Electrolux WT31RT User's Manual
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1. 4 Electrolux COMPACT TUMBLE DRYER WTSIRT User s Handbook Technical data Weight 24 kg 53 Ib Width 49 5 cm 19 5 ins Depth 49 5 cm 19 5 ins Height 67 cm 26 4 ins Capacity 3 kg 7 Ib Supply voltage 220 240 V Power consumption motor 150 W heating element 1500 W Total power consumption 1650W CONTENTS Page Installation Electrical Information Operation Drying Hints Drying Times Fluff filter Something not working 10 Service Organisation 11 Guarantee COND gt W Installation Location Install the appliance in a well ventilated room close to a window which can be opened This is necessary to allow the steam emitted during operation of the dryer to escape to the outside Alternatively you may prefer to carry the steam out through the open window or into a ventilation grille see fig 3 using the optional 100mm hose available from your Electrolux dealer There are two vent positions at the rear of the cabinet and one at the side see fig 1 Use whichever is convenient when installing remember to fit the cover over the unused vent position if necessary For the quietest operation the dryer should be placed ona firm and level surface We recommend the use of a spirit level on the top of the cabinet once installed in its permanent position to ensure this Connecting the vent hose Pull the ring nut A fig 4 from its position in the vent hol2. STD Code 0252 ELECTROLUX SERVICE SHOPS Aberdeen 695761 STD Code 0224 Ayr 262242 STD Code 0292 Bedford 219000 STD Code 0234 Belfast 740 296 7 STD Code 0232 Brighton 694341 STD Code 0273 Bristol 211876 STD Code 0272 Cardiff 387444 STD Code 0222 Carlisle 44568 STD Code 0228 Cheltenham 584051 STD Code 0242 Chester 312038 STD Code 0244 Dundee 22630 STD Code 0382 Edinburgh 031 229 1232 Exeter amp E Devon 217138 STD Code 0392 Gateshead 4600440 STD Code 091 High Wycombe 41042 STD Code 0494 Inverness 223056 STD Code 0463 ELECTROLUX SERVICE OFFICES Should any breakdown occur with your appliance simply telephone your nearest Service Office or Service Shop explain the nature of your problem and quote your Model number REGIONAL SERVICE OFFICES Scotland amp North Eastern Region Electrolux Service Epic House 28 32 Cadogan Street Glasgow G2 7LR 041 204 0411 Stockton on Tees Northern Region Inc N Ireland Electrolux Ltd Altham Lane Altham Accrington Lancs BB5 5XY Padiham 74621 STD Code 0282 Midlands amp South Wales Region Electrolux Ltd 3 Strensham Hill Moseley Birmingham B13 8AQ 021 449 5252 London Region Electrolux Ltd 842 Coronation Road Park Royal London NW10 70 01 965 9699 Jersey gt St Saviour Jersey St Saviour Central 22138 STD Code 0534 Leeds 608511 STD Code 0532 Liverpool 051 220 8014 Luton 575966 STD Code 0582
3. given opposite If a13 plug and socket not used the circuit supplying the washing machine should contain a 15 amp fuse WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED This appliance complies with E E C directive No 82 499 relative to radio interferrence supression IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following GREEN and YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect the GREEN and YELLOW coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter E or earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Connect the BROWN coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter L or coloured red Connect the BLUE coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter N or coloured black Note Do not connect the dryer to the same socket as an existing appliance such as a washing machine using an adaptor an additional socket should be installed by a competent electrician if necessary Operation COTTONS SYNTHETICS and LINENS and DELICATES IRON DRY STORE DRY mins mins LOAD SPUNAT 105 115 110 120 3kg 800 1000 75 85 95 105 1kg 500 2800 65 75 75 85 500 65 75 w 0 5kg 500 1 5kg 800 1000 45 55 2800 30 4Q A Temperature Button A Temperature Button Push the Super Dry button in fo
4. is opened on closing the door the machine will resume operation and complete the drying programme Remember Always clean the fluff filter after each drying operation This will ensure maximum air flow through the machine and efficient drying see p 8 Do not be alarmed by the amount of fluff It is not due to excessive wear caused by the dryer All fabric loses fluff when drying but it goes unnoticed in the air In a tumble dryer it simply collects in the filter Drying Hints for successful drying Use fabric conditioner when washing towels or woollens and they will dry with a softer finish Remove clothes from the machine as soon as drying is complete This will prevent them from creasing Never select over long drying times or fabrics may come out feeling rough or worse shrunk Take light articles out when they are still slightly damp and hang them on a clothes line for a short time Items which need ironing should be dried to iron dry If you cannot iron them immediately fold and roll them up to preserve a uniform dryness if you are hand washing nappies rinse them thoroughly in clear water spin them as dry as possible and then put them in the dryer to dry off Always remember to empty pockets before washing clothes and then tumble drying them This is important as loose coins lodged between the tub and the drum can cause excessive damage Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items
