• weight of the load
16.10 Additional drying
If, at the end of the drying programme,
the laundry is still damp, set a short
drying cycle again.
WARNING!
To avoid creasing and
shrinkage do not overdry
the laundry.
16.11 General Tips
Refer to the «Drying programmes» table
to find the average drying times.
Experience will help you to dry the
laundry better. Take note of the duration
of the cycles done before.
To avoid the static charge at the end of
the drying cycle:
1. Use fabric conditioner in the washing
cycle.
2. Use special fabric conditioner for
tumble dryers.
When the drying programme is
completed remove the laundry promptly.
17. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
17.1 Periodic cleaning
schedule
Periodic cleaning helps to extend the
life of your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the door and the
detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air
circulation and dry the humidity inside
the appliance: this will prevent mildew
and odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long
time: close the water tap and unplug the
appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:
Descaling
Twice a year
Maintenance wash
Once a month
Clean door seal
Every two months
Clean drum
Every two months
Remove fluff inside
the drum
Twice a month
1)
Clean detergent dis‐
penser
Every two months
Clean drain pump
filter
Twice a year
Clean the inlet hose
and the valve filter
Twice a year
1) Refer to ''Fluff in the fabrics'' chapter.
The following paragraphs explain how
you should clean each part.
17.2 Removing foreign
objects
Make sure that pockets are
empty and all loose
elements are tied up before
running your cycle. Refer to
'The laundry load' in 'Hints
and tips'.
Remove any foreign objects (such as
metal clip, buttons, coins, etc) that you
may find in the door seal, the filters and
the drum. Refer to 'Door seal with double
lip trap', 'Cleaning the drum', 'Cleaning
the drain pump' and 'Cleaning the inlet
hose and the valve filter' paragraphs. If
necessary, please contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
17.3 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with mild soap and
warm water only. Fully dry all the
surfaces.
Do not use a scouring pads or any
scratching material.
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