TCL C1208DRW Tumbler Dryer Owner’s Manual

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Tumbler Dryer
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model: C1208DRW

C1208DRW Tumbler Dryer

• Before using your machine,please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
• The drawings in this manual are for instruction only, they may vary from the model you buy
• This manual is also available online.

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your machine properly. Just a little preventative care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your machine. You’ll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service.

Safety Warning

During the use of the dryer, please pay attention to safety precautions and operate it carefully based on common sense. The TCL company is not liable for any loss due to improper use.
The degree of harm or injury caused by misoperation is categorized and illustrated by the following symbols.
Warning: Violating the identified items may result in serious injury or death.
Note: Violating the identified items may result in minor injury or property damage.
The following symbols are used to indicate the items to be followed.
This symbol indicates the prohibited item.
The symbol indicates the item that must be executed.
The symbol is a warning and indicates the refrigerant is flammable. Fill steam generators only with liquids specified by the manufacturer
It means warning and matters to be noticed.
Intended Use

• This appliance is intended for private home use only.

• Do not install or operate this appliance anywhere that is possible to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions. There is a risk that the appliance may be damaged if any left over water in the appliance freezes. If the hoses freeze up, they may crack and burst.

• This appliance must only be used drying and freshening up domestic laundry, making up items that have been washed with water and are suitable for tumble drying (check the label on the item). Using this appliance for any other purpose outside if its intended application is forbidden.
  This is a Class I appliance. Please pay attention to electrical safety during operation!

• Connect dryer to a dedicated 10A socket outlet. Do not operate from extension lead or socket outlet board.

• In order to ensure the correct installation and use of the socket and electrical safety, the socket must be installed and the groundwire shall be connected by the personnel with el-ectrician common sense.

• When the dryer is not in use, it shall be unplugged to ensure safety.

For safety reasons, please use original parts and accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
If the dryer can no longer be used, please cut the power cord off and destroy the door hook mechanism. Waste appliances shall be disposed of at a designated disposal center.
Do not dry any clothes made of materials that shall not be dried with the dryer.
If unsure check laundry label attached to clothing.
Do not dry clothes that have not been washed.
Do not lean on the door of the dryer or sit or stand on the dryer.
Do not expose to flame .
Frost damage may be caused if the ambient temperature around the dryer is below 0℃. In order to ensure that the dryer can work better, the ambient temperature should not be lower than 5℃, or higher than 35℃.
Children are not allowed to play packaging materials, such as plastic bags, in order to prevent children from suffocating.
Refrigerant must be disposed of professionally as they may cause eye injuries or ignition. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damage prior to proper disposal. When disposing of the appliance, do so only at an authorized waste disposal center.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons(including children)with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance byaperson responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Addition：
The maximum mass of dry textile material in kilograms to be used in the appliance.
Lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the Tumble Dryer.
Clothes that have been exposed to industrial chemicals and paints should not be dried due to the added risk of fire.
The Lint filters must be cleaned before or after each use.
Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.
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 be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
WARNING: Never stopatumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated
For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, a carpet must not obstruct the openings;
The appliance must not be installed behindalockable door, a sliding door oradoor with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted.
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sourcessuch as in a tumble dryer.
The items become warm causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat.
If the heat cannot escape,the items can become hot enough to catch fire.Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard.
If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaninated by hair care products be placed inatumble dryer they should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent -this will reduce but not eliminate, the hazard.
Indicates prohibited items
I ndicates executed items
– Do not unplug the power cord or power off the dryer when it is in normal operation.When the dryer is not in use or under cleaning, the power cord must be unplugged.Do not pull the power cord.
– Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands.

