Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology stand ards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and acci dents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions. In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un- less supervised or unless they have been given instruction concerning the use of the...
… Safety precautions Correct use The appliance is suitable for drying home textiles. It is designed for use in the home and for the above-mentioned purpose only. No liability is assumed for any dam- age caused by improper or incorrect use. Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any elec- trical parts, should only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services or similarly qualified persons.
… Safety precautions Children in the home Packaging material (e. g. plastic, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children. The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions.
… Safety precautions Maintenance Ensure the drum has stopped moving before reaching inside. Do not touch the drum while it is still in motion – risk of seri ous injury! Disconnect the appliance from the mains before carrying out maintenance work. The door filter must be cleaned each time the appliance is used.
Your appliance Appliance description «Condenser» tumble dryer The appliance operates with a closed air circuit. An air-cooled condenser extracts moisture from the closed air circuit. The condensate water collected is discharged through a pipe outlet at the rear into the drainage system. Capacity: from individual items to a 6 kg dry load 5 automatic programmes 3 special programmes...
… Your appliance Construction «Condenser» / «Vented» model 1 Operating and display elements (pivoting operating panel) The operating panel can be set in one of three positions. 2 Appliance door 3 Door filter 4 Cover 5 Air grille 6 Identification plate The appliance door can be set to open to the left or to the right.
… Your appliance Operating and display elements 12 13 14 Automatic programmes 1 Extra dry with indicator light 2 Standard dry with indicator light 3 Damp, ready to iron with indicator light 4 Damp with indicator light 5 Crease-guard programme with indicator light 6 Selection button with indicator light...
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… Your appliance Indicator lights Indicator lights flash: Select programme(s) or function(s). Indicator lights are lit up: Programme(s) or function(s) is (are) active. Indicator lights are not lit up: Programme(s) or function(s) is (are) inactive. Display for level of dryness During the drying cycle, the level of dryness of the washing is indicated by the relevant indicator light.
Programme overview To select the right drying programme, follow the fabric care symbols on gar- ment labels, e. g. The programme duration and energy consumption data are for a 6 kg wash load spun at around 1000 rpm (corresponding to a residual moisture level of about 60 %). A higher spinning speed and a smaller load reduce them by about 20–30 %.
… Programme overview Automatic programmes Programme/Symbol For thick, multi-layered textiles and mixed loads. Extra dry Not suitable for knitted or woven articles such as T-shirts and underwear as they could shrink. Standard dry For similar items of washing (e. g. terry towelling and underwear). Damp, ready to iron For items that are to be ironed.
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… Programme overview Programme sequence/Consumption data Capacity Residual moisture Programme duration¹ Energy 1h40 3.35 kWh 6 kg –5 % to –2 % 1h55* 3.60 kWh* 1h30 3.25 kWh 6 kg –4 % to 0 % 1h45* 3.50 kWh* 1h15 3.15 kWh 6 kg 8 % to 16 % 1h30*...
… Programme overview Energy saving mode with the «condenser» model On reaching the required automatic programme, hold the button depressed for 3 seconds. Programme/Symbol Programme duration¹ Energy 1h44 3.45 kWh 1h29 3.35 kWh Special programmes Programme/Symbol Timed drying For drying textiles off. Also for drying sleeping bags and quilts, and any individual items of washing.
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… Programme overview Programme/Symbol Programme duration¹ Energy 1h19 3.25 kWh 1h09 2.65 kWh ¹ For single-phase 230 V connections, the programme duration will be longer. Programme sequence/Consumption data Capacity Residual moisture Programme duration Energy 6 kg – 0h10 to 1h30 –...
… Programme overview Additional functions Function/Symbol Max. load Take advantage of cheap-rate electricity (delayed start period Delayed start of between 1 and 24 hours). During shut-off periods, which are determined by the local electricity supplier, the delayed – start time is extended by the length of time the electricity was shut off.
User settings You can change certain appliance settings to suit your own preferences. Settings can be changed irrespective of whether the appliance door is open or closed, provided no drying programme is running. The procedure is generally the same for all settings. Accessing the configuration mode Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.
… User settings Childproof lock The childproof lock is to prevent children accidentally starting or stopping a pro- gramme. When «Childproof lock ON» is activated, a programme can only be started by pressing two buttons simultaneously. Switching the childproof lock ON/OFF Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.
… User settings Level of dryness If the washing is not being dried sufficiently, the level of dryness can be reset. This setting should only be changed if the washing is still damp after running the «Extra dry» programme. Switching the level of dryness ON/OFF Hold the button depressed for 5 seconds.
Drying Preparing the appliance Plug the appliance in at the mains or turn the wall switch on. Loading the appliance Open the appliance door (press middle of lock side of appliance door at the edge). Loosely load wet washing items one by one into the appliance.
… Drying Programme selection To start drying, first select a programme and then select any additional functions (i.e. delayed start, gentle) you require. If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the drying programme selected starts automatically. appears in the digital display after pressing a button, this indicates that the childproof lock is activated.
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… Drying Automatic programmes Close the appliance door. – The indicator lights for the buttons flash. Press the button repeatedly until the indicator light for the required programme illuminates. – The maximum duration (hours/minutes) appears in the digital display. One minute after the programme has started the likely duration is shown.
… Drying Energy saving mode with the «condenser» model Do not use for drying delicate fabrics. On reaching the required automatic programme, hold the button depressed for 3 seconds. – The energy saving mode is selected. – The programme duration is shortened as the washing is dried at a higher temperature.
… Drying Selecting «Gentle» drying When the indicator light flashes, press the button. – The new maximum duration of the programme is shown in the digital display. One minute after the programme has started its likely duration appears. Delayed start Select a drying programme.
