User manual CREDA HB37649

[. . . ] TUMBLE DRYER INSTRUCTION BOOK 5Kg MODELS You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference. Contents Page Safety advice Electrical requirements Features - get to know the main parts of your dryer Where to put and vent your dryer How to use your dryer Sorting your laundry Wash Care labels Items not suitable for tumble drying Items requiring special attention The Controls - options Guide to drying times How to remove and clean the fluff filter Caring for your dryer If something goes wrong 3-4 5 6 7-8 9 10 11 11-12 12 13-15 16 17 18 20 Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings. 2 For your safety IMPORTANT Using your Tumble Dryer is easy. Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time. NEVER NEVER NEVER 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. [. . . ] 11 · · · · Items requiring special attention Blankets and Bedspreads The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course, vary tremendously according to size and weight. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the machine will have difficulty drying them properly. Blankets (and Garments) made from Acrylic fibres (e. g. Acilan, Courtelle, Orion and Dralon) must be dried with special care on Low heat setting. Overdrying should be avoided to ensure heat creasing does not occur. Woollen blankets can however be dried on the Full heat setting if required. Your dryer will cope with such clothes very well, but you should Permanently pleated or creased always read the manufacturer's drying instructions attached to the garment before you begin. garments Starched articles Starched articles should