HOTPOINT/ARISTON TCS 73B GP (EU) User Manual

Instruction manual

TUMBLE DRYER

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Contents

Installation, 2

Where to install the tumble dryer Ventilation Electrical connections Preliminary information

Warnings, 4

General safety

Saving energy and respecting the environment

Care and maintenance, 6

Disconnecting the power supply Cleaning the filter after each cycle Checking the drum after each cycle Emptying the water container after each cycle Cleaning the condenser unit Cleaning the tumble dryer

Description of the tumble dryer, 8

Features Control panel

How to carry out a drying cycle, 10

Starting and selecting a programme

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Programmes and options, 11

Programme chart Special programmes Options Opening the door

Laundry, 14

Sorting laundry Care labels Drying times

Troubleshooting, 15 Assistance and Guarantee, 16

Spare parts Information on recycling and disposal

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Where to install the tumble dryer

• Install the dryer far from gas ranges, stoves, radiators or hobs, as flames may damage it. If the dryer is installed below a worktop, ensure there are 10 mm between the upper panel of the dryer and any objects above it, and 15 mm between the sides of the machine and the walls or furniture units adjacent to it. This ensures adequate air circulation. The appliance must be installed with the rear surface placed against a wall.

Ventilation

• The room must be adequately ventilated while the dryer is running. Make sure that the dryer is installed in a room free of humidity and with adequate air circulation. The flow of air around the dryer is essential to allow water to condense during drying; the dryer will not function properly if it is placed in an enclosed space or inside a cabinet.

or cold room.

installed in a cupboard but the dryer must never be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the dryer door.

Water drain

If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be plumbed into this drain. This does away with the need to empty the water container. If the dryer is stacked onto or installed next to a washing machine it can share the same drain. The height of the drain must be less than 3’ (1 m) from the bottom of the dryer. Remove existing hose from position shown in picture a suitable length of hose and connect as shown in picture

when the dryer is in its final location.

Less than 1m

10 mm

15 mm

Installation

Some condensation may form if the dryer is used in a small

We do not recommend that the dryer is

Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked

A and fit

Picture A

Picture B

Electrical connections

Before plugging the appliance into the socket, check the following:

• Make sure your hands are dry.

• The socket must have an earth connection.

• The socket must be able to withstand the machine’s maximum power output as indicated on the rating plate (see Description

of the tumble dryer).

• The power supply voltage must fall within the values indicated on the data plate (see

Description of the tumble dryer).

• The socket must be compatible with the dryer’s plug. Should this not be the case, replace the plug or the socket.

! DO NOT use extension cords. ! The dryer must not be installed outdoors,

even if the space is sheltered. It can be very dangerous if exposed to rain or storms. ! Once installed, the dryer’s electrical wire and plug must be within reach. ! The power cord must not be bent or squashed. ! The power cord is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must be a 13 Amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type. WARNING: The plug must not be used without a fuse cover. If a replacement fuse holder/cover is required, it must be of the same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug. Replacements are available from authorised dealers.

Preliminary information

Once the tumble dryer is installed, clean the inside of the

drum before operating it and remove any dirt accumulated during transportation.

Maximum load sizes: 7 kg

This household tumble drier is a Condenser

The weighted Annual Energy Consumption (AEc)* kWh 1) 503.0

This household tumble drier is a Automatic

Energy consumption full load; Edry - kWh 2) 4.23

Energy consumption partial load; Edry½ - kWh 2) 2.29

Power consumption: off-mode (Po) - Watts 0.42

Power consumption: left-on mode (Pl) - Watts 2.24

Prog. Time - weighted (Tt) full & partial load - minutes 3) 94

Full load (Tdry) - minutes 125

Partial load (Tdry½) - minutes 70

weighted (Ct) full & partial load 3) 81

full load (Cdry) 81

partial load (Cdry½) 81

Airborne acoustical noise emissions - dB(A) re 1 pW 69.0

Partial load for program “Synthetics” N/A

Average condensation efficiency - %

1) "Standard cotton” at full and partial load is the standard programme to which the

Regulation 932/2012.

