14 Drying tips
In accordance with EU Regulation No. 392/2012
Weighted condensation efficiency
5
%
92
Sound power level
dB
63
1 Energy consumption x kWh per year, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of
the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used.
2 The standard cotton programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates. This programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton
laundry and is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton laundry.
3 The weighted programme time for the standard cotton programme at full and partial load.
4 Condensation efficiency class on a scale from G (least efficient) to A (most efficient).
5 The weighted condensation efficiency of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load.
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Drying tips
14.1
Saving energy
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Spin the washing in the washing machine at a high spin speed before tumble drying.
Mechanical draining in the washing machine is much more efficient than water evapor-
ation in the tumble dryer.
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Clean the door filter and the filter mats regularly. Dirty fluff filters block the air flow and
reduce the appliance's efficiency.
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Where possible fill the drum to the maximum load capacity of the relevant pro-
gramme.
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Select «EcoManagement» to find efficient programmes.
14.2
Avoiding damage
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Follow the fabric care symbols on garment labels.
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For drying, it is recommended that tumble dryer sheets or other fabric care solutions
not be used.
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Remove foreign objects and larger parts made of metal or hard plastic (e.g. buckles,
stones, detergent dosing aids) before tumble drying. These can dent the drum.
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Fasten hook and eye fasteners and zips. These can damage the laundry and the
drum.
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Fasten cloth belts, apron ties and duvet and pillow cases to avoid them getting
tangled up.
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