125983210.qxp 2006-01-06 11:56 Page 1 TUMBLE DRYER ZID100 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ZID 100 0 15 100 12 0 800 / 1000 1200 / 1400 800 0 20 40 60 0 - 10 min 0 - 10 min 0 20 40 60 kg 3 kg 6 45 - 70 90 - 115 35 - 55 min 80 - 100 min kg 1 kg 3 15 - 20 min 30 - 40 min 80 kg 3 kg 6 60 - 85 105 - 135 50 - 70 min 95 - 120 min kg 1 kg 3 15 - 25 min 35 - 45 min 80 1 00 GB 125983210.qxp 2006-01-06 11:56 Page 2 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. 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 (available as an 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 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 or matches 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. 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. 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 Service Centre. Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts. 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 2 125983210.qxp 2006-01-06 11:56 Page 3 Contents For the User Important Safety Information For the Installer 2 2 2 2 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 10 10 10 10 11 Installation Instructions Technical Specifications 12 12 13 13-14 14 14 15 Installation Child Safety Use Your New Tumble Dryer Description of the Appliance The Control Panel Positioning Fitting the vent hose Stacking kit (optional accessory) Door reversal Electrical connection Buttons Mains-on light Time selector dial Programme Chart Operating Sequence Load the laundry Select the drying time Select the option Start the machine When drying is completed At the end of the programme Hints & Tips on Drying Maintenance and Cleaning External cleaning Cleaning the door Cleaning fluff filter Something Not Working 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 3 125983210.qxp 2006-01-06 11:56 Page 4 Your New Tumble Dryer 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. 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. 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! · Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by in appropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 4 125983210.qxp 2006-01-06 11:56 Page 5 Description of the Appliance 0 - 10 min 0 - 10 min 2 7 9 8 10 11 Side vent outlet 12 Ring nut 13 Rear vent outlet 13 12 5 0 20 40 60 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Work top Programme chart Low Temperature Button Start Button Mains-On Light Drying Time Selector Dial Rating Plate Fluff filter Door Handle Adjustable feet 1 34 5 6 ZID 100 0 15 0 20 40 100 120 800 / 1000 1200 / 1400 800 60 80 kg 3 kg 6 kg 3 kg 6 60 - 85 105 - 135 45 - 70 90 - 115 50 - 70 min 95 - 120 min 35 - 55 min 80 - 100 min kg 1 kg 3 kg 1 kg 3 15 - 25 min 35 - 45 min 15 - 20 min 30 - 40 min 80 10 0 11 125983210.qxp 2006-01-06 11:56 Page 6 The Control Panel ZID 100 15 100 12 0 800 / 1000 1200 / 1400 800 0 0 20 40 60 0 - 10 min 0 - 10 min 1 23 4 5 1 Programme Chart This will help you to select the correct time for drying. 4 Mains-On Light This lights up when the machine starts operating and goes out at the end of the programme. 2 Low Temperature Button Press this button to reduce the temperature when drying particularly delicate cotton or linen items. In this case you should select a longer drying time. On the programmes for synthetics the temperature is automatically reduced. Therefore it is not necessary to depress this button. 5 Drying Time Selector Dial The selector dial incorporates two drying cycles, one of up to 150 minutes at a high temperature for cotton and linen, and one of up to 100 minutes at a low temperature for synthetic fabrics. 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. When selecting the drying time, you should remember that it includes a 8 minute cooling phase (position on the dial). This phase should not be shortened, stopped or avoided, as this could cause skin burns or damages to the laundry. 3 Start Button Press this button for about 2 seconds 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. 6 0 20 40 60 kg 3 kg 6 45 - 70 90 - 115 35 - 55 min 80 - 100 min kg 1 kg 3 15 - 20 min 30 - 40 min 80 kg 3 kg 6 60 - 85 105 - 135 50 - 70 min 95 - 120 min kg 1 kg 3 15 - 25 min 35 - 45 min 80 1 00 125983210.qxp 2006-01-06 11:56 Page 7 Programme Chart Cotton and linen Selector dial: up to 150 minutes Drying time in minutes for laundry spun at 800/1000 rpm 1200/1400 rpm Amount of laundry in kg Type of laundry: Degree of drying Cotton Towelling Shirts Sheets Hand towels Tablecloths Table napkins 660 105-135 95-120 Store dry (wardrobe dry) 3 60-85 50-70 Iron dry (not completely dry; suitable for ironing) 6 90-115 80-100 3 45-70 35-55 ATTENTION! If you are drying delicate cotton, select the `low temperature' option Synthetics Selector dial: up to 100 minutes Amount of laundry Drying time in minutes for laundry spun at a minimum speed of 800 rpm in kg 3 35-45 15-25 30-40 15-20 Type of laundry: Degree of drying Synthetics or mixed fabrics which do not require ironing. Synthetics or mixed fabrics which have to be ironed. (Please see labels on items) Store dry 1 3 Iron dry 1 ATTENTION! Please follow the instructions on labels when drying mixed fabrics. Drying times are given as a guide only. Experience will soon enable you to estimate the drying time needed for your usual laundry loads. Do not start by selecting a long drying time. It is better to determine the required degree of dryness by gradually increasing the drying time. For a mixed load (cotton and synthetics, for example) select the time for the most delicate fibres and increase it by 10 mins. 7 125983210.qxp 2006-01-06 11:56 Page 8 Operating Sequence Before using your tumble dryer for the first time, we recommend you 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. 4. Start the machine Depress START button for 2 seconds, 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. P0305 P0885 2. Select the drying time Turn the selector dial clockwise to the desired time (in the high or low temperature range, according to the fabrics). The mains-on light illuminates and the programme starts. 5. When drying is completed The machine stops automatically and the mains-on light goes out. Release button , if depressed. Open the door and take out the laundry. 100 6. At the end of the programme Turn the selector dial to "0". Clean the filter after every drying programme. A clean filter ensures correct functioning of the appliance. M0045S 3. Select the required option Depress Low Temp. Button depending on the fabrics you have to dry. 8 125983210.qxp 2006-01-06 11:56 Page 9 Hints & Tips on Drying · Try to load to the maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical. For information, here is a list of the average weights of some common laundry items. Sheet Tablecloth Kitchen towel Table napkin Towelling hand towel Bathrobe Man's shirt Pillowcase Man's pyjamas Ladies' nightdress 700 - 1000 g 400 - 500 g 70 - 120 g 50 - 100 g 150 - 250 g 1000 - 1500 g 200 - 300 g 100 - 200 g 400 - 500 g 200 - 250 g · Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured 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 prespun before drying (depending on creas ...