TWL4E201 - Tumble drier AEG-ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TWL4E201 AEG-ELECTROLUX

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Subject to change without notice. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.

CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE

PEOPLE SAFETY Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person who is responsible for their safety.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. INSTALLATION
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.

• Make sure that the floor where you install the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant and clean.
• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 5°C or higher than 35°C.
• Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side, where the appliance door can not be fully opened.
• Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves.
• Always move the appliance vertically.
• The rear surface of the appliance must be put against the wall.
• Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.
• Make sure the carpet does not obstruct the ventilation openings in the base of the appliance (if applicable).
• Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
• If the tumble dryer is put on top of a washing machine, use the stacking kit. The stacking kit, available from your authorized vendor, can be used only with the appliance specified in the instructions, supplied with the accessory. Read it carefully before installation (Refer to the Installation leaflet).
• Ensure you have good ventilation in the installation room to avoid the back flow of electrolux 61 gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.
• The appliance can be installed as freestanding or below the kitchen counter with correct space (Refer to the Installation leaflet).
• When the appliance is put in its permanent position, check if it is fully level with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet until it is. Electrical connection Warning! Risk of fire and electrical shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. USE Warning! Risk of fire, explosion, electric shock or damage to the appliance
• Use this appliance in a household only.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• The final part of the drying cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items will not be damaged. If you stop the appliance before the end of the drying cycle, immediately remove

and spread out all items, so that the heat can dissipate. If you use fabric softener or similar products, obey the instructions on the packaging. Do not run the appliance without a filter. Clean the lint filter before or after each use. Wipe away lint that has accumulated around the appliance. Do not dry the damaged items which contain padding or fillings. Do not dry items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads.. Before drying items that have been in contact with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol , petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers, wash them in hot water with an extra amount of detergent. Do not dry items in the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning. Make sure that no gas lighters or matches have been left in the pockets of the clothing. Only dry fabrics which are applicable to dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the instructions on the fabric label. Do not dry not washed items in the appliance. If you have washed your laundry with a stain remover start an extra rinse cycle before you start the dryer. Do not drink or prepare food with the condensed water. It can cause health problems to people and pets. Do not sit or stand on the open door. Obey the maximum load volume of 7 kg (refer to the “Programme chart” chapter). Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the tumble dryer.

Warning! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 62 electrolux

• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. Compressor Warning! Risk of damage of the appliance.
• The compressor and its system in the tumble dryer is filled with the special agent which is free from fluoro-chloro-hydrocarbons. This system must stay tight. The damage of the system can cause a leakage. DISPOSAL Warning! Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Water container Control panel Load door (reversible) Primary filter Sliding button to open the heat exchanger door Airflow slots

Adjustable feet Heat exchanger door Heat exchanger filters cover Lock knob Rating plate electrolux 63 ACCESSORIES STACKING KIT m from floor level. The hose cannot be in loop. Decrease the length of the hose if necessary. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.

PEDESTAL WITH THE DRAWER

Accessory name: SKP11, STA8, STA9 Available from your authorized vendor. Stacking kit can be used only with the washing machines specified in the leaflet. See the leaflet attached. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. DRAINING KIT Accessory name: PDSTP10. It is available from your authorized vendor. To put the appliance higher at the level which helps to easy load and remove the laundry. The drawer can be used for laundry storage e.g. : towels, cleaning products and more. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. DRYING RACK Accessory name: DK11. It is available from your authorized vendor (can be attached to some types of the tumble dryers) The accessory for through draining of the condensed water into a basin, siphon, gully, etc. After the installation, the water container is drained automatically. The water container must stay in the appliance. The installed hose must be on the height from minimum of 50 cm to maximum of 1 Accessory name: RA5, RA6, RA11, RA12 It is available from your authorized vendor (can be attached to some types of the tumble dryers). Do the check with the vendor or on the web site if the accessory is compatible with your appliance. 64 electrolux Drying rack accessory let to dry safely in the tumble dryer:

• lingerie Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. CONTROL PANEL

7 The display 8 The Start/Pause push button 9 The indication lamps: drain the water container, clean the primary filter, clean the heat exchanger filters

