Contents Quick Reference Guide Programme Chart Preparing the Laundry Selecting a Programme and Options Starting and Completing a Programme Changing a Programme Interrupting a Programme Daily Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions for Use Booklet Before Using the Dryer / Connections Electrical connection Precautions and General Recommendations Description of the Dryer Drainage System Door Reversibility / Child Safety Lock Heat Exchanger Troubleshooting Guide / After-Sales Service 11
Before Using the Dryer / Connections 1. Removing the packaging and check • • • After unpacking, make sure that the dryer is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the dryer. Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. Remove the protective foil from the control panel. 2.
Electrical connection 1) For Great Britain only 2) For the Republic of Ireland only Warning - this appliance must be earthed The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type. Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1.
Precautions and General Recommendations 1. Packing 3. Disposing of packaging and old Dryer. The packing box may be fully recycled as confirmed by the recycling symbol. 2. Energy saving tips • • • • • • • • Always dry a full load: depending on the type of laundry and the programme/ drying time. By preference use the maximum spin speed allowed by your washing machine, since draining the water mechanically requires less energy. You will save time and energy when running your drying cycle.
Description of the Dryer A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. Work top. Water Container. Contact pin. Door: To open the door: pull the handle. To close the door: push gently until closed. Filter. Child Safety Lock. Button for heat exchanger flap opening. Heat exchanger. Drum light (if available). Only comes on when door is open (the programme / time has to be selected). Light off: set the programme/time selector knob to “0” position, or press the option button.
Drainage System For water container top only B To avoid having to empty the water container at the end of each cycle, the condensation water can be drained away. Note: if the drain hose is not supplied, the optional accessory AMH 883 kit, available at your dealer, should be used. The connection for direct draining is at the rear of the dryer. A. Place an absorbent cloth underneath to collect water spillage. B. Remove the hose located at the lower rear part of the dryer and insert it in the nearby hole. C.
Door Reversibility / Child Safety Lock Door Reversibility A. Unplug the dryer. B. Open the door. C. Using a spanner, turn the contact pin in the upper part of the door by 90° and remove it. D. Unscrew the 2 screws of the door hinge and remove the door. E. Removing the door lock: Unscrew the 2 screws above and below the door lock system. Lift the door lock from the bottom, sliding it upwards about 1,5 cm and remove it. F. Reverse the door: G. Fasten the door on the desired side with the 2 screws. H.
Heat Exchanger Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the dryer. A Clean the heat exchanger at least every three months, proceeding as follows: A. Open the door and press the heat exchanger flap button on the bottom of the door entrance. B. The heat exchanger flap opens. C. Fold the heat exchanger handle upwards to the horizontal position and remove the heat exchanger. D. Clean the heat exchanger under running water by turning it around to reach all sides. E.
Troubleshooting Guide / After-Sales Service Troubleshooting Guide If a fault occurs, before contacting our After-Sales Service, make the following checks to try and remedy the problem: Lint filter indicator lamp light on: • • • • Is the lint filter clean? Is the water container empty? Is the water container correctly positioned? Is the heat exchanger clean? Drying takes too long / laundry is not dry enough: Water droplets underneath the dryer: • Was the correct programme selected? Was the inserted lau
