Electrolux TWL3E300 User Manual
TWL3E300
EN Tumble Dryer User Manual 2
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 8
5. PROGRAM (PROGRAMME)..............................................................................9
6. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................12
7. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 13
8. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 13
9. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 16
10. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................17
11. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................19
12. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................21
13. ACCESSORIES..............................................................................................23
14. QUICK GUIDE................................................................................................24
15. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U. REGULATION
1369/2017.............................................................................................................25
16. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................ 27
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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 beginning the installation and use of this
appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
- Read the supplied instructions.
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.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
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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
the accessory. Read it carefully before installation
(refer to the Installation leaflet).
• The appliance can be installed as freestanding or
below a 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 open.
• The ventilation opening in the base 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 a 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.
• 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 8 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.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
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• 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.
• WARNING: 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.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• 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 lower
than 5°C or higher than 35°C.
• The floor area on which 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 it is being moved.
• The rear surface of the appliance
must be put against a wall.
• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check if it is
levelled correctly with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet
accordingly.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
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• 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.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock,
fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed)
items that contain padding or fillings.
• Only dry fabrics which are suitable for
drying in a 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
cause health problems to people and
pets.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door
of the appliance.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in a
tumble dryer.
2.4 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.
• To prevent damage to the cooling
system be careful when you clean the
appliance.
2.5 Compressor
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the
appliance.
• The compressor and its system in the
tumble dryer is filled with a special
agent which is free from fluoro-chlorohydrocarbons. This system must stay
tight. The damage of the system can
cause a leakage.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
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.
• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2
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4
5
6
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8
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Water container
1
Control panel
2
Appliance door
3
Filter
4
Rating plate
5
For ease of loading laundry
or ease of installation the
door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).
Airflow slots
6
Condenser lid
7
Condenser cover
8
Adjustable feet
9
2
3
5
1
6
4
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4. CONTROL PANEL
Program dial
1
Display
2
3
Start/Pause button
Options
4
4.1 Display
5
On/Off (Ein/Aus) button with
Off
function
Programs
6
Auto
Symbol on the display Symbol description
-
laundry maximum load
delay start option on
delay start selection (30min-20h)
cycle time indication
buzzer off
child lock on
Symbol on the display Symbol description
, , ,
laundry dryness: iron dry, cupboard dry, cupboard
dry +, extra dry
indicator:
drain the water container
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indicator:
indicator:
time dry option on
-
time programme selection (10min-2h)
indicator:
indicator:
indicator:
5. PROGRAM (PROGRAMME)
Program (Programme)
3)
Cotton (Baumwolle) Eco
Cotton (Baumwolle) 8 kg
Synthetic (Mischge‐
webe)
Extra Quick Mixed (Mix
Extra Kurz)
1)
Load
Cycle to be used to dry cotton
8 kg
3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics.
3 kg Cotton and synthetic fabrics.
with "cotton cupboard" dryness
level, with maximum energy sav‐
ing.
Cycle defined to dry all types of
cotton ready to store (cupboard
dry).
clean the filter
check the condenser
drying phase
crease guard phase
cooling phase
Properties / Fabric mark
2)
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Program (Programme)
Wool (Wolle)
Silk (Seide)
Load
1 kg
1 kg
Bed Linen (Bettwäsche) 3 kg
Easy Iron (Leichtbü‐
geln)
Outdoor
1 kg (or 5
shirts)
2 kg
1)
Properties / Fabric mark
Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-wash‐
able woollens. Remove items immediately
when the programme is completed.
The wool drying cycle of this machine has
been approved by The Woolmark Company
for the drying of wool garments labelled as
"hand wash" provided that the garments are
dried according to the instructions issued by
the manufacturer of this machine. Follow the
garment care label for other laundry instruc‐
tions. M1525
The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark
in many countries.
Gentle drying of hand-washable
silks.
Bed linen such as single and
double sheets, pillowcases, du‐
vet cover.
Easy care fabrics for which a minimum of
ironing is necessary. The drying results can
be different from one type of fabric to another.
