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ZDH87A2DG
EN User Manual
Tumble Dryer
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Before beginning the installation and use of this appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of
incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a
safe and accessible location for future reference.
- Read the supplied instructions.
Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials.
The appliance contains flammable gas, propane (R290), a gas
with a high level of environmental compatibility. Keep fire and
ignition sources away from the appliance. Be careful not to cause
damage to the refrigerant circuit containing propane.
CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very
extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the
appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from
the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.
• Keep detergents away from children.
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• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door
is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of
the appliance without supervision.
GENERAL SAFETY
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• If the tumble dryer is put on top of a washing machine, use the
stacking kit. The stacking kit, available from your authorized
vendor, can be used only with the appliance specified in the
instructions supplied with the accessory. Read it carefully
before installation (refer to the Installation leaflet).
• The appliance can be installed as freestanding or below a
kitchen counter with correct space (refer to the Installation
leaflet).
• Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a sliding
door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side, that would
prevent the appliance door from being fully open.
• The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a
carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
• WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied through an
external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a
circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of
the installation process. Make sure that the mains plug is
accessible after installation.
• Ensure good air ventilation in the room where the appliance is
installed to avoid the backflow of unwanted gases into the room
from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including open fires.
• WARNING: Do not install the appliance in an environment with
no air exchange.
The appliance contains flammable gas, propane (R290), a gas
with a high level of environmental compatibility. Keep fire and
ignition sources away from the appliance. Be careful not to
cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing propane.
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• WARNING: In the appliance enclosure or in the built -in
structure, keep ventilation opening clear of obstruction.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
• Do not exceed the maximum load of 8 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
• Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled with
industrial chemicals.
• Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has accumulated
around the appliance.
• Do not run the appliance without a filter. Clean the lint filter
before or after each use.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking
oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers,
turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot
water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in
the tumble dryer.
• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or
pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the
tumble dryer.
• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be used as
specified by the product manufacturer’s instructions.
• Remove all objects from items that could be a source of fire
ignition such as lighters or matches.
• WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread
out so that the heat is dissipated.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance
and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied with
the appliance.
• Do not install the appliance in an environment
with no air exchange
The appliance contains flammable gas, propane
(R290), a gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Keep fire and ignition sources
away from the appliance. Be careful not to
cause damage to the refrigerant circuit
containing propane.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as
it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and
enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use the appliance where the
temperature can be lower than 5°C or higher
than 35°C.
• The floor area on which the appliance is to be
installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and
clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation between
the appliance and the floor.
• Always keep the appliance vertical when it is
being moved.
• The rear surface of the appliance must be put
against a wall.
• When the appliance is in its permanent position,
check if it is levelled correctly with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING! Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket
only at the end of the installation. Make sure that
there is access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• WARNING: This appliance is designed to be
installed / connected to a grounding connection
in the building.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating
plate are compatible with the electrical ratings
of the mains power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof
socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension
cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the
appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug
with wet hands.
USE
WARNING! Risk of injury, electric
shock, fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials.
The appliance contains flammable gas, propane
(R290), a gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Keep fire and ignition sources away
from the appliance. Be careful not to cause damage
to the refrigerant circuit containing propane.
• This appliance is for household (indoors) use
only.
• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed) items that
contain padding or fillings.
• If laundry has been washed with a stain remover,
carry out an additional rinse cycle before
starting a drying cycle.
• Dry only fabrics that are suitable to dry in the
appliance. Follow the cleaning instruction on the
item label.
• Do not drink or prepare food with the
condensed water/distilled water. It can cause
health problems to people and pets.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door of the
appliance.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the
appliance.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING! Risk of injury or damage
to the appliance.
Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials.
The appliance contains flammable gas, propane
(R290), a gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Keep fire and ignition sources away
from the appliance. Be careful not to cause damage
to the refrigerant circuit containing propane.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Use
only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive
products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or
metal objects.
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• Be careful when you clean the appliance to
prevent damage to the cooling system.
COMPRESSOR
WARNING! Risk of damage to the
appliance.
