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The mains-on light will then light up. 3. Press “low temperature” button, if necessary. 4. Start programme Press start button; the appliance will start functioning. The selected drying time may also be changed after the programme has started. In order to do this, re-set dial and depress start button again. 5. End of cycle When the selected cycle has come to an end, the tumble dryer will stop and the mains-on light will switch off automatically. The selector dial will return to the ‘zero’ position. Open door and take out cooled laundry. IMPORTANT! Clean filter and empty water container after every drying programme. 20 I IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USING THE TUMBLE DRYER Sort and prepare laundry before drying Sort laundry to be dried according to fabric type (see label on each item) and desired degree of dryness. Close all zips and tie all strings. Close pillowcases and quilt covers to prevent small items from getting tangled inside them. Never tumble dry the following: ■ Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, silk and nylon stockings. ■ Items containing rubber foam or materials similar to rubber foam. ■ Woollens or mixed-wool garments, as these will shrink and felt. A Do not tumble dry items treated with ! \ inflammable liquids (petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid) to avoid fire risks. Starched fabrics Starched fabrics may also be dried in this appliance. To obtain the best results, select ‘iron dry’ drying time with residual dampness. When the cycle has been completed, clean tumble dryer drum with a damp cloth and then with a dry cloth in order to remove any remaining starch. What is fluff? When you begin to use your tumble dryer, you will be surprised at the amount of fluff that accumulates in the fluff filter. This is perfectly normal and does not mean that the tumble dryer is damaging the laundry being dried. When the tumble dryer is being used, as well as when items are washed by hand or in a washing machine, fibres and fluff are released by any laundry item and adhere to its surface. This also happens when fabrics are hung out to dry in outdoor environments. In a tumble dryer fibres and fluff accumulate in the fluff filter and increase in volume because of the heat inside the appliance. Time and energy consumption Energy consumption and drying times vary according to the quantity, residual dampness after spinning, size and nature of the fabrics being dried and the degree of dryness. If the appliance is overloaded, mediocre drying results will be obtained and the laundry will be creased. In order to reduce energy consumption and drying times, it is necessary to spin the laundry adequately. The use is recommended of a washing machine capable of spinning laundry at a speed of 800 rpm or more. Garments which are not ironed, such as shirts, must also be spun for 10 - 30 seconds before they are dried in the tumble dryer. Shrinking Some items (such as shirts and the like) may easily shrink to a greater or lesser extent. This is due to the fact that these items are ‘suspended’ inside the tumble dryer, as opposed to being hung on a washing line to dry, which is usually the case. Do not over-dry these items. Select ‘iron dry’ drying time for these items. How much does dry laundry weigh? Please use the following values to load the appliance correctly. These values refer to cotton garments: Approximate weight in grammes Bathrobes...............................................................1200 Quilt covers..............................................................700 Sheets.......................................................................500 Handtowels, pillowcases..........................................200 Shirts, night-gowns..................................................200 Pyjamas, blouses......................................................100 Underpants, socks....................................................100 Leggings..................................................................300 The labels on the garments indicate exactly which drying method to choose. a □ № n On clothes hanger high temperature low temperature Do not tumble dry DRYING Flat On the line Tumble dry 21 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Cleaning fluff filter Clean fluff filter located on the inside part of the door after every drying programme. Proceed as follows: ■ Pull filter upwards in order to remove it. Remove fluff from filter by hand or with a damp cloth. Place filter in original position. Emptying water container Water extracted from the laundry being dried is collected in a special container. This container must be emptied after every cycle, but it can also be emptied during the drying cycle. Should you forget to empty the container, a light will light up on the panel and the drying cycle will stop automatically even if the laundry is not dry yet. Insert container correctly. Cleaning tumble dryer The external part of the appliance, the ...