Tricity Bendix TM 310 W User's Manual
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1. Handy tip The condensed water may be used in a steam iron or to top up a battery etc In this case it must be filtered e g through a coffee filter Cleaning the air intake grille Using a vacuum cleaner remove the fluff from the air intake grille at the back of the appliance P1162 Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer Before contacting your local Service Centre please carry out the checks listed below IMPORTANT if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee Symptom Possible causes The tumble dryer does not start The door s has have not been closed The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket There is no current at the socket The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown The selector dial is not set correctly The Start Button has not been depressed The water reservoir is full or not properly inserted the pilot light full tank is on Drying takes too long or laundry is not dry enough The laundry has not been spun properly The filters and or the condenser are clogged up The water reservoir is full or not correctly inserted The room temperature is too high2. The selected time or drying sector was not suitable for the laundry The low heat function has been selected There is too much laundry inside the appliance The dryer is not correctly installed If after the above checks there is still a fault call your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre Service amp Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate see picture on page 4 5 The purchase date 11 Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your Tricity Bendix appliance or for further information on Tricity Bendix products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows Customer
3. Germany Nurnberg 49 0 800 234 7378 Italy Pordenone 39 0 800 11 75 11 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 20 78 77 50 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219898 Installation Instructions A It is dangerous to alter the specifications or AN Any electrical work required to install this attempt to modify this product in any way appliance should be carried out by a qualified A Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance electrician or competent person does not stand on the electrical supply cable Technical Specifications DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm 33 5 Width 60 cm 23 6 Depth 58 cm 22 8 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 230 240 V 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ADSORBED 2450 W 13A MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD Cotton linen 5 kg Synthetics 2 5 kg DRUM VOLUME 108 1 CONSUMPTIONS Cotton linen 3 64 kWh 5 kg store dry Cotton linen 3 0 kWh 5_ kg iron dry Synthetics 1 4 kWh 2 5 kg store dry C This appliance complies with the following E E C Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 2 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent modifications 89 336 EEC of 3 5 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications 13 Unpacking Warning Slide out the polythene bag containing the polystyrene block before using the appliance o 0200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000000 0 fy fy 05070 0 5 990 00 0909664 q Should the appliance be moved it must be transported vertically Positioning It is recommended
4. Pets and children have been known to climb into tumble dryers Please check your drum before use e Keep all packaging well away for children Use Do not overload the appliance see programme chart Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer As some bulky items such as duvets and eiderdowns should be dried in large commercial machines because of their bulk check with the manufacturer of the item if it is suitable for drying in a domestic machine even if the dry weight of the item is within the limit advised Please make sure that no gas lighters have accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be loaded into appliance Danger of explosion Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with inflammable solvents petrol methylated spirits dry cleaning fluid and the like As these substance are volatile they could cause an explosion Tumble dry only items washed with water In order to avoid danger of fires caused by excessive drying do not use appliance to dry the following items Cushions quilts and the like these items accumulate heat Items containing rubber foam or materials similar to rubber foam Leave the door slightly ajar when the appliance is not being used This will allow the seal to be preserved Clean fluff filters after using tumble dryer To prevent fire risks do not use the appliance if the fluff filters are damaged Do not allow fluff to accumulate
5. Care Department Tricity Bendix 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 950950 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We Tricity Bendix undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the re
6. clean The filters collect all the fluff which accumulates during drying and they must therefore be cleaned at the end of each programme before removing the laundry with a damp cloth The filter in the inner door must be removed for cleaning Do not be alarmed by the amount of fluff It is not due to excessive wear caused by the dryer All fabric looses fluff when drying but it goes un noticed in the air In a tumble dryer it simply collects in the filter If necessary the filters can be cleaned with warm water using a brush In this case remove the filter in the door opening as per picture it can be positioned with the tongue facing to the left or to the right AN Do not use the appliance without filters Cleaning the condenser unit Clean the air condenser periodically 3 or 4 times a year depending on how frequently the dryer is used The condenser is situated at the lower part of the cabinet behind a small door To open the door pull forward as shown in the picture P1153 To pull out the condenser first turn the two red stops inwards as shown and then remove the condenser unit holding it at the handle Clean it with a brush and rinse it under the shower if necessary Also clean the outside removing all fluff Clean the rubber seal round the condenser cabinet and in the inner part of the small door with a damp cloth Important Do not use pointed objects or utensils t