• The compressor and its system in the tumble
dryer is filled with a special agent which is free
from fluoro-chloro-hydrocarbons. This system
must stay tight. The damage of the system can
cause a leakage.
SERVICE
• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and
spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps
are intended to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances, such as
temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended
to signal information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not intended to
be used in other applications and are not
suitable for household room illumination.
DISPOSAL
WARNING! Risk of injury or
suffocation.
Warning: Risk of fire / Risk of material
damage and damage to the appliance.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the
appliance and dispose of it.
• The appliance contains flammable gas (R290).
Contact your municipal authority for information
on how to discard the appliance correctly.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children or
pets from becoming trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in accordance with
local requirements for the disposal of Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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EASY START
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1 2
5
3
4
6
7
8
9
1
Water container
2
Control panel
3
Appliance door
4
Filter
5
Rating plate
6
Airflow slots
7
Heat Exchanger lid
8
Heat Exchanger cover
9
Adjustable feet
For ease of loading laundry or ease of
installation the door is reversible. (see
separate leaflet).
CONTROL PANEL
1
89 7 6
3
5
4
2
1
Programme knob and RESET switch
2
Display
3
Time Dry touch button
4
Start/Pause touch button
5
Delay Start touch button
6
Long Anticrease touch button
7
Reverse Plus touch button
8
Dryness Level touch button
9
On/Off button
7
Press the touch buttons with your
finger in the area with the symbol or
name of the option. Do not wear
gloves when you operate the control
panel. Make sure that the control panel
is always clean and dry.
Display
Symbol on the display Symbol description
time drying option on
delay start option on
indicator: check Heat Exchanger
indicator: clean filter
indicator: drain the water container
child lock on
wrong selection or knob is in the "Reset" position
programme duration
-
time Drying duration
-
delay start duration
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PROGRAMME TABLE
Programme
Load
1)
Properties / Fabric type
2)
3)
Cottons Eco
8 kg
Cycle to be used to dry cotton with
"cotton cupboard" dryness level, with
maximum energy saving.
/
Cottons 8 kg
Cycle defined to dry cottons items of
different size / different weaving alto-
gether.
/
Synthetics 3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics.
/
Delicates 4 kg
Delicate fabrics such as viscose, ray-
on, acrylic, and their blends.
/
Wool 1 kg
Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying of washable woollens.
Remove items immediately when the programme is
completed.
Time Dry 5 kg
With this programme you can use the
Time Dry option and set the pro-
gramme duration.
Drying time should be adequate to the
load, e.g. 2h for 5 kg of cotton.
/
Refresh 1kg Refreshing textiles that were in storage.
Easy Iron
1 kg (or 5
shirts)
Easy care fabrics for which a minimum
of ironing is necessary. The drying re-
sults can be different from one type of
fabric to another. Shake the items be-
fore putting them in the appliance.
When the programme has ended, im-
mediately remove the items and put
them on a hanger.
/
Sportwear 2 kg
Sportswear, thin and light fabrics, mi-
crofiber, polyester.
/
Denim 4 kg
Leisure clothing such as jeans, sweat-
shirts of different material thicknesses
(e.g. at the neck, cuffs and seams).
/
Bed Linen 3kg
Bed linen such as single and double
sheets, pillowcases, duvet cover.
/
Mix EasyDry 3kg
Cotton and synthetic fabrics. Low
temperature programme. Delicate pro-
gramme with warm air.
/
1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2) For fabric mark meaning see chapter HINTS AND TIPS: Preparing the laundry.
3) The Cottons Cupboard Dry ECO programme is the “Standard cotton programme” according to
UK Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations. It is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is
the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.
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OPTIONS
DRYNESS LEVEL
This function helps to increase dryness of the
laundry. There are 3 options:
• Extra Dry
• Cupboard Dry
• Iron Dry
REVERSE PLUS
Increase drum reversing frequency to reduce items
twisting and entanglement. To increase uniformity of
drying result and help reduce creases.
Recommended for large or long items (e.g. sheets,
trousers, long dresses)"
LONG ANTICREASE
Extends the anti-crease phase by 60 minutes at the
end of the drying cycle. This function reduces
creases. The laundry can be removed during the
anti-crease phase.
