PCD 7 Electro - Dryer PROLINE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PCD 7 Electro PROLINE

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Downloaded from www.vandenborre.beGB WARNINGS Read the instructions. This appliance is intended for domestic household use only and should not be used for any other purpose or in any other application, such as for non-domestic use or in a commercial environment. 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 concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Downloaded from www.vandenborre.beFor the details concerning the method and frequency of cleaning, please see section “Cleaning and maintenance” on pages 40 - 42. The maximum mass of dry textile material in kilograms to be used in the appliance is 7 kg. The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning. The lint trap has to be cleaned frequently. Lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer. Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.

Downloaded from www.vandenborre.beGB The surfaces are liable to get hot during use. Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble-dryer. Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, 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. 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. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.

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 the items will not be damaged. Downloaded from www.vandenborre.beGB Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.

WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer

before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels. This appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with hinges on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted. A carpet must not obstruct the openings.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this appliance in any way. - Always unplug the appliance after use, before cleaning and maintenance. - Do not disconnect the plug from the mains socket by pulling the power supply cord. Always hold the plug when disconnecting. - Do not attempt to disconnect the plug from the mains socket with wet hands. - Do not use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the power cord. - Keep the dryer away from cookers, naked flames, or any other inflammable objects. - Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather. - Do not place flammable items near the tumble dryer. - Do not put heavy objects, heating devices, or items containing water or liquid onto the tumble dryer. They may all cause damage. - Do not put clothes which are dripping wet in the tumble dryer. Clothes should be spin dried or thoroughly wrung before they are put into the tumble dryer. - Clothes that have been in contact with volatile liquids should not be machine dried. Any fluid should be fully removed from the item before it can be dried. - Do not allow children or pets to play on or inside the dryer. Always check the drum before starting the appliance. - 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 this appliance. - Do not use the dryer without the filters in place or if the filters are damaged. - The filter must be cleaned regularly.

To avoid unnecessarily long drying times and high consumption of energy: - Make sure that your laundry is thoroughly spun before drying. - Load according to the optimum amount of laundry recommended for the programme being used (see Programme chart). - Make sure the room in which the dryer is located is well ventilated. - Make sure the filter is clean before using the dryer.

UNPACKING THE APPLIANCE

-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 packaging must be removed before use. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.Control panel 2.Door 3.Ventilation grille 4.Lower flap 5.Condenser water tank 6.Lint filter 7.Condensate hose 8.Condenser cover

Downloaded from www.vandenborre.beDelayed start: Buttons Indicator lights: Drying:

Before connecting your dryer to the power supply, check that the voltage stated on the rating label of your appliance corresponds to the voltage in your home. A different voltage could damage the appliance. The plug is the only way to unplug the appliance and should therefore be accessible at all times. To turn off main power to the appliance, turn it off and then detach the plug from the outlet. The appliance must be grounded. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages that may occur as a result of usage without grounding. INSTALLATION - It is recommended that, for your convenience, the appliance is positioned close to your washing machine. - The appliance must be installed in a clean place, where dirt does not build up. - The appliance should not be located near a gas hob, cooker, heater or grill, as flames from the burners could damage it. - When installing the appliance, make sure that the power cord is not trapped or twisted. - The appliance is best operated between 5°C and 35°C. Outside this temperature range, performances may be affected. - For better drying performance, keep the rear of the appliance away from the wall. - The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with hinges on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted. - To keep vibration and noise to a minimum when the dryer is in use, it should be placed on a firm, level surface.

Mini. Mini. Downloaded from www.vandenborre.beGB Leveling the appliance The dryer must be perfectly level to ensure safe and proper operation. If the dryer is not properly level, adjust the levelling feet as necessary. If the appliance is installed on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance. Installing the condensate hose (for direct drainage of condensed water) To avoid having to empty the condenser water tank every time you use the tumble dryer, you can use the supplied condensate hose for removing the water from the condenser directly into the drain. Max . 120 cm 200cm 1.Remove the inner hose from the hose connector at the rear of the dryer. 2.Insert one end of the supplied condensate hose onto the hose connector. 3.Place and secure the other end of the condensate hose at a nearby sink by using the U-fitting. Be sure to follow all local codes and regulations in running the condensate to a suitable drain.

