User Manual

Tumble Dryer

ZDC 67550W

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2007-01-09

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Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document. The user manual should be passed on to any future owner of the appliance.

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Contents

Safety information..5 Product description..7 Control panel..7 Use..8 Drying hints..12-13 Drying programmes..14-15 Programme information.16 Care and cleaning..17 Something not working.20-22 Technical data..23 Consumption values.24 Installation..25-26 Environment concerns.27 Guarantee conditions..28 Customer service centres.29
The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. General information and tips Environmental information

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Safety Information

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. General safety It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please check into the drum before using. Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine. 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 such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer. Always unplug the appliance after use, clean and maintenance. 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 Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil acetone, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer. 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. Only tumble dry items washed with water. Risk of fire: items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a fire hazard and should not be placed in the tumble dryer. Warning: Never stop a tumble dry before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. If you have washed your laundry with stain remover you must execute an extra rinse cycle before loading your tumble dryer. Please make sure that no gas lighters or matches have accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be loaded into appliance

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Installation This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. All transit packaging must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in the user manual. The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat ( cool down cycle ) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that items will not be damaged. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on its electrical supply cable. If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing machine, it is compulsory to use the stacking kit (optional accessory). Use This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label. Do not dry unwashed items in the
tumble dryer. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions. Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer. Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine dried. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine. Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself. Never use the tumble dryer if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the tumble dryer is accessible.

Press the Dryness button as many times as necessary until the small light at the level of residual dampness required is illuminated.

Dryness

Programme Option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the Start/Pause button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. Pressing this button allows drying to be performed at a lower temperature, for delicate items.
When the programme has finished the pilot lights End is on.

Select the Buzzer

When the drying cycle has finished, an intermittent audible signal will sound.

Select Delicate

The corresponding pilot light comes on. This option can also be used for time controlled drying. DELICATE is only suitable for use with loads of up to 3kg! When the programme has finished the pilot lights End is on.
By depressing button Buzzer the acoustic signal is switched off in the following cases: when selecting the programme when depressing the buttons when the programme selector dial is turned to another position during the programme or when you depress an option button during the cycle at the end of the programme. The corresponding light comes on

Select the Start/Pause

Start/Pause

Select the Dryness

Press the Dryness button repeatedly, to select the desired option. The relevant light will illuminate. Laundry becomes dryer from MIN to MAX.

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Press this button to start the dryer after having selected the programme and the options. The relevant light will stop flashing. If the programme selector dial is turned to another position, when the machine is running, the buzzer will sound and the programme phase indicator lights will flash. The drum turns alternately in both directions during drying. All drying programmes end with a 10 minute cooling phase (light Cooling is on). You may remove the laundry after this phase. The lights End/Anticrease, Filter and Empty Tank illuminate and the buzzer sounds
If the door of the appliance or the smalldoor at the bottom is opened while theprogramme is running, this button mustbe pressed again after closing the doorin order to restart the programme fromthe point at which it was interrupted.This button must be depressed alsoafter a power failure and after having re-inserted the water reservoir, if it hasbeen emptied in the middle of a pro-gramme after the Empty Tank light illuminates.
selected the programme and before pressing START/PAUSE to start the programme. The machine begins the countdown, which is shown by the pilot lights. For example, if you have chosen a 9-hour delay (pilot light 9h lit), after 3 hours, 9h goes out and 6h lights up; after 3 more hours, 6h goes out and 3h lights up. When the 9 hours are over (pilot light 3h off), the drying cycle begins.During the delayed start period, it is not possible to change the programme or the selected delay. If you wish to do so, you must first cancel everything by rotating the programme selector dial to position Off. Select the new programme, the options and the delayed start, then press START/PAUSE. If you wish to change only the options, this can be done on the condition that the new option(s) is(are) compatible with the programme. Set the machine to PAUSE by depressing the relevant button, select the new option(s) and depress START/PAUSE button again. If you wish to add some laundry while the machine is performing the countdown, after having done so and having closed the door, press START/PAUSE again, in order to allow the machine to complete the remaining countdown time. Indicator lights These lights indicate the following functions: Drying light This light indicates that the appliance is in the drying phase. 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

