Brand: ZANUSSI
Category: Tumble Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for ZDC68560W
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:31 p.m.
- Important Safety Information: Read the manual carefully before use. Avoid unnecessary accidents by being familiar with operation and safety features.
- General Safety: Do not modify the appliance. Not for use by persons with reduced capabilities without supervision. Ensure children and pets do not climb inside. Remove sharp objects before use. Do not dry items that accumulate heat (cushions, quilts) or items soiled with flammable solvents. Always unplug after use and cleaning. Do not attempt self-repair.
- Installation: Appliance is heavy, handle with care. Check for damage before use. Remove all packaging. Electrical work must be done by a qualified electrician. Ensure adequate ventilation. Appliance must be transported vertically.
- Use: For domestic use only. Dry only fabrics suitable for machine drying. Do not overload. Do not dry unwashed items. Ensure clothes are not dripping wet.
- Child Safety: Keep children and pets away from the appliance. Packaging components can be dangerous.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Regularly clean lint filters and empty water reservoir. Clean heat exchanger as needed.
- Troubleshooting: Refer to the table for common problems and solutions.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem1) | Possible cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer does not work. | Dryer not connected to mains supply. | Plug in at mains socket. Check fuse in fuse box (domestic installation). |
| Loading door opened. | Close loading door | |
| The START PAUSE button not pressed. | Press the START PAUSE button. | |
| Unsatisfactory drying results. | Incorrect programme set. | Set suitable programme.2) |
| Fluff filters clogged. | Clean fluff filters.3) | |
| Heat exchanger clogged. | Clean heat exchanger.3) | |
| Max. loading exceeded. | Respect max. loading volume. | |
| Covered ventilation grill. | Uncover ventilation grill in base area. | |
| Residue inside the drum. | Clean the drum inside. | |
| High water hardness. | Set suitable water hardness4). | |
| Loading door does not close | Filters not locked in place. | Install fine filter and/or snap course filter into place. |
| Err(Error) on the LCD.5) | Attempt to change parameters after start of the programme. | Turn the dryer off and on. Set requested parameters. |
| No drum light | Programme selector in OFF position. | Turn it to DRUM LIGHT (if available) or to any programme. |
| Defective light bulb. | Replace light bulb (see next section). | |
| Abnormally elapsing time on the LCD5) | Time to end is calculated on the basis of: type, volume and dampness of laundry. | Automatic process; this is not a machine fault. |
| Programme inactive | Full water reservoir. | Empty water reservoir3), press START PAUSE button. |
| Drying cycle too short | Small laundry volume./Too dry laundry for selected programme. | Select time programme or higher drying level (e.g. EXTRA DRY ). |
| Fluff filters clogged. | Clean fluff filters. | |
| To high loading volume. | Respect max. loading volume. | |
| Drying cycle too long6) | Laundry insufficiently spun. | Spun adequately the laundry. |
| Particularly high room temperature - no machine fault. | Lower the room temperature if possible. |