Zanussi TCS 683W Instruction Manual

TUMBLE DRYER

XTRACAPACITY

CONDENSER DRYER

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START

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

COTTON

SYNTHETICS

STORE DRY

Spun at rpm

kg 5
kg 2.5

IRON DRY

800 / 900 1000 / 1200

80' - 100' 75' - 95'

55' - 70' 50' - 65'

Spun at rpm

650

50' - 60'
30' - 35'

kg 2.5
kg 1

800 / 900 1000 / 1200

70' - 90' 65' - 85'

35' - 50' 30' - 45'

STORE DRY

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

DRYING TIME

LIGHT

ON-OFF
LOW
TEMP.

DOOR
OPEN

AUTOREVERSE

TCS 683 W

125994640

GB

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Important Safety Information

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

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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.

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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.

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Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.

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Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

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If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely.

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If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing
machine, it is compulsory to use the stacking kit
(optional accessory).

Child Safety

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This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.

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Pets and children have been known to climb into
tumble dryers. Please check your drum before
use.

Keep all packaging well away for children.

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Use

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Do not overload the appliance (see programme

chart).

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Clothes which are dripping wet should not be
placed in the dryer.

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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.

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Do not dry canvas shoes or sports shoes, as they
could get stuck between the door and the drum,
thus blocking the latter.

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Please make sure that no gas lighters have
accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be
loaded into appliance.

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Danger of explosion: Never tumble dry items
that have been in contact with inflammable
solvents (petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning
fluid and the like). As these substance are volatile,
they could cause an explosion. Tumble dry only
items washed with water.

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In order to avoid danger of fires caused by
excessive drying, do not use appliance to dry the
following items:

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Cushions, quilts and the like (these items
accumulate heat).

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Items containing rubber foam or materials similar
to rubber foam.

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Leave the door slightly ajar when the appliance is
not being used. This will allow the seal to be
preserved.

●

Clean fluff filter after using tumble dryer. To
prevent fire risks, do not use the appliance if the
fluff filter is damaged or without the filter.

●

Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Zanussi Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
Zanussi spare parts.

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Contents

For the User

Important Safety Information

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Installation 2

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Child Safety 2

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Use 2

Your New Tumble Dryer
Description of the Appliance
The Control Panel

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Water full indicator light 5

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Buttons 5

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Mains-on light 5

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Time selector dial/ON-OFF switch 5

Programme Chart
Operating Sequence

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Load the laundry 7

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Select the drying time 7

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Select the required option 7

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Start the machine 7

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When drying is completed 7

For the Installer

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Installation Instructions

Technical Specifications

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Positioning 14

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Stacking kit (optional accessory) 15

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Electrical connection 15

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Hints & Tips on Drying
Maintenance and Cleaning

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External cleaning 9

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Cleaning fluff filter 9

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Cleaning the condenser unit 9

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Emptying the water reservoir 9

Something Not Working

Service and Spare Parts
Customer Care
Guarantee Conditions
Zanussi Service Force

12-13

Guide to use the Instruction Book

The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions:

Safety instructions
Hints and tips

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Environmental information

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This tumble dryer will give your wash that soft, relaxed feel whatever
the weather.

Extremely high quality standards both during development and
manufacturing guarantee a long service life for your appliance.

Maximum economy in the operation of your dryer is achieved through
very frugal electricity consumption and short drying times.

Energy saving tips

To save energy we recommend that you follow these
hints:

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Try to load the maximum capacity of the machine
as small loads are uneconomical.

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

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Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and
saves energy.

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Clean the filter regularly to avoid excessive
drying times and high electricity consumption.

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Ventilate the room well. The room temperature
should not exceed +35°C during drying.

In the interest
of the environment

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Materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.

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Check with your local Council or Environmental
Health Office to see if there are facilities in your
area for re-cycling this appliance.

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When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
power supply cable and make the door closing
device unusable to prevent young children from
being trapped inside.

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Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised
disposal sites for your old appliance.

How do we help to protect the
environment? We use recycled paper!

Description of the Appliance

1 Worktop
2 Door Open Button
3 Low Temperature Button
4 Start Button
5 Reservoir Full Indicator Light
6 Time Selector Dial-ON/OFF switch
7 Mains-On Light
8 Programme Chart

9 Fluff Filter
10 Door Catch
11 Rating Plate
12 Ventilation Grille
13 Water Reservoir
14 Condenser Unit
15 Adjustable Feet

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XTRACAPACITY

1234567

CONDENSER DRYER

TC

S

6

83

W

ON-OFF

START

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

COTTON

SYNTHETICS

STORE DRY

Spun at rpm

kg 5
kg 2.5

IRON DRY

800 / 900 1000 / 1200

80' - 100' 75' - 95'

55' - 70' 50' - 65'

Spun at rpm

650

50' - 60'
30' - 35'

kg 2.5
kg 1

800 / 900 1000 / 1200

70' - 90' 65' - 85'

35' - 50' 30' - 45'

STORE DRY

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

DRYING TIME

LIGHT
ON-OFF

LOW

TEMP.

DOOR
OPEN

AUTOREVERSE

The Control Panel

1 Programme Chart

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

2 Door Open Button

Depress this button to open the door.
The door of the machine can be opened at any time
during the programme if you want to feel the dryness
of the fabrics.

3 «Low Temperature» Button

Press this button to reduce the temperature when
drying particularly delicate cotton or linen items.

4 «Start» Button

After selecting the drying time, press start button: the
appliance will start drying .

If the door is opened during drying, the
programme is interrupted. It will be resumed by
pressing the button again, once the door has been
closed.
This button must also be pressed after a power
cut.

5 Water Full Indicator Light

This light illuminates when the reservoir is full or
improperly fitted.
The programme will be interrupted, but the time
selector dial continues to turn towards the “0”
position. The laundry is not dried. After having
emptied the container, you have to select the drying
programme again for the time required to complete
drying.

Attention: after this operation, the dryer can remain
unactive for some minutes before starting the
programme and during this period the water container
light remains alight.

6 Time Selector Dial-On/Off

Switch

The selector dial incorporates two drying cycles, one
of up to 150 minutes at a high temperature for cotton
and linen, and one of up to 80 minutes at a low
temperature for synthetic fabrics. To set the machine
to the selected time, turn the dial clockwise until the
time you want coincides exactly with the pointer.

NEVER attempt to turn the dial in an
anticlockwise direction.

The drying time depends on:

- the speed of the last spin

- the desired degree of drying

- the type of laundry

- the size of the load.

When selecting the drying time you should remember
that it includes a 10 minute cooling phase (position

on the dial).

This phase should not be shortened, stopped or
avoided, as this could cause skin burns or damages to
the laundry.

7 Mains-On Light

This light indicates that the appliance is switched on
at the mains.

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