Fagor FTD800 User Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Condenser tumble dryer and
steam wrinkle remover

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Warning :

Please read the user guide carefully before turning on your appliance so that you can

learn how to use it as quickly as possible.

Important :

Keep these operating instructions with
your appliance. If you should sell your
machine or give it to someone else, ensure
that the operating instructions are provided.
Please take note of these safety instructions
before installing and using your appliance.
They have been written for your safety and
that of others.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation

— When you receive the appliance, unpack it or
have it unpacked immediately. Check that it
has not suffered any damage during trans­port. Express any reservations in writing on
the delivery slip and keep a copy.
Never connect a damaged appliance.
If your appliance is damaged, please contact
your dealer.
— Before connecting your appliance, please
refer to the installation instructions.
— Your tumble dryer must be kept disconnec­ted from the mains supply throughout the
whole installation process.
— The electrical connection details shown on
your appliance’s information plate must match
those of the local mains supply.
— Once your appliance has been installed, the
electrical plug must remain accessible.
— Do not alter or try to alter the appliance’s
characteristics. This could be dangerous.
— If your installation requires alteration, only
entrust the electrical and plumbing work to
qualified electricians and plumbers.
— The appliance must not be installed behind a
locking door, a sliding door or a door with hin­ges on the opposite side to those on the dryer.
— Your appliance is designed for normal
domestic use. Do not use it for commercial or
industrial purposes or for any purpose other
than the one for which it has been designed

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Children’s safety

— This appliance must only be used by adults.
Do not let children play with the appliance and
keep pets away from it.
— Keep young children away from the
appliance when it is operating.
— Keep the packaging materials out of chil­dren’s reach (e.g.: plastic bags, polystyrene,
etc.) because they can be dangerous for chil­dren : risk of suffocation.
— This appliance is not intended for use by per­sons (including children) with reduced physi­cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they are
supervised or instructed concerning use of
the appliance by the person responsible for
their safety.

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Use

Important :

Your tumble dryer is designed for
domestic use only, for drying textiles suitable
for tumble drying.

Important :

You must observe the following instruc­tions. We decline any responsibility and res­cind the guarantee if these recommendations
are ignored : failure to observe them can
result in material damage and physical injury.

— Use your appliance in accordance with its
method of use, thereby avoiding injury to your­self and damage to your items. Do not use sol­vents in the appliance (risk of fire and explo­sion).
— Strictly comply with the care instructions on
your laundry.
— If you have to open the door of the drum
during the drying cycle, ensure that you do not
touch the drum immediately, as it is very hot.

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1 / FOR THE USER’S ATTENTIONCONTENTS

1 / FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION

• Safety instructions ______________________________________ 3

• Protection of the environment ____________________________ 4

2 / DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE

• General presentation of the tumble dryer ____________________ 5

• The steam tank ________________________________________ 6

3 / INSTALLING YOUR TUMBLE DRYER

• The appliance’s surroundings ____________________________ 7

• Levelling ______________________________________________ 7

• Before using the Steam program for the first time ____________ 8

• Built-in installation ______________________________________ 8

• Combined washer/dryer installation ________________________ 8

• Electrical connection ____________________________________ 9

4 / PREPARING YOUR ITEMS

• Checking the condition of your textiles______________________ 10

• Inserting the items in the drum ____________________________ 10

5 / PROGRAMMING

• Presentation of the control panel __________________________ 11

• Drying programs ________________________________________ 11

• "Steam" programs ______________________________________ 13

• Your dryer’s programs __________________________________ 16

• Options ________________________________________________ 17

6 / REGULAR MAINTENANCE

• Filling the steam tank ____________________________________ 19

• Cleaning the steam tank __________________________________ 20

• Cleaning the filter ______________________________________ 21

• Emptying the recovery tank ______________________________ 21

• Direct evacuation of water condenser ______________________ 22

• Cleaning the condenser __________________________________ 23

• Cleaning the appliance __________________________________ 23

• Changing the bulb ______________________________________ 24

7 / PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

• Cleaning the filter housing ________________________________ 25

• Cleaning the condenser housing __________________________ 25

8 / TROUBLESHOOTING ______________________________________ 26

9 / AFTER-SALES SERVICE ____________________________________ 28

2 / DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE

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Fig. 01

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• GENERAL PRESENTATION OF THE TUMBLE DRYER

