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Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on appliance
control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by:

Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the
suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may
sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect.

Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different
thicknesses. Thinner items will take less time to dry. Some fabrics,
such as those used for jeans are of closer texture than others and
although light when dry will be heavy after washing and spinning.

Single items of clothes or small loads may take disproportionally
longer to dry. It is more energy efficient to dry larger loads.

As it takes longer to fully dry clothes than to have them ready for
ironing, you may wish to remove some clothes when they are slightly
damp, ready for ironing and then continue to dry the remainder until
they are fully dry.

The label on the garment should tell you the correct heat setting to
select. See ‘Wash Care Labels’.

If the room in which the dryer is situated is cold, your 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 moisture should not be lost if the clothes are to remain soft
and fluffy. Clothes that are dried for too long tend to wrinkle and will
need more ironing than usual giving you extra work that the dryer
was designed to remove.

The amount of
water remaining in
the clothes after
spinning

The type of fabric

The quantity of
clothes to be dried

How dry you want
the clothes

The heat setting
you have selected

The temperature
of the room 

Bulky items

Be careful not to
overdry

Guide to Drying Times

Drying Guide - approximate drying time in minutes (weights specified are when dry)

COTTONS                                                        SYNTHETICS                      ACRYLICS

High Heat                                                           High Heat                      Gentle Heat

Drying times 800 - 1000rpm in washing
machine

Drying times on reduced
spin in washing machine

Drying times on
reduced spin in
washing machine

1 kg

20 - 30

2 kg

35 - 45

Half

load

3 kg

45 - 60

4 kg

60 - 70

Full

load

5 kg

70 - 80

1 kg

20 - 30

Half

load

2 kg

35 - 45

Full

load

3 kg

45 - 60

Half

load

1 kg

25 - 40

Full

load

2 kg

40 - 60

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Summary of Contents for G73V

Page 1: ...Tumble dryer Instructions for installation and use G73V ...

Page 2: ...ide to Drying Times Caring for your Dryer If something goes wrong If it still won t work 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 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...

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 drum before you first use it to remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit NOTE When the dryer is in use avoid touching the back of the machine as it may be hot See The Controls FLUFF FILTER Clean after each use Rating plate Air intake grille Vent hose fitted here Caution Hot Rear venting with hose Drum 6 ...

Page 7: ...mance When operating the dryer there has to be adequate ventilation to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels including open fires A vent hose must always be fitted when the dryer is used in conjunction with Mobile Venting The hose must be fitted securely into the back of the dryer see diagram on previous page If possible it is always best to connect the hos...

Page 8: ...larly 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 avoided as these will obstruct the hose or trap condensation For ope...

Page 9: ...will start WARNING WHEN SWITCHING electricity ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY WARNING WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY Button IN HIGH HEAT Button OUT LOW HEAT WARNING CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO TUMBLE DRYERS AND INJURE THEMSELVES ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF AT THE MAINS WHEN THE DRYER IS NOT BEING USED 8 Switc...

Page 10: ...hout 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 Ty...

Page 11: ...inwear 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 Re...

Page 12: ...rch 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 tumble dried...

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: ...ll you how much time you ll need for various loads To open door grip handle and pull towards you If the door is opened while the dryer is in use the drying programme cuts out automatically and the machine stops When the door is closed the dryer will restart but you will not need to reset the timer control You can however reset the Timer Control at any stage should you wish To select high heat Cott...

Page 15: ...ger 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 be...

Page 16: ...Regularly check and clean if necessary the vent hose and any permanent venting fixture to ensure that there has been no accu mulation of fluff or lint during the drying process Clean fluff from the area below the fluff filter and the rear vent tube 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 Your...

Page 17: ... blown Try plugging in another appliance to check 5 Have you used an extension 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 ...

Page 18: ...uipment DIY repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under the Parts Guarantee If you do experience a problem with the appliance don t take risks call in our Service Engineer Our Spare Parts are designed exclusively to fit your appliance Do not use them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard ...

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Page 20: ... be asked for the following information Name address and postcode Telephone number Model Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details of the query or fault Place and Date of purchase Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 0870...

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