Zanussi TDS 483 EW User manual

TUMBLE DRYER
TDS 483 EW
DRYING
COOLTUMBLING
ENDOFPROGRAMME
CLEANFILTERNOW
FLASHING-DOORAJAR
START
BUZZER
OFF
COTTON LINEN
BC D
A
STOREDRY
IRONDRY
STOREDRYEXTRA DRY
SYNTHETICS
LOW
TEMP
TDS 483EW
AUTOREVERSE
IMPORTANT:PLEASEREAD THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
125995140

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Installation
■This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
■It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
■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.
■If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing
machine, it is compulsory to use the stacking kit
(optional accessory).
■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.
Child Safety
■This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
■Pets and children have been known to climb into
tumble dryers. Please check your drum before use.
■Keep all packaging well away for children.
Use
■Do not overload the appliance (see programme
chart).
■Clothes which are dripping wet should not be
placed in the dryer.
■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.
■Please make sure that no gas lighters have
accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be
loaded into appliance.
■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 substance are volatile, they
could cause an explosion. Tumble dry only items
washed with water.
■In order to avoid danger of fires caused by
excessive drying, do not use appliance to dry the
following items:
■Cushions, quilts and the like (these items
accumulate heat).
■Items containing rubber foam or materials similar
to rubber foam.
■Leave the door slightly ajar when the appliance is
not being used. This will allow the seal to be
preserved.
■Clean fluff filter after using tumble dryer. To
prevent fire risks, do not use the appliance if the
fluff filter is damaged.
■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 Zanussi Service
Centre. Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare
parts.
Important Safety Information
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.

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For the User
Important Safety Information 2
■Installation 2
■Child Safety 2
■Use 2
Your New Tumble Dryer 4
Description of the Appliance 5
The Control Panel 6
■Buttons 6
■Control lights 6
■Programme selector dial 6-7
Programme Chart 8
Operating Sequence 9
■Load the laundry 9
■Select the drying time or programme 9
■Select the option(s) 9
■Start the machine 9
■When drying is completed 10
Hints & Tips on Drying 11
Maintenance and Cleaning 12
■External cleaning 12
■Cleaning the door 12
■Cleaning fluff filter 12
Something Not Working 13
Service and Spare Parts 13
Customer Care 13
Guarantee Conditions 14
For the Installer
Installation Instructions 15
Technical Specifications 15
■Positioning 16
■Fitting the vent hose 16-17
■Door reversal 18
■Stacking kit (optional accessory) 18
■Electrical connection 19
Contents
Guide to use the Instruction Book
The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:
Safety instructions
Hints and tips
Environmental information
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This tumble dryer will give your wash that soft, relaxed feel whatever
the weather.
Extremely high quality standards both during development and
manufacturing guarantee a long service life for your appliance.
Maximum economy in the operation of your dryer is achieved through
very frugal electricity consumption and short drying times.
Your New Tumble Dryer
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In the interest
of the environment
■Materials 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.
■When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
power supply cable and make the door closing
device unusable to prevent young children from
being trapped inside.
■Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised
disposal sites for your old appliance.
How do we help to protect the
environment? We use recycled paper!
Energy saving tips
To save energy 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.
■Clean the filter regularly to avoid excessive drying
times and high electricity consumption.
■Ventilate the room well. The room temperature
should not exceed +35°C during drying.

