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TUMBLE DRYER

TCHL 73

Instruction booklet

Contents

Installation, 2

Warnings, 3

Care and Maintenance, 5

Control panel, 7

Start and Programmes, 8

Laundry, 10

Troubleshooting, 11

Service, 12

  

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Keep this manual at hand for immediate reference whenever 

necessary. Always store this manual close to the tumble dryer and 
remember to pass it on to any new owners when selling or tran-
sferring the appliance, so they may familiarise with the warnings 
and suggestions herein contained.

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Read these instructions carefully: the following pages contain 

important information on installation and useful suggestions for 
operating the appliance. 

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Summary of Contents for TCHL 73

Page 1: ... Keep this manual at hand for immediate reference whenever necessary Always store this manual close to the tumble dryer and remember to pass it on to any new owners when selling or tran sferring the appliance so they may familiarise with the warnings and suggestions herein contained Read these instructions carefully the following pages contain important information on installation and useful sugge...

Page 2: ...he dryer is installed in a cupboard but the dryer must never be installed behind a lockable door a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the dryer door Electrical connections Before plugging the appliance into the socket 10 mm 15 mm 15 mm check the following Make sure your hands are dry The socket must have an earth connection The socket must be able to withstand the ...

Page 3: ...hing labels see Laundry Do not tumble dry large very bulky items Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures Do not turn off the dryer when there are still warm items inside Clean the filter after each use see Maintenance Empty the water container after each use see Maintenance Clean the condenser unit at regular intervals see Maintenance Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer Nev...

Page 4: ... longer to dry Clean the filter after each use to contain energy consumption costs see Maintenance This household tumble drier is a Condenser The weighted Annual Energy Consumption AEc kWh 1 504 This household tumble drier is a Automatic Energy consumption full load Edry kWh 2 4 28 Energy consumption partial load Edry kWh 2 2 29 Power consumption off mode Po Watts 0 14 Power consumption left on mo...

Page 5: ...t may be caused by a combination of water and or cleaning agents such as wash softeners This coloured film does not affect the dryer s performance Emptying the water container after each cycle 2 Remove the water container and empty it into a sink or other suitable drain outlet then replace it correctly Always check the water container and empty it before starting a new drying cycle Failure to empt...

Page 6: ...mble dryer The external metal plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth Clean the front air intake grille regularly every 6 months with a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint fluff or dust deposits Furthermore remove any lint deposits from the front part of the condenser and from the filter area using a vacuum cleaner every so often Do not use solvents or abrasives Have the dryer chec...

Page 7: ...hile others continue drying When you close the door again press the START PAUSE button in order to resume drying When the door is opened the START PAUSE light will flash Amber after the door is closed and the START PAUSE button pressed the START PAUSE light will stop flashing and show green Note During the Post Care phase this light flashes Amber 9 At the end of the drying cycle the End light come...

Page 8: ...this button and a high heat setting is selected and the light next to the button comes on Timed programmes have a default of low heat if the light alongside the button is on then pressing the button selects a low heat setting and the light goes out Post Care When selected the clothes are occasionally tumbled after the end of the drying and cool tumble cycles to help prevent creases developing shou...

Page 9: ...dy to Wear Dries your clothes on High Heat setting ready for wearing 1 Position the PROGRAMMES knob on 2 Select any options if required 3 Press the Start Pause button Options available Delay Timer Pre Care Post Care 2 Standard Cotton Dries your clothes on High Heat setting ready for putting away 1 Position the PROGRAMMES knob on 2 Select any options if required 3 Press the Start Pause button Optio...

Page 10: ... laundry single items and small loads may take longer to dry Drying if items are to be ironed they can be removed from the dryer while still slightly damp Items that require complete drying can be left longer Heat setting Temperature of the room the lower the temperature of the room the longer it will take for the dryer to dry clothing Bulk certain bulky items require special care during the dryin...

Page 11: ...full If the light is on but not flashing it is just a reminder to empty the container see Start and Programmes If the Option lights and the START PAUSE light flash together with other lights on then Turn off and remove the plug Clean the filter and the condenser see Maintenance Then replace the plug turn on and start another programme If the same combination of lights are on note down the lights a...

Page 12: ...ditions The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and maintenance instructions The appliance is used only on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only The appliance has not been altered serviced maintained dismantled or otherwise interfered with by any person not authori...

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