Clean the tumble dryer drum with a moist cloth or set a short programme (e.g. 30 minutes time programme) with the load of moist cloths. At the beginning of drying cycle (3-5 min.) there could be a slightly higher sound level. It is because of start of the compressor that is normal for compressor powered appliances such: refrigerators, freezers . PROGRAMMES Programmes Load

Properties Available functions Cottons (Baumwolle) Extra Dry (Extratrocken) 7 kg To dry cotton pieces of clothing. Drying level: extra dry. all except: Time Drying (Zeitwahl) Strong Dry (Starktrocken) 7 kg To dry cotton pieces of clothing. Drying level: strong dry. all except: Time Drying (Zeitwahl) Fabric mark electrolux 65 Load

Properties Available functions Cupboard Dry (Schranktrocken) 2) 7 kg To dry cotton pieces of clothing. Drying level: cupboard dry. all except: Time Drying (Zeitwahl) Iron Dry (Bügeltrocken) 2) 7 kg To dry cotton pieces of clothing. Drying level: applicable to iron. all except: Time Drying (Zeitwahl) Jeans 7 kg To dry leisure clothing such as jeans, sweatshirts of different material thicknesses (e.g. at the neck, cuffs and seams). all except: Time Drying (Zeitwahl) Programmes Pillows (Daunenkissen) 3 kg To dry bed linen such as: single and double sheet, pillowcase, bedspread. all except: Anticrease (Knitterschutz) and Time Drying (Zeitwahl) Time (Zeitprogramm) 7 kg To dry laundry with the time set by the user. The time value must be related to the load. To dry one item or small quantities of the laundry we recommend to use short times. all Synthetics (Mischgewebe) Extra Dry (Extratrocken) 3,5 kg To dry thick or multi-layered fabrics, e. g. pullovers, bedding, table linen. all except: Time Drying (Zeitwahl) Cupboard Dry (Schranktrocken) 2) 3,5 kg To dry thin fabrics which are not ironed, e.g. easy care shirts, table linen, baby clothes, socks, lingerie with bones or wires. all except: Time Drying (Zeitwahl) Iron Dry (Bügeltrocken) 3,5 kg To dry thin fabrics which are also to be ironed, e.g. knitwear, shirts. all except: Time Drying (Zeitwahl) Easy Iron (Leichtbügeln) 1 kg (or 5 shirts) To dry easy care fabrics such shirts and blouses; for minimum ironing effort. The results can be different for to the different types of fabric and its finish. Put fabrics in the tumble dryer straight. After the cycle, immediately remove dried fabrics and put on a cloths hanger. all except: Time Drying (Zeitwahl) Sports (Sportkleidung) 2 kg To dry sportswear, thin and light fabrics, microfiber, polyester, which are not ironed. all except: Time Drying (Zeitwahl) To dry silk/lingerie with warm air and gentle movement. all except: Anticrease (Knitterschutz) and Time Drying (Zeitwahl) Silk/Lingerie (Seide) 1 kg Fabric mark 66 electrolux Programmes Wool Refresh (Wollpflege) Load

Properties Available functions 1 kg To refresh the cloths made of wool . The cloths become soft and cosy. We recommend to remove the cloths immediately after the programme end. Buzzer (Signal) , Time Drying (Zeitwahl) 3), Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl) Fabric mark

1) maximal weight of dry clothes

2) For test institutes only:

To make a performance test use the standard programmes which are specified in the EN 61121 document.

3) Only with the drying rack — see chapter ACCESSORIES

PREPARING THE LAUNDRY

Important! Dry only the laundry applicable to dry in the tumble dryer. Make sure if the laundry is applicable to dry in the tumble dryer. Do the check of the fabric mark on the clothes. Fabric mark Property Applicable to dry in the tumble dryer Applicable to dry in the tumble dryer at standard temperature Applicable to dry in the tumble dryer at decreased temperature Not applicable to dry in the tumble dryer Correctly prepare the laundry:

• close zips, button up duvet covers and attach loose ties or ribbons (e.g. ribbons of aprons) - laundry can tangle
• make sure the pockets are empty - remove metal items (paper clips, safety pins, etc.).
• turn items with 2 fabric layers inside out (e.g. cotton lined anoraks, the cotton fabric layer must be external). Dry only:
• cotton and linen with Cottons (Baumwolle) programmes
• synthetic and mixtures with Synthetic (Mischgewebe) programmes
• separately the strong coloured textiles and the light coloured textiles - colours can bleed
• cotton jersey and knitwear only with the applicable programmes - items can shrink Important! Do not put more laundry than the maximum load which is 7kg.