TIME DRY
You can set the programme duration, from a
minimum of 10 minutes to a maximum of 2 hours.
The required duration is related to the quantity of
laundry in the appliance.
We recommend that you set a short
duration for small quantities of laundry
or for only one item.
TIME DRYING RECOMMENDATION
10 - 20 min
action of cool
air only (no
heater).
20 - 40 min
additional dry-
ing to improve
dryness after
previous drying
cycle.
>40 min
full drying of the
small laundry
loads up to 4
kg, well spun
(>1200 rpm).
TIME DRY ON WOOL PROGRAMME
Option suitable for Wool programme to adjust final
dryness level.
OPTIONS TABLE
Programmes
1)
Dryness Level Reverse Plus
Long Anti-
crease
Time Dry
Cottons Eco
■ ■
Cottons ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Delicates ■ ■
Wool
■
2)
Time Dry ■ ■
Refresh ■
Easy Iron ■ ■
Sportwear ■ ■
Denim ■ ■ ■ ■
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Programmes
1)
Dryness Level Reverse Plus
Long Anti-
crease
Time Dry
Bed Linen ■ ■
Mix EasyDry ■ ■
1) Together with the programme you can set 1 or more options. To activate or deactivate them, press the
related touch button.
2) See chapter OPTIONS: Time Drying on Wool programme
SETTINGS
A B C
E
DF
A. Time Dry touch button
B. Start/Pause touch button
C. Delay Start touch button
D. Long Anticrease touch button
E. Reverse Plus touch button
F. Dryness Level touch button
CHILD LOCK FUNCTION
This option prevents children playing with the
appliance while a programme is operating. The
touch buttons are locked.
Only the on/off button is unlocked.
Activating the child lock option:
1. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.
2. Press and hold touch button (D) for a few
seconds.
The child lock indicator comes on.
It is possible to deactivate the child
lock option while a programme
operates. Press and hold the same
touch buttons until the child lock
indicator goes off. The Child Lock
function isn't available for 8 s after
switching on the appliance.
ADJUSTMENT OF REMAINING LAUNDRY
MOISTURE
Every time you enter in the
"Adjustment of remaining laundry
moisture" mode, previously set degree
of remaining moisture will change into
next value ( e.g previously set
will change into ).
To change the default degree of remaining
moisture:
1. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.
2. Use the programme knob to set any
programme.
3. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
4. Press and hold buttons (F) and (E) at the same
time.
One of these indicators comes on:
• the maximum dryness
• the more dry laundry
• the standard dry laundry
5. Press and hold buttons (F) and (E) again until
the indicator of the correct level comes on.
If the display returns to the normal
mode (the time of the selected
programme from step 2. will be
displayed), while setting the
degree of remaining moisture,
press and hold buttons (F) and (E)
once again to enter to the
"Adjustment of remaining laundry
moisture" mode (previously set
degree of remaining moisture will
change into next value).
6. After 5 s the display returns to normal mode.
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WATER CONTAINER INDICATOR
By default, the water container indicator is on. It
comes on when the programme is completed or
when it is necessary to empty the water container.
If a draining kit is installed (additional
accessory), the appliance
automatically drains the water from the
water container. In this case we
recommend that you deactivate the
indicator of the water container.
Deactivating the water container indicator:
1. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.
2. Wait approximately 8 seconds.
3. Press and hold touch buttons (E) and (D) at
the same time.
The display shows one of these 2 configurations:
• The display shows "Off". After 5 s the
display returns to normal mode.
• The display shows "On". After 5 s the
display returns to normal mode.
BUZZER ON/OFF
To deactivate or activate the acoustic signals, press
and hold for approximately 2 seconds touch
buttons (A) and (C) at the same time.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Rear drum locks are removed
automatically when dryer is activated
for the first time. Possible to hear
some noise.
It is highly recommended to start
any programme for the first time
without the load for a few
seconds to ensure that the rear
drum locks are removed properly.
To unlock the rear drum locks:
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Set any programme.
3. Press the Start/Pause button.
Drum starts to rotate. Rear drum locks are
automatically deactivated.
