Electrolux EDH3686GDE User manual

EDH3686GDE

EN Tumble Dryer User Manual

CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 7

4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 7

5. PROGRAMME TABLE....................................................................................... 8

6. OPTIONS..........................................................................................................10

7. SETTINGS........................................................................................................11

8. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 11

9. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 12

10. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 13

11. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................14

12. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................16

13. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................17

WE’RE THINKING OF YOU

Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that

brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and

stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can

be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.

Welcome to Electrolux.

Visit our website for:

Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service information:

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Buy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance:

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.

When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the

following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.

The information can be found on the rating plate.

Warning / Caution-Safety information

General information and tips

Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before beginning the installation and use of this

appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The

manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or

damages that are the result of incorrect installation or

usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and

accessible location for future reference.

- Read the supplied instructions.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

WARNING!

Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent

disability.

•This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years

and above and by persons with reduced capabilities

provided that they have been given instruction and/or

supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance

and understand the potential hazards involved.

•Do not let children play with the appliance.

•Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away

from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.

•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of

it appropriately.

•Keep detergents away from children.

•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door

when it is open.

•If the appliance has a child safety device, this should

be activated.

•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user

maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

•Do not change the specification of this appliance.

•If the tumble dryer is put on top of a washing machine,

use the stacking kit. The stacking kit, available from

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your authorized vendor, can be used only with the

appliance specified in the instructions, supplied with

the accessory. Read it carefully before installation

(Refer to the Installation leaflet).

•The appliance can be installed as freestanding or

below the kitchen counter with correct space (Refer to

the Installation leaflet).

•Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a

sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite

side, that would prevent the appliance door from being

fully opened.

•The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must

not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at

the end of the installation process. Make sure that the

mains plug is accessible after installation.

•Ensure good air ventilation in the located room to

avoid the backflow of unwanted gases into the room

from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including

open fires.

•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is

used for exhausting fumes from any appliances

burning gas or other fuels.

•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must

be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised

Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid

an electrical hazard.

•Do not exceed the maximum load of 8 kg (refer to the

"Programme chart" chapter).

•Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled

with industrial chemicals.

•Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has

accumulated around the appliance.

•Do not run the appliance without a filter. Clean the lint

filter before or after each use.

•Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

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•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.

•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be

used as specified by the product manufacturer’s

instructions.

•Remove all objects from items that could be a source

of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.

•Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying

cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread

out so that the heat is dissipated.

•The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without

heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left

at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be

damaged.

•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the

appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the

socket.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

• Remove all the packaging and the

transit bolts.

• Do not install or use a damaged

appliance.

• Follow the installation instruction

supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the

appliance as it is heavy. Always use

safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Do not install or use the appliance

where the temperature can be less

than 5°C or higher than 35°C.

• The floor area where the appliance is

to be installed must be flat, stable,

heat resistant and clean.

• Make sure that there is air circulation

between the appliance and the floor.

• Always keep the appliance vertical

when being moved.

• The rear surface of the appliance

must be put against the wall.

• When the appliance is in its

permanent position, check that it is

fully level with the aid of a spirit level.

If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electrical

shock.

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• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the electrical

information on the rating plate agrees

with the power supply. If not, contact

an electrician.

• Always use a correctly installed

shockproof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and

extension cables.

• Do not pull the mains cable to

disconnect the appliance. Always pull

the mains plug.

• Do not touch the mains cable or the

mains plug with wet hands.

• This appliance complies with the

E.E.C. Directives.

2.3 Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, electrical

shock, fire, burns or damage

to the appliance.

• This appliance is for household use

only.

• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed)

items that contain padding or fillings.

• Only dry fabrics which are applicable

to dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the

instructions on the fabric label.

• If you have washed your laundry with

a stain remover start an extra rinse

cycle before you start the dryer.

• Do not drink or prepare food with the

condensed water/distilled water. It can

cause health problems to people and

pets.

• Do not sit or stand on the open door.

• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the

tumble dryer.

2.4 Internal light

WARNING!

Risk of injury.

• Visible LED radiation, do not look

directly into the beam.

• The type of light bulb or halogen lamp

used for this appliance is only for

household appliances. Do not use it

for house lighting.

• To replace the internal light, contact

the Authorised Service Centre.

2.5 Care and cleaning

WARNING!

Risk of injury or damage to

the appliance.

• Do not use water spray and steam to

clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft

cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do

not use abrasive products, abrasive

cleaning pads, solvents or metal

objects.

2.6 Compressor

WARNING!