To make the electrical connection to your appliance: - The installation to the mains supply must conform to the local standards and regulations.- Do not use an extension cord, an adapter or the like.- The plug must be easily accessible after installing the appliance. - If there is any doubt about the condition of your connection, consult a qualified electrician. Warning! The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the electrical connection precautions above.

NOTES ON LAUNDRY CARE

Laundry care labels Clothes have their own wash care labels, so drying according to the wash care label is recommended below. New dark coloured garments should be washed and dried separately from light coloured garments to avoid the danger of colours running and discolouring other garments or even plastic components in the dryer. Dark coloured fibres can also settle on light coloured garments and vice versa. Rubber and plastics Do not dry any items made from or containing rubber or plastics such as: a)aprons, bibs and chair covers b)curtains and table clothes c)bathmats

Downloaded from www.vandenborre.beGB Baby clothes and night gowns Always check the manufacturer's care labels. Permanent press garments Take out permanent press garments as soon as the dryer stops to reduce creases. Loopknit garments Some loopknit garments such as T-shirts and underwear tend to shrink depending on their quality. Do not over-dry these textiles. Load capacity Following weights are given only for reference.

In order to remove any residues which may have been left during production, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth or carry out a brief drying cycle (approximately 30 minutes) with damp cloths in the dryer.

1.Open the door. 2.Check the filters and drum are clean. If not, clean them referring to the section Cleaning and Maintenance.

3.Place laundry loosely into the drum after sorting. The clothes should be sorted according to the type of fibres and the drying level required. All the strings and belts of clothes should be well tied and fixed before being put into the drum. Do not overload the drum (see the “Programme chart” for recommended loads for each programme).

CAUTION: Do not dry unwashed clothes in the tumble dryer. 4.Close the door. Before you close the door, check the laundry is right inside the drum so that it cannot get trapped or damaged.

If no programme is started within approximately 10 minutes, the appliance will switch off automatically. 6.Select a programme by turning the programme selection knob to the desired position. The display will show the remaining time for the programme you have selected.

If you select the WARM programme ( ),you can set the drying time by repeatedly pressing .The drying time can be set from 20 to 60 minutes in 10-minute increments.

Downloaded from www.vandenborre.be7.Select anti-crease/gentle drying additional function(s) when needed.

NOTE: The additional which can be selected depend on the programme you have selected. functions Anti-crease:

This function prevents creases from forming in the clothes. Press to select this function. The indicator light above the button will illuminate indicating this function is activated. If a drying programme is finished, the dryer will continue to rotate the laundry at intervals for approximately 2 hours. To deactivate the function, press again and its indicator light will go out. 8.Press

During the drying cycle, the status indicator light will flash to indicate current cycle status. 9.After the cycle is finished, you can hear several beeps and the display will show “—”. The final part of a drying cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the laundry remain at a temperature which will prevent the laundry from being damaged.

The additional functions which can be selected depend on the

Downloaded from www.vandenborre.be11.Open the door and remove the laundry.

Careful! The drum inside could still be hot. Check that all items have been removed from the drum. If items are left in the dryer, they could be damaged by over drying when the dryer is next used. 12.Clean the filters and empty the condenser water tank as described in the section Cleaning and Maintenance. To prevent unpleasant odours and better maintain the door seal, keep the appliance door slightly open until the next drying cycle.

13.Disconnect the appliance from the mains socket if it is not in use for long periods. Programme chart Please follow the recommended laundry load when you use the assigned programme. The values in the table below are for information purpose only.

Anti-crease: If the laundry is not removed at the end of the drying cycle, an automatic anti-crease cycle will operate at intervals for approximately 30 minutes (if you choose anti-crease additional function this time can be extended up to approximately 2 hours). 10.Switch off the appliance by pressing . Mini. Mini. Downloaded from www.vandenborre.beGB Adding or removing laundry after a programme has started 1.Press . 2.Open the door. 3.Add or remove items as required. 4.Close the door. 5.Press .

with warm air. with cool air. Downloaded from www.vandenborre.beGB Changing a running programme Once a programme has started, you cannot change it to another programme. You will need to cancel the current programme before you can select a new one. 1.Press to cancel the running programme. 2.Press again. 3.Select another programme and start it by pressing . Delayed start The drying cycle can be delayed by up to 24 hours. To enable this function, select the desired programme, press the delayed start button and then press . 1.Repeatedly press to increase the delay time by 1 hour, up to 24 hours. The display will show the delay time.