If the drum still does not rotate, please
release the rear drum locks manually
(to do that, please use provided key).
A
B
A
B
Before you use the appliance to dry items:
• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a moist cloth.
• Start a 1 hour programme with moist laundry.
At the beginning of the drying cycle
(first 3-5 min) there could be a slightly
higher sound level. This is due to the
compressor starting up. This is normal
for compressor powered appliances
such as refrigerators and freezers.
UNUSUAL SMELL
The appliance is tightly packed.
After product unpacking you can feel an unusual
smell. This is normal for brand new products.
Appliance is built of several different types of
material which all together can generate unusual
smell.
Over usage time, after few drying cycles unusual
smell gradually disappears.
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NOISES
Different noises may be heard at
different times during the drying cycle.
They are perfectly normal operating
sounds.
Working compressor.
Brrrr
Rotating drum.
Working fans.
Working pump and transferring condensation
to the tank.
DAILY USE
START A PROGRAMME WITHOUT DELAY
START
1. Prepare the laundry and load the appliance.
CAUTION! Make sure that when
you close the door, the laundry
does not get caught between the
appliance door and the rubber
seal.
2. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.
3. Set the correct programme and options for the
type of load.
The display shows the programme duration.
Real drying time will depend on type of
the load (quantity and composition),
the room temperature and the humidity
of your laundry after spin drying phase.
4. Press the Start/Pause touch button.
The programme starts.
STARTING THE PROGRAMME WITH DELAY
START
1. Set the correct programme and options for the
type of load.
2. Press the delay start button again and again
until the display shows the delay time you want
to set.
You can delay the start of a
programme from a minimum of 1
hour to a maximum of 20 hours.
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3. Press the Start/Pause touch button.
The display shows the countdown of the
delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the programme
starts.
CHANGE A PROGRAMME
1. Press the on/off button to deactivate appliance
2. Press the on/off button to activate the
appliance.
3. Set the programme.
Alternatively:
1. Rotate the selector knob to the "Reset"
position.
2. Wait for 1 second. The display shows
.
3. Set the programme.
AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME
When the programme is completed:
• An intermittent acoustic signal operates.
• The display shows
• The indicators Filter and Tank comes on.
• The Start/Pause indicator is on.
The appliance continues to operate with the anti-
crease phase for approximately 30 minutes or more
if Long Anticrease option was set (see chapter
Option - Long Anticrease ).
The anti-crease phase reduces creasing.
You can remove the laundry before the anti-crease
phase is completed. We recommend, for better
results, that you remove the laundry when the
phase is almost completed or completed.
When the anti-crease phase is completed:
• The display still shows
• The indicators Filter and Tank comes on.
• Start/Pause indicator goes off.
1. Press the on/off button to deactivate the
appliance.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Remove the laundry.
4. Close the appliance door.
Possible causes of unsatisfactory drying results:
• Inadequate default dryness level settings. See
chapter Adjustment of default dryness level
• Room temperature is too low or too high.
Optimal room temperature is between
18°-25°C.
Always clean the filter and empty
the water container when a
programme is completed.
STAND-BY FUNCTION
To reduce energy consumption, this function
automatically deactivates the appliance:
• After 5 minutes if you do not start the
programme.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the programme.
The time is reduced to 30 seconds if
the selector knob is pointing to
"Reset" position.
HINTS AND TIPS
PREPARING THE LAUNDRY
Very often the clothes after washing
cycle are kneaded and tangled
altogether.
Drying kneaded and tangled clothes is
inefficient.
To assure proper air flow and even
drying it is recommended to shake and
load one by one the clothes to the
tumble dryer.
To assure proper drying process:
• Close the zips.
• Close the fasteners of duvet covers.
• Do not dry ties or ribbons loose (e.g. apron
ribbons). Tie them before you start a
programme.
• Remove all items from pockets.
• Turn items with the internal layer made of cotton
inside out. Cotton layer must be faced
outwards.
• Always set the programme suitable for the type
of laundry.
• Do not put light and dark colours together.
• Use suitable programme for cottons, jersey and
knitwear to reduce shrinkage.