Condensation efficiency class on a scale from G (least efficient) to

roduct Data - Regu lation 392/2012.

Brand Hotpoint/Ariston Model

TCS 73B GP (EU)

Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton programme" at full load - kg

7.0

Energy efficiency class on a scale from A+++ (low consumption) to D (high consumption)

Duration of the 'left-on mode' for power management system minutes

A (most efficient)

information in the label and the fiche relates. The standard cotton program is suitable to dry at cupboard level (0%) cotton laundry and is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption. Partial load is half the rated load.

2) 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 will depend on how the appliance is used.

3) Weighted average of 3 cycles at full load and 4 cycles at half load.

Energy consumption in kWh, for program “Synthetics” full load 1.87

Programme time in minute, for program “Synthetics” full load 70

Warnings

! This appliance has been designed and built according to international safety standards. These warnings are given for safety reasons and must be followed carefully.

General safety

• This appliance can be used by children

aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• This tumble dryer has been designed for home, and not professional, use.

• Do not touch the appliance while barefoot or with wet hands or feet.

• Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug, not the cord.

• After using the dryer, turn it off and unplug

it. Keep the door closed to make sure that children do not use it as a toy.

•Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the dryer.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be

made by children without supervision.

•Children of less than 3 years should be

kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

• The appliance must be installed correctly and have proper ventilation. The air intake at the front of the dryer should never be obstructed (see Installation).

• Never use the dryer on carpeting where the pile height would prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.

• Check to see if the dryer is empty before loading it.

• The back of the dryer could become very hot.

Never touch it while in use.

• Do not use the dryer unless the filter, watercontainer and condenser are securely in place (see Maintenance).

• Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry

for maximum loads).

• Do not load items that are dripping wet.

• Carefully check all instructions on clothing labels (see Laundry).

• Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.

• Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high

temperatures.

• Do not turn off the dryer when there are still warm items inside.

• Clean the filter after each use (see Maintenance).

• Empty the water container after each use (see Maintenance).

●• Clean the condenser unit at regular intervals (see

Maintenance).

●• Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer.

• Never climb on top of the dryer. It could result in damage.

• Always follow electrical standards and requirements (see Installation).

• Always buy original spare parts and accessories (see Service).

To minimise the risk of fire in your tumble dryer, the following should be observed:

• Tumble dry items only if they have been

washed with detergent and water, rinsed and been through the spin cycle. It is a fire hazard to dry items that HAVE NOT been washed with water.

●• Do not dry garments that have been treated

with chemical products.

• Do not tumble dry items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oils, this constitutes a fire hazard. Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously,especially when exposed to heat sources such as a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidisation reaction with the oil, Oxidisation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-effected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard.If it is unavoidable that fabrics containing vegetable or cooking oil or those that have been contaminated with hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should first be washed with extra detergent

- this will reduce, but not eliminate the hazard. They should not be removed from the dryer and piled or stacked while hot.

• Do not tumble dry items that have previously been cleaned in or washed in, soaked in or soiled with petrol/gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances. Highly flammable

substances commonly used in domestic environments including cooking oil, acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers. Ensure these items have been washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.

●• Do not tumble dry items containing foam

rubber (also known as latex foam), or similarly textured rubber like materials. Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

●• Fabric softener or similar products should

not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects of static electricity unless the practice is specifically recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener product.

• Do not tumble dry undergarments that contain metal reinforcements eg. bras with metal reinforcing wires. Damage to the tumble dryer can result if the metal reinforcements come loose during drying.

●• Do not tumble dry rubber, plastic articles

such as shower caps or babies waterproof covers, polythene or paper.

• Do not tumble dry rubber backed articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber coated tennis shoes.

• Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.

