TUMBLE DRYER
INSTRUCTION BOOK
5kg Automatic/Ecocare Models
You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance
and retain them for future reference.
Page 1: ...TUMBLE DRYER INSTRUCTION BOOK 5kg Automatic Ecocare Models You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference ...
Page 2: ...es 16 Caring for your dryer 17 If something goes wrong 19 Service Offices and Spares Centres Back page Contents 2 Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provide...
Page 3: ...ercial drying the dryer is only suitable for domestic use NEVER Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting NEVER Tumble articles that have NOT been well washed in water and detergent then well rinsed and spun NEVER Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such as petrol oil paint hair lacquer creams cooking fat or oil NEVER Tumble dry rubber foam rubber plastic plastic foam nappy pa...
Page 4: ...h the cool tumble cycle provided on the control ALWAYS Clean the filter it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff after EACH drying cycle ALWAYS Observe the rules for drying garments In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a tumble dryer unless they are labelled Superwash Machine washable or have the May be tumble dried symbol If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machi...
Page 5: ...LOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If a replacement plug is to be fitted the appropriate wire must be connected to the correct terminal the following gives some examples Connect Green Yellow to terminal marked Earth or Green or Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red if the plug being replaced is a non rewirable type then the cut off plug must be disp...
Page 6: ...er is new wipe out the inside of the drum before you first use it to remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit See The Controls FLUFF FILTER Clean after each use Front vent with hose Vent cover at rear Rating plate Air intake grille Vent hose fitted here Caution Hot Fig 3 Rear venting with hose Vent cover at front Drum Fig 2 Fig 1 ...
Page 7: ...ome models are designed to give the option of venting the moist air from the front of the dryer The dryer as supplied is rear venting Some models can be converted to front venting by removing the vent cover from the aperture on the front Fig 1 of the dryer and fitting it in the aperture at the back A vent hose is recommended for optimum performance A vent hose must be used if the rear venting opti...
Page 8: ...hecked periodically and any fluff or debris removed It is particularly important that the vent hose adaptor is fitted securely thus preventing any moisture laden air from being emitted back into the room NOTE The dryer should not be pushed so far back that the hose adaptor is pulled out of position or the hose squashed The hose should be kept clear of the air intake grille and kinks or U bends avo...
Page 9: ... lock is fitted About 10 minutes before the programme is completed the heating elements will be switched off and the programme enters the final Cool Tumble phase During this phase the fabric is cooled You should always allow the dryer to complete this phase By opening the door you can check the dryness of the load as often as you wish and if you want to remove some items before they are fully dry ...
Page 10: ...without creasing To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying load the charts below show the approximate weights of some everyday washing items If you group small cotton or terry towelling items with a synthetic fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to finish them off Maximum load size...
Page 11: ...illows cushions PVC rainwear or any other articles which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances e g towels contaminated with hair lacquer Fibreglass e g some types of curtains Items which have been dry cleaned Woollens Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do in washing The movement of the tumble drying action causes the woollen fibre to shrink and distort Garments with the ...
Page 12: ... should be dried together in the same load to avoid the distribution of starch to non starched items You should use a slightly heavier starch solution than you would when drying the items on the washing line Make sure that as much of the solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing dampness If they are ov...
Page 13: ...p the centre rib and pull the filter upwards and forwards through the door seal see diagram Open the filter and remove the fluff that has collected on the inside Wash or vacuum clean the filter occasionally Don t be alarmed by the amount of fluff you may find on the filter It s part of the wearing washing and drying process It is essential that the filter is replaced correctly It must be fitted so...
Page 14: ...odels the door handle is provided with a lock to prevent the door from being opened while the dryer is unattended This feature should be used if children are nearby even when the dryer is not in use The edge of a suitable coin can be used to rotate the lock Select the appropriate position for Low heat or for High heat With the switch IN High full heat is selected With the switch OUT Low Gentle hea...
Page 15: ... loads 3 to 5Kg Cottons Dry weight When the door is closed the Eco Drying light will glow to indicate that ECO drying programme is running When the load is dry the selector will automatically advance to the 8 minute cool tumble phase Note If LOW heat is selected for an ECO drying programme the dryer will advance to COOL without drying the load For acrylics and acrylic mixtures select LOW heat and ...
Page 16: ...longer to dry than if the room is warm Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried with care and we do advise that you remove these items several times shake them and return them to the dryer THERE ARE HOWEVER SOME ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ADVISE YOU TO DRY SEE ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when dry and this natural moisture should not...
Page 17: ...e that there has been no accumulation of fluff or lint during the drying process Do not use abrasive cleaners scouring agents acids chlorine bleach or metal polish to clean any part of the machine These could damage the machine Clean fluff from the area behind the front venting adaptor fitted at the lower left hand corner of the front panel not fitted to rear venting only models The adaptor can be...
Page 18: ...e them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely Remove all doors and lids Remove the mains cable where fitted by cutting off flush with the appliance and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to the electricity supply To help the environment Local Au...
Page 19: ...g the dryer directly into a socket to check 1 Have you forgotten to clean the filter Check it 2 Have you selected the correct Heat setting for the type of fabric you are drying 3 Is the flexible Vent Hose blocked or kinked Check it for foreign objects or condensate water 4 Is the air inlet obstructed in any way 5 Permanent venting is flap on the storm cover obstructed 6 were the clothes excessivel...
Page 20: ... when carrying out repair service work but in locations where the Engineer advises you that it will be impossible to move the appliance without risk of damage he will only proceed with your approval that no liability will be accepted Service Please carry out the checks detailed on the Something Wrong page If there is a problem with your appliance then contact your Service Centre by using the table...