Control panel

Recovery tank

Condenser grill

Filter

Information plate

(Reference for After-Sales)

Adjustable feet

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1 / FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION

— Substances contained in soiling such as oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, stain removers,
turpentine or wax must be removed before drying in your machine (by using an adapted warm water
washing programme with additional detergent for example).
— Precautions for using stain-removing products : any preliminary treatment by solvent, stain-remo­ver, aerosol, such as acetone, alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, turpentine is prohibited because these
products are very inflammable. If your laundry requires this type of treatment, this must be done
before washing. Similarly, we recommend that you do not use these products near to your dryer or,
in general, near any electrical appliance in a poorly ventilated room in order to avoid any risk of an
explosion.
— If any incidents occur, which you cannot resolve using the troubleshooting advice we provide (see
“TROUBLESHOOTING”), contact our Technical Service Center.
— Before disposing of your worn-out appliance, make it unusable. Unplug, remove the fuse and cut
off the power cable flush with the appliance and make the door lock inoperable.
— For your safety’s sake, if you wish to change your appliance’s power cable, contact a qualified
electrician.
— If any operating anomalies occur, disconnect your appliance and call our Technical Service
Center.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the environment by
dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose.

Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. It is marked with this
label to indicate that in countries that are a members of the European Union the used
appliances should not be mixed with other waste. This way, the appliance recycling orga­nised by your manufacturer will be done under the best possible conditions, in compliance

with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used appliance collection points closest to your
home.
We thank you for doing your part to protect the environment.

•ENERGY SAVINGS

— Spin your textiles at high speeds ; the residual dampness will be low, as will your energy
consumption. Even synthetic textiles must be spun before drying.
— Place the maximum load in your machine ; this will optimize the energy used. When doing so,
comply with the indications on volume provided in this instruction manual.
— The drying time and the energy consumption are both increased by a high ambient temperature
and too small a room.
— Clean the filter after each drying cycle.
— Clean the condenser twice a month.

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3 / INSTALLING YOUR TUMBLE DRYER2 / DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE

Fig. 04

Fig. 03

• THE APPLIANCE’S SURROUNDINGS

Important :

We strongly advise against :

— Installing your appliance on a carpeted floor.
If you cannot avoid this, take all possible mea­sures not to obstruct the circulation of air at
its base.

— Installing your dryer in a location where it
can be subject to being splashed with water.

— Installing your dryer in a small closed room
(if this is the case, open the door or the win­dow during drying).

— Installing your dryer in a poorly ventilated
room. The temperature in the room must
remain below 30°C during drying.

Advice :

Your tumble dryer releases heat. If you place it next to another appliance or a unit, we

advise you always to leave a space in-between to assist in air circulation (Fig. 03).

Important :

Use a level to check that the appliance

is horizontal :

Your dryer is fitted with 4 adjustable feet

(Fig.

04).

To adjust the stability and levelness :

— Tip it slightly backwards.

— Screw one or more of the feet in or out using
a spanner or a screwdriver to adjust their
height to suit the shape of the floor

(Fig. 04).

— Set your dryer back on its feet and check
that it is stable.

• LEVELLING

0.4 inches minimum

• THE “STEAM” TANK

Important :

The “Steam” tank must be filled only with demineralised water or
with water from the recovery tank provided that it has been filtered
using the filter provided for this purpose on the steam tank inlet.

“Steam” tank

Fig. 02

1 cm mini

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• ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Danger :

To make the electrical connection to your appliance :
— Do not use an extension, an adapter, a multiple socket or a programmable timer.
— The plug must be easily accessible but be out of children’s reach.
— If there's any doubt about the condition of your installation, contact your installer or a qualified
Brandt-approved professional.
— Never eliminate the electrical Earthing system.

