Caple TDF200 User Manual
Instruction manual for condenser tumble dryer
Model code: TDF200
Contact Caple on 0844 800 3830 or for spare parts www.4caple.co.uk
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1 / FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION
• Safety instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
• Environmental protection--------------------------------------------------------------------5
• Energy savings------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2 / DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE
• General presentation of the tumble dryer ------------------------------------------6
• The “Steam” tank --------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
3 / INSTALLING YOUR TUMBLE DRYER
• The appliance’s surroundings ------------------------------------------------------------8
• Levelling-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
• Before using the steam program for the first time ----------------------------9
• Built-in installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
• Combined washer/dryer installation---------------------------------------------------9
• Electrical connection-------------------------------------------------------------------------10
4 / PREPARING YOUR ITEMS
• Checking the condition of your laundry -------------------------------------------11
• Loading laundry into the drum----------------------------------------------------------11
5 / PROGRAMMING
• Presentation of the control panel -----------------------------------------------------12
• Drying programs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
• “Steam” programs-----------------------------------------------------------------------------14
• Your dryer’s programs ----------------------------------------------------------------------17
• The options----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
6 / REGULAR MAINTENANCE
• Filling the steam tank------------------------------------------------------------------------20
• Cleaning the steam tank ------------------------------------------------------------------21
• Cleaning the filter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
• Emptying the condenser tank-----------------------------------------------------------22
• Direct evacuation of water condenser----------------------------------------------23
• Cleaning the condenser--------------------------------------------------------------------24
• Cleaning the appliance----------------------------------------------------------------------24
• Changing the bulb-----------------------------------------------------------------------------25
7 / PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Cleaning the filter housing----------------------------------------------------------------26
• Cleaning the condenser housing------------------------------------------------------26
8 / TROUBLESHOOTING--------------------------------------------------------------------------------28
9 / AFTER-SALES SERVICE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------30
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CONTENTS
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Dear Customer,
You have just acquired a Caple dryer and we would like to thank you.
We have invested all our dedication and know-how in this appliance to best meet your
needs. With strong innovation and performance, this appliance is designed to be easy
to use.
As part of our commitment to constantly improve our products, we reserve the right to make
changes to the product’s specifications and features in the pursuit of technological advances.
Warning :
Before installing and using your appliance, please read this Installation and Usage,
which will allow you to quickly familiarise yourself with its operation.
• ENERGY SAVINGS
• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1 / FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION
— Substances contained in soiling such as oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, stain removers,
turpentine or wax must be removed before drying in your machine (by using an adapted warm water
washing programme with additional detergent for example).
— Precautions for using stain-removing products : any preliminary treatment by solvent, stain-remover, aerosol, such as acetone, alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, térébentine is prohibited because these
products are very inflammable. If your laundry requires this type of treatment, this must be done
before washing. Similarly, we recommend that you do not use these products near to your dryer or,
in general, near any electrical appliance in a poorly ventilated room in order to avoid any risk of an
explosion.
— If any incidents occur, which you cannot resolve using the troubleshooting advice we provide (see
“TROUBLESHOOTING”), contact our Technical Service Center.
— Before disposing of your worn-out appliance, make it unusable. Unplug and cut off the power
cable flush with the appliance and disengage the door lock.
— For your safety’s sake, if you wish to change your appliance’s power cable, contact a qualified
electrician.
— If any operating anomalies occur, disconnect your appliance and call our Technical Service
Center.
1 / FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION
Important :
Keep these operating instructions with
your appliance. If you should sell your
machine or give it to someone else, ensure
that the operating instructions are provided.
Please take note of these safety instructions
before installing and using your appliance.
They have been written for your safety and
that of others.
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Installation
— When you receive the appliance, unpack it or
have it unpacked immediately. Check that it
has not suffered any damage during transport. Express any reservations in writing on
the delivery slip and keep a copy.
Never connect a damaged appliance.
If your appliance is damaged, please contact
your dealer.
— Before connecting your appliance, please
refer to the installation instructions.