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
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes. To avoid laundry becoming tangled: close zips, button up duvet covers and tie loose ties or ribbons (e.g. of aprons).
drying (depending on crease resistance approx. 30 seconds or using the special brief spin programme of your washing machine). 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 30 minutes. This will be necessary particularly for multilayered items (e.g. collars, pockets, etc.).
Turn items with double-layered fabrics inside out (e.g. with cottonlined anoraks, the cotton layer should be outermost). These fabrics will then dry better.

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Maximum loads

Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Try to load to the maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical.

Laundry weights

The following weights are indicative: bathrobe napkin quilt cover sheet pillow case tablecloth towelling towel tea cloth night dress ladies briefs mens work shirt mens shirt mens pyjamas blouse mens underpants 1200 g 100 g 700 g 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g 500 g 100 g 100 g

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Drying programmes

Programme Type of laundry Cotton and linen Options
Dryness Delicate Buzzer Delay Start
Description of programme Drying thick or multi-layered textiles, e.g. terry towelling items Max load: 7 kg Drying thick textiles, e.g. terry towelling items, towels. Drying textiles of even thicknesses, e.g. terry towelling items, knitted items, towels. For thin textiles which are still to be ironed, e.g. knitted items, cotton shirts. For cotton or linen laundry which are still to be put through a machine, e.g. bedding, table linen. Drying thick or multi-layered textiles, e.g. pullovers, bedding, table linen. For thin textiles which are not ironed, e.g. easy care shirts, table linen, babys clothes, socks, underwear. For thin textiles which are still to be ironed, e.g. knitted items, cotton shirts. Drying thick or multi-layered textiles, e.g. terry towelling items. For drying individual items of laundry or for small volumes of less than 1kg.

Strong

Cotton and linen
Dryness Delicate Buzzer Delay Start Dryness Delicate Buzzer Delay Start Dryness Delicate Buzzer Delay Start Dryness Delicate Buzzer Delay Start Dryness Delicate Buzzer Delay Start Dryness Delicate Buzzer Delay Start Dryness Delicate Buzzer Delay Start

Cupboard

Synthetics

Time 30 min 60 min

Synthetics Cotton
Delicate Buzzer Delay Start

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Programme Special Mixed Type of laundry Options Description of programme Special programme for cotton and easy care, which can drying together in the same time.
Dryness Cotton Delicate Cupboard dry Buzzer Synthetics

Delay Start

Special Synthetics Easy iron
Special programme with anti-crease mechanism for easy care textiles such shirts and blouses; for minimum ironing effort. The result depends on the type and quality of textiles. (The Delicate Buzzer loading volume corresponds to Delay Start approx. 4 to 5 shirts.) Recommendation: Place textiles in the dryer straight after spinning. Once dried, immediately remove textiles and place on clothes hanger. Special programme for leisure clothing, such as jeans, sweat-shirts, etc., of different material thicknesses Delay Start (e.g. at the cuffs and seams). Special programme, lasting around 10 minutes, for refreshing or gently cleaning textiles with commercially available dry cleaning sets. (Only use those products which are declared as suitable for the drier by the manufacturer; please observe the manufacturers instructions for use.)

Special Jeans

Dryness Cotton Delicate Cupboard dry Buzzer

Special Cooling

Cotton and linen Synthetics

Buzzer

Max Max Max Max Max
Cottons load: Synthetics load: Time load: Special Mix load: Special Jeans load:

