Tricity Bendix TM 210 W Product guide

TUMBLE DRYER
TM 210 W
OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
125993150

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Important Safety Information 3
Use 4
Control panel 4
Use of controls 4
Drying Times 5
Drying 6
Useful hints 6
Maintenance and Cleaning 7
External cleaning 7
Cleaning the door 7
Cleaning the filter 7
DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm (33.5”)
Width 60 cm (23.6”)
Depth 57 cm (22.4”)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Voltage 230 - 240 V/50 Hz
Max. power absorbed 2650 W (13A)
DRYING CAPACITY Cotton, linen 5.0 kg (11 lb)
Synthetics 2.5 kg (5 lb)
CONSUMPTIONS Cotton, linen 3.3 kWh (5. kg store dry)
Cotton, linen 2.7 kWh (5.0. kg iron dry)
Synthetics 1.10kWh (2,5 kg store dry)
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.
Child safety device
This tumble dryer incorporates a special child safety
feature.
At the top, on the inside of the porthole door, you will
notice a catch, if this is removed it will prevent the
machine from working. To remove, press the catch
downwards (see picture). You MUST replace the catch to
enable the appliance to work.
Technical Specifications
Contents
Something not working? 7
Service & Spare Parts 7
Guarantee Conditions 8
Installation 9
Positioning 9
Levelling 10
Door reversal 10
Electrical connections 11
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Stacking kit (optional accessory)
It should be possible to stack your new dryer on top of a front loading washing machine with a worktop depth of between
48 and 60 cm.
The instructions are supplied with the kit.
Please contact your Local Service Force Centre for further advice.

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It is most important that this instruction book should
be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another
owner, or should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with
the appliance in order that the new owner can get to
know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of
safety. You MUST read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
Installation
●Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
●Make sure that the appliance does not stand on its
electrical supply cable.
●If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.
●This tumble dryer is designed to be vented through to
the open air. It should have its own ventilation system
which should not be joined with any other ventilation
system connected to any other appliance.
UUssee
●Always unplug the appliance after use.
●Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in
the dryer.
●Always load well spun laundry. The higher the
spin speed, the lower the electricity consumption and
the shorter the drying times.
●Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with
chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid. These are of a
volatile nature and could cause an explosion.
●As some bulky items such as duvets and eiderdowns
should be dried in large commercial machines because
of their bulk, check with the manufacturer of the item
if it is suitable for drying in a domestic machine, even
if the dry weight of the item is within the limit advised.
●Always check that no cigarette lighters have been left
in pockets.
●Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when not in use
to preserve the door seal.
●The fluff filter must be cleaned after every use.
●Do not operate the appliance with a damaged filter as
this may cause a fire.
●Do not overload the appliance.
●Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the dryer.
Service / Repair
●Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair
the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Refer to your local Tricity Bendix
Service Centre. Always insist on genuine Tricity
Bendix spare parts.
General safety
●It is dangerous to modify or try to modify the
specifications of this appliance in any way.
●This appliance is designed to be used by adults.
Children should not be allowed to touch the controls or
play with the product.
●Pets and small children may climb into tumble dryers.
Check your appliance each time before use.
Environment Protection
●The materials used on this appliance marked with the
symbol are recyclable.
This means that they can be recycled by disposing of
them properly in appropriate collection containers.
●If you take your appliance to a refuse disposal site, cut
off the power cable flush with the appliance to avoid
the danger of the appliance being re-used, and disable
the door catch to prevent children from becoming
trapped inside.
Important Safety Information

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1 Programme Chart
This will help you to select the correct time for drying.
2 Mains-On Light
This lights up when the machine starts operating and goes
out at the end of the programme.
3 Drying Time Selector Dial
The selector dial incorporates two drying cycles, one of up
to 150 minutes at a high temperature (red section) for
cotton and linen, and one of up to 100 minutes at a low
temperature (grey section) for synthetic fabrics.
To set the machine to the selected time, turn the dial
clockwise until the time you want coincides exactly with
the pointer.
NEVER attempt to turn the dial in an anticlockwise
direction.
When selecting the drying time, you should remember that
it includes a 10 minute cooling phase (position ) on the
dial).
This phase should not be shortened, stopped or avoided, as
this could cause skin burns or damages to the laundry.
Additional drying
If at the end of the programme the laundry is still too
damp, set the dial for a further period of drying
(remembering to take into account the cooling period).
Control panel
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DRYING TIME
TM 210 W
mains on
COTTON
2.5 kg Cupboard Dry 55 - 70 min
5 kg Cupboard Dry 80 - 100 min
2.5 kg Iron Dry 35 - 50 min
5 kg Iron Dry 70 - 90 min
Cool tumble 00 - 10 min
SYNTHETICS
1 kg Cupboard Dry 30 - 35 min
2.5 kg Cupboard Dry 50 - 60 min
1 kg Iron Dry 25 - 30 min
2.5 kg Iron Dry 40 - 50 min
Cool tumble 00 - 10 min
Spun at rpm 800/1000 Spun at rpm 650
Use

