User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB7891

[. . . ] READ THIS HANDBOOK THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. COMPLY WITH THE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. SWITCH OFF AT SOCKET AND REMOVE PLUG AFTER USE ­ CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO TUMBLE DRYERS AND INJURE THEMSELVES. MAKE SURE THE EXHAUST AIR GRILLE AND VENT HOSE (OPTIONAL EXTRA MODEL TS13) ARE NOT BLOCKED OR OBSTRUCTED. [. . . ] OFF 8 Sorting your laundry NOTE: The dryer is only intended for drying articles which have been well washed in water and detergent and have been well rinsed and spun. It is best to sort everything into fabric groups. It is very important to follow carefully each garment manufacturer's washing and drying instructions, as given on the Care Label attached to the garment. The same grouping applies to washing machines, so you will probably already have done this when preparing your wash. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened, and belts, strings etc. Once again, you will normally have already done this at the washing stage. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each item before loading. Do not overspin easy-care fabrics in your automatic washing machine or spin dryer. These fabrics dry quickly in a tumble dryer and many of them do not need ironing at all if they are dried in small loads. Fabric conditioner will give even more softness to all fabrics and is invaluable for controlling the static electricity which causes easy-care fabrics to cling and attract dirt. WARNING ­ CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED DRIPPING WET. You will find that a great deal of moisture has been removed. (Remember that while the items are still warm, they will appear moister than they in fact are. ) 4. Gently pull the garments into shape and complete the drying away from direct heat. 11 Items requiring special attention (cont'd) Blankets and Bedspreads The drying requirements for blankets and bedspreads will, of course, vary tremendously according to size and weight. Your Dryer will do a splendid job, often restoring the soft, fluffy feel they had when new. If you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the machine will have difficulty in drying them properly. During the drying period remove blankets and other large items, shake and reload. Blankets made from acrylic fibres (eg, Acrilan, Courtelle, Orlon and Dralon) must be dried with special care. Overdrying should be avoided to ensure heat creasing does not occur. It will help if you test them occasionally during the programme to see how they are coming along. Permanently pleated or creased garments Your Dryer will cope with such clothes very well, but you should always read the manufacturer's drying instructions attached to the garment before you begin. Starched articles Starched articles should be dried together in the same load, to avoid the distribution of starch to nonstarched items. [. . . ] Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring agents, acids, chlorine bleach or metal polish to clean any part of the machine. These could damage the machine. Hotpoint strongly recommends that all of its appliances are regularly checked for electrical and mechanical safety. Lubrication: Your tumble dryer uses special bearing components. Lubrication by the user is not necessary and must not be attempted . Spare Parts Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of equipment. [. . . ]