Risk of damage to the

appliance.

• The compressor and its system in the

tumble dryer is filled with the special

agent which is free from fluoro-chloro-

hydrocarbons. This system must stay

tight. The damage of the system can

cause a leakage.

2.7 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the

mains electrical and water supplies.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable

close to the appliance and dispose of

it.

• Remove the door catch to prevent

children or pets from becoming

trapped in the drum.

• Dispose of the appliance in

accordance with local requirements

for the disposal of Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 2

1Water container

2Control panel

3Internal light

4Appliance door

5Primary Filter

6The button to open the heat

exchanger door

7Airflow slots

8Adjustable feet

9Heat exchanger door

10 Heat exchanger cover

11 The knob to lock the heat exchanger

cover

12 Rating plate

For ease of loading laundry

or ease of installation the

door is reversible. (see

separate leaflet).

4. CONTROL PANEL

1 2

1Programme knob

2Display

3 Time touchpad

4 Delay touchpad

5 Buzzer touchpad

6 Wool Load touchpad

7 Start/Pause touchpad

8On/Off button

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Touch the touchpads with

your finger in the area with

the symbol or name of the

option. Do not wear gloves

when you operate with the

control panel. Make sure

that the control panel is

always clean and dry.

4.1 Indicators

Indicators Description

Drying phase

Cooling phase

Crease guard phase

Condenser

Water container

Filter

Delay start

Child lock

Acoustic signals

Programme duration

- Time Drying duration

- Delay start duration

5. PROGRAMME TABLE

Programmes Type of load Load (max.)1) /

Fabric mark

Cotton

Extra Dry Drying level: extra dry. 8kg/

Cupboard Dry+ Drying level: strong dry. 8kg/

Cupboard Dry2) 3)

Drying level: cupboard dry. 8kg/

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Programmes Type of load Load (max.)1) /

Fabric mark

Iron Dry2) Drying level: suitable for ironing. 8kg/

Synthetic

Extra Dry Drying level: extra dry. 3,5kg/

Cupboard Dry2) Drying level: cupboard dry. 3,5kg/

Iron Dry Drying level: suitable for ironing. 3,5kg/

Rapid To dry cotton and synthetic fabrics. 2kg/

Time Drying

With this programme you can use the

Time option and set the programme du‐

ration. 8kg/

Refresh Refreshing a textiles that were in stor‐

age. 1kg

Wool 4)

Wool fabrics. Gentle drying washable

woollens. Remove immediately the items

when the programme is completed.

1kg

For drying sport shoes only with Drying

Rack (see separate user manual provi‐

ded with Drying Rack).

1 pair of sport

shoes

Delicates Delicate fabrics. 2kg/

Duvets

To dry single or double duvets and pil‐

lows (with feather, down or synthetic fil‐

lings). 3kg/

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Programmes Type of load Load (max.)1) /

Fabric mark

Easy Iron

Easy care fabrics for which a minimum of

ironing is necessary. The drying results

can be different from one type of fabric to

another. Shake the items before putting

them in the appliance. When the pro‐

gramme has ended, immediately remove

the items and put them on a hanger.

1kg (or 5 shirts)/

1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.

2) For test institutes only: Standard programmes for tests are specified in the EN 61121

document. Clean the primary filter and heat exchanger filter after each cycle.

3) The Cotton Cupboard Dry programme is the “Standard cotton programme”. It is

suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms

of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.

4) The wool drying cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company

for the drying of machine washable wool products provided that the products are washed

and dried according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manu‐

facturer of this machine. M1221. In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark symbol is

a certification trademark.

6. OPTIONS

6.1 Time

This option is applicable to the Time

Drying programme and to the Wool

programme (only with the Drying Rack).

We recommend that you set

a short duration for small

quantities of laundry or for

only one item.

•Time Drying programme: You can

set the programme duration, from a

minimum of 10 minutes to a maximum

of 2 hours. The setting of the duration

is related to the quantity of laundry in

the appliance.

•Wool programme: You can set the

programme duration, from a minimum

of 30 minutes to a maximum of 4

hours. The setting of the duration is

related to the quantity of laundry in

the appliance.

6.2 Wool Load

This option is applicable only to the Wool

programme. To get laundry more dried

press the Wool Load touchpad again

and again to increase the programme

duration.

6.3 Buzzer

you can hear the buzzer at the:

• cycle end

• start and end of crease guard phase

• cycle interruption

The buzzer function is by default always

on. You can use this function to activate

or deactivate the sound.

You can activate the Buzzer

option with all programmes.

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