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Cotton and Linen
Selector dial: up to 150 minutes (red section)
Synthetics
Selector dial: up to 100 minutes (grey section)
Degree of drying required
and labels on articles
Degree of spin given
rpm
Quantity (1)
kg
Drying times
mins
800 - 1000
1200
800 - 1000
1200
5 80 - 100
2.5 55 - 70
5 75 - 90
2.5 50 - 60
5 70 - 90
2.5 35 - 50
5 65 - 80
2.5 30 - 40
Cupboard dry
Iron dry
Degree of drying required
and labels on articles
Degree of spin given
rpm
Quantity (1)
kg
Drying times
mins
650
2.5 50 - 60
1 30 - 35
0.5 25 - 30
Cupboard dry
650
2.5 40 - 50
1 25 - 30
0.5 20 - 25
Iron dry
high temperature
reduced temperature
(1) Never overfill the drum (do not load large quilts, for example).
The laundry must be suitably spun in your washing machine before being placed in the tumble dryer (500rpm minimum).
Drying times vary according to:
- The type of laundry
- The size of the load
- The degree of spinning prior to drying
Drying times are given as a guide only. Experience will soon enable you to estimate the drying time needed for your usual
laundry loads.
Do not start by selecting a long drying time. It is better to determine the required degree of dryness by gradually increasing
the drying time.
For a mixed load (cotton and synthetics, for example) select the time for the most delicate fibres and increase it by 10
mins.
(•)
(•) This programme is the reference programme for the Energy label according to the article 2, paragraph 1 of the EEC
Directive 92/75.
Drying times