7. towel or spin to remove excess water e Close poppers and zips and fasten any buttons Sort the laundry Separate synthetics from cotton linens and dry separately Remove the laundry immediately after the programme has finished Use a fabric conditioning sheet to reduce static We recommend the sheet is pinned to an article of laundry using a safety pin Mix the load i e large and small articles When drying large items such as sheets we recommend you periodically stop the dryer to redistribute the load DO NOT use the tumble dryer to dry the following Articles contaminated with inflammable substances e g petrol cleaning solvents cooking oil fats or hair lacquer Woollen and synthetic wool mixtures unless the item is labelled as suitable for tumble drying Very delicate articles such as silk Very large and bulky items such as duvets or sleeping bags Maintenance and Cleaning You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work External cleaning Use only soap and water and then dry thoroughly Important do not use methylated spirit diluents or similar products Cleaning the door Clean periodically the interior part of the door to remove any fluff from the seals around the filter Regular cleaning ensures correct drying Cleaning the filters Your dryer will only function well if the filters are
8. TRICITY BENDIX OPERATING amp INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TUMBLE DRYER TM 310 W 125993510 A Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance Installation This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way e Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing machine it is compulsory to use the stacking kit optional accessory Child Safety This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product
9. around the dryer Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Centre Always insist on genuine Tricity Bendix spare parts Contents For the User Important Safety Information e Installation Child Safety e Use Your New Tumble Dryer Description of the Appliance The Control Panel Programme Chart Mains on Light Low Temperature Button Start Button e Water Full Indicator Light Time Selector Dial On Off Switch Programme Chart Operating Sequence Hints amp Tips on Drying Maintenance and Cleaning External cleaning e Cleaning the door Cleaning fluff filters Cleaning the condenser unit Emptying the water reservoir Cleaning the air intake grille Something Not Working Customer Care Guarantee Conditions For the Installer Installation Instructions Technical Specifications e Unpacking Positioning Stacking kit optional accessory Door reversal Electrical connection CTD 0 0 WANT DH AAAnnann aA A A NNN N e e oOo Fe eR oOo Oo Guide to use the Instruction Book The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions A Safety instructions i Hints and tips Environmental information 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 i Your New Tumble Dryer This tumble
10. coloured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath WARNING A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely Permanent connection In the case of permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply mains with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point 15 TRICITY BENDIX Tricity Bendix 55 77High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Consumer care telephone number 08705 950950 EK From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world Electrolux plc 2002
11. diately remove the laundry After each use e Clean the filters see page 9 e Empty the water reservoir see page 10 Important If the drying programme has to be stopped before it reaches the end we recommend that you turn the Time Selector Dial to position A cooling and wait until the end of this phase before removing the laundry This will avoid a build up of heat inside the appliance Modifying the programme To change a programme which is running turn the Time Selector Dial clockwise to the required position i Hints amp Tips on Drying Before placing articles of laundry in your tumble dryer check the care labels to ensure they are recommended for tumble drying Care Labels you may find on your laundry may be tumble dried normal drying high temperature delicate drying low temperature z do not tumble dry A Do not overload the appliance Here is a list of the approximate weight of some common laundry items Sheet Pillowcase Tablecloth Table Napkin Kitchen Towel Linen Hand Towel Hand Towel Bath Towel Bathrobe Shirt Apron 700 to 1000 g 100 to 200 g 400 to 500 g 50 to 100 g 70 to 120 g 100 to 150 g 150 to 250 g 700 to 1000 g 1000 to 1500 g 200 to 300 g 150 to 200 g e Always load well spun laundry The higher the spin speed the lower the electricity consumption and the shorter the drying time DO NOT load dripping wet laundry into the dryer Roll the article in a
12. dryer will give your wash that soft relaxed feel whatever the weather Extremely high quality standards both during development and manufacturing guarantee a long service life for your appliance Maximum economy in the operation of your dryer is achieved through very frugal electricity consumption and short drying times Energy saving tips To save energy we recommend that you follow these hints Try to load the maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical Always load well spun laundry The higher the spin speed the lower the electricity consumption and the shorter the drying times Do not over dry laundry this avoids creasing and saves energy Clean the filters regularly to avoid excessive drying times and high electricity consumption Ventilate the room well The room temperature should not exceed 35 C during drying Y In the interest of the environment Materials marked with the symbol hs are recyclable Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for re cycling this appliance When the appliance is to be scrapped cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device unusable to prevent young children from being trapped inside e Help to keep your country tidy use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance How do we help to protect the environment We use recycled paper Description of
13. e time you want NEVER attempt to turn the dial in an anticlockwise direction When selecting the drying time you should remember that it includes a 10 minute cooling phase position A on the dial This phase should not be shortened stopped or avoided as this could cause skin burns or damages to the laundry On O position the dryer is switched off Programme Chart Cottons Selector dial up to 150 minutes high temperature section Drying time in minutes for Amount laundry spun at of laundry Type of laundry Degree of drying 800 1000 rpm Cotton Towelling Shirts Sheets Hand towels Tablecloths Iron dry Table napkins not completely dry suitable for ironing Store dry wardrobe dry Synthetics Selector dial up to 100 minutes low temperature section Drying time in minutes for laundry spun at a minimum speed of 650 rpm Synthetics or mixed fabrics 2 5 kg 65 75 which do not require Type of laundry Degree of drying Amount of laundry S Store dry ironing 1 kg 30 40 Iron dry not completely dry suitable for ironing Synthetics or mixed fabrics which require ironing Attention Please follow the instructions on labels when drying mixed fabrics Drying times are given as a guide only and vary according to the size of the load the type of laundry the degree of spinning prior to drying Start by selecting a short drying time If necessary perform an additional dr