• Do not exceed the maximum load stated in the
programmes chapter or shown on the display.
• Dry only the laundry that is suitable for tumble
drying. Refer to the fabric label on the items.
• Do not dry large and small items together. Small
items can be trapped inside the large items and
remain wet.
• Shake the large clothes, fabrics before placing
in the tumble dryer. It is to avoid moist places
inside the fabric after the drying cycle.
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Fabric label Description
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying.
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at higher temperatures.
Laundry is suitable for tumble drying at low temperatures only.
Laundry is not suitable for tumble drying.
CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE FILTER
CAUTION! Avoid the use of water to
clean the filter. Instead throw away lint
in the dustbin ( avoid dispersion of
plastic fiber in water ambient).
To achieve the best drying
performances clean the filter regularly ,
clogged filter lead to longer cycles and
energy consumption increase.
Use your hand to clean the filter , and
if necessary , a vacuum cleaner .
1. 2.
1
2
3.
1
2
4.
5.
1) 6.
2
1
1) If necessary remove fluff from the filter socket and gasket. You can use a vacuum cleaner.
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EMPTYING THE WATER CONTAINER
1. 2.
3. 4.
You can use the water from the water
container as an alternative to distilled
water (e.g. for steam ironing). Before
you use the water, remove dirt
residues with a filter.
CLEANING THE HEAT EXCHANGER
1. 2.
1
2
3. 4.
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22
16
5. 6.
7. 8.
9.
2
1
CAUTION! Do not touch the metal
surface with bare hands. Risk of injury.
Wear protective gloves. Clean
carefully to avoid damaging the metal
surface.
CLEANING THE HUMIDITY SENSOR
CAUTION! Risk of humidity sensor
damage. Do not use abrasive materials
or steel wool to clean the sensor.
To assure best drying results the appliance is
equipped with metal humidity sensor. It is placed
on the inner side of the door area.
Over usage time the surface of the sensor may get
dirty what deteriorates the drying performance.
We recommend to clean the sensor at least 3 or 4
times or if you observe the drop of drying
performance.
To clean you can use harder side of dish-washing
sponge and bit of vinegar or dish soap.
To clean the sensor:
1. Open the loading door.
2. Clean the surfaces of the humidity sensor
wiping off the metal surface several times.
CLEANING THE DRUM
WARNING! Disconnect the appliance
before you clean it.
Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the
inner surface of the drum and drum lifters. Dry the
cleaned surfaces with a soft cloth.
CAUTION! Do not use abrasive
materials or steel wool to clean the
drum.
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CLEANING THE CONTROL PANEL AND
HOUSING
Use a standard neutral soap detergent to clean the
control panel and housing.
Use a moist cloth to clean. Dry the cleaned
surfaces with a soft cloth.
CAUTION! Do not use furniture
cleaning agents or cleaning agents
which can cause corrosion.
CLEANING THE AIRFLOW SLOTS
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove fluff from the
airflow slots.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.
ERROR CODES
The appliance does not start or it stops during operation.
First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If the problem persists, contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check.
In case of major problems, the acoustic signals operate, the display shows an error code and
the Start/Pause button may flash continuously:
Error code Possible cause Remedy
E5A
Appliance motor overloaded.
Too much laundry or entrap in the
drum.
The programme was not completed.
Remove the laundry from the drum,
set the programme and restart the cy-
cle.
E97
Internal fail. No communication be-
tween electronic elements of the ap-
pliance.
The programme was not finished
properly or the appliance stoped too
early. Switch the appliance off and on
again.
If the error code appears again, con-
tact the Authorised Service Centre.
EH0
The mains supply is unstable. When the appliance is showing EH0,
please wait until main supply is stable
than press start. If the appliance
pause the cycle without any indication
then press the cycle start. If the warn-
ing will occur check the power cord /
socket integrity or main supply.
If the display shows other error codes, deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues,
contact the Authorised Service Centre.
In case of different problem with the tumble dryer check the table below for possible solutions.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible solution
You cannot activate the appliance. Make sure that the mains plug is connected to
the mains socket.