! WARNING: Never stop the dryer before

the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

Save energy and respect the environment

• Wring out all items to eliminate excess water before tumble drying (if you use a washing machine first, select a high spin cycle). Doing this will save time and energy during drying.

• Always dry full loads - you save energy: single items or small loads take longer to dry.

• Clean the filter after each use to contain energy consumption costs (see Maintenance).

Care and maintenance

Disconnecting the power supply

and maintena

Cleaning the filter after each cycle

The filter is a fundamental component of the dryer: its function is to collect lint and fluff that form during drying.

hampered: drying times becomes longer and more energy is consumed. Moreover, the dryer

filter and replace it correctly. Ensure that the filter is pushed fully home.

been replaced in its holder.

Checking the drum after each cycle

Rotate the drum manually to remove smaller items (handkerchiefs) that could have been left inside the dryer.

Cleaning the drum

agents to clean the drum. A coloured film may appear on the stainless steel drum surface: it may be caused by a combination of water and/or cleaning agents such as wash-softeners. This coloured film does not affect the dryer’s performance.

Disconnect the dryer when not in use or during cleaning

nce operations.

Do not use the dryer unless the filter has

Avoid using abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel cleaning

Clean the filter once drying is completed, by rinsing it under running water or cleaning it with a vacuum cleaner. Should the filter become clogged, the flow of air inside the dryer will be seriously

may become damaged. The filter is located in front of the dryer seal

(see Picture).

Removing the filter:

1. Pull the filter’s plastic handle upwards (see

Picture).

2. Clean the fluff off the

Emptying the water container after each cycle

Remove the water container and empty it into a sink or other suitable drain outlet, then replace it correctly. Always check the water container and empty it before starting a new drying cycle.

Failure to empty the water container may cause the following:

- The dryer stops heating (thus the load may still be damp at the end of the drying cycle).

- The “Empty water container” LED activates to show that the water container is full.

Priming the Water Collection System

When your dryer is new, the Water Container will not collect Water until the system is primed, this will take 1 or 2 drying cycles. Once primed it will

collect Water during every cycle.

Cleaning the condenser unit

• Remove the condenser (see Picture below) unit regularly (monthly) and clean off any fluff deposits from the plates by rinsing it with cold water running on the rear end of the condenser. Removing the condenser:

1. Disconnect the dryer from the power supply and open the door.

2. Open the condenser cover (see Picture below), unlock the three catches by turning them 90° anti-clockwise, then pull on the grip to remove the condenser.

3. Clean the surface of the seals and replace the unit with the arrows pointing upwards, while making sure that the catches are securely fixed.

Cleaning the tumble dryer

• The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

• Clean the front air intake grille regularly (every 6 months) with a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint, fluff or dust deposits. Furthermore, remove any lint deposits from the front part of the condenser filter and from the door filter area, using a vacuum cleaner every so often.

! Do not use solvents or abrasives. ! Have the dryer checked regularly by authorised technical

personnel in order to ensure that the electrical and mechanical parts work safely (see Assistance).

Quick Tips !Remember to clean your filter and condenser unit after each load. ! Remember to empty your water container after each load. ! Doing this will keep your machine working at its BEST!

Condenser unit

Rear

Water container

Tap

Front

Condenser unit

Catches

Filter

Air intake

Condenser cover

Handle

Description of

595

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14

the tumble dryer

Opening the door

The door

Condenser

unit (cover

open)

Features

Water container

Filter

Condenser cover

handle (pull to

open)

Rating plate

Model

& Serial

Numbers

Air

intake

grille

Control panel

Programme selection

Options

buttons and

indicator lights

knob and OFF

Start/Pause button

and indicator light

Drying phase or Delay timer indicator

lights

Maintenance

indicator lights

Programme selection knob

Allows for setting the programme: turn until the indicator points towards the desired programme. The OFF position switches off the

dryer (see Starting and selecting a programme).

