Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER Contents English Important information, 2 GB Important Information GB Product data, 2 Installation, 3-4 Installation Where to put your dryer Ventilation Electrical connection Levelling your dryer Before you start using your dryer Dryer description, 5 Description The front The back Control panel Start and programmes, 6-10 Choosing a programme Tables of Programmes The controls The Display TVEL 75 Experience Laundry, 11-12 Start and Programmes Sorting your laun
Important Information GB For your Venting dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below: Fluff Filter... ! You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle. STEP 1. Open the door of your dryer. STEP 2. Pull out the filter (using the two finger grips). STEP 4. Refit the filter, with the curved side towards you. STEP 5. Make sure the filter is pushed fully home. - NEVER run the dryer without the filter in position. STEP 3.
Installation Where to put your dryer Permanent venting Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can damage the appliance. ● If you are going to install the Minimum gap 10mm appliance under a work counter, be sure to leave a 10mm space between the top and any other objects on or above the machine and a 15mm space between the Minimum gaps 15mm sides and lateral furnishings or walls. This is to ensure proper air circulation.
Installation GB Open window venting Moulded plug The end of the tube should be directed downwards, to prevent warm moist air from condensing in the room or in the dryer. ! The plug must not be used without the fuse cover in place. If a replacement fuse holder/cover is required, it must be of the same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug. Replacements are available from authorised dealers.
Dryer Description The front GB Drum Model & Serial numbers Rating plate Important Information Control Panel The back Air Intake Vent Installation Description Vent Tube fitted here Filter The Display Caution: Hot! Control panel START/PAUSE Button & Light Start and Programmes PROGRAMMES Knob Indicator Clean Filter Light Laundry The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is running and this button is pressed and held for more than 3 seconds, the dryer is turned off.
Start and Programmes GB Choosing a programme 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. 2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry). 3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place (see Maintenance). 4. Load the machine and make sure items are not in the way of the door seal. Close the door. 5. If none of the lights are on: Press the ON/OFF button . 6.
Start and Programmes Wool Programme ● ● ● ● ! Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible; i.e. it will not stretch back to original size and shape. ! This programme is not suitable for Acrylic garments. Baby Delicate Programme ● ● ● Bed & Bath ● ● ● Start and Prgrammes ● This is a programme for Cotton Towels and sheets. It can be used on any load size, do not overload your dryer (see Laundry).
Start and Programmes GB Programmes ! If none of the lights are lit; Press the ON/OFF button Programme What it does... and then select programme. How to set it... Notes/Options available: 1 Dries your clothes, ready Cottons for wearing. Ready to wear 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 1. 2. Select any Options, if required. 3. Press the Start/Pause button . Delay Timer Crease Care or Sound 2 Dries your clothes, ready Cottons for putting away. Cupboard Dry 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2. 2.
Start and Programmes Programmes Table GB ! If none of the lights are on; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme. Important Information EXCLUSIVES Programme What it does... Dries your Cotton 7 Jeans. Jeans Wool 9 10 Bed & Bath Dries your Woollen clothes, (see previous pages). 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 8. 2. Press the Start/Pause button Sound Dries your clothes on Low heat setting, ready to be worn. 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 9. 2. Select any Options, if required. 3.
Start and Programmes GB The Controls PROGRAMMES knob ! Warning, if after pressing the start button, the programmes knob position is changed, the new position will NOT change the programme selected. To change a selected programme, press the Start/Pause button , the light flashes Amber to indicate the programme is paused. Select the new programme and any options required, the light will then flash green. Press the Start/Pause button again and the new programme will start.
Laundry Sorting your laundry Wash Care Labels Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure that the articles can be tumble dried. ● Sort laundry by fabric type. ● Empty pockets and check buttons. ● Close zippers and hooks and tie loose belts and strings. ● Wring out each item in order to eliminate as much excess water as possible. ! Do not load dripping wet clothes into the dryer. Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble drying for the first time.
Laundry GB Special clothing items Times are approximate and can vary depending upon: Blankets and Bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilan, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special care on LOW heat setting. Avoid drying for a long period of time. ● Amount of water retained in clothes after spin cycle: towels and delicates retain a lot of water. ● Fabrics: items that are the same type of fabric but different textures and thicknesses may not have the same drying time.
Warnings and Suggestions General safety ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ! WARNING: Never stop the dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.! Saving energy and respecting the environment ● ● 13 Service ● Wring out items to eliminate excess water before tumble drying (if you use a washing machine first, select a high spin cycle). Doing this will save time and energy during drying.
Maintenance and Care GB Switching off the electricity Check the drum after each cycle Unplug your dryer when not using it, when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items (handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind. Cleaning the drum Clean the filter after each cycle The filter is an important part of your dryer: it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed while drying. Small items could also become trapped in the filter.
Troubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions: Possible causes / Solution: The tumble dryer won’t start. ● ● ● ● ● ● The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact. There has been a power failure. The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the socket. You are using an extension cord? Try to plug the dryer’s power cord directly into the socket.
Service GB Before calling the Service Centre: ● ● Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting). If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre closest to you. What to tell the Service Centre: name, address and post code. ● telephone number. ● the type of problem. ● the date of purchase. ● the appliance model (Mod.). ● the serial number (S/N). This information can be found on the data label inside the door of the machine.
GB Important Information Installation Description The Display Start and Programmes Laundry Warnings and Suggestions Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting Service 17
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