This document is a user manual for the Saivod STE78C dryer. It provides instructions for safe operation, installation, usage, and maintenance in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Function Description
The Saivod STE78C is a tumble dryer designed for domestic use, intended for drying laundry that is marked accordingly. It is not suitable for commercial use. The dryer operates by tumbling clothes in a drum while applying heat to remove moisture. It features various drying programs tailored for different fabric types and desired dryness levels. Some models may include steam functions for wrinkle removal and odor reduction.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: STE78C
- Rated Capacity: 7 kg (dry laundry weight before washing)
- Dimensions:
- Height (Min. / Max.): 84.6 cm / 86.6 cm (minimum height with adjustable feet closed, maximum with adjustable feet open)
- Width: 59.7 cm
- Depth: 56.8 cm
- Net Weight: 34 kg (± 4 kg)
- Voltage: See type label
- Rated Power Input: See type label
- Energy Efficiency Class: B (on a scale from A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient))
- Annual Energy Consumption: 504 kWh (based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and consumption of low-power modes; actual consumption may vary)
- Type of Tumble Dryer: Condenser
- Type of Control: Automatic
- Energy Consumption (Standard Cotton Programme):
- Full load: 4.21 kWh
- Partial load: 2.31 kWh
- Power Consumption (Off-mode): 0.5 W
- Power Consumption (Left-on mode): 1.0 W
- Duration of Left-on Mode: 30 minutes
- Programme Time (Standard Cotton Programme):
- Full load (Tdry): 121 minutes
- Partial load (Tdry1/2): 72 minutes
- Weighted (Tt): 93 minutes
- Condensation Efficiency Class: B (on a scale from G (least efficient) to A (most efficient))
- Average Condensation Efficiency (Standard Cotton Programme):
- Full load (Cdry): 81%
- Partial load (Cdry1/2): 81%
- Weighted (Ct): 81%
- Sound Power Level (Standard Cotton Programme, Full Load): 65 dB(A) re 1 pW
- Operating Temperature Range: +5°C to +35°C
- Service Life: 10 years (original spare parts available during this period)
Usage Features
The dryer offers a variety of programs to suit different laundry needs:
- Cotton Iron Dry: For cotton laundry to be ironed, leaving it slightly damp.
- Cotton Cupboard Dry: For all cotton laundry, suitable for direct storage without ironing.
- Cotton Cupboard Dry Plus: For extra dryness in thick cotton laundry.
- Cotton Extra Dry: For thick cotton laundry like towels and bathrobes, suitable for direct storage.
- Synthetic Iron Dry: For synthetic laundry to be ironed, leaving it slightly damp.
- Synthetic Cupboard Dry: For all synthetic laundry, suitable for direct storage without ironing.
- Sport: For tumble-drying appropriate sports clothes.
- Freshen Up: A 10-minute airing program without hot air, to eliminate odors from stored cotton and linen laundry.
- Time Programmes: Selectable durations (10, 30, 60 minutes) for desired drying level at low temperature, independent of laundry dryness.
- Babyprotect: Program for baby clothing with drying approval on the label.
- Jeans: For denim pants, skirts, shirts, or jackets.
- Gentle Care / Shirts: Dries shirts more sensitively, reducing creasing and making ironing easier.
- Express Super Short: Dries shirts very delicately, minimizing wrinkles for easy ironing.
Additional features include:
- On/Off/Programme Selection Knob: To select the desired drying program.
- Start/Pause Button: To start or pause a program.
- End Time Button: To delay the start of a program by 3, 6, or 9 hours.
- Audio Warning Level Button: To adjust or mute audible warnings at the end of a program.
- Child Lock: Deactivates all buttons except the On/Off/Programme selection knob to prevent program interruption. Activated by simultaneously pressing the End Time and Buzzer buttons for 3 seconds.
- Adding/Removing Clothes: Possible during stand-by mode by pressing the Start/Stand-by button, opening the door, and then closing it and pressing Start/Stand-by again.
- Wrinkle Prevention Function: Activates for 2 hours after program completion if laundry is not removed, tumbling clothes at 10-minute intervals to prevent wrinkles.
Maintenance Features
Regular cleaning is essential for prolonging the product's service life and reducing common problems.
- Lint Filter: Must be cleaned before or after each drying cycle. The filter can be washed with warm water to remove accumulated layers and must be completely dry before reinstallation. The filter housing can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
- Loading Door Inner Surface: Should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth after each drying process.
- Dampness Sensors: Metal surfaces of the sensors should be wiped with a soft cloth dampened with vinegar and then dried, ideally 4 times a year. Metal tools should not be used for cleaning sensors.
- Water Tank: Must be drained after each drying cycle. If direct water drain connection is used, periodic draining is not necessary. Condensed water is not drinkable.
- Condenser: For condenser models, the condenser should be cleaned every 30 drying cycles or once a month. This involves removing it, applying pressurized water (e.g., from a shower head) to clean it, and ensuring it's properly reinstalled.
- Transportation Safety Assembly: Must be removed before first use.
- Illumination Lamp (if present): Replacement requires contacting Authorized Service.
Safety Warnings
The manual emphasizes several safety warnings:
- Always read the user manual before use.
- Do not attempt to repair the dryer yourself; contact Authorized Service.
- Ensure proper electrical installation with grounding. Do not use extension cords, multi-plugs, or adapters.
- Unplug the dryer when not in use or during maintenance/repair.
- Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
- Do not dry unwashed laundry or items soiled with flammable substances (oil, acetone, alcohol, fuel oil, kerosene, stain removers, turpentine, paraffin). These items must be thoroughly washed in hot water with plenty of detergent before drying.
- Do not dry garments or pillows bolstered with rubber foam (latex foam), shower bonnets, water-resistant textiles, or materials with rubber reinforcement/pads due to fire hazard.
- Do not dry clothing cleaned with industrial chemicals.
- Check laundry for small items like lighters, matches, coins, or metal parts that could damage the drum.
- Never stop the dryer before the program completes; if necessary, remove laundry quickly and lay it out to dissipate heat.
- Provide adequate ventilation to prevent gas accumulation from other fuel-burning devices.
- Underwear with metal reinforcements should not be dried in the dryer to prevent damage.
- Do not allow lint to accumulate around the tumble dryer.
- The dryer should not be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
- Fabric softeners should be used as per manufacturer instructions.
- Never operate the dryer without the lint filter installed.
- Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue used for exhausting fumes from gas or other fuel-burning appliances.
- For steam functions, use only distilled or condensed water; do not use tap water or additives. Do not open the door during steam programs due to hot water expulsion.
- Superheating can occur if a program is canceled or power fails; activate ventilation or remove laundry quickly to dissipate heat.
- Children aged 8 and above, and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience, can use the appliance under supervision and after understanding the risks. Children must not play with the appliance or perform cleaning/maintenance without supervision. Keep children under 3 away unless continuously supervised.
- Do not remove adjustable feet or reduce the gap between the dryer and the floor.
- Do not place the dryer on the power cable.
- Transport the dryer in an upright position; if not possible, tilt it towards the right side when viewed from the front.
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