ETE102A - Tumble dryer BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Vented tumble dryer
Brand	BRANDT
Model	ETE102A
Drying capacity (cotton)	5 kg maximum, 1.5 kg minimum (dry laundry)
Drying capacity (synthetic)	2 kg maximum, 0.5 kg minimum (dry laundry)
Drying programs	Cotton, Mixed, Synthetic, Delicate, Freshness Cycle
Duration selection	Yes, manual drying time setting
Cooling at end of cycle	8 minutes
Exhaust type	Hot air exhausted via flexible duct (right, left or rear outlet, modifiable)
Leveling	Adjustable feet, max tilt 1.5° (less than 1 cm)
Power supply	Direct connection to wall socket (no extension), earthing mandatory
Filter maintenance	Dry cleaning after each cycle, do not rinse with water
Door safety	Operation impossible if door not closed
Indicator lights	"On" indicator light, "filter cleaning" indicator light at end of program
Laundry precautions	Do not dry wool, silk, chlorofibers, items with foam or rubber
Body cleaning	Water and soap only
Control panel cleaning	Damp cloth (water), no alcohol-based or abrasive products
Repairs	By dealer or qualified professional, mention model and serial number
Dimensions (approximate)	Standard height ~85 cm, width ~60 cm, depth ~60 cm

Frequently Asked Questions - ETE102A BRANDT

How to install my ETE102A tumble dryer?

Place the appliance on a stable floor, preferably not on carpet. Connect the exhaust duct to an air outlet (right, left or rear) following the instructions in the manual. Ensure the room is well ventilated or that the air is exhausted outside. Plug directly into a wall socket with earthing.

How to change the air outlet?

Unplug the appliance. Open the rear hatch, unclip the handle and the duct. Place the duct on the desired outlet (left or rear) following figures 2 and 3 in the manual. Put the plug back on the unused outlet and close the hatch.

What is the maximum drying capacity?

For cotton: 5 kg maximum, 1.5 kg minimum (dry laundry). For synthetic: 2 kg maximum, 0.5 kg minimum. Do not overload for efficient drying.

How to clean the filter?

After each cycle, remove the filter located on the left inside the drum by pulling from bottom to top. Remove lint by hand (do not use water). Replace the filter by pushing it in fully. The 'filter cleaning' light reminds you.

What drying programs are available?

The programs are: Cotton (no selection), Mixed (button pressed), Synthetic (button pressed), Delicate (two buttons pressed) and Freshness Cycle (to freshen or complete drying).

How to choose the drying time?

Use the duration selector knob. Indicative times are given in the manual based on fabric type, load size and spin speed. For cotton at 850 rpm, allow 1h30 to 1h40 for 5 kg.

Is it possible to dry wool or silk?

No, never dry wool, silk, chlorofibers (Thermolactyl, Rhovyl) or items with the prohibited symbol. Check care labels.

What to do if the tumble dryer does not start?

Check that the door is properly closed (door safety) and the power cord is plugged in. Make sure you have selected a drying time. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

How to save energy with this tumble dryer?

Spin laundry well (high spin speed reduces drying time). Ensure the room temperature is not too high (ventilate the room). Clean the filter after each use.

Where to find the rating plate?

The rating plate is located at the back of the appliance. It lists the model, type and serial number required for any after-sales service intervention.

USER MANUAL ETE102A BRANDT

TUMBLE DRYER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SECHE-LINGE

NOTICE D'UTILISATION

	Page
Installation of your new evacuation tumble dryer	3
Setting up- Using	4
Selecting a drying programme	5
User tips - Regular maintenance - After-sales	6

UNFOLD THE ILLUSTRATED PAGES AT THE END OF THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE READING THE EXPLANATIONS

Installation of your new evacuation tumble dryer

The air that comes out of your appliance is full of moisture and has to be evacuated (See fig. 1)

a) Whether directly into the room if it is sufficiently ventilated (if possible the appliance should be installed near a opened window),
b) Or through a fixed exhaust duct in the wall near the outlet of the appliance (install an air vent in the bottom area to avoid condensing inside the duct).

• The distance between the fins of the air vent must be no less than 15 mm to avoid dirtying.
• The diameter of the hole crossing the wall must at least be equal with the external diameter of the duct.

c) Or, temporarily, the duct end can be put out through an opened window.

IMPORTANT : never connect the duct to a chimney (risk of combustion gas returning), or to a controlled mechanical ventilation device.

The appliance is delivered with the outlet at the righthand side, but you can change it.

The duct fitting needs some care :

• never extend it
• limit the number of elbows to a maximum of two, so that you will have an efficient and a high performance drying.

Changing the air outlet :

This modification should be done before connecting your tumble dryer.

See fig. 2 (a,b,c), the appliance is shown from the back view.

a) Open the trap at the rear of the appliance.
b) Unclip the handle, by pulling it out, then release the duct.
c) Push the duct with the handle through the side plate by turning the handle as shown on the picture.

Lefthand side outlet

(See fig. 3)

Remove the stopper at the left side ①

Put the duct with its handle into the left outlet by operating as explained before.

Once the handle has been put into position, fit it in.

Replace the stopper at the right-hand side ②

Close up the trap.

Outlet at the rear side

see fig. 4

Take the flexible duct out from the rear.

Putting in place

Using

It is not recommended to install your dryer on a carpeted floor. If this cannot be avoided, provide proper air circulation underneath the appliance.

LEVELLING (FIG. 5)

The tumble dryer has to be in a horizontal position, not sloping.

Levelling is essential to ensure proper operation of the machine.

