This document serves as the user manual for the Zanussi ZDC72B4SW Tumble Dryer, providing essential information for its safe installation, operation, and maintenance.
Function Description
The Zanussi ZDC72B4SW is a condenser tumble dryer designed for household use, capable of drying various types of fabrics. It offers multiple drying programs and options to achieve desired dryness levels and fabric care. The appliance features a control panel with a program knob, touchpads for various options, and a display to show program duration, delay start, and indicators for different phases (drying, cooling, crease guard). It also includes a child lock function to prevent unintended operation.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: ZDC72B4SW, PNC916098956
- Rated capacity: 7 kg (dry items)
- Type: Condenser tumble dryer
- Energy efficiency class: B
- Energy consumption (standard cotton program):
- Full load: 4.23 kWh
- Partial load: 2.29 kWh
- Annual energy consumption: 503.50 kWh (based on 160 drying cycles)
- Power consumption (off-mode/left-on mode): 0.50 W
- Duration of left-on mode: 10 minutes
- Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 850 x 596 x 555 mm (maximal 583 mm depth)
- Max. depth with appliance door open: 1019 mm
- Max. width with appliance door open: 945 mm
- Adjustable height: 850 mm (+ 15 mm - feet regulation)
- Drum volume: 104 L
- Voltage: 230-240 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
- Sound power level: 67 dB
- Necessary fuse: 13 A
- Total power: 2800 W
- Allowed ambient temperature: +5°C to +35°C
- Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture: IPX4
- Condensation efficiency class: B
- Average condensation efficiency (standard cotton program): 81% (full and partial load)
- Weighted programme time (standard cotton program): 101 minutes (full and partial load)
Usage Features
The tumble dryer offers a range of programs and options to cater to different laundry needs:
- Programs:
- Cotton Eco: Standard cotton program for cupboard dryness, maximum energy saving (7 kg load).
- Cotton Extra Dry: For extra dry cotton (7 kg load).
- Cotton Cupboard Dry: For cotton ready to store (7 kg load).
- Cotton Iron Dry: For cotton suitable for ironing (7 kg load).
- Synthetics Extra Dry: For extra dry synthetics (3.5 kg load).
- Synthetics Cupboard Dry: For cupboard dry synthetics (3.5 kg load).
- Delicates: For delicate fabrics like viscose, rayon, acrylic, and blends (4 kg load).
- Time Dry: Allows setting a specific drying duration (up to 2 hours) for loads up to 5 kg.
- Refresh: For refreshing textiles that were in storage (1 kg load).
- Easy Iron: For easy care fabrics requiring minimal ironing (1 kg or 5 shirts).
- Sportswear: For thin, light fabrics, microfiber, polyester (2 kg load).
- Denim: For leisure clothing like jeans, sweatshirts (7 kg load).
- Bedlinen: For single/double sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers (3 kg load).
- Mix EasyDry: For cotton and synthetic fabrics, low temperature, delicate program with warm air (3 kg load).
- Options:
- Time Dry: Adjustable duration from 10 minutes to 2 hours (only for Time Dry program).
- Long Anticrease: Extends the anticrease phase by up to 90 minutes after the drying cycle to prevent creases.
- Delicate: Sets a low-temperature drying program for delicate fabrics (indicated by the symbol on the fabric label).
- Child Lock Function: Locks the program knob and touchpads to prevent children from operating the appliance.
- Buzzer On/Off: Allows deactivating or activating acoustic signals.
- Adjustment of Remaining Laundry Moisture Degree: Users can adjust the default dryness level (maximum dry, more dry, standard dry) to suit their preferences.
- Delay Start: Programs can be delayed from 30 minutes to 20 hours.
- Reversible Door: The appliance door can be reversed for easier loading or installation.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is crucial for optimal performance and longevity of the appliance:
- Cleaning the Filter: The lint filter must be cleaned before or after each use. It is recommended to use a hand or vacuum cleaner, avoiding water.
- Emptying the Water Container: The water container should be emptied after each program. The collected water can be used as distilled water for steam ironing after filtering out residues.
- Cleaning the Condenser: The condenser needs periodic cleaning to maintain drying performance.
- Cleaning the Humidity Sensor: The metal humidity sensor, located on the inner side of the door area, should be cleaned regularly (at least 3-4 times or when drying performance drops) using a dish-washing sponge with vinegar or dish soap.
- Cleaning the Drum: The inner surface of the drum and drum lifters should be cleaned with a moist soft cloth and a standard neutral soap detergent. Abrasive materials or steel wool should not be used.
- Cleaning the Control Panel and Housing: These parts should be cleaned with a moist soft cloth and a standard neutral soap detergent, avoiding furniture cleaning agents or corrosive cleaning agents.
- Cleaning the Airflow Slots: Use a vacuum cleaner to remove fluff from the airflow slots.
- Troubleshooting: The manual provides a troubleshooting guide for common issues and error codes (E5A, E97, EH0), advising on possible causes and remedies. For persistent problems, contact the Authorised Service Centre.
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