7 kg 3 kg 1 kg 3 kg 7 kg

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Programme information

Objective
Implementation Water contains, a variable quantity of limestone and mineral salts of which quantities vary according to geographical locations thus varying its conductivity values. Relevant variations of the conductivity of the water compared to those prefixed by the factory could slightly influence the residual humidity of the laundry at the end of the cycle. Your dryer allows you to regulate the sensitivity of the drying sensor based on conductivity values of the water by using the following procedure.
To access adjustment mode:
1. Turn the programme selector dial to switch on the appliance. 2. In selection mode,press simultaneously the buttons DRYNESS and START. Press the buttons down until the pilot lights above each ones begin to flash and one of the pilot lights indicating the drying phase lights Empty Tank, Filter and Condenser remains it. Adjusting Adjusting the level of conductivity: the level of conductivity Press the START/PAUSE button sequentially: the level of conductivity is indicated by the phase pilot lights, which light in various combinations as follows: LED lit Conductivity Low Medium High Approximate value S/cm < 300 300-600 >600
Empty Tank Filter Condenser
Normally, the appliance is factory-set to the highest level; however, certain models may be configured differently.
Memorizing the new setting:
Simultaneously press the buttons DRYNESS and START. Press the buttons down until the pilot lights above each ones stop flashing and the buzzer sounds. Off = Cancelling/ OFF To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to Off. Now can a new programme be selected.

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Care and cleaning

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
The filter in the inner door must be removed for cleaning.

thoroughly.

Important: do not use methylated
spi`rit, diluents or similar products.

Cleaning the door

Clean periodically the interior part of the door to remove any fluff from the seals around the filter. Regular cleaning ensures effective drying.

Cleaning the filters

Your dryer will only function well if the filters are clean. The filters collect all the fluff which accumulates during drying and they must therefore be cleaned at the end of each programme, before removing the laundry, with a damp cloth. The Filter light is on to remind you this operation.
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 un-noticed in the air. In a tumble dryer it simply collects in the filter. After a while, a withish patina due to detergent residue on laundry forms on the filters. When this occurs, clean the filters with warm water using a brush. Remove the filter in the door opening as per picture (it can be positioned with the tooth facing to the left or to the right).

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Do not use the appliance without filters.
Cleaning the condenser unit
Clean the condenser when the Condenser light comes on. The condenser is situated at the lower part of the cabinet behind a small door. To open the door, push the catch as per picture. During the drying cycle or at the end, it is normal for water to be present on the surface of the condenser insertion.
Clean it with a brush and rinse it under the shower if necessary. Also clean the outside, removing all fluff. Clean the rubber seal round the condenser cabinet and in the inner part of the small door with a damp cloth.
Do not use pointed objects or utensils to clean the spaces between the plates, as this could damage the condenser and make it permeable. Re-fit the condenser, turn the red stops upwards and close the door.
To pull out the condenser, first turn the two red stops downwards and then remove the condenser unit holding it at the handle.
Do not use this appliance if the condenser has not been fitted.
Emptying the water reservoir
Water extracted from the laundry condenses inside the machine and is collected in a reservoir. The reservoir must be emptied after each drying cycle to ensure efficient operation when the machine is next used. The pilot light Empty Tank reminds you of this operation.

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Proceed as follows: Open the small door at the lower part of the cabinet Turn the yellow stop upwards Pull out the reservoir Open the small cover and let the water flow down Close the small cover and re-insertthe reservoir correctly. Push it until it clicks and turn the yellow stop downwards to lock it firmly. Close the small door and press the START/PAUSE button again to allow the programme to continue.

Handy tip: The condensed water may be used in a steam iron or to top up a battery, etc. In this case it must be filtered (e.g. through a coffee filter)). Cleaning the air intake grille Using a vacuum cleaner remove the fluff from the air intake grille at the back of the appliance.
Cleaning the drum When your laundry does not reach the desired degree of dryness, in other words, when it turns out either too dry or too damp, we advise you to clean the inside of the drum with a cloth soaked with white vinegar. This will eliminate the slight patina that has formed in the drum (due to residues of detergent and softeners used in the washing, and to the lime contained in the water), which prevents the probes from detecting the correct degree of dryness. The reservoir must be re-inserted correctly. If this is not done the Empty Tank pilot light Empty Tank comes on during the next drying cycle and the programme stops, leaving the laundry damp. The buzzer will sound for 1 minute. After emptying and inserting the reservoir the START-button has to be depressed again to allow the programme to continue.

