Zanussi TDS370T Instruction Booklet

n Service/Repair ............................................ 16 n General safety..............................................16 n Environment protection................................16 FOR THE USER .....................................17 Description of the appliance ..........17 Technical specifications...................18 Use ...............................................................19 n Control panel ...............................................19 n Drying Times ...............................................20 n Drying sequence..........................................21 n Useful hints..................................................22 Maintenance............................................23 n External cleaning .........................................23 n Cleaning the door ........................................23 n Cleaning the filter.........................................23 Servicing...................................................24 FOR THE INSTALLER.........................25 Installation ...............................................25 n Positioning ...................................................25 n Fitting the vent hose ...............................25-26 n Door reversal ...............................................27 n Electrical connection....................................27 n Stacking kit ..................................................27 i The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: Important information concerning the safety in the use of your machine. Disregarding this information might lead to damages. Information for correct use of your machine and to obtain the best performance. Important information concerning environment protection. Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use recycled paper.

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. n These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. INSTALLATION n Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. n Make sure that the appliance does not stand on its electrical supply cable. n If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely. n 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. USE n Always unplug the appliance after use. n Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer. Always load well spun laundry. The higher the spin speed, the lower the electricity consumption and the shorter the drying times. n Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid. These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explosion. n 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. n Always check that no cigarette lighters have been left in pockets. n Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when not in use to preserve the door seal. n The fluff filter must be cleaned after every use. n Do not operate the appliance with a damaged filter as this may cause a fire. n Do not overload the appliance. n Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the dryer. SERVICE/REPAIR n Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Zanussi Service Centre. Always insist on genuine Zanussi spare parts. GENERAL SAFETY n It is dangerous to modify or try to modify the specifications of this appliance in any way. n This appliance is designed to be used by adults. Children should not be allowed to touch the controls or play with the product. n Pets and small children may climb into tumble dryers. Check your appliance each time before use. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION n The materials used on this appliance marked with the symbol are recyclable. This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. n If you take your appliance to a refuse disposal site, cut off the power cable flush with the appliance to avoid the danger of the appliance being re-used, and disable the door catch to prevent children becoming trapped inside.

17 ENGLISH Description of the appliance 01 Worktop 02 Programme chart 03 Mains-On Light 04 Drying Time Selector Dial 05 Rating Plate 06 Door Handle 07 Fluff filter 08 Adjustable feet 09 Side vent outlets 10 Ring nut 11 Rear vent outlet 8 6 7 5 1 3 4 2 9 10 11

Max. power absorbed 2600 W (16A) DRYING CAPACITY Cotton, linen 5.0 kg Synthetics 2.5 kg 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.

This will help you to select the correct time for drying. 2 Mains-On Light This lights up when the machine starts operating and goes out at the end of the programme. 3 Drying Time Selector Dial The selector dial incorporates two drying cycles, one of up to 120 minutes at a high temperature for cotton and linen, and one of up to 80 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. Control panel 1 3 2 T D S 3 7 0 T kg 5 kg 2,5 800 / 900 70' - 90' 35' - 50' 1000 / 1200 65' - 85' 30' - 45' 800 / 900 80' - 100' 55' - 70' 1000 / 1200 75' - 95' 50' - 65' 650 50' - 60' 30' - 35' kg 2.5 kg 1

Degree of drying required Degree of spin given rpm Quantity kg Drying times mins 650 2.5 50-60 1 30-35 2.5 40-50 Store dry Never overfill the drum (do not load large quilts, for example). The laundry must be suitably spin dried in your washing machine before being placed in the tumble dryer (500rpm minimum). Drying times vary according to: - The type of laundry - The size of the load - The degree of spinning prior to drying 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 resistant synthetics, for example) select the time for the most delicate fibres and increase it by 10 mins. Drying Times Cotton and Linen Selector dial: up to 120 minutes Degree of drying required Degree of spin given rpm Quantity kg Drying times mins Store dry Iron dry 800-900 5 80-100 2.5 55-70 Iron dry 650 1 25-30 1000-1200 5 75-95 2.5 50-65 800-900 5 70-90 2.5 35-50 1000-1200 5 65-85 2.5 30-45

