Maintenance and Care

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Switching off the electricity

Cleaning the drum

 

!Unplug your dryer when not using it, when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations.

Clean the filter after each cycle

The filter is an important part of your dryer:

it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed while drying. When finished drying, clean the filter by rinsing it under running water or with your vacuum cleaner. Should the filter become clogged up, the airflow inside the dryer will be seriously compromised: drying times lengthen and you will consume more energy. It may also damage your dryer.

The filter is found in front of the dryer trim (see diagram). Removing the filter:

1.Pull the plastic grip of the filter upwards (see diagram).

2.Open the filter and clean the lint from the inside.

3.Replace it correctly. Ensure the filter is fully located flush into the tumble dryer trim.

4. Remove any lint that has built up on the inside of the door and around the door seal.

!Do not use the dryer without replacing the filter.

!Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel cleaning agents to clean the drum.

A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner from the wash. This coloured film will not affect the dryer performance.

Cleaning the condenser unit

Periodically (every month) remove the condenser unit and clean any build up of fluff from between the plates by rinsing it under the tap with cold water.

This should be done with cold water from the rear of the condenser.

Removing the condenser:

1.Unplug the dryer and open the door.

2.Pull open the condenser cover (see diagram). Release the three catches by turning 90˚ counter- clockwise then pull on the grip and remove from the dryer.

3.Clean the surface of the seals and replace, making sure that the catches have been secured.

Empty the water container after each

 

Cleaning the dryer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cycle

 

External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts

Pull the container out of the dryer and empty it into a

 

 

can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

 

Periodically (every 6 months) vacuum the front air

sink or other suitable drain. Replace the container

 

 

 

intake grille, to remove any build up of fluff, lint or

securely.

 

 

 

 

dust. Also to remove accumulation of fluff from the

! Always check and empty the container before you

 

 

 

 

front of the condenser and filter areas, clean

start a new drying programme.

 

 

 

 

occasionally with a vacuum cleaner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

! Do not use solvents or abrasives.

Check the drum after each cycle

 

! Your dryer uses special bearing components which

 

do not need lubrication.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items

 

! Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised

 

technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety

(handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind.

 

 

(see Service).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water container

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tap

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Condenser unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air intake

Condenser unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condenser cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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