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Description of the Appliance
01 Top cover
02 Programme chart
03 Low Temperature Button
04 Buzzer Off Button
05 Start Button
06 Control Lights
07 Mains-On Light
08 Programme Selector Dial
09 Rating Plate
10 Fluff filter
11 Door Handle
12 Adjustable feet
13 Side vent outlet
14 Ring nut
15 Rear vent outlet
11 10
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3
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DRYING
COOLTUMBLING
ENDOF PROGRAMME
CLEANFILTER NOW
FLASHING-DOORAJAR
START
BUZZER
OFF
COTTON LINEN
BC D
A
STORE DRY
IRON DRY
STORE DRYEXTRA DRY
SYNTHETICS
LOW
TEMP
TDS 483EW
AUTOREVERSE
IMPORTANT:PLEASEREAD THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
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DRYING
COOL TUMBLING
END OF PROGRAMME
CLEAN FILTER NOW
FLASHING-DOOR AJAR
START
BUZZER
OFF
COTTON LINEN
BC D
A
STORE DRY
IRON DRY
STORE DRYEXTRA DRY
SYNTHETICS
LOW
TEMP
TDS 483EW
AUTOREVERSE
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
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The Control Panel
1 Programme Chart
This will help you to select the correct programme for
drying.
2 Low Temperature Button
Press this button to reduce the temperature when
drying particularly delicate items.
To be used when drying synthetics with timed
programme.
3 Buzzer Off Button
During the anti-crease phase, the buzzer will sound
intermittently. Depress this button to switch off this
function.
4 Start Button
Press this button to start the selected drying
programme.
If the door is opened during drying programme, this
button has to be depressed after closing the door to
re-start the programme.
5 Drying Light
This light indicates that the machine is performing
the drying phase.
6 Cool Tumbling Light
This light will illuminate when the cooling phase is in
operation. This starts 9 minutes before the end of
drying to prevent any creasing or crumpling of
fabrics.
7 End of programme & Clean
Filter Light
This light comes on at the end of the drying
programme and remains alight until the door is
opened or the selector dial is turned to “0”.
The filter must be cleaned at the end of each
drying cycle.
8 Door Ajar Light
This light flashes when the door is open, or not closed
properly.
9 Mains-On Light
This lights up by selecting the drying programme and
goes out when the programme selector dial is turned
to “0”.
10 Programme Selector Dial
To set the machine to the selected programme or
time, turn the dial until the letter or the time you want
coincides exactly with the pointer.

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Electronic Controlled
Programmes
These operate by means of dampness sensors.
All you have to do is to set the selector dial for the
programme required A, B, C or D and the laundry will
be dried to the selected degree of dryness.
The following are the degrees of final drying which
can be obtained with electronic control:
■“A” Extra Dry (Cotton & Linen)
Ideal for bathrobes, bath towels etc.
■“B” Store Dry (Cotton & Linen)
Suitable for items which you want to put away
without ironing, for example towels and non-iron
fabrics.
■“C” Iron Dry (Cotton & Linen)
Suitable for items which need ironing.
■“D” Store Dry (Synthetics)
Suitable for delicate articles which do not need
ironing.
Timed Programmes
For a personalized drying or additional drying of
single items.
The selector dial incorporates a drying cycle up to 90
minutes.
The selected time can be extended when the original
programme is completed, by resetting the dial for a
further period of drying.
See chart on page 8.
Remember that during the last 9 minutes of
programme, the heat is cut off in order to carry out a
fabric cooling phase, which prevents any creasing or
crumpling of the fabrics.
When drying synthetics, select low temperature by
pressing the LOW TEMP. button.

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Timed Programmes
Cotton and linen
Type of laundry:
Cotton
Towelling
Shirts
Sheets
Hand towels
Tablecloths
Table napkins
Degree of drying
required
Store dry
(wardrobe dry)
5.0
2
90
75
60
45
5.0
2
75
60
45
30
Iron dry
(not completely dry;
suitable for ironing)
Amount
of laundry
in kg
Drying time in minutes for
laundry spun at
800 rpm 1200 rpm
Synthetics
Type of laundry:
Synthetics or mixed fabrics
which do not require ironing.
Degree of drying
required
Store dry
2.0 45
30
20
1,5
0.5
Amount of
laundry in kg
Drying time in minutes for laundry
spun at a minimum speed
of 650 rpm
Electronic Controlled Programmes
Type of laundry:
Cotton & linen
Degree of drying
required
Extra dry
Store dry
Iron dry
5A(*)
B(*)
C(*)
5
5
Store drySynthetics D(*)2
Amount of
laundry in kg Selector dial setting
Programme Chart
1000 rpm
75
60
60
45
(*) According to CEI 1121 standards.

