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The Display

Start and Programmes

Warnings

The second line of the display also gives warnings and reminders: 
(reminders occur at the end of the programme)

END OF CYCLE, EMPTY THE WATER BOTTLE

Reminder that the water container should be 
emptied every time you use the dryer (

see 

Maintenance

).

EMPTY WATER BOTTLE

Indicates that the water container is full. The 
message will take a few seconds to go out after 
replacing the empty water container; the dryer 
must be running for this to happen (

see The 

Controls

).

Note:

If the water container fills and this message 

is displayed, the heat is turned off and your 
clothes will not dry.

CLEAN CONDENSER

This message indicates that you must clean the 
Condenser unit (

see Maintenance

) and will occur 

at intervals depending how much you have used 
the dryer. When you finish the next programme the
message is cancelled. 

CLEAN FILTER

Reminds you to clean the Filter every time you use
the dryer (

see Maintenance

). 

Choosing a programme

1.

Plug the dryer into the electrical socket.

2.

Sort your laundry according to fabric type (

see 

Laundry

).

3.

Open the door and make sure the filter is clean 
and in place and the water container is empty and
in place (

see Maintenance

).

4.

Load the machine and make sure items are not 
in the way of the door seal. Close the door.

5.

If the Display is not lit: Press the On/Off button

6.

Press the Programmes Selection button that 
corresponds with the type of fabric being dried by 
checking the Programmes Table (

see Programmes

)

as well as the indications for each type of fabric (

see 

Laundry

). 

- If the 

Memory

button is selected; steps 7, 8 and 9 

are not required (

see below

).

7.

Choose Timed Dry or Dryness Level option:

- If Timed Drying press and release the Timed

Dry button until the required time is displayed.

or - To change from default dryness setting, press 

and release the Dryness Level button until the 
required level is indicated.

!

See Programmes Table, for more details.

8.

Set a delay time and other options if necessary 
(

see The Display

).

9.

If you wish the buzzer to sound at the end of the
programme, press the Alarm button.

10. Press the Start/Pause button      to begin. 

The display will show the estimated time to end.
During the drying programme, you can check on
your laundry and take out items that are dry while 
others continue drying. When you close the door 
again, press the Start/Pause button      in order to 
resume drying.

11. During the last few minutes of Drying Programmes,

before the programme is completed, the final COOL
TUMBLE phase is entered (fabrics are cooled), 
this phase should always be allowed to complete.

12. The buzzer (if option selected) will warn you when

the programme is complete and the Display 
shows  END OF CYCLE, POST CARE PHASE  . 
Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the filter 
and replace it. Empty the water container and 
replace it (

see Maintenance

).

If the Post Care option has been selected and 
you do not remove the laundry immediately, the 
dryer will tumble occasionally for 10 hours or until 
you open the door.

13. Unplug the dryer.

Memory button:

First time you press this button the display will show  PRESS AND HOLD TO STORE

After selecting your favourite programme and options you can save these settings by pressing and holding in the
Memory button for at least 5 seconds, the buzzer will then beep and the second line of the display shows  MEMORY
The next time you need this programme press the Memory button, then the Start/Pause button      and this programme
will run.
If you wish, you can change your stored favourite, by selecting a new programme and/or options and press and
hold in the Memory button (

as above

). 

Summary of Contents for TCD970

Page 1: ...dryer Ventilation Electrical connection Before you start using your dryer Dryer description 5 To open the door The features Control panel The Display 6 8 Start and programmes 8 11 Choosing a programm...

Page 2: ...ll out the filter using the two finger grips STEP 3 Clean any fluff deposits from the filter mesh STEP 4 Refit the filter NEVER run the dryer without the filter in position For your Condenser dryer to...

Page 3: ...STEP 4 Refit the condenser unit ensure that the unit is pushed in fully all 3 clips are re secured and the positiong arrows on the front of the condenser are pointing upwards Rotate 3 clips STEP 1 Ope...

Page 4: ...can share the same drain The height of the drain must be less than 3 1m from the bottom of the dryer Remove the existing clip and hose from position shown see diagram Fit a suitable length of hose to...

Page 5: ...it next to the buttons light to show that the option has been selected The START PAUSE button light starts a selected programme When you press this button there will be one beep and the display will s...

Page 6: ...s selected and displayed COTTON HIGH HEAT COTTON LOW HEAT SYNTHETICS BED BATH EASY IRON AIRING DELICATES WOOL The first time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language from the a...

Page 7: ...WATER BOTTLE IRON DRY REACHED HANGER DRY REACHED Each press advances then and then repeats Delicates have a maximum time of The bars to the right of the time light to give an indication of the time d...

Page 8: ...lease the Timed Dry button until the required time is displayed or To change from default dryness setting press and release the Dryness Level button until the required level is indicated See Programme...

Page 9: ...y be slightly damp Allow these to dry naturally as over drying could damage garments Unlike other materials the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible i e it will not stretch back to original siz...

Page 10: ...Dryness Level button until the required level is displayed 3 Select any Options if required 4 Press the Start Pause button Delicates e g Acrylics Dries your clothes on Low heat setting ready to be wo...

Page 11: ...he end of the drying and cool tumble cycles to help prevent creases developing should you not be available to remove the load immediately the programme is complete TIME DISPLAY The display shows eithe...

Page 12: ...0g 1lb 2oz Single Sheet 350g 12oz At the end of a drying cycle cottons could still be damp if you grouped cottons and synthetics together If this happens simply give them an additional short period of...

Page 13: ...ill take longer for the dryer to dry your clothes Bulk some bulky items can be tumble dried with care We suggest that you remove these items several times shake them out and return them to the dryer u...

Page 14: ...textiles nappy pants or liners polythene or paper Do not tumble dry large very bulky items Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures Remove all objects from pockets especially lighters ri...

Page 15: ...ally with a vacuum cleaner Do not use solvents or abrasives Your dryer uses special bearing components which do not need lubrication Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised technicians to ensu...

Page 16: ...nal always check and empty the container before starting a new drying programme see Maintenance This is normal the END OF CYCLE EMPTY THE WATER BOTTLE message is shown as a reminder to empty the conta...

Page 17: ...he problem yourself see Troubleshooting If not turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre closest to you What to tell the Service Centre name address and post code telephone number the type of pro...

Page 18: ...18...

Page 19: ...result of improper installation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filte...

Page 20: ...ll as accessory products that protect and hygienically clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life UK 08448 225 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 ww...

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