ARISTON TCF 97B 6XX1(EX)60Hz User Manual
Instruction booklet
TUMBLE DRYER
GB
English, 1
AR
Arabic,17
TCF 97B
Contents
Installation, 2
Warnings, 4
Care and maintenance, 6
Control Panel, 8
The Display, 9
Start and Programmes, 10-13
Laundry, 14
Troubleshooting, 15
Service, 16
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appliance or pass it on to another party, make sure that this booklet
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tant information on installation and suggestions on how the appliance
works
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I
nstallation
Where to install the tumble dryer
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• Install the dryer far
from gas ranges, stoves,
radiators or hobs, as
flames may damage it.
If the dryer is installed
below a worktop,
ensure there are 10
mm between the
upper panel of the
dryer and any objects
above it, and 15 mm between the sides of
the machine and the walls or furniture units
adjacent to it. This ensures adequate air
circulation.The appliance must be installed
with the rear surface placed against a wall.
Ventilation
• The room must be adequately ventilated while the dryer
is running. Make sure that the dryer is installed in a room
that is not damp and has with adequate air circulation. The
flow of air around the dryer is essential to allow water to
condense during drying; the dryer will not function properly if
it is placed in an enclosed space or inside a cabinet.
! Some condensation may form if the dryer is used in a small
or cold room.
!
We do not recommend that the dryer is
installed in a cupboard but the dryer must never
be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding
door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
side to that of the dryer door.
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 height of the drain must be less than 3’ (1 m) from
the bottom of the dryer.
Remove existing hose from position shown in picture A and fit
a suitable length of hose and connect as shown in picture B.
! Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked
when the dryer is in its final location.
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15 mm
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Picture A
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Picture B
Electrical connections
Before plugging the appliance into the socket,
check the following:
• Make sure your hands are dry.
• The socket must have an earth connection.
• The socket must be able to withstand
the machine’s maximum power output as
indicated on the rating plate.
• The power supply voltage must fall within
the values indicated on the data plate.
• The socket must be compatible with the
dryer’s plug. Should this not be the case,
replace the plug or the socket.
! DO NOT use extension cords.
! The dryer must not be installed outdoors,
even if the space is sheltered. It can be very
dangerous if exposed to rain or storms.
! Once installed, the dryer’s electrical wire
and plug must be within reach.
! The power cord must not be bent or
squashed.
! The power must be regularly checked. If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or
simi-larly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard. (see Assistance). New or longer electric
cords are supplied by authorised dealers at a
supplementary cost.
! 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
Preliminary information
Once the tumble dryer is installed, clean the inside of the
drum before operating it and remove any dirt accumulated
during transportation.
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Maximum load: 9 kg
This household tumble drier is a Condenser
The weighted Annual Energy Consumption (AEc)* kWh 1) 616.0
This household tumble drier is a Automatic
Energy consumption full load; Edry - kWh 2) 5.2
Energy consumption partial load; Edry½ - kWh 2) 2.82
Power consumption: off-mode (Po) - Watts 0.14
Power consumption: left-on mode (Pl) - Watts 2.77
Prog. Time - weighted (Tt) full & partial load - minutes 3) 110
Full load (Tdry) - minutes 147
Partial load (Tdry½) - minutes 82
weighted (Ct) full & partial load 3) 81
full load (Cdry) 83
partial load (Cdry½) 79
Airborne acoustical noise emissions - dB(A) re 1 pW 69
Programme time in minute, for program “Synthetics” full load
65
Partial load for program “Synthetics” N/A
Average condensation efficiency - %
1) "Standard cotton” at full and partial load is the standard programme to which the
information in the label and the fiche relates. The standard cotton program is
suitable to dry at cupboard level (0%) cotton laundry and is the most efficient
programme in terms of energy consumption. Partial load is half the rated load.
2) based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial
load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption
will depend on how the appliance is used.
3) Weighted average of 3 cycles at full load and 4 cycles at half load.
Regulation 932/2012.
Energy consumption in kWh, for program “Synthetics” full load
1.38
Energy efficiency class on a scale from A+++ (low consumption)
to D (high consumption)
B
Duration of the 'left-on mode' for power management system minutes
30
Condensation efficiency class on a scale from G (least efficient) to
A (most efficient)
B
Product Data - Regulation 392/2012.
Brand
ARISTON
Model
TCF 97B 6XX1 (EX)
Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton
programme" at full load - kg
9.0
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Warnings
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! This appliance has been designed and built
according to international safety standards.
These warnings are given for safety reasons
and must be followed carefully.
General safety
• This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
• This tumble dryer has been designed for
home, and not professional, use.
• Do not touch the appliance while barefoot
or with wet hands or feet.
• Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug,
not the cord.
• After using the dryer, turn it off and unplug
it. Keep the door closed to make sure that
children do not use it as a toy.
•Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the dryer.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
•Children of less than 3 years should be
kept away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised.
• The appliance must be installed correctly
and have proper ventilation. The air intake
at the front of the dryer should never be
obstructed (see Installation).
• Never use the dryer on carpeting where the
pile height would prevent air from entering
the dryer from the base.
• Check to see if the dryer is empty before
loading it.
The back of the dryer could become
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very hot. Never touch it while in use.
• Do not use the dryer unless the filter,
watercontainer and condenser are securely
in place (see Maintenance).
• Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry for
maximum loads).
• Do not load items that are dripping wet.
• Carefully check all instructions on clothing
labels (see Laundry).
• Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.
• Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high
temperatures.
• Do not turn off the dryer when there are
still warm items inside.
• Clean the filter after each use (see
Maintenance).
• Empty the water container after each use
(see Maintenance).
• Clean the condenser unit at regular intervals
(see Maintenance).
• Do not allow lint to collect around the
dryer.
• Never climb on top of the dryer. It could
result in damage.
• Always follow electrical standards and
requirements (see Installation).
• Always buy original spare parts and
accessories (see Service).
To minimise the risk of fire
in your tumble dryer, the
following should be observed:
• Tumble dry items only if they have been
washed with detergent and water, rinsed
and been through the spin cycle. It is a fire
hazard to dry items that HAVE NOT been
washed with water.
• Do not dry garments that have been
treated with chemical products.
• Do not tumble dry items that have
been spotted or soaked with vegetable
or cooking oils, this constitutes a fire
hazard. Oil-affected items can ignite
spontaneously,especially when exposed
to heat sources such as a tumble dryer.
The items become warm, causing
an oxidisation reaction with the oil,
Oxidisation creates heat. If the heat
cannot escape, items can become hot
enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or
storing oil-effected items can prevent
heat from escaping and so create a fire
hazard.If it is unavoidable that fabrics
containing vegetable or cooking oil or
those that have been contaminated with
hair care products be placed in a tumble
dryer they should first be washed with
extra detergent - this will reduce, but not
eliminate the hazard. They should not
be removed from the dryer and piled or
stacked while hot.
• Do not tumble dry items that have
previously been cleaned in or washed
in, soaked in or soiled with petrol/
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other
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flammable or explosive substances. Highly
flammable substances commonly used in
domestic environments including cooking
oil, acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene,
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers. Ensure these items have been
washed in hot water with an extra amount
of detergent before being dried in the
tumble dryer.
• Do not tumble dry items containing foam
rubber (also known as latex foam), or
similarly textured rubber like materials.
Foam rubber materials can, when heated,
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
• Fabric softener or similar products should
not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate
the effects of static electricity unless the
practice is specifically recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener product.
• Do not tumble dry undergarments that
contain metal reinforcements eg. bras
with metal reinforcing wires. Damage to
the tumble dryer can result if the metal
reinforcements come loose during drying.
• Do not tumble dry rubber, plastic articles
such as shower caps or babies waterproof
covers, polythene or paper.
• Do not tumble dry rubber backed articles,
clothes fitted with foam rubber pads,
pillows, galoshes and rubber coated tennis
shoes.
• Remove all objects from pockets such as
lighters and matches.
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! WARNING: Never stop the dryer before
the end of the drying cycle unless all
items are quickly removed and spread
out so that the heat is dissipated.
Save energy and respect the
environment
• Wring out all items to eliminate excess water
before tumble drying (if you use a washing
machine first, select a high spin cycle). Doing
this will save time and energy during drying.
• Always dry full loads - you save energy: single
items or small loads take longer to dry.
• Clean the filter after each use to contain energy
consumption costs (see Maintenance).
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Care and maintenance
Disconnecting the power supply
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! Disconnect the dryer when not in use or
during cleaning and maintenance operations.
Cleaning the filter after each
cycle
The filter is a fundamental component of the
dryer: its function is to collect lint and fluff that
form during drying.
Clean the filter once
drying is completed, by
rinsing it under
running water or cleaning
it with a vacuum cleaner.
Should the filter become
clogged, the flow of air
inside the dryer will be
seriously hampered: drying times becomes
loger and more energy is consumed. Moreover,
the dryer may become
damaged.
The filter is located in
front of the dryer seal
(see Picture).
Removing the filter:
1. Pull the filter’s plastic
handle upwards (see
Picture).
2. Clean the fluff off the filter and replace it
correctly. Ensure that the filter is pushed fully
home.
! Do not use the dryer unless the filter has
been replaced in its holder.
