Zanussi TCS 674 E User Manual

INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTRUCCIONES PARA INSTALACION Y USO
INSTRUÇÕES DE INSTALAÇÃO E UTILISAÇÃO

TUMBLE DRYER
SECADORA
SECADOR

TCS 674 E

125996800

CONTENTS

Warnings................................................Page 3

Description of the appliance........Page 4

Installation.............................................Page 5

■ Positioning.................................................Page 5

■ Door reversal.............................................Page 6

■ Electrical connection .................................Page 6

■ Stacking kit................................................Page 6

Use.............................................................Page 7

■ Control panel.............................................Page 7

■ Use of controls ..........................................Page 7

■ Programme table.......................................Page 9

■ Drying sequence .......................................Page 10

■ Useful hints ...............................................Page 11

Maintenance.........................................Page 12

■ External cleaning.......................................Page 12

■ Cleaning the filter ......................................Page 12

■ Cleaning the condenser ............................Page 13

■ Emptying water container..........................Page 13

Servicing ................................................Page 14

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DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Voltage 220-230 V/50 Hz

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Width 60 cm
Depth 60 cm

Max. power absorbed 2200 W (10A)

DRYING CAPACITY Cotton, linen 5 kg

Synthetics 2 kg

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.

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WARNINGS

ENGLISH

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.

INSTALLATION

■ Any electrical work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.

■ Make sure that the appliance does not stand

on its electrical supply cable.

■ If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,

please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely.

USE

■ Always unplug the appliance after use.

■ Clothes which are dripping wet should not be

placed in the dryer.
Always load well spun laundry. The higher the
spin speed, the lower the electricity
consumption and the shorter the drying times.

■ Never tumble dry items that have been in

contact with chemicals such as dry
cleaning fluid. These are of a volatile
nature and could cause an explosion.

■ As some bulky items such as duvets and

eiderdowns should be dried in large
commercial machines because of their bulk,
check with the manufacturer of the item if it is
suitable for drying in a domestic machine,
even if the dry weight of the item is within the
limit advised.

■ Always check that no cigarette lighters have

been left in pockets.

■ Leave the door slightly ajar when not in use to

preserve the door seal.

■ The fluff filter must be cleaned after every use.

■ Do not operate the appliance with a damaged

filter or without filter as this may cause a fire.

■ Do not overload the appliance.

■ Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the

dryer.

■ Do not dry canvas shoes or sports shoes, as

they could get stuck between the door and the
drum, thus blocking the latter.

SERVICE/REPAIR

■ Under no circumstances should you attempt to

repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried
out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. Refer to your
local Zanussi Service Centre. Always insist on
genuine Zanussi spare parts.

GENERAL SAFETY

■ It is dangerous to modify or try to modify the

specifications of this appliance in any way.

■ This appliance is designed to be used by

adults. Children should not be allowed to
touch the controls or play with the product.

■ Pets and small children may climb into tumble

dryers. Check your appliance each time before
use.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

■ The materials used on this appliance marked

with the symbol are recyclable.
This means that they can be recycled by
disposing of them properly in appropriate
collection containers.

■ If you take your appliance to a refuse disposal

site, cut off the power cable flush with the
appliance to avoid the danger of the appliance
being re-used, and disable the door catch to
prevent children becoming trapped inside.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

01 Top cover
02 Water container/programme chart
03 Door opening button
04 Low temperature button
05 Buzzer OFF button
06 Start button
07 Control lights
08 Programme selector dial
09 Mains-on light

10 Fluff filter
11 Lock
12 Rating plate
13 Ventilation grid
14 Condenser
15 Adjustable feet

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INSTALLATION

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Positioning

It is recommended that, for your convenience, the
machine is positioned close to your washing
machine.
The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean
place, where dirt does not build up.

Air must be able to circulate freely all round the
appliance. Do not obstruct the front ventilation
grille or the air intake grilles at the back of the
machine.

To keep vibration and noise to a minimum when
the dryer is in use, it should be placed on a firm,
level surface.
Once in its permanent operating position, check
that the dryer is absolutely level with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, raise or lower the feet until
it is.

