ARISTON TCF 87B 6H1 (AUS) User Manual

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

English, 1

TCF 87

Contents

Important information, 2-3

Installation, 4

Where to put your dryer Ventilation Water drain Electrical connection Before you start using your dryer

Dryer description, 5

The features Control panel

The Display, 6

Start and programmes, 7-11

Choosing a programme Programmes and tables The controls

Laundry, 12-13

Sorting your laundry Wash care labels Special clothing items Drying times

Warnings and Suggestions, 14

General safety Saving energy and respecting the environment

Maintenance and Care, 15

Switching off the electricity Cleaning the filter after each cycle Check the drum after each cycle Empty the water container after each cycle Cleaning the condenser unit Cleaning the dryer

Troubleshooting, 16

Service, 17

Disposal

! Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to refer to it when necessary. Take it with you when you move, and should you sell this appliance or pass it on to another party, make sure that this booklet is supplied along with the dryer so that the new owner may be informed about warnings and suggestions on how the appliance works. ! Read these instructions carefully; the following pages contain important information on installation and suggestions on how the appliance works.

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Important Information

For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below:

Fluff Filter...

! You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle.

STEP 1.

Open the door of your dryer.

! Failure to clean the filter after EVERY drying cycle will affect the drying performance of your machine.

- It will take longer to dry and as a result will use more electricity during drying.

STEP 2.

Remove the filter.

STEP 3.

Open the filter and clean any fluff deposits from the filter mesh.

STEP 4.

Refit the filter - NEVER run the dryer without the filter in position.

Water Container...

! You MUST empty the water container after EVERY drying cycle.

STEP 1.

Pull the water container towards you and remove it fully from the dryer.

! Failure to empty the water container will result in:

- The machine will stop heating (so the load may still be wet at the end of the drying cycle).

- When the water container is full, the ‘Empty Water’ icon will be on, the display will show ‘H20’ and the ‘water container full’ icon will flash.

STEP 2.

Remove either the small or large cap and empty the water from the container.

STEP 3.

Refit the water container, ensuring that it is pushed fully back into position.

! The ‘Empty Water’ icon reminds you to empty the water container at the start and end of each programme.

Priming the Water Collection System

When your dryer is new, the water container will not collect water until the system is primed... this will take 1 or 2 drying cycles. Once primed it will collect water during every drying cycle.

Important Information

Condenser Unit...

! You MUST clean the fluff from the condenser EVERY month.

STEP 1.

Open the condenser cover

- hold the handle and pull towards you.

STEP 2.

Remove the condenser by rotating the 3 clips then pulling the condenser towards you. (There may be some water in the tubes, this is normal).

STEP 3.

Flush the condenser, from the rear with water, to remove any fluff deposits.

STEP 4.

Refit the condenser unit

- ensure that the unit is pushed in fully, all 3 clips are re-secured and the positiong arrows on the front of the condenser are pointing upwards.

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Check that:

- The positioning arrows are pointing upwards.

- The 3 clips are re-secured back into their ‘lock’ position.

Rotate 3 clips

! Failure to clean the condenser could cause premature failure of your dryer.

Installation

Where to put your dryer

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Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can damage the appliance.

Minimum gap 10mm

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If you are going to install the appliance under a work counter, be sure to leave a 10mm space between the

Minimum gaps

15mm

top and any other objects on or above the machine and a 15mm space between the sides and lateral furnishings or walls.

This is to ensure proper air circulation.

Ventilation

When the dryer is in use, there has to be adequate ventilation. Make sure you put your dryer in an environment that is not damp and has proper air circulation throughout. Airflow around the dryer is essential to condense the water produced during the washing, the dryer will not operate efficiently in an enclosed space or cupboard.

! We do not recommend that the dryer is installed in a cupboard because dangerous levels of heat can build up. ! The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer in such a way that a full opening of the dryer door is restricted. ! If using the dryer in a small or cold room some condensation could be experienced.

Water drain

If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be plumbed into this drain. This does away with the need to empty the water container. If the dryer is stacked onto or installed next to a washing machine it can share the same drain. The dryer is supplied with a length of hose and this must be used to drain the condensed water under certain conditions.

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If you are using a washing machine with a spin speed below 1100 rpm and drying loads of 7 kg or more, also for energy label tests to AUS/NZS 2442 you must plumb out the water or the container may fill before the clothes are dried. Follow the instructions below:

The height of the drain must be less than 3' (1m) from the bottom of the dryer.

Remove the existing hose from

picture A

position shown in picture A.

Then fit the supplied length of hose to position shown in picture B.

! Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked when the dryer is in its final location. The length of the hose can be

picture B

reduced if necessary to avoid this.

Electrical connections

Make sure of the following before you insert the plug into the the electrical socket:

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The socket must be grounded.

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The socket must be able to sustain the machines maximum power, which is indicated on the rating label (see Dryer Description).

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Power voltage must be within the values indicated on the rating label (see Dryer Description).

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The socket must be compatible with the dryers plug. Should this not be the case, replace the plug or the

socket. ! The dryer must not be installed outdoors, even if the space is sheltered. It can be very dangerous if it is exposed to rain or storms. ! Once installed, the dryers electrical wire and plug must be within easy reach.