Shake the items before putting them in the
appliance. When the programme has ended,
immediately remove the items and put them
on a hanger.
/
Outdoor clothing, technical,
sports fabrics, waterproof and
breathable jackets, shell jackets
with a removable fleece or inner
insulation. Suitable for drying in
tumble dryer.
2)
/
/
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Program (Programme)
Load
1)
Properties / Fabric mark
2)
Single or double duvets and pil‐
Duvets (Daunen) 3 kg
1)
The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2)
For fabric mark meaning see chapter
3)
The Cotton (Baumwolle) Eco programme is the “Standard cotton programme” ac‐
cording to Commission Regulation EU No. 392/2012. It is suitable for drying normal wet cot‐
ton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying
wet cotton laundry.
lows (with feather, down or syn‐
thetic fillings).
DAILY USE: Preparing the laundry.
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5.1 Programmes and options selection
Options
Anti‐
crease
(Knitter‐
schutz)
Time
Dry (Zeit‐
wahl)
2)
Programmes
1)
Cotton (Baumwolle) Eco
Cotton (Baumwolle)
Synthetic (Mischgewebe)
Extra Quick Mixed (Mix Extra
Kurz)
Wool (Wolle)
Dry‐
ness
(Trocken‐
grad)
Extra
Silent (Ex‐
tra Leise)
Silk (Seide)
Bed Linen (Bettwäsche)
Easy Iron (Leichtbügeln)
Outdoor
Duvets (Daunen)
1)
Together with the programme you can set 1 or more options.
2)
See chapter OPTIONS: Time Dry (Zeitwahl) on Wool (Wolle) programme
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5.2 Consumption data
Program Spun at / residual humidity
Cotton (Baumwolle) ECO8 kg
cupboard dry
(Schranktrocken)
1000 rpm / 60% 154 min 1,99 kWh
iron dry (Bügel‐
trocken)
1000 rpm / 60% 118 min 1,51 kWh
cupboard dry
(Schranktrocken)
1000 rpm / 60% 89 min 1,07 kWh
cupboard dry
(Schranktrocken)
800 rpm / 50% 67 min 0,75 kWh
1)
For partial loads, the cycle time is shorter and appliance uses less energy.
2)
Improper ambient temperature and/or poorly centrifuged laundry can prolong cycle time
and increase the energy consumption.
1400 rpm / 50% 130 min 1,67 kWh
1400 rpm / 50% 97 min 1,21 kWh
Cotton (Baumwolle) ECO 4 kg
1400 rpm / 50% 78 min 0,92 kWh
Synthetic (Mischgewebe) 3,5 kg
1200 rpm / 40% 55 min 0,60 kWh
Drying
time
1)
Energy
consump‐
tion
2)
6. OPTIONS
6.1 Dryness (Trockengrad)
This option helps to achieve requested
laundry dryness. Possible selections:
level.
- ready to store - cupboard dry
level - default selection which is related
to the programme.
- ready to store - cupboard dry
+ level.
- ready to store - extra dry
level.
- ready to iron - iron dry
6.2 Extra Silent (Extra Leise)
The appliance operates with low noise
without effect on the drying quality. The
appliance operates slowly with longer
cycle time.
6.3 ECO
This option is on by default with all
programs.
The power consumption is at the
minimum level.
6.4 Anticrease (Knitterschutz)
Extends up to 120 minutes the anticrease phase (30 minutes) at the end of
the drying cycle. After drying phase drum
rotates from time to time to prevent
creases. Laundry can be removed during
the anti-crease phase.
6.5 Time Dry (Zeitwahl)
For cottons, synthetics and mixed. Lets
the user to set drying time from minimum
10 min to maximum of 2 hours (in 10 min
steps). When this option is maximum,
load indicator disappears.
6.6 Time Dry (Zeitwahl) on Wool (Wolle) program
Option applicable to Wool (Wolle)
program to adjust final dryness level to
more dry or less dry.
6.7 Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl)
Lets to delay the start of a
drying program from
minimum of 30 minutes to
maximum of 20 hours.
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1. Set the drying program and options.
2. Touch Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl)
button again and again.