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Before using your tumble dryer for the first time, we
recommend to place a few damp cloths inside the
appliance and dry for approximately 20 minutes.
There may be dust inside a brand new tumble dryer.
1. Load the laundry
Open the door by pulling the door handle forwards.
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 the drying time or the
drying programme
Turn the selector dial to the desired programme or
time, the mains-on light illuminates.
3. Select the required options
Depress Buzzer Off and/or Low Temp. Button, if you
have to dry synthetics with a time controlled
programme.
4. Start the machine
Depress START button, the machine starts operating.
To change a programme already in progress, turn
the selector dial to “0”, select the new programme and
then depress START button.
Operating Sequence
P0305
M0027
60
BUZZER
OFF
LOW
TEMP
P0918S
START

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5. When drying is completed
The machine stops automatically.
Release the button(s).
Turn the selector dial to “0”, the mains-on light goes
out.
Anticrease phase
If you do not remove the laundry at the end of the
programme, the machine will automatically carry out
an “anticrease” phase for approx 30 mins. During this
period the drum will rotate at regular intervals to
avoid creasing and the buzzer will sound for 1 second
every 10 seconds, unless you have depressed the
BUZZER OFF button.
Clean the filter after every drying programme.
A clean filter ensures correct functioning of the
appliance.

Before placing articles of laundry in your tumble
dryer, check the care labels to ensure they are
recommended for tumble drying.
Care Labels you may find on your laundry
normal drying (high temperature)
delicate drying (low temperature)
do not tumble dry
Do not overload the appliance.
Here is a list of the approximate weight of some
common laundry items.
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
Hand Towel 150 to 250 g
Bath Towel 700 to 1000 g
Bathrobe 1000 to 1500 g
Shirt 200 to 300 g
Apron 150 to 200 g
■Always load well spun laundry. The higher the
spin speed the lower the electricity consumption
and the shorter the drying time.
■DO NOT load dripping wet laundry into the dryer.
Roll the article in a towel or spin to remove
excess water.
■Close poppers and zips and fasten any buttons.
■Sort the laundry. Separate synthetics from
cotton/linens, and dry separately.
■Remove the laundry immediately after the
programme has finished.
■Use a fabric conditioning sheet to reduce static.
We recommend the sheet is pinned to an article of
laundry (using a safety pin).
■Mix the load i.e. large and small articles.
■When drying large items such as sheets, we
recommend you periodically stop the dryer to
redistribute the load.
DO NOT use the tumble dryer to dry the following:
■Articles contaminated with inflammable
substances e.g. petrol, cleaning solvents, cooking
oil, fats or hair lacquer.
■Woollen and synthetic/wool mixtures unless the
item is labelled as suitable for tumble drying.
■Very delicate articles such as silk.
■Very large and bulky items such as duvets or
sleeping bags.
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Hints & Tips on Drying
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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, before removing the
laundry, with a damp cloth.
The filter cannot be removed.
Do not be alarmed by the amount of fluff. It is not due
to excessive wear caused by the dryer. All fabric
looses fluff when drying but it goes un-noticed in the
air. In a tumble dryer it simply collects in the filter.
Maintenance and Cleaning
P0328
P0767

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The tumble dryer does not start ■The door has not been closed.
■The plug is not properly inserted in the power
socket.
■There is no current at the socket
■The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.
■The programme selector dial is incorrectly
positioned.
■The START button has not been depressed.
Drying takes too long or laundry is not
dry enough. ■The laundry has not been spun properly.
■The filter is clogged up.
■The room temperature is too high.
■Has the correct drying time or programme been
chosen?
■There is too much laundry inside the appliance.
■The dryer is not correctly installed.
Something Not Working
Symptom Possible causes
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without
calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
IMPORTANT:if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.
If after the above checks, there is still a fault, call
your local Zanussi Service Force Centre.
Service & Spare Parts
If you require an engineer or wish to purchase spare
parts contact your local Zanussi Service Force
Centre by telephoning:
0870 5 929929
Your telephone call will be routed to the Service
Centre covering your post code area.
Further information can be found in the
accompanying customer care booklet and also in
your telephone directory under “Z”.
When you call the Service Force Centre please make
sure you give the model and serial number of the
appliance.
This information can be found on the rating plate
(see picture) or on the guarantee card.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the
above checks have been made as the engineer will
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or
electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of
purchase is required for any in-guarantee service
calls.
P0307
Mod....
Prod.No......... Ser.No.............
Customer Care
For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi
appliance or for further information on Zanussi
products, please contact our Customer Care
Department by letter or telephone as follows:
Customer Care Department
Zanussi
Zanussi House
Hambridge Road
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 5EP
Tel [phone]

