Brand: ZANUSSI
Category: Tumble Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for ZDC 37100 W
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:20 p.m.
Warranty Information
Zanussi warrants the appliance or any part thereof against faulty workmanship or materials for 12 months from purchase.
Loading the Laundry:
Open the door and place items in the drum one by one, shaking them out. Close the door. Ensure the door and filter area are clear of laundry.Selecting Time:
Turn the programme selector dial to the desired time. The Start/Pause light will flash.Programme Options:
Select options like 'Delicate' (lower temperature for delicate items, max 3kg load) or 'Textile' (Cotton or Synthetics) by pressing the corresponding buttons.Starting the Dryer:
Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cycle. The dryer will perform a drying phase followed by a 10-minute cooling phase.End of Cycle:
When the 'End/Anticrease' light illuminates, the drying is complete. An anti-creasing phase of up to 30 minutes may follow. Remove laundry promptly. If not removed, the dryer will stop automatically. Turn the dial to 'Off' to switch off. Empty the water reservoir and clean filters after each use.Troubleshooting and error codes
| Malfunction | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer does not work. | Mains plug is not plugged in or fuse is not working correctly. | Plug in at mains socket. Check fuse in fuse box (domestic installation). |
| Loading door is open. | Close loading door. | |
| Have you pressed the START/PAUSE button? | Press the START/PAUSE button again. | |
| Drying results unsatisfactory. | Wrong programme selected. | Select a different programme the next time you dry (see “Overview of programmes” section). |
| Lint filter clogged. | Clean lint filter. | |
| Heat exchanger clogged with lint. | Clean heat exchanger. | |
| Incorrect volume of laundry. | Observe recommended loading volumes. | |
| Ventilation slots in base area covered up. | Uncover ventilation slots in base area. | |
| Residue on inside surface of drum or drum ribs. | Clean inside surface of drum and drum ribs. | |
| Conductance of water at installation site differs from standard setting of machine. | Re-programme standard setting for degree of drying (see 'Programming options' section). | |
| Loading door does not close. | Fine strainer not in place and/or large mesh filter not locked in place. | Install fine strainer and/or snap large mesh filter into place. |
| When pressing a button, the corresponding button flashes several times. | Washing protection. After the start of the programme, the option can no longer be set. | Turn the programme knob to "0" Set the programme again. |
| Drying cycle ends shortly after programme starts. END → light illuminated. | Not enough washing loaded or washing loaded is too dry for selected programme. | Select time programme. |
| Programme inactive, Water reservoir full light illuminated. | Water reservoir is full. | Empty the water reservoir, then start programme with START/PAUSE button. |
| Drying cycle lasts an unusually long time. | Lint filter clogged. | Clean lint filter. |
| Heat exchanger clogged with lint. | Clean heat exchanger. | |
| DELICATE button pressed and load volume too big. | DELICATE is only suitable for use with loads of up to 3 kg! | |
| Load volume too big. | Reduce load volume. | |
| Laundry insufficiently predrained. | Laundry must be adequately pre-drained. |