Indesit IDC 75 S instruction manual Laundry, Sorting laundry, Care labels, Special items

Laundry

Sorting laundry

EN	• Check the symbols on the care labels of the various
	garments 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 7 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 Nappie			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		350 g
	Single bed sheet

When mixing synthetic fibres with cotton garments, the latter may still be damp at the end of the drying cycle. If this happens, simply put them through a short drying cycle. Note: when setting the duration of the drying cycle, remember that the cold drying phase runs during the last 10 minutes, during which the dryer does not dry the garments.

Care labels

Always check the care labels, especially when placing 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 containing 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 products. Follow instructions carefully.

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

Special items

Blankets and bedcovers: acrylic items (Acilian, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with great care at low heat. Avoid drying for long periods.

Creased or pleated garments: read the drying instructions supplied by the manufacturer.

Starched garments: do not dry together with non- starched items. Remove the maximum amount of starch solution possible before placing these items in the dryer. Do not over-dry: starch turns powdery leaving garments limp – this defeats its purpose.

Drying times

Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on the following:

•Amount of water retained by items after the spin cycle: towels and delicate items retain a lot of water.

•Fabrics: items of the same fabric, but with different texture and thickness may have different drying times.

•Amount of laundry: single items and small loads will take a short time to dry.

•Drying: if items are to be ironed, they can be removed from the dryer while still slightly damp. Items that require complete drying can be left longer.

•Temperature of the room: the lower the temperature of the room, the longer it will take for the dryer to dry clothing.

•Bulk: certain bulky items require special care during the drying process. We suggest removing these items and replacing them in the dryer once they have been shaken out: repeat this procedure several times during the course of the drying cycle.

￿Do not over-dry items.

All fabrics contain natural dampness which helps to keep them soft and fluffy.

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