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40000194.qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 2 Safety reminders WARNING Check that the product has no visible signs of damage before use. If damaged do not use and please call our national number: 08705 400 600. WARNING Do not use the product if the fluff filter is not in position or is damaged; fluff could be ignited. WARNING Foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, when heated become ignited by spontaneous combustion.
40000194.qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 3 Installation Contents Safety reminder Electrical requirements Installation requirements Preparing the load Clothes preparation Maximum drying weight Sorting the load Do not tumble dry Energy saving Opening the door 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 Before using the tumble dryer for the first time: ● please read this instruction book thoroughly. ● remove all items packed inside drum.
0000194.qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 4 Installation Preparing the load Installation requirements Preparing the load 1 SUPPLY CORD Before using the dryer for the first time wipe the inside of the drum and door with a damp cloth. Make sure that the laundry you are going to dry is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer, as shown by the care symbols on each item.
40000194.qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 5 Preparing the load C) By type of fabric Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table linen. Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of polyester or polyamid, as well as for cotton/synthetic mixes. Door Opening the door Pull on handle to open the door (fig. 3). 2 D) By drying level ● Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. ● For delicate articles press the ‘HEAT SETTING’ button to select low drying temperature.
40000194.qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 6 Filter Water container Filter Water Container IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before each drying cycle. The water removed from the laundry during the drying cycle is collected in a container at the bottom of the dryer. 3 When the container is full the ‘EMPTY WATER’ indicator on the control panel will light, and the container MUST be emptied.
40000194.qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 7 Condenser Support the container with both hands. When full, the water container will weigh about 4kg (fig. 6). 6 2. Turn the two locking levers anticlockwise (fig. 8). 8 3. Pull out the condenser unit (fig. 9). 3. Open the lid located on the top of the container and empty the water (fig. 7). 9 7 4. Refit the lid and slide the water container back into position. PUSH FIRMLY INTO PLACE. 5.
40000194.qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 8 Drying guide Controls and indicators Drying guide The table shows approximate drying times, depending on the type of fabric and dampness of the clothes. HEAT SETTING HEAVY LOAD MEDIUM LOAD LIGHT LOAD COTTON HIGH 110-140 min 65-75 min 50-60 min SYNTHETICS LOW - 60-70 min 40-50 min ACRYLIC LOW - 40-55 min 30-40 min REMEMBER: During the last 15 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air.
40000194.qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 9 Operation 1. ‘ON’ button and indicator – press to switch on, the indicator will light. 2. ‘HEAT SETTING’ button - press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, press again to select high temperature. Heat setting Heat setting 3. ‘DRYING TIME’ dial - selects drying time or pre-ironing option (a). 4. ‘CLEAN FILTER’ indicator - lights when the filter needs cleaning. 5. ‘EMPTY WATER’ indicator - lights when water container is full. Operation 1.
40000194.qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 10 Cleaning Cleaning the dryer IMPORTANT: Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning this appliance. Clean the filter and empty the water container after every drying cycle. Regularly clean the condenser. After each period of use, wipe the inside of the drum and leave the door open for a while to allow circulation of air to dry it. Wipe the outside of the machine and the door with a soft cloth.
40000194.qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 11 Trouble shooting Trouble shooting Should your dryer operate incorrectly, check the following points before calling for a service engineer. Drying time is too long/clothes are not dry enough: ● Have you selected the correct drying time/programme? Go to page 8. ● Were the clothes too wet? Were the clothes thoroughly wrung or spin-dried? ● Has the machine been switched on again after opening the door? Go to page 5.
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