Before loading the dryer
Clean the drum interior before the first use.
Fabric care labels
Before drying, check fabric care labels for special drying instructions.
q = Drying with a normal temperature r = Drying with a low temperature s = Do not dry in a tumble dryer
Drying tips
–Observe the maximum loads, see the "Program Guide".
Overloading the dryer will result in poor drying results and wrinkling.
–Dry delicate fabrics with the fabric care symbol r with the "Gentle" option.
–Do not dry dripping wet items in the dryer. Spin the laundry after the wash for at least 30 seconds.
–Open jackets to allow even drying.
–Wool and wool blends tend to felt and shrink. Dry these items in the "Woolens" program.
–The fine cotton fabric or down filled items tends to shrink.
–Dry pure linen items only if it is advised on the fabric care label. The surface of the fabric otherwise tends to become "rough".
–Knitted fabrics (e.g.
–Permanent press and delicate fabrics tend to crease more the bigger the load size.
For better drying results reduce the load size or select the "Delicates" program.
–Starched laundry can be dried in the tumble dryer. However, the amount of starch must be doubled during the wash.
–Wash new, colored items before drying for the first time and do not dry with
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