Miele T 270 C Operating instructions

Operating instructions for condenser tumble dryer T 270 C
It is essential to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine to avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the machine.
M.-Nr. 05 991 970
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disposal of the packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disposal of your old machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel / Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Notes on laundry care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to dry correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A Prepare the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B Load the drum and switch on the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
C Selecting a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
D Selecting additional options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Anti-crease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Low temperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Buzzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
E Delay start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
F Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
G After drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Altering a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To interrupt a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To cancel a programme and select a different programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To open the door during a programme to add or remove garments . . . . . . . . 20
Electronic system lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Emptying the condensed water container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the fluff filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning them whilst dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning them with water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning the tumble dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Contents
Cleaning the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Checking the condenser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing the condenser unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
General problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Check and fault indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
To change the interior drum lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Future updates (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Transporting the machine to its installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Building under a continous worktop / in a row of kitchen units . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Aligning the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Room in which the dryer is located . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Washer-dryer stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Before moving the machine again . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
External condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Pulling out the drain hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connection to a sink drain outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
If you no longer wish to use an external condensed water outlet . . . . . . . . . . 40
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Programmable functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Increased drying level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Warning and Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully before using this appliance for the first time. They contain important information about the safety, use and maintenance of the appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content. Pass them on to any future owner of the machine.
Correct use
The tumble dryer is only intended
for drying fabrics which have been washed in a water solution, marked on the manufacturer’s wash care label as being suitable for tumble drying. Any other applications may be dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper use or operation.
This appliance is not intended for
use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Technical safety
Before setting up the machine
check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install or use a damaged machine.
the data plate (fusing, voltage and frequency) matches the mains electricity supply. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is regularly tested by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
extension lead. Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the machine (e.g. danger or overheating).
Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user, for which the manufacturer cannot accept responsibility. Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved engineer. Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance or repair work is being carried out.
parts. Only when these parts are fitted can the safety standards of the machine be guaranteed.
Before connecting the machine, ensure that the connection data on
The electrical safety of this machine can only be guaranteed
Do not connect the machine to the mains electricity supply by an
The machine is built in accordance with current safety requirements.
Faulty components must only be exchanged for Miele original spare
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Warning and Safety instructions
If the appliance is supplied from a
cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device should be positioned so it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.
If the connection cable is faulty it
must only be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
In the event of a fault or for
cleaning purposes, the machine is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug is withdrawn, or – it is switched off at the mains, or – the mains plug is withdrawn.
Operation
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assessment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.
difficult to start. There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump, hoses and / or condensed water container.
If the water is drained externally
through the drain hose instead of being collected in the condensed water container, make sure the drain hose is securely attached if you hang it in a sink or basin to avoid the hose slipping and the water causing damage.
Condensed water is not drinking
water. It can cause health problems in both people and animals.
Always keep the area around the
machine free of dust and fluff.
The dryer must not be used without the fluff filters in place or if the fluff
filters are damaged in any way.
The dryer must not be used without the condenser unit in place.
Do not install the machine in a
room where the temperature may drop down to or below freezing. At very cold temperatures the machine may be
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Warning and Safety instructions
Always close the door after use.
This way you will avoid the danger of:
anyone sitting or leaning on the door,
which can cause the machine to tip up,
children climbing onto or into the
dryer or hiding things in it.
There is danger of fire with fabrics
which:
contain a large proportion of rubber,
foam rubber or rubber like materials.
– have been treated with inflammable
cleaning agents.
– have been splashed with hair
lacquer, hair spray, nail varnish remover or similar substances.
– which contain padding or fillings
(e.g. pillows, jackets). If these were damaged the filling could leak with the risk of igniting in the dryer.
are soiled with oil or grease.
In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee.
To minimize the risk of fire in a tumble dryer, the following
should be observed:
Items that have been spotted or
soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a fire hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Pilling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard.
If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent - this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard. The "cool down" cycle of tumble dryers should be used to reduce the temperature of the items. They should not be removed from the tumble dryer or piled or stacked while hot.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Items that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with petrol/gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Highly flammable substances commonly used in a domestic environments include acetone, denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene, spot removers (some brands), turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
– Items containing foam rubber (also
known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber like materials should not be dried in a tumble dryer on a heat setting.
Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
Plastic articles such as shower caps
or babies’ waterproof napkin covers should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Rubber-backed articles, clothes
fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber-coated tennis shoes should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Using accessories
Accessory parts may only be fitted
when expressly approved by Miele. If other parts are used, guarantee, performance and product liability claims may be invalidated.
– Fabric softeners or similar products
should not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects of static electricity unless this practice is specifically recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Damage to the tumble dryer can result if metal reinforcements come loose during drying. When available a drying rack could be used for such items.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old machine
Old machines contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please contact your dealer, your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes.
