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USER HANDBOOK

MODELS

TDL52
TDL54

TVM55

You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and 

retain them for future reference.

Summary of Contents for TDL52

Page 1: ...USER HANDBOOK MODELS TDL52 TDL54 TVM55 You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference ...

Page 2: ...7 Easy Iron Programme 18 Caring for your Dryer 19 If something goes wrong 20 If it still won t work 21 Key Contacts back page 2 Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book i...

Page 3: ... use NEVER Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting NEVER Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and detergent then well rinsed and spun NEVER Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning NEVER Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such as petrol oil paint hair lacquer creams cooking fat or oil NEVER Tumble dry rubber foam rubber plastic pl...

Page 4: ...rol ALWAYS Clean the filter it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff after EACH drying cycle ALWAYS Observe the rules for drying garments In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a tumble dryer unless they are labelled Superwash Machine washable or have the May be tumble dried symbol If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine Unlike other materials the mechanism of w...

Page 5: ...ng GREEN YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If a replacement plug is to be fitted the appropriate wire must be connected to the correct terminal as follows Connect Green Yellow to terminal marked Earth or Green or Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red If the plug being replaced is a non rewirable type then the cut off plug must be disposed of saf...

Page 6: ...f the drum before you first use it to remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit NOTE When the dryer is in use avoid touching the back of the machine as it may be hot See The Controls FLUFF FILTER Clean after each use Rating plate Air intake grille Vent hose fitted here Caution Hot Rear venting with hose Drum ...

Page 7: ...btained from your retailer or Spares Centre The Dryer dries your washing by drawing in air that is cool clean and relatively dry heating it and then blowing it through the clothes as they are gently tumbled The moisture laden air is then blown out at the back of the dryer through the vent hose which is recommended for optimum performance When operating the dryer there has to be adequate ventilatio...

Page 8: ...cularly important that the vent hose adaptor is fitted securely thus preventing any moisture laden air from being emitted back into the room NOTE The dryer should not be pushed so far back that the hose adaptor is pulled out of position or the hose squashed The hose should be kept clear of the air intake grille and kinks or U bends avoided as these will obstruct the hose or trap condensation For o...

Page 9: ...ired programme drying time See section The Controls The dryer will start providing a delay time has not been set WARNING WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY WARNING WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY Button IN HIGH HEAT Button OUT LOW HEAT Button OUT ALARM OFF Button IN ALARM ON WARNING CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB...

Page 10: ...without creasing To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying load the charts below show the approximate weights of some everyday washing items If you group small cotton or terry towelling items with a synthetic fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to finish them off Maximum load size...

Page 11: ... rainwear or any other articles which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances e g towels contaminated with hair lacquer Fibreglass e g some types of curtains Items which have been dry cleaned Woollens Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do in washing The movement of the tumble drying action causes the woollen fibre to shrink and distort Garments with the ITCL Code see Items...

Page 12: ...starch solution than you would when drying the items on the washing line Make sure that as much of the solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing dampness If they are overdried the starch will powder leaving the fabric limp which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise To make sure all your tumble dr...

Page 13: ...Grip the centre rib and pull the filter upwards and forwards through the door seal see diagram Open the filter and remove the fluff that has collected on the inside Wash or vacuum clean the filter occasionally Don t be alarmed by the amount of fluff you may find on the filter It s part of the wearing washing and drying process It is essential that the filter is replaced correctly It must be fitted...

Page 14: ...ULL HEAT or LOW HEAT depends upon the fabric you wish to dry see section Sorting your Laundry About 10 minutes before the programme is completed the heating elements will be switched off and the programme enters the final Cool Tumble phase During this phase the fabric is cooled You should always allow the dryer to complete this phase By opening the door the dryer will stop and you can check the dr...

Page 15: ... closed and the machine is plugged in 1 Automatic Drying average loads 2 Automatic Drying large loads 3 Easy Iron Cycle 4 Timed drying up to 60 minutes 5 Cool Tumble Phase The Auto drying programmes will automatically dry most loads to the fully dry ready to wear condition This eliminates the need to guess the drying times and saves energy High Heat MUST be selected Heat switch IN To select Auto d...

Page 16: ...c is cooled You should always allow the dryer to complete this phase By opening the door the dryer will stop and you can check the dryness of the load as often as you wish and if you want to remove or add some items before they are fully dry This is particularly useful for a mixed load where you want to Iron some items but others to be fully dried After this cycle the Audio Buzzer will sound if se...

Page 17: ...ill take longer to dry than if the room is warm Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried with care and we do advise that you remove these items several times shake them and return them to the dryer THERE ARE HOWEVER SOME ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ADVISE YOU TO DRY SEE ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when dry and this natural moisture s...

Page 18: ...programme It has been designed to condition soften garments that have already been dried and left unattended in this state for a period of time All materials do not behave in exactly the same way when heated For instance our testing has shown that materials such as Tencel and Acrylics are not relaxed quite as effectively by applying the Easy Iron cycle as we found on the more traditional Cottons a...

Page 19: ...ly Regularly check and clean if necessary the vent hose and any permanent venting fixture to ensure that there has been no accumulation of fluff or lint during the drying process Clean fluff from the area below the fluff filter and the rear vent tube Do not use abrasive cleaners scouring agents acids chlorine bleach or metal polish to clean any part of the machine These could damage the machine Yo...

Page 20: ...ol set to zero 6 Have you used an extension lead Many are not suitable Try plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check 1 Have you forgotten to clean the filter Check it 2 Have you selected the correct Heat setting for the type of fabric you are drying 3 Is the flexible Vent Hose blocked or kinked Check it for foreign objects or condensate water 4 Is the air inlet obstructed in any way 5 Per...

Page 21: ...uipment DIY repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under the Parts Guarantee If you do experience a problem with the appliance don t take risks call in our Service Engineer Our Spare Parts are designed exclusively to fit your appliance Do not use them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard ...

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Page 24: ... asked for the following information Name address and postcode Telephone number Model Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details of the query or fault Place and Date of purchase Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 0...

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