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SERVICE MANUAL TUMBLE DRYER Condensation tumble ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS Publication dryer with heat pump number Customer Care - EMEA Training and Operations Support Technical Support New Collection 599 74 12-74 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 SERIES Edition: 08/2015 - Rev. 01...
1.1 Safety measures Before starting work on a piece of equipment, check that the earth in the lodgings is working properly by using an appropriate tool and follow the instructions described/illustrated on the Electrolux Learning Gateway portal http://electrolux.edvantage.net ...
1.2 Installation Remove the external film. If necessary use a cutter blade Take off the cardboard cover and remove the corner elements. Remove the polystyrene base and set the tumble dryer in position. WARNING The tumble dryer weighs approximately 60 Kg Adjust the four feet so that the appliance is installed perfectly level (using a spirit level), to allow for the correct flow of condensation water into the...
2 Technical characteristics Power supply voltage. 230 V Power supply frequency 50 Hz Energy class Maximum power absorption 1,050 W 900 W Maximum energy consumed per 1 hour cycle 1.6 KW/h 1.85 KW/h Drum volume 118 litres Foot adjustment +1.5 cm Weight approx.
2.1 Power supply management Depending on the characteristics of the main circuit board, and irrespective of the model, the appliance can be completely cut off from the mains, or alternatively set to a special, lower energy consumption mode. When the 0 Watt power supply circuit is inserted in the main circuit board, the appliance consumption is automatically cut to 0.
4 Control panel Condensation tumble dryers with a heating element air heating system differ in that 3 stylings are available: Series 6 Series 7 Series 8 Series 9 4.1 Series 6 1. 15 position programme selector dial 5. Start/Pause button 2.
4.1.2 On/Off button Press the On/Off button to turn the tumble dryer on or off. If the button is pressed and the selector was left in the central position, the display will show a series of dashes whereas, if you select a programme before pressing the On/Off button, when you turn on the appliance, the display will show the amount of time necessary for the drying cycle to be completed and any LEDs related to the programme will be lit.
4.1.3 Option buttons The three option buttons are used to change the selected programme according to personal requirements and preferences: Long anti-crease. Acoustic signal (buzzer). Press one or more buttons to enable or disable the relevant options. When one or more options have been enabled, the related LEDs are lit and if the options picked affect the cycle time, the display will be automatically updated.
4.1.4 Time-controlled drying Select the time-controlled programme on the selector dial in order to set the desired drying time by pressing the TIME button. When the TIME button is pressed, the corresponding LED is lit and each time the button is pressed or if the button is held own, the time increases in 10-minute steps, from a minimum of 10 minutes to a maximum of 120 minutes (2 hours).
4.1.5 Delay start Press this button to postpone the selected programme start. Once you have pressed this button, the related LED is lit and the display shows 0’. To increase the time, press the button repeatedly or hold it down: the time will change in 30-minute steps for up to 90 minutes max, then the time will change in one-hour steps up to a maximum of 20 hours.
4.1.6 Start/pause When a programme is selected and the appliance door is closed, simply press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle. The corresponding LED will stop flashing and will remain lit permanently, while the display is consequently updated. Should the door not be closed, the display will not show the time left until the end of the cycle but error “Err” and the LED will flash.
4.1.7 Key combinations Some extra options or operating modes can be selected using specific key combinations. The functions available and the related key combinations to set them are: - Child lock. - Change water conductivity. - Permanent removal of water collection tank full alarm. - Enable or disable buzzer.
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Water conductivity The conductivity of the water used to wash the laundry varies from area to area; the conductivity sensor is set to a standard level, significant variations in conductivity level may have a negative effect on the final results of drying (laundry that is either too dry or still damp). These variations can be noted particularly in “slightly damp”...
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Permanent removal of water collection tank full alarm In washer dryers where the water drain kit is fitted, in order to stop the water collection tank full alarm from being displayed automatically at the end of every cycle, press the Delicate and Delay Start buttons to disable this alarm.
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Demo mode The Demo mode is particularly used in showrooms to demonstrate to customers how the appliance works, by simulating the drying cycle. To enter demo mode, turn on the tumble dryer at the On/Off button and turn the programme selector dial by three positions and press the Start/Pause and Delay Start buttons simultaneously.
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Diagnostics The diagnostics process is designed to check all the components in the tumble dryer. To enter diagnostics mode, proceed as follows: Leave the selector dial in the central position and turn on the tumble dryer at the On/Off button.
4.1.8 Warning LEDs There are three LEDs above the Start/Pause button dedicated to showing warnings, to remind the user to perform specific operations. Condensation water tank It lights up at the end of every cycle to remind the user to empty the condensation water collection tank or during the actual cycle if it is full.
