Electrolux EDC3150 User Manual

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Contents

For the user

Safety information 3

Description of the appliance 4-5

Using your appliance 6

– Before you use the dryer for the first time – Capacity – Examples of laundry item weights

Program chart 7

– Consumption

Maintenance 8-9

– The filters – The condenser – Emptying the water tank

General information 10

If the machine is not working 11

Service 12

– Service and spare parts

For the installer

Technical data 12

Installation 13-14

– Positioning – Electrical supply – Wall mounting

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Unpacking the machine

Damages

If the dryer has been damaged during transport, you should immediately notify the company responsible for delivering it. Check that the dryer is undamaged. If you discover any damage, faults or that anything is missing, you should notify the dealer immediately.

Never leave packaging material in a place where children may play with it.

Accessories supplied with the dryer

Console for wall mounting

Optional extra accessories

Mounting kit for installation on top of a washing machine

150 62 99-00

Drain hose 5647 12 28-10

You can ordered the extra accessories from the same place where you bought the dryer or direct from the supplier. (Please specify the relevant part number as shown here).

Identification of materials

All materials used in packaging the dryer are environmentally-friendly. The various plastics used are identified and can be recycled:

• PE stands for polyethylene, which is used for the bag around the dryer and the bag in which these instructions were supplied.

• PS stands for (moulded) polystyrene, which is used for the sections of packaging needed to cushion the dryer.

The cardboard components of the packaging are made from recyclable paper and should be taken to a collection point for recycling.

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Safety information

Before installing and first using the tumble dryer, read this instruction booklet carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the dryer are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure they remain with the tumble dryer if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life can be properly informed on appliance use and safety.

Installation and servicing

● All installation and service work done on the product

must be carried out by a qualified technician. Work performed by persons with inadequate knowledge may adversely affect the satisfactory functioning of the product and may cause personal injury or damage. Before any work is carried out on the tumble dryer, it must be isolated from the electrical supply. To do this the power plug must be removed from the wall socket.

● The machine is heavy, so take care when moving it.

● If the dryer is installed in a bathroom without fixed

wiring to the electrical supply, an earth leakage circuit breaker (or RCD) must be used.

● The power cable must be plugged into an earthed

socket, which must be easily accessible. Permanent installation must only be carried out by an authorized electrician.

● If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced

by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

● Make sure that the power cable is not nipped or other-

wise damaged when moving the machine in connection with installation or cleaning etc.

● The ventilation opening at the bottom of the door should

not be obstructed if the dryer is on a carpeted floor.

● The adjustable feet must not be removed, these

ensure that the underside of the dryer is ventilated.

● Servicing and repairs must be carried out by a service

company authorised by the supplier. Use only spare parts supplied by these. Never try to repair the machine yourself.

Child safety

● The tumble dryer should be used by adults only. Do not

let children play with the controls or other parts of it.

● Keep all packaging well away from children.

● Before loading the machine, check that there are no

foreign objects or pets inside the drum.

During use

● This dryer is intended only for normal domestic drying of

laundry and only in accordance with these instructions. Using it for other purposes could lead to physical injury or damage to property and invalidate the guarantee.

● Do not overload the dryer (see “Using your appliance”).

● Never start the dryer unless the fluff filter is clean and

correctly in place, or if the fluff filter is damaged (this could cause overheating or damage your laundry).

● Get into the habit of cleaning the condenser at regular

intervals. Keeping the condenser as clean as possible makes the dryer more efficient and means shorter drying times.

● Laundry which has been in contact with chemicals such

as dry cleaning fluid and similar, should not be dried in the machine, since volatile chemicals can be a fire risk.

● The following items/materials should not be dried in

the machine either:

– Pillows, cushions, down-filled items etc. (these

cause a build-up of heat and can make the dryer overheat)

– Wool, on account of its tendency to mat

– Especially sensitive textiles, such as synthetic

curtains, silk etc.

– Garments made of foam rubber or rubber-like

materials must not be dried in the machine.

● Always switch off and unplug the appliance after use.

When removing the electrical plug, grip the plug, not the lead.

At the end of the dryer’s life

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Description of the appliance

1. Door Latch (push the knob to the right to open)

Avoid opening the door while a program is in progress.

2. Space for programme chart

(Self-adhesive label)

3. Control panel

4. Warm air discharge

5. Air ducts

6. Condenser

This is built into the door and needs to be cleaned at regular intervals.

7. Filters

Should be cleaned before or after each load. The fluff filter is behind the coarse filter and can be removed for cleaning.

8. Adjustable feet

If the dryer is not being wall mounted the feet need to be adjusted so that the dryer is level.

9. Water tank for condensed water

This fills up with the water condensed by the dryer and should be emptied before or after each load. When the tank is full, warning light (B) will come on and the dryer will stop automatically. It cannot be restarted until the tank has been emptied.

- These should not be obstructed.

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Description of the appliance

10. Rating plate

11. Drum

12. Electrical lead

13. Connector for drain hose

There is a drain hose as an extra accessory for you who want and can connect the tumble dryer directly to a drain outlet. Fix the hose to the connector (13) after releasing the hose clip and removing the plug. When a drain hose is fitted, the water tank will not be filled with water.

14. Holder for wall mounting console

• Lights

A. Lit during drying stage.

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B. Lit when water tank is full.

• Start button

C. After selecting the program and drying time,

press this button to start the dryer.

• Timer knob

D. This knob is used to set both the drying time

and the drying temperature required.

