Creda TCS3 User Manual

Tumble Dryer

Instruction Book

TCS3

You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and

retain them for future reference

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

Contents

Installation, 2

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

Dryer description, 3

The front
The back
Control panel

Start and programmes, 4

Choosing a programme

Laundry, 5-6

Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Special clothing items
Drying times

Warnings and Suggestions, 7

General safety
Disposal
Saving energy and respecting the environment

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Maintenance and Care, 8

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

Troubleshooting, 9

Service, 10

Spare parts

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Installation

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! 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 dryer works.
! Read these instructions carefully; the following pages
contain important information on installation and
suggestions on how the appliance works.

Door Reversal Instructions

Hinge

Door latch

Hinge
The door of your dryer is reversible and can easily be
changed. Exchange diagonally hinge brackets and
blanking screws. Exchange door latch and catch with their
opposite blanking plates (see diagram above).

Door catch

Electrical connections

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

●

The socket must be grounded.

●

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

●

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

●

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 is fitted with a BS1363 plug and a

13 amp BS1362 fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, use only
those rated at 13 amp (13A) and ASTA approved to
BS1362.

Moulded plug

! The plug must not be used without
the fuse cover in place.
If a replacement fuse holder/cover
is required, it must be of the same
colour coding or wording as shown
on the base of the plug.
Replacements are available from
authorised dealers.

Where to put your dryer

●

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

●

If you are going to install the appliance under a work
counter, be sure to leave a 10mm space between the
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.
Make sure that the back vents are not obstructed.

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.
! 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. Simply remove the top hose
from its top fitting at the rear of the dryer and plumb the
hose provided to the drain.

Changing the plug

The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance with
the following:

Green and Yellow
(Earth) wire to terminal
marked ‘E’, symbol ,
or coloured green and
yellow.

Blue (Neutral) wire to
terminal marked ‘N’ or
coloured black.

Cord clamp

13A ASTA approved
fuse to BS1362.

Brown (Live) wire to
terminal marked ‘L’ or
coloured red.

! If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type, then
the cut-off plug must be disposed of safely. DO NOT leave
it where it can be inserted into a socket and create a shock
hazard.
! The power supply cord 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.
! 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.

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Dryer Description

To open the door The features

Press and release the front

panel in position shown

Door latch

Condenser cover

Condenser cover handle

(Pull to open)

Control panel

Empty Water

Light

HEAT

Button

Water container

Filter

ALARM

Button

Indicator

Rating plate

Model &
Serial
numbers

Door catch

Air intake
grille

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Installation

Description

Programmes Laundry

Start and

Drying Guide

The START button begins drying a selected
programme (see Start and Programmes).

The HEAT button selects drying temperature (see
Start and Programmes).
Out: HIGH Heat
In: GENTLE (LOW) Heat

The ALARM buzzer signals the end of a drying cycle.
Out: buzzer ON
In: buzzer OFF

PROGRAMMES

Knob

The Drying Guide allows you to consult a user friendly
table of fabric types and load capacities.

The Empty Water light signals that the water container
is full and must be emptied. The light will take a few
seconds to go out after replacing the empty water
container, the dryer must be running for this to happen.

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

START

Button

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance and

Care Troubleshooting Service

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