Electrolux TWSL4E300 User Manual
TWSL4E300
EN Tumble Dryer User Manual 2
DE Wäschetrockner Benutzerinformation 25
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..............................................................................................22
14. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................ 23
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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.
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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.
• 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.
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• 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 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 8 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
• Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled
with industrial chemicals.
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• 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.
• 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. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
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 less
than 5°C or higher than 35°C.
• The floor area where the appliance is
to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
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• 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.
2.2 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.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
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 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
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.
2.4 Internal light
WARNING!
Risk of injury.
• Visible LED radiation, do not look
directly into the beam.
• The LED lamp is dedicated to drum
lighting. This lamp cannot be reused
for other lighting purposes.
• To replace the internal light, contact
the Authorised Service Centre.
2.5 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.
2.6 Compressor
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the
appliance.
• 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.
2.7 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.
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• 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
8
3
4
5
6
7
10
9
1
Water container
2
Control panel
3
Internal light
4
Appliance door
5
Filter
6
Rating plate
7
Airflow slots
8
Condenser lid
9
Condenser cover
10
Adjustable feet
For ease of loading laundry
or ease of installation the
door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).
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4. CONTROL PANEL
2
3
5
1
6
4
1
Program dial
2
Display
3
Start/Pause button
4
Options
5
On/Off (Ein/Aus) button with
Auto
Off
function
6
Programs
4.1 Display
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
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Symbol on the display Symbol description
time drying option on
-
time drying selection (10min-2h)
indicator:
drain the water container
indicator:
clean filter
indicator:
check condenser
, , ,
laundry dryness option: iron dry, cupboard dry,
cupboard dry +, extra dry
ECO ECO option on
Extra Silent (Extra Leise) option on
Refresh (Auffrischen) option on
, ,
extension of default anti-crease phase: +30min,
+60min, +90min)
indicator:
drying phase
indicator:
cooling phase
indicator:
crease guard phase
5. PROGRAM (PROGRAMME)
Program (Programme)
Load
1)
Properties / Fabric mark
2)
Cotton (Baumwolle)
8 kg Cotton fabrics.
/
Synthetic (Mischge‐
webe)
3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics.
/
Extra Quick Mixed (Mix
Extra Kurz)
3 kg Cotton and synthetic fabrics.
/
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Program (Programme)
Load
1)
Properties / Fabric mark
Wool (Wolle)
1 kg
Wool fabrics. Gentle drying for hand-washa‐
ble woollens. Remove immediately the items
when the program 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. M1641
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Wool‐
mark trade mark is a Certification trade mark.
Silk (Seide)
1 kg Hand-washable silk gently.
/
Easy Iron (Leichtbü‐
geln)
1 kg (or 5
shirts)
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.
/
Bed Linen (Bettwäsche) 3 kg
Bed linen such as single and
double sheets, pillowcases, du‐
vet cover.
/
Sports (Sportwäsche) 2 kg
Sportswear, thin and light fab‐
rics, microfiber, polyester.
/
Outdoor
2 kg
Outdoor clothing, technical,
sports fabrics, waterproof and
breathable jackets, shell jackets
with a removable fleece or inner
insulation. Suitable for drying in
tumble dryer.
/
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Program (Programme)
Load
1)
Properties / Fabric mark
Duvets (Daunen) 3 kg
Single or double duvets and pil‐
lows (with feather, down or syn‐
thetic fillings).
/
1)
The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2)
The
Cotton (Baumwolle) program in combination with the
cupboard dry
Dryness
(Trockengrad) selection is the “Standard cotton program”. It is suitable for drying normal wet
cotton laundry and it is the most efficient program in terms of energy consumption for drying
wet cotton laundry.
5.1 Programs and options selection
Options
Programs
1)
Dry‐
ness
(Trock‐
engrad)
Extra
Silent
(Extra
Leise)
Anti‐
crease
(Knitter‐
schutz)
Re‐
fresh
(Auffri‐
schen)
Time
Dry (Zeit‐
wahl)
Cotton (Baumwolle)
Synthetic (Mischgewebe)
Extra Quick Mixed (Mix Ex‐
tra Kurz)
Wool (Wolle)
2)
Silk (Seide)
Easy Iron (Leichtbügeln)
Bed Linen (Bettwäsche)
Sports (Sportwäsche)
Outdoor
Duvets (Daunen)
1)
Together with the program you can set 1 or more options.
