User manual CANDY C 836 XT

[. . . ] Clothes should be spin dried or thoroughly wrung before they are put into the tumble dryer. Clothes that are dripping wet should NOT be put into the dryer. Lighters and matches must not be left in pockets and NEVER use flammable liquids near the machine. Glass fibre curtains should never be put in this machine. [. . . ] DO NOT tumble dry fabrics treated with dry cleaning fluids. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue - NEUTRAL Brown - LIVE Green-and-yellow - EARTH If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from GIAS Service or an authorised Dealer. IMPORTANT: This dryer must be installed such that the air inlets and outlets are not restricted (fig. 1 - Supply cord 2 - Air inlets 3 - Air outlets There should be a gap of at least 12 mm (0. 5 inches) between the sides rear and base of the machine and the surrounding walls , cabinets and floor. To ensure adequate ventilation the space between the bottom of the machine and the floor must not be obstructed. nEVER install the dryer up against curtains. Prevent items from falling or collecting behind and beneath the dryer as these may obstruct the air inlets and outlets. Before using the dryer for the first time wipe the inside of the drum and door with a damp cloth. Make sure that the laundry you are going to dry is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer, as shown by the care symbols on each item. Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty. When full, the water container will weigh about 4 kg (fig. Refit the kickplate by engaging the hinges at the top and `snapping' the lower clips into place. IMPORTANT: Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning the condenser. Turn the two locking levers anticlockwise (fig. Gently remove any dust or fluff with a cloth, then wash the unit by holding it under a running tap (fig. 11) turning it so that water flows between the plates, to remove any dust or fluff. Lock the two levers by turning them clockwise. The table shows approximate drying times, depending on the type of fabric and dampness of the clothes. PRE-IRON PROGRAM: RELAXES CREASES ­ EASIER TO IRON REMEMBER: During the last 10 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air. `DELICATES' button ­ press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, press again to select high temperature ( ). `FILTER CARE' indicator ­ lights when filter needs cleaning ( ). [. . . ] Should your dryer operate incorrectly, check the following points before calling for a service engineer. Drying time is too long/clothes are not dry enough: Have you selected the correct drying time/programme?Were the clothes thoroughly wrung or spindried?Are the inlets, outlets and base of the dryer free from obstructions? [. . . ]