TUMBLE DRYER Use and Care & Installation Instructions IS31V IS31VS IS31VU
Contents Safety Advice 3-4 Electrical Requirements 5 Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 6 Where to put and vent your Dryer 6 How to use your Dryer 7 Sorting your laundry 8 Items not suitable for drying 9 Items requiring special attention 10 The Controls 11 Guide to Drying Times 12 How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter 13 Caring for your Dryer 13 If something goes wrong 14 If it still won’t work 15 Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must b
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 NEVER ● Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer.
For your safety ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● ALWAYS ● Supervise children to ensure that they do not play with the dryer. Supervise persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Electrical Requirements WARNING: This appliance must be earthed! Supply REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT REQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for location.) The flexible mains lead is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. The plug should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer. Changing the fuse If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must be a 13 amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type.
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 Knob clockwise until it lines up with the required time. Never wind the timer control anti-clockwise. This operation also starts the dryer, provided the door is closed and the machine is plugged in. The “Guide To Drying Times” section will tell you how much time you’ll need for various loads.
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: Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the The amount of water remaining in suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect. the clothes after 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. Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket? 2.
If it still won’t work... Contact the Service Office (0870 6070805) 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 on the telephone number provided on the guarantee card. When you contact us we will want to know the following: 1. Your name, address and postcode. 2. Your telephone number. 3. Clear and concise details of the fault. 4.
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