The electrical installation must comply with the prevailing standards and the Electricity Board’s
regulations in the country concerned, particularly regarding Earthing and installation in shower
rooms.

We cannot be held responsible for any incident caused by poor electrical installation.

Advice :

In order to easily find your appliance’s reference numbers in the future, we recommend

that you note them down on the “After-Sales Service and Consumer Relations” page (this page
also explains where to find these on your appliance).

Your appliance complies with European Directives 2006/95/EEC (Low Voltage Directive) and
2004/108/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).

• REPLACING THE ELECTRIC POWER CABLE

Important :

To ensure your safety, this must be carried out by the manufacturer's after-sales service

team or a qualified professional.

• BEFORE USING THE STEAM PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST TIME

Important :

The Steam tank is empty when your appliance is delivered. Before using the Steam pro-

gram for the first time, fill the tank with demineralised water or with water from the recovery tank

(see how to proceed in the "EVERYDAY MAINTENANCE" chapter).

The steam tank is empty when your appliance is delivered.

• BUILT-IN INSTALLATION

• COMBINED WASHER/DRYER INSTALLATION

Important :

If you are fitting the appliance underneath a worktop, you must keep the original laminated

top. For safety reasons, the appliance must never be operated without a top.

An adaptation kit is available from your dealer. This is used to mount your tumble dryer above your
washing machine.

Important :

Check with your dealer that the kit is compatible with your washing machine. For safety rea-

sons, fitting must be performed by a qualified professional.

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5 / PROGRAMMING4 / PREPARING YOUR ITEMS

Programs dial
Tumbling
Buzzer
Additional drying

Delayed start “-”
Delayed start “+”
Start/Pause
On/Off

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• DRYING PROGRAMS

Your appliance has two functions :

- a drying function that includes 8 programs.

- a steam treatment function that includes 3 programs.

Your appliance is equipped with an automatic dryness detection system. The appliance will stop
when the chosen level of dryness has been achieved (see the program chart on the following
pages).

• Starting the appliance :

Check that the power cable is plugged in. The appliance will not start unless the door is properly
closed.
Press the “On/Off” button .
Select your program (see the table “Your dryer’s programs” on the following pages) by turning the
programs dial (it turns in both directions). The indicator light shows you the program you have
selected.
Press “Start/Pause” and the program will start. (The “In use” indicator lights up).

• Time remaining :

The time displayed at the start of a cycle corresponds to a full load. It is provided for informatio­nal purposes. The actual time adjusts during the cycle based on the load of laundry.

When the cycle begins, the "Time remaining" symbol flashes. This symbol turns to a steady
light when the remaining time has been calculated.

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• PRESENTATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL

Pause

Stop

Pause - Drying - Cooling down - End of program

Program progress :

Time remaining

Fig. 05

— Always adhere to the manufacturer's ins­tructions when using softening products.

Advice :

If, before you insert your clothes in the
tumble dryer, you notice any stains, even
after washing, do not dry the items concer­ned. As a general rule, stains that have been
ironed or tumble-dried can no longer be
removed.
Please refer to the instructions for treating
stubborn stains provided in most washing
machine instruction manuals and, in particu­lar, wash the stained items again.

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Preparing your items :

— Close all zippers and snap buttons.
— Remove any loose buttons, pins or hook
fasteners.
— Knot any belts, apron strings, etc...
— Empty pockets.

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Special notes on steam programs :

— Sort the laundry by fabric type
— Do not mix new coloured fabrics with white
fabrics.

• CHECKING THE CONDITION OF YOUR TEXTILES

Important :
Do not tumble-dry the following

articles :

— Clothing including rubber like materials (for
example: shower caps, waterproof clothing
and textiles, linings, pillows etc.)
— Chlorofibres (Thermolactyl* for example)
*Registered trademark
— Items containing underwiring that could
become detached
— Bulky items (duvets, eiderdowns, etc...)
— Laundry that has not been spun
— Laundry cleaned with inflammable chemi­cals.