The DELAY text will flash on the display. 3.Once the delay time has elapsed, the selected programme will start. To cancel the delayed start If you want to cancel the delayed start and start the programme, switch off the dryer and then switch it back on. Child lock This function is designed to prevent children from operating the tumble dryer while the programme is running.

Downloaded from www.vandenborre.beGB To activate child lock, press and at the same time for about 3 seconds.Two beeps will be heard. The indicator light will illuminate on the display.

All buttons except child lock combination buttons and will be disabled. Three beeps will be heard if you press any button or turn the programme selection knob while the child lock is active.

To deactivate this function, press again and at the same time for about 3 seconds. Two beeps will be heard. The indicator light will go out from the display. Drum interior light When you open the dryer door, an interior light will illuminate, making it easier to assist you while doing the laundry. The interior light will stay on for approximately 1 minute.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Turn off the dryer and unplug it from the mains socket before cleaning and maintenance. Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning. Cleaning the lint filter The indicator light FILTER will illuminate on the display after a drying cycle is finished to remind you to clean the filter. Clean the filter after each cycle to optimise the performance of the dryer. Downloaded from www.vandenborre.be1.Open the tumble dryer door. 2.Pull the filter out and open it. 3.Clean lint, fibre and cotton raveling by hand, if necessary clean the filter under running water and dry it thoroughly. 4.Replace the filter. Push the filter all the way down to avoid interference with the door. Be careful to position the filter correctly.

5.Close the door. IMPORTANT: Do not operate the dryer without the filter in place. Cleaning the tumble dryer Clean the outer surface of the dryer and the drum with a slightly damp cloth. Dry all parts with a soft cloth. Never immerse the dryer in water. Do not use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents. Emptying the condenser water tank The condenser water tank is located at the top left corner of the appliance. It collects the water extracted from your laundry as they are dried. If you do not install the condensate hose, empty the water tank after each drying cycle or during cycle when the indicator light TANK illuminates on the display.

Fully remove the water tank. Empty it down a sink and then replace it. Condensed water is not drinkable!

4. Clean the condenser and its cover under running water.

5. Insert the condenser in its housing.

6. Place the condenser cover and lock it in place by fastening the 2 locks.

7. Close the lower flap.

Never operate the tumble dryer without the filter base in place. Replacing the drum interior light bulb The light bulb in the drum cannot be replaced by the user. If the light bulb stops working, please contact the authorised after-sales service centre in your area for bulb replacement. TROUBLESHOOTING The following will help answer your questions before service call. Problem Check whether The appliance does not start.

• the appliance is plugged in.

• the appliance is switched on.

• a programme is selected and you have pressed .

• the drum is not overloaded. The housing is hot or there is a smell of burning.

• the lint filter is clogged with lint and it must be cleaned.

• the condenser is clean. Unusual odours and powerful vibrations

• the appliance is placed on a stable surface.

• the levelling feet are aligned. The laundry is too dry.

• the selected drying programme does indeed correspond to the type of laundry in the drum.

• the drum is not overloaded.

Cleaning the condenser regularly

1. Open the lower flap at the front of the appliance.

2. Unlock the 2 locks of the condenser cover and then remove it.

Below is the sheet of household tumble dryer according to EU Regulations 392/2012 and 932/2012.

❶ from A (most efficiency) to D (least efficiency) ❷ Energy consumption 504 kWh per year, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used. ❸ The programme is the standard drying programme. It is suitable to dry normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry. ❹ from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient) Specifications Rated power:2700W Motor input power: 200W Heating power:2500W Grade of waterproof: IPX4 We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvement and development. Darty Plc © UK: EC1N 6TE 11 / 11 / 2014