Electrolux EDC2075GDW User Manual

EDC2075GDW

EN Tumble Dryer User Manual

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2

2. CONDITIONS OF USE.......................................................................................5

3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5

4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7

5. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 7

6. PROGRAMME TABLE....................................................................................... 8

7. OPTIONS............................................................................................................9

8. SETTINGS........................................................................................................11

9. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 11

10. DAILY USE..................................................................................................... 11

11. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 12

12. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................13

13. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................16

14. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................17

15. WARRANTY .................................................................................................. 17

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.

Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not

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responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes
injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with
the appliance for future reference.

- Read the supplied instructions.

- Warning; Risk of fire / Flammable materials

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

WARNING!

Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent
disability.

• 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 the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away

from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of

it appropriately.

• Keep detergents away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door

when it is open.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, this should

be activated.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user

maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• If the tumble dryer is put on top of a washing machine,

use the stacking kit. The stacking kit, available from
your authorized vendor, can be used only with the
appliance specified in the instructions, supplied with

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the accessory. Read it carefully before installation

(Refer to the Installation leaflet).

• The appliance can be installed as freestanding or

below the kitchen counter with correct space (Refer to

the Installation leaflet).

• Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a

sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite

side, that would prevent the appliance door from being

fully opened.

• The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must

not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

• WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied

through an external switching device, such as timer, or

connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and

off by a utility.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at

the end of the installation process. Make sure that the

mains plug is accessible after installation.

• Ensure good air ventilation in the located room to

avoid the backflow of unwanted gases into the room

from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including

open fires.

• Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is

used for exhausting fumes from any appliances

burning gas or other fuels.

• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must

be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised

Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid

an electrical hazard.

• Do not exceed the maximum load of 7 kg (refer to the

"Programme chart" chapter).

• Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled

with industrial chemicals.

• Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has

accumulated around the appliance.

• Do not run the appliance without a filter. Clean the lint

filter before or after each use.

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• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

• Items that have been soiled with substances such as

cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers
should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of
detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.

• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,

waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes
or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be
dried in the tumble dryer.

• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be

used as specified by the product manufacturer’s
instructions.

• Remove all objects from items that could be a source

of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.

• Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying

cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread
out so that the heat is dissipated.

• The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without

heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left
at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be
damaged.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the

appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.

2. CONDITIONS OF USE

This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as:

• Farm houses

3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Installation

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.

• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.

• By clients in serviced apartments,
holiday apartments and other
residential type environments.

• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 5°C or higher than 35°C.

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• The floor area where the appliance is
to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.

• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.

• Always keep the appliance vertical
when being moved.

• The rear surface of the appliance
must be put against the wall.

• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check that it is
fully level with the aid of a spirit level.
If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.

3.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electrical
shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.

• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.

• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.

• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.

• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.

3.3 Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.

cause health problems to people and
pets.

• Do not sit or stand on the open door.

• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the
tumble dryer.

• Oil-affected items can ignite
spontaneously, especially when
exposed to heat sources such as in a
tumble dryer. The items become
warm, causing an oxidation reaction
in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If
the heat cannot escape, the items can
become hot enough to catch fire.
Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected
items can prevent heat from escaping
and create a fire hazard.

• If it is unavoidable that fabrics that
contain vegetable or cooking oil or
have been contaminated by hair care
products be placed in a tumble dryer
they should first be washed in hot
water with extra detergent -this will
reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.

3.4 Care and cleaning

WARNING!

Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.

• Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use any abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or
metal objects.

3.5 Compressor

WARNING!

Risk of damage to the
appliance.

• Do not dry the damaged items which
contain padding or fillings.

• Only dry fabrics which are applicable
to dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the
instructions on the fabric label.

• If you have washed your laundry with
a stain remover start an extra rinse
cycle before you start the dryer.

• Do not drink or prepare food with the
condensed water/distilled water. It can

• The compressor and its system in the
tumble dryer is filled with the special
agent which is free from fluoro-chloro­hydrocarbons. This system must stay
tight. The damage of the system can
cause a leakage.

3.6 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the

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mains electrical and water supplies.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.

• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.

4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

Water container

1

Control panel

2

Appliance door

3

Primary Filter

4

Button for condenser door

5

Airflow slots

6

Adjustable feet

7

Condenser door

8

Condenser cover

9

Locks for condenser lid

10

Rating plate

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For ease of loading laundry
or ease of installation the
door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).

5. CONTROL PANEL

1

Programme knob and OFF switch

Indicators

2

Display

3

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4

Time touchpad

5

Delay touchpad

6

Buzzer touchpad

7

Delicate touchpad

8

Start/Pause touchpad

5.1 Indicators

Indicators Description

Drying phase

Cooling phase

Crease guard phase

Condenser

Water container

Filter

Delay start

Touch the touchpads with
your finger in the area with
the symbol or name of the
option. Do not wear gloves
when you operate with the
control panel. Make sure
that the control panel is
always clean and dry.

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6. PROGRAMME TABLE

Programmes Type of load

Extra Dry

Strong Dry

Cupboard Dry

Drying level: extra dry.

Drying level: strong dry.

2)

Drying level: cupboard dry.

Child lock

Acoustic signals

Programme duration

Time Drying duration

Delay start duration

Load (max.)1) /

Fabric mark

Cotton

7kg/

7kg/

7kg/