Important :

Check the labels on your textiles

Normal
drying

Gentle
drying

Do not tumble dry

• INSERTING YOUR ITEMS IN THE DRUM

— Open the door by pushing (press where the
label is)

(Fig. 05)

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— Check that the filter is in its housing .
— Insert washed and spun clothes loosely in
the drum

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— Take care not to let any fabrics get caught in
the door.
— Close the door.

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Recommended loads :

The maximum capacity of the dryer is 8 kg.
— To reduce creasing and optimize drying
times, we recommend you do not overload
the machine.
— To optimise the performance of the wrinkle­removing cycles, we recommend that you
limit the quantity of laundry at 2 kg.

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• Cotton program :

Thanks to the combined action of steam and
laundry tumbling, this program allows you to
rid "Cotton"-type textiles of wrinkles to facili­tate their ironing.
This program lasts 18 minutes.
Choose your program using the Programs

dial.The indicator lights up, displaying your

choice.
Validate by pressing the "Start/Pause" button

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• Mixed program :

Thanks to the combined action of steam, tum­bling and laundry preheating, this program
allows you to rid "Mixed"-type textiles (polyes­ter, synthetics, etc.) of wrinkles to facilitate
their ironing.
This program lasts 20 minutes.
Choose your program using the the Programs

dial .The indicator lights up, displaying your

choice.
Validate by pressing the "Start/Pause" button

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• "STEAM" PROGRAMS

Your appliance is equipped with 3 “Steam” programs :

- Cotton

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- Aération

Thanks to their steam action, the "Cotton" and "Mixed" programs allow you to gently remove wrin­kles from your laundry and soften creases, whether the fabric was air dried or put through the
dryer.

As a result, your ironing becomes faster and easier and some items can even be put away
without ironing.

The “Steam refresh” program lets you "air out" and freshen laundry that has been shut away in a
closet.

Important :

These programs can only be used for laundry that is already dry, just before ironing. We

recommend that you do not exceed the recommended load (see chart on following pages).

Important :

The steam programs should not be used with the following textiles : knitted wool ; leather;
clothing with metal, wood or plastic notions ; clothing made from metal that may rust ; oilskin or
other similarly coated garments.

Important :

The Steam tank is empty when your appliance is delivered. Before using the Steam pro­gram for the first time, fill the tank with demineralised water or with water from the recovery tank

(see how to proceed in the "EVERYDAY MAINTENANCE" chapter).

Important :

Before starting a Steam program ensure that :
— The amount of water contained in the tank is above the "Min." level.
— The drying filter has been cleaned.

• Adding or removing an item during
drying :

Press “Start/Pause” to interrupt drying and
open the door.
Insert or remove the item or items and close the
door.
Press the “Start/Pause” button to resume drying.

Advice :

To ensure the effectiveness of the Steam
programs, you are discouraged from interrup­ting these programs mid-cycle.

• Altering programming or drying during
operation :

If you have entered the wrong program, you can
change your selection during the cycle.
Press “Start/Pause” to interrupt drying.
Select another program using the program dial.
Press the “Start/Pause” button to resume
drying.

• Cooling cycle :

All programs finish with a cooling cycle that lasts
for a few minutes to allow the washing to cool
gradually.

Important :

Do not stop your dryer before this cycle

has finished.

• End of program and appliance stop :

At the end of program, the display shows “0:00”.
The “Filter” and

““TTaannkk FFuullll””

lights flash
alternately to remind you that you must clean the
filter and empty the water collection tank after
every drying cycle :
— Press the “On/Off” button .
— Empty your dryer.
Clean the filter and empty the water collection
tank (see the “REGULAR MAINTENANCE” sec­tion).

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Advice :

Consult the Programs table on the next page to determine the program needed for the type

of items.