! Do not use extension cords. ! The power cord must not be bent or squashed. ! The power cord supplied should be checked

periodically and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this dryer and fitted only by authorised technicians (see Service). New or longer power cords are supplied at an extra charge by authorised dealers. ! Ensure that any portable outlet or extension lead is positioned so that it is not subjected to any splashing or ingress of moistures. ! The manufacturer denies any responsibility should any of these rules not be followed. ! If in doubt about any of the above consult a qualified electrician.

Before you start using your dryer

Once you have installed your dryer and before you use it, clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust that could have accumulated during transport.

Dryer Description

The features

Control panel

Rating plate

Filter

Condenser cover

Indicator

PROGRAMME

knob

Water container

Model & Serial numbers

Air intake grille

CHILD LOCK

Button & Light

Condenser cover handle (Pull to open)

HEAT LEVEL

Button & Lights

ON/OFF

Button

The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is running and this button is pressed and held for more that 3 seconds the dryer is turned off, it counts down 3, 2, 1, Off and the programme is then cancelled. Press and hold for more than 3 seconds and the dryer reactivates.

The PROGRAMMES knob sets the programme: rotate it until the indicator is pointing to the programme you want to select (see Start and Programmes).

The OPTION buttons select available options for your selected programme. The lights indicate that the option has been selected (see Start and Programmes).

The START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected programme. When you press this button there will be one beep and the progress lights will flash to confirm the action. When a programme is running, holding this button in pauses the programme and stops the dryer. The light is green when programme is running, flashing amber if the programme has been paused or flashing green if on standby waiting to start a programme (see Start and Programmes).

The Display Unit gives an indication of the drying or delay time together with icons that light to give warning information and show the status of your programmes progress.

Display Unit &

Selection Buttons

OPTION

Buttons & Lights

The three buttons below the display select ‘Automatic’ or ‘Timed Dry’ and if required a delayed start (see Start and Programmes or The Display).

The CHILD LOCK button/light : Press and hold this button after selecting your programme and any options, the light turns on. This prevents the programme settings from being changed. When the light is lit, the other buttons are disabled. Hold the button to cancel and the light will go out.

The Empty Water icon : signals that the water container should be emptied. The display will take a few seconds to update after replacing the empty water container, the dryer must be running for this to happen (see The Controls). Note: If the water container fills the ‘water container full ‘icon flashes, the display shows , the heat is turned off and your clothes will not dry.

The Clean Filter icon : gives a reminder before every programme, that it is essential to clean the filter every time the dryer is used (see Maintenance and Care).

The Clean Condenser icon : gives a reminder that it is essential to clean the condenser at regular intervals (see Maintenance and Care).

START/PAUSE

Button & Light

The Display

The Display has three main functions, each with its corresponding button.

Dryness Sensing Levels

After selecting a programme that has a Sensor Dry option, press and release the button until the required dryness sensing level is displayed. If the sensing option is not available with your selected programme, the display will flash and the buzzer will beep three times. ! Some sensing programmes do not have all seven dryness level options available.

Dryness levels:

Damp Dry: Dries your items ready to be ironed using a machine or rotary ironer.

Iron Dry: Dries your items ready to be ironed with a hand iron.

Hanger Dry Plus: Dries your delicate items ready to be hanged for final drying.

Hanger Dry: Dries your items ready to be hanged for final drying.

Light Dry: Dries your delicate items ready to be put away.

Cupboard Dry: Dries your items ready to be put away.

Extra Dry: Dries your items ready to be worn.

Timed Dry

After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry option, press the button and the Timed Dry icon will light, the display will reduce the selected time each time you press and release this button (see Start and Programmes). Each programme that has a timed option has different times available and the selection of up to 11 drying times will also depend on the heat setting that your have selected.

Each press of the button decreases the drying time. If you change your mind, press the Sensor Dry button and the sensing level options are available.

If the Timed Dry option is not available the display will flash and the buzzer will beep three times. The selected time remains displayed after the programme starts and can be changed during the programme if you wish.

Delay Timer

After selecting a programme that has a Delay Timer option, a delay start time can be selected. Each press of the Delay Timer button advances the delay setting in 30 minutes increments from to and then increments from to then and then after five seconds cancels the

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delay. For delays of 10 hours or more the display counts down the time in hours until 10 hours, then the display shows and then continues to count down in minutes. For delays 9 hours or less the display shows hours and minutes and then counts down in minutes for all of the delay. After the START/PAUSE button is pressed the delay time can be changed or cancelled. When the delay period finishes the delay icon is off and the Time to End is displayed. Note: During this period the clothes will tumble occasionally to prevent creases developing.

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10h

24h

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Time to End

If the delay icon is off the time displayed is the Time to End for the programme running. When timed programmes are selected the time displayed throughout the cycle is the actual time remaining. When Automatic programmes are selected the time displayed is an estimate of the time remaining: When the programme is selected the display shows the time required to dry a full load. The time remaining is constantly monitored during the drying cycle and is updated to show the best forecast. The Time to End is displayed in hours and minutes and counts down each minute. The colons between the hours and minutes in the display flash to show the time is counting down. The display also shows if there is a problem with your dryer, if this occurs the display will show F followed by a fault code number, the three option lights and the START/PAUSE light will also flash amber (see Troubleshooting).

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