Zanussi TD245 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
ZANUSSI
TUMBLE DRYER
TD 245
DUAL TEMPERATURE

CONTENTS _
Warnings Page 3
Installation Page 4-6
Electrical Connections. Page 6-7
Use . Page 7
Control Panel. Page 7
Use Of Controls. Page 8
Drying Times Page 9
Drying 4.5 kg (10 lb) of Cotton. Page 10
Drying 2 kg (4.5 lb) of Synthetics. Page 11
Hints On Drying. Page 12
Maintenance Page 13
External Cleaning. Page 13
Cleaning The Door. Page 13
Cleaning The Filter. Page 13
Servicing . Page 14
Zanussi Guarantee Conditions. Page 15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS _
DIMENSIONS: Height: 85 cm (33.5”)
Width: 60 cm (23.6”)
Depth: 57 cm (22.4”)
Weight: 29.5 kg
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: Voltage: 220-240V / 50Hz
Max. Power Absorbed: 2400W (13A)
DRYING CAPACITY: Cotton, Linen: 4.5 kg (10 lb)
Synthetics, delicate fabrics: 2 kg (4.5 lb)
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WARNINGS
IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH THE APPLI¬
ANCE 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 LEFT WITH THE
APPLIANCE IN ORDER THAT THE NEW OWNER
CAN GET TO KNOW THE FUNCTIONING OF THE
APPLIANCE AND THE RELEVANT WARNINGS.
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTER¬
EST OF SAFETY. YOU MUST READ THEM CARE¬
FULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE
APPLIANCE.
■ Always switch off and unplug the appliance after
use.
■ Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
■ This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
■ This product should be serviced by an authorised
Zanussi Service Force Centre, and only genuine
Zanussi spare parts should be used.
■ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way.
■ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
■ You may notice that the drum in the tumble dryer is
slightly off-centre. This is correct and is designed
to eliminate the possibility of coins etc., being
caught in the fluff filter.
■ Do not overload the appliance.
■ Never tumble dry items that have had contact with
chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid. These are of
a volatile nature and could cause an explosion.
■ 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 electrici¬
ty consumption and the shorter the drying times.
■ Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when not in
use to preserve the door seal.
■ Fluff filter must be cleaned after every use.
■ Do not operate the appliance with a damaged filter
or with no filter at all, as this may cause a fire.
■ Zanussi tumble dryers are designed to be vented
through to the open air. The appliance should have
its own ventilation system which should not be
joined with any other ventilation system connected
to any other appliance.
■ In order to prevent the appliance from overheating,
it is important that the condensation vents are not
obstructed.
■ Pets or children have been known to climb into
tumble dryers. Check your drum before use.
■ The users should always check that they have not
left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in
their clothing.
■ The materials used on this appliance marked
with the symbol & are recyclable.
Check with your local Council or Environmental
Health Office to see if there are facilities in your
area for re-cycling this appliance.
■ 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 Zanussi Service
Force Centre. Always insist on genuine Zanussi
spare parts.

INSTALLATION
The tumble dryer can be placed in any room, pro¬
vided 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. Other¬
wise, the room must have ventilation towards the
outside; generally, an open door or window is
enough.
The rate of air change must be at least 150 m 3 /hour.
Check that the air inlet and outlet vents are unob¬
structed.
The best way of evacuating the moisture is through
a vent hose to the outside of the building. Use a
special 100 mm diametre flexible hose (available
on request by your local dealer) connected to one
of the air outlet vents with the collar supplied.
The unused outlet vent(s) must be covered.
Never connect the air vent hose into an existing
discharge pipe or duct, as this could be dange¬
rous, might disturb neighbours and could cause
the dryer to malfunction.
The maximum length of the vent hose may be:
4 metres with 2 bends, or
2 metres with 3 bends.
Advice: If the hose is long and the room tempera¬
ture 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.
