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125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 2 Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 3 Ecological hints The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to an appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 6 Installation It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 7 Important Unpacking The hot air emitted by the tumble dryer can reach temperatures of up to 60°C. The appliance must be sited in a well ventilated room but not be installed on floors which are not resistant to high temperatures. Warning ! Slide out the polythene bag containing the polystyrene block before using the appliance. Pull off adhesive strips from inside machine on top of drum.
125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 8 Stacking kit (optional accessory) Once connected to the dryer, run the vent hose to the desired outlet point, ensuring that the run’s overall length is less than 2 m, and that it contains no more than two bends. As to the outlet itself, if you have decided on a fixed wall/window grille, a good local builder’s merchant should be able to supply you with the necessary fittings and installation advice.
125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 9 Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 4. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath. WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 10 The control panel 1 Door release Button 4 Half Power Button Press this button to open the door. The light above the button will illuminate. Pressing this button allows drying to be performed at a lower temperature, for delicate items. The corresponding pilot light comes on. This option can also be used for time controlled drying. This option cannot be selected with the QUICK and DELICATES programme.
125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 11 6 Display The display shows the following information: • duration of selected programme • delayed start • end of programme • incorrect option selection • alarm code 0 • Duration of selected programme After you have selected the programme, its duration (in hours and minutes) appears on the display. It is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum load used for each type of fabric and of the required degree of drying.
5987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 12 8 Indicator Lights 9 Programme/Time Selector Dial These lights indicate the following functions: Allows you to select electronically controlled or time controlled drying. “Drying” light Turn the dial to the required programme or time. This light indicates that the appliance is in the drying phase. Electronically controlled drying (automatic) This light indicates that the appliance is in the cooling phase.
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125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 14 Using the tumble dryer The END and FILTER ights remain lit and the buzzer sounds every 10 seconds for 2 minutes. Before using your tumble dryer for the first time, we recommend that you to place a few damp cloths inside the appliance and dry for 30 minutes. There may be dust inside a brand new tumble dryer. The light of the START/PAUSE button goes off and a flashing zero appears on the display. 10. Turn the programme selector dial to “Off”; all the lights go out.
125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 15 Hints & Tips on Drying Before placing articles of laundry in your tumble dryer, check the care labels to ensure they are recommended for tumble drying. • Always load well spun laundry. The higher the spin speed the lower the electricity consumption and the shorter the drying time. Care Labels you may find on your laundry • DO NOT load dripping wet laundry into the dryer. Roll the article in a towel or spin to remove excess water.
125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 16 Maintenance and Cleaning After a while, a whitish coating due to detergent residue on laundry forms on the filters. When this occurs, clean the filters with warm water using a brush. Remove the filter in the door opening as per picture (it can be positioned with the tooth facing to the left or to the right). You must disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work.
125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 17 Adjusting the level of conductivity Water contains, a variable quantity of limestone and mineral salts of which quantities vary according to geographical locations thus varying its conductivity values. Display Conductivity degree Approximative value (µS/cm) Relevant variations of the conductivity of the water compared to those prefixed by the factory could slightly influence the residual humidity of the laundry at the end of the cycle.
125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 18 Something Not Working If the tumble dryer is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force agent. IMPORTANT: If the END light flashes, the buzzer sounds and an alarm code is displayed, switch the machine off and call the telephone number given below.
125987291.qxp 2007-02-16 14:13 Page 19 Repairs - After Sales Service Spare parts In the unlikely event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact our extended warranty administrators by telephoning: Always insist on genuine spare parts. An authorised service engineer should service this product, and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.
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