4.2 Series 7 1. 16 position programme selector dial 5. Start/Pause button 2. On/Off button button 6. Start (lit continuously) Pause (flashing) LED 3. LCD display 7. Alarm LEDs and functions 4. Function button 8. Programme LEDs 4.2.1 Programme selector The selector dial fitted on series 7 is referred to as the HI-FI selector and it is used to select the desired washing programme;...
4.2.2 On/Off button Press the On/Off button to turn on the appliance; the first position at the top right is selected by default (except in special circumstances, for instance, if there is a power failure), the display shows the amount of time required for drying to be completed and the three icons corresponding to the drying, cooling, anti-crease phases are lit.
4.2.3 Option buttons The four option buttons are used to change the selected programme according to personal requirements and preferences: Dryness. Delicate. Long anti-crease. Buzzer. Press one or more buttons to enable or disable the relevant options. When one or more options have been enabled or the related LEDs are lit and if the options picked affect the cycle time, the display will be automatically updated.
Reverse Plus This option is not enabled on all programmes. When this option is selected the drum turns in the opposite direction more frequently that it would in a normal cycle, thus preventing the washing from becoming too tangled. After selecting this option, the display shows the following icon ...
4.2.5 Delay start Press this button to postpone the selected programme start. Once you have pressed this button, the related LED is lit and the display shows To increase the time, press the button repeatedly or hold it down: the time will change in 30-minute steps for up to 90 minutes max, then the time will change in one-hour steps up to a maximum of 20 hours.
4.2.6 Start/pause When a programme is selected and the appliance door is closed, simply press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle. The corresponding LED will stop flashing and will remain lit permanently, the icon depicting the cycle phase in progress will begin to flash while the display updates the amount of time left accordingly. Drying phase flashing Cooling phase flashing Anti-crease phase flashing...
4.2.7 Key Combinations Some extra options or operating modes can be selected using specific key combinations. The functions available and the related key combinations to set them are: - Child lock. - Change water conductivity. - Permanent removal of water collection tank full alarm. - Enable or disable buzzer.
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Water conductivity The conductivity of the water used to wash the laundry varies from area to area; the conductivity sensor is set to a standard level, significant variations in conductivity level may have a negative effect on the final results of drying (laundry that is either too dry or still damp). These variations can be noted particularly in “slightly damp”...
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Permanent removal of water collection tank full alarm In washer dryers where the water drain kit is fitted, in order to stop the water collection tank full alarm from being displayed automatically at the end of every cycle, press the Drying and Buzzer buttons to disable this alarm.
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Demo mode The Demo mode is particularly used in showrooms to demonstrate to customers how the appliance works, by simulating the drying cycle. To enter demo mode, turn on the tumble dryer at the On/Off button and turn the programme selector dial by three positions and press the Start/Pause and Delay Start buttons simultaneously.
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Diagnostics The diagnostics process is designed to check all the components in the tumble dryer. To enter diagnostics mode, proceed as follows: Turn on the tumble dryer at the On/Off button. Wait for the LEDs to be lit and for the buzzer to BEEP (if the alarm is not disabled).
4.2.8 Warning LEDs There are three LEDs above the Start/Pause button dedicated to showing warnings, to remind the user to perform specific operations. Condensation water tank It lights up at the end of every cycle to remind the user to empty the condensation water collection tank or during the actual cycle if it is full.
4.3 Series 8 1. 16 position programme selector dial 5. Start/Pause button 2. On/Off button button 6. Start (lit continuously) Pause (flashing) LED 3. LCD display 7. Programme LEDs 4. Function button 4.3.1 Programme selector The selector dial fitted on series 8 is referred to as the HI-FI selector and it is used to select the desired washing programme;...
4.3.2 On/Off button Press the On/Off button to turn on the appliance; the first position at the top right is selected by default (except in special circumstances, for instance, if there is a power failure), the display shows the amount of time required for drying to be completed and the three icons corresponding to the drying, cooling, anti-crease phases are lit.
4.3.3 Option buttons The four option buttons are used to change the selected programme according to personal requirements and preferences: Dryness. Long anti-crease. Spin speed. Buzzer. Press one or more buttons to enable or disable the relevant options. When one or more options have been enabled or the related LEDs are lit and if the options picked affect the cycle time, the display will be automatically updated.
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Long anti-crease This option is only enabled in programmes where a time for the anti-crease phase is already envisaged by default. This option allows you to extend the anti-crease phase by up to a maximum of 120 minutes (2 hours) in 30-minute steps.
4.3.4 Time-controlled drying Select the time-controlled programme on the selector dial in order to set the desired drying time by pressing the TIME button. When the TIME button is pressed, the related icon is lit and each time the button is pressed or if the button is held own, the time increases in 10-minute steps, from a minimum of 10 minutes to a maximum of 120 minutes (2 hours).
