8. BEFORE FIRST USE
Rear drum locks are
removed automatically when
dryer is activated for the first
time. Possible to hear some
noise.
To unlock the rear drum locks:
1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Set any programme.
3. Press the Start/Pause button.
Drum starts to rotate. Rear drum locks
are automatically deactivated.
Before you use the appliance to dry
items:
• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a
moist cloth.
• Start a 1 hour programme with moist
laundry.
At the beginning of the
drying cycle (first 3-5 min)
there could be a slightly
higher sound level. This is
due to the compressor
starting up. This is normal
for compressor powered
appliances such as
refrigerators and freezers.
8.1 Unusual smell
The appliance is tightly packed.
After product unpacking you can feel an
unusual smell. This is normal for brand
new products.
Appliance is built of several different
types of material which all together can
generate unusual smell.
Over usage time, after few drying cycles
unusual smell gradually disappears.
8.2 Noises
Different noises may be
heard at different times
during the drying cycle. They
are perfectly normal
operating sounds.
Working compressor.
Brrrr
Rotating drum.
Working fans.
Working pump and transferring
condensation to the tank.
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