Electrolux EW6C428W - User Manual

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Overview

Electrolux EW6C428W Tumble Dryer

Electrolux EW6C428W Tumble Dryer

The Electrolux EW6C428W is a tumble dryer designed for efficient and gentle drying of laundry. This user manual provides comprehensive instructions for safe operation, installation, daily use, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Function Description

The EW6C428W tumble dryer is designed to remove moisture from washed laundry using heated air. It features various drying programs tailored to different fabric types and desired dryness levels, ensuring optimal care for your garments. The appliance includes a control panel for program selection, delay start, and other options, along with a display to show program duration and status.

Key Functions:

Drying Programs: Offers a range of programs including Cotton Eco, Cotton, Synthetics, Delicates, Easy Iron, Refresh, Shirts, Duvet, Bedlinen, Sport, Denim, and Mixed, each optimized for specific fabric types and load sizes.
Dryness Level Selection: Allows users to choose from different dryness levels such as Extra Dry, Cupboard Dry, and Iron Dry, providing flexibility based on subsequent garment treatment.
Time Dry Function: Enables manual setting of drying duration for specific needs.
Delay Start: Allows users to postpone the start of a drying cycle for up to 20 hours, offering convenience for managing laundry tasks.
Extra Anticrease: An option to extend the anti-crease phase at the end of the drying cycle, reducing wrinkles and making ironing easier.
Child Lock: A safety feature to prevent children from tampering with the appliance settings.
Water Container Indicator: Alerts the user when the water container is full and needs to be emptied.
Heat Exchanger Indicator: Notifies the user to check and clean the heat exchanger for optimal performance.
Filter Indicator: Reminds the user to clean the filter after each use to maintain efficiency.
Buzzer On/Off: Option to activate or deactivate acoustic signals.

Important Technical Specifications

The EW6C428W tumble dryer is designed for household use and offers a robust set of specifications for reliable performance.

General:

Model: EW6C428W, PNC916098364
Rated Capacity: 8 kg
Type of use: Household
Built-in appliance: No

Dimensions:

Height x Width x Depth: 850 x 600 x 630 mm (maximal 665 mm)
Max. depth with the appliance door open: 1100 mm
Max. width with the appliance door open: 950 mm
Adjustable height: 850 mm (+ 15 mm - feet regulation)
Drum volume: 118 l

Electrical:

Voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Total power: 2250 W
Sound power level: 65 dB

Energy Efficiency:

Energy efficiency class: B
Energy consumption on the standard cotton programme at full load: 4.81 kWh
Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at partial load: 2.52 kWh
Energy consumption in kWh per year, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes: 560.5 kWh
Power consumption of the off-mode: 0.05 W
Power consumption in left-on mode: 0.05 W
Duration of the left on mode: 10 minutes

Drying Performance (Standard Cotton Programme):

Weighted programme time at full and partial load: 117 minutes
Programme time at full load: 154 minutes
Programme time at partial load: 89 minutes
Average condensation efficiency class: B (on a scale from G to A, most efficient)
Average condensation efficiency at full load: 81%
Average condensation efficiency at partial load: 81%
Weighted condensation efficiency at full and partial load: 81%

Environmental:

Allowed ambient temperature: + 5°C to + 35°C
Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture: IPX4

Usage Features

The tumble dryer is designed for user-friendly operation with clear controls and indicators.

Before First Use:

Ensure the appliance is installed correctly and all packaging is removed.
Run a short program with moist laundry to prepare the appliance.

Daily Use:

Prepare Laundry: Sort laundry by fabric type and desired dryness level. Close zippers, buttons, and remove items from pockets.
Load Laundry: Do not overload the drum. Ensure items are not tangled.
Select Programme: Turn the programme knob to choose the desired drying cycle.
Adjust Options: Select additional options like dryness level, delay start, or extra anticrease as needed.
Start Programme: Press the Start/Pause touch button to begin the cycle.
End of Programme: The appliance will stop automatically. Remove laundry promptly to prevent creasing.
Empty Water Container: The water container indicator will light up when full. Empty it after each cycle.
Clean Filter: The filter indicator will remind you to clean the filter after each use.

Hints and Tips:

Preparing Laundry: Close zippers, buttons, and ties. Remove all items from pockets. Turn items with internal layer made of cotton inside out.
Loading: Do not exceed the maximum load stated in the programmes chapter.
Drying: Dry only laundry that is suitable for tumble drying. Refer to the fabric label on the items.
Small Items: Do not dry large and small items together. Small items can be trapped inside large items and remain wet.
Suitable Programmes: Use suitable programmes for cottons, jersey, and knitwear to reduce shrinkage.

Maintenance Features

Regular maintenance is crucial for the longevity and optimal performance of the tumble dryer.

1. Cleaning the Filter:

Frequency: After every drying cycle.
Procedure:
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Pull the filter upwards to remove it.
3. Open the filter.
4. Remove fluff from the filter socket and gasket.
5. Clean the filter by hand or with a vacuum cleaner.
6. Close the filter and put it back into the filter socket.
7. Close the appliance door.

2. Emptying the Water Container:

Frequency: After every drying cycle, or when the water container indicator lights up.
Procedure:
1. Pull the water container out.
2. Empty the water into a sink.
3. Push the water container back in until it clicks.
- Note: You can use the water from the water container as an alternative to distilled water (e.g., for steam ironing). Before use, remove dirt residues with a filter.

3. Cleaning the Heat Exchanger:

Frequency: Approximately every 80 hours of operation, or when the heat exchanger indicator lights up.
Procedure:
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Open the heat exchanger cover by pressing the button.
3. Turn the clamps to unlock the heat exchanger cover.
4. Remove the heat exchanger cover.
5. Clean the heat exchanger using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.
6. If necessary, clean the heat exchanger with a damp cloth.
7. Clean the drum lifters. Dry the cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.
8. Put the heat exchanger cover back on.
9. Turn the clamps to lock the heat exchanger cover.
10. Close the heat exchanger cover.
11. Close the appliance door.
- Caution: Disconnect the appliance before cleaning the heat exchanger. Do not use abrasive materials or steel wool to clean the drum.

4. Cleaning the Control Panel and Housing:

Frequency: Regularly, as needed.
Procedure:
1. Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the control panel and housing.
2. Use a moist cloth to clean.
3. Dry the cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.
- Caution: Do not use furniture cleaning agents or cleaning agents which can cause corrosion.

5. Cleaning the Airflow Slots: