EBD 746F - Tumble dryer Elba - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Tumble Dryer
Brand	Elba
Model	EBD 746F
Capacity	7 kg
Dimensions (H x W x D)	85 x 60 x 60 cm
Weight	45 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	2000 W
Energy Class	C
Drying System	Condenser
Drying Programs	Cotton, Synthetics, Delicates, Timed Drying
Noise Level	65 dB(A)
Door Type	Reversible
Filter Indicator	Yes
Water Tank	Removable, 3.5 L
Anti-Crease Function	Yes
Delay Start	Up to 24 hours
Child Lock	Yes
Self-Cleaning Condenser	Yes
Spare Parts Available	Filter, door gasket, belt, heating element

Frequently Asked Questions - EBD 746F Elba

How do I clean the filter of my Elba EBD 746F dryer?

Open the door and locate the lint filter at the bottom of the door opening. Pull it out, remove the lint by hand or with a vacuum cleaner, rinse under running water if necessary, dry it, and reinsert it. Cleaning after every cycle is essential for efficiency.

Why is my dryer not drying properly?

Check if the filter is clogged, the water tank is full (for condenser models), the load is too large, or the program selected is not suitable. Also ensure the room temperature is not too low and the dryer is not overloaded.

How do I empty the water tank?

Pull out the water tank drawer, usually located at the top or bottom of the dryer. Empty the water into a sink and push the drawer back in. The dryer will signal when the tank is full.

Can I install the dryer on top of a washing machine?

Yes, if the washing machine is of the same width (60 cm) and weight capacity. Use an appropriate stacking kit to secure the dryer. Refer to the manual for compatibility and weight limits.

What is the maximum load capacity?

The maximum load is 7 kg for cotton and synthetic fabrics. Overloading can reduce drying performance and increase energy consumption.

How do I use the delay start function?

Select your drying program, then press the delay start button repeatedly to set the desired delay (e.g., 3, 6, 9 hours). The dryer will start automatically after the delay period.

What does the anti-crease function do?

After the program ends, the drum rotates periodically for up to 2 hours to prevent clothes from creasing. You can remove clothes anytime during this phase.

How often should I clean the condenser?

For self-cleaning condensers, the dryer cleans automatically. For non-self-cleaning models, clean the condenser unit every 30 cycles or as indicated by the alert. Refer to your manual.

Is the door reversible?

Yes, the door can be reversed to open from the left or right side. Follow the instructions in the manual to change the door hinge.

What spare parts are available for the EBD 746F?

Common spare parts include the lint filter, door gasket, drive belt, and heating element. Contact Elba customer service or authorized dealers for genuine parts.

USER MANUAL EBD 746F Elba

AIR VENTED TUMBLE DRYER

EBD 1746FF

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.

KEEP THEM IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

INSTALLATION

Position the tumble dryer so that the plug remains accessible after installation. Do not block the vent at the front or base of the dryer, as this will impair the working of the machine. 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.

TUMBLE DRYER VENTING

Your tumble dryer will release warm, damp air in one of three ways.

1) EXTENDIBLE REAR VENTING - A long flexible vent hose is built into the dryer and can be extended from the large opening at the rear of the machine
2) FIXED REAR VENTING - Venting is through the large opening at the bottom of the rear panel.
A separate extendible vent hose can be attached if desired.
3) FRONT VENTING - This is a special type of dryer which vents through a grille on the plinth. The opening on the rear panel is blanked off during manufacturing.

Rear vented dryers can be used without a vent hose but not in a confined space. Rear vented dryers must have a vent hose if they are installed under a work surface or against a wall. To minimise condensation it is preferable to vent to outside. This may be through an open door or window. The best solution is to connect the vent hose to a permanent connection through a wall or a single glazed window. This is particularly recommended for small, cool rooms. A kit for this purpose is available as an accessory. Front venting machines must be converted to extendible rear venting before a permanent connection can be made to the outside.

When using a vent hose, remember the following points:

The vent hose must be at least 10cm (4 in) in diameter.

No more than three right-angled bends should be allowed when positioning the vent hose.

Do not distort or constrict the vent hose as this will reduce the airflow.

The vent hose must not be shared with other appliances, for example, a cooker hood outlet.

FINAL INSTALLATION

Push the filter into its operating position as shown in the diagram. If you wish to change the side on which your door opens, see the instructions on the back page. Remove any dust by wiping the drum and door with a damp cloth. Any initial smell of burning will be caused by dust on the heater and will quickly disappear.