4.3.5 Delay start Press this button to postpone the selected programme start. Once you have pressed this button, the related LED is lit and the display shows To increase the time, press the button repeatedly or hold it down: the time will change in 30-minute steps for up to 90 minutes max, then the time will change in one-hour steps up to a maximum of 20 hours.
4.3.6 Start/pause When a programme is selected and the appliance door is closed, simply press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle. The corresponding LED will stop flashing and will remain lit permanently, the icon depicting the cycle phase in progress will begin to flash while the display updates the amount of time left accordingly. Drying phase flashing Cooling phase flashing Anti-crease phase flashing...
4.3.7 Key Combinations Some extra options or operating modes can be selected using specific key combinations. The functions available and the related key combinations to set them are: - Child lock. - Change water conductivity. - Permanent removal of water collection tank full alarm. - Enable or disable buzzer.
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Water conductivity The conductivity of the water used to wash the laundry varies from area to area; the conductivity sensor is set to a standard level, significant variations in conductivity level may have a negative effect on the final results of drying (laundry that is either too dry or still damp). These variations can be noted particularly in “slightly damp”...
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Permanent removal of water collection tank full alarm In washer dryers where the water drain kit is fitted, in order to stop the water collection tank full alarm from being displayed automatically at the end of every cycle, press the Drying and Buzzer buttons to disable this alarm.
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Demo mode The Demo mode is particularly used in showrooms to demonstrate to customers how the appliance works, by simulating the drying cycle. To enter demo mode, turn on the tumble dryer at the On/Off button and turn the programme selector dial by three positions and press the Start/Pause and Delay Start buttons simultaneously.
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Diagnostics The diagnostics process is designed to check all the components in the tumble dryer. To enter diagnostics mode, proceed as follows: Turn on the tumble dryer at the On/Off button. Wait for the LEDs to be lit and for the buzzer to BEEP (if the alarm is not disabled).
4.3.8 Warning LEDs There are three icons under the time indication on the display dedicated to showing warnings, to remind the user to perform specific operations. Condensation water tank It lights up at the end of every cycle to remind the user to empty the condensation water collection tank or during the actual cycle if it is full.
4.4.2 On/Off button The On/Off button is the only one in the series 9 styling that is not a touchkey. When turning on for the first time or after quitting the diagnostics system the machine will request you to set the language in which programmes are shown on the display and to adjust the time shown on the display.
4.4.4 Setting the time of day After selecting the language, the line of text displays the message "Time of day" and the current time is shown in the right hand figures As when setting the language, after approximately 3 seconds wait if no other button is pressed a help message is displayed inviting the customer to turn the dial and select the time of day, after a further 3 seconds a second help message is displayed, inviting the customer to press Start/Pause to confirm the selection.
4.4.5 Option buttons The four option buttons are used to change the selected programme according to personal requirements and preferences: Dryness. Long anti-crease. Spin speed. Buzzer. Press one or more buttons to enable or disable the relevant options. When one or more options have been enabled the related LEDs light up, the state of the selection is displayed for 5 seconds on the line of text and if the options picked affect the cycle time, the display will be automatically updated.
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Long anti-crease This option is only enabled in programmes where a time for the anti-crease phase is already envisaged by default. This option allows you to extend the anti-crease phase by up to a maximum of 120 minutes (2 hours) in 30-minute steps.
4.4.6 Time-controlled drying Select the time-controlled programme on the selector dial in order to set the desired drying time by pressing the TIME button, regardless of the level of humidity of the fabrics placed in the machine. When the programme TIME is selected the relevant icon lights up and the word TIME appears in the line of text.
4.4.7 Delay start Touch this button to postpone the selected programme start. After touching the touchkey once the line of text shows the message NO DELAYED START and the time indicated on the display remains unchanged, that is to say the total of the current time plus the cycle time. Current time cycle time 1:30 the display shows On touching the touchkey a second time the line of text shows the message END OF CYCLE and the time...
4.4.8 Start/pause When a programme is selected and the appliance door is closed, simply press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle. The corresponding LED will stop flashing and will remain lit permanently, the line of text will indicate the operating phase in progress, while the display will alternate between the cycle time and the time at which the cycle will end.
4.4.9 Key Combinations Some extra options or operating modes can be selected using specific key combinations. The functions available and the related key combinations to set them are: - Child lock. - Change water conductivity. - Permanent removal of water collection tank full alarm. - Enable or disable buzzer.
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Water conductivity The conductivity of the water used to wash the laundry varies from area to area; the conductivity sensor is set to a standard level, significant variations in conductivity level may have a negative effect on the final results of drying (laundry that is either too dry or still damp). These variations can be noted particularly in "slightly damp"...