The feet must never be removed.
Do not restrict the floor clearance through

deep-pile carpets, strips of wood or similar.
This might cause heat build-up which would
interfere with the operation of the appliance.

Important

The hot air emitted by the tumble dryer can reach
temperatures of up to 60°C. The appliance must
therefore not be installed on floors which are not
resistant to high temperatures.

When operating the tumble dryer, the room
temperature must not exceed 35°C, as it may
affect the performance of the appliance.

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Door reversal

To make it easier to load or unload the laundry
the door can be reversed.

This operation must be carried out by
qualified personnel.

Please contact the nearest Zanussi Service
Centre.

Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a 220­230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation
can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW),
also taking into account any other appliances in
use.

Connect the machine to an earthed socket, in
accordance with current wiring regulations.

The manufacturer declines any
responsibility for damage or injury
through failure to comply with the
above safety precaution.

Stacking kit

A special stacking kit is available through your
dealer, to enable the mounting of the dryer on
top of your washing machine.

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Control panel

USE

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1 Programme Chart

This will help you to select the correct time or
programme for drying.

2 Water container

When the tumble dryer is being used,
condensation is collected in a special container.
To empty container, please refer to ‘Maintenance’
chapter.

3 Door opening button

To open door, press this button. Should the door
be opened while appliance is working, the tumble
dryer will stop functioning. Press start button to
resume drying after closing the door.

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6 Start button

After selecting the programme or drying time
depress this button to start the appliance.

Should the door be opened while appliance is
drying, the START button has to be
depressed again after closing the door to
allow the programme to continue.

This button must be depressed also after a
power failure and after having re-inserted the
water container, if it has been emptied during the
drying programme.

7 “Drying” light

This light indicates that the machine is
performing the drying programme.

4 Low Temperature Button

Press this button to reduce the temperature when

drying synthetics with a time controlled
programme.

5 Buzzer OFF button

The buzzer will sound after drying (during the
anti-crease phase) for 30 minutes unless it is
switched off by depressing this button.

Important: When the water container is full, the
buzzer will sound for 1 minute, even if you have
depressed the button .

8 “Cooling” light

This light will illuminate when the cooling phase
is in operation.
A cooling phase of 9 minutes is performed at the
end of the drying programme and before the anti­crease phase.

9 “End of programme” light

This light flashes at the end of the programme
(after the cooling phase) and continues to flash
during the anti-crease phase to remind you that
filter needs cleaning and water container must be
emptied. It goes out when you open the door or
turn the programme selector dial to “0”.

10 “Water container full” light

This light flashes when the water container is full
and when drying is completed.

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11 Programme selector dial

The selector dial allows you to select the desired
programme or time.

Automatic drying (electronic programmes)
The appliance operates in these programmes by
means of dampness sensors. All you have to do
is to set the selector dial to the programme
required (A, B, C or D), according to the type of
laundry and the degree of drying required (see
programme table).

Time controlled drying

You can select a time up to 90 mins. to finish off
drying, if necessary, or to use your tumble dryer
independently of the electronic control system.

When selecting a short drying time, remember
that during the last 9 mins. of operation, the heat
is cut off in order to carry out a cooling phase.

To cancel a programme in operation, turn the
selector dial to “0”.

When drying is completed, switch off the
appliance by turning the dial to “0” before
opening the door.

12 Mains-on light

This light lights up by selecting the programme or
time and goes out by turning the selector dial to
“0” or by opening the door.

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Programme Table

Automatic drying (electronic programmes)

Type of laundry

Cotton

Synthetics
(*) According to CEI 1121 Standards

Degree of
drying required

Extra dry 5 kg A
Store dry 5 kg B (*)
Iron dry 5 kg C (*)
Store dry 2 kg D (*)

Time controlled programmes
Cotton

Degree of drying
required

Store dry

Spin speed

800 - 1000 r.p.m.

1000 - 1200 r.p.m.

Max.
load

Max.
load

3.5 kg 75 - 90 min.
2 kg 60 - 75 min.

3.5 kg 60 - 75 min.
2 kg 45 - 60 min.