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Something not working

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre. Malfunction

Possible cause

Mains plug is not plugged in or fuse is not working correctly. Loading door is open. Have you pressed the START/ PAUSE button? Wrong programme selected.

Solution

Plug in at mains socket. Check fuse in fuse box (domestic installation). Close loading door. Press the START/PAUSE button again. Select a different programme the next time you dry (see Overview of programmes section). Clean lint filter. Clean heat exchanger. Observe recommended loading volumes.

Dryer does not work.

Lint filter clogged. Heat exchanger clogged with lint. Incorrect volume of laundry.
Drying results unsatisfactory.
Ventilation slots in base area covered up.
Uncover ventilation slots in base area. Clean inside surface of drum and drum ribs
Re-programme standard setting for degree of drying
Residue on inside surface of drum or drum ribs. Conductance of water at installation site differs from

Loading door does not close.
Fine strainer not in place and/or large mesh filter not locked in place.
Install fine strainer and/or snap large mesh filter into place.

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Malfunction

When pressing a button, the corresponding button flashes several times.
Washing protection. After the start of the programme, the option can no longer be set.
Turn the programme knob to OFF. Set the programme again
Programme inactive, Empty Tank light illuminated.:
Condensation tank is full.
Empty condensation tank, then start programme with START/PAUSE button.
Drying cycle ends shortly after programme starts. END light illuminated.
Not enough washing loaded or washing loaded is too dry for selected programme.
Select time programme or higher drying level (e.g. EXTRA DRY instead of CUPBOARD).

Lint filter clogged.

Clean lint filter Clean heat exchanger. DELICATE is only suitable for use with loads of up to 3 kg! Reduce load volume. Laundry must be adequately pre-drained.
Drying cycle lasts an unusually long time. Note: After around 5 hours the drying cycle ends automatically (see Drying cycle complete)
Heat exchanger clogged with lint. DELICATE button pressed and load volume too big. Load volume too big. Laundry insufficiently predrained.

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If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact your local Service Force Centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information.
IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed in the table or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.

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Technical data

Dimensions

Width Height Depth

60 cm 85 cm 58 cm
Information on the electrical connection is Electrical connection Voltage given on the rating plate on the inner edge of - Overall power - Fuse the appliance door Depth with loading door open Cotton Maximum Load Synthetics Use 3 kg Domestic + 5C + 35C 109 cm 7 kg
This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive

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Consumption values Programme Cottons Cupboard1) Cottons Iron
Programme duration (in minutes) 55
Energy consumption (in kWh) 3,92 3,05 3,39 2,5 1,45
Revolutions per minute 1200
Cottons Cupboard 1) Cottons Iron 1) Synthetics Cupboard 2)

Max Cottons load: Max Synthetics load:

7 kg 3 kg

The consumption values have been established under standard conditions. They may deviate when the machine is operated in domestic circumstances.

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Installation

Unpacking
Slide out the polythene bag with the polystyrene stuffing before using the appliance. Pull off adhesive strips from inside machine on top of drum.
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 deeppile carpets, strips of wood or
similar. This might cause heat build-up which would interfere with the operation of the appliance.

Important

Should the appliance be moved, it must be transported vertically. The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the appliance. 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
The hot air emitted by the tumble dryer can reach temperatures of up to 60C. 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 be lower than +5C and higher than +35C, as it may affect the performance of the appliance.

Stacking kit

A special stacking kit is available through your dealer, to enable the mounting of the dyer on top of a front loading washing machine with covers depth between 48 and 60 cm. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the kit.

