TUMBLE DR YER TC 180 822 90 13-84
Contents For the installer For the user Safety information Description of the appliance Using your appliance 3 Technical specifications 12 4-5 Unpacking the machine 13 - Before you use the dryer for the first time - Capacity - Examples of laundry item weights Programme chart - Damages - Accessories - Identification of materials 6 Installation - Positioning - Worktop installation - Electrical supply - Wall mounting 7 Maintenance and cleaning 8-9 - The filters - The condenser - Emptying the wa
Wall mounting Different wall materials require different types of mounting hardware. Purchase mounting hardware suited to the walls in your home. Use a minimum of 3 suitable fasteners to attach your mounting console to the wall. Before deciding on the wall mounting site, it is important to check that the electrical lead will reach the wall socket once the dryer is in place. All electrical work performed on the dryer should be done by a qualified electrician or competent person.
Safety information Before installing and first using the tumble dryer, read this instruction booklet carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the dryer are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure they remain with the tumble dryer if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life can be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
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1. Door Latch (push the knob to the right to open) 2. Space for programme chart (Self-adhesive label) 3. Control panel with indicator lights • Lights 3 A. Indicates the dryer is running B. Indicates that the water tank is full • On/off timer knob A C. Turn this knob in a clockwise direction to start the dryer and set both the drying time and the drying temperature. High heat: The timer indicates up to 120 mins for cotton/linen. Low heat: The time indicates up to 80 mins for synthetics.
Using your appliance Before using the dryer for the first time Capacity (dry items) Dampen some clean pieces of unwanted cloth and dry them for about 15 minutes the very first time, to make sure that there is no dust or dirt in the dryer. Cotton Synthetics 1. Check that the dryer is connected to the electrical supply. 2. Open the door by pushing the knob to the right (A). 3. Check that the fluff filter (B) is clean and that the coarse filter (C) is lowered and has snapped into place. 4.
Programme chart Which programme should I use? Timed drying This programme chart is designed to help you dry your laundry correctly. The programme/timer knob has two different sections, each with its own drying temperature and time scale: is used to represent cotton. Here you can set the dryer for up to 120 minutes, because cotton and thick non-synthetic fabrics need longer to dry. is used to represent synthetic fabrics and delicate items.
Maintenance and cleaning A The filters For your tumble dryer to function correctly, the filters need to be cleaned before or after every load dried. To clean them: 1. Open the door. 2. Open the coarse filter upwards (Fig. A). 3. Brush the fluff off the fluff filter, which is under the coarse filter (Fig. B). Sometimes you may need to remove the fluff filter to clean it on both sides. Make sure that you put the fluff filter back correctly after cleaning, before closing the coarse filter.
Emptying the water tank A warning light on the control panel will come on when it is time to empty the water tank. If it is operating when this happens, the dryer will stop automatically until the tank is emptied. It is a good idea to get into the habit of emptying the tank either before or after each load. A To empty the tank: 1. Open the door. 2. Pull out the tank (Fig. A). 3. Open the tank lid and pour the water out (Fig. B). 4. Close the lid and push the tank back into place.
Hints & Tips Sorting Items which should not be tumble dried Always sort loads for drying according to the type of fabric (check the care labels) and how much you want to dry them. Load items loosely into the drum. Do up zip fasteners and tie loose ribbons, tapes or fabric belts. Close any tapes or fasteners on duvet covers and pillow cases to prevent smaller items from getting trapped inside.
If the machine is not working Before calling out an engineer, please check through the details below because some faults can be rectified easily without the need to call out an engineer. If an engineer is called to resolve a problem listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect installation or mis-use a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee. Fault Check The machine will not start.
Service Service and spare parts If a fault arises, first work through the list "If the machine is not working" to make sure that it is not a problem which you can put right yourself. Servicing and repairs must be carried out by a service company authorised by the supplier. Use only spare parts supplied by these. In guarantee customers should ensure that the checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Unpacking the machine Damages If the dryer has been damaged during transport, you should immediately notify the company responsible for delivering it. Check that the dryer is undamaged. If you discover any damage, faults or that anything is missing, you should notify the dealer immediately. Never leave packaging material in a place where children may play with it.
Installation Positioning You can install this dryer in a number of different ways. We will show you the most suitable of these. Whichever way you install it, here are some points to bear in mind: • Always ensure that the dryer is level for optimum functioning. • The temperature in the room should not exceed +35° C when the dryer is operating. If it does, open a door or window while the dryer is on. The dryer uses the air in the room for cooling.