14. er advice Door reversal To make it easier to load or unload the laundry the door can be reversed This operation must be carried out by qualified personnel Please contact the nearest Service Force Centre Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this should be carried out by our Service Centre Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance s rating plate See picture on page 4 The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13amp ASTA approved BS 1363 A fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason proceed as described below The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live GREEN amp YELLOW CORD CLAMP The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N or
15. o clean the spaces between the plates as this could damage the condenser and make it permeable Re fit the condenser turn the red stops upwards and close the door Do not use this appliance if the condenser has not been fitted A Emptying the water reservoir Water extracted from the laundry condenses inside the machine and is collected in a reservoir The reservoir must be emptied after each drying cycle to ensure efficient operation when the machine is next used Proceed as follows Pull out the reservoir Turn it upside down and let water flow down Re fit the reservoir The reservoir must be re inserted correctly 10 If this is not done a safety device trips pilot light full tank on the control panel comes on If you have just started the programme after having emptied and re inserted the reservoir the machine can remain unactive up to 2 minutes before starting the programme again and during this period the light full tank remains alight If the full tank light illuminates during the programme and you do not empty the reservoir immediately the programme stops leaving the laundry damp but the drying time selector dial continues to turn towards the O position After having emptied the container you have to select the drying programme again for the time required to complete drying The full tank light will stay on for approx 2 minutes before the programme starts
16. placement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are NOT marketed by Tricity Bendix European guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications e The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product e The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products e The guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user e Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area e The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e anormal household e The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 344 62 20 13
17. that for your convenience the machine is positioned close to your washing machine The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean place where dirt does not build up Air must be able to circulate freely all round the appliance Do not obstruct the front ventilation grille or the air intake grille at the back of the machine To keep vibration and noise to a minimum when the dryer is in use it should be placed on a firm level surface Once in its permanent operating position check that the dryer is absolutely level with the aid of a spirit level If it is not raise or lower the feet until it is The feet must never be removed Do not restrict the floor clearance through deep pile carpets strips of wood or similar This might cause heat build up which would interfere with the operation of the appliance Important The hot air emitted by the tumble dryer can reach temperatures of up to 60 C The appliance must therefore not be installed on floors which are not resistant to high temperatures When operating the tumble dryer the room temperature must not be lower than 5 C and higher than 35 C as it may affect the performance of the appliance 14 Stacking kit optional accessory It should be possible to stack your new dryer on top of a front loading washing machine with a worktop depth of between 48 and 60 cm The instructions are supplied with the kit Please contact your Local Service Force Centre for furth
18. the Appliance Control Panel Water reservoir Fluff filters Rating Plate Condenser unit Adjustable feet Nn WN The Control Panel TRICITY BENDIX I Programme Chart This will help you to select the correct time for drying 2 Mains on Light This lights up when the machine starts operating and goes out when the selector dial is on position 0 and when you open the door of the appliance or the small door covering the condenser at the bottom 3 Low Heat Button Press this button to reduce the temperature when drying particularly delicate cotton or linen items In this case you should select a longer drying time 4 Start Button Press this button to start the dryer after having selected the programme If the door of the appliance or the small door at the bottom is opened while the programme is running this button must be pressed again after closing the door s in order to restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted DRYING TIME 204 450 5 Full tank Light This light illuminates when the reservoir is full or incorrectly fitted 6 Time Selector Dial On Off Switch Around the knob there are two drying cycles one of up to 150 minutes at a high temperature for cotton and linen and one of up to 100 minutes at a low temperature for synthetic fabrics To set the machine to the selected time turn the dial clockwise until the the knob pointer coincides exactly with th
19. ying cycle afterwards Experience will soon enable you to estimate the drying time needed for your usual laundry loads It is advisable to take note of them Size of load It is not necessary to weigh the laundry if these instructions are followed Cottons linen full drum but not overloaded e Synthetics half drum For a mixed load cotton and synthetics for example select the drying time suitable for the most delicate fabrics and then increase it by approx 10 mins Operating Sequence Before using your tumble dryer for the first time we recommend you place a few damp cloths inside the appliance and dry for 20 minutes There may be dust inside a brand new tumble dryer Drying 1 Connect the appliance 2 Open the door as per picture 3 Load the items one at a time shaking them out loosely 4 Close the door Please check the laundry does not get caught between the door and filter 5 Select the drying time by turning the Time Selector Dial clockwise 6 If required press the low heat Button 7 Press the Start Button the machine starts operating The mains on light comes on The drum turns alternately in both directions during drying All drying programmes end with a 10 minute cooling phase position A on selector dial The machine stops automatically at the end of this phase knob pointer on position O The mains on light goes out 8 Imme
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