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Guarantee Conditions

Guarantee/Customer Service
Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this Zanussi-Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate. The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with, by any person not authorised by us. All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre. Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Companys property. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights. subject to rental agreements. Products of Zanussi Electrolux manufacture which are NOT marketed by Zanussi Electrolux.
Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk. Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working. When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details: 1. Your name, address and post code. 2. Your telephone number. 3. Clear and concise details of fault. 4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate). 5. The purchase date. Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for inguarantee service calls. Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or for further information
Exclusions Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic. Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom. Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are

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on Electrolux products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.zanussi.co.uk Customer Care Department Major Appliances Addington Way Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9QQ Tel 08705 727727(*) (*)calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

European guarantee

This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux, in each of the countries listed in the following page, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these countries to another of these countries the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications:
The appliance guarantee starts from the date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced by production of a valid purchase document issued by seller GB of the appliance. The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances. The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to another user. The appliance is installed and used in accordance with instructions issued by Electrolux and is only used within the home, i.e. is not used for commercial purposes. The appliance is installed in accordance with all relevant regulations in force within your new country of residence.
The provisions of this European Guarantee do not affect any of the rights granted to you by law.

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Contents

03 How to buy
Deciding on the right type of dryer We take a look at the programs and options 18 dryers that passed the Which? tests

15 Washer-dryers

05 Features explained
Are these the solution if you have space for only one machine? Whats what with a washer-dryer Three top-scoring washer-dryers
16 Features explained and FAQs 17 Best Buy washer-dryers 18 How we test washer-dryers
These machines are put through the mill with piles of washing and drying
06 Which? Best Buy tumble dryers 11 How we test tumble dryers
Putting the machines through their paces
12 Tumble dryer FAQs 13 Reliability
The answers to commonly asked questions Our survey rates the popular brands Scores and prices for all the machines we tested
14 Table of all dryers tested

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Which type of tumble drier should you choose?
Make sure you get the right tumble dryer for your home with our expert guide

Vented vs condenser

I Vented models These take the damp air produced by drying clothes and expel it from the room usually through a flexible exhaust hose hung out of an open window or connected to a permanent vent through a wall. Pros: Theyre cheaper and generally use less energy than condenser models. Cons: Youll need to install the dryer near a window or outside wall and the exhaust hose must be kept short and straight otherwise theres a risk of fire. Installing a permanent vent means drilling through your wall. I Condenser models With this type of dryer, the moist, hot air is cooled inside the machine and the resulting water is collected in a removable water reservoir. However, with a bit of know-how, most condenser dryers can also be plumbed straight into a drain. Pros: You have more freedom over where you install the dryer it neednt be near a window or wall. Cons: Theyre more expensive. If you choose a poor model, youll still have to cope with damp air and the possibility of mildew. You need to empty the reservoir regularly if it isnt plumbed in. Cons:You can inadvertently choose drying times which are too long, and over-drying clothes makes them stiff and more difficult to iron. It can take a while to learn which times work best for different sizes of load and types of fabric. I Sensor models These detect the moisture in your washing and stop the program automatically when its dry enough. Pros: Theyre very simple to operate, and drying times tend to be shorter than those of timer models. Theres less danger of your clothes ending up overdried and stiff than with timer models. Cons: Theyre more expensive than timer models. You might be limited to a few set periods if you want to choose your own drying time.

Some condenser dryers dont collect all the water
load. They are slower and inefficient to use if you want to dry a lot of washing, and theyre not as easy to load because they have small doors. And pushing clothes inside them can make the tumble dryer move about. The same basic dryer is sold under several different brands. The Creda, Hotpoint, Indesit and Crusader compacts are all the same basic model. I Built-in Integrated, or built-in, models are hidden behind a kitchen cabinet door, but there are fewer models to choose from. Again, the same basic model is available under several brand names.

Other considerations

I Installation Vented driers need to be sited near a window or where you can create a permanent vent through the wall. Condenser dryers are more flexible; some can be plumbed straight into a drain, while others rely on you emptying the water reservoir regularly. Some condenser dryers dont collect all the water, so should be used in a wellventilated area to avoid creating mildew. I Capacity and creasing Most dryers have a maximum capacity of either 6 or 7kg of dry cotton washing. Although machines with 8, 9 or even 10kg capacities are now available, most people dont fill their washing machine to capacity, so wouldnt make best use of a 10kg dryer. Most machines leave clothes creased. Even clothes dried in the machines that have the best creasing scores would still need ironing.
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Other types of dryer