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. Perio¬
dically 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 howe¬
ver 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 a window
Condensation discharge through a vent hose
Condensation may be discharged either through a
vent outlet provided at the back or through the front
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.
Attach the collar to the vent hose until tight.
Fit the collar into the required vent outlet and then
proceed as follows:
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Condensation discharge at the back or at the
right side
Push the vent hose with the collar firmly into
the vent outlet
Condensation discharge at the front
Remove the small cover and introduce the vent
hose with the collar into the vent outlet. The
tongue on the collar should correspond with
the slot on the vent hole. Then push firmly to
ensure secure fit.
If you use the front or side vent outlet, the cover
you have removed should be placed at the back.
Note
The cover on the front vent outlet will only fit the rear
vent outlet. The side vent outlet cover will ONLY fit the
rear vent outlet, it will NOT fit the front vent outlet.
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.
The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean place,
where dirt does not build up.
Make sure there are no obstructing items or materials
near the air-intake louvres provided at the back (e.g.
paper, rags etc.).
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Electrical Connections
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this
safety measure not be observed.
If the plug fitted to the appliance is not suitable for
your socket outlet, it must be cut off, and the appro¬
priate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The plug
should then be disposed to prevent the hazard of
electric shocks, if it should be plugged into a 13 Amp
socket in another part of your home.
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.
P0046
When operating the tumble dryer, the room tempera¬
ture must not exceed 35°C, as it may affect the per¬
formance of the appliance.
To save energy, the room temperature should not be
lower than +15°C.
Important
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accord¬
ance 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 may not correspond with the markings
identifying the terminals in your plug.
To fit the plug, proceed as follows:
Important note
A special stacking kit is available through your dealer,
to enable the mounting of the dryer on top of your
washing machine.
Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
“E” or the earth symbol 4r, 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.
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There is a fuse incorporated into the moulded plug.
When necessary this should be replaced by a 13 Amp
BS 1362 fuse. Only ASTA approved fuses should be
used. The fuse cover/carrier must be replaced if the
fuse is changed. The correct fuse cover/carrier is
shown by the coloured insert, at the base of the plug.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. A replacement cover/carrier can be obtained
from your local Zanussi Service Force Centre, whose
address and telephone number can be found in the
Service Directory toward the back of this instruction
book.
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.
This appliance complies with E.E.C. Directive no.
87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
suppression.
Note
Installation, and, in particular, connection to the elec¬
tric 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.
USE
Control Panel
1. Programme Chart
2. Mains on Light
3. Drying Time Selector Dial
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USE OF CONTROLS
1. Programme Chart
This will help you to select the correct time for drying.
2. Mains On Light
This lights up when a programme is selected and will
go out when drying is completed.
3. Drying time selector dial
The selector dial is marked with times in minutes
corresponding with those on the Drying Times Chart
(Page 9).
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.
The selector incorporates two drying cycles, one of
up to 120 minutes at a high temperature for natural
fabrics, and one of up to 80 minutes at a low temper¬
ature for synthetic fabrics.
The selected time can be extended when the original
programme is completed, by resetting the knob for a
further period of drying. It is better to select a time
which is too short and then set the dial for a further
period if necessary.
Select the drying time according to the programme
guide.
Remember that during the last 8 minutes of the oper¬
ation the heat is cut off in order to carry out a fabric
cooling phase, which prevents any creasing or
crumpling of fabrics.
Note
This tumble dryer incorporates a special child safety
feature.
At the top, on the inside of the porthole door, you will
notice a red 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.
We advise that when the appliance is not in use it
should be unplugged from the electricity supply.