— Your tumble dryer must be kept disconnected from the mains supply throughout the
whole installation process.
— The electrical connection details shown on
your appliance’s information plate must match
those of the local mains supply.
— Once your appliance has been installed, the
electrical plug must remain accessible.
— Do not alter or try to alter the appliance’s
characteristics. This could be dangerous.
— If your installation requires alteration, only
entrust the electrical and plumbing work to
qualified electricians and plumbers.
— The appliance must not be installed behind a
locking door, a sliding door or a door with hinges on the opposite side to those on the dryer.
— Your appliance is designed for normal
domestic use. Do not use it for commercial or
industrial purposes or for any purpose other
than the one for which it has been designed
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Children’s safety
— This appliance must only be used by adults.
Do not let children play with the appliance and
keep pets away from it.
— Keep young children away from the
appliance when it is operating.
— Keep the packaging materials out of children’s reach (e.g.: plastic bags, polystyrene,
etc.) because they can be dangerous for children : risk of suffocation.
— This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they are
supervised or instructed concerning use of
the appliance by the person responsible for
their safety.
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Use
Important :
Your tumble dryer is designed for
domestic use only, for drying laundry suitable
for tumble drying.
Important :
You must observe the following instructions. We decline any responsibility and rescind the guarantee if these recommendations
are ignored : failure to observe them can
result in material damage and physical injury.
— Use your appliance in accordance with its
method of use, thereby avoiding injury to yourself and damage to your items. Do not use solvents in the appliance (risk of fire and explosion).
— Strictly comply with the care instructions on
your laundry.
— If you have to open the door of the drum
during the drying cycle, ensure that you do not
touch the drum immediately, as it is very hot.
• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by
dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose.
Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this
label to indicate that in countries that are a members of the European Union the used
appliances should not be mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling organised by your manufacturer will be done under the best possible conditions, in compliance
with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance collection points closest to your
home.
We thank you for doing your part to protect the environment.
— Spin your textiles at high speeds ; the residual dampness will be low, as will your energy
consumption. Even synthetic textiles must be spun before drying.
— Place the maximum load in your machine ; this will optimize the energy used. When doing so,
comply with the indications on volume provided in this instruction manual.
— The drying time and the energy consumption are both increased by a high ambient temperature
and too small a room.
— Clean the filter after each drying cycle.
— Clean the condenser twice a month.
— Swich off your tumble dryer at the cycle ends.
• GENERAL PRESENTATION OF THE TUMBLE DRYER
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2 / DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE
Important :
The “Steam” tank must be filled only with demineralised water or
with water from the recovery tank provided that it has been filtered
using the filter provided for this purpose on the steam tank inlet.
“Steam” tank
Fig. 02
2 / DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE
Fig. 01
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Control panel
Condenser tank
Condenser grill
Filter
Rating plate
(Reference for After-Sales)
Adjustable feet
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• THE “STEAM” TANK
• COMBINED WASHER/DRYER INSTALLATION
• BUILT-IN INSTALLATION
• LEVELLING
• THE APPLIANCE’S SURROUNDINGS
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3 / INSTALLING YOUR TUMBLE DRYER
• BEFORE USING THE STEAM PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST TIME
Important :
The Steam tank is empty when your appliance is delivered. Before using the Steam pro-
gram for the first time, fill the tank with demineralised water or with water from the recovery tank
(see how to proceed in the "EVERYDAY MAINTENANCE" chapter).
The steam tank is empty when your appliance is delivered.
Important :
If you are fitting the appliance underneath a worktop, you must either keep the original
laminated top, or replace it with a slimmer version using a kit available for this purpose from your
dealer. For safety reasons, the appliance must never be operated without a top.
An adaptation kit is available from your dealer. This is used to mount your tumble dryer above your
washing machine.
Important :
Check with your dealer that the kit is compatible with your washing machine. For safety reasons, fitting must be performed by a qualified professional.
