Zanussi TC 7124 User manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USO
INSTRUÇÕES DE UTILISAÇÃO
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TUMBLE DRYER
SECADORA
SECADOR
TC 7124
kg 5
kg 2,5
800 / 900
75'- 95'
45'- 60'
1000 / 1200
65'- 90'
40'- 55'
800 / 900
90'- 110'
60'- 75'
1000 / 1200
85'-105'
55'- 70'
650
65'- 75'
30'-40'
kg 2,5
kg 1
CONDENSER DRYER
DUAL TEMPERATURE
TC 7114
AUTOREVERSE
0
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
90
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Contents
Important safety information ......................3
Disposal ..............................................................3
Tips for environmental protection ............4
Technical specifications................................4
Description of the appliance ......................4
Installation ..........................................................5
• Unpacking ............................................................5
• Positioning ............................................................5
• Electrical connection ............................................5
• Stacking kit............................................................5
• Door reversal ........................................................5
• Connecting a drain hose ......................................6
Use ........................................................................7
• The control panel ..................................................7
• Programme Chart ................................................8
• Operating sequence..............................................9
• Useful hints ........................................................10
Maintenance and Cleaning ........................11
• External cleaning ................................................11
• Cleaning the door................................................11
• Cleaning the filters ..............................................11
• Cleaning the condenser unit ..............................11
• Emptying the water reservoir ..............................12
• Cleaning the air intake grille................................12
Something not working? ............................13
Dear customer,
Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in
the first pages.
We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.
Transport damages
After unpacking the machine please check it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not start it but contact your local
Service Centre.
The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:
The warning triangle emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct
functioning of the appliance.
The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of
the appliance.
Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.
Our contribution to the protection of the
environment: we use recycled paper.
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Important safety information
Installation
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use only. If
the machine is used for any other purposes or is
not used correctly, the manufacturer accepts no
responsibility for any damage that might occur.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• Clothes which are dripping wet should not be
placed in the dryer.
•Danger of explosion: Never tumble dry items that
have been in contact with inflammable solvents
(petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid and
the like). As these substances are volatile, they
could cause an explosion. Tumble dry only items
washed with water.
• Please make sure that no gas lighters have
accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be
loaded into appliance.
• Do not dry canvas shoes or sports shoes, as they
could get stuck between the door and the drum,
thus blocking this latter.
• Leave the door slightly ajar when the appliance is
not being used. This will allow the seal to be
preserved.
• Clean fluff filters after using the tumble dryer. To
prevent fire risks, do not use the appliance if the
fluff filters are damaged or without filters.
• Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the dryer.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
Child safety
• Children are often not aware of how dangerous
electrical appliances can be. When the machine is
working, children should be carefully supervised
and not be allowed to play with the appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger
of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into
the drum.
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
order to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside while playing.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
• Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.
This means that they can be recycled by disposing of
them properly in appropriate collection containers.
• Machine
Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
Help to keep your country tidy!
Disposal
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Description of the appliance
01 Control panel
02 Programme guide
03 Fluff filters
04 Rating Plate
05 Consenser Unit
06 Water reservoir
07 Adjustable feet
2
5
3
4
1
3
6
7
DRYING TIME
TC 7114 W
CONDENSER DRYER
DUAL TEMPERATURE
6
X
TRA
C
APACITY
AUTOREVERSE
800 / 900
95'-1
15'
45'-6
0'
1000 / 1200
85'-105'
40'-5
5'
800 / 900
120'-140'
60'-75'
1000 / 1200
95'-1
15'
55'-7
0'
650
65'-7
5'
30'-4
0'
COTTONSYNTHETICS
STORE DRY
Spun at rpm
kg 6
kg 2.5
IRON DRY
Spun at rpm
kg 2.5
kg 1
STORE DRY
LOW
TEMP.
COOLSTART
ON/OFF
To save energy and to help protect the environment,
we recommend that you follow these hints:
• Try to load the maximum capacity of the machine
as small loads are uneconomical.
• Always load well spun laundry. The higher the spin
speed, the lower the electricity consumption and
the shorter the drying times.
• Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and
saves energy.
Select the drying time/section according to the type
of laundry and the required degree of dryness.
• To utilize the maximum load, laundry which is to be
dried ready to put away (store dry) can be dried
together with items to be ironed. To do this, select
the time for iron-dry, remove the iron-dry items at
the end of the programme and then finish-dry the
rest of the load.