Time of delay is on the display (e.g.
if the program has to start after 12
hours.)
3. To activate
(Zeitvorwahl) option, touch the
Start/Pause button.
Time to start decreases on the display.
Delay Start
6.8 Buzzer (Signal)
The sound is heard at the:
• cycle end
• start and end of crease guard phase
The buzzer option is by default always
on. You can use this option to activate or
deactivate the sound.
7. BEFORE FIRST USE
Rear drum packaging is
removed automatically when
dryer is activated for the first
time. Possible to hear some
noise.
Before you use the appliance for the first
time:
• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a
moist cloth.
• Start a 1 hour programme with moist
laundry.
8. DAILY USE
8.1 Preparing the laundry
• Close the zips.
• Close the fasteners of duvet covers.
At the beginning of the
drying cycle (first 3-5 min)
there could be a slightly
higher sound level. This is
due to the compressor
starting up. This is normal
for compressor powered
appliances such as
refrigerators and freezers.
• Do not dry ties or ribbons loose (e.g.
apron ribbons). Tie them before you
start a programme.
• Remove all items from pockets.
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• Turn items with the internal layer
made of cotton inside out. Cotton
layer must be faced outwards.
• Always set the programme suitable
for the type of laundry.
• Do not put light and dark colours
together.
• Use suitable programme for cottons,
jersey and knitwear to reduce
shrinkage.
Fabric label Description
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying.
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at higher temperatures.
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at low temperatures only.
Laundry is not suitable for tumble drying.
• Do not exceed the maximum load
stated in the programmes chapter or
shown on the display.
• Dry only the laundry that is suitable
for tumble drying. Refer to the fabric
label on the items.
• Do not dry large and small items
together. Small items can be trapped
inside the large items and remain wet.
8.2 Loading the laundry
CAUTION!
Ensure the laundry is not
trapped between the
appliance door and the
rubber seal.
1. Pull open the appliance door.
2. Load the laundry one item at a time.
3. Close the appliance door.
8.3 Turning on the appliance
To turn on the appliance:
Push the
If the appliance is on, some indicators
appear on the display.
On/Off (Ein/Aus) button.
8.4 Auto Off function
To decrease the energy consumption,
the Auto Off function turns the appliance
off automatically:
• if the
not touched within 5 minutes.
• 5 minutes after a cycle ends.
Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button to
turn on the appliance.
If the appliance is on, some indications
appear on the display.
Start/Pause touch button is
8.5 Setting a programme
Use the programme dial to set the
programme.
The possible time to complete the
programme appears on the display.
The drying time you see on
the display, when the cotton
programme is selected, is
related to the load of 5 kg
and standard conditions.
Real drying time will depend
on type of the load (quantity
and composition), the room
temperature and the
humidity of your laundry
after spin drying phase.
8.6 Options
Together with the programme you can
set 1 or more special options.
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Child lock option activation:
1. Turn the dryer on.
2. Select 1 of the available programs.
3. Touch and hold down 2 buttons at
the same time.
The symbol appears on the display.
4. To deactivate the child lock, touch
the above buttons again until the
symbol disappears.
8.8 Starting a program
To activate or deactivate an option touch
the relevant button or a two button
combination.
its symbol appears on the display or the
led above the corresponding button lights
up.
8.7 Child lock option
The child lock can be set to prevent
children from playing with the appliance.
The child lock option locks all touch
buttons and the program dial (this option
does not lock the On/Off (Ein/Aus)
button).
You can activate the child lock option:
• before you touch the Start/Pause
button - the appliance cannot start
• after you touch the Start/Pause
button - programs and option
selection is unavailable.
To start the program:
Touch the Start/Pause button.
The appliance starts and the LED above
the button stops flashing and stays on.
8.9 Program change
To change a program:
1. Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button
to turn the appliance off.
2. Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button
again to turn on the appliance.
3. Set a new program.
8.10 Program end
Clean the filter and drain the
water container after each
drying cycle. (See chapter
CARE AND CLEANING.)
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If the drying cycle is finished, the symbol
appears on the display. If the
Buzzer (Signal) option is activated, the
acoustic signal sounds intermittently for 1
minute.
