Start and Programmes

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Choosing a programme

1.Plug the dryer into the electrical socket.

2.Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry).

3.Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place and the water container is empty and in place (see Maintenance).

4.Load the machine and make sure items are not in the way of the door seal. Close the door.

5.If none of the lights are on: Press the ON/OFF button .

6.Choose a programme by checking the Programmes Guide (see Programmes) as well as the indications for each type of fabric (see Laundry).

- Select a programme by rotating the PROGRAMMES knob.

7.Set a delay time and other options if necessary.

Note:

8.The START/PAUSE light is flashing green:

- press the START/PAUSE button to begin. The green light stops flashing.

During the drying programme, you can check on your laundry and take out items that are dry while others continue drying. When you close the door again, press the START/PAUSE button in order to resume drying.

(When the door is opened the START/PAUSE light will flash Amber, after the door is closed and the START/PAUSE button pressed, the START/PAUSE light will stop flashing and show green.)

Note: During all of the Heat & Enjoy programme and the Post Care phase this light flashes Amber.

9.When the programme is complete. The buzzer will sound. Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the filter and replace it. Empty the water container and replace it (see Maintenance).

If the Crease Care option has been selected and you do not remove the laundry immediately, the dryer will tumble occasionally for 10 hours or until you open the door.

10.Unplug the dryer.

This tumble dryer, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected. Press the ON/OFF button briefly and wait for the machine to start up again.

Shirts

High heat option

This is a programme for shirts made from cotton.

It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 10 shirts).

This programme will take about 80 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin speed used in your washer.

Low heat option

This is a programme for shirts made from synthetic materials or a mixture of natural and synthetic materials, such as polyester and cotton.

It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 14 shirts).

This programme will take about 65 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin

speed used in your washer.

Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is the case, try turning the shirts inside out and running the programme again for a short period.

Anti Allergy Programme

This programme is a treatment used to minimise or eliminate the House Dust Mite or Pollen in the load. In the drying process mites are killed by the high temperature and the low humidity environment.

Can be used on a wet load to dry and treat, or on a dry load just to treat your laundry. Maximum load is 8kg for a wet load and 4kg for a dry load.

Jeans

This is a programme for jeans made from denim cotton. Before drying your jeans turn the front pockets inside out.

It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 4 pairs).

Do not mix dark and light coloured items.

It can also be used on other garments made from the same material, such as jackets.

This programme will take about 85 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin speed used in your washer.

Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is the case, try turning the jeans inside out and running the programme again for a short period.

!We do not recommend that you use this programme if your jeans have elastic waist bands, studs or embroidery.

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