Program stop

Time remaining

End of program

The “Filter” and “Tank Full” lights flash

Cooling cycle

Pause Stop

+

-

Pause Stop

+

-

Pause Stop

+

-

- Mixed

STEAM

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• During the cycle :

1 - Tank full :

Your tank is full during the drying cycle.
The appliance stops during the program.
The

““TTaannkk FFuullll””

turns on, the time remai­ning flashes.
Proceed to empty your water collection tank
(see the “REGULAR MAINTENANCE” sec­tion).
Press “Start/Pause” to restart your pro­gram.

2 - “Steam Tank” empty :

Your “Steam Tank” becomes empty during a
steam wrinkle rid cycle.
The appliance stops during the program.
The "Steam Tank" and “Pause” indica-
tors lights up, an exclamation mark symbol is
displayed on the screen, and the time remai­ning flashes.
Proceed to fill up your “Steam Tank” (see the
“REGULAR MAINTENANCE” section).
Press “Start/Pause” to restart your program.

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Important :

Only fill the Steam tank with distilled water or fully demineralised water. Do not use tap
water or water containing any additives. The water from the recovery tank can also be used pro­vided that it has been filtered using the filter provided for this purpose on the steam tank inlet.

Program stop

The”Tank Full” light illuminates.

Program stop

The "Steam tank" and “Pause” indicators
lights up, an exclamation mark symbol is dis­played.

• Steam refresh :

Thanks to the steam action, this program
allows you to eliminate odours from laundry
that has been put away in a closet.
This program lasts 20 minutes.
Choose your program using the Programs
dial .

Validate by pressing the "Start/Pause" button

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• End of program and automatic
tumbling at the end of the "Steam
Program" cycle :

At the end of the Steam programs and
during the tumbling phase, the display indi­cates “End”.

Tumbling is activated as soon as the selected
program is completed. During the tumbling
phase, the drum rotates constantly to pre­vent the laundry from settling and wrinkling.
This phase lasts 30 minutes.
During the tumbling phase, you can remove
the laundry from the drum after pressing the
“Start/Pause” button. This action termina­tes the tumbling phase and makes it possible
to empty the drum with the light on.
The “Filter” and

““TTaannkk FFuullll””

indica­tor lights blink alternately to remind you to
clean the filter and empty the water recovery
tank after each cycle.

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Remarks :

During the tumbling phase, if you have selected the "Buzzer" option, it will sound every

minute.

Advice :

To optimise the effectiveness of the steam programs, we advise you to :
— Remove the entire load, one item at a time, as soon as the program ends or during the tum­bling phase.
— Place the clothing on hangers.
— Promptly iron the garments, if necessary.

Remarks :

It is normal for the garments to be slightly damp at the end of the Steam programs. This is
to make ironing easier. Similarly, with small loads of laundry, it is possible to have damp spots
after a steam program.

End of program

The “Filter” and “Full tank” indicator lights
blink

Pause Stop

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Pause Stop

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Pause Stop

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Remarks :

The “Tumbling” and "Buzzer" options remains selected from one program to the next. You can

simply press the button to deactivate thes options, even during a program.

• THE OPTIONS

• Delaying a program’s start :

Select your program using the program dial

.

The indicator light shows you the program

you have selected.
Press the ”Delayed Start +” button to delay
the start of your program thirty minutes at a
time until you reach the desired delay time
(max 23 ½ hours). To decrease the differed
starting time, press the “Delayed Start -” but­ton

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Press the

““BBuuzzzzeerr””

button . At the end of
drying, three beeps will sound every 10 minu­tes for one hour until the door is opened or
the appliance is stopped. The indicator light
corresponding to this option lights up at the
bottom of the screen, indicating that the buz­zer is activated.