I Compacts Compact dryers are about 20% smaller than a full-sized tumble dryer, but can dry only half as much washing per full

Timer vs sensor

I Timer models With timer models, you decide the duration by turning the machines dial to a specific time or program label for example, the cupboard-dry program. Pros: Theyre the cheapest type. You select your own drying times, so you know how long it will take.
Table of all tumble dryers tested
Price () Score Price () Score Price () Score
TUMBLE DRYERS AEG-ELECTROLUX T56830 Lavatherm AEG-ELECTROLUX T57830 Lavatherm AEG-ELECTROLUX T59800 Lavatherm BAUMATIC BTD1 BEKO DRCS68W BEKO DRVS62W CANDY CV116 SMART CAPLE TDI100 CDA C1920 CDA CI520 CREDA TCR2 CREDA TCS3 CREDA TVR2 CREDA TVS3 CREDA TVU1 ELECTRA E2701W AUTOSENSE ELECTROLUX EDC 77570 INSPIRE ELECTROLUX EDE57160W Inspire ELECTROLUX EDI96150W Insight Iron Aid GORENJE D61112 GORENJE D62225 HOOVER HHD780X HYDRO HOTPOINT CTD00 AQUARIUS HOTPOINT CTD40 AQUARIUS HOTPOINT CTD80 ULTIMA

HOTPOINT CTD85 ULTIMA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------HOTPOINT V3D00 HOTPOINT V3D01P HOTPOINT VTD00 AQUARIUS HOTPOINT VTD20 AQUARIUS HOTPOINT VTD60 AQUARIUS + HOTPOINT VTD65 AQUARIUS + INDESIT G32V INDESIT IS60V INDESIT IS70C INDESIT ISL60V INDESIT ISL70C JOHN LEWIS JLDV08 KENWOOD KVT1W LG TDC70040E LG TDC70080E MAYTAG MDE5605AES ELENSIS MAYTAG MDE9601AEW 60 SERIES MAYTAG MDE9651AES 60 SERIES MAYTAG MDE9651AEW 60 SERIES MAYTAG MDE9701AEW 60 SERIES MIELE T4809CI HONEYCOMB CARE MIELE T7634 NOVOTRONIC MIELE T7644C NOVOTRONIC MIELE T7734 HONEYCOMB CARE MIELE T7744C HONEYCOMB CARE
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MIELE T8322 HONEYCOMB CARE MIELE T8422C HONEYCOMB CARE MIELE T8428C HONEYCOMB CARE SIEMENS WT46E387GB TRICITY BENDIX TM220 TRICITY BENDIX TM320 WHIRLPOOL AWZ3303 WHIRLPOOL AWZ7303 WHITE KNIGHT 38AW WHITE KNIGHT 42AS WHITE KNIGHT 42AW WHITE KNIGHT 43AW WHITE KNIGHT 44AS WHITE KNIGHT 44AW WHITE KNIGHT 76AS WHITE KNIGHT 76AW WHITE KNIGHT 84AS WHITE KNIGHT 84AW ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX TC180W ZANUSSI-ELECTROLUX ZDC46130
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Energy efficiency

Save pounds with our tips on energy-efficient drying. I What do energy ratings on tumble dryers tell you? Energy-class labels on tumble dryers are meant to help you choose a more energy-efficient model. The classes range from A (the highest rating) to G (the lowest). Generally speaking, tumble dryers use a lot of energy, so most models are C-rated. However, weve found that the labels dont always correspond with how much electricity a machine uses to dry a load. Also, the energy class of a tumble dryer depends on which program the manufacturer selects for the test. So, for example, the White Knight CL 847 is A-rated but only because White Knight elected to test it on a special lowenergy program, which can take up to seven hours to dry a load. We aim to make our own
energy-consumption ratings more realistic. We use four different programs, which reveals wider differences between models than the energy labels do. You can find our ratings in the product summaries. I Energy-efficient drying Even though most tumble dryers have a C-class rating, the energy they use varies by around a third. And, with a million tumble dryers sold in the UK every year, that adds up; a washing line is far more energy-efficient. If you bought one of ourA-rated Which? Best Buy tumble dryers for example the AEGElectrolux T59800 Lavatherm (se p8) you would save nearly 31 a year compared with a G-rated product. However, even if you dont opt for an A-rated dryer there are a few things you can do to use less energy. Try to fit the maximum load in your tumble dryer every time. Use a high spin speed on your washing

