Zanussi TD4234W User Manual

TUMBLE DRYER

TDE 4234 W

Programme

ON-OFF

Start

Buzzer
Off

Low
Temp.

ON-OFF

Timed Programme

Cotton

Extra dry
Ready to wear
Store dry
Slightly damp
Iron dry
Wring dry
Reset

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B
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Extra dry
Store dry
Iron dry

BABY dry

Reset

90 min. cotton
60 min. cotton
30 min. synthetic
Dry fresh
Cooling
Reset

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AUTOREVERSE 6 kg

Synthetic

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ESSENTIAL

Unpacking: see page 16

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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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).

● This tumble dryer is designed to be vented

through to the open air. It should have its own
ventilation system which should not be joined
with any other ventilation system connected to
any other appliance.

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.

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Keep all packaging well away for children.

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

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Clean fluff filters after using tumble dryer. To
prevent fire risks, do not use the appliance if the
fluff filters are damaged.

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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
Service Force Centre. Always insist on genuine
Zanussi spare parts.

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.

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For the User

Important Safety Information

2

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Installation 2

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Child Safety 2

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Use 2

Your New Tumble Dryer

4

Description of the Appliance

5

The Control Panel

6-7

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Mains-on light 6

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Buttons 6

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Control lights 6

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Programme/Time Selector Dial 6

Programme Chart

8

Operating Sequence

9-10

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Load the laundry 9

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Switch the machine on 9

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Select the drying time or programme 9

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Select the required options 9

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Start the machine 9

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When drying is completed 9

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Anticrease phase 10

Hints & Tips on Drying

11

Maintenance and Cleaning

12

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External cleaning 12

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Cleaning the door 12

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Cleaning fluff filters 12

Something Not Working

13

Service and Spare Parts

13

Customer Care

13

Guarantee Conditions

14

For the Installer

Installation Instructions

15

Technical Specifications

15

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Unpacking 16

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Positioning 16

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Fitting the vent hose 16-17

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Door reversal 17

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Stacking kit (optional accessory) 17

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Electrical connection 18

Contents

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
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.

Your New Tumble Dryer

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!

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 filters 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.

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Description of the Appliance

01 Worktop
02 Programme Chart
03 On-Off Button
04 Mains-On Light
05 Low Temperature Button
06 Buzzer Off Button
07 Start Button
08 Control Lights
09 Programme/Time Selector Dial

10 Fluff filters
11 Rating Plate
12 Adjustable feet

13 Side vent outlet
14 Ring nut
15 Rear vent outlet

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Programme

ON-OFF

Start

Buzzer

Off

Low

Temp.

ON-OFF

Timed Programme

Cotton

Extra dry
Ready to wear
Store dry
Slightly damp
Iron dry
Wring dry
Reset

A
B
C
D
E
F

0

G
H
J
K

0

Extra dry
Store dry
Iron dry

BABY dry

Reset

90 min. cotton
60 min. cotton
30 min. synthetic
Dry fresh
Cooling
Reset

L

0

AUTOREVERSE 6 kg

Synthetic

TDE

4234

W

ESSENTIAL

The Control Panel

1 Programme Chart

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

2 Mains-On Light

It comes on when the appliance is switched on (ON­OFF button pressed down) and goes out when this
button is released.

3 ON-OFF Button

This button is used to switch the dryer on. At the end
of the programme, release this button by pressing it
again to switch the dryer off.

4 Low Temperature Button

Pressing this button allows drying to be performed at
a lower temperature, for delicate items.
The corresponding pilot light comes on.

5 Buzzer OFF Button

Press this button when selecting the programme if
you wish to switch the buzzer off during the anti­creasing phase.
The corresponding light illuminates.

6 Start Button

Press this button for about 2 seconds to start the dryer
after having selected the drying programme.

If the door is opened while the programme is
running, this button must be pressed again after
closing the door in order to re-start the
programme from the point at which it was
interrupted.

This button must also be pressed after a power cut.
In both cases light or (depending on the
phase in progress) flashes to remind you that the start
button needs to be pressed again.

7 “Drying” Light

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

8 “Cooling” Light

This light indicates that the appliance is in the
cooling phase. At the end of drying, there is a 10
minute cooling phase to cool the laundry.
If light or is flashing, this means that the
Start Button needs to be pressed again for the
programme to resume.

9 “End of Programme” Light

This light flashes at the end of the cooling phase and
during the anti-creasing phase.

10 “Anti-creasing” Light

This light flashes alternately with the light at the
end of the drying phase (after cooling) and during the
anti-creasing phase.

If only light flashes, this means that the anti­creasing phase has finished.

11 Programme/Time Selector Dial

It allows you to select electronically controlled or
time controlled drying.
Turn the dial to the required programme or time.

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