Options buttons

Allow for selecting the options available for the selected programme. The relative indicator lights turn on when the option has been selected (see Programmes and options).

START/PAUSE button and indicator light

When the green light flashes slowly, press the button to start the programme. When the cycle is under way, the indicator light remains on. To put the programme into pause mode, press the button again; the indicator light will turn orange and start flashing again. To resume the programme from the point it was interrupted, press the button again (see Start and programme selection).

Indicator lights

“Maintenance” indicator lights

The indicator lights provide important information. They indicate the following:

Before each programme, the indicators light CLEAN FILTER and EMPTY WATER signals that it is essential to clean the filter and the water container must be emptied, before using the tumble dryer (see Care and maintenance).

If the water container fills during the course of the programme, the LED lights up. The water container must be emptied before pressing the START/PAUSE button to resume the cycle from the point it was interrupted.

The “Clean condenser unit” indicator light (CLEAN CONDENSER) signals that it is essential to clean the condenser regularly (see

Care and maintenance).

“Drying phases” indicator lights

The DRYING indicator light signals that the drying phase is running. The COOL TUMBLE indicator light signals that the cooling phase is running. The END indicator light signals that the programme has ended.

“Delay timer” indicator light

If the ”Delay timer” option has been activated (see “Programmes and options”), after the programme has started, the indicator light corresponding to the chosen delay time will start flashing:

As time passes, the remaining delay will be displayed and the corresponding indicator light will flash:

Once the set delay time ends, the flashing LED will turn off and the set programme will start.

How to carry out a drying cycle

Starting and selecting a programme

1. Plug the dryer into the power supply socket.

2. Select the programme according to the type of laundry (see Laundry).

3. Open the door, ensure that the filter is clean and securely placed and that the water container is empty and correctly located (see

Care and maintenance).

4. Load the machine, making sure that no piece of laundry gets between the door and the relative seal. Close the door.

5. After consulting the programme chart and the indications for each type of fabric (see Laundry), turn the Programme selection

knob towards the programme corresponding to the type of laundry to be dried (see Programmes and options). ! Warning: If the position of the programme selection knob changes after pressing the START/PAUSE button, the selected programme will NOT be modified. To modify the programme, press the START/PAUSE button to put the programme in pause mode (the indicator light flashes orange), then select a new programme and the relative options. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the new programme.

6. If necessary, set the time of the delayed start and any other options (see Programmes and options).

7. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the drying cycle.

Laundry can be checked while the drying programme runs and any garments already dry can be removed, while drying continues for the remaining items. After closing the door, press the START/PAUSE button to resume machine operation.

8. The final COOL TUMBLE phase (i.e. the fabrics are cooled) activates during the last few minutes of the drying programme; always allow this phase to terminate.

9. When the END indicator light turns on, the programme has ended. The buzzer will beep 3 times to let you know that your programme is complete. Open the door, remove the laundry then clean the filter and replace it. Empty the water container and put it back in its slot (see Care and maintenance).

If the clothes are not removed at the end of the cycle the automatic POST CREASE CARE action will, on those programmes with this feature, continue to rotate the drum intermittently for up to 10 hours to minimise creasing. The phase is stopped when the door is opened or when the knob is set to OFF

10. Set the program knob to OFF to switch off the machine.

11. Disconnect the dryer from the power supply.

Automatic pre-post Crease Care

This is an automatic function which provides an anti crease treatment both before and after the drying programme. By periodically rotating the drum before the start of the drying cycle, when a delayed start is selected, the formation of creases is prevented. On certain programmes the drum also rotates periodically at the end of the drying cycle. The phase is stopped when the door is opened or when the knob is set to OFF.

Stand-by mode

This tumble dryer, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected. Turn the knob to the desired program to restart dryer operation (to start the program press START/PAUSE). The OFF position switches off the dryer.