Programme selector
setting

Drying time

800 - 1000 r.p.m.

Iron dry

1000 - 1200 r.p.m.

3.5 kg 60 - 75 min.
2 kg 45 - 60 min.

3.5 kg 45 - 60 min.
2 kg 30 - 45 min.

Synthetics: depress pushbutton

Degree of drying
required

Store dry

Never overfill the drum (do not load large quilts, for example).
The laundry must be suitably spin dried in your washing machine before being placed in the tumble

dryer (500rpm minimum).
Drying times vary according to:

- The type of laundry

- The size of the load

- The degree of spinning prior to drying

Spin speed

Short spin
at 650 rpm

Max.
load

2 kg 45 - 60 min.
1 kg 30 - 45 min.

0.5 kg 20 min.

Drying time

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Drying sequence

Before starting up for the first time it is advisable
lo load a few moist cloths into the dryer and to let
it run for about 20 minutes. This ensures that no
dust and dirt is left in the drum.

1.Load the laundry

Open the door by depressing button .
Load the items one at a time, shaking them out

loosely and close the door.

2 Select drying programme or time

Turn the programme selector dial to the
programme letter or time, the mains-on light
illuminates.

3 Select the required option

Depress “low temperature” button if you have
to dry synthetics with a time controlled
programme and/or “buzzer off” button if
desired.

4 Start the programme

Depress START-button : the drying programme
begins and the control light goes on.

Important: If you wish to change the programme
during operation, turn the selector dial to “0”,
select the new programme and depress START­button again.

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5 When drying is completed

Before the end of the cycle, an automatic cooling
phase of 9 mins. is carried out to cool the
laundry: the control light is on. At the end of
this phase lights and will begin to flash
alternatively.

If you do not remove the laundry at the end of the
programme, the machine will perform the anti­crease phase which lasts 30 mins. max.

If you have not depressed button , the buzzer
will sound every 10 seconds, the lights and

will flash alternatively. To remove
the laundry at this stage, turn the selector dial to
“0”, the mains-on light goes out.

If you do not remove the laundry during the anti­crease phase, the appliance will stop
automatically at the end of this phase: the mains­on light will remain lighted and the control lights

and will continue to flash.

Clean the filter and empty water container.

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Useful hints

■ Try to load to the maximum capacity of the

machine as small loads are uneconomical.
For information, here is a list of the average
weights of some common laundry items.

Sheet 700 - 1000 g
Tablecloth 400 - 500 g
Kitchen towel 70 - 120 g
Table napkin 50 - 100 g
Towelling hand towel 150 - 250 g
Bathrobe 1000 - 1500 g
Man’s shirt 200 - 300 g
Pillowcase 100 - 200 g
Man’s pyjamas 400 - 500 g
Ladies’ nightdress 200 - 250 g

■ Never tumble dry the following:

Particularly delicate items such as net curtains,
woollen, silk, fabrics with metal trim, nylon
tights, bulky materials such as anoraks,
blankets, eiderdowns, sleeping bags, feather
quilts and any items containing rubber foam or
materials similar to rubber foam.

■ Always follow the instructions on garment

labels.

■ Knitted textiles (knitted underwear) may shrink

a little during drying. Please do not overdry
items of this type. It is advisable to allow for
shrinkage when choosing the size of new
purchases.

■ You can also put starched items into your

dryer. However, to achieve the desired
starched effect, choose the programme “iron
dry”. To remove any starch residues, wipe out
the internal drum after drying with a moist cloth
and then rub it dry.

■ To avoid a static charge when drying is

completed, use either a fabric softener when
you are washing the laundry or a fabric
conditioner specifically for tumble dryers.

■ Remove the laundry when the dryer has

finished drying.

■ If individual items are still damp after drying,

set a brief post-drying time, but at least 20
minutes. This will be necessary particularly for

multilayered items (e.g. collars, pockets, etc.).

normal drying (high temperature)
delicate drying (low temperature)
do not tumble dry

■ Close pillowcases and covers with fasteners to

prevent small laundry items getting tangled
inside them. Close press studs, zips and hooks
and tie belts and apron strings.

■ Sort laundry according to type and degree of

drying required.

■ Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing

and saves energy.

■ Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured

fluffy items such as towels as they could attract
the fluff.

■ The laundry must be thoroughly spun before

tumble drying.

■ Easy-care items, too, e.g. shirts, should be

briefly pre-spun before drying (depending on
crease resistance approx. 30 seconds or using
the special brief spin programme of your
washing machine).

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MAINTENANCE

You must disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply, before you can carry out any
cleaning or maintenance work.

External cleaning

Use only soap and water and then dry
thoroughly.

From time to time, apply a little wax furniture
cream with a soft cloth.

Important: do not use methylated spirit, diluents
or similar products.

Cleaning the filter

Your dryer will only function well if the filter is
clean.

The filter collects all the «fluff» which
accumulates during drying and it must therefore
be cleaned at the end of each programme with a
damp cloth.

Pull the filter upwards in order to remove it.

Do not be alarmed by the amount of fluff. It is not
due to excessive wear caused by the dryer. All
fabric loses fluff when drying but it goes un­noticed in the air. In a tumble dryer it simply
collects in the filter.

Important: Remove the fluff around the filter too.

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Cleaning condenser

Remove fluff from condenser on a regular basis
to avoid prolonging drying times and increasing
energy consumption.

Proceed as follows:

1. Remove condenser by using the top handle.

2. Clean condenser with a hand-held shower or a

soft brush.

3. Clean external part, too.

4. Remove the fluff from the seal of the

condenser in the lower part of the inner door.

5. Leave condenser to dry; when it is dry, place

in original position.

Important! Do not use pointed objects or
utensils to clean the spaces between the plates,
as this could damage the condenser and make it
permeable.

Do not use this appliance if the condenser
has not been fitted.

Emptying water container

Water extracted from the laundry being dried is
collected in a special container. This container
must be emptied after every cycle, but it can also
be emptied during the drying cycle. Should you
forget to empty the container, a light will light up
on the panel and the drying cycle will stop
automatically even if the laundry is not dry yet.

Insert container correctly.

After inserting the container the drying cycle will
resume after 135 secondes max.

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Important: When emptying the container during
the drying cycle, the machine stops drying, but
the drying time selector dial will continue to step
on.

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SERVICING

Before contacting your local Zanussi Service Centre, please make the following
checks:

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

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The dryer does not start up

■

The dryer does not dry properly

The door is open.

■

The plug is not fitted into the wall socket.

■

There is no electricity supply from the wall
socket.

■

The selector dial is not set correctly.

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The water container is full.

■

The start button has not been depressed.

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The filter is clogged.

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The water container is full.

■

The condenser is clogged.

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Insufficient drying time.

■

The selected cycle is not suitable for the
laundry.

■

The low temperature function has been
selected in the electronic programme.

■

Excessive laundry load.

■

The dryer is not correctly installed.

If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call
your local Zanussi Service Centre.

Please make sure you give the model and serial
number of the appliance.

This information can be found on the rating plate.

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ANOMALIAS DE FUNCIONAMENTO

Antes de contactar o Centro de assistência Zanussi da zona, efectue os
seguintes controlos:

PROBLEMA CAUSA POSSIVEL

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■

Se o secador não funcionar:

■

Se o secador não seca
correctamente:

A porta está aberta

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A ficha não está inserida na tomada.

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Não há corrente eléctrica

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O selector de secagem não está posicionado
correctamente.

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O recipiente da água está cheio.

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A tecla de arranque não foi premida.

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O filtro está entupido.

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O recipiente da água está cheio.

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O condensador está entupido.

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O tempo de secagem é insuficiente.

■

Foi seleccionada a função de redução da
temperatura no programa electrónico.

■

O ciclo seleccionado não é apropriado para
a roupa.

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O secador está sobrecarregado.

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O secador não foi instalado correctamente.

Se depois destas comprovações o problema
permanece, dirija-se ao Centro de Assistência
Técnica ZANUSSI mais próximo.

Indique o modelo e o número de fabrico da
máquina, que estão indicados na placa de
características.

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Mod. ...

Prod. No. ........

Ser. No. ............

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