Zanussi TD30 Operating and safety instructions

INSTRUCTIONS FORE«»
THE USE AND CARE OF
ZANUSSI COMPACT
TUMBLE DRYER

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 shotdd you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied
with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted
with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Tumble Dryers Warnings
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. YOU MUST
READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTILING OR USING THE APPLIANCE.
• Always switch off and unplug
appliance after use.
• Any electrical work required to
install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician.
• This machine 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 Network
Service 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 that to ensure
that the appliance does not stand on
the electrical supply cable.
• 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.
• The glass door becomes very hot
during the drying cycle. Keep children
away from the vicinity of the appliance
when it is in operation.
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar
when not in use to preserve the door
seal.
• Fluff filters 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.
• If the steam is to be extracted
' through a ventilation system, you must
ensure that the ducting for the
appliance is not connected to any
e;xisting ventilation or ductwork
^stem which is being used for any
other purpose.
• This appliance must be installed in a
clean, dry environment. Cabinet
damage, which is not covered by
guarantee, could ensue if this
recommendation is not adhered to.
• Pets or children have been known to
climb into tumble dryers. Check your
drum before use.
• Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or more serious malfunctioning.
Refer to your local Zanussi Service
Centre. Always insist on genuine
Zanussi spare parts.
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Contents
Page 2 Specifications
4 Installation
6 Getting to know your machine
7 The drying programmes
8 Using your machine
9 Looking after your machine
9 Hints for successful drying
10 Servicing
11 Zanussi guarantee conditions
12 5 year cover
Please note that the specifications of your appliance may differ slightly fi^om those
shown in this leaflet.
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Specifications
Dimensions:
TD30,TD50
Height
67.0 cm (26.4ins)
Width
49.5 cm (19. Sins)
Depth
49.5cm(19.5ins)
Weight
25kg (551b)
Capacity Cotton
3.2 kg (71b)
Synthetics
1kg (2.21b)
Total Power Absorbed
1635W
Voltage
220/240V
Frequency
50Hz
Energy Consumption 2.0kwh
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Installation
Positioning
It is recommended that, for your
convenience, the tumble dryer is positioned
close to your washing machine. A wall
bracket is available to enable you, if
required, to attach the dryer to a wall. This
can be obtained from the Zanussi Service
Network.
Whilst drying, the tumble dryer will expel
a certain amount of warm, very moist air,
and this should be removed from the room
as quickly as possible to prevent
condensation. In an extremely well
ventilated room or close to an open
window, this may occur naturally.
However, in general, it is better to carry
the dryer’s exhaust outside via a length of
100mm diameter flexible trunking
(available as an optional extra from your
Zanussi agent); ending either temporarily
at an open window, or permanently at a
flxed ventilation grille, fitted to an exterior
wall or window (Fig. 1).
Fitting the Trunking
To simplify the installation, there is a choice
of vent outlets: one at the back; the other in
the left hand side (Fig. 2). Connect the
trunking to whichever is the more
convenient by pulling the ring nut from the
vent, screwing it on to the trunking, and
The unused vent should now be sealed with
the special cover provided. If you find that,
when delivered, the dryer has the cover
and ring nut fitted to the wrong vents,
merely switch them round before
connecting the trunking - the cover is fixed
with two screws.
Once connected to the dryer, run the
trunking to the desired outlet point,
ensuring that the run’s overall length is less
than 2m, and that it contains no more than
two bends. As to the outlet itself, if you
have decided on a fixed wall/window grille,
a venting kit is available from your local
Zanussi Service Network.

It is important not to connect the trunking
to, for example, a cooker hood, or a
chimney or flue pipe designed to carry the
exhaust from a fiiel burning appliance.
Note that to avoid condensation problems,
it is essential that the dryer be fitted with
flexible trunking to carry its ‘exhaust’ at
least beyond the kitchen units; preferably
outside the kitchen.
Levelling
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.
The Electrical Connections
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.
The cut off plug should 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 this 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, this
is what you have to do: 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 or green and yellow.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with a
letter <L> or coloured red.
The plug moulded on to the cord
incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use a
13 amp BS1362 fuse. Only ASTA approved
fuses should be used. The fuse
cover/carrier must be replaced in the event
of changing the fuse.
The right fuse cover/carrier colour is the
one 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 must be obtained from the
Zanussi Service Network whose addresses
are listed on the attached <Zanussi Service
Agents Nationwide>.
This appliance complies with the EEC
directive number 82/499 of 7.6.82 relative
to radio interference suppression.
In addition, avoid connecting the 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.