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1. Load the laundry
Open the door by pulling it
outward.
Load the items one at a time,
shaking them out loosely and
close the door.
Please check the laundry
does not get caught between
the door and filter.
2. Select time
Turn the selector dial clockwise to the required minute
setting (in the high or low temperature range, according to
the fabric): the mains-on light illuminates and the machine
starts operating.
3. When drying is completed
The machine stops automatically, the mains-on light goes
out.
If the laundry is still too damp, select a further brief
drying time, bearing in mind that during the last 10
minutes the dryer carries out the cooling and anti-crease
treatment phase.
When the programme has finished you are advised to
unplug the appliance.
Clean the filter after every drying programme. A clean
filter ensures correct functioning of the appliance.
Useful hints
●Try to load to the maximum capacity of the machine as
small loads are uneconomical.
For information, here is a list of the average weights of
some common laundry items.
Sheet 700 - 1000 g
Tablecloth 400 - 500 g
Kitchen towel 70 - 120 g
Table napkin 50 - 100 g
Towelling hand towel 150 - 250 g
Bathrobe 1000 - 1500 g
Man’s shirt 200 - 300 g
Pillowcase 100 - 200 g
Man’s pyjamas 400 - 500 g
Ladies’ nightdress 200 - 250 g
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●Never tumble dry the following:
Particularly delicate items such as net curtains,
woollen, silk, fabrics with metal trim, nylon tights,
bulky materials such as anoraks, blankets, eiderdowns,
sleeping bags, feather quilts and any items containing
rubber foam or materials similar to rubber foam.
●Always follow the instructions on garment labels.
may be tumble dried
tumble dry normal (high temperature)
tumble dry delicate (low temperature)
do not tumble dry
●Close pillowcases and covers with fasteners to prevent
small laundry items getting tangled inside them. Close
press studs, zips and hooks and tie belts and apron
strings.
●Sort laundry according to type and degree of drying
required.
●Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and
saves energy.
●Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy
items such as towels as they could attract the fluff.
●Remove the laundry when the dryer has finished
drying.
●To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use
either a fabric softener when you are washing the
laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble
dryers.
Laundry Shrinkage
Certain fabrics such as woollens and silks are generally
not suitable for tumble drying. Due to the structure of
some woollen garments which are recommended for
tumble drying, shrinking could still occur, but once the
garment is worn again, it should regain its shape.
Starched Laundry
Starched laundry can also be dried in the tumble dryer.
Make sure that the time selected is for iron dry. After
completion of the programme wipe out the drum with a
damp cloth and dry to remove any traces of starch.
Drying
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Important
You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity
supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work.
External cleaning
Use only soap and water and then dry thoroughly.
From time to time, apply a little wax furniture cream with
a soft cloth.
Important: do not use methylated spirit, diluents or
similar products.
Cleaning the door
Clean periodically the
interior part of the door to
remove any fluff.
Accurate cleaning ensures
correct drying.
Cleaning the filter
Your dryer will only function well if the filter is clean.
The filter collects all the «fluff» which accumulates
during drying and it must therefore be cleaned at the end
of each programme with a damp cloth.
The filter cannot be removed.
It is perfectly normal for fluff to accumulate in the filter
during drying. In fact, even fabrics dried in the open air
lose their fibres, but we do not notice it.
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P0767
Before contacting your local Tricity Bendix
Service Centre, please make the following
checks:
The dryer does not start up
●The door is open
●The plug is not fitted into the wall socket
●There is no electricity supply from the wall socket
●The time selector dial is not set correctly
●The child safety catch is not in position
The dryer does not dry properly
●The filter is clogged
●Insufficient drying time
●Excessive laundry load
●The dryer is not correctly installed
Service & Spare Parts
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you
wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local
Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre by telephoning:
0870 5 929929
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the
Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and
further information about Service Force, please visit the
website at www.serviceforce.co.uk.
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have
read the details under the heading “Something Not
Working”.
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need
to give the following details:
1. Your name, address and post code
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details of fault
4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on
the rating plate - see picture).
5. The purchase date
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Mod. ...
Prod. No. ........
Ser. No. ............
Maintenance and Cleaning
Something Not Working

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Standard guarantee conditions
We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if, within 12 months
of the date of the purchase, this TRICITY BENDIX
appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by
reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will,
at our option, repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY
CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition
that:
●The appliance has been correctly installed and used
only on the electricity supply stated on the rating
plate.
●The appliance has been used for normal domestic
purposes only, and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
●The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,
repaired, taken apart or tampered with, by any person
not authorised by us.
All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken
by a Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre.
Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the
Company’s property.
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other
legal rights.
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these
hours in which case a premium will be charged.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
●Damage or calls resulting from transportation,
improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light
bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.
●Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance
which is improperly installed or calls to appliances
outside the United Kingdom.
●Appliances found to be in use within a commercial
environment, plus those which are subject to rental
agreements.
●Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are
NOT marketed by Tricity Bendix.
European guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then
your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject
to the following qualifications:
●The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased
your product.
●The guarantee is for the same period and to the same
extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country
of use for this brand or range of products.
●The guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred
to another user.
●Your new home is within the European Community
(EC) or European Free Trade Area.
●The product is installed and used in accordance with
our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household.
●The product is installed taking into account
regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer
Care Centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service
Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after
you and your appliances.
France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nurnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]
Guarantee
Conditions
Customer Care
For general enquiries concerning your Tricity Bendix
appliance or for further information on Tricity Bendix
products, please contact our Customer Care Department
by letter or telephone as follows:
Customer Care Department
Tricity Bendix
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
Tel [phone]*
* calls to this number may be recorded for training
purposes.

