Creda HB37679 User Manual
TUMBLE DRYER
INSTRUCTION BOOK
SECADORA DE TAMBOR
LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES
SECADOR DE TAMBOR
MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES
Contents
Safety Advice 3-4
Electrical Requirements 4
Features - get to know the main parts of your Dryer 5
Where to put your Dryer 6
How to use your Dryer 7
The Controls 8
Sorting your laundry 9
Wash Care Labels 10
Items requiring special attention 11
Emptying Your Water Container 12
Guide to Drying Times 13
Caring for your dryer 14
If something goes wrong 15
If it still won’t work 16
Retention of this Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on
the safe and proper use of the appliance.
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind,
make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the
appliance and safety warnings.
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For your safety
IMPORTANT
Using your Tumble Dryer is easy.
Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your
Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time.
NEVER ● Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer.
NEVER ● Allow the air inlet at the front of the dryer or the air outlet at the back
to be obstructed.
NEVER ● Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum.
NEVER ● Tumble dry without the Filter, Water Container or Condenser in
position.
NEVER ● Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place
dripping wet items in the drum.
NEVER ● Allow lint to collect around the dryer.
NEVER ● Add liquid or sheet fabric conditioner to the dryer, use liquid
conditioner in the final rinse of your wash.
NEVER ● Use the dryer for commercial drying, the dryer is only suitable for
domestic use.
NEVER ● Dry Acrylics or synthetics on the high heat setting.
NEVER ● Tumble articles that have NOT been well washed in water and
detergent then well rinsed and spun.
NEVER ● Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such
as: petrol, oil, paint, hair lacquer, creams, cooking fat or oil.
NEVER ● Tumble dry: rubber, foam rubber, plastic, plastic foam, nappy pants
or liners, polythene or paper. Any dry cleaned garments. Large, very
bulky items including duvets and sleeping bags.
NEVER ● Attempt to stand on top of your dryer, it is not designed for
such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such
abuse.
NEVER ● Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands.
IMPORTANT
A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED
TUMBLE DRYER.
WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF, REMOVE THE PLUG
AND CLOSE THE DOOR.
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For your safety
ALWAYS ● Empty the water container after EACH drying cycle.
ALWAYS ● Clean the filter, it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff
after EACH drying cycle.
ALWAYS ● Ensure condenser is free of fluff. Regular cleaning is
recommended.
ALWAYS ● When the dryer is not in use, switch off, remove plug, and
close the door.
ALWAYS ● Comply with the specified electrical requirements.
ALWAYS ● Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate
ventilation.
ALWAYS ● Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on
the control.
ALWAYS ● Observe the rules for drying garments:
In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a
tumble dryer unless they are labelled ‘Superwash’,
‘Machine washable’ or have the ‘May be tumble dried’
symbol:
If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine.
Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool
shrinkage is irreversible, i.e. it will not stretch back to
the original size and shape.
ALWAYS ● Buy genuine accessories and spares.
Electrical Requirements
Changing the
mains cable
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WARNING: This appliance must be earthed!
REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT
REQUIREMENTS.
The dryer should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable
socket which is accessible after installing your dryer.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following:
GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
If a replacement plug is to be fitted, the appropriate wire must be
connected to the correct terminal,the cut-off plug must be disposed
of safely. DO NOT leave where it can be inserted into a socket and
create a shock hazard.
Should the mains lead ever require replacing at any time please
contact your nearest Service Centre. A charge will be made for the
replacement of the mains lead or if you require a longer lead.
The mains lead must only be replaced by a specially prepared
cable obtainable from your Spares Stockist and fitted by a
qualified electrician.
NOTE: IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT
A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer
See “The Controls”
Plinth Moulding
(Not fitted to all models)
Fluff filter
CLEAN AFTER
EACH LOAD
Push here to
open door
Air intake
grille
Serial & Model
numbers
NOTE: If your
dryer is new wipe
out the inside of
the drum before
you first use it to
remove any dust
which may have
accumulated
during transit.
Door latch
Condenser
(Keep clear of fluff)
Clean periodically
Door
catch
Water Container
(Empty after Each Load)
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Where to put and vent your dryer
Your Tumble Dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hob,
cooker, heater or eye level grill as flames from the burners could
cause damage to your machine.. When the dryer is fitted under a
work surface, allow space for air to exit the rear grille, a 15mm gap
each side of the dryer is recommended. This airflow is essential to
condense the water produced drying the washing.