Getting To Know Your Machine
The Controls and How to Use Them
A Temperature switch
B Programme chart
C Time selector dial
A Temperature Switch
Push the switch in for a high temperature;
leave it out for a low temperature.
Use the high temperature for drying
cottons and linens and the low temperature
for drying synthetics and delicates.
B Programme Chart
This will help you to select the correct
programme or time for drying. (See chart
page 7 ).
C Time Selector Dial
The selector dial is marked with times in
minutes. 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 anti¬
clockwise direction.
TIME CONTROLLED PROGRAMMES
For these programmes you select the
drying time according to your experience.
The programme guide is designed to help
you.
The compact dryer has a drying time of up
to 120 minutes. This can be extended when
the original programme is completed, by
re-setting the control knob for a further
period of drying. The door of the machine
can be opened at any time during the
programme if you want to feel the dryness
of the fabrics. It is a mistake to allow the
fabric to become too dry as this gives it a
rough feel. It is better to select too short a
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time and then set the dial for a further
period if necessary.
Remember that during the last 12 minutes
of the operation, the heat is cut off in order
to carry out a fabric cooling phase, which
prevents any creasing or crumpling of the
fabrics - if you do set the dial for extra
drying time, 15 minutes would be the
minimum.

Drying Programmes - TD30, TD50
Laundry
Spin Speed
Degree of
Control Knob
Type
Quantity
r.p.m.
Drying
Setting
Cotton/
71b 500
Iron dry
80-90
linen
800-1000 75-85
2800
50-60
3.51b 500
Iron dry
50-60
800-1000
40-50
2800 30-40
71b 500
Store dry
95-105
800-1000 80-90
2800 55-65
3.51b
500 Store dry 55-65
800-1000
45-55
2800
35-45
Synthetics
21b 500
Store dry 20-25
800-1000 20-25
2800 15-20
Ub 500 15-20
800-1000 15-20
2800
10-15
If the laundry is spun dried in a washing
machine at less than SOOrpm 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 spun dried at more than
lOOOrpm, the residual dampness will be
lower and consequently the drying time
should be decreased.
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Using Your Machine
Sorting the Load
The maximum load you can dry in your
tumble dryer is 3.2kg (71b) of cotton, linen
and other strong fabrics, 1kg (2.21b) of
synthetics and 1.7kg (31b) of absorbant
fabrics such as towelling.
If you are using a washing machine, all
you have to do is transfer the clothes,
after the spin cycle from the washing
machine to the tumble dryer. Otherwise
sort the laundry according to fabric. It is
essential for satisfactory and economic
drying, that the washing is spin-dried
before putting it into the machine. If it is
sopping wet, it will take a very long time
to dry and a lot of steam will be
discharged.
It is advisable to redistribute a load of
large items such as sheets, duvet covers
and towels etc. a couple of times during
the programme to ensure an evenly dried
result.
Loading the Laundry
Open the drum loading door by pulling the
catch forwards.
Load the wet spun-dried clothes,
alternating large items such as sheets and
tablecloths with smaller items like shirts,
hand towels etc. Make sure that all pockets
are empty, zips closed and belts etc. tied.
Close the door firmly until it clicks.
Note
The following fabrics should not be
loaded into the dryer
Clothes which have been dry cleaned with
chemical solvents.
Woollens or woollen mixtures loosely
knitted and likely to shrink with heat.
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Delicate fabrics like pure silk, and synthetic
curtains or fibreglass items and sponge
rubber items.
To start the machine
Check that:
the main switch is on
the door is properly closed
the plastic venting hose, if you have one, is
in position
Select the drying time by turning the
selector dial clockwise to the required time
(see chart page 7 ).
Press the ^on^ switch.
The machine will automatically complete
the chosen time, then it will stop.