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DRYING TIMES
Cotton and Linen
Selector dial: up to 120 minutes (high temperature section)
Degree of drying required
and labels on articles
Degree of spin given
Quantity
Selector dial setting
500 rpm
10 lb (4.5 kg)
80-100 mins
Store dry O
5 lb (2.25 kg)
50-60 mins
800-1200 rpm
10 lb (4.5 kg)
65-85 mins
5 lb (2.25 kg)
45-55 mins
500 rpm
10 lb (4.5 kg)
65-85 mins
Iron dry O
5 lb (2.25 kg)
45-55 mins
800-1200 rpm
10 lb (4.5 kg)
45-65 mins
5 lb (2.25 kg)
30-40 mins
Synthetics
Selector dial: up to 80 minutes (low temperature section)
Degree of drying required
and labels on articles
Degree of spin given Quantity
Selector dial setting
Store dry
4 lb (2 kg)
45-55 mins
Short spin 2 lb (0.9 kg) 30-35 mins
1 lb (0.5 kg)
20-25 mins
If the laundry is spin-dried in a washing machine at less than 500 rpm the residual dampness will be higher
and consequently the drying time should be increased.
This applies particularly to laundry consisting primarily of towels.
If the laundry is spin-dried at more than 1200 rpm, the residual dampness will be lower and consequently
the drying time should be decreased.
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DRYING 4.5 KG (10 LB) OF COTTON
You have for example just machine-washed and spun
at 1200 rpm 4.5 kg (10 lb) of laundry.
They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you
want to iron as soon as they are dried.
1. Load the laundry
3. When drying is completed
The machine stops automatically and 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
8 minutes the dryer carries out the cooling and anti¬
crease treatment phase.
Clean the filter after every drying programme. A
clean filter ensures correct functioning of the
appliance.
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 and start the machine
Following the indications given in the drying times
chart, turn the selector dial clockwise on the
70 minutes setting (in the “up to 120 minutes” section
— high temperature).
The mains on “power” light will illuminate and the
dryer starts to work.
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DRYING 2 KG (4.5 LB) OF SYNTHETICS 3. When drying is completed
You have for example just machine-washed and
briefly spun 2 kg (4.5 lb) of synthetics which do not
need ironing.
1. Load the laundry
The machine stops automatically and the mains-on
lights goes out.
If the laundry is still too damp, select a further brief
drying time, bearing in mind that during the last
8 minutes the dryer carries out the cooling and anti¬
crease treatment phase.
Clean the filter after every drying programme. A
clean filter ensures correct functioning of the
appliance.
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 and start the machine
Following the indications given in the drying times
chart, turn the selector dial clockwise on the
50 minutes setting (in the “up to 80 minutes” section
— low temperature).
The mains on “power” light will illuminate and the
dryer starts to work.
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HINTS ON DRYING
■ Do not overload the appliance.
Here is a list of the average of the more common
laundry items according to an approximate basis.
Sheet
700 to 1000 g
Pillowcase
100 to 200 g
Tablecloth
400 to 500 g
Table napkin
50 to 100 g
Kitchen towel
70 to 120 g
Linen hand towel
100 to 150 g
Sponge hand towel
150 to 250 g
Sponge bath towel
700 to 1000 g
Bathrobe
1000 to 1500 g
Shirt
200 to 300 g
Apron
150 to 200 g
■ Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy
items such as towels as they could attract the fluff.
■ If you overdry the laundry, besides wasting energy,
any subsequent ironing may become more difficult
because fabric could be heavily crumpled.
■ 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.
■ When you have finished tumble drying do not
forget to clean the filter.
If the filter is dirty, drying times are increased
considerably and consequently energy con¬
sumption is also increased.
However, the best and most economical load is the
maximum indicated for the different types of fabric.
■ Always load well spun laundry. The higher the spin
speed the lower the electricity consumption and
the shorter the drying times.
■ Do not leave the damp laundry load in a heap too
long before drying.
■ Sort the laundry out: Separate synthetics from
cotton and linen and dry them separately.
■ Close poppers and zips and fasten any buttons
found loose.
■ Do not use the tumble dryer to dry the following:
— Dry-cleaned fabrics or fabrics cleaned with
chemical solvents.
— Woollen garments and those manufactured from
synthetic/wool mixtures of the heat-shrinkable
type.