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Time remaining until drying cycle begins

Delayed start

“Buzzer” option

“Tumbling” option

Programs Type of textile Drying results

COTTON -

Extra Drying -

Cotton Dry

Dry -

Cotton Dry

Damp -

Cotton Damp

MIXED -

Dry -

Regular textiles Dry

Damp -

Regular textiles Slightly damp

Other drying programs

Modern fibres -

Synthetic Dry

Delicates -

Synthetic, Delicates Dry

Air wollens -

Wollens Dry

• Drying programs :

• YOUR DRYER’S PROGRAMS

• Steam programs :

RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS FOR TESTS TO EN 61121 - DIRECTIVE 95/13/EEC

Load I ”Dry cotton ..... 8 kg .... select “Cotton” - Dry

Load II ”Ready to iron Cotton” ..... 8 kg .... select “Cotton” - Damp

Load III ”Easy maintenance textiles ..... 3 kg .... select “Modern fibres”

Programs Load type

Maximum

weight

Duration

(min)

consumption

water (litry) energy (kWh)

Cotton -

Cotton shirts 10 items 18 0,4 0,20

Cotton home linens 2 kg 18 0,4 0,20

Mixed -

Synthetic shirts 10 items 20 0,4 0,35

Synthetic home linens 2 kg 20 0,4 0,35

Refresh -

Cotton or synthetic 2 kg 20 0,1 0,06

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Pause Stop

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Confirm by pressing the “Start/Pause” button
Once the time delay has expired, the program
starts. The screen tells you the time remai­ning, which becomes more precise as the
drying cycle progresses.

• “Tumbling” option :

The “Tumbling” function fluffs the textiles
every 10 minutes for up to 24 hours, until the
door is opened or the machine is turned off. It
begins as soon as the drying finishes and pre­vents the clothes from settling in the machine.
To select this function, press the “Tumbling”

button. An indicator lights up to show that

this option has been activated.

• “Buzzer” option :

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• FILLING THE STEAM TANK

Important :

We remind you that the tank must be fil­led before the "Steam" program is used for
the first time.

Important :

Only fill the Steam tank with distilled
water or fully demineralised water. Do not
use tap water or water containing any additi­ves. The water from the recovery tank can
also be used provided that it has been filte­red using the filter provided for this purpose
on the steam tank inlet.

To fill the tank, proceed as follows :
— Press on the upper part of the tank to free it
from its housing

(Fig. 06).

— Fill the tank (

Fig. 07)

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— Press on the upper part of the tank to re­seat it in its housing.

You can also use the water from the recovery
tank :
— Remove the water recovery tank

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on the next page).

— Extract the channeling tube from the water
recovery tank (

Fig. 08).

— Fill the tank (

Fig. 09).

— Press on the upper part of the tank to re­seat it in its housing.

Important :

If you use water from the recovery tank,
regularly clean the tank filter by pulling pills
away with your fingers (Fig. 10).

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Fig. 07

Fig. 10

The 1.2 litre steam tank contains enough water to last approximately three cycles.

It is equipped with a filter that recovers the impurities found in the water. Properly filtered water is

necessary for smooth functioning of the steam generator.

Fig. 08

Fig. 09

• “Additional Drying” option :

This option is not available for Steam pro­grams

This function enables you to add drying time
at the end of a program in units of 10 minutes
by successively pressing the “Additional
Drying” button .Press the “Start/Pause”
button. The additional drying time is added at
the end of the selected program.

• “ MEMO ACTIV’ ” function :

Your dryer remembers the programs that you
use most often.
After a few drying cycles, the program displayed
when you switch on your machine is the one
that you have used most often.

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Important :

A power failure cancels the current program. In this case, therefore, you have to reset all

the programming operations.

Advice :

As a safety measure, you are advised to unplug the power cable when you are not using

the appliance.

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Important :

The dryer must not operate without the fil­ter.

Important :

Please remember that the filter must be
cleaned after every drying or steam cycle.

This is located in the lower part of your dryer.
Clean it as follows :
— Remove it from its housing by pulling it
upwards

(Fig. 16).

— Open the filter

(Fig. 17).

— Clean it by removing the thin coating of fluff
covering it

(Fig. 18).

Ensure that there is no fluff accumulating round
the dryer.

Important :

Do not wash filter with water. (Fig. 19)

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— Re-insert it in its housing, pushing it well in.