Looking After Your Machine
IMPORTANT Make sure that the machine
is unplugged before undertaking any kind
of maintenance.
Cleaning the fluff filter
This needs cleaning after each drying cycle.
It is incorporated around the rim of the
porthole door (fig. 3) and traps the fiuff
which collects during a drying cycle.
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Do not be alarmed by the amount of fiuff. It
is not due to excessive wear caused by the
dryer. All fabric loses fluff when drying but
it goes unnoticed in the air. In a tumble
dryer it simply collects in the filter.
General care and cleaning
Dust and fluff will tend to deposit in the
door openings and filter seat, this should be
removed from time to time with the crevice
nozzle of a vacuum cleaner.
From time to time, clean the plated,
polished and plastic parts and the glass
porthole with a soft damp cloth. Never use
abrasive powders. Wipe over the exterior
of the cabinet with lukewarm water and a
mild, liquid cleaner, rinse and dry
thoroughly. From time to time, apply a
little wax furniture cream with a soft cloth.
Hints for successful drying
Use fabric conditioner when washing
towels or woollens and they will dry with a
softer finish. Remove clothes from the
machine as soon as drying is complete. This
will prevent them from creasing.
Never select over-long drying times or
fabrics may come out feeling rough,
or worse; shrunk.
Take light articles out when they are still
slightly damp and hang them on a clothes
line for a short time.
Items which need ironing should be dried to
'ironing dry’. If you cannot iron them
immediately fold and roll them up to
preserve a uniform dryness.
If you are hand washing nappies, rinse
them thoroughly in clear water, spin them
as dry as possible and then put them in the
dryer to dry off.
Always remember to empty pockets before
washing clothes and then tumble drying
them. (This is important as loose coins
lodged between the tub and the drum can
cause excessive damage). Avoid drying
dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items
such as towels as they could attract the
fluff.
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Servicing
If, having followed these instructions
carefully, your machine fails to work
properly, contact your local Zanussi Service
Network. Before you do that though, it is
worth making a few simple checks yourself.
If the machine won’t stai^...
# Make sure that the door of the machine
is firmly shut.
9 Make sure that you have set the selector
dial properly,
# Make sure that the appliance is properly
plugged in and that the socket switch (if
any) is in the ^on’ position.
# Check that there is power at the socket
by plugging in an appliance you know to
be working - a small lamp, for example.
If this too fails to work, check the main
circuit fuses in your home’s consumer
unit or the main fuse box.
If the laundry will not dry despite the
machine having been set at max...
# Check that the drum is not overloaded.
# Was the laundry adequately spun dried
before you put it in the drum?
# Check that the fluff filter is not clogged.
# Make sure that the room where the
dryer is installed is adequately
ventilated.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE
CHECKS COULD RESULT IN YOUR
BEING CHARGED FOR THE
SERVICE CALL WHEN REQUESTED.
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Peace of mind for twelve months
ZANUSSI STANDARD 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, lAZ International (UK) Ltd,
undertake that if, within twelve months
(24 months for TV sets) of the date of the
purchase, this ZANUSSI 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 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 original purchaser.
All service work under this guarantee
must be undertaken by a Zanussi Network
Service Centre (or the Zanussi Authorised
TV Service Dealer).
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.
-Cost 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 environment, plus those
which are the subject of rental
agreements.
-Television receivers - routine
adjustment, or poor reception resulting
from a source outside of the receiver.
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or five years
ZANUSSI5 YEAR COVER CONDITIONS
For a once-only payment you can extend
your Standard Guarantee to 5 years. All
the conditions and exclusions of the
Standard Guarantee apply.
Notes
1. Products supplied as 'seconds’,
refurbished, damaged or shop-soiled are
not eligible for Zanussi 5 Year Cover.
2. The issue of a cover does NOT by virtue
of our having done so, nullify the
exclusions.
3. The Engineer will need to check the
details of your Cover card and may make a
charge for his services if it is not presented
to him at the time of his call.
4. The date of purchase, or the date of
initial payment (deposit) of the appliance
will be deemed the date of commencement
of cover.
5. Covers issued are not refundable or
transferable.
GUARANTEE RECORD
Appliance purchased from on
Guarantee card no. Model no.
Serial no. (These details may be taken from
your Guarantee Record Card)
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ZAIilSSI
The appfence of sdence
Zanussi Ltd, Zanussi House, Newbury
The information in this manual is correct at time of going to press.
Zanussi reserve the right to alter specifications without notice.
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