Programmes and options

Programme chart

Programme

Cottons

1 Ready to Wear

2 Standard Cotton**

3 Easy Iron

Delicates

4 Synthetics

5 Synthetics Easy Iron

6 Silk

Esclusive Care

7 Anty Allergy

8 Shirts

9 Jeans

10 Baby Cycle

Timed drying

15’ - 40’ - 60’ - 90’ minutes. - Delay timer - Fibre Care

Extra Refresh

Max. load

(kg)

max Delay timer

max Delay timer - Fibre Care

4 Delay timer

0.5

8 Delay timer

3 Delay timer - Fibre Care

3 Delay timer

2 Delay timer

- -

Compatible options

Cycle

duration*

150'

130'

110'

100'

60'

85'

180'

75'

110’

100'

20’

* note: The duration of these programs will depend on the size of the load, types of textiles, the spin speed used in your washer

and any extra options selected. ** To reach maximum efficiency, select the highest temperature option (Standard/Default starting configuration)

Standard Cotton is the more efficient program in terms of energy consumption (EU 392/2012).

Special Programmes

Cottons

Ready to Wear: Dries your items to the maximum possible dryness level. Even drier than Standard Cotton dry. Standard Cotton: Dries your items to a dryness level that allows you to put your clothes away straight from the dryer. Easy Iron: Dries your items to a dryness level that allows them to minimise ironing.

Synthetics

Recommended to delicately dry synthetic fabrics.

Synthetics Easy Iron

●This is a programme for items of Synthetic or Synthetic/Cotton mixtures, with a level of dryness that minimizes ironing.

Silk

● This is a programme for drying your delicate silk. ● Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to use, but on some heavier

garments the edges may be slightly damp. If this is the case, remove the load and open them out and then run the programme again for a short period.

Anti Allergy

This programme has the ‘Seal of Approval’ endorsement from Allergy UK, which reflects the effective reduction and elimination of allergens from the clothes with the special Anti Allergy cycle. With this programme, thanks to the achievement of constant temperature for an extended period of time, the effects of the most common allergens (including House Mites) are neutralised. Can be used on a full size wet load to dry and treat, or on a 4kg dry load just to treat your laundry.

The filter should be cleaned in order to ensure the correct operation of the cycle’s anti-allergy function.

Shirts

● This is a programme for shirts made from cotton. ● It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 10 shirts).

Shirts and Fibre Care option

●This is a programme for shirts made from synthetic materials or a mixture of natural and synthetic materials, such as polyester and

cotton. ● It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 14 shirts).

Loads dried using this program are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is the case, try turning the shirts inside out and running the programme again for a short period.

Jeans

● This is a programme for jeans made from denim cotton. Before drying your jeans turn the front pockets inside out.

● Do not mix dark and light coloured items.

● It can also be used on other garments made from the same material, such as jackets.

● Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is

the case, try turning the jeans inside out and running the programme again for a short period. ! We do not recommend that you use this programme if your jeans have elastic waist bands, studs or embroidery.

Baby Programme

●This is a programme for drying your baby’s small delicate items of clothing and bedding (Cotton and Chenille) and for drying your

delicate clothes.

●DO NOT dry items such as bibs and nappy pants with plastic coverings.

● It can be used for load sizes up to 2kg.

● Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be slightly damp. If this

is the case, try turning items inside out and running the programme again for a short period.

Timed drying cycle (15’ - 40’ - 60’ - 90’’)

These programmes can be used if you want to set drying time and temperature.

The COOL TUMBLE cycle runs during the final minutes of the programme.

15’ timed programme is ideal to remove damp from tea towels and bathrobe used once. 40’: this is a quick timed programme, ideal for drying garments spun at high speed in the washing machine, for example shirts used

in a work week.

60’: a timed programme, ideal for drying garments spun at high speed in the washing machine, for example a change of sheets. 90’: timed programme is ideal for drying more quantity of garments (see below table)

Refresh A short programme suitable for refreshing fibres and garments. It lasts about 20 minutes.