• Clean the filters regularly to avoid excessive drying
times and high electricity consumption.
• Ventilate the room well. The room temperature
should not exceed +35°C during drying.
Tips for environmental protection
Technical specifications
DIMENSIONS: Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 58 cm
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: 220/230 V/50 Hz
MAX. POWER ABSORBED: 2200 W
MIN. FUSE RATING: 10 A
MAX. DRYING CAPACITY: Cotton, linen 6 kg
Synthetics 2.5 kg
CONSUMPTION: Cotton, linen 3.64 kWh (5.5 kg store dry)
Cotton, linen 3.64 kWh (5.5 kg iron dry)
Synthetics 1.40kWh (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.
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Installation
Warning!
Unpacking
Slide out the polythene bag with the
polystyrene stuffing before using the appliance.
Should the appliance be moved, it must be
transported vertically.
Positioning
It is recommended that, for your convenience, the
machine is positioned close to your washing
machine.
The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean place,
where dirt does not build up.
Air must be able to circulate freely all round the
appliance. Do not obstruct the front ventilation grille
or the air intake grilles at the back of the machine.
To keep vibration and noise to a minimum when the
dryer is in use, it should be placed on a firm, level
surface.
Once in its permanent operating position, check that
the dryer is absolutely level with the aid of a spirit
level. If it is not, raise or lower the feet until it is.
The feet must never be removed.
Do not restrict the floor clearance through deep-
pile carpets, strips of wood or similar. This might
cause heat build-up which would interfere with
the operation of the appliance.
Important
The hot air emitted by the tumble dryer can reach
temperatures of up to 60°C. The appliance must
therefore not be installed on floors which are not
resistant to high temperatures.
When operating the tumble dryer, the room
temperature must not be lower than +5°C and higher
than +35°C, as it may affect the performance of the
appliance.
P1106
Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can
take the maximum load required (2.6 kW), also
taking into account any other appliances in use.
Connect the machine to an earthed socket, in
accordance with current wiring regulations.
The manufacturer declines any
responsibility for damage or injury
through failure to comply with the
above safety precaution.
Should the appliance power supply
cable need to be replaced, this must
be carried out by our Service
Centre.
Important!
The power supply cable must be accessible after
installing the machine.
Stacking kit
A special stacking kit is available through your
dealer, to enable the mounting of the dryer on top of
a front loading washing machine with cover’s depth
between 48 and 60 cm.
Read carefully the instructions supplied with the kit
before installing the dryer.
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.
Please contact the nearest Service Centre.
P1148
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Connecting a drain hose
If there is a sink or drain near the appliance, the
condensed water can be discharged directly through
a hose that is available on the market.
In order to connect the hose to the appliance
proceed as follows:
• Remove the clamp (A);
• Pull out the plug (B);
• Insert the drain hose (C);
• Fasten the hose (C) to the appliance using the
clamp (A).
If the appliance is stacked on the washing machine,
the condensed water can be discharged through the
hose Cas shown in figure, but take into account that
the hose must be pointed downwards.
P1161
C
A
B
A
BC
P1160
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Use
The control panel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TC 71 4
CONDENSER DRYER
DUAL TEMPERATURE
kg 6
kg 2,5
800 / 900
105' - 125'
45' - 60'
1000 / 1200
95' - 115'
40' - 55'
800 / 900
130'- 150'
60' - 75'
650
65' - 75'
30' - 40'
kg 2,5
kg 1
1000 / 1200
110' -130'
55' - 70' 6
XTRACAPACITY
AUTOREVERSE
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
150
1 Programme Guide
This will help you to select the correct time for drying.
2 Mains-ON Light
Comes on when the appliance is switched on
(ON/OFF button pressed down) and goes out when
this button is released.
3 ON/OFF Button
This button is used to switch the dryer on. At the end
of the programme, release this button by pressing it
again to switch the dryer off.
4 Low Temperature Button
Press this button to reduce the temperature when
drying particularly delicate cotton or linen items.
In this case you should select a longer drying time.
5 Cool Tumble Button
By depressing this button the heat is cut off. This is
particularly useful to freshen the laundry (e.g. to
remove a persistent odour of moth balls) or to dry
extremely delicate items.
6 Start Button
Press this button to start the dryer after having
selected the programme.