Check fuse in fuse box (domestic installation).
The drum does not rotate. Release the rear drum locks manually (see chap-
ter Before First Use).
The programme does not start. Press Start/Pause.
Make sure that the appliance door is closed.
The appliance door does not close. Make sure that the installation of the filter is cor-
rect.
Make sure that the laundry is not caught be-
tween the appliance door and the rubber seal.
The appliance stops during operation. Make sure that the water container is empty.
Press Start/Pause to start the programme again.
Load is too small, increase the load or use the
Time Dry programme.
The cycle time is too long or unsatisfactory dry-
ing result.
1)
Make sure that the weight of the laundry is suita-
ble for the duration of the programme.
Make sure that the filter is clean.
The laundry is too wet. Spin the laundry in the
washing machine again.
Ensure that the room temperature is higher than
+5°C and lower than +35°C. Optimal room tem-
perature is 18°C to 25°C.
Set the Time Dry or the Extra Dry programme.
2)
The display shows .
If you want to set a new programme, deactivate
and activate the appliance.
Make sure that the options are suitable for the
programme.
1) After maximum 5 hours, the programme ends automatically.
2) It can happen that some area remains humid when drying big items (e.g. bed sheets ).
If the drying results are not satisfactory
• The set programme was incorrect.
• The filter is clogged.
• The Heat Exchanger is clogged.
• There was too much laundry in the appliance.
• The drum is dirty.
• Incorrect setting of the conductivity sensor
( See chapter "Settings - Adjustment of the
remaining laundry moisture degree " for better
setting).
• The airflow slots are clogged.
• Room temperature is too low or too high
( optimal room temperature 18°C to 25°C )
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TECHNICAL DATA
Height x Width x Depth 850 x 596 x 638 mm (maximal 662 mm)
Max. depth with the appliance door open 1107 mm
Max. width with the appliance door open 958 mm
Adjustable height 850 mm (+ 15 mm - feet regulation)
Drum volume 118 l
Maximum load volume 8 kg
Voltage 230-240 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Sound power level 66 dB
Necessary fuse 13 A
Total power 800 W
Energy efficiency class A++
Energy consumption on the standard cotton pro-
gramme with the full load.
1)
1,93 kWh
Energy consumption on the standard cotton pro-
gramme with the partial load.
2)
1,08 kWh
Annual energy consumption
3) 234,7 kWh
Left-on mode power absorption
4) 0,50 W
Off mode power absorption
4) 0,50 W
Type of use Household
Allowed ambient temperature + 5°C to + 35°C
Level of protection against ingress of solid parti-
cles and moisture ensured by the protective cov-
er, except where the low voltage equipment has
no protection against moisture
IPX4
Gas designation R290
Weight 0,140 kg
1) With reference to BS EN 61121. 8 kg of cotton centrifuged at 1000 rpm.
2) With reference to BS EN 61121. 4 kg of cotton centrifuged at 1000 rpm.
3) Energy consumption per year in kWh, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at
full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption per cycle
will depend on how the appliance is used (according to UK Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations).
4) With reference to BS EN 61121.
The information given in the chart above is compliant with the UK Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regula-
tions.
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CONSUMPTION DATA
Programme Spun at / residual humidity
Drying time
1)
Energy con-
sumption
2)
Cottons Eco 8 kg
Cupboard Dry 1400 rpm / 50% 145 min. 1,59 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 178 min. 1,93 kWh
Cottons 8 kg
Iron Dry 1400 rpm / 50% 110 min. 1,18 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 140 min. 1,45 kWh
Cottons Eco 4 kg
Cupboard Dry 1400 rpm / 50% 89 min. 0,90 kWh
1000 rpm / 60% 104 min. 1,08 kWh
Synthetics 3,5 kg
Cupboard Dry 1200 rpm / 40% 62 min. 0,59 kWh
800 rpm / 50% 81 min. 0,79 kWh
1) For partial loads, the cycle time is shorter and appliance uses less energy.
2) Improper ambient temperature and/or poorly centrifuged laundry can prolong cycle time and increase
the energy consumption.