Before discarding an old machine unplug it and render the plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should be done by a competent person.
Energy saving tips
Make sure that your laundry is
^
thoroughly spun before drying.
Spinning at 1600 rpm, for example, saves approximately 30% energy and time compared with 800 rpm.
Load according to the optimum
^
amount of laundry recommended for the programme being used (see Programme chart). Underloading is uneconomical. Overloading gives a poorer quality of drying and may
cause unnecessary creasing. ^ To save energy and time: – make sure the room in which the
dryer is located is well ventilated.
– Make sure the fluff filters are clean
before using the dryer.
Ensure that the machine presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
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Control panel / Features
Guide to the appliance
a Delay Start button
The start of a programme can be delayed by up to 24 hours.
b START button
Starts a drying programme. The indicator light flashes to indicate that a programme can be started and lights up constantly after a programme has been started.
c Display
The display fulfills several functions. See next page for details.
d Additional option buttons
Indicator lights: on = option selected off = option not selected See "How to dry correctly - selecting additional options" for details on these options.
e Timed drying button
To select the time required for timed drying with hot or cold air (max. 2 hours).
f Programme selector
The programme selector can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. The light ring around the programme selector comes on during a pro-
gramme and goes out a few minutes after it has ended to save energy. It will go out a few minutes after switching on the dryer if a programme has not been selected or if the programme selected is not started.
g Programme sequence indicator
lights: show the drying stage
reached; Check lights: see "Problem solving guide" for details.
h I-On/0-Off button
For switching the appliance on and off or to interrupt a programme.
i Door button
This button can be used to open the door even when the appliance is switched off at the mains. If the appliance is switched on at the mains the drum lighting will go out a few minutes after opening the door to save energy.
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Guide to the appliance
Display
The display shows a variety of func­tions:
it displays how long a programme
has to run in hours and minutes; with "Delay start" it displays the time
remaining until the programme starts; it displays programmable functions
being selected and de-selected.
Time left display for Cottons and Minimum Iron programmes
Once a sensor programme has started the time left for a programme to run will be calculated by the machine. During this calculation period the following bars will flash in the display: ===... === ... -== ... == ... After approx. 1 minute the programme duration will appear in the display and proceed to count down in minutes.
The programme duration can vary each time a programme is run because it is affected by a variety of factors e.g:
the moisture content after spinning
the type of textiles
flashing bars in front of it, this indicates that the programme is about to enter the cooling down phase and is not indicative of a fault.
The time remaining displayed should not be taken as an accurate time measurement. It is an estimate of when your laundry should reach the level dryness you have selected.
Future updates
The indicator or check lamp marked "PC" allows a service engineer to update your machine in future years.
See "After Sales Service".
Electronic lock and programmable functions
Electronic lock Prevents the machine being operated by others.
Programmable functions Programmable functions enable the machine to be adapted to suit personal requirements.
See the relevant section for detailed instructions.
the quantity of laundry in the drum
the ambient room temperature
fluctuations in the electricity supply
The electronic unit adapts to each individual load of laundry. The time remaining for a programme to run shown in the display is calculated constantly during a programme. This means that the time displayed may fluctuate during the programme. If the time remaining in the display has
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Notes on laundry care
Wash care labels
Before drying check the drying symbol on the wash care label.
Significance of symbols:
q Dry at normal temperature r Dry at low temperature sDo not tumble dry
If no symbol is featured, dry at your own risk applying the following principles:
Cotton and minimum iron be dried using the appropriate programme for the degree of drying required. See programme chart.
For delicates and fabrics with the following wash care label r you can also select the
Never overload the drum. Always observe the maximum recommended loads given in the "Programme chart". Overloading can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry, give a disappointing drying result and cause more creasing.
Low temperature
items should
option.
Tips on drying
Woollens and wool blends tend to become matted and shrink if dried in a tumble dryer. They can, however, be partially dried using the
care
programme.
Woollens hand
Pure linen dried if specified as suitable by the manufacturer on the wash care label, as the surface of the fabric may otherwise "roughen". These items can be partially dried using the "Smoothing" programme.
Woven and loopknit materials T-shirts, knitted garments) have a tendency to shrink, depending on their quality and this is made worse by over-drying. When purchasing these garments it is advisable to take their shrinkage properties into account.
Minimum iron shirts or blouses tend to crease more, the larger the load being dried, particulary when the weave of the fabric is very fine. Reduce the load or use the Special care
Hand iron
unsatisfactory use the "Smoothing" setting, then hang the garments on a hanger to dry.
Starched laundry tumble dryer. In order to achieve the usual finish, double the amount of starch should be used.