lo load a few moist cloths into the dryer and to let it run for about 20 minutes. This ensures that no dust and dirt is left in the drum. 1. Load the laundry Open the door by pulling the catch 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 Turn the selector dial clockwise to the desired time, in the high or low temperature section, depending on the laundry: the mains-on light illuminates and the machine starts operating. 3. When drying is completed The machine stops automatically, the mains-on light goes out. If the laundry is still too damp, select a further brief drying time, bearing in mind that during the last 8 minutes the dryer carries out the cooling and anti-crease treatment phase. Clean the filter after every drying programme. A clean filter ensures correct functioning of the appliance. P0305 P0550 60 i

machine as small loads are uneconomical. For information, here is a list of the average weights of some common laundry items. Sheet 700 - 1000 g Tablecloth 400 - 500 g Kitchen towel 70 - 120 g Table napkin 50 - 100 g Towelling hand towel 150 - 250 g Bathrobe 1000 - 1500 g Man’s shirt 200 - 300 g Pillowcase 100 - 200 g Man’s pyjamas 400 - 500 g Ladies’ nightdress 200 - 250 g n 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. n Always follow the instructions on garment labels. normal drying (high temperature) delicate drying (low temperature) do not tumble dry n 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. n Sort laundry according to type and degree of drying required. n Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and saves energy. n Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as they could attract the fluff. n The laundry must be thoroughly spun before tumble drying. n 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). n 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. n 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. n 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. n Remove the laundry when the dryer has finished drying. n If individual items are still damp after drying, set a brief post-drying time, but at least 20 minutes. This will be necessary particularly for multilayered items (e.g. collars, pockets, etc.). i

thoroughly. 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 loses fluff when drying but it goes un- noticed in the air. In a tumble dryer it simply collects in the filter. P0328 P0767 You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work.

your local Zanussi Service 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. P0307 Mod. ... Prod. No. ........ Ser. No. ............ Problem Possible cause n The dryer does not start up n The door is open. n The plug is not fitted into the wall socket. n There is no electricity supply from the wall socket. n The time selector dial is not set correctly. n The dryer does not dry properly n The filter is clogged. n Insufficient drying time. n The selected cycle is not suitable for the laundry. n Excessive laundry load. n The dryer is not correctly installed. Before contacting your local Zanussi Service Centre, please make the following checks:

Installation 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 (available through your dealer); 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

temperature low, the moisture might condense to water inside the hose. This is an unavoidable natural phenomenon. To prevent this water from Iying 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 B). Once connected to the dryer, run the vent hose to the desired outlet point, ensuring 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. To prevent wind or water flowing back into the tumble dryer, you can also orientate the end of the hose downwards. 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. Installation in a room connected to a central ventilation system may affect the correct machine functioning. If you notice that the drying cycle is unusually longer, switch the fan off or close the fan grille. 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. P1056 B P0055

the door can be reversed. This operation must be carried out by qualified personnel. Operate as follows: n Remove the door by unscrewing the two screws (1) fastening the hinge to the cabinet (Fig. A). n Remove the safety catch (2) and the plug (3) by bending the two fastening tags (Fig. A). n Refit the safety catch (2) and plug (3) on the door by reversing their positions (Fig. B). n Remove the plastic plate (4) by unscrewing the two fastening screws (Fig. A). n Refit the plastic plate (4) on the opposite side (Fig. B). n Refit the door by screwing in the two screws (1) which fasten the door to the cabinet (Fig. B). Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220- 230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.6 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket, in accordance with current wiring regulations. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. Stacking kit A special stacking kit is available through your dealer, to enable the mounting of the dryer on top of your washing machine. The assembling instructions are included in the kit. P0283 A 2 3 4 1 P0748 B 1 4 2 3 P0280