5Preparations for drying
Things to be done for energy saving
Following information will help you use the product in an ecological and energy- efficient manner.
•Operate the product at a capacity suitable for the programme you have selected and pay attention not to overload.
•Spin your laundry at the highest speed possible when washing them. Thus, the drying time is shortened and energy consumption is reduced.
•Dry the same type of laundry together.
•Follow the instructions in the user manual for programme selection.
•Leave sufficient clearance at the front and rear side of the dryer for air circulation. Do not block the ventilation grills at the front side of the product.
•Do not open the loading door of the machine during drying unless necessary. If you must certainly open the loading door, do not to keep it open for a long time.
•Do not add new (wet) laundry during drying.
•Lint and fibres released from the laundry to the air during the drying cycle are collected in the Lint Filter. Clean the lint filter before or after each drying cycle.
•Clean the filter drawer regularly either when the Filter Drawer Cleaning warning symbol appears or after every 5 drying cycles
•Ventilate the room, where the dryer is located, well during drying.
•For models with lamp, keep the door closed if the On/Off button is pressed
(if the machine is energized) when
machine is not in use.
Laundry suitable for drying in the machine
C Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. Dry only the laundry having a label stating that they are suitable for drying in a dryer and make sure that you select the appropriate programme.
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Laundry unsuitable for drying in the machine
•Laundry and items stated below are not suitable for drying in a dryer:
•Laundry items with metal attachments such as metal buttons, metal reinforcements or belt buckles.
•Woollen or silk garments, nylon stockings, delicate embroidered fabrics and sleeping bags.
•Garments made of delicate and valuable fabrics.
•Fine net or voile curtains.
•Items made of hermetic fibres such as pillows and quilts.
•Very wet laundry items.
•Unwashed dirty laundry items.
•Laundry items containing rubber foam or rubber.
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