Installation Instructions

Dryer Schematic

Note: Please use the above figure as reference only. Due to product improvement and series expansion, the appearance, color and functional components of the product you have purchased may not be consistent with the figure. The actual product purchased shall prevail.
List of Accessories

Dryer Installation

I. Precautions before Installation

• Be careful when lifting the dryer.
• Check for transport damage of the dryer. The damaged dryer shall not be powered on. In case of damage, please contact the seller;
• During transportation and operation, the dryer should not tilt by more than 45°. If it is tilted, please stand it upright for 2 hours before powering on;
• The dryer should be installed in a dry and ventilated place without moisture, steam or water (such as next to the faucets in bathrooms or open balconies), cotton dust piles or direct sunlight;
• Do not use ovens or gas appliances near the dryer, so as to avoid danger;
• It is recommended to put the dryer near the washing machine to dry clothes after they have been washed and spun.
• The dryer shall not be placed in a dusty place to prevent the accumulated dust from blocking the air duct of the dryer.
• All packaging materials should be removed from the dryer. Make sure no items are placed on the top.
• The dryer should be placed on a solid flat surface.
• During installation, use the leveling feet to make sure the dryer is level and stable. Do not use plush carpet, wooden strips or similar to fill the gaps between its feet andthe floor, so as to prevent interference with its operation.
• At least 5 cm shall be kept between the dryer and any furniture or walls.

II. Dryer Installation

1. Adjust the leveling feet to level the dryer.
2. Connect to the power supply.
   Before powering on, check: 1) Whether the power voltage meets the requirements;

2. Whether the power socket matches the plug of the dryer;
3. Whether the power socket can withstand the maximum power of the dryer and whether the socket is reliably
   grounded;

3. Drain pipe installation There are two ways in which you can handle the drainage of condensate. As default, the condensate will accumulate in the water tank, and will need to be emptied after each cycle. Alternatively, if the dryer is within reach of a draining outlet, follow the steps below to connect your dryer to your draining outlet:

1. Disconnect the drain hose and connector attached to the back of the dryer.
2. Connect the external drain hose to the removed drain hose plastic connector.

Notes:

1. Water hose connections shall
2. After connection, the height of the drain hose should not exceed 1m above the ground;
3. The external drain hose may be shortened if it is too long.
4. If you need to remove the external drain hose, make sure you disconnect at the plastic connector. Then, make sure that you re-connect the plastic connector to the short tube off the water tank to prevent any water leakage.

Quick Start

Notes
Before using the dryer, please make sure that the dryer has been properly installed according to the installation instructions.

1. Drying preparation

Notes
Clothes should be wrung out before putting them into the dryer .

II. Drying startup

III. Drying end
When the drying program is complete, the tone will be triggered, and “End” will be displayed

1. Open the door
2. Pull out the
3. Empty the water to take out the water tank tank and re-install screen
4. Clean the filter
5. Disconnect the power supply clothes tank (Skip step 2 and 3 if you have connected the drain hose)

Notes
If the socket with a switch is used, please power off the dryer by directly pressing the switch.
Steam Dry Use
IV
A light spray of water mist is introduced to produce a gentle steam layer over your garments. This reduces wrinkles and creases and helps to lighten and fluff your garments so that they’re comfortable and ready to wear.
3) Select a program with Steam Dr

1. Remove the water tank.
   Fill a fitting measuring cup with 100ml of water and pour into the front of the water box

Notes

• The program “Steam Dry” is intended for wrinkle removal of dry clothes .

• When using the steam drying program, 100 ml of pure water needs to be added each time. After adding water and selecting the program, the machine runs for 20 minutes.
  The added water will be completely consumed after each complete cycle of operation.

• After each use, no matter whether the water tank is full or not, the display panel will show the icon ‘Clean the water tank’.

• When the condensate water tank is full, there will be a short alarm sound, and then the icon of ‘Cleaning the water tank’ flashes, the machine will be forced to stop at the same time. So the water overflow will not occur during use. When the alarm sound ends, the icon of ‘Clean the water tank’ will be always on.

• If there is no water in the steam water tank, the steam function will not operate and will not cause damage or safety risk.

• When the icon ‘Clean the water tank’ appears, do not press Start/Pause untill you have finished cleaning the water tank.