If you do not turn off the
appliance, the anti-crease
phase starts (not active with
all programs). Flashing
symbol signals the execution
of the anticrease phase.
Laundry can be removed
during this phase.
9. HINTS AND TIPS
To remove the laundry:
1. Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button
for 2 seconds to turn the appliance
off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Remove the laundry.
4. Close the appliance door.
9.1 Ecological hints
• Spin the laundry well before drying.
• Do not exceed the load sizes which
are specified in the programs chapter.
• Clean the filter after each drying
cycle.
• Do not use fabric softener to wash
and then dry. In the tumble dryer
laundry becomes soft automatically.
• Use distilled water like that used for
steam ironing. If it is necessary, clean
the distilled water before (e.g. with a
coffee filter) to remove any particles.
• Always keep the airflow slots at the
bottom of the appliance clear.
• Make sure there is good airflow where
the appliance is to be installed.
9.2 Adjustment of default
dryness level
To change the default dryness level:
1. Turn the appliance on.
2. Select 1 of the available programs.
3. Touch and hold down the
Dryness (Trockengrad) and
Anticrease (Knitterschutz) buttons
at the same time.
One of the symbols appears on the
display:
- Maximum dryness
- Extra dryness
- Standard dryness
4.
Touch the Start/Pause button
repeatedly until you reach the
desired dryness level.
Dryness
level
Maximum
dryness
Extra dry‐
ness
Standard
dryness
5. To memorise the setting touch and
hold down the Dryness
(Trockengrad) and Anticrease
(Knitterschutz) buttons at the same
time for approximately 2 seconds.
Display symbol
9.3 Deactivating the tank
indicator
The water container indicator is activated
by default. It illuminates at the end of the
drying cycle or during the cycle if the
water reservoir is full. If the draining kit is
installed the water container is drained
automatically and the indicator can be
deactivated.
To deactivate the indicator:
1. Turn the appliance on.
2. Select 1 of the available programs.
3. Touch and hold down Anticrease
(Knitterschutz) and Time Dry
(Zeitwahl) buttons at the same time.
One of 2 configurations is possible:
• the tank (Behälter) indicator: is
on if the symbol appears
10. CARE AND CLEANING
10.1 Cleaning the filter
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- the water container indicator is
permanently activated
• the tank (Behälter) indicator: is
off if the symbol appears
- the water container indicator is
permanently deactivated
At the end of each cycle the
(Sieb)
symbol comes on the display and
you must clean the filter.
The filter collects the fluff
during the drying cycle.
1. Open the door. Pull the filter up.
2. Push the hook to open the filter.
filter
4. If necessary, clean the filter with a
vacuum cleaner. Close the filter.
5. If necessary, remove fluff from the
filter socket and gasket. You can use
a vacuum cleaner. Place the filter
back inside the filter socket.
3. Use a moist hand to clean both parts
of the filter.
10.2 Emptying the water container
Empty the condensed water container
after each drying cycle.
If the condensed water container is full,
the programme stops automatically. The
tank (Behälter)
symbol comes on the
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display and you must empty the water
container.
To empty the water container:
1. Pull the water container out keeping
it in a horizontal position.
2. Pull the plastic connection out and
drain the water into a basin or
equivalent receptacle.
1. Open the door. Pull the filter up.
2. Open the condenser cover.
3. Push the plastic connection back in
and place the water container back
into position.
4. To continue the programme press
Start/Pause button.
the
10.3 Cleaning the condenser
If the symbol
(Kondensator)
inspect the condenser and its
compartment. If it is dirty, clean it. Do the
check not less than once a 6 months.
WARNING!
Do not touch the metal
surface with bare hands.
Risk of injury. Wear
protective gloves. Clean
carefully to avoid damaging
the metal surface.
To inspect:
condenser
flashes on the display,
3. Turn the lever to unlock the
condenser lid.
4. Lower the condenser lid.
5. If necessary, remove the fluff from
the condenser and its compartment.
You can use a wet cloth and/or a
vacuum cleaner with a brush
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