… Drying Changing selection During programme selection Press the selection button. – The next drying programme is selected. – All selected settings are cancelled. Once a programme has started, it is no longer possible to change it. The pro- gramme must be aborted. Interrupting a programme A running programme can be interrupted at any time, for example to add another item of washing to the appliance or to take an item out before time.
… Drying Programme selection with childproof lock activated Close the appliance door. – When the childproof lock is activated, appears in the digital display. – The indicator lights for the buttons flash. Hold the button depressed and at the same time press the button.
… Drying End of programme The indicator light for the finished programme illuminates and the indicator light for button flashes. appears in the digital display. The «Crease-guard programme» starts if the appliance is not unloaded straightaway. When the programme has finished, the indicator lights and digital display go out. Unloading the washing Open the appliance door.
Care and maintenance Cleaning the exterior of the appliance From time to time, wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth and polish dry. Build up of fluff Fluff is made up of fine textile fibres that largely come from the manufacturing process (new items), from wear and tear during use and from items being washed.
… Care and maintenance Cleaning the door filter Clean the door filter each time after tumble drying and whenever the error message appears. Open the appliance door. Lift the door filter 1 out. Remove any fluff. Replace the door filter, ensuring it is positioned correctly.
… Care and maintenance Cleaning the condenser Check the condenser periodically for any build-up of fluff, cleaning it if necessary. Removing and replacing the condenser Open the appliance door. Open the cover 1 by pressing the release latch 2. Turn the lever 3 upwards and re- move the condenser 4 using the grip 5.
… Care and maintenance Cleaning the moisture sensor The moisture sensor detects the level of moisture in the washing. If the moisture sensor is dirty, it may produce false readings. If the A3 error message appears, clean the moisture sensor. Open the appliance door.
Trouble shooting Press the button to clear the digital display and the indicator lights, and start a new programme. What to do if ... … flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution Drain hose is blocked, Check the part of the hose that is not housed in kinked or defective.
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… Trouble-shooting … flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution Condenser missing or fitted Fit the condenser correctly and lock in position. incorrectly. Close the cover. … flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution Moisture sensor is dirty or Check and clean the moisture sensor.
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… Trouble-shooting … flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution Door filter is blocked. Clean the door filter. Condenser is blocked. Clean the condenser. Air extraction duct is Clean the air extraction duct. blocked. Do not disregard an error message. Failure to observe the error mes- sage could lead to a «F 9»...
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… Trouble-shooting … the appliance will not start Possible cause Solution Appliance door is not shut. Close appliance door. Door filter is missing. Insert door filter. Condenser is missing. Insert condenser. Interruption in power Plug in at mains. supply. Turn mains switch on. Check fuses.
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… Trouble-shooting … after loading the washing and closing the appliance door, the button flashes and an indicator light illuminates Possible cause Solution Interrupting the previous Press the button. programme. Select a new programme. … the washing is not dry enough Possible cause Solution Load contained mixed...
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… Trouble-shooting … the washing is charged with static electricity Possible cause Solution Wash items that are made Static charge is a normal characteristic of man- of man-made fibres. made fibres and nothing to do with the appliance. flashes in the digital display Possible cause Solution The appliance is determin-...
Drying tips Fabric care symbols To select the right drying programme, follow the fabric care symbols on garment labels. Tumble dry, medium heat Tumble dry, low heat Do not tumble dry...
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… Drying tips General tips Avoid using fabric conditioner or any other fabric care solutions. Tumble drying automatically leaves fabrics soft and fluffy. The use of fabric conditioner in the wash can lead over time to the formation of a thin, barely visible film in the drum and on the moisture sensors.
Technical data Dimensions Height: 85 cm Width: 60 cm Depth: 60 cm Weight: 48 kg Dry load capacity: 6 kg Electrical connection Voltage: 400 V 2N~ 50 Hz Rated load: 3100 W Fuse: 10 A Voltage: 230 V~ 50 Hz Rated load: 2300 W Fuse:...
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… Technical data Note for testing institutes Electrical connection: 400 V 2N~ 50 Hz, 10 A, 3100 W Standard programme according to EN 61121 Cotton, standard dry, 6 kg load capacity Select the automatic programme «Standard dry» and the energy saving mode. (On reaching the programme, hold the button depressed for 3 seconds).
Disposal Packaging All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked accordingly and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and dis- posed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be car- ried out by a qualified electrician! Safety To prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially through children playing,...
Index Aborting a programme ....27 Damp ........14 Accessories Damp, ready to iron....14 Ordering ......47 Delayed start....... 18, 26 Additional functions....18 Dimensions ....... 42 Air extraction duct...... 10 Disconnection ......44 Air grille........10 Display element ......11 Airing ........
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… Index F... Call Customer Services ..36 Removing deposits in door filter..31 Fabric care symbols....40 Repair service ......47 Fabric conditioner ..... 41 Finished washing for the day ..29 Fluff build-up......30 Safety ........44 Fluffing programme....16 Safety precautions Before using for the first time ..
Open the cover. – The identification plate is located bottom right. If the appliance is not working properly, contact your nearest V-ZUG Ltd service centre using freephone 0800 850 850 and stand in close proximity to the appliance. Queries, orders, service agreement For administrative or technical queries or problems, as well as for ordering spare parts and accessories, please contact our head office in Zug on tel.
Quick instructions Please first read the safety precautions in these operating instructions! Open the appliance door Load the washing Close the appliance door Select a programme Select any additional functions, if required Appliance starts automatically after about 15 seconds Unload the dry washing when the indicator light for the button flashes Maintenance of appliance: clean filter in door/condenser Close the appliance door...
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