1. Pull the appliance door

2. Load loosely the laundry.

3. Close the appliance door.

Caution! Do not lock the laundry in between the appliance door and rubber seal.

SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE

Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button to activate or to deactivate the appliance. When the appliance is on, some indications come in to the view on the display.

AUTO STAND-BY FUNCTION

To decrease the energy consumption, the automatic stand-by function deactivates the appliance:

• if the Start/Pause button was not pushed in the time of 5 minutes.
• after 5 minutes from the programme end. Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button to activate the appliance.

electrolux 67 Use the programme dial to set the programme. The possible time to complete the programme come into view on the display. The drying time you see is related to the load of 5 kg for cotton and jeans programmes. For the other programmes the drying time is related to the recommended loads. The drying time of the cotton and jeans programmes with the load more than 5 kg is longer. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Together with the programme you can set 1 or more special functions. To activate or deactivate the function push the applicable push button. 10 min. to maximum of 2 hours (in 10 min. steps). THE DELAY START (ZEITVORWAHL) FUNCTION Let to delay the start of a drying programme from minimum of 30 minutes to maximum of 20 hours.

1. Set the drying programme and functions.

2. Push the Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl) button again and again until the necessary

time of the delay come into the view on if the programme the display (e.g. has to start after 12 hours.)

3. To activate the Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl)

function, push the Start/Pause button. The time to start decreases on the display.

STARTING A PROGRAMME

When the function is activated the LED above the push button comes into the view. THE ANTICREASE (KNITTERSCHUTZ) FUNCTION Extends anticrease phase (30 minutes) at the end of the drying cycle to 90 minutes. This function prevents laundry from creases. Laundry can be removed during the anticrease phase.

THE BUZZER (SIGNAL) FUNCTION

When the buzzer function is activated you can hear the buzzer at the:

• anti-crease phase start and end
• cycle interruption The buzzer function is by default always on. You can use this function to activate or deactivate the sound. THE TIME DRYING (ZEITWAHL) FUNCTION Operates only with the Time (Zeitprogramm) programme. Lets the user to set special time of drying programme from minimum To activate the programme push the Start/ Pause button. The LED above the push button changes the color to red.

To change a programme, turn the programme selector to Stop and then set the programme again.

The child lock can be set to prevent the children to play with the appliance. The child lock function locks all push buttons and the programme dial (this function does not lock On/Off (Ein/Aus) button). To activate the child lock function push the Time Drying (Zeitwahl) and Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl) buttons at the same time until the come into view on the display. symbol To deactivate push again the above buttons until the symbol go out of view. You can activate the child lock function: 68 electrolux

• before you push the Start/Pause button the appliance cannot start
• after you push the Start/Pause button all the push buttons and the programme dial are deactivated

AT THE END OF PROGRAMME

When the drying cycle is completed, the symbol flashes on the display. If the Buzzer (Signal) function is on, an acoustic signal sounds intermittently for one minute. To remove the laundry:

1. Push the On/Off (Ein/Aus) button for 2

seconds to deactivate the appliance.

2. Open the appliance door.

3. Remove the laundry.

4. Close the appliance door.

Important! After each drying cycle:

• drain the water container (See chapter CARE AND CLEANING.)

• Do not use fabric softener to wash and then dry. In the tumble dryer laundry becomes soft automatically.
• Use the condensate as distilled water, e.g. for steam ironing. If it is necessary clean the condensate before (e.g. with a coffee filter) to remove possible small pieces of fluff.
• Always keep the airflow slots on the bottom of the appliance clear.
• Use the load volumes which are specified in the programmes chapter.
• Make sure that is good airflow in the appliance installation position.
• Clean the primary filter after each drying cycle.
• Clean the heat exchanger filters when the applicable indicator comes into the view on the control panel.
• Spin good the laundry before drying.

