Before using the tumble dryer for the first time:
●Please read this instruction book thoroughly.
●Remove all items packed inside drum.
●Wipe the inside of the drum and door with a damp cloth to remove any dust which may have settled in transit.
Clothes Preparation
Make sure that the laundry you are going to dry is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer, as shown by the care symbols on each item.
Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty. Turn the articles inside out. Place clothes loosely in the drum to make sure that they don't get tangled.
Do Not Tumble Dry:
Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, garments with PVC or leather trimmings, training shoes, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.
IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion).
During the last 15 minutes (roughly) the load is always tumbled in cool air
Energy Saving
Only put into the tumble dryer laundry which has been thoroughly wrung or
ALWAYS
●Try to dry the maximum weight of laundry, this will save time and electricity.
●Check that the filter is clean before every drying cycle.
NEVER
●Exceed the maximum weight, this will waste time and electricity.
●Put dripping wet items into the tumble dryer, this may damage the appliance.
PREPARING THE LOAD
Maximum Drying Weight
● | Cottons | Max. 8 kg |
● | Synthetics | Max. 4 kg |
Do not overload the drum, large items when wet can exceed the maximum admissible clothes load (for example: sleeping bags, duvets).
Sort the Load as Follows
●By care symbols
These can be found on the collar or inside seam:
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| Tumble drying at low temperature only. |
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| Do not tumble dry. |
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If the item does not have a care label it must be assumed that it is not suitable for tumble drying. ●By amount and thickness
Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer capacity, separate clothes according to thickness (e.g. towels from thin underwear).
●By type of fabric
Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and
table linen.
Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of polyester or polyamid, as well as for cotton/synthetic mixes.
●By drying level
Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. For delicate articles press the Acrylic Synthetic button to select low drying temperature.
Drying Guide
The table shows approximate drying times,depending on the type of fabric and dampness of the clothes.
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