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Permanent removal of water collection tank full alarm In washer dryers where the water drain kit is fitted, in order to stop the water collection tank full alarm from being displayed automatically at the end of every cycle, press the Drying and Buzzer buttons to disable this alarm.
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Demo mode The Demo mode is particularly used in showrooms to demonstrate to customers how the appliance works, by simulating the drying cycle. To enter demo mode, turn on the tumble dryer at the On/Off button and turn the programme selector dial by three positions and press the Start/Pause and Delay Start buttons simultaneously.
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Adjusting the time of day When switching on for the first time, after quitting the diagnostics system or when the set time does not correspond to the current time it is possible to adjust the time of day. In the first two cases the appliance switches automatically to the time adjustment menu, in the third case it is the operator who decides to enter the menu.
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Changing the language When switching on for the first time or if the language shown on the display is not the language required it is possible to change the language in which information is displayed. In the first case the appliance switches automatically to the language adjustment menu, in the second case it is the operator who decides to enter the menu.
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Diagnostics The diagnostics process is designed to check all the components in the tumble dryer. To enter diagnostics mode, proceed as follows: Turn on the tumble dryer at the On/Off button. Wait for the LEDs to be lit and for the buzzer to BEEP (if the alarm is not disabled).
4.4.10 Warnings There are three icons under the time indication on the display dedicated to showing warnings, to remind the user to perform specific operations. Condensation water tank It lights up at the end of every cycle to remind the user to empty the condensation water collection tank or during the actual cycle if it is full.
5 Selector dial positions in diagnostics The alarms are enabled during diagnostic testing of components. If an alarm appears, move the selector to the first position to exit the alarm status and, if necessary, continue the test (if the alarm is not triggered again).
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Position 3 Purpose of the test: to test the drum rotation motor in an anti- Anti-clockwise drum rotation clockwise direction. Components activated: motor TRIAC. Anti-clockwise direction relay. Drum rotation motor. Condensation water filling pump. The motor turns the drum anti-clockwise and the Behaviour: condensation water filling pump is in operation.
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Position 7 Open-circuited conductivity to check the conductivity sensor in open-circuit Purpose of the test: sensor conditions. Components activated: Conductivity sensor. Behaviour: The test lasts 4 seconds, during which the LCD flashes, displaying 000. At the end of the test, the LCD stops flashing and displays III.
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Position 10 Last alarm display and Purpose of the test: To see the alarm and delete it. possible reset Behaviour: The LCD display flashes and shows any alarm present. Working conditions: Turn the dial to position 10, paying attention not to stop in position 8 in order to avoid error 32.
6 Alarms Operation of the alarms is configurable according to the model. Some or all of the alarms may be displayed to the user. When an alarm condition occurs, the drying cycle may be interrupted or paused; in some cases, for safety reasons, a forced cooling cycle is performed.
6.3 Cancelling the last alarm memorized It is good practise to cancel the alarm code from memory: After reading the alarm, to check whether it is repeated during the diagnostics cycle. After effecting repairs to the appliance, to check whether it is repeated during testing. 1.
6.5 ALARMS TABLE Full name Action Notes and possible causes Pump disconnected (wiring or connector error). The cycle is suspended. Pump faulty. Condensation water filling pump If detected during configuration, the cycle start will Ex21 Water filling pump TRIAC error (short-circuit, alarm not be permitted.
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Full name Action Notes and possible causes The cycle is suspended. Motor TRIAC “sensing” circuit faulty If it is detected before the cycle starts, the cycle Main circuit board faulty. Ex53 start will not be permitted. The cycle is suspended. ...
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Full name Action Notes and possible causes The cycle is suspended. Faulty wiring. If it is detected before the cycle starts, the cycle Input voltage is lower than 175 V Inverter board faulty. start will not be permitted. ...
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Full name Action Notes and possible causes Motor Wiring Ex66 VSC motor plug not connected Stops cycle execution Motor Windings VSC Board VSC Board - Motor Wiring Ex67 VSC Current Trip Failure Stops cycle execution ...
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Full name Action Notes and possible causes NTC1 reading out of range. The cycle is suspended. Wiring failure. If it is detected before the cycle starts, the cycle Ex71 Drying NTC alarm NTC failure. start will not be permitted. ...
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Full name Action Notes and possible causes Only detected when configuration is performed. Wrong selector configuration (MCF) or missing Ex97 Missing programme on CTF alarm Does not allow the cycle to start. cycle on cycle table (CCF). ...
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Full name Action Notes and possible causes No action possible. Main board faulty. ExF6 Microprocessor safety reset Technical Support - A.D.L. 75/76 599 74 12-74 Rev.01...