Fig. 16

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Fig. 19

This is located at the top of your appliance. It col­lects the water extracted from your items as they
are dried.
— To empty it, release it from its housing by pul­ling it towards you

(Fig. 20)

.
— Empty the tank or collect the water for use in
the steam tank

(Fig. 21)

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Important :

The recovery tank must be emptied after

each drying cycle.

Important :

Risk of frost : if there is a risk of frost,

empty the recovery tank.

Fig. 20

Important :

empty the recovery tank if you wish to move or tilt your appliance.

Advice :

You can store the recovery tank water in a separate container. You can later use this water

to fill the “Steam” tank.

Fig. 21

• CLEANING THE FILTER

• EMPTYING THE RECOVERY TANK

• CLEANING THE STEAM TANK

Advice :

If you have not used the Steam pro­gram for several months, we recommend
that you replace the water contained in the
tank.

To clean the inside of the tank, you should
completely remove it from its housing. The
tank lock is located inside the door

(Fig. 11).

To clean the tank, proceed as follows :
— Press on the tank to open it.
— Use the side of a coin to unlock the tank

(Fig. 12).

— Remove it from its housing by pulling it from
bottom to top

(Fig. 13).

— Simultaneously push on both sides of the
upper part of the tank and unclip the cover

(Fig. 14).

— Clean the inside of the tank, as well as the
filter, which can be immersed in water

(Fig. 15).

— Clip the cover back onto the tank.
— Return the tank to its housing, seating the
lower part first.
— Press on the upper part of the tank to re-seat
it in its housing.

Fig. 11

Fig. 14

Fig. 13

Fig. 12

Fig. 15

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6 / REGULAR MAINTENANCE6 / REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Fig. 27

Fig. 28

Fig. 29

Fig. 30

Important :

The condenser must be cleaned twice a

month.

Important :

Unplug the power cable from the socket

before cleaning the condenser.

— Open the grill at the front of the appliance.
— Release the condenser

(Fig. 27)

.

— Remove it carefully

(Fig. 28)

.
— Remove any fluff from the condenser.
— Clean it with water only under the tap

(Fig. 29)

.
— After cleaning, ensure that none of the tubes are
“blocked” and that the fins are clean.
— Rub it superficially.
— Re-insert the condenser and lock it in place. Close
the grill.

Important :

When refitting the condenser, ensure that it
is pushed in firmly right to the back of its housing
when locking it in.

• CLEANING THE CONDENSER

Advice :

To clean the control panel, the access to the

drum and the casing, use only a sponge or a damp
cloth and some soapy water.

— Ensure that there is no fluff accumulating round
the dryer.

— Clean the door seal with a damp cloth.
— Clean the filter housing with your vacuum cleaner
once a year.

You should

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under any circumstances

(Fig.

30)

:
— Abrasive powders
— Metal or plastic sponges
— Alcohol-based products (alcohol, thinners, etc.).

• CLEANING THE APPLIANCE

Fig. 24

Fig. 22

Fig. 23

To avoid having to empty the collection tank every
time you use the appliance, you have a kit (*) for
removing the water from the condenser directly into
the drain (hose and deflector). To fit this :
— Take off the existing pipe and push it inside the
appliance

(Fig. 22).

— Clip the deflector with the top of the pump

(Fig. 23).

— Connect the hose from the kit to the end connec­tor on the appliance

(Fig. 24).

You can connect the other end of the hose either :

- To a ventilated trap

(Fig. 25)

.

- Or a sink trap

(Fig. 26

).

When connecting to a trap, you must remove the fil­ler plug. Then press home the rubber tip. If neces­sary, add a clamp connection

(Fig. 26)

.

Important :

The deflector must necessarily be positioned
before the drain hose connection to avoid any
water splashes when taking off the hose.

Remarks :

Directly emptying the condenser water into
the sewage system will prevent the reuse of the
recovery water for steam programs.

Fig. 26

Fig. 25

• DIRECT EVACUATION OF WATER CONDENSER

Remarks :

(*) This kit is provided with the appliance
or is available near your After-sales service
under the ref. 57X3184 (according to model).

