Drying symbols on garment labels

Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be
machine dried.
The following symbols refer to drying:
Machine drying is usually possible
Normal drying (normal temperature)
Gentle drying (reduced temperature)
Do not machine dry
Garments marked with the symbol should not be machine dried.

Duration of the drying cycle

The drying time can vary according to
• the final spin speed;
•the required degree of drying (extra dry, only for cottons with timed
programme, store dry or iron dry);
• the type of laundry;
• the size of load.
The usual drying times for the timed programmes are indicated in the
programme chart. As you become more familiar with the appliance, you
will discover the drying times that best suit your needs according to the
various type of fabric. It is a good idea to make a note of these times.

Modification of the drying time or degree of drying

If you wish to modify the drying time or the degree of drying when a dry-
ing programme is running, first depress START/PAUSE button to set the
machine to PAUSE. After modifying the time or degree, depress
START/PAUSE again to continue the programme.

Fibre residue

After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is advisable to perform
a gentle rinse (SUAVIZAR) to be sure that any residue that may remain
in the tub is completely removed and does not stick to garments dried
afterwards.
After each drying cycle the filter should be checked and cleaned.
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Preparing the drying cycle
As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must
drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the dry-
ing cycle.

Load

Warning:
Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values must be divided
before being dried, otherwise poor results will be obtained.

Garments not suitable for drying

• Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk,
garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as
anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be
machine dried.
•Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-
rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard.
•Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail
solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to
avoid the formation of harmful vapours.
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Preparing the drying cycle
Sort of laundry max. load
(dry weight)
2.5 kgLinen and cottons
2 kgSynthetics