3 / INSTALLING YOUR TUMBLE DRYER
Fig. 04
Fig. 03
Important :
We strongly advise against :
— Installing your appliance on a carpeted floor.
If you cannot avoid this, take all possible measures not to obstruct the circulation of air at
its base.
— Installing your dryer in a location where it
can be subject to being splashed with water.
— Installing your dryer in a small closed room
(if this is the case, open the door or the window during drying).
— Installing your dryer in a poorly ventilated
room. The temperature in the room must
remain below 30°C during drying.
Advice :
Your tumble dryer releases heat. If you place it next to another appliance or a unit, we
advise you always to leave a space in-between for air circulation (Fig. 03).
Important :
Use a level to check that the appliance
is horizontal :
Your dryer is fitted with 4 adjustable feet
(Fig.04).
To adjust the stability and levelness :
— Tip it slightly backwards.
— Screw one or more of the feet in or out using
a spanner or a screwdriver to adjust their
height to suit the shape of the floor
(Fig.04).
— Set your dryer back on its feet and check
that it is stable.
0.4 inches minimum
1 cm mini
• LOADING LAUNDRY INTO THE DRUM
• CHECKING THE CONDITION OF YOUR LAUNDRY
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4 / PREPARING YOUR ITEMS
Fig. 05
— Always adhere to the manufacturer's instructions when using softening products.
Advice :
If, before you insert your clothes in the
tumble dryer, you notice any stains, even
after washing, do not dry the items concerned. As a general rule, stains that have been
ironed or tumble-dried can no longer be
removed.
Please refer to the instructions for treating
stubborn stains provided in most washing
machine instruction manuals and, in particular, wash the stained items again.
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Preparing your laundry :
— Close all zippers and snap buttons.
— Remove any loose buttons, pins or hook fasteners.
— Knot any belts, apron strings, etc...
— Empty pockets, especially lighters and matches.
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Special notes on steam programs :
— Sort the laundry by fabric type
— Do not mix new coloured fabrics with white
fabrics.
Important :
Do not tumble-dry the following
articles :
— Clothing including rubber like materials (for
example: shower caps, waterproof clothing
and textiles, linings, pillows etc.)
— Chlorofibres (Thermolactyl* for example)
*Registered trademark
— Items containing underwiring that could
become detached
— Bulky items (duvets, eiderdowns, etc...)
— Laundry that has not been spun
— Laundry cleaned with inflammable chemicals.
Important :
Check the labels on your laundry
Normal
drying
Gentle
drying
Do not tumble dry
— Open the door by pushing (press where the
label is)
(Fig. 05)
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— Check that the filter is in its housing .
— Insert washed and spun clothes loosely in
the drum
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— Take care not to let any fabrics get caught in
the door.
— Close the door.
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Recommended loads :
The maximum capacity of the dryer is 8 kg.
— To reduce creasing and optimize drying
times, we recommend you do not overload the
machine.
— To optimise the performance of the wrinkleremoving cycles, we recommend that you limit
the quantity of laundry at 2 kg.
3 / INSTALLING YOUR TUMBLE DRYER
• ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Danger :
To make the electrical connection to your appliance :
— Do not use an extension, an adapter, a multiple socket or a programmable timer.
— The plug must be easily accessible but be out of children’s reach.
— If there's any doubt about the condition of your installation, contact your installer or a qualified
Brandt-approved professional.
— Never eliminate the electrical Earthing system.
The electrical installation must comply with the prevailing standards and the Electricity Board’s
regulations in the country concerned, particularly regarding Earthing and installation in shower
rooms.
We cannot be held responsible for any incident caused by poor electrical installation.
• REPLACING THE ELECTRIC POWER CABLE
Important :
To ensure your safety, this must be carried out by the manufacturer's after-sales service
team or a qualified professional.
Advice :
In order to easily find your appliance’s reference numbers in the future, we recommend
that you note them down on the “After-Sales Service and Consumer Relations” page (this page
also explains where to find these on your appliance).
Your appliance complies with European Directives 2006/95/EEC (Low Voltage Directive) and
2004/108/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).
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