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Drying
1. Load the laundryINever tumble dry the following:
Open the door by pulling itParticularly delicate items such as net curtains,
outward.woollen, silk, fabrics with metal trim, nylon tights,
Load the items one at a time,bulky materials such as anoraks, blankets, eiderdowns,
sleeping bags, feather quilts and any items containing
shaking them out loosely andrubber foam or materials similar to rubber foam.
close the door.
Please check the laundryIAlways follow the instructions on garment labels.
does not get caught between
the door and filter.
may be tumble dried
tumble dry normal (high temperature)
2. Select the required option
Depress Half Heat or Fresh & Cool, if desired.tumble dry delicate (low temperature)
do not tumble dry
3. Select timeIClose pillowcases and covers with fasteners to prevent
Turn the selector dial
small laundry items getting tangled inside them. Close
clockwise to the requiredpress studs, zips and hooks and tie belts and apron
minute setting (in the high
or low temperature range,strings.
according to the fabric): theISort laundry according to type and degree of drying
mains-on light illuminatesrequired.
and the machine startsIDo not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and
operating.
saves energy.
IAvoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy
items such as towels as they could attract the fluff.
4. When drying is completedIRemove the laundry when the dryer has finished
The machine stops automatically, the mains-on light goesdrying.
out.ITo avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use
If the laundry is still too damp, select a further briefeither a fabric softener when you are washing the
drying time, bearing in mind that during the last 10
laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble
minutes the dryer carries out the cooling and anti-creasedryers.
treatment phase.
When the programme has finished you are advised toLaundry Shrinkage
unplug the appliance.Certain fabrics such as woollens and silks are generally
Clean the filter after every drying programme. A cleannot suitable for tumble drying. Due to the structure of
filter ensures correct functioning of the appliance.some woollen garments which are recommended for
tumble drying, shrinking could still occur, but once the
garment is worn again, it should regain its shape.
Useful hints
Starched Laundry
ITry to load to the maximum capacity of the machine asStarched laundry can also be dried in the tumble dryer.
small loads are uneconomical.Make sure that the time selected is for iron dry. After
For information, here is a list of the average weights ofcompletion of the programme wipe out the drum with a
some common laundry items.damp cloth and dry to remove any traces of starch.
Sheet700 - 1000 g
Tablecloth400 - 500 g
Kitchen towel70 - 120 g
Table napkin50 - 100 g
Towelling hand towel150 - 250 g
Bathrobe1000 - 1500 g
Man?s shirt200 - 300 g
Pillowcase100 - 200 g
Man?s pyjamas400 - 500 g
Ladies? nightdress200 - 250 g
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