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Precautions
•Do not allow children or the infirm to operate the dryer without supervision.
•Pets and children have been known to climb into tumble dryers. Please check the drum be- fore use.
The following items must NOT be placed in the Dryer as they pose a fire risk:
•Chemically impregnated fabrics such as mops or cleaning cloths saturated with wax or in- flammable solvents.
•Rubber backed articles, rubber boots, and ten- nis shoes.
•Clothes fitted with foam rubber pads.
•Garments treated with
•Durable pleated items other than permanent press.
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•Cushions, quilts and similar stuffed items as these accumulate heat.
•Gas lighters that have accidentally been left in pockets.
Loading
•Do not overload the machine. We recommend loading the drum to the halfway mark.
•Do not place dripping wet articles in the dryer. As much water as possible should be extracted before placing them in the drum.
•Clothes should not be loaded in a tangled con- dition as this will prolong the drying time. Shake out each article and place it in the drum.
•Mix small and large articles for faster more even drying.
•It is recommended that synthetic whites and coloured articles are not mixed until their col- ourfastness has been established.
•Add a few hand towels to act as buffers when drying a very small load.
•Blankets and other large items tend to retain a certain position in the drum. To ensure thor- ough drying it may be necessary to remove these articles midway during the drying cycle and reposition them before continuing.
•Bulky duvets and eiderdowns may not be suit- able even if the dry weight of the item is within the prescribed limits. Their size may prevent them from tumbling.
Programme recommendations
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White and coloured | Ready to wear | |
Cotton and Linen, | Ready to iron |
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Towels, Shirts, |
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Sheets, Table cloths, |
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Napkins. |
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Easy care, | Ready to wear | |
Synthetics, |
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Mixed fabrics. |
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If the dryness level is not satisfactory set the pro- gramme selector to one of the timed programmes. 60 minutes….40 minutes…..10 minutes
Blankets.
Extract most of the water before drying.
Remove the blanket while it is still slightly damp. Reshape and hang out to dry.
When dry, brush to raise the nap and press the binding with a warm iron.
Cotton T-shirts and Knit underwear.
Dry only to a slightly damp stage. If these articles are allowed to tumble too long, the knitted cotton may shrink. This may be corrected by re- dampening or by wearing the article.
Curtains and slip covers.
Remove from the dryer while slightly damp. Iron and hang immediately.
Chenille and candlewick bedspreads. Dry only one bedspread at a time.
Remove as much moisture as possible before placing the bedspread in the dryer.
Dry completely.
Lingerie.
Use the Delicate programme.
Remove soon after drying to minimize creasing. To avoid tangling, it is recommended that nylon stockings are enclosed in a nylon mesh bag dur- ing drying.
Knitted synthetics.
Use a dry towel as a buffer. as rubbing surfaces may cause small beads to form, it is advisable to turn these articles inside out.
Corduroy. Turn inside out.
Remove while still damp and
Silks, Dacrons and nylons. Place in the dryer separately. Do not
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