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THE CONTROLS

A. Heat push button, press to select appropriate heat setting (some programs have limited choice of heat setting). High is used for drying cottons and linens; half heat is used for drying synthetics and delicates; cool does not apply any heat

B. “-” push button, changes program or time selected downwards

C. Display Window, indicates Program number / drying time / delay time

D. “+” push button, changes program or time selected upwards

E. Start push button, starts the drying cycle

F. Activate push button, illuminates the Display Window.

G. Program Chart

H. Anti-crease push button, press to select anti-crease mode. Indicator illuminates when anti-crease has been selected and flashes when the dryer is in the anti-crease phase of the cycle.

I. Reset push-button, resets the program to the default settings

J. Delay Start display, shows delay time selected

K. Delay Start push button, press to select delay start mode and set delay time

MOISTURE SENSING DRYER - FUNCTIONS

This sensing tumble dryer has a full moisture sensing system so you can choose the level of dryness required on your clothing/items. Alternatively you can select a timed drying cycle.

P1 – Extra dry: clothes are extra dry and can be put away

P2 – Cupboard dry: clothes are dry enough to be put away

P3 - Mid dry: depending upon fabric, clothes are generally dry enough to be put away

P4 - Extra iron dry: clothes are almost dry but can be easily ironed

P5 - Iron dry: clothes are slightly damp and ready to be ironed

P6 - Damp dry: clothes are damp and ready to be ironed

Programs 1-6 can be operated on the full heat, half heat or cool setting.

P7 – 30 minute fixed time drying program. This program can be operated on the full or half heat setting. P8 – 30 minute fixed time ‘airing’ program; useful for freshening up clothing. This program operates without the heater, circulating air through the dryer at the ambient temperature.

P9 – Variable Time program – can be set from 10 min. to 180 min. drying time and can be operated on the full heat, half heat or cool setting. To return from a time program to the main menu, press the Reset button.

All programs from P1 to P9 can be used with the Delay Start feature. A maximum of 9 hours delay time is available in 1 hour increments.

The anti-crease function can be selected to minimize creasing by continuing to turn the drum periodically after the main drying cycle has finished.

PREPARATION

Check care labels inside the garments.

CARE LABELS YOU MAY FIND ON YOUR FABRICS

Do not tumble dry woollen or wool mixture articles unless the article is labelled as being suitable. This should avoid shrinkage.

Place delicate articles, e.g. tights, scarves, inside a pillowcase.

To avoid the need to iron easy-care polyester/cotton items it is better to only dry small loads (i.e. half fill drum). It is better to dry small and large articles together.

Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the Fabric Softener instructions. Do not overload the dryer or dry large bulky items such as duvets or sleeping bags as it is important that the airflow through the dryer is not obstructed.

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.

OPERATION

Open the door.

Load clothes loosely into the drum. Load sheets first, starting with one corner.

Close the door.

Dry your hands.

Plug in the machine and press the Activate button. The Display Window will illuminate. If no further buttons are pressed, the display will go into sleep mode after 1 minute. To reactivate, press the Activate button.

The dryer will automatically remember the program and heat setting last used. To change the program use the (-) or (+) buttons on either side of the display window. Change the heat setting if required.

If P9 (variable time program) has been selected press the coloured Start button. A default of 120 minutes will appear in the display window. Use the (-) or (+) buttons to adjust the drying time for your laundry from 10 minutes up to 180 minutes. Holding the button down will rapidly change the time selected.

Select anti-crease function if required.

Press the coloured Start button to commence the drying cycle. The drum will begin rotating and will stop automatically when your clothes are dry or the timed cycle has finished. An audible alert will sound to indicate that the drying cycle has finished.

If you have selected the anti-crease function, the drum will continue to turn periodically for up to 8 hours or until the dryer is stopped by opening the dryer door or by disconnecting from the mains.

If the door is opened during a drying cycle the dryer will stop. To restart, close the door, press the Activate button then press the coloured Start button.

There is an automatic 12 minute cool down period at the end of each cycle, during which the heater is switched off and the green cool indicator is on. This helps to minimize creasing, and must always be used fully to avoid the risk of fire.

DELAY START

To use the Delay Start feature press the Delay Start button before pressing the Start button. The Delay Start display will show 1 hour of delay time. Repeated pressing, or holding down, of the Delay Start button will increase the amount of delay time to a maximum of 9 hours. To cancel Delay Start, press the Reset button. To start the delay period press Start. The delay time will start to count down in the display window. To cancel Delay Start once the countdown has started, de-power the machine by opening the dryer door.

NEVER SWITCH THE DRYER OFF AND LEAVE A HOT LOAD IN THE DRUM DUE TO THE RISK OF FIRE.

ALWAYS CLEAN THE FILTER AFTER EACH USE. Failure to do so could cause the safety cut-out to operate.

