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Installation
PositioningFitting the vent hose
It is recommended that, for your convenience, theTo simplify the installation, there is a choice of vent
machine is positioned close to your washingoutlets: one at the back, the others in the left and
machine.righthand side.
Whilst drying, the tumble dryer will expel a certainConnect the hose to whichever is the most
amount of warm, very moist air, and this should beconvenient outlet by pulling the ring nut (A) from
ducted from the room as quickly as possible tothe vent outlet at the back, screwing it on to the
prevent condensation. In an extremely well ventilatedhose and pushing it firmly back into place.
room or if the dryer is close to an open window, thisThe unused vents should now be sealed with the
may occur naturally.special snap covers provided.
However, in general, it is better to carry the dryer's
exhaust outside via the 100 mm diameter flexible
hose supplied with the appliance; ending either
temporarily at an open window, or permanently at
a fixed ventilation grille, fitted to an exterior wall or
window.
The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean place,
where dirt does not build up.
Make sure there are no obstructing items or material
near the airintake louvres provided at
the back (e.g. paper, rags etc.).Advice: If the hose is long and the room
To keep vibration and noise to a minimum when thetemperature low, the moisture might condense to
water inside the hose. This is an unavoidable
dryer is in use, it should be placed on a firm, levelnatural phenomenon. To prevent this water from
surface.
Once in its permanent operating position, check thatIying in the hose or flowing back into the tumble
the dryer is absolutely level with the aid of a spiritdryer, it is advisable to drill a small hole (dia.
3 mm) in the lowest point of the hose and to place
level. If it is not, raise or lower the feet until it is level.
a small container below it. (See picture, point B).
The feet must never be removed.
Once connected to the dryer, run the vent hose to
Do not restrict the floor clearance through the desired outlet point, ensuring that the runs
deeppile carpets, strips of wood or similar.overall length is less than 2.5 m, and that it contains
This might cause heat buildup which wouldno more than two bends. As to the outlet itself, if
interfere with the operation of the appliance.
you decide on a fixed wall/window grille, a local
builder should be able to supply you with the
Importantnecessary fittings and installation advice.
When operating the tumble dryer, the room
temperature must not exceed 35C, as it may affect
the performance of the appliance.
There has to be adequate ventilation to avoid the
back flow of gases into the room from appliances
burning other fuels, including open fires, when
operating the tumble dryer.
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