If you are using this dryer adjacent or stacked on top of a washing
machine SEPARATE mains plugs and sockets must be used for
each appliance. DO NOT use 2-way adaptors or extension leads.
Stack it on your
Washing Machine
DOOR
LATCH
Both your tumble dryer and front loading washing machine are
similar in design allowing the tumble dryer to be permanently
stacked on top saving you valuable floor space. A special stacking
kit complete with instructions is available from your retailer or
nearest Spares Centre.
IMPORTANT
Only use genuine stacking kits. When ordering you must state
the model numbers of both your Washing Machine and your
Tumble Dryer. Unsuitable kits may result in a potential hazard
and will invalidate your warranty rights.
HINGE
DOOR
CATCH
Door Reversal
Instructions
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HINGE
The door of your Dryer is reversible and can easily be changed .
Exchange diagonally hinge brackets and blanking plugs. Exchange
door latch and catch with their opposite blanking plates. See diagram
above.
How to use your dryer
1. Plug in, switch
on electricity.
3. Open the door
by pressing and
releasing the front
panel in the position
shown.
5. Load the dryer
placing the clothes
carefully in the
drum pushing
them well towards
the back and
away from the
door seal. Close
the door.
WARNING: WHEN
SWITCHING ON
OR OFF, PLEASE
ENSURE THAT
YOUR HANDS
ARE DRY
2. Sort your laundry
(see section “Sorting
Your Laundry”)
4. Always check
the following:
6. Select the
relevant heat setting
(see section “The
Controls”)
FLUFF FILTER
is clean and in place
WATER CONTAINER
is empty and in place
CONDENSER
is clean and in place
7. Select the
required programme
or drying time. (see
section “The
Controls”)
8. Press the
START switch to
commence the
drying programme.
The ‘Cool Tumble’
phase
9. When finished
open the door and
take out the
laundry. Clean and
replace the fluff
filter, and empty the
water container.
About 10 minutes before the programme is completed, the heating
elements will be switched off and the programme enters the final
‘Cool Tumble’ phase. During this phase the fabric is cooled. You
should always allow the dryer to complete this phase.
By opening the door you can check the dryness of the load as often
as you wish and if you want to remove some items before they are
fully dry. (This is particularly useful for a mixed load where you want
to iron some items, but others are to be fully dried.) You will need to
press the start button after closing the door to re-start the
programme. See section ‘The Controls’.
10.Switch off
electricity and
remove plug from
socket.
WARNING: WHEN
SWITCHING ON
OR OFF, PLEASE
ENSURE THAT
YOUR HANDS
ARE DRY
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The Controls
Control panel Mains light Empty water light
Start switch Heat Selection Switch
Setting the timer
120
10
20
30
40
110
100
90
80
50
70
60
Selecting the
required Heat
Setting
Starting the
Dryer
Empty Water
Light
The drying time for both heat settings is controlled by the timer. All
you have to do is turn the Timer Control clockwise until the required
time appears in line with the indicator.
Do not rotate the knob beyond 120 (maximum drying time) or past
the zero stop. If you have selected more time than you require turn
the knob anti-clockwise to select the correct time required.
The “Guide to Drying Times” section will tell you how much time
you’ll need for various loads.
To select high heat (Cottons), the Heat Selection switch must be IN.
To select Low heat (Acrylics and Synthetics) the Heat Selection
switch must be OUT.
A green mark on the push button is visible when low heat is selected.
See section “Guide to Drying Times”.
Press and release the START button to commence a drying program
(The drying time must have been selected first).
NOTE: If the door is opened during a programme the
Dryer will automatically stop.
To continue the programme after closing the door, the
START button must be pressed.
This light will glow when the water container is full.
You should not wait for this light to glow before emptying the water
container, but empty it after each load (see section “Emptying the
Water Container”).
NOTE: When the light glows you must stop the dryer and empty the
water container.
If the water light glows during a drying cycle the timer will advance to
the Cool Tumble Phase without drying the load.
The light will take approximately 10 seconds to go out after replacing
the empty container.
Mains light
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This is lit when the dryer is plugged in and the supply switched on.
Sorting your laundry
1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before
washing and drying.
2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and
belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have
done this for each item before the washing stage.
3. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each
item before drying. This saves you time and money.
WARNING: CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED
DRIPPING WET
4. Make sure that the items to be dried are suitable for tumble
drying, or are not of a type requiring ‘special attention’ (see“Wash
Care Labels” section).
