This document is a user manual for the Zanussi ZDC82B4PW Tumble Dryer, providing essential information for its safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description
The Zanussi ZDC82B4PW is a condenser tumble dryer designed for household use, capable of drying various fabric types. It offers multiple drying programs and options to suit different laundry needs, including specific settings for cotton, synthetics, delicates, and refresh cycles. The appliance uses a drum that rotates to tumble laundry, and a condenser system to collect moisture from the drying air into a water container.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: ZDC82B4PW, PNC916098948
- Type: Condenser Tumble Dryer
- Rated Capacity: 8 kg (dry items)
- Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 850 x 596 x 615 mm (maximal 647 mm depth with door open)
- Max. Width with Appliance Door Open: 945 mm
- Adjustable Height: 850 mm (+ 15 mm - feet regulation)
- Drum Volume: 118 L
- Voltage: 230-240 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
- Sound Power Level: 66 dB
- Necessary Fuse: 13 A
- Total Power: 2800 W
- Energy Efficiency Class: B
- Energy Consumption (Standard Cotton Programme):
- Full load: 4.81 kWh
- Partial load: 2.52 kWh
- Annual Energy Consumption: 560.5 kWh (based on 160 drying cycles)
- Power Consumption (Off-mode): 0.05 W
- Power Consumption (Left-on mode): 0.05 W
- Duration of Left-on Mode: 10 minutes
- Weighted Programme Time (Standard Cotton Programme): 109 minutes
- Full load: 145 minutes
- Partial load: 82 minutes
- Condensation Efficiency Class: B (on a scale from G to A)
- Average Condensation Efficiency (Standard Cotton Programme): 81% (full and partial load)
- Allowed Ambient Temperature: +5°C to +35°C
- Protection Level: IPX4 (against ingress of solid particles and moisture)
- Built-in Appliance: No
Usage Features
The tumble dryer features an intuitive control panel with a program knob, touchpads for options, and a display.
Control Panel Elements:
- Programme knob and ON/OFF switch: To select drying programs and power the appliance on/off.
- Indicators: Display various statuses such as drying phase, cooling phase, crease guard phase, condenser, water container, filter, delay start, child lock, and acoustic signals.
- Display: Shows programme duration, time drying duration, and delay start duration.
- Time Dry touchpad: For setting the duration of the Time Dry programme.
- Delay Start touchpad: To postpone the start of a programme from 30 minutes up to 20 hours.
- Delicate touchpad: Activates a low-temperature drying programme for delicate fabrics.
- Long Anticrease touchpad: Extends the anticrease phase by up to 90 minutes at the end of the drying cycle to prevent creases.
- Start/Pause touchpad: To start, pause, or confirm settings.
Drying Programmes:
- Cotton Eco (8 kg): Standard cotton programme for "cupboard" dryness, maximum energy saving.
- Cotton Extra Dry (8 kg): For extra dry cotton.
- Cotton Cupboard Dry (8 kg): For cotton ready to store.
- Cotton Iron Dry (8 kg): For cotton suitable for ironing.
- Synthetics Extra Dry (3.5 kg): For extra dry synthetics.
- Synthetics Cupboard Dry (3.5 kg): For cupboard dry synthetics.
- Delicates (4 kg): For delicate fabrics like viscose, rayon, acrylic, and blends.
- Time Dry (5 kg): Allows manual setting of drying duration (10 minutes to 2 hours).
- Refresh (1 kg): For refreshing textiles from storage.
- Easy Iron (1 kg or 5 shirts): For easy care fabrics requiring minimal ironing.
- Sportswear (2 kg): For thin, light, microfiber, and polyester sportswear.
- Denim (8 kg): For leisure clothing like jeans and sweatshirts.
- Bedlinen (3 kg): For single/double sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers.
- Mix EasyDry (3 kg): For cotton and synthetic fabrics, low temperature.
Options:
- Time Dry: Adjustable duration for the Time Dry programme.
- Long Anticrease: Extends the anti-crease phase to minimize wrinkles.
- Delicate: Reduces drying temperature for sensitive items.
Settings:
- Adjustment of Remaining Laundry Moisture Degree: Allows users to adjust the default dryness level (maximum dry, more dry, standard dry).
- Buzzer On/Off: Activates or deactivates acoustic signals.
- Child Lock Function: Locks the control panel to prevent accidental operation.
First Use:
- Rear Drum Locks: Automatically removed when the dryer is activated for the first time.
- Initial Cleaning: Clean the drum with a moist cloth and run a 1-hour programme with moist laundry.
- Unusual Smell: Normal for new products, dissipates after a few cycles.
Daily Use:
- Loading: Prepare laundry by shaking items, closing zips and fasteners, and removing items from pockets. Do not overload.
- Starting a Programme: Select programme and options, then press Start/Pause.
- Delay Start: Set a delay time before the programme begins.
- Changing a Programme: Deactivate, then reactivate the appliance and select a new programme.
- End of Programme: An acoustic signal sounds, and indicators flash. The crease guard phase runs for 30 minutes.
Hints and Tips:
- Shake laundry before loading for better airflow and even drying.
- Turn cotton items with internal layers inside out.
- Always use the appropriate programme for the fabric type.
- Separate light and dark colours.
- Do not exceed maximum load.
- Do not dry unwashed items or items soiled with flammable substances.
- Do not dry foam rubber, shower caps, waterproof textiles, or rubber-backed articles.
- Use fabric softeners as specified by the manufacturer.
- Remove all objects that could be a source of fire ignition.
- Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless items are quickly removed and spread out.
- The appliance has a stand-by function to reduce energy consumption, deactivating after 5 minutes of inactivity or after the programme ends.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is crucial for optimal performance and longevity of the appliance.
- Cleaning the Filter:
- The filter must be cleaned before or after each use.
- A clogged filter can lead to heater shutdown, cold/wet laundry, and longer cycle times.
- To clean, open the appliance door, pull out the filter, remove lint by hand or with a vacuum cleaner. Avoid using water.
- Emptying the Water Container:
- The water container must be emptied after each programme.
- The collected water can be used as an alternative to distilled water for steam ironing, after filtering out dirt residues.
- Cleaning the Condenser:
- The condenser should be cleaned periodically.
- To clean, open the condenser door, unlatch and remove the condenser cover, then pull out the condenser.
- Rinse the condenser under running water to remove lint and debris.
- Ensure the condenser is completely dry before reinserting.
- 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 a year, or if drying performance drops).
- Use the harder side of a dish-washing sponge with a bit of vinegar or dish soap to wipe the metal surface several times. Avoid abrasive materials or steel wool.
- Cleaning the Drum:
- Disconnect the appliance before cleaning.
- Use a standard neutral soap detergent and a soft cloth to clean the inner surface of the drum and drum lifters. Avoid abrasive materials or steel wool.
- Cleaning the Control Panel and Housing:
- Use a moist soft cloth and neutral detergents.
- Avoid 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 comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common issues such as:
- Appliance not activating or starting.
- Door not closing.
- Appliance stopping during operation.
- Long cycle time or unsatisfactory drying results.
- Appliance not heating up.
- Display showing "1 min" or "few minutes" for an extended period.
- Display showing "Err" or specific error codes (E5A, E97, EH0).
Solutions range from checking power supply, cleaning filters/condenser, adjusting load, to contacting an Authorised Service Centre for persistent issues.
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