machine to get your washing as dry as you can. Clean the lint filter every time you use the machine. A blocked filter prevents the hot air from circulating freely, so clothes take longer to dry. Make sure the room the dryer is in is well ventilated. This stops the tumble dryer from overheating. If it overheats, it takes longer to finish drying a load. With sensor models, dry clothes for ironing together with other clothes. Start the load with an iron-dry setting, remove the clothes for ironing, and then put the rest on a cupboard-dry program. I Are there any energy-saving dryers? Tumble dryers use a relatively large amount of energy. White Knight introduced the firstArated dryer to the UK in 2003, now called the 84AW. AEG-Electrolux followed in 2005 with the T59800 and John Lewis in 2006 with the JLTDC01.
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Washer-dryers

Space-saving compromise
Is a washer-dryer the all-singing, all-dancing solution for a small kitchen? Read on
If youre pushed for space, you may be tempted by a washer-dryer rather than a separate washing machine and tumbledryer. Sometimes this may be cheaper, too: for example, our John Lewis Best Buy is 58 less than its cheapest ownbrand washing machine and tumbledryer. You also have a greater choice of models these days, and larger drum sizes are now available. Despite this, a dual-purpose machine will mean compromises. Some wash clothes well, but for drying theyre usually slower, less efficient and take a smaller load than a decent tumble-dryer. This may not matter to you only just over one in four people in our survey regularly uses their machine for drying. Our Best Buys (p17) have lots of useful features. The AEG-Electrolux and John Lewis machines cost 500 less than the Miele and score only slightly less. The Tricity Bendix WDR1241 (p18) is worth considering as a budget buy, even though its not a Best Buy. Bosch and Zanussi-Electrolux were updating their range as we tested, so their models dont feature here.

HOW TO BUY

What you should look for
WASHING PROGRAMS Programs at different temperatures for cottons, man-made fibres and delicates are standard for washer-dryers. Some machines have options such as soak, stain removal, extra rinse, rapid, intensive and half load

DELAYED START Some models let you program them to start washing between one and 24 hours later. This means you can do the washing overnight to take advantage of cheap electricity. If you use delayed start at night, fit a smoke alarm nearby

Questions to consider

I WHAT TYPE? Like washing machines, freestanding washerdryers are easy to fit under a worktop. Built-in (integrated) models hide behind a kitchen cabinet door, but there are fewer models to choose from. I FINDING THE MODEL Retailers such as John Lewis and Currys will order a model for you. Independent electrical stores can bend over backwards to track down any model, and many manufacturers keep lists of dealers. Online stores can offer big savings, but check delivery charges and customer reviews before buying. I DELIVERY AND DISPOSAL Delivery usually costs between 15 na 20. Under the WEEE directive (see p4) householders are not banned from disposing of WEEE in their bin, but doing so can be harmful to the environment. I INSTALLATION Some retailers include this as part of delivery. Independent shops often offer this as an incentive. Place machines on an even surface to prevent noise and vibration. Use the adjustable feet to ensure the machine is level.
VARIABLE SPIN SPEEDS These help protect woollens and other delicate items. Its useful if the default spin speed for your machine is higher than 1,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). This is usually indicated by having the numbers 12, 13, 14 or 16 in the products model name (12 representing 1,200rpm, for example)
DRYING Machines usually dry about half as much as they can wash, so you need to remove half the load for drying. Clothes are easier to iron when they contain about 12 per cent moisture. This isnt something that you can assess yourself, so automatic programs and suggested iron-dry times can be useful. All our Best Buys have iron-dry programs
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