Care, Use and Installation booklet
TUMBLE DRYER
EN F ES
English, 1
Français, 13 Espanol, 25
TVM63
Contents
Warnings and Safety instructions, 3
Important safety instructions
Grounding Instructions
Dryer Description, 4
The front
The back
Control panel
Start and Programs, 5-6
Choosing a Program
Table of Programs
Laundry, 6-7
Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Special clothing items
Drying times
Maintenance and Care, 9
When to Switch off the
electricity
Clean the filter after
each cycle
Check the drum after
each cycle
Cleaning the dryer
Troubleshooting, 10
Spare Parts
Installation, 11-12
Electrical
Where to put your dryer
Exhaust Ducting
Stacking Kit
Warranties, 13
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TD4176 Issue 1
WARNING–Risk of Fire
Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.
Do not install a clot hes dryer with flexible plastic ven ting materials.
If flexib le metal (foil type) du ct is in stalled, it must be of a specific type
ident ified by the appliance manufactu rer a s suitable for use with clothes dryers.
Flexible venting mat erials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint.
These conditions will obstruct clothes d ryer airflow and increa se the ri sk of fire.
To red uce the risk of severe injury or death , follow all installatio n instructions.
Save these instructions.
« AVERTISSEMENT. Risque d’incendie.»
«Les sécheu ses d oivent être installé espar un installateu r qualifié.»
«Les séche uses doivent être insta llées selon les instructions du fabricant et les codes locaux.»
«Ne pas ra ccorde r de matériaux d’évacuation en plastique à une sécheuse. Si une gaine métallique flexible (de
type pe llicule métallique) est insta llée, elle doit ê tre d’un type rec ommandé pa r le fabricant pour utilisation av ec la
sécheuse. Les matériaux d’évacuation en pl asti que ont tendance à s’affaisser, et ils sont faciles à écraser et
retiennent la charpie. Ces cond itions obstruero nt la circulation de l’air et au gmenteront le risque d’incendie.»
«Afin de réduire le risque de blessure grave ou de mort, suivre tou tes les instructions d’installa tion.»
«Conserver ces instru ctions.»
Advertencia - Riesgo de Incendio
La instalación de la secadora de ropa debe ser realizada por un instalador calificado.
Instale la secad ora de ropa de acuerdo con las instrucciones d el fabricante y los código s locales.
No instale la secadora de ropa con materiales de ventilación de plástico fle xib les.
Si instala un conducto de meta l flexible (tipo lámina), éste d ebe ser del tipo específico identificado por el
fabricante del electrodom éstico com o adecuado para su ut ilización en secad oras de ro pa.
Se c onoce que los materiales de ventil ació n de plástico colapsan, se ap lastan fácilmente y atra pan pelusas.
Es tas condicione s obstruirá n la salida se a ire y aumenta rán el riesgo de incendio.
Para re ducir el riesgo de daño severo o muerte, si ga todas las instruccion es de i nstalación.
Guarde estas instrucciones.
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Warnings and Safety Instructions
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WARNING
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should never be obstructed.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION
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Do not use the dryer unless the filter is securely in place
(see Maintenance)
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Do not overload the dryer
loads).
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Do not load items that are dripping wet.
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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.
•
Carefully check all instructions on clothing labels
Laundry).
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Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.
•
Do not tumble dry acrylic fibers at high
temperatures.
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Complete each program with its Air Fluff
phase.
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Do not turn off the dryer when there are still warm
items inside.
•
Never climb on top of the dryer. It could result in
damage.
•
Comply with specified electrical requirements.
Installation).
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Always buy original spare parts and accessories
(see Troubleshooting).
Grounding Instructions
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
DO NOT modify the plug provided with the appliance: if
it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician or exchange the cord with an
appropriate one rated for the dryer
REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE
AND CURRENT REQUIREMENTS.
location)
The dryer should be connected to the mains supply via
a suitable socket which is
your dryer
This dryer must be connected to 15A INDIVIDUAL
BRANCH CIRCUIT.
For full details see Installation Instructions sections of
this book.
IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
(see Laundry
for maximum
(see Installation).
WARNING:
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(See diagram for
accessible
after installing
TD4079C15 Issue 1
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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 read carefully.
Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury
to persons when using your appliance, follow
the basic precautions including the following.
Read all the instructions before using the appliance.
•
•
Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode
•
Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
•
Before the appliance is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment
•
Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
•
Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
•
Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance instructions.
•
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener or product
•
Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
•
Clean lint filter before and after each load.
Maintenance
•
Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surroundings free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
•
The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should
be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
•
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a
load to catch fire.
•
This tumble dryer has been designed for home, and not
professional, use.
• This dryer must be used by adults, and the instructions
in this booklet should be followed carefully.
•
Do not touch the appliance while barefoot or with wet
hands or feet.
• The appliance must be installed correctly and have
proper ventilation. The air intake vents behind the
machine, the outlet vents.
(see Installation).
•
Check to see if the dryer is empty before loading it.
The back of the dryer could become very
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hot. Never touch it while in use.
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Dryer Description
TD4177W Issue 1
EN
The front
Control Panel
The back
The START button begins drying a s elected
program (see Start and Programs).
The HEAT button selects drying temperature
(see Start and Programs).
In HIGH heat.
Out: LOW heat.
The Dry ing Guide allows you to consult a user
friendly table of fabric types and load capacities.
The Special Pr ograms Guide gives a guide to the
available pro grams.
The PROGRAMS k nob sets the program: rotate it
clockwise, never counter-clockwise, until the indicator is
pointing to the program you want to select (see Start
and Programs). The program knob will advance to the 0
position after the program ends.
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