CONDUCTIVITY Water hardness can be different for different locations. Water hardness has an effect on the water conductivity and the operation of the conductivity sensor in the appliance. If you know the value of the water conductivity you can adjust the sensor to dry with the better results. To change the sensor conductivity:

1. Turn the programme dial to available

2. Push at the same time the Anticrease

(Knitterschutz) and Time Drying (Zeitwahl) buttons and hold down until one of the these symbols go into view on the display: low conductivity <300 μS/

3. Push the Start Pause button again and

again until you set necessary level.

4. To memorise setting push at the same

time the Anticrease (Knitterschutz) and Time Drying (Zeitwahl) buttons.

WATER CONTAINER FULL —

INDICATION By default the indication LED is always on. It comes into the view at the end of the cycle or when the water container is full. When you use an external equipment to drain the container, the LED can be off. To activate or deactivate the indication:

1. Turn the programme dial to available

2. Push at the same time the Anticrease

(Knitterschutz) and Delay Start (Zeitvorwahl) buttons and hold down until you see the correct setting: – the LED is off and the symbol goes into the view - The LED is permanently off – the LED is on and the symbol goes into the view - The LED is activated electrolux 69

CLEANING THE PRIMARY FILTER

At the end of each cycle the applicable indicator (clean the primary filter) is on to tell you that the primary filter must be cleaned. The filter collects the fluff. The fluff occurs while the cloths are dried in the tumble dryer. To clean the primary filter:

4. Use a moist hand to clean the filter.

5. If necessary clean the filter with warm

water using a brush. Close the filter.

6. Remove fluff from the filter socket. For

this a vacuum cleaner can be used.

7. Put the filter inside the filter socket.

Caution! Do not operate the tumble dryer without the primary filter or with damaged or blocked filter. Important! Clean the primary filter after each drying cycle. Clogged filter increases the cycle time and causes higher energy consumption.

DRAINING THE CONDENSED WATER

CONTAINER Drain the condensed water container after each drying cycle. If the condensed water container is full, the programme breaks off automatically and the drain the condensed water container LED is on. To continue the programme, drain the condensed water container and press the start button. To drain the condensed water container automatically you can install draining accessory (see chapter: ACCESSORIES) To drain the condensed water container:

1. Pull the condensed water container

and keep it in horizontal position.

2. Move the plastic connection out and

drain the condensed water container into a sink or equivalent receptacle.

3. Move plastic connection in and install

water container. Warning! Risk of poisoning. The condensed water is not applicable to drink or to prepare food. The condensed water can be used as distilled water, e.g. for steam ironing. If necessary filter the condensed water (e.g. with a coffee filter) to remove possible residue and small pieces of fluff. electrolux 71

CLEANING THE HEAT EXCHANGER

FILTERS If the applicable indicator (clean the heat exchanger filters) is on, the filters must be cleaned. The frequency to clean the filters is related to the laundry type and its quantity. If you dry with the maximum load, clean the filters after each 3 cycles. To clean the filters:

1. Open the loading door.

2. Move the release button on the bottom

of the door opening and open the heat exchanger door.

3. Turn the blockage to unlock the heat

4. Lower the heat exchanger filters cover.

5. Lift the primary filter. Hold the heat exchanger filter and pull it out from the

6. Push the hook to open the filter.

7. Use a moist hand to clean the filter. If

necessary clean the filter with warm water using a brush. Close the filter. electrolux 73

8. Clean the small filter from the base

9. If necessary, one time for each 6

months, remove the fluff from the heat exchanger compartment. You can use a vacuum cleaner.

10. Put the small filter and heat exchanger

11. Close the heat exchanger cover.

12. Lock the blockage until it snaps.

13. Close the heat exchanger filters cover.

14. Close the heat exchanger door.

15. Put the primary filter.

Caution! Do not operate the tumble dryer when the heat exchanger filters are blocked with fluff. This could cause the damage to the tumble dryer. This also increases energy consumption. Do not use sharp objects to clean the heat exchanger compartment. Do not operate the tumble dryer without the filters.

Warning! Disconnect the appliance before you clean it. Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the inner surface of the drum and drum ribs. Dry the cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth. Caution! Do not use abrasive materials or steel wool to clean the drum.