! As this is not a drying programme, it is not to be used for garments that are still wet.

● It can be used on any load size but is more effective on smaller loads.

Fabric

Cotton –

Synthetics –

fibre care Acrylics –

fibre care

1 kg 2 kg 3 kg 4 - 5 kg 6 kg

40 or 60

minutes

40 or 60

minutes

40 minutes 60 minutes - - -

40 or 60

minutes

40 or 60

minutes

Load

60 or 90

minutes

60 or 90

minutes

90 minutes -

- -

Options

The options allow for customising the selected programme according to one’s own needs.

Delay timer

The start of some programmes (see Programmes and options) may be delayed up to 9 hours. Press the button repeatedly to enter the desired delay time. Before setting a delayed start, make sure that the water container is empty and that the filter is clean.The

drum will rotate occasionally before the drying programme starts to prevent the formation of creases.

Fibre care

Fibre Care is a special option designed to gentle dry delicate clothes. Press this button to select the low temperature setting; the light next to the button will switch on. Activating this option will increase the duration of the cycles

Key Lock

Prevents the program settings from being changed. After having selected the program and the available options, hold down the two option buttons for 3 seconds (see “Dryer description”) A prolonged beep will sound when the buttons are pressed and the LEDs on the options buttons will flash slowly twice. The LEDs on the previously selected options will then remain lit but will no longer be modifiable. If you attempt to change the settings with KEY LOCK activated, 3 short beeps will sound and 3 rapid flashes will warn you that it is not possible to modify the program or the options underway. Hold down the options buttons for three seconds to deactivate the KEY LOCK option. KEY LOCK can be selected with all programs. The OFF position switches off the dryer.

! Not all options are available on all programmes (see Programmes and options).

Opening the door

If the door is opened (or the START/PAUSE button is pressed) while a programme is running, the dryer stops and the following may occur:

• The START/PAUSE button flashes orange.

• When a delayed start is running, the delay countdown continues. It is necessary to press the START/PAUSE button to resume the

“Delay timer” programme. One of the “Delay timer” indicator light flashes to signal the delay time entered.

• It is necessary to press the START/PAUSE button to resume the programme. The progress indicator lights signal the running pha-

se and the START/PAUSE indicator light stops flashing and turns green.

• When post care phase is active it means that drying programma is already ended. Pressing the START/PAUSE button reactivates

a new programme from the beginning.

• By turning the Programme selection knob, a new programme is selected and the START/PAUSE indicator light flashes green. This

procedure can be used to select the COOL TUMBLE programme to cool garments if they are judged to be dry enough. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the new programme.

Note: If you have a power cut, switch off the power or remove the plug. When power is restored, plug in the machine. Turn the knob to the desired program to restart dryer operation (to start the program press START/PAUSE). The OFF position switches off the dryer.

Laundry

Sorting laundry

• Check the symbols on the care labels of the various gar-

ments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble dried.

• Sort laundry according to the type of fabric.

• Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.

• Close zips and hooks and fasten belts and strings without

tightening them.

• Wring out garments to remove the maximum amount of

water possible.

Do not load the dryer when garments are dripping wet.

Maximum load sizes

Do not overload the drum. The following values indicate the weight of dry garments: Natural fibres: maximum kg Synthetic fibres: maximum kg

! Do not overload the dryer as this may result is reduced drying performance.

Care labels

Always check the care labels, especially when placing garments in the tumble dryer for the first time. Below are the most commonly used symbols:

May be tumble dried.

Do not tumble dry.

Tumble dry – high heat.

Tumble dry – low heat.

Drying times

Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on the following:

• Amount of water retained by items after the spin cycle: towels and delicate items retain a lot of water.

• Fabrics: items of the same fabric, but with different texture and thickness may have different drying times.

• Amount of laundry: single items and small loads may take longer to dry.