Adjust the feet using a spanner to ensure that the dryer is level and check with a spirit level (maximum angle 1.5° , that is less than 1 cm).

ENVIRONMENT

Your tumble dryer releases hot air.

If it is placed near another appliance or next to a cabinet, a minimum 1 cm space should be provided in between to assist ventilation.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (Fig. 6)

The electrical installation must be made in accordance to the standard.

Do not connect the appliance through an extension but plug it directly into an electrical socket.

In case of supply cord defect call for a skilled person to replace it because special tools are required.

Replacing the electric lead

WARNING: In the interests of safety, the electrical supply lead should ONLY be replaced by the manufacturer's after-sales staff or a similarly qualified person.

We cannot be held liable for any damage and possible repercussions resulting from a faulty earthing, or the absence of earthing of the appliance.

DOOR OPENING

Lift the cover to reach the drum.

Cover safety device : It is only possible to switch on if the cover is properly closed.

LAUNDRY LOADING

After your clothes have been washed and spun, put the laundry loosely in the drum without folding and squeezing.

Any items which have been treated with a chemical stain remover or an aerosol, must not be put into the tumble dryer : inflammable products, danger of explosion

If your laundry needs such treatment, it must absolutely be done before washing.

LINT FILTER CLEANING (fig. 7)

WARNING : After every drying process it is necessary to clear the lint deposits on the filter.

Do not clean it with water.

The lint filter, on the lefthand side of the drum, has to be cleaned without any water after every cycle. Never rinse it with water at the end of the programme.

① Remove the filter by pulling it upwards

② Once the thin layer of lint has been

removed from the filter, put it back into position by pushing it firmly downwards.

At the end of the programme, your appliance stops at the position "STOP". The lamp "filter cleaning" lights up to remind you that you have to clean the filter. The lamp "on" goes out.

Selecting a Drying programme

SWITCHING ON

- Check that the electricity supply cable is properly connected.

- Selecting a drying-time starts the dryer. The lamp "on" light will go on.

Safety device: the machine can only be switched on if the lid is properly closed.

SELECTING OF THE LAUNDRY

see picture 8 ①

COTTON : For household linen, towels and cotton clothes and underwear Do not press any button

MIXED : For loads including a mixture of different types and thicknesses of fabric (e.g cottons + resistant synthetics) or mixed-fibre clothes

Press the MIXED button

SYNTHETICS : For 100% synthetic fabrics

Press the SYNTHETICS button

DELICATES : For delicate synthetics and other particularly heat-sensitive fabrics (e.g acrylic fibres)

Press the two buttons

SELECTION OF DRYING TIME

see picture 8 ②

With the knob ②, select the required drying time according to the type and the load of laundry as well as to the spinning efficiency of your washing machine.

This operation switches on your appliance.

DRYING TIME

Recommended loads according to the kind of the laundry are the following :

COTTON : Maximum 5 kg dry laundry Minimum 1.5 kg dry laundr

SYNTHETIC : Maximum 2 kg dry laundry Minimum 0.5 kg dry laundry

The drying times below include an 8-minute cooling phase at the end of the cycle and are given as a general indication, as they vary according to :

- the desired result : dry, slightly damp,...

- the room temperature (the indications correspond to 20° ).

- the spinning efficiency.

For a spinning speed of 850 r.p.m. :

COTTON : 5 kg between 1h 30 and 1h 40

MIXED : 3.5 kg between 1h 30 and 1h 40

For a spinning speed of 500 r.p.m. :

MIXED : 2 kg between 50 and 60 mn.

DELICATE : 1 kg between 55 and 65 mn.

Lower spinning speeds mean relatively longer drying times.

SWITCHING OFF

After the 8-minute coolong phase, the knob will be in the "STOP" position. Turn it to the off "O" position. As a precaution, the supply cable should be disconnected.

COLD PROGRAMME

This position can be selected to freshen clothes which have been kept for a long time.

This programme can also be used as supplementary drying for clothes which have not been sufficiently dried at the end of the normal programme.

Better drying

Different laundry fabrics come from different origins, so their reaction during drying is very varied.

You can usually dry together items which have been washed together, apart from the fabrics which carry the “Do not Tumble Dry” Symbol.

It is better to avoid :

• drying together light materials with thick cotton items, the weight of the cotton will crease the lighter fabrics
  • overloading the drum : the drying time will be longer ( Maximum : 1 wash load)
• “overdrying” your laundry: this accentuates creasing because the cotton is “broken”.

Non colourfast materials should be dried separately.

Economical drying

In order to save energy, spin your laundry very well: the higher the spin speed, the shorter the drying time and the lower the energy consumption.

Ensure a low room temperature.

If necessary, open the door or the window.

Particular care

Usually, all machine washable textile fabrics can be dried in the tumble dryer, with the exception of the following items:

• Woolen or silk materials
  • Fabrics with chlorine fibres

( ex. : Thermolactyl*, Rhovyl*)

* registered trademark
- Any item with the forbidding symbol.
- Some particular items: net curtains, nylon tights and stockings, bulky items (like duvet, pillow,...etc.), items containing foam rubber or plastic parts, metallic parts, which could come off, plastic covered textiles, any non-spun laundry.

Follow scrupulously the recommendations on the fabric labels.

Machine cleaning :

Use only soap and water.

Control panel cleaning :

Use only a damp rag.

Never use :

• abrasive powders
• detergents with alcohol (alcohol, solvents, ...)
• scouring pad or plastic sponges.

Any servicing operations on your appliance should be carried out by a qualified professional working with the brand name. When you call, mention the complete reference number of your appliance (model, type, serial number). This information appears on your warranty card and on the rating plate.

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