2)
See chapter OPTIONS: Time Dry (Zeitwahl) on Wool (Wolle) programme
5.2 Consumption data
Program Spun at / residual humidity Drying time
Energy
consump‐
tion
Cotton (Baumwolle) 8 kg
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Program Spun at / residual humidity Drying time
Energy
consump‐
tion
cupboard dry
(Schranktrocken)
1400 rpm / 50% 156 min 1,31 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 173 min 1,47 kWh
iron dry (Bügel‐
trocken)
1400 rpm / 50% 120 min 0,94 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 137 min 1,12 kWh
Synthetic (Mischgewebe) 3,5 kg
cupboard dry
(Schranktrocken)
1200 rpm / 40% 65 min 0,47 kWh
800 rpm / 50% 80 min 0,60 kWh
6. OPTIONS
6.1 Dryness (Trockengrad)
This option helps to achieve requested
laundry dryness. Possible selections:
- ready to iron - iron dry
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.
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 time to time what prevents the
clothes from creases. Laundry can be
removed during the anti-crease phase.
6.5 Refresh (Auffrischen)
To refresh clothes that were in storage.
Maximal load cannot exceed 1 kg.
6.6 Time Dry (Zeitwahl)
For cottons, synthetics and mixed. Lets
the user to set special time of drying
program from minimum 10 min to
maximum of 2 hours (in 10 min steps).
When this option is on maximal load
indication disappears.
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6.7 Time Dry (Zeitwahl) on
Wool (Wolle) program
Option applicable to Wool (Wolle)
program to adjust final dryness level to
more dry or less dry.
6.8 Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl)
Lets to delay the start of a
drying program from
minimum of 30 minutes to
maximum of 20 hours.
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
Delay Start
(Zeitvorwahl) option, touch the
Start/Pause button.
Time to start decreases on the display.
6.9 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 short programme (e.g. 30
minutes) with moist laundry.
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.
8. DAILY USE
8.1 Preparing the laundry
• Close the zippers.
• Close the fasteners of duvet covers.
• Do not dry ties or ribbons loose (e.g.
apron ribbons). Tie them before you
start a programme.
• Remove all items from pockets.
• If an item has an internal layer made
of cotton, turn it inside out. Make sure
that the cotton layer is always facing
outward.
• We recommend that you set a correct
programme suitable for the type of
fabrics that are in the appliance.
• Do not put dark colours together with
light colours.
• Use a suitable programme for cotton,
jersey and knitwear to prevent
shrinkage.
• Make sure that the load do not
exceeds the maximum load stated in
programs chapter or shown on the
display.
• Only dry 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.
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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.
8.2 Loading the laundry
CAUTION!
Ensure the laundry is not
trapped between the
appliance door and 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
4
To turn on the appliance:
Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button.
If the appliance is on, some indicators
appear on the display.
8.4 Auto Off function
To decrease the energy consumption,
the Auto Off function turns off
automatically the appliance:
• if the
Start/Pause touch button
was not touched in the time of 5
minutes.
• after 5 minutes from the program end.
Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button to
turn on the appliance.
If the appliance is on, some indications
come in to the view on the display.
8.5 Setting a program
Use the program dial to set the program.
The possible time to complete the
program comes into the view on the
display.
The drying time you see is
related to the load of 5 kg for
cotton program. For the
other programs the drying
time is related to the
recommended loads. The
drying time of the cotton
program with the load more
than 5 kg is longer.
8.6 Options
Together with the program you can set 1
or more special options.
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To activate or deactivate an option touch
the relevant button or 2 buttons
combination.
When the option is activated, the LED
above the button or symbol illuminates
on the display.
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.
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
4
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.)
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.
To remove the laundry:
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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. HINTS AND TIPS
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 Extra
Silent (Extra Leise) and Refresh
(Auffrischen) 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
Display symbol
Maximum
dryness
Dryness
level
Display symbol
Extra dry‐
ness
Standard
dryness
5. To memorise the setting touch and
hold down the Extra Silent (Extra
Leise) and Refresh
(Auffrischen) buttons at the same
time for approximately 2 seconds.
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 Refresh
(Auffrischen) 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
- the water container indicator is
permanently activated
• the tank (Behälter) indicator: is
off if the symbol appears
- the water container indicator is
permanently deactivated
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