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Peace of Mind for Twelve Months
Standard guarantee conditions
We, Zanussi Limited undertake that if, within 12
months 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 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 Zanussi 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 Zanussi manufacture which are NOT
marketed by Zanussi Ltd.
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 Newbury [phone]

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Installation Instructions
Technical Specifications
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm (33.5”)
Width 60 cm (23.6”)
Depth 57 cm (22.4”)
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 220-240 V/50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2650 W (13A)
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD Cotton, linen 5 kg (11 lbs)
Synthetics 2 kg (4.5 lbs)
DRUM VOLUME 108 l
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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Positioning
It is recommended that, for your convenience, the
machine is positioned close to your washing machine.
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 100 mm diameter flexible hose
(supplied with the machine); ending either
temporarily at an open window, or permanently at a
fixed ventilation grille, fitted to an exterior wall or
window.
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.).
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 two adjustable feet
at the front of the machine 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
When operating the tumble dryer, the room
temperature must not exceed 35°C, as it may affect
the performance of the appliance.
Fitting the vent hose
To simplify the installation, there is a choice of vent
outlets: one at the back, the others in the left and
right-hand side.
Connect the hose to whichever is the more convenient
by pulling the ring nut (A) from the vent outlet at the
back, screwing it on to the hose and pushing it firmly
back into place.
The unused vents should now be sealed with the
special snap covers provided.
P0046
A
P1028
P1027
A

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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).
Once connected to the dryer, run the vent hose to the
desired outlet point, ensuring that the run’s overall
length is less than 2 m, 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 good local
builder’s merchant should be able to supply you with
the necessary fittings and installation advice.
It is important not to connect the vent
hose to, for example, a cooker hood, or
a chimney or flue pipe designed to
carry the exhaust from a fuel burning
appliance.
Note that to avoid condensation problems, it is
essential that the dryer be fitted with the flexible hose
to carry its “exhaust” at least beyond the kitchen units;
preferable outside the kitchen.
In order to prevent the appliance from overheating, it
is important that the steam exhaust is unobstructed.
Therefore, in case of a permanent hose fitted to an
exterior wall or ceiling, it must be ensured an exhaust
capacity of at least 150 m3/h.
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.
P1030
P0055

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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) and the plug (3) by
bending the two fastening tags (Fig. A).
- Refit the safety catch (2) and plug (3) on the door by
reversing their positions (Fig. B).
- Remove the plastic plate (4) by unscrewing the two
fastening screws (Fig. A).
- Refit the plastic plate (4) 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).
Stacking kit
A special stacking kit is available through your dealer,
to enable the mounting of the dryer on top of your
washing machine.
P0283 A
2
34
1
P0748 B
1
42
3
P0280

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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.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated on the
appliance’s rating plate. (See picture).
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted.
In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug
supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1362) fuse
must be used.
Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason,
proceed as described below.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
The wire coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter «E»
or by the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal «N» or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal marked «L» or coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray
strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be
secure over the outer sheath.
WARNING:
A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket
is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of
safely.
Permanent connection
In the case of permanent connection it is necessary
that you install a double pole switch between the
appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a
minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts
and of a type suitable for the required load in
compliance with the current electrical regulations.
The switch must not break the yellow and green earth
cable at any point.
GREEN & YELLOW
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13A
P1041
E
NL
P0307
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