5. such as towels as they could attract the fluff Never put clothes that are dripping wet into the dryer Drying times The drying times given in the following chart are the results of tests carried out with all types of fabrics Nevertheless considering the great variety of mixed fabrics these drying times should be regarded as a general guide only Washing Machine Spin Speed Laundry Type Quantity Cotton linen 3kg 716 500 800 1000 2800 500 800 1000 2800 500 800 1000 2800 900 800 1000 2800 1 5kg 3 516 3kg 716 1 5kg 3 510 Degree of Drying Iron dry Iron dry Store dry Store dry Timer Control Knob Setting 105 115 75 85 65 75 65 75 45 55 30 40 110 120 95 105 75 85 80 90 60 70 50 60 Synthetics lkg 2lb 16 900 900 35 40 2930 Store dry Temperature Button Setting Super Dry Normal If the laundry is spin dried in a washing machine at less than 500 rpm the residual dampness will be higher and consequently the drying time should be increased This applies particularly to laundry consisting primarily of towels On the other hand if the laundry 15 spin dried at more than 1000 rpm the residual dampness will be lower and consequently the drying time should be decreased Safety Note It has been known for small children or pets to climb into unattended tumble dryers To avoid the possibilit
6. Maidstone 677727 STD Code 0622 Manchester 061 798 9689 Northampton 69222 STD Code 0604 Norwich 667017 STD Code 0603 Nottingham 396927 STD Code 0602 Plymouth 58161 STD Code 0752 Sheffield 338674 STD Code 0742 Southampton 785231 STD Code 0703 Southend 354313 STD Code 0702 Stockton on Tees 674848 STD Code 0642 Stoke on Trent 413414 STD Code 0782 Swansea 51848 STD Code 0792 10 TUMBLE DRYER WT31RT ALUX MODEL MADE IN HOLLAND These appliances conform with the requirements of In accordance with its policy of progressive product design EEC Directive No 82 499 relating to radio interference the Company reserves the right to alter specifications T636 l e C t r ol x Electrolux Ltd 9 86 Publication No ELECTROLUX LTD LUTON BEDS LU4 9QQ Printed in England
7. and loading the laundry Open the door by pulling the door catch towards you Before using the appliance for the first time clean the inside of the drum with a piece of cloth soaked in a little mild detergent Sort the laundry according to type of fabric If you have washed the clothes in a machine prior to tumble drying then they will have been grouped according to fabric type and can be simply transferred direct to the dryer Ensure that all laundry has been through a spin programme before placing in the dryer Shorter drying times can be set if the load has completed a fast spin resulting in energy and cost savings Even delicate or synthetic fabrics should be spun briefly approx 30 60 seconds before placing in the dryer The maximum load for cotton and linen type fabrics is 3 kg 7 1 Delicate fabrics and loads which require more space for articles to tumble freely such as heavy towels should not exceed 1 kg 2 2 Ib Empty pockets close zips and fasten or remove belts Operation contd Starting the machine After connecting the machine to the electricity supply turn the drying timer clockwise to the required time At this point the drying programme will start Stopping the machine Upon completion of the programme the selector knob returns automatically to the stop position The drying programme can be curtailed by turning the timer to the stop position The machine will stop automatically if the door
8. d has a sufficient supply of fresh air 5 That the correct temperature was set for the type of fabric WARNING Do not attempt to repair the tumble dryer yourself Repairs carried out by unauthorised or inexperienced persons might cause injury and more serious malfunctioning Cautionary Notes 1 It is very important to follow carefully each garment manufacturers washing and drying instructions 2 Woollen garments and those manufactured from synthetic wool mixtures should always be dried to the garment manufacturers instructions which usually state that they should be gently pulled into shape and dried on a flat surface 3 Never put dripping wet clothes into the dryer 4 Children have been known to climb into unattended tumble dryers when not in use Always remove the plug or switch off at the socket outlet 5 Never put clothes into the dryer which are contaminated with flammable liquids such as petrol and cleaning fluids or hair lacquers creams cooking fat oils wax or paint This is important because even small remaining traces of these substances can cause fires under certain circumstances For the same reason you should not tumble dry articles containing foam rubber or rubber like materials plastic or plastic foam nappy pants or polythene bags Electrolux Service Organisation Southern Region Electrolux Ltd Hippodrome House Birchett Rd Aldershot Hants G11 1LU Aldershot 24505