Maximum
load size
Typical load
Your dryer will hold a load of 6kg (13lb) dry weight of natural fabrics.
if you are drying items of man-made fibres (synthetic or acrylics), the
maximum load should not exceed 3kg (6.6lb) dry weight.
This difference is that man-made fibres require more space to
tumble-dry without creasing.
WARNING: DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT
IN REDUCED DRYING PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE
FIRE HAZARD.
To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying
load, the charts below show the approximate weights of some
everyday washing items.
Clothes
Blouse Cotton 150g 5oz
Other 100g 3
Dress Cotton 500g 1lb 2oz
Other 350g 12oz
Jeans 700g 1lb 6oz
10 Nappies 1000g 2lb 3oz
Shirt Cotton 300g 10
Other 200g 7oz
T-Shirt 125g 4
1
/2oz
1
/2oz
1
/2oz
Household Items
Duvet cover Cotton 1500g 3lb 5oz
(Double)
Large Tablecloth 700g 1lb 6oz
Small Tablecloth 250g 9oz
Tea Towel 100g 3
Bath Towel 700g 1lb 8oz
Hand Towel 350g 12oz
Double Sheet 500g 1lb 2oz
Single Sheet 350g 12oz
Other 1000g 2lb 3oz
1
/2oz
If you group small cotton or terry-towelling items with a synthetic
fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle. If this
happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to
finish them off.
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Wash Care Labels
Most of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no
trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be
dried away from direct heat.
The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giving
full washing and drying instructions. These should always be
followed carefully especially when you are drying something for the
first time.
Typical symbols are:
May be tumble dried
Do not tumble dry
Or:
Tumble dry at high heat setting
Tumble dry at low heat setting
Items not suitable for tumble drying
• Those containing foam rubber or rubber-like materials or plastic
film (e.g. pillows, cushions, PVC rainwear), or any other articles
which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances (e.g.
towels contaminated with hair lacquer
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• Fibreglass (e.g. some types of curtains)
• Items which have been dry cleaned
• Woollens. Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do
in washing. The movement of the tumble-drying action causes the
woollen fibre to shrink and distort.
• Garments with the ITCL Code
Do not tumble dry.
• Large bulky items e.g. continental quilts, sleeping bags, pillows,
cushions, double blankets and large bedspreads. These expand
when drying and would prevent airflow through the Dryer.
WARNING: THE DRYER IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY
WHERE WATER SOLUTION IS USED FOR THE CLEANING
PROCESS. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A
FIRE HAZARD.
Items requiring special attention
Blankets and
Bedspreads
Permanently
pleated or creased
garments
Starched articles
Fabric conditioner
The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course,
vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are
simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the
machine will have difficulty drying them properly. Blankets (and
Garments) made from Acrylic fibres (e.g. Acilan, Courtelle, Orion and
Dralon) must be dried with special care on Low heat setting.
Overdrying should be avoided to ensure heat creasing does not
occur. Woollen blankets can however be dried on the Full heat
setting if required.
Your dryer will cope with such clothes very well, but you should
always read the manufacturer’s drying instructions attached to the
garment before you begin.
Starched articles should be dried together in the same load to avoid
the distribution of starch to non-starched items. You should use a
slightly heavier starch solution than you would when drying the items
on the washing line. Make sure that as much of the solution is
removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer.
Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing
dampness. If they are overdried the starch will powder, leaving the
fabric limp - which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise!
To make sure all your tumble dried clothes come out really fresh and
soft we recommend you use a liquid fabric conditioner in the final
rinse of your wash. A liquid fabric conditioner restores bounce and
softness and helps eliminate static cling.
WARNING: ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD LIQUID OR SHEET
FABRIC CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO THE DRYER ITSELF.
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Emptying the Water Container
Water
Container
Water
Container
Plinth
Moulding
(not fitted to
all models)
To Empty Water
Container
Sink
Remove the water container after EVERY programme.
Failure to do this will result in the water container
becoming full and the load will not dry.
Do not block the vent hole in the cap!
This hole is essential for correct operation of your dryer.
Remove plinth (where fitted) by slightly lifting and sliding to the left.
Pull the container out of the dryer (a small amount of water may leak
from the vent hole if the container is tilted).
Remove the cap and empty the container into a sink (or other
suitable drain).
If your dryer is stacked on top of a Washing Machine, the Tumble
Dryer can be plumbed into the drain by attaching a suitable tube to
the stub at the rear of the dryer, after removing the blanking cap.
When plumbed into a drain the water container does not need to be
emptied.