CLEANING THE CONTROL PANEL AND

HOUSING Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the control panel and housing. Use a moist cloth to clean. Dry the cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth. Caution! Do not use furniture cleaning agents or cleaning agents which can cause corrosion to clean the appliance. 74 electrolux TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem1) Possible cause Remedy The tumble dryer is not connected to mains supply. Connect in at mains socket. Check fuse in fuse box (domestic installation). The loading door is opened. Close the loading door. The On/Off button was not pushed. Push the On/Off button. The Start/Pause button was not pushed. Push the Start/Pause button. The appliance is in the standby mode. Push the On/Off button. Incorrect programme selection. Do the selection of the applicable programme. 2) The filter is clogged. Clean the filter. 3) The Dry Plus function was in minimum mode. Change the Dry Plus function to the moderate or maximum mode. The heat exchanger filters are clogged. Clean the heat exchanger filters. 3) Too high volume of the load. Obey the maximum load volume. The airflow grill is clogged. Clean the airflow grill in the bottom of the appliance. Dirt on the inner surface of the drum. Clean the inner surface of the drum. Too high water hardness. Set applicable water hardness4). The filter not locked in the position. Put the filter in the correct position. The laundry is locked between the door and the seal. Put the load correctly in the drum. You try to change the programme or the function after the start of the cycle. Turn the tumble dryer off and on. Make the new selection. The function you try to activate is not applicable with the selected programme. Turn the tumble dryer off and on. Make the new selection.

Defective drum light. Contact the service centre to replace the drum light. Abnormally elapsing time on the display. The time to end is calculated on the basis of the volume and dampness of the laundry. The automatic procedure — this is not the appliance malfunction. Programme inactive. The water container is full. Drain the water container3) , push the Start/Pause button. Too small laundry volume. Do the selection of time programme. The time value must be related to the load. To dry one item or small quantities of the laundry we recommend to use short times. The laundry is too dry. Do the selection of time programme or higher drying level (e.g. Extra Dry ) The filter is clogged. Clean the filter. Too high volume of the load. Obey the maximum load volume. The tumble dryer does not operate. Unsatisfactory drying results. The door does not close. Err (Error) on the display. No drum light Drying cycle too short. Drying cycle too long 6) electrolux 75 Problem1) Possible cause Remedy The laundry not spun sufficiently. Spin correctly the laundry. Very high room temperature - this is not the appliance malfunction. If possible, lower the room temperature.

3) see CARE AND CLEANING chapter

4) see section WATER HARDNESS in HINTS AND TIPS chapter

5) Only the tumble dryers with drum light.

6) Note: After maximum 5 hours the drying cycle ends automatically (see Drying cycle complete section).

TECHNICAL INFORMATION height x width x depth 850 x 600 x 600 mm (maximal 640 mm) drum volume 118 l maximum depth with the load door opened 1090 mm maximum width with the load door opened 950 mm adjustable height 850 mm (+ 15 mm - feet regulation) the appliance weight 53 kg maximum load volume 7 kg voltage 230 V frequency 50 Hz necessary fuse

total power 900 W energy efficiency class energy consumption kWh/cycle

1) 7 kg of cotton, centrifuged at 1000 rpm with reference to EN 61121

2) The sum of approximate energy consumption to dry:

150 kg of the cotton laundry with cupboard dry programme + 280 kg with iron dry programme + 150 kg of synthetic laundry with cupboard dry programme. This is approximate consumption for the 4 person household which correctly use the tumble dryer. INSTALLATION It is possible to adjust the height of the tumble dryer. To do that adjust the feet (see picture). 76 electrolux

INSTALLATION UNDER A COUNTER

The appliance can be installed as freestanding or below the kitchen counter with correct space (see picture). 15mm 600 mm > 850 mm 600 mm UNPACKING Caution! Before use all parts of the transport packaging must be removed. To remove the polystyrene blockages:

1. Open the load door.

2. Pull plastic hose with the polystyrene

blockages out from the drum.

THE LOAD DOOR REVERSAL

The load door can be installed by the user in the opposite side. It can help to easily put and remove the laundry or if there is a limit to install the appliance. (see separate leaflet). ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. PACKAGING MATERIALS Recycle the materials with the symbol Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. electrolux 77 78 electrolux electrolux 79 www.electrolux.com/shop 136924780-C-012013