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• Pull the filter upwards and away from the appliance.
• Remove any threads or fluff by hand or with a soft brush.
• Slide the filter back.
• Wash the filter occasionally in detergent solution using a soft brush to remove small particles.
• If your filter becomes damaged, replace it to ensure no damage is caused to the dryer.

ANY PROBLEMS

If the clothes are not dry after normal drying time:

• Check that you used the correct heat setting.
• Check that the lint filter has been cleaned. A blocked filter will restrict the airflow.
• Check that your dryer is heating – the area below the door should feel warm to the touch after the first 10-15 minutes of its programme.

Failure to heat may indicate the safety cut-out has operated. To reset, simply press the red button at the rear of the machine. If it has operated then a sharp “click” will be heard. This cut-out only operates if the airflow is severely restricted so make sure the filter is clean, the air inlets and outlets at the front and back are not blocked, and that all other restrictions are removed before re-starting.

If the cut-out continues to operate after checking the above points, you should contact your service agent.

Check that the machine has the correct weight load in the drum before starting the appliance.

If your machine does not work check the following before calling a service engineer:-

• Check that there is a supply of electricity.
• Check that the Activate button has been pressed and that the Display is illuminated.
• Check that the door has been properly closed.
• Check the fuse in the moulded plug.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Front to Extendible Rear Venting Kit - Converts your dryer from front venting to extendible rear venting.

Vent Hose - Only available for fixed rear dryers; leads the warm, damp air to outside.

Wall/Window Vent Kit - Makes a permanent connection through a wall or window. Front venting dryers need to be converted to rear venting before installing this kit (see ‘Front to Extendible Rear Venting Kit’ above). This kit is not suitable for double glazed windows.

Stacking Kit - Enables your dryer to be secured onto the top of a front loading washing machine (to save floor space). Instructions for stacking, if required, are supplied with the stacking kit.

The above items can be purchased as accessories for your tumble dryer from your supplier.

TECHNICAL DATA

OVERALL DIMENSIONS:

Height: 85 cm Width: 59.6 cm Depth: 56 cm

MAXIMUM DRY WEIGHT LOADS:

Cotton 6kg (For minimum creasing 2kg)

Delicates 2kg

For electrical ratings see plate on back of dryer.

For Model No. see serial plate inside door (needed when requesting service).

Room temperature range 5°C to 30°C. (Drying performance decreases as room temperature falls).

Your washing machine should have a spin speed of not less than 1000rpm for maximum efficiency.

Performance measurement to EN61121 is assessed against programs P2 and P5.

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

• This tumble dryer is intended for NORMAL DOMESTIC USE ONLY.
• Adequate ventilation must be provided to avoid back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.
• Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuel.
• Please note, it is not recommended that the dryer is placed directly next to ovens, cookers or other heating appliances as the performance of the dryer may be affected.
• A carpet must not obstruct the ventilation openings in the base of the dryer.
• Do not stack the tumble dryer on top of other appliances without the correct stacking kit.
• Any electrical work required to install the appliance should be carried out by a qualified person.

• It is important to clean the lint filter after each drying cycle or the restrictions to airflow will extend drying times and could cause the safety cut-out to trip.

• Under no circumstances should anything other than the recommended articles be placed in the tumble dryer.

• The dryer should be serviced by an appointed service organisation and only genuine parts used.
• It is dangerous to alter or modify the product in any way other than fitting authorized accessories.
• We recommend that the appliance is unplugged each time after use. It should always be disconnected from the electricity supply for long periods (i.e. weekends, holidays etc.)
• The rear of the dryer gets quite hot during use. Position the dryer so that the back is not accessible while in operation, but ensure that the sides have a space available to allow airflow.
• The special mains cable and plug assembly must only be replaced with a genuine part from the manufacturer or our appointed service agent.
• It is important to clean fluff from the window of the dryer and around the door seal after each drying cycle. Failure to do so could result in water leaking.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of a drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that heat is dissipated.

Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.

DO NOT use a two-way adaptor, or extension lead. The dryer must be connected to its own socket.

DO NOT block the air inlets at the front, base, rear and side of your dryer.

DO NOT allow fluff to accumulate around the tumble dryer. Risk of fire

DO NOT exceed the recommended maximum load.

DO NOT dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer

DO NOT place articles in the dryer if anything other than a water solution has been used in the cleaning process.

DO NOT attempt to dry dripping wet articles.

DO NOT use the tumble dryer if you suspect that it is damaged in any way. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause serious injury. Consult your local appointed service engineer and insist on genuine spare parts.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

CAUTION HOT SURFACE

This label, positioned on the rear of your dryer, indicates the surface is hot when in operation - avoid touching

This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

At end of life this product should be recycled and not disposed in household waste.

Contact your retailer, council or local authority for further information.

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