— Very delicate articles such as silk and curtains
made of synthetic material.
— Foam-rubber articles.
— Fibre-glass articles.
■ In some cases labels on articles may also be of
help.
Vigorous drying
□
Delicate drying
Do not tumble dry

MAINTENANCE
Important
You must disconnect the appliance from the elec¬
tricity 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 Filter
Cleaning The Door
Clean periodically the interior part of the door to
remove any fluff. Accurate cleaning ensures correct
drying.
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 removed and
cleaned at the end of each programme.
The filter is composed of two parts to facilitate
cleaning.
To remove the filter it is sufficient to lift it up.
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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SERVICING
Before contacting your local Zanussi Service Force
checks:
Centre, please make the following
PROBLEM
CAUSE SOLUTION
The dryer
■ The door is open
■ Close the door.
does not start
■ The plug is not fitted into the wall socket ■ Fit the plug into the wall socket.
■ There is no electricity supply from the
wall socket
■ Replace the fuse if it has blown.
■ Contact a qualified electrician.
■ The programme selector dial is not set
correctly
■ Turn the dial to the time required.
■ The machine does not start
■ Check that the child safety catch is in
position.
The dryer does not dry
properly
■ The filter is clogged
■ Clean the filter after each drying
operation.
■ Insufficient drying time
■ Carry out an extra drying phase.
■ Excessive laundry load
■ Reduce the laundry load.
■ The dryer is not correctly installed
■ Check to see installation is in
accordance with instructions (see pages
4 and 5).
In particular, check efficiency of air-intake
louvres and of the condensation vents.
If, after the above checks, there
is still a fault, call your nearest
Zanussi Service Force Centre,
whose address and telephone
number can be found on the
following pages.
Please make sure you give the
model and serial number of the
appliance. This information can
be found on the rating plate,
or on the guarantee certificate.
Original spare parts can be
purchased from Zanussi Servi¬
ce Force Centres.
In-guarantee customers should
ensure that the above checks
have been made as the engi¬
neer will make a charge if
the fault is not a mechanical
or electrical breakdown.
SERVICE DETAILS -
ADHESIVE LABEL
When you return your guarantee
card to Zanussi Ltd., you will
receive a “Appliance Guarantee
And Maintenance Record” to¬
gether with an adhesive label.
The label can be adhered to
the machine or adjacent furni¬
ture.
Please note that proof of pur¬
chase is required for any in¬
guarantee service calls.
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PEACE OF MIND FOR TWELVE MONTHS
Zanussi guarantee conditions
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and
other legal rights which will not be excluded or in any
way diminished by the return of this guarantee card.
We, Zanussi Ltd., undertake that if, within twelve
months of the date of the purchase, this ZANUSSI
appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defec¬
tive by reason only of faulty workmanship or mate¬
rials, 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, anct in accordance with the manu¬
facturer’s operating and maintenance instructions.
* The appliance has not been serviced, maintained,
repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any
person not authorised by us.
* The appliance is still in the possession of the orig¬
inal purchaser.
All service work under this guarantee must be under¬
taken by a Zanussi Service Force Centre.
Home visits are made between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm
Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside
these hours in which case a premium will be
charged.
Any appliance or defective part replaced shall
become our property.
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 machines
improperly installed or calls to machines outside the
UK and the Republic of Ireland.
* Appliances found to be in use within a commercial
or similar environment, plus those which are the
subject to rental agreements.
* Products of Zanussi manufacture which are NOT
marketed by Zanussi Ltd.
* EEC Countries - The standard guarantee is applic¬
able but subject to the owner’s responsibility and
cost to ensure the appliance meets the standards
set by the country to which the product is taken.
The Zanussi company in the country concerned will
be pleased to advise further. Sight of your purchase
receipt will be required by them.
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The information in this manual is correct at time of going to press.
Zanussi reserve the right to alter specifications without notice.