Preparations for Drying

Check before drying clothes

• Empty the water tank and install it in place.
• Clean the lower lint filter and install it in place.
• Check the clothes for any special drying requirements

| • Take any coins, sand, keys and other things out of the pockets of the clothes.
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| • Tie, button or zip the clothes up if any.
| • Do not put too many clothes into the dryer. Loosen the clothes before putting them into the dryer.
| • When drying clothes, to prevent buttons of the clothes from making noise, please turn the clothes with buttons inside out before putting them into the dryer.
| • Fragile clothes shall be put into nylon net for drying.

Common sense and guidelines of the dryer

• The clothes shall be wrung out before putting them into the tumbler for drying. Do not put saturated clothes in dryer. The less water content of clothes and the shorter the drying time, thus reducing energy consumption;

• Loosen the clothes before putting them into the dryer to speed up the drying process;

• Do not overload the the dryer with too many clothes;

• Use wet towel to regularly clean the inner drum and lint filter;

• Clean the filter screen of the condenser regularly;

• The lint filter must be fully dried before putting it back into the dryer;

• To obtain a uniform drying effect, please classify the types of the clothes and select drying programs according to the types of the fabrics. To protect the clothes from damages, different drying programs shall be selected according to the information on the labels of the clothes;

• Please do not dry fabrics covered with pulp since the hardened pulp will form a thin layer that may compromise the drying performance;

• It is recommended to use“Time Dry”function to dry when there is a small amount of fabric;

• Please ensure that the ventilation port is not blocked or sealed;

• Warm fabrics feel wetter than those at normal temperature. Please do not over dry the clothes.
  Notes

• This dryer is for household use only; and please operate it according to the recommended drying capacity and programs.

• Do not dry fine fabrics that may be easily damaged, such as silks and man-made fabrics, to prevent winkles.

Instructions for Use

②Program Selection Field

Steam Dry*: Please add clean water before use the Steam Dry.( Refer to Page9—Ⅳ.
Steam Dry Use )

| Display field: To display the operation status of the dryer
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Time display/alarm message
Clean the water tank
Extreme-drying
Standard-drying
Semi-drying
Child lock
Clean the filter screen
Mute
Anti-wrinkle

④ Function selection field oo
Dry Level
Dry Level Selection
For adjusting the dry level of clothes. There are three levels available, namely, semi-drying, standard-drying and extreme-drying;

1. The dry level button can be pressed for selection only before the startup of a drying program.
2. When the button is pressed repeatedly, the dry level cycles from semi-drying, standard-drying to extreme-drying.
   Semi drying: the clothes will be semi-dried after completing the program; Standard-drying: the clothes will be fully dried and can be put on directly; Extreme-drying: the clothes will be over dried and can be stored;

Time Dry Drying Time Adjustment
When the “Steam Dry”, “Cool Air” or “Warm Air” program is selected, this button can be used to adjust the drying time with an increment of 10 minutes.
Child Lock Child Lock Function
This function can be used to effectively prevent the misoperation by children. The specific settings about “how to unlock ‘Child Lock'” are as follows:

Mute Dry
Mute Dry Function
The mute dry can be activated by selecting this function and can be deac tivated by selecting this function again.
Anti-Wrinkle
Anti-Wrinkle Function
This function can be selected to prevent the winkles of clothes that are not timely taken out after the completion of the program. In this function, the dryer will automatically run intermittently for 120 minutes.
Delay Delay Function
After enabling this function,the scheduled time will be displayed. After reaching the time,the program will start to run and dispaly there maining drying time.
Temperature Selection Temp.
40℃, 50℃ and 60℃ are available for selection.
Note
When the “Child Lock” is enabled, the dryer cannot by controlled by pressing any key, except for the power button. To control the dryer, the “Child Lock” shall be unlocked first.
►IIStart/Pause: Press to start the drying program. Press again to pause the drying program
Notes

• The above programs are only recommendations, users can choose the suitable program according to personal habits.
• In any program, the actual drying duration will be automatically adjusted and may vary depending on the ambient temperature, humidity, type and weight of clothing, and moisture after dehydration.
• Before drying any clothes, please check whether the clothes are suitable for drying with the dryer according to the label on the clothes.
• To dry a small amount of clothes, it is recommended to choose “Time Dry”function. if the clothes are not completely dried, a timing adjustable function may be chosen to continue the drying. In a timing adjustable function, the humidity will not be determined automatically. After the program ends, If the clothes are still wet, please repeat the function or adjust the drying time until the clothes are dried.
• If the clothes are twisted during drying, the operation can be suspended and shake out the clothes to dry again. Some parts of heavy clothes (jeans or large towels) may not be completely dried due to features of their materials. If you find that the clothes are not fully dried after the program is completed, it is recommended to use the “Time Dry” function to adjust the drying time.
• When drying woolen clothes, please turn the inside of the clothes out.

