Indesit IDCE 8450 B S, IDCE 8450 B K instruction manual Laundry, Sorting laundry, Care labels

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Laundry

Sorting laundry

Check the symbols on the care labels of the various gar- ments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble dried.

Sort laundry according to the type of fabric.

Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.

Close zips and hooks and fasten belts and strings without tightening them.

Wring out garments to remove the maximum amount of water possible.

!Do not load the dryer when garments are dripping wet.

Maximum load sizes

Do not overload the drum.

The following values indicate the weight of dry garments: Natural fibres: maximum 8 kg

Synthetic fibres: maximum 3 kg

!Do not overload the dryer as this may result is reduced drying performance.

Typical weights

Note: 1 kg = 1000 g

Garments

Blouse

Cotton

150 g

Other

100 g

 

 

 

 

Dress

Cotton

500 g

Other

350 g

 

 

 

 

Jeans

 

700 g

 

 

 

10 nappies

 

1,000 g

 

 

 

Shirt

Cotton

300 g

Other

200 g

 

 

 

 

T-shirt

 

125 g

 

 

 

Household linen

Duvet cover

Cotton

1,500 g

(double bed)

Other

1,000 g

 

 

 

Large tablecloth

 

700 g

 

 

 

Small tablecloth

 

250 g

 

 

 

Tea cloth

 

100 g

 

 

 

Bath towel

 

700 g

 

 

 

Hand towel

 

350 g

 

 

 

Double bed

 

500 g

sheet

 

 

 

 

 

Single bed sheet

 

350 g

 

 

 

When mixing synthetic fibres with cotton garments, the latter may still be damp at the end of the drying cycle. If this hap- pens, simply put them through a short drying cycle.

Care labels

Always check the care labels, especially when placing

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garments in the tumble dryer for the first time. Below are the

 

most commonly used symbols:

 

May be tumble dried.

 

Do not tumble dry.

Tumble dry – high heat.

Tumble dry – low heat.

Items not suitable for tumble drying:

Items containing rubber parts or similar materials, or plastic film covering (pillows, cushions or PVC sports jackets), any type of inflammable object or objects con- taining inflammable substances (used towels containing hairspray).

Glass fibres (certain types of draperies).

Items which have been previously dry cleaned.

Items marked with the ITLC symbol (“Special garments”)

, which may be washed using special household pro- ducts. Follow instructions carefully.

Large bulky items (duvets, sleeping bags, pillows, cu- shions, large bedcovers, etc.) that expand when dried and hamper air circulation inside the tumble dryer.

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Contents Tumble Dryer Filling of the Water Container Important informationPage Electrical connections InstallationWhere to install the tumble dryer VentilationControl panel FeaturesDescription of the tumble dryer Sun icon Drying cycle Fan icon Cool air cycle See Indicator lightsStarting and selecting a programme How to carry out a drying cycleSpecial/Sport/Partial Programmes Programme chartProgrammes and options Page Opening the door OptionsCare labels LaundrySorting laundry Automatic drying times Special garmentsDrying times Save energy and respect the environment SuggestionsCare and maintenance Dryer is overloaded see Laundry TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes / Solutions Door has not been closed properlyComparative programmes AssistanceSpare parts Information on recycling and disposalMonths Parts and Labour Guarantee GuaranteeManufacturer Engineer to callPage 195104929.00