Tumble Dryer Instruction Book
Contents Safety Advice Electrical Requirements Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer Where to put and vent your Dryer How to use your Dryer Sorting your laundry Wash Care Labels Items requiring special attention The Controls Guide to Drying Times How to Remove and Clean the Fluff Filter Caring for your Dryer If something goes wrong If it still won’t work 3-4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contain
For your safety IMPORTANT Using your Tumble Dryer is easy. Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time. NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER ● Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer. ● Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose to be obstructed.
For your safety ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● When the dryer is not in use, switch off, remove plug, and close the door. Comply with the specified electrical requirements. Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate ventilation. (see “Where to put and vent your dryer”) Use the vent hose for optimum drying performance. Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on the control.
Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer Heat Selector Switch Mains On/Off Indicator Light (if fitted) Timer Knob Filter Assembly (on inside of the door) Door Release Exhaust Air Grille Where to put and vent your dryer ● Your tumble dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hob, cooker, heater, or eye level grill as flames from the burners could cause damage to your machine.
How to use your dryer 1. Plug in, switch on electricity. WARNING: WHEN SWITCHING ON OR OFF, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY 3. Open the door. Check that the fluff filter is clean (see section How to remove and clean the fluff filter). 2. Sort your laundry (see section “Sorting Your Laundry”) 4. Load the dryer placing the clothes carefully in the drum, pushing them well towards the back and away from the door seal. Close the door. 5.
Sorting your laundry 1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before washing and drying. 2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have done this for each item before the washing stage. 3. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each item before drying.This saves you time and money. WARNING: CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED DRIPPING WET 4.
Wash Care Labels Most of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be dried away from direct heat. The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giving full washing and drying instructions. These should always be followed carefully especially when you are drying something for the first time.
Items requiring special attention Blankets and Bedspreads The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course, vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the machine will have difficulty drying them properly. Blankets (and Garments) made from Acrylic fibres (e.g. Acilan, Courtelle, Orion and Dralon) must be dried with special care on Low heat setting.
The Controls Setting the timer Turn the Timer clockwise to select the required drying time. The drying time for both heat settings is controlled by the timer. All you have to do is turn the Timer Control clockwise slightly past the required time and then back to the required time. Do not rotate the knob beyond 120 (maximum drying time) or past the zero stop. If you have selected more time than you require turn the knob anti-clockwise to select the correct time required.
Guide to Drying Times Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on appliance control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by: The amount of water Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the remaining in the suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may clothes after sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect. spinning The type of fabric Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different thicknesses.
How to remove and clean the fluff filter To remove the filter A very important part of your dryer is the fluff filter at the front edge of the drum. It’s there to trap the particles of lint and fluff which are normally blown away when clothes are dried on the washing-line. if the filter is allowed to become blocked, the passage of warm air through the drum will be severely restricted. This means your clothes will take much longer than normal to dry and the cost of drying them will be increased.
If something goes wrong First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for your problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office. If after this you still cannot get your machine to work, follow the advice given on the next page. Problem Check these things first ‘It won’t start’ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ‘It is taking a long time to dry’ 1.
If it still won’t work... Contact the Service Office if something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve been through the check-list on the previous page: 1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains. 2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer (outside the UK). When you contact us we will want to know the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Your name, address and postcode. Your telephone number. Clear and concise details of the fault. The model number and the serial number of your dryer.
PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. October 2002 Part No.