New dark coloured garments dried separately from light coloured garments to avoid the danger of col­ours running.
should only be machine
(e.g.
fabrics and 100% cotton
Minimum iron -
programme. If this is
can be dried in the
should be
Items filled with down. The fine fabric interior of these items may shrink depending on the quality. These items can be partially dried using the
Smoothing
programme.
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Programme chart
Programmes Fabric type Special notes
Drying levels
COTTONS maximum load: 5 kg Extra dry Multi-layered fabrics, which
would not be thoroughly
dried using the
Normal
programme.
Normal + Mixed load of cotton fabrics,
e.g. towelling, jerseywear,
i.e. single and multi-layered
fabrics.
Normal
(2)
Load of similar fabrics
(jersey wear, flannelette
sheets, towelling).
Hand iron Hand iron rr
(2)
Cotton or linen fabrics (e.g.
table linen, bedlinen,
starched laundry etc).
Machine iron Cotton or linen fabrics,
including starched laundry,
for machine ironing.
Do not dry jersey wear in the
Extra dry programme -
+
tendency to shrink.
-
If laundry is still too damp,
then:
- finish drying using Timed drying
- select
Warm air
Normal +
-
If laundry is still too damp
for hand ironing, then select
Hand iron
r
in the future.
The laundry should be rolled
up to prevent it from drying out before it can be ironed.
next time.
(1)
.
(1)
Weight of dry laundry
(2)
Note for test institutes: These programmes are to be used when testing according to EN 61121 standard
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Programme chart
Programme Fabric type Special notes
Drying levels
MINIMUM IRON maximum load: 2.5 kg Normal + Minimum iron items which are
made of synthetic or blended
fabrics (e.g. pullovers,
dresses, trousers) which are
not dried adequately in the
Normal
(2)
Normal
Minimum iron shirts, table
programme.
cloths etc. made of blended
fabrics (e.g.
cotton/synthetics).
Hand iron Minimum iron shirts, table
cloths etc. made of blended
fabrics (e.g. cottons and
synthetics), which are still to
be hand ironed.
TIMED DRYING maximum load: 5 kg Warm air Individual items
(e.g. bathing costumes, bath
towels, tea-towels).
Multi-layered fabric whose
layers have different drying
characteristics.
Cool air Items which are to be aired
only.
Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying.
Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying.
Spin minimum iron fabrics for
at least 30 seconds in the
washing machine before
drying. For extra special care
of delicate fabrics and to
reduce creasing even more,
reduce the load to 1 kg.
-
-
(1)
(1)
(1)
Weight of dry laundry
(2)
Note for test institutes: These programmes are to be used when testing according to EN 61121 standard.
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Programme chart
Programme Fabric type Special notes Special care programmes Woollens
hand care
Woollen fabrics To refresh and fluff up woollen
garments quickly. Remove garments
Smoothing maximum load: 2.5 kg
Cottons and linen fabrics.
Smooths out creasing caused during Minimum iron items made of cotton, blended fabrics
or synthetics, e.g. cotton
trousers, shirts.
the end of the programme and place
(1)
Weight of dry laundry
maximum load: 2 kg
immediately at the end of the
programme. Do not repeat.
Woollen fabrics are not dried
completely by this programme.
the spin cycle in the washing
machine.
Fabrics are not completely dried in
this programme.
Remove garments immediately at
on a line or hangers to dry.
(1)
(1)
Selecting additional options Programme Additional option button(s)
COTTONS MINIMUM IRON TIMED DRYING - Warm air
- Cool air Woollens hand care Smoothing
Anti-crease, Short, Low temperature, Buzzer Anti-crease, Short, Low temperature, Buzzer Anti-crease, Low temperature, Buzzer Buzzer Buzzer Buzzer
For delicates and fabrics with the following wash care label r select the
temperature
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option.
Low
A Prepare the laundry
As far as possible, sort laundry for:
^
- the type of fibre or weave,
- the degree of dryness required,
- similar size of items,
- the moisture content after spinning.
This will help towards achieving an even drying result.
Fasten duvet covers etc. to prevent small items from being rolled up inside them.
Do up zips, hooks and eyes etc. Tie fabric belts, apron strings. Sew in or remove underwiring from
bras.
Make sure there is no detergent dispenser ball etc. in with the laundry, as this could melt and damage the machine and the laundry.
How to dry correctly
Do not overload the drum. Overloading can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry and give a disappointing drying result.
See the "Programme chart" for maximum recommended loads.
Before closing the door check that
^
the fluff filter is correctly positioned in the door.
B Load the drum and switch on the dryer
^
Press the door button and open the door.
^
Load the laundry loosely into the drum.
When closing the door make sure items of laundry cannot be trapped by the door, as this will cause damage to the laundry.
^
Shut the door either with a gentle swing or lean against it and push it shut.
^
Switch the dryer on by pressing the
l-On/0-Off
button.
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