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Guide to drying times
Please note that the drying times stated below and on appliance
control panel; are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by:-
The amount of
water remaining
in the clothes
after spinning
The type of
fabric
The quantity of
clothes to be
dried
How dry you
want the
clothes
The heat setting
you have
selected
The temperature
of the room
Bulky items
Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the
suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may
sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect.
Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different
thicknesses. Thinner items will take less time to dry. Some fabrics,
such as those used for jeans are of closer texture than others and
although light when dry will be heavy after washing and spinning.
Single items of clothes or small loads may take disproportionally
longer to dry. It is more energy efficient to dry larger loads.
As it takes longer to fully dry clothes than to have them ready for
ironing, you may wish to remove some clothes when they are slightly
damp, ready for ironing and then continue to dry the remainder until
they are fully dry.
The label on the garment should tell you the correct heat setting to
select. See ‘Wash Care Labels’.
If the room in which the dryer is situated is cold, your clothes will take
longer to dry than if the room is warm.
Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried, with care,
and we do advise that you remove these items several times, shake
them and return them to the dryer.
THERE ARE HOWEVER SOME ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT
ADVISE YOU TO DRY. SEE ‘ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR
TUMBLE DRYING’
ying Guide - approximate drying time in minutes (weights specified are when dry)
Dr
COTTONS SYNTHETICS ACRYLICS
Drying times 800 - 1000rpm in
washing machine
Half
load
1 kg
30 - 40
2 kg
40 - 55
3 kg
55 - 70
Be careful not to
overdry
load
4 kg
70 - 80
5 kg
80 - 90
6 kg
95 - 120
All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when ‘dry’ and this
natural moisture should not be lost if the clothes are to remain soft
Drying times on reduced
spin in washing machine
Full
1 kg
40 - 50
Half
load
2 kg
50 - 70
Full
load
3 kg
70 - 90
Drying times on
reduced spin in
washing machine
Half
load
1 kg
40 - 60
and fluffy.
Clothes that are dried for too long tend to wrinkle and will need more
ironing than usual, giving you extra work that the Dryer was designed
to remove.
Full
load
2 kg
55 - 75
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Caring for your Dryer
Your Tumble Dryer needs very little attention. The following simple
steps will keep it performing well.
When finished
Switch off electricity and remove plug. Ensure hands are dry.
After each load
Every Week
Every Month
Cleaning
Always clean the filter, by rinsing under the tap or using a vacuum
cleaner. Turn the dryer by hand to check that small items like
handkerchiefs do not get missed. Always empty the water container.
Wipe the drum and seal with a damp cloth.
Fluff filter
Tap
Rear
Front
Condenser
Remove condenser unit and clean any build up of fluff from between
the plates by rinsing it under the tap with cold water. This should be
done with cold water from the rear of the condenser. Refit with the
handle at the front.
Every 6 months vacuum the front air intake grille and Vents at the
rear of the dryer, to remove the build up of fluff, lint or dust.
To remove accumulation of fluff from the door, front of condenser
and filter areas, clean occasionally with a vacuum cleaner.
Do not use
Lubrication
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Abrasive cleaners, scouring agents, acids, chlorine bleach or metal
polish to clean any part of the machine.
Your tumble dryer uses special bearing components. Lubrication by
the user is not necessary and must not be attempted.
We strongly recommend that all appliances are regularly checked for
electrical and mechanical safe.
If something goes wrong
First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for your
problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than
not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able
to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office.
If after this you still cannot get your machine to work, follow the
advice given on the next page.
Problem
‘It won’t start’
‘It is taking a long
time to dry’
Any other
problem
Check these things first
1. Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket?
2. Is the timer control set to required time?
3. Is the door securely closed?
4. Has the start button been pressed hard enough? Try pressing
again.
5. Has the fuse blown, either in the plug or the main fuse box? (Try
plugging in another appliance to check) If the fuse has blown
refer to Electrical Requirements section.
6. Have you used an extension lead? Many are not suitable. Try
plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check.
1. Have you forgotten to clean the filter? It should be cleaned after
each load.
2. Does the water container need emptying? Is the Empty water
light glowing? The bottle should be emptied after every load.
3. Does the condenser need cleaning? It should be cleaned every
month.
4. Have you selected the correct Heat setting for the type of fabric
you are drying?
5. Have the air intake grille or rear vents of the Dryer been
obstructed?
6. Were the clothes ‘excessively wet’ when they were put in?
7. Was the correct time selected?
8. Have you overloaded the dryer?
Have you re-read this instruction book?
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