• Drying: if items are to be ironed, they can be removed from the dryer while still slightly damp. Items that require complete drying can be left longer.

• Heat setting.

• Temperature of the room: the lower the temperature of the room, the longer it will take for the dryer to dry clothing.

• Bulk: certain bulky items require special care during the drying process. We suggest removing these items and replacing them in the dryer once they have been shaken out: repeat this procedure several times during the course of the drying cycle.

! Do not over-dry items. All fabrics contain natural dampness which helps to keep them soft and fluffy.

The drying times provided refer to the automatic Cupboard dry programmes. The Timed drying settings are also indicated to enable you to select the most suitable timed option. The weight refers to dry items.

Automatic drying times

Cotton

Drying times after 800-1000 rpm wash cycles - with an initial humidity level of 60%

1 kg

30 - 40 minutes

Synthetics

Fibre Care

1 kg

30 - 40 minutes 40 - 50 minutes 50 - 70 minutes 70 - 90 minutes

Acrylics

Fibre Care

2 kg 3 kg 4 kg 5 kg 6 kg 7 kg

40 - 55 minutes 55 - 70 minutes 70 - 80 minutes 80 - 90 minutes

Drying times after wash cycles at lower speeds - with an initial humidity level of 40%

95 - 120

minutes

2 kg 3 kg 4 kg

1 kg

40 - 80 minutes 60 - 100 minutes

2 kg

120 - 140

minutes

Troubleshooting

If you feel that the dryer is not working properly, consult the following troubleshooting suggestions before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see Assistance).

Problem:

The dryer does not start.

The drying cycle does not start.

Drying times are too long.

Possible causes / Solutions:

• The plug has not been inserted far enough into the socket to make contact.

• There has been a power cut.

• The fuse has burned out. Try connecting another appliance to the same socket.

• If an extension cord is used, try connecting the dryer plug directly into the socket.

• The door has not been closed properly.

• The programme has not been set correctly (see How to carry out a drying cycle).

• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed (see How to carry out a drying cycle).

• A delayed start time has been set (see Programmes and options).

• The START/PAUSE button has been pressed; a short delay follows before the dryer starts running. Wait for the drying cycle to start; do not press the START/PAUSE button otherwise the dryer switches to the pause mode and the drying cycle will not start.

• The filter has not been cleaned (see Care and maintenance).

• The water container must be emptied? The “Empty water container” indicator light flashes (see Care and maintenance).

• The condenser needs to be cleaned (see Care and maintenance).

• The heat setting is not suited to the type of fabric to be dried (see Programmes and options).

• An incorrect drying time was selected for the type of load (see Laundry).

• The air intake grille or the rear air vents are clogged up (see Installation, and Care

and maintenance).

• The items are too wet (see Laundry).

• The dryer is overloaded (see Laundry).

The “Empty water container” indicator light flashes.

The programme is finished but the items are damper than expected.

The dryer is noisy during the first few minutes of operation.

The lights on the dryer control panel are off although the dryer is switched on.

• The water bottle was not emptied before starting the programme. Always empty it before starting a new drying programme (see Description of the tumble dryer) do not wait for the bottle full signal (buzzer beeps once every 5 seconds and the indicator light flashes) before emptying the water container.

! For safety reasons, the dryer programmes last a maximum of 5 hours. If an

automatic programme has not detected the final dampness level required in this interval, the dryer completes the programme and stops. Check the above points and repeat the programme; if the items are still damp, contact the Technical Assistance Centre (see Assistance).

• This is normal, especially if the dryer has not been used for a long time. If the noise persists during the entire cycle, contact the Technical Assistance Centre.

The dryer has gone into standby mode to save power. This occurs if you have left the dryer on or have had a power cut. It occurs after 30 minutes:

- if you leave the dryer without starting a programme;

- after your drying programme has finished.

Turn the knob to the desired program to restart dryer operation (to start the program press START/PAUSE). The OFF position switches off the dryer.

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