Deflector

Hose

Insert

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Encart

Déflecteur

90 cm maxi

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7 / PERIODIC MAINTENANCE6 / REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Fig. 32

Fig. 33

Fig. 34

To clean the filter housing, proceed as follows :

— Remove the filter from its housing (see
“Cleaning the filter” paragraph, previous
pages)

— Use a vacuum cleaner to remove all pills
and lint

(Fig. 32).

— Return the filter to its housing, pushing it
firmly into place.

• CLEANING THE FILTER HOUSING

To optimise the performance of your dryer, we recommend that you carry out the following
cleaning actions once or twice each year :

To clean the condenser housing, proceed as
follows :

— Remove the condenser from its housing
(see “Cleaning the condenser” paragraph,
previous pages).

— Use a vacuum cleaner to remove all the pills
and lint from the sides of the cavity

(Fig. 33 &

Fig. 34).

— Return the condenser to its housing,
locking it into place, and clip the grill back on.

• CLEANING THE CONDENSER HOUSING

Fig. 31

• CHANGING THE BULB

You can replace the light bulb (type E14­15W/230V) yourself

(Fig. 31)

.

Important :

Unplug the power cord before chan-

ging the bulb.

To do this :
— Unscrew the glass cover located to the left
inside the appliance.
— Unscrew the extinguished bulb and replace it.
— Screw on the glass cover tightly.

Important :

The bulb must be replaced when the

appliance is cooled down.

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8 / TROUBLESHOOTING8 / TROUBLESHOOTING

Fault : Check whether :

The items are unevenly dried :

- the types of textiles in the load are too different (e.g.
sheets together with jeans)

- the laundry has been laid correctly ‘unfolded’ in the
dryer

- the drum is not overloaded.

The synthetic items are loaded with
static electricity :

- the laundry has been dried too much

- you have used softener during washing. By using this
product, you can reduce most of the problems with
static electricity.

The “Tank Full” indicator light is lit :

- the condensate container is full : once you have emp­tied it, re-insert it correctly, pushing it completely into
its housing

The “Tank Full” indicator light illumi­nates although the tank is empty :

- the container has been properly inserted : push it in
completely.

- the condenser is tightly locked on the two sides.

The "Empty Steam tank" indicator is
lit up :

- check that the steam tank is empty : if so, re-fill and
ensure it is secure firmly in its housing. The program
picks up where it had stopped.

The laundry will be slightly damp
after a steam cycle :

- you have used a steam programme: in this case, it is
completely normal, and it will make ironing easier.

Fault : Check whether :

The dryer does not start :

- the plug is in the socket

- the “On/Off” button is pressed in

- the door is properly closed

- the condenser is correctly locked in place.

The drying times are too long :

- the filter in the drum is clogged with fluff.

- the condenser is not clogged.

- the filter and condenser housings are not clogged or
soiled.

- the laundry has been spun enough beforehand
(500rpm minimum, but spinning at 850rpm provides
better drying times).

- the room temperature is not too high, particularly if the
room is small: if needed, open the door or window.

- the air inlets and outlets are unobstructed enough to
ensure correct air circulation.

- the selected drying program does indeed correspond
to the type of laundry in the drum.

The laundry is too damp :

- the filter in the drum is clogged with fluff

- the type of drying has been selected correctly (too
low) : switch to the next program up or increase the
drying time.

- the condenser is not blocked by fluff.

The laundry is too dry, too creased :

- the selected drying program does indeed correspond
to the type of laundry in the drum.

Advice :

Some incidents may arise when you are using your dryer. Here are the points you should

check.

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9 / AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Fig. 35

Any work on your appliance must be perfor­med by a brand approved qualified professio­nal. When you call, mention your appliance’s
full reference (model, type, serial number).
These details are shown on the manufacturer’s
information plate

(Fig. 35).

ORIGINAL PARTS

During any maintenance work, ask that only
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