User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8217

[. . . ] NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER q Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer. q Allow the air inlet at the front of the dryer or the air outlet at the back to be obstructed. q Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum. q Tumble dry without the Filter, Water Container or Condenser in position. [. . . ] When finished open the door and take out the laundry. Clean and replace the fluff filter, and empty the water container. 6. Select the relevant heat setting (see section "The Controls") 7. Select the required programme or drying time. (see section "The Controls") 8. Press the START switch to commence the drying programme. 10. Switch off electricity and remove plug from socket. WARNING: WHEN SWITCHING ON OR OFF, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY The `Cool Tumble' phase About 10 minutes before the programme is completed, the heating elements will be switched off and the programme enters the final `Cool Tumble' phase. You should always allow the dryer to complete this phase. By opening the door you can check the dryness of the load as often as you wish and if you want to remove some items before they are fully dry. (This is particularly useful for a mixed load where you want to iron some items, but others are to be fully dried. ) You will need to press the start button after closing the door to re-start the programme. See section `The Controls'. 8 The Controls Drying light Clean Filter light Heat Selection Switch Setting the timer Start switch Timer Control Empty water light The drying time for both heat settings is controlled by the timer. WARNING: DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRYING PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. Typical load To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying load, the charts below show the approximate weights of some everyday washing items. Clothes Blouse Dress Jeans 10 Nappies Shirt T-Shirt Cotton Other Cotton Other 150g 5oz 100g 31/2oz 500g 350g 700g 1000g 300g 1lb 2oz 12oz 1lb 6oz 2lb 3oz 101/2oz Household Items Duvet cover (Double) Cotton Other 1500g 3lb 5oz 1000g 2lb 3oz 700g 1lb 6oz 250g 9oz 100g 31/2oz 700g 1lb 8oz 350g 12oz 500g 1lb 2oz 350g 12oz Large Tablecloth Small Tablecloth Tea Towel Bath Towel Hand Towel Double Sheet Single Sheet Cotton Other 200g 7oz 125g 41/2oz If you group small cotton or terry-towelling items with a synthetic fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle. If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to finish them off. 10 Wash Care Labels Most of today's fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be dried away from direct heat. The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giving full washing and drying instructions. These should always be followed carefully especially when you are drying something for the first time. Typical symbols are: May be tumble dried Do not tumble dry Or: Tumble dry at high heat setting Tumble dry at low heat setting Items not suitable for tumble drying · Those containing foam rubber or rubber-like materials or plastic film (e. g. pillows, cushions, PVC rainwear), or any other articles which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances (e. g. towels contaminated with hair lacquer Fibreglass (e. g. some types of curtains) Items which have been dry cleaned Woollens. [. . . ] Look for your problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you'll be able to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office. If after this you still cannot get your machine to work, follow the advice given on the next page. Problem `It won't start' Check these things first Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket? [. . . ]