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For your safety

NEVER     

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Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer.

NEVER     

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Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose

to be obstructed.

NEVER     

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Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of the     

machine.

NEVER     

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Allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air.

NEVER     

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Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum.

NEVER     

Tumble dry without the filter in position.

NEVER     

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Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place

dripping wet items in the drum.

NEVER     

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Use the dryer on a carpeted floor where the pile height would

prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.

NEVER     

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Allow lint to collect around the dryer.

NEVER     

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Add liquid or sheet fabric conditioner to the dryer, use liquid 

conditioner in the final rinse of your wash.

NEVER     

Use the dryer for commercial drying, the dryer is only suitable for 
domestic use.

NEVER     

Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting.

NEVER     

Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and 
detergent then well rinsed and spun.

NEVER     

Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning.

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 pants 
or liners, polythene or paper.
Large, very  bulky items including duvets and sleeping bags.

NEVER     

Never attempt to stand on top of your dryer, it is not designed for 
such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such
abuse.

NEVER     

Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands.

IMPORTANT
Using your Tumble Dryer is easy.

Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your
Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time.

A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED 
TUMBLE DRYER.
WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF, REMOVE THE PLUG AND
CLOSE THE  DOOR.

IMPORTANT

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Summary of Contents for G31

Page 1: ...TUMBLE DRYER Use and Care Installation Instructions G31 G32 ...

Page 2: ...lean the Fluff Filter Caring for your Dryer If something goes wrong If it still won t work 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 14 15 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 i...

Page 3: ...se NEVER Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting NEVER Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and detergent then well rinsed and spun NEVER Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning 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 plas...

Page 4: ...l 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 machine Unlike other materials the mechanism of woo...

Page 5: ... GREEN YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If a replacement plug is to be fitted the appropriate wire must be connected to the correct terminal as follows 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 disposed of safel...

Page 6: ... the airflow and may damage the dryer Ensure that the end of the hose is not directed towards the air intake grille at the rear of the dryer NOTE The vent hose should not exceed 2 4 metres in length and should be kept free of any possible accumulation of fluff lint and water by frequently shaking it out Always ensure that the hose is not squashed Filter Assembly on inside of the door Mains On Off ...

Page 7: ...t for cottons linens and synthetics Low setting button OUT for acrylics and acrylic mixtures 6 Turn the Timer clock wise to select the required drying time See Section The Controls The dryer will start 7 When finished open the door and take out the laundry Clean and replace the fluff filter WARNING WHEN SWITCHING ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY WARNING WHEN SWITCHING ON OR OFF PLEA...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...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 ITCL Code see Items ...

Page 10: ...vier 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 overdried the starch will powder leaving the fabric limp which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise To make sure all your tumb...

Page 11: ... required time Never wind the timer control anti clockwise This operation also starts the dryer provided the door is closed and the machine is plugged in The Guide To Drying Times section will tell you how much time you ll need for various loads Setting the timer Door Release Heat Selection To open door grip the handle and pull towards you If the door is opened while the Dryer is in use the drying...

Page 12: ...clothes will take 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 m...

Page 13: ...ilter It s part of the wearing washing and drying process When finished After each load As necessary Lubrication Your tumble dryer needs very little attention The following simple steps will keep it performing well Switch off electricity and remove plug Always clean the filter and turn the drum by hand to check that small items like handkerchiefs do not get missed Clean exterior metal and plastic ...

Page 14: ...on lead Many are not suitable Try plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check 1 Have you forgotten to clean the filter It should be cleaned after each load 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 ventin...

Page 15: ...ent to helping the environment we reserve the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage Disposal of packaging materials follow local regulations so that packaging can be recycled To minimise the risk of injury to children remove the door and plug then cut off the mains cable flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts separately to ensur...

Page 16: ... 5 30pm Sunday 9 30am to 3 30pm www indesitservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Model number Serial number Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm www indesitservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Monday to Friday 8 30am to 5pm Saturday 8 30am to 12noo...

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