9 Drying tips
... the programme takes significantly longer than indicated
Possible cause
Solution
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The following parts in the appli-
ance could be blocked:
– door filter
– filter mat in door filter
– base filter
– cooler filter
▸ Check and, if necessary, clean the parts.
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Very wet washing.
▸ Spin washing at higher speed.
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The ambient temperature is too
high.
▸ Improve the ventilation of the room.
... the washing is charged with static electricity
Possible cause
Solution
▪
Wash items that are made of
man-made fibres.
▸ Static charge is a normal characteristic of man-
made fibres and nothing to do with the appliance.
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Drying tips
9.1
Fabric care symbols
To select the right drying programme, follow the fabric care symbols on garment labels.
Tumble dry, medium heat
Tumble dry, low heat
Do not tumble dry
9.2
General tips
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Use tumble dryer sheets sparingly.
▪
Protect items of washing from getting damaged.
– Fasten duvet and pillow cases, hook and eye fasteners and zips.
– Fasten cloth belts and apron ties.
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Put only a few items of washing in the drum when drying fabrics that crease easily.
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For bulky items (e.g. sleeping bags, duvets, etc.) which fill the drum over half full, fol-
low the fabric care symbols on the labels of the items carefully.
▪
Woollen and silk fabrics often carry the «Do not tumble dry» label.
– For woollen and silk fabrics, follow the fabric care symbols on garment labels.
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For easy-care fabrics (e.g. shirts and cotton-mix fabrics), select the additional
easy
care function and put only a few items in the drum.
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Knitted and woven items (e.g. T-shirts) tend to shrink. Select the additional
easy
care function.
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