Checking the drum after each cycle
Rotate the drum manually to remove smaller items (handkerchiefs) that could have been left inside the dryer.
Cleaning the drum
! Avoid using abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel cleaning
agents to clean the drum. A coloured film may appear on the
stainless steel drum surface: it may be caused by a combination of water and/or cleaning agents such as wash-softeners.
This coloured film does not affect the dryer’s performance.
Emptying the water container after
each cycle
Remove the water container and
empty it into a sink or other
suitable drain outlet, then
replace it correctly.
Always check the water container and empty it before starting
a new drying cycle.
-Failure to empty the water container may cause
the following:
- The dryer stops heating (thus the load may still be
damp at the end of the drying cycle).
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 cycle.
Cleaning the condenser unit.
• Remove the condenser (see Picture
below) unit regularly (monthly) and clean off
any fluff deposits from the plates by rinsing it
with cold water running on the rear end of the
condenser.
Removing the condenser:
1. Disconnect the dryer from the power
supply and open the door.
2. Open the
condenser cover (see
Picture below), unlock
the three catches by
turning them 90°
anti-clockwise, then pull
on the grip to remove
the condenser.
3. Clean the surface
of the seals and replace
the unit with the arrows
pointing upwards, while
making sure that the
catches are securely
fixed.
Cleaning the tumble
dryer
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• The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be
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cleaned with a damp cloth.
• Clean the front air intake grille regularly (every 6
months) with a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint, fluff
or dust deposits. Furthermore, remove any lint deposits from the front part of the condenser and from the
filter area, using a vacuum cleaner every so often.
! Do not use solvents or abrasives.
! Have the dryer checked regularly by authorised tech-
nical personnel in order to ensure that the electrical and
mechanical parts work safely (see Assistance).
Quick Tips
!Remember to clean your filter and
Condenser unit after each load.
! Remember to empty your water
container after each load.
! Doing this will keep your machine
working at its BEST!
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Water container
Rear
Condenser unit
Ta p
Condenser Unit
Front
Model & Serial numbers
Catches
Handle
Rating plate
Cover
Filter
Air intake
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Control panel
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PROGRAMME
knob
ON/OFF
Button
Indicator
Display Unit &
Selection Buttons
Key Lock
Button & Light
OPTION
Buttons & Lights
START/PAUSE
Button & Light
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).
HEAT LEVEL
Button & Lights
The OPTION buttons select available options for your selected pr ogramme. The lights indicate that the option has been
selected.
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, pressing 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.
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.
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 Key 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 “H20”, 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).
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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.
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Timed Dry
Delay Timer
Time to End
After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry option, press the Timed Dry 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 you 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.
After selecting a programme that has a Delay Timer option, a delay start time can be selected. Each press of the
Delay Timer button
from 10h to 24h then OFF and then after five seconds cancels the delay.
For delays of 10 hours or more the display counts down the time in hours until 10 hours, then the display shows
“9:59” 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
finishes the delay icon
Note: During this period the clothes will tumble occasionally to help prevent creases developing.
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).
advances the delay setting in 30 minutes increments from 0:30 to 9:30 and then increments
is pressed the delay time can be changed or cancelled. When the delay period
is off and the Time to End is displayed.
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Start and Programmes
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Choosing a Programme
1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket.
2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry).
3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place and the water container is empty and in place (see
Maintenance).
4. Load the machine and make sure that the items are not in the way of the door seal. Close the door.
5. Press the On/Off Button .
6. Select the Programmes selection that corresponds with fabric being dried by checking the Programmes table (see
Programmes) as well as the indications for each type of fabric (see Laundry).
7. Where available, choose Sensor Dry or Timed Dry option pressing and releasing the corresponding button
until the desired level or time is displayed.
8. Set a delay time and other options as necessary (see The Display).
9. If you wish the buzzer to sound at the end of the programme, press the sound button . If you have selected the
Crease Care option, this option is not available.
10. Press the START button to begin. The display will show the estimated time to end.
During the drying programme, you can check on your laundry and take out the items that are dry while the others
continue drying. When you close the door again, press START in order to resume drying.
11. During the last few minutes of Drying Programmes before the programme is completed, the final COOL TUMBLE
phase is entered (fabrics are cooled), this phase should always be allowed to complete.
12. To let you know that your programme is complete the buzzer will beep 3 times and the display shows END (Note:
if the SOUND option was selected the buzzer beeps 3 times every 30 seconds for 5 minutes).Open the door, take
your laundry out, clean the filter and replace it. Empty the water container and replace it (see Maintenance).
13. Switch dryer off using the On/Off button.
Standby mode
This tumble dryer, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system which
is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected. Press and hold the On-Off button until the dryer reactivates.
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