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Positioning
The appliance may be placed in any room, provided the
following precautions are taken.
The appliance expels hot, very moist air. The rest of the
house must be able to easily absorb this moisture.
Normally, absorption is only possible in houses where
there is very little humidity. Otherwise, the room must
have ventilation towards the outside; generally, an open
door or window is enough.
The capacity of the venting circuit must be at least 150
m3/hour. Check that the air inlet and outlet vents are
unobstructed.
The best way of evacuating the moisture is through a vent
hose to the outside of the building. Use a special 100 mm
diameter flexible hose available on the market connected
to one of the air outlet vents with the collar supplied.
The unused outlets must be covered.
Never connect the air vent hose into an existing discharge
pipe or duct, as this could be dangerous, might disturb
neighbours and could cause the dryer to malfunction.
Advice: If the hose is long and the room temperature low,
the moisture might condense to water inside the hose.
This is an unavoidable natural phenomenon. To
prevent this water from lying in the hose or flowing back
into the tumble dryer, it is advisable to drill a small hole
(dia. 3 mm) in the lowest point of the hose and to place a
small container below it. (See picture, point A).
Connect the other end of the hose to an opening in a door
or window. Fit a suitable shield or point the hose
downwards to prevent any rain water and wind from
getting in.
Rain and wind shields for placing over openings usually
consist of valves or movable flaps. Periodically check the
shield since strong winds and other factors (rust, dirt) can
sometimes prevent it from opening, so causing problems
with air venting.
If you use a rain shield, check that the openings in it are
large enough to allow air to escape. Openings which are
too small restrict the flow of air.
Problems can be encountered in rooms fitted with a very
powerful central extractor fan. If you find that drying
times are too long, switch off the extractor or close its
grille whilst the tumble dryer is in use.
A highly effective solution is to simply poke the vent hose
through a window or skylight. This might however cause
problems in winter because the dryer will draw in very
cold (and often also very damp) air through the open
window, so increasing drying times and leading to very
high energy consumption.
If the dryer is fitted next to kitchen units, make sure
that the vent hose is not squashed. If the hose is
partially squashed, drying efficiency will be reduced,
resulting in longer drying times and higher energy
consumption.
If the hose is completely squashed, the safety cut-outs
with which the machine is fitted may operate.
Condensation discharge through
the vent hose
Condensation may be discharged either through a vent
outlet provided at the back or through the left or right side
outlet.
The vent hose collar is
placed in the rear vent outlet.
Remove the collar by pulling
it out of the vent outlet.
Screw the collar to the vent
hose.
Fit the hose into the required
vent outlet, and place vent
covers provided over the
unused outlets.
The vent hose must not
contain more than two bends
when it is placed in position
for operation.
You should NOT connect
the flexible vent hose to, for
example, a chimney or flue
pipe designed to carry the
exhaust from a fuel burning
heating appliance.
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Installation

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The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean place, where
dirt does not build up.
Make sure there are no
obstructing items or
material near the air-intake
louvres provided at the back
(e.g. paper, rags etc.).
Important
When operating the tumble dryer, the room temperature
must not exceed 35°C, as it may affect the performance of
the appliance.
To save energy, the room temperature should not be lower
than +15°C.
Levelling
Level the tumble dryer into place by screwing or
unscrewing the front feet as required.
Accurate levelling will keep vibration and noise to a
minimum when the dryer is in use.
Door reversal
To make it easier to load or unload the laundry the door
can be reversed.
This operation must be carried out by qualified
personnel.
Operate as follows:
- Remove the door by unscrewing the two screws (1)
fastening the hinge to the cabinet (Fig. A).
- Remove the safety catch (2) by pressing it downwards
(Fig. A) and refit it on the opposite side of the door.
- Using a screwdriver, remove screws (3), plastic plate (4)
and plug (5), see picture A. Take care not the damage
the cabinet.
Refit them on the opposite side (Fig. B)
- Refit the door by screwing in the two screws (1) which
fasten the door to the cabinet (Fig. B).
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1
2
34
P0883
5
A
1
2
3
4
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5
B

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Electrical connection
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability
should this safety measure not be observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable
for your socket outlet, it must be cut off, and the
appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off plug
should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of
electric shocks, in case it should be plugged into a 13
Amp socket in another part of your home.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the
markings identifying the terminals in your plug.
To fit the plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or the
earth symbol , or coloured green and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured red.
The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse. For
replacement, use a 13 Amp BS1363 fuse. Only ASTA or
BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost.
The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the
base of the plug.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your
local Tricity Bendix Service Centre (see page 10).
Avoid connecting the tumble dryer to the same socket as
your washing machine (or any other appliance) by means
of an adaptor. Have an extra socket installed if necessary,
by a qualified electrician.
Note
Installation, and, in particular, connection to the electric
mains and to the discharge vent must be carried out by a
competent person or qualified electricians.
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is
easily accessible for the engineer, in the event of a
breakdown.
GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP
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