Cleaning and Maintenance

**** Unplug the power plug from the socket before cleaning and maintenance.

• Clean the Lint Filter Screen
  To ensure good ventilation in the drying process, please clean the filter before or after performing each drying program.

Note: After cleaning, reinstall the filter screen in place.

• Clean the Dryer
  Use a rag to remove the dust or stains on the surface and main control board of the dryer.
  Do not to use organic solvents or corrosives for cleaning to avoid damage to the dryer.

• Clean the Drum
  After the dryer runs for a period of time, the calcium contained in the clothing care agent or water will form a barrier layer, which user can’t see clearly with the naked eye.The inner wall of the tumbler shall be cleaned regularly with a wet rag.

• Empty the Water Tank When the dryer is running, the steam condenses into water and will be stored in the water tank. Note: The condensate water cannot be drunk or used for making food. Upon the completion of the program, the water tank should be emptied in time.

• Clean the Bottom Lint Filter For the best drying effect, please regularly check whether there is cotton wool in the lint filter and clean it in time. Please disconnect the power before cleaning the lower lint filter:

Note: Do not clean the lint filter with any sharp tool to protect the filter screen

Service Guide

center
“E2”| Humidity sensor failure| Please contact the service center
“E3”| Temperature sensor failure| Please contact the service center
“DOP”| Door not closed properly.| Close the door of the dryer
Door lock failure| Please contact the service center

Troubleshooting

Note
The dryer can be repaired only by authorized professional service technicians!
Before contacting the service center, please confirm if you can deal with the failure or if you have any improper operation.

power supply or the plug is normal.
• Check whether the power switch is turned on.
The dryer cannot be started| • Check whether the door is closed properly.
• Check whether the “Start/Pause” button for program selection has been pressed.
The door is opened automatically| • Press the handle of the door to lock it in place.
• Check if the dryer is over-loaded.
Drying criteria are not met or the drying time is too long| • Clean the filter screen.
• Select an appropriate drying program.
• Make sure that the fan cover is not blocked.

No tes
If the above troubleshooting steps do not solve your problem:

1. Set the program to the Off position.
2. Disconnect the power supply.
3. Contact TCL Customer Service Centre.

Main Technical Parameters

Main Technical Parameters

Note: Our Company reserves the right to change the design of the product. The product you purchase may have been improved, and may not be exactly the same as that indicat-ed herein. However, the performance and usage of the product remain the same. Please rest assured to use it.

Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection
Packaging materials

• **** stands for recyclable materials.

  PE = Polyethylene
  PS = Polystyrene
  PP = Polypropylene
  Materials made from above substances can be recycled and directly disposed of into the appropriate dustbins.

• The symbol “ ” on the product or package means that the product or the package should not be disposed as appliance waste. Instead, it should be sent to an electrical and electronic device disposal station. Properly disposing waste electrical appliances could protect the environment and human health from negative impacts. Otherwise, such as the electrical appliances may cause waste.

Energy Saving information
To save energy and protect the environment, we hereby recommend as follows:

• Try to make the machine work at a heavy load for it is not economical to work at a small load.
• Do not dry clothes that already have been dried, so as to avoid wrinkling clothes and save energy.
• Please select the drying program according to the types of clothes.
• Clean the filter regularly to avoid additional drying times and higher power consumption. This is because after the filter screen is blocked, the air path is not smooth, which leads to the high humidity of the hot air in the barrel, and the moisture can not come out. Although it is heating, it does not play the role of drying.
• Keep the room ventilated and make sure that the room temperature does not exceed 35°C.

Wiring Diagram

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