Instructions for Installation and Use
3kg Tumble Dryer V3D01
To the Installer:
Before installation, fill in the product details on the back cover of this books.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
To the Use:
You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference.
Contents
Safety Advice |
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Electrical Requirements |
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Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer |
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Where to put and vent your Dryer |
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How to use your Dryer |
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Sorting your laundry |
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Items not suitable for drying |
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Items requiring special attention |
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The Controls |
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Guide to Drying Times |
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How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter |
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Caring for your Dryer |
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If something goes wrong |
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If it still won’t work |
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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 is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.
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For your safety
IMPORTANT
Using your Tumble Dryer is easy.
Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time.
NEVER ● Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer. NEVER ● Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose
to be obstructed.
NEVER ● Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of the machine.
NEVER ● Allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air.
NEVER ● Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum. NEVER ● Tumble dry without the filter in position.
NEVER ● Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place dripping wet items in the drum.
NEVER ● Use the dryer on a carpeted floor where the pile height would prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.
NEVER ● Allow lint to collect around the dryer.
NEVER ● Add liquid or sheet fabric conditioner to the dryer, use liquid conditioner in the final rinse of your wash.
NEVER ● Use the dryer for commercial drying, the dryer is only suitable for domestic use.
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, plastic foam, nappy pants
or liners, polythene or paper.
Large, very bulky items including duvets and sleeping bags. NEVER ● Never attempt to stand on top of your dryer, it is not designed for
such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such abuse.
NEVER ● Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands.
IMPORTANT
A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED TUMBLE DRYER.
WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF, REMOVE THE PLUG AND CLOSE THE DOOR.
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For your safety
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When the dryer is not in use, switch off at the wall, remove plug |
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Comply with the specified electrical requirements. |
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Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate |
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ventilation. (see, "Where to put and vent your dryer.") |
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Use the vent hose for optimum drying performance. |
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Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on |
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the control. |
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Clean the filter, it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff |
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after EACH drying cycle. |
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Observe the rules for drying garments: |
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In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a |
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tumble dryer unless they are labelled ‘Superwash’, |
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‘Machine washable’ or have the ‘May be tumble dried’ |
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If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine. |
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Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool |
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shrinkage is irreversible, i.e. it will not stretch back to |
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CAUTION: WHEN THE DRYER IS IN USE AVOID |
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TOUCHING THE REAR OF THE DRYER AS IT MAY BE |
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Electrical Requirements
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WARNING: This appliance must be earthed! |
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REQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for location.) |
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The flexible mains lead is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and |
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with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. |
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The plug should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable |
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switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer. |
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Changing |
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ASTA approved to BS1362 type. |
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If a replacement fuse holder/cover is required, it must be of the |
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same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug. |
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Replacements are available from your Spares stockist. |
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the plug |
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Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red. |
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plug must be disposed of safely. DO NOT leave where it can be |
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mains cable |
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replacement of the mains lead or if you require a longer lead. |
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The mains lead must only be replaced by a specially prepared |
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cable obtainable from your Spares Stockist and fitted by a |
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qualified electrician. |
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NOTE: IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT A |
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QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. |
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