9. e and screw onto the 100mm hose optional extra Then push firmly into the vent selected Once connected the hose can be run to the desired ventilation point Ensure that the overall length is less than 2 metres 75 ins and contains no more than 2 bends Electrical Information Connecting to the mains Before you use your tumble dryer check that the voltage shown on the data plate conforms with your mains supply The mains lead of the tumble dryer is fitted with a non rewireable moulded on 13 amp plug containing a13 amp fuse In the event of the fuse requiring replacement the fuse cover carrier should be removed using a small screw driver to lever it out The old fuse should be replaced by a 13 amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse and the fuse cover carrier must be refitted before the plug is used again lf the fuse cover carrier is lost a replacement can be obtained from the Electrolux Service Shops and offices listed on page 10 The fuse cover carrier must be of the same colour as that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug In _ circumstances must the plug be used without a correct fuse cover carrier fitted lf the plug supplied on the mains lead is suitable for the socket outlet in your home it should be cut off and disposed of safely or destroyed to avoid any possible shock hazard resulting from the plug being inserted into a13 amp socket elsewhere in the house A suitable replacement plug should be fitted as
10. r a high temperature leave it out for a low temperature Use the high temperature for drying cottons and linens and the low temperature for drying synthetics and delicates B Programme Chart This will help you to select the correct programme or time for drying See chart page 7 C Time Selector Dial The selector dial is marked with times in minutes To set the machine to the selected time turn the dial clockwise until the time you want coincides exactly with the pointer Never attempt to turn the dial in an anti clockwise direction Drying The dryer has a drying time of up to 120 minutes This can be extended when the original programme is completed by re setting the control knob for a further period of drying The door of the machine can be opened at any time during the programme if you want to feel the dryness of the fabrics It is a mistake to allow the fabric to become too dry as this gives it a rough feel It is better to select too short a time and then set the dial for a further period if necessary Remember that during the last 10 minutes of the LOAD SPUNAT STORE DRY mins B Programme Chart DRYING TIME REVERSE A rl CTION ectrolun TUMBLE DRYER Time selector dial Fig 5 operation the heat is cut off in order to carry out a fabric cooling phase which prevents any creasing or crumpling of the fabrics if you do set the dial for extra drying time 15 minutes would be the minimum Sorting
11. y of any accidents always remove the plug when the dryer is not in use Fluff filter Cleaning the fluff filter This needs cleaning after each drying cycle It is incorporated around the rim of the porthole door fig 6 and traps the fluff which collects during a drying cycle General care and cleaning Dust and fluff will tend to deposit in the door openings and filter seat this should be removed regularly with the crevice nozzle of a vacuum cleaner Occasionally clean the plated and plastic parts and the glass porthole with a soft damp cloth Never use abrasive powders Wipe over the exterior of the cabinet with lukewarm water and a mild liquid cleaner rinse and dry thoroughly Apply a little wax furniture cream with a soft cloth to the paintwork from time to time to maintain the gloss finish Something not working In the event of your machine developing a fault you should quickly run through this check list before contacting your local Electrolux Service Office The machine will not start 1 Check that the electricity is switched on at the wall socket and the fuse is in order 2 That the door is properly closed 3 That the drying time has been set The laundry will not dry despite the machine having been set to start Check that 1 The drum ts not overloaded 2 The laundry was actually spun at an adequate degree 3 The fluff filter is not clogged 4 The room in which the machine is installe
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