Separate time scales and temperatures for Cotton (max 120 min) and Synthetics (max 80 min).

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Using your appliance

Before using the dryer for the first time

Dampen some clean pieces of unwanted cloth and dry them for about 15 minutes the very first time, to make sure that there is no dust or dirt in the dryer.

1. Check that the dryer is connected to the electrical supply.

2. Open the door by pushing the knob to the right (A).

3. Check that the fluff filter (B) is clean and that the coarse filter (C) is lowered and has snapped into place.

4. Check that the water tank (D) is empty and pushed correctly into place.

5. Put the load for drying into the machine. Make sure that it is right inside the drum. Do not mix synthetics with natural materials.

6. Close the door.

7. According to the type of load, turn the timer knob (E) to a suitable drying time on either the Cotton or the Synthetics time scale.

8. Press the start button (F) inwards.

It is advisable not to open the door during a programme as this could cause water to leak from the machine.

Capacity (dry items)

Cotton max. 3,4 kg Synthetics max. 1,5 kg

Examples of laundry item weights

(dry items) To help you load your tumble dryer correctly, here are some examples of average garment or item weights. These are based on cotton goods.

Bathrobe ~1.2 kg

Duvet cover ~0.7 kg

Sheet ~0.5 kg

Blouse ~0.1 kg

Towel (Terry) ~0.2 kg

Shirt ~0.2 kg

Nightdress ~0.2 kg

Pyjamas ~0.2 kg

Underpants ~0.1 kg

Underpants (long) ~0.3 kg

Pillow-case ~0.2 kg

Socks ~0.1 kg

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Program chart

Which program should I use?

Timed drying

This program chart is designed to help you dry your laundry correctly. The program/timer knob has two different sections, each with its own drying temperature and time scale:

is used to represent cotton. Here you can set the dryer for up to 120 minutes, because cotton and thick non-synthetic fabrics need longer to dry.

is used to represent synthetic fabrics and delicate items. Because these are more sensitive than cotton, they need a lower drying temperature. Here you can set the dryer for up to 80 minutes.

Do not overdry your laundry. It can make it difficult to iron, and harsher to the touch, besides wasting energy. During the last 8-12 minutes of each program, the load is cooled to reduce the risk of creasing.

COTTON DRYING TIME max 120 min

Spun at approx. 800 rpm

Type of laundry How dry? before drying

Cottons Dry 3,4 kg 95 - 110 min Towelling (Terry) 2,0 kg 70 - 80 min Sheets 1,0 kg 50 - 60 min Towels

Damp dry 3,4 kg 80 - 95 min

2,0 kg 55 - 75 min 1,0 kg 45 - 55 min

SYNTHETICS DRYING TIME max 80 min

Short spun before drying

Type of laundry How dry?

Items which need a reduced drying temperature

Delicate items Dry 1,5 kg 65 - 75 min Heat-sensitive items 1,0 kg 45 - 55 min (see garment care label) 0,7 kg 40 - 50 min

Damp dry 1,5 kg 50 - 60 min

1,0 kg 35 - 40 min 0,7 kg 30 - 35 min

Consumption according to the EN 61121 Europa standard

Energy 2,47 kWh/3,4 kg cotton

The consumer information on the energy declaration is in accordance with directive EEC 92/75 and refers to the 90 minute programme.

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Maintenance

The filters

For your tumble dryer to function correctly, the filters need to be cleaned before or after every load dried.

To clean them:

1. Open the door.

2. Open the coarse filter upwards (Fig. A).

3. Brush the fluff off the fluff filter, which is under the coarse filter (Fig. B). Sometimes you may need to remove the fluff filter to clean it on both sides. Make sure that you put the fluff filter back correctly after cleaning, before closing the coarse filter.

Never start the dryer unless the fluff filter is clean and correctly in place, or if the fluff filter is damaged (this could cause overheating).

The condenser

As in all types of tumble dryer, the air circulated through the dryer picks up fluff. As a result, some fluff will accumulate in the condenser, so it needs to be cleaned occasionally.

To clean the condenser:

1. Open the door and open the coarse filter upwards.

2. Remove the fluff filter and close the coarse filter again.

3. Grasp the recesses at the top of the condenser with your fingers and use your thumbs to press against the door (Fig. C & D). The condenser will come free, allowing you to lift it outwards/upwards. Be careful not to damage the sensitive aluminium section.

4. Turn it upside down and clean it on both sides, using a vacuum cleaner. Remove the red drain plug on the lower edge of the condenser (Fig E). Lay the condenser flat and fill it with water through the filter opening. Now leave the condenser to soak in water for about 5 minutes, then shower both sides with hot water. (Fig. F). Dry the condenser carefully afterwards. Don’t forget to put back the red drain plug (Fig. G).

5. Put the condenser back in the dryer. Make sure that its base is lined up in the slots in the condenser cavity inside the dryer door. Press the condenser carefully into place until you feel and hear a gentle “snap”. Put back the fluff filter and close the coarse filter.

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Maintenance

Emptying the water tank

If you have connected the tumble dryer directly to a waste pipe with the accessory hose, you can ignore this section.

A warning light on the control panel will come on when it is time to empty the water tank. If it is operating when this happens, the dryer will stop automatically until the tank is emptied. It is a good idea to get into the habit of emptying the tank either before or after each load.

To empty the tank:

1. Open the door.

2. Pull out the tank (Fig. A).

3. Open the tank lid and pour the water out (Fig. B).

4. Close the lid and push the tank back into place. Press it home until you can feel that it is properly in place.

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