If the door of the appliance is opened while the
programme is running, this button must be
pressed again after closing the door in order to
restart the programme from the point at which it
was interrupted.
7 Water Full Indicator Light
This light illuminates when the reservoir is full or
improperly fitted.
8 Time Selector Dial
The selector dial incorporates two drying cycles, one
of up to 150 minutes at a high temperature for cotton
and linen, and one of up to 100 minutes at a low
temperature 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.
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Programme Chart
Attention! Please follow the instructions on labels when drying mixed fabrics.
Drying times are given as a guide only and vary according to the size of the load, the type of laundry, the
degree of spinning prior to drying and the degree of drying required.
Start by selecting a short drying time. If necessary, perform an additional drying cycle afterwards.
Experience will soon enable you to estimate the drying time needed for your usual laundry loads. It is advisable
to take note of them.
Size of load
It is not necessary to weigh the laundry, if these instructions are followed:
• Cottons, linen: full drum, but not overloaded.
• Synthetics: half drum.
For a mixed load (cotton and synthetics, for example) select the drying time suitable for the most delicate
fabrics and then increase it by approx 10 mins.
Cottons and linens
Selector dial up to 150 minutes (high temperature section)
Type of laundry
Cotton
Towelling
Shirts
Sheets
Hand towels
Tablecloths
Table napkins
Degree of drying
Store dry
(wardrobe dry)
6 kg 130-150 110-130
2.5 kg 60-75 55-70
6 kg 105-125 95-115
2.5 kg 45-60 40-55
Iron dry
(not completely dry;
suitable for ironing)
Amount
of laundry
Drying time in minutes for
laundry spun at
800/900 rpm 1000/1200 rpm
Synthetics
Selector dial up to 100 minutes (low temperature section)
Type of laundry
Synthetics or mixed fabrics
which do not require
ironing.
Degree of drying
Store dry
2.5 kg 65-75
30-401 kg
Amount of laundry Drying time in minutes for laundry
spun at a minimum speed of 650 rpm
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Operating sequence
Before using your tumble dryer for the first time, we
recommend to place a few damp cloths inside the
appliance and dry for 20 minutes.
There may be dust inside a brand new tumble dryer.
Drying
1. Connect the appliance.
2. Open the door.
3. Load the items one at a time, shaking them out
loosely.
4. Close the door. Please check the laundry does
not get caught between the door and filter.
5. Press the ON/OFF button : the mains-ON light
comes on.
6. Select the drying time.
7. If required, press the Low Temperature button
or the Cool Tumble button .
8. Press the Start button , the machine starts
operating.
The drum turns alternately in both directions
during drying.
All drying programmes end with a 10 minute
cooling phase (position on selector dial).
The machine stops automatically at the end of
this phase.
9. Release the ON/OFF button (the mains-ON light
goes out) and immediately remove the laundry.
P1108
P1149
After each use
• Switch the appliance off by releasing the ON/OFF
button . The mains-ON light goes out.
• Clean the filters (see page 11).
• Empty the water reservoir (see page 12).
Important!
If the drying programme has to be stopped before it
reaches the end, we recommend that you turn the
time selector dial to position (cooling) and wait
until the end of this phase
before removing the laundry. This will avoid a build-
up of heat inside the appliance.
Modifying the programme
To change a programme which is running without
opening the door, first depress the ON/OFF button
and then turn the time selector dial to the
required time. Press the ON/OFF button again.
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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
• 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
normal drying (high temperature)
delicate drying (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.
• The laundry must be thoroughly spun before
tumble drying.
•Easy-care items, too, e.g. shirts, should be briefly
pre-spun before drying (depending on crease
resistance approx. 30 seconds or using the special
brief spin programme of your washing machine).
• Knitted textiles (knitted underwear) may shrink a
little during drying. Please do not overdry items of
this type. It is advisable to allow for shrinkage
when choosing the size of new purchases.
• You can also put starched items into your dryer.
However, to achieve the desired starched effect,
choose the programme “iron dry”. To remove any
starch residues, wipe out the internal drum after
drying with a moist cloth and then rub it dry.
• 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.
• Remove the laundry when the dryer has finished
drying.
• If individual items are still damp after drying, set a
brief post-drying time, but at least 20 minutes.
This will be necessary particularly for multilayered
items (e.g. collars, pockets, etc.).
