Indesit IS31 User Manual

TUMBLE DRYER

Use and Care & Installation Instructions

IS31

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Contents

Safety Advice

Electrical Requirements

Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer

Where to put and vent your Dryer

How to use your Dryer

Sorting your laundry

Items not suitable for drying

Items requiring special attention

The Controls

Guide to Drying Times

How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter

Caring for your Dryer

If something goes wrong

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If it still won’t work

Product Data

Indesit Guarantee/After Sales Service

Essential Contact Information

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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

NEVER ● Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of the

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

NEVER ● Use the dryer on a carpeted floor where the pile height would

NEVER ● Allow lint to collect around the dryer.
NEVER ● Add liquid or sheet fabric conditioner to the dryer, use liquid

NEVER ● Use the dryer for commercial drying, the dryer is only suitable for

NEVER ● Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting.
NEVER ● Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and

NEVER ● Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning.
NEVER ● Tumble dry articles that are contaminated with flammable

NEVER ● Tumble dry rubber, rubber backed articles and clothes, pillows fitted

NEVER ● Tumble dry: Large, very bulky items including duvets and sleeping

NEVER ● Attempt to stand on top of your dryer, it is not designed for such use

NEVER ● Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands.

to be obstructed.

machine.

dripping wet items in the drum.

prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.

conditioner in the final rinse of your wash.

domestic use.

detergent then well rinsed and spun.

substances (Cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes, wax removers and hair sprays), unless
washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent.

with foam rubber pads, foam (latex foam), rubber, plastic, shower
caps, waterproof textiles, nappy pants or liners, polythene or paper.

bags.

and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such abuse.

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

ALWAYS ● Supervise children to ensure that they do not play with the dryer.
ALWAYS ● Supervise persons (including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.

ALWAYS ● When the dryer is not in use, switch off at the wall, remove plug

and close the door.

ALWAYS ● Comply with the specified electrical requirements.
ALWAYS ● Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate

ventilation. (see, "Where to put and vent your dryer.")

ALWAYS ● Use the vent hose for optimum drying performance.
ALWAYS ● Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on

the control.

ALWAYS ● Clean the filter, it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff

after EACH drying cycle.

ALWAYS ● Observe the rules for drying garments:

In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a
tumble dryer unless they are labelled ‘Superwash’,
‘Machine washable’ or have the ‘May be tumble dried’
symbol:
If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine.
Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool
shrinkage is irreversible, i.e. it will not stretch back to
the original size and shape.

ALWAYS ● Buy genuine accessories and spares.

WARNING: Never stop the dryer before the end of the drying

cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so

CAUTION:WHEN THE DRYER IS IN USE AVOID
TOUCHING THE REAR OF THE DRYER AS IT MAY BE
HOT.

that the heat is dissipated!

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Electrical Requirements

WARNING:This appliance must be earthed!

Supply

Changing
the fuse

Moulded plug

Changing
the plug

Rewirable plug

GREEN &

YELLOW TO

EARTH

BLUE TO

NEUTRAL

CORD

CLAMP

Changing the
mains cable

REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT
REQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for location.)

The flexible mains lead is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and
with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse.
The plug should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable
switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer.

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 your Spares stockist.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following:
GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE

If a replacement plug is to be fitted, the appropriate wire must be
connected to the correct terminal,as follows:

Connect:
Green/Yellow to terminal marked Earth or Green or
Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black
Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red.

13 AMP

If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type then the cut-off

FUSE

plug must be disposed of safely. DO NOT leave where it can be

BROWN
TO LIVE

inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard.

Should the mains lead ever require replacing at any time please
contact your nearest Service Centre. A charge will be made for the
replacement of the mains lead or if you require a longer lead.

The mains lead must only be replaced by a specially prepared
cable obtainable from your Spares Stockist and fitted by a
qualified electrician.

NOTE: IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer

Heat Selector Switch

Mains On/Off Indicator Light (if fitted)

Timer Knob

Filter Assembly

(on inside of the door)

Door Release

Exhaust Air Grille

Where to put and vent your dryer

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Your tumble dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hob,
cooker, heater, or eye level grill as flames from the burners could
cause damage to your machine.

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The dryer should be placed where air can freely circulate around
it, preferably near a window that can be opened to reduce the
possibility of condensation occuring while the dryer is in use.

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When operating the dryer, there has to be adequate ventilation to
avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances
burning other fuels, including open fires.

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A vent hose is recommended for optimum performance.

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DO NOT operate the dryer in an enclosed environment,
ensure the dryer is adequately ventilated.

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If the dryer is enclosed or fitted under a work surface, a gap
of at least 50mm (2") must be allowed above the top across
the full width of the dryer and at least 25mm (1") either side.
This allows air to enter into the rear air inlet. The dryer must
NEVER be run in a cupboard with a closed door.

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We do not recommend that the dryer is 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.

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DO NOT allow clothes, towels etc., to hang down the front of
the dryer into the airstream. This obstructs the airflow and
may damage the dryer.

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Ensure that the end of the hose is not directed towards the
air intake grille at the rear of the dryer.

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NOTE:The vent hose should not exceed 2.4 metres in length,
and should be kept free of any possible accumulation of fluff
lint (and water) by frequently shaking it out. Always ensure
that the hose is not squashed.

Wall Hanging Kit This allows the dryer to be mounted on a wall of suitable strength to

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take the weight. Alternatively it should be used when the dryer is
mounted on top of a work surface to secure the dryer to the wall.

WARNING:

DO NOT DISCHARGE THE EXHAUST AIR INTO A FLUE WHICH
IS USED FOR EXHAUSTING FUMES FROM OTHER
APPLIANCES BURNING GAS OR OTHER FUELS.