Drying symbols on garment
labels
Always look at the garment label to
check whether garments can be
machine dried.
The following symbols refer to
drying:
Machine drying is usually
possible
Normal drying (normal
temperature)
Gentle drying (reduced
temperature)
Do not machine dry
Duration of the drying cycle
The drying time can vary
according to
•
the final spin speed;
•
the required degree of drying;
•
the type of laundry;
•
the size of load.
The usual drying times are
indicated in the programme chart.
As you become more familiar with
the appliance, you will discover the
drying times that best suit your
needs according to the various
type of fabric. It is a good idea to
make a note of these times.
Fibre residue
After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new
towels, it is advisable to perform a
gentle rinse to be sure that any
residue that may remain in the tub is
completely removed and does not
stick to garments dried afterwards.
After each drying cycle the filter
should be checked and cleaned.
Additional drying
Should the laundry still be too wet at
the end of the programme, set
another short drying cycle.
Warning! To prevent the formation
of creases or shrinking of fabrics,
avoid excessive drying.
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Drying Hints
Drying Hints
As a dryer, the machine works on the
condensation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be
open and the drain hose must drain
water into a sink or into the drain
pipe, even during the drying cycle.
Load
Warning:
Loads of washed laundry
exceeding these values must be
divided before being dried,
otherwise poor results will be
obtained.
Garments not suitable for
drying
• Particularly delicate items such as
synthetic curtains, woollen and silk,
garments with metal inserts, nylon
stockings, bulky garments such as
anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping
bags and duvets must not be
machine dried.
• Garments padded with foam-rubber
or materials similar to foam-rubber
must not be machine dried; they
represent a fire hazard.
• Also, fabrics containing residues of
setting lotions or hair sprays, nail
solvents or similar solutions must
not be machine dried in order to
avoid the formation of harmful
vapours.
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Drying Hints
Sort of laundry
max. load
(dry weight)
2.25 kg
Cottons-Linen
1.5 kg
Mixed fabrics
