Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER Contents English Important information, 2-3 GB Important Information GB Installation, 4 Installation Where to put your dryer Ventilation Door reversal instructions Water drain Electrical connection Before you start using your dryer Dryer description, 5 Description To open the door The features Control panel Start and programmes, 6-8 TCL770 Choosing a programme Laundry, 9-10 Start and Programmes Sorting your laundry Wash care labels Special clothing items Dryi
Important Information GB For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below: Fluff Filter... ! You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle. STEP 1. Open the door of your dryer. STEP 2. Pull out the filter (using the two finger grips). STEP 3. Clean any fluff deposits from the filter mesh. STEP 4. Refit the filter - NEVER run the dryer without the filter in position.
Important Information Condenser Unit... GB STEP 2. Remove the condenser by rotating the 3 clips then pulling the condenser towards you. (There may be some water in the tubes, this is normal). STEP 3. Flush the condenser, from the rear with water, to remove any fluff deposits. STEP 4. Refit the condenser unit - ensure that the unit is pushed in fully, all 3 clips are re-secured and the positiong arrows on the front of the condenser are pointing upwards. Installation STEP 1.
Installation GB Where to put your dryer Water drain Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can damage the appliance. ● Minimum gap 10mm If you are going to install the appliance under a work counter, be sure to leave a 10mm space between the Minimum gaps top and any other objects 15mm on or above the machine and a 15mm space between the sides and lateral furnishings or walls. This is to ensure proper air circulation.
Dryer Description To open the door The features Water container GB Rating plate Important Information Press and release the front panel in position shown Model & Serial numbers Air intake grille Filter Control panel Progress or Delay Lights Indicator Clean Condenser Light Clean Filter Light Start and Programmes PROGRAMMES Knob Description Condenser cover Condenser cover handle (Pull to open) Installation Condenser unit (Cover open) Laundry ON/OFF Button The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is
Start and Programmes GB Choosing a programme 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. 2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry). 3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place and the water container is empty and in place (see Maintenance). 4. Load the machine and make sure items are not in the way of the door seal. Close the door. 5. If none of the lights are on: Press the ON/OFF button . 6.
Start and Programmes Programmes GB and then select programme. How to set it... Note: 1 Dries your clothes on High Heat setting, ready for wearing. 1. Position the PROGRAMMES knob on . 2. Select any options if required. 3. Press the Start/Pause button Options available: Delay Timer Pre Care Post Care Dries your clothes on High Heat setting, ready for putting away. 1. Position the PROGRAMMES knob on . 2. Select any options if required. 3.
Start and Programmes GB The Controls PROGRAMMES knob ● ! Warning, if after pressing the Start/Pause button , the programmes knob position has changed, the new position will NOT change the programme selected. To change a selected programme, press the Start/Pause button , the light flashes Amber to indicate the programme is paused. Select the new programme and any options required, the light will then flash green. Press the Start/Pause button again and the new programme will start.
Laundry Sorting your laundry Wash Care Labels Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure that the articles can be tumble dried. ● Sort laundry by fabric type. ● Empty pockets and check buttons. ● Close zippers and hooks and tie loose belts and strings. ● Wring out each item in order to eliminate as much excess water as possible. ! Do not load dripping wet clothes into the dryer. Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble drying for the first time.
Laundry GB Special clothing items Times are approximate and can vary depending upon: Blankets and Bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilan, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special care on LOW heat setting. Avoid drying for a long period of time. ● ● Pleated or creased garments: read the manufacturer’s drying instructions on the garment. Starched articles: do not dry these with non-starched items.
Warnings and Suggestions General safety ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Wring out items to eliminate excess water before tumble drying (if you use a washing machine first, select a high spin cycle). Doing this will save time and energy during drying. Always dry full loads - you save energy: single items or small loads take longer to dry. Clean the filter after each use to contain energy consumption costs (see Maintenance).
Maintenance and Care GB Switching off the electricity Cleaning the drum ! Unplug your dryer when not using it, when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. ! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel cleaning agents to clean the drum. Clean the filter after each cycle The filter is an important part of your dryer: it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed while drying. When finished drying, clean the filter by rinsing it under running water or with your vacuum cleaner.
Troubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions: Possible causes / Solution: The tumble dryer won’t start. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Its taking a long time to dry. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Programme finishes and clothes are damper than expected.
Service GB Before calling the Service Centre: Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting). If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre closest to you. ● ● What to tell the Service Centre: name, address and post code. ● telephone number. ● the type of problem. ● the date of purchase. ● the appliance model (Mod.). ● the serial number (S/N). This information can be found on the data label inside the door of the machine.
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