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Maintenance and Cleaning
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.
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 from the seals around the filter.
Accurate cleaning ensures correct drying.
Cleaning the filters
Your dryer will only function well if the filters are
clean.
The filters collect all the fluff which accumulates
during drying and they must therefore be cleaned at
the end of each programme, before removing the
laundry, with a damp cloth.
The filter in the inner door must be removed for
cleaning.
Do not be alarmed by the amount of fluff. It is not
due to excessive wear caused by the dryer. All fabric
loses fluff when drying but it goes un-noticed in the
air. In a tumble dryer it simply collects in the filter.
AUTOREVERSE
kg 5
kg 2,5
800 / 900
70' - 90'
35' - 50'
1000 / 1200
65' - 85'
30' - 45'
800 / 900
80' - 100'
55' - 70'
1000 / 1200
75' - 95'
50' - 65'
650
50' - 60'
30' - 35'
kg 2,5
kg 1
P1151
P1110
AUTOREVERSE
kg 5
kg 2,5
800 / 900
70' - 90'
35' - 50'
1000 / 1200
65' - 85'
30' - 45'
800 / 900
80' - 100'
55' - 70'
1000 / 1200
75' - 95'
50' - 65'
650
50' - 60'
30' - 35'
kg 2,5
kg 1
P1150
After a while, a withish patina due to detergent
residue on laundry forms on the filters. When this
occurs, clean the filters with warm water using a
brush. Remove the filter in the door opening as per
picture (it can be positioned with the tooth facing to
the left or to the right).
Do not use the appliance without filters.
Cleaning the condenser unit
Clean the air condenser periodically, 3 or 4 times a
year depending on how frequently the dryer is used.
The condenser is situated at the lower part of the
cabinet behind a small door. To open the door, push
the catch as per picture.
To pull out the condenser, first turn the two red stops
downwards and then remove the condenser unit
holding it at the handle.
P1155
P1159
P1177
AUTOREVERSE
kg 5
kg 2,5
800 / 900
70' - 90'
35' - 50'
1000 / 1200
65' - 85'
30' - 45'
800 / 900
80' - 100'
55' - 70'
1000 / 1200
75' - 95'
50' - 65'
650
50' - 60'
30' - 35'
kg 2,5
kg 1
P1152
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Clean it with a brush and rinse it under the shower if
necessary.
Also clean the outside, removing all fluff.
Clean the rubber seal round the condenser cabinet
and in the inner part of the small door with a damp
cloth.
Important! Do not use pointed objects or utensils to
clean the spaces between the plates, as this could
damage the condenser and make it permeable.
Re-fit the condenser, turn the red stops upwards and
close the door.
Do not use this appliance if the condenser
has not been fitted.
Emptying the water reservoir
Water extracted from the laundry condenses inside
the machine and is collected in a reservoir.
The reservoir must be emptied after each drying
cycle to ensure efficient operation when the machine
is next used.
If this is not done a safety device trips: pilot light
on the control panel comes on and the
programme stops, leaving the laundry damp.
The reservoir can be emptied even in the middle of a
programme.
P1178
P0639
The reservoir must be re-inserted correctly. Push
it until it clicks.
The machine can remain unactive some seconds
before starting the programme and during this period
the water container light remains alight.
Handy tip: The condensed water may be used in a
steam iron or to top up a battery, etc. In this case it
must be filtered (e.g. through a coffee filter).
Cleaning the air intake grille
Using a vacuum cleaner remove the fluff from the air
intake grille at the back of the appliance.
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P1162
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Something not working?
If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call
your local Service Centre.
Please make sure you give the model and serial
Before contacting your local Service Centre, please make the following checks:
Problem Possible cause
• The dryer does not work: • The door(s) is(are) open.
• The plug is not fitted into the wall socket.
• There is no electricity supply from the wall socket.
• The selector dial is not set correctly.
• The water reservoir is full or not correctly inserted.
• The start button has not been depressed.
• The dryer does not dry properly:
• The filters are clogged.
• The condenser is clogged.
• The water reservoir is full.
• The selected cycle is not suitable for the laundry.
• Insufficient drying time.
• The laundry has not been spun properly.
• The low temperature or cool tumble
function has been selected.
• Excessive laundry load.
• The dryer is not correctly installed.
number of the appliance.
This information can be found on the rating plate
(see picture on page 4 ).
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