Electrical connections, Before you start using your dryer – Creda TVS3 User Manual

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Open window venting

1. The end of the tube
should be directed
downwards, to prevent
warm moist air from
condensing in the room
or in the dryer.

!

Ensure that the dryer is adequately ventilated and

that the end of the vent tube is not directed towards
the air intake duct.
!

The vent tube must always be fitted for optimum

performance.
!

Make sure that the vent tube and air intake vents

are not obstructed or blocked.
!

The dryer must not recycle exhaust air.

!

Misusing a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard.

!

Do not discharge exhaust air into a flue which is

used for exhaust fumes from other appliances that
burn gas or other fuels.

Electrical connections

Make sure of the following before you insert the plug
into the the electrical socket:

The socket must be grounded.

The socket must be able to sustain the machines
maximum power, which is indicated on the rating
label (

see Dryer Description

).

Power voltage must be within the values indicated
on the rating label (

see Dryer Description

).

The socket must be compatible with the dryers
plug. Should this not be the case, replace the
plug or the socket.

!

The dryer must not be installed outdoors, even if

the space is sheltered. It can be very dangerous if it
is exposed to rain or storms.

!

Once installed, the dryers electrical wire and plug

must be within easy reach.

!

Do not use extension cords.

!

The power cord must not be bent or squashed.

!

The power cord supplied is fitted with a BS1363

plug and a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. If you need to
replace the fuse, use only those rated at 13 amp
(13A) and ASTA approved to BS1362.

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Moulded plug

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The plug must not be used

without the fuse cover in place.
If a replacement fuse holder/cover
is required, it must be of the
same colour coding or wording
as shown on the base of the plug.
Replacements are available
from authorised dealers.

Changing the plug

The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance
with the following:
GREEN / YELLOW

-

EARTH

BLUE

-

NEUTRAL

BROWN

-

LIVE

If a replacement plug is to be fitted, the appropriate
wire must be connected to the correct terminal, as
follows:

!

If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type,

then the cut-off plug must be disposed of safely. DO
NOT leave it where it can be inserted into a socket
and create a shock hazard.

!

The power supply cord should be checked periodically

and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this
dryer and fitted only by authorised technicians (

see

Service

). New or longer power cords are supplied at

an extra charge by authorised dealers.

!

The manufacturer denies any responsibility should

any of these rules not be followed.

!

If in doubt about any of the above consult a qualified

electrician.

Before you start using your dryer

Once you have installed your dryer and before you
use it, clean the inside of the drum to remove any
dust that could have accumulated during transport.

Green and Yellow
(Earth) wire to terminal
marked ‘E’, symbol ,
or coloured green and
yellow.

13A ASTA approved
fuse to BS1362.

Brown (Live) wire to
terminal marked ‘L’ or
coloured red.

Blue (Neutral) wire to
terminal marked ‘N’ or
coloured black.

Cord clamp

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