125986541.qxp 2007-02-27 12:57 Page 1 User Manual Tumble Dryer ZDC 46130 S ZDC 46130 W 125986541.qxp 2007-02-27 12:57 Page 2 Welcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of-Mind. Good luck! 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. Contents Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . 3 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . 5 Controls panel and their functions . . . . 5-6 Drying programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Before the first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Drying hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 Something not working. . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Environment concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 125986541.qxp 2007-02-27 12:57 Page 3 Important safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. vents (petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid and the like). As these substance are volatile, they could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry items washed with water. · Risk of fire: items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a fire hazard and should not be placed in the tumble dryer. · If you have washed your laundry with stain remover you must execute an extra rinse cycle before loading your tumble dryer. · Please make sure that no gas lighters or matches have accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be loaded into appliance Installation · This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. · When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. · All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in the user manual. · The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat ( cool down cycle ) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that items will not be damaged. · Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified 3 General safety · It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. · Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please check into the drum before using. · Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed inside the machine. · 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. · 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. · Always unplug the appliance after use, clean and maintenance. · 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. · Danger of explosion: Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with inflammable sol- 125986541.qxp 2007-02-27 12:57 Page 4 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 · After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on its electrical supply cable, inlet hose and drain hose. · If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing machine, it is compulsory to use the stacking kit (optional accessory). Use · This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. · Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label. · Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions. · Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. · Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer. · Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine dried. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine. · Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself. · Never use the tumble dryer if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the tumble dryer is accessible. 4 WARNING: Never stop a tumble dry before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. Child safety · This machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. · Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not 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 · Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach. · Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. 125986541.qxp 2007-02-27 12:57 Page 5 Description of the appliance 1 Control panel 2 Fluff filters 3 Rating Plate 4 Consenser Unit 5 Water reservoir 6 Adjustable feet 1 2 3 5 6 4 Controls panel and their functions 1 2 3 4 5 1 PROGRAMME TIME SELECTOR DIAL Allows you to select electronically controlled or time controlled drying. Turn the dial to the required programme or time. 5 125986541.qxp 2007-02-27 12:57 Page 6 2 DELICATE button 1.Select programme. 2. Press the DELICATE button.The relevant light will light up. 3. Press the START/PAUSE button. The relevant light will stop flashing. DELICATE is only suitable for use with loads of up to 3kg! When the programme has finished the pilot lights End is on. 1.Select programme. and press the TEXTILE button. · You can select 2 different options: - Cotton Cycle: to be used for cotton, where as in the programmes - Synthetics to be used for synthetic or delicate items. 3. Press the START/PAUSE button. The relevant light will stop flashing. · "Drying" light · "Cooling" light · "End/Anticrease" light · "Filter" light · "Empty Tank" light · "Condenser" light 1.Select programme. 2. Press the START/PAUSE button. The relevant light will stop flashing. 3 TEXTILE button 4 INDICATOR LIGHTS 5 START/PAUSE button 6 125986541.qxp 2007-02-27 12:57 Page 7 Drying programmes Programme Max load kg 6 Type of laundry Cottons Options Textile -Cotton Textile -Cotton Description of programme Drying thick or multi-layered textiles, e.g. terry towelling items Thorough drying of fabrics of even thicknesses, e.g. terry towelling items, knitted items, towels. Extra Cupboard 6 Cottons Extra 3 Synthetics Thorough drying of thick or multilayered Textile -Synthetics fabrics, e.g. pullovers, bedding, table linen. Cupboard 3 Synthetics For thin fabrics which are not ironed, e.g. Textile easy care shirts, table linen, baby clothes, -Synthetics socks, lingerie with bones or wires. Time 1 Synthetics Textile -Synthetics -Cotton -Delicate If the TIME programme has been selected, programme duration time of 30 minutes up to 150 minutes can be set by intervals of 5 minutes or 10 minutes. Drying thick or multi-layered textiles, e.g. terry towelling items. 7 125986541.qxp 2007-02-27 12:57 Page 8 Before the first use Ensure that the electrical connections comply with the installation instructions. · Remove the polystryrene block and any material from the drum. · Before using your tumble dryer for the first time, were recommend that you place a few damp cloths inside the appliance and dry for 30 minutes. There may be dust inside a brand new tumble dryer. Drying hints Before loading the laundry 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 on drying required. · Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and saves energy. · Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured 8 · 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, · · · · · · 125986541.qxp 2007-02-27 12:57 Page 9 set a brief post-drying time, but at least 30 minutes. This will be necessary particularly for multilayered items (e.g. collars, pockets, etc.). Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins). Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes. To avoid laundry becoming tangled: close zips, button up duvet covers and tie loose ties or ribbons (e.g. of aprons). Turn items with double-layered fabrics inside out (e.g. with cotton lined anoraks, the cotton layer should be outermost). These fabrics will then dry better. Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Try to load to the maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical. Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: bathrobe napkin quilt cover sheet p ...