User manual CANDY CIV60

[. . . ] 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. Foam plastic, foam rubber and rubberlike material are not suitable for tumble drying. Articles made from these materials MUST NOT be placed in the dryer. [. . . ] 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. Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of polyester or polyamid, as well as for cotton/synthetic mixes. D) By drying level q Sort into: Iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. q For delicate articles press the `HEAT SETTING' button to select low drying temperature. Clothes preparation Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty. Place clothes loosely in the drum to make sure that they don't get tangled. Do not overload the drum, particularly when drying large items, otherwise, the laundry may stick to the drum and not dry evenly. Do not tumble dry: Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, garments with PVC or leather trimmings, training shoes, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc. IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion). Maximum drying weight q Cottons Max. 3 kg Sort the load as follows: A) By care symbols On the collar or inside seam: Suitable for tumble drying. B) By amount and thickness Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer capacity, separate clothes according to thickness (e. g. C) By type of fabric Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table linen. Energy saving Only put into the tumble dryer laundry which has been thoroughly wrung or spin-dried. The drier the laundry the shorter the drying time thus saving electricity. ALWAYS try to dry the maximum weight of laundry, this will save time and electricity. NEVER exceed the maximum weight, this will waste time and electricity. ALWAYS check that the filter is clean before every drying cycle. NEVER put dripping wet items into the tumble dryer, this may damage the appliance. 5 05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 6 Door Filter Opening the door Press the textured panel to open the door. The pushing action on the door is a safety feature to prevent entrapment of miners in the drum. Filter IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before each drying cycle. 4 3 1. Gently remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips (fig. To restart the dryer, close the door and press the `ON' button. WHEN THE TUMBLE DRYER IS IN USE THE DRUM AND DOOR MAY BE VERY HOT. Clean Filter Indicator lights when the filter needs cleaning. If the laundry is not drying check that the filter is not clogged. The indicator will also light when the venting hose is blocked or kinked. 6 05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 7 Drying guide Drying guide The table shows approximate drying times, depending on the type of fabric and dampness of the clothes. REMEMBER: During the last 15 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air. 7 05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 8 Controls and indicators Control panel and indicator lights 5 1 2 3 1. [. . . ] Go to page 9 q Is the dryer switched on, both at the mains supply and at the machine?q Has the drying time or the programme been selected?q Has the machine been switched on again after opening the door?Go to page 6. Filter Care Indicator on: q Does the filter need cleaning? [. . . ]