Zanussi Washer/Dryer, TC470, 436 manual Drying, Useful hints

Drying

1. Load the laundry

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Open the door by press-

ing button .

Load the items one at a time, shaking them out loosely and close the door.

Check the laundry does not get caught between the door and filter.

Useful hints

■Try to load to the maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical.

For information, here is a list of the average weights of some common laundry items.

Sheet	700 - 1000 g
Tablecloth	400	- 500 g
Kitchen towel	70	- 120 g
Table napkin	50	- 100 g
Hand towel	150	- 250 g
Bathrobe	1000 - 1500 g
Man’s shirt	200 - 300 g
Pillowcase	100	- 200 g
Man’s pyjamas	400 - 500 g
Ladies’ nightdress	200 - 250 g

2. Select the drying time

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Turn the selector dial clockwise to the required minute setting (in the high or low temperature range, according to the fabric).

The mains-on light will il- luminate and the dryer will start to work.

■Never tumble dry the following:

Particularly delicate items such as net curtains, woollen, silk, fabrics with metal trim, nylon tights, bulky materials such as anoraks, blankets, eider- downs, sleeping bags, feather quilts and any items containing rubber foam or materials similar to rub- ber foam.

■Always follow the instructions on garment labels.

Tumble dry normal (high temperature)

Tumble dry delicate (low temperature)

Do not tumble dry

3. When drying is completed

The machine stops automatically and the mains-on light goes out.

If the laundry is still too damp, select a further brief drying time, bearing in mind that during the last 12 mi- nutes the dryer carries out the cooling and anticrease treatment phase.

Remove the clothes from the machine.

Clean the filter after every drying programme. A clean filter ensures correct functioning of the appliance.

■Close pillowcases and covers with fasteners to prevent small laundry items getting tangled inside them. Close press studs, zips and hooks and tie belts and apron strings.

■Sort laundry according to type and degree of dry- ing required.

■Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and saves energy.

■Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as they could attract the fluff.

■Remove the laundry when the dryer has finished drying.

■To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers.

Laundry Shrinkage

Certain fabrics such as woollens and silks are gener- ally not suitable for tumble drying. Due to the struc- ture of some woollen garments which are recom- mended for tumble drying, shrinking could still occur, but once the garment is worn again, it should regain its shape.

Starched Laundry

Starched laundry can also be dried in the tumble dryer. Make sure that the time selected is for iron dry. After completion of the programme wipe out the drum with a damp cloth and dry to remove any traces of starch.

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