The
TIMER
knob sets the drying time: rotate it clockwise,
NEVER
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
, until the indictor is pointing to the drying
time you want to select.
CHOOSING A PROGRAMME
1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket.
2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type.
3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place.
4. Load the machine and make sure items are not in the way of the
door seal. Close door.
5. Set the temperature with the HEAT button. High heat for Cotton
and synthetics. Low heat for delicates and acrylics.
6. Select a drying time by rotating the TIMER knob clockwise.
The tables below show APPROXIMATE drying times in minutes.
Weights refer to dry garment weights.
7. Press the
START
button to begin.
During the drying programme, you can check on your laundry
and take out items that are dry while others continue drying.
When you close the door again press the
START
button in order
to resume drying.
8. About 10 minutes before the programme is completed it enters
the final
COOL TUMBLE
phase (fabrics are cooled) which should
always be allowed to complete.
9. Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the filter and
replace it.
10. Unplug the dryer.
MAX LOAD SIZE
Do not load more than maximum capacity. These numbers refer to
dry weight:
Natural fibres: 7kg max
Synthetic fibre: 3kg max
WASH CARE LABELS
Look at the labels on your garments when tumble drying. The
following symbols are the most common.
May be tumble dried
Do
NOT
tumble dry
Tumble dry at high heat setting
Tumble dry at low heat setting
ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE
DRYING
1. Articles that contain rubber or rubber-like materials or plastic
film, any flammable articles or objects that contain flammable
substances.
2. Glass fibres.
3. Items which have been dry cleaned.
4. Large bulky items (quilts, sleeping bags, etc). These expand
when drying and prevent airflow through the dryer.
Before you call the service centre go through the following
troubleshooting suggestions:
PROBLEM:
The dryer won’t start.
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTION:
• The plug is not in the socket or making contact.
• There has been a power failure.
• The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the
socket.
• You are using an extension cord? Try to plug the dryer directly
into the socket.
• The timer knob has not been set properly.
• The start button has not been pressed.
• The start button was pressed with the door open. Make sure the
door is closed before pressing the start button.
PROBLEM:
It is taking a long time to dry.
POSSIBLE CAUSES/SOLUTION:
• The filter has not been cleaned.
• The temperature setting is not correct.
• The correct time has not been selected.
• The vent tube or air intake vent is obstructed.
• The items were too wet.
• The dryer was over loaded.
Laundry
Troubleshooting
Cottons - High (full) Heat
Drying times 800-1000rpm spin in washing machine
1-2kg
3-4kg
5-6kg
7kg
20-45mins
45-70mins
70-100mins
90-120mins
Synthetics - High (full) Heat
Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine
1kg
2kg
3kg
20-30mins
35-45mins
45-60mins
Acrylics - Low (gentle) Heat
Drying times 800-1000rpm spin in washing machine
1kg
2kg
25-40mins
40-60mins
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