QUICK GUIDE
DAILY USE
1 2
3
5
4
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1. Push the On/Off button to turn on the
appliance.
2. Use the programme dial to set the programme.
3. Together with the programme you can set 1 or
more special options. To activate or deactivate
an option touch the relevant button.
4. To start the programme, Touch the Start/
Pause button.
5. The appliance starts.
CLEANING THE FILTER
1 32
At the end of each cycle the filter symbol
appears on the display and you must clean the
filter.
PROGRAMME TABLE
Programme
Load
1)
Properties / Fabric type
2)
3)
Cottons Eco
8 kg
Cycle to be used to dry cotton with
"cotton cupboard" dryness level, with
maximum energy saving.
/
Cottons 8 kg
Cycle defined to dry cottons items of
different size / different weaving alto-
gether.
/
Synthetics 3,5 kg Synthetic and mixed fabrics.
/
Delicates 4 kg
Delicate fabrics such as viscose, ray-
on, acrylic, and their blends.
/
Wool 1 kg
Woollen fabrics. Gentle drying of washable woollens.
Remove items immediately when the programme is
completed.
Time Dry 5 kg
With this programme you can use the
Time Dry option and set the pro-
gramme duration.
Drying time should be adequate to the
load, e.g. 2h for 5 kg of cotton.
/
Refresh 1kg Refreshing textiles that were in storage.
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Programme
Load
1)
Properties / Fabric type
2)
Easy Iron
1 kg (or 5
shirts)
Easy care fabrics for which a minimum
of ironing is necessary. The drying re-
sults can be different from one type of
fabric to another. Shake the items be-
fore putting them in the appliance.
When the programme has ended, im-
mediately remove the items and put
them on a hanger.
/
Sportwear 2 kg
Sportswear, thin and light fabrics, mi-
crofiber, polyester.
/
Denim 4 kg
Leisure clothing such as jeans, sweat-
shirts of different material thicknesses
(e.g. at the neck, cuffs and seams).
/
Bed Linen 3kg
Bed linen such as single and double
sheets, pillowcases, duvet cover.
/
Mix EasyDry 3kg
Cotton and synthetic fabrics. Low
temperature programme. Delicate pro-
gramme with warm air.
/
1) The maximum weight refers to dry items.
2) For fabric mark meaning see chapter HINTS AND TIPS: Preparing the laundry.
3) The Cottons Cupboard Dry ECO programme is the “Standard cotton programme” according to
UK Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations. It is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and it is
the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.
PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET ACCORDING TO UK ECODESIGN AND
ENERGY LABELLING REGULATIONS
Product Information Sheet
Trade Mark ZANUSSI
Model ZDH87A2DG
PNC916098960
Rated capacity in kg 8
Air vented or condenser tumble dryer Condenser
Energy efficiency class A++
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. Actual energy consumption per cycle will de-
pend on how the appliance is used.
234,7
Automatic tumble drier or non-automatic tumble drier Automatic
Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at full load in
kWh
1,93
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Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at partial load in
kWh
1,08
Power consumption of the off-mode in W 0,50
Power consumption in left-on mode in W 0,50
Duration of the left on mode in minutes 10
The 'standard cotton programme' used at full and partial load is the
standard drying programme to which the information in the label and the
fiche relates, this programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton
laundry and it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy con-
sumption for cotton.
Weighted programme time of the 'standard cotton programme at full and
partial load' in minutes
136
Programme time of the 'standard cotton programme at full load' in mi-
nutes
178
Programme time of the 'standard cotton programme at partial load' in mi-
nutes
104
Condensation efficiency class on a scale from G (least efficient) to A
(most efficient)
B
Average condensation efficiency of the standard cotton programme at full
load as a percentage
81
Average condensation efficiency of the standard cotton programme at
partial load as a percentage
81
Weighted condensation efficiency for the 'standard cotton programme at
full and partial load'
81
Sound power level in dB 66
Built in appliance Y/N No
The information given in the chart above is compliant with the UK Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regula-
tions.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the
packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help
protect the environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and electronic
appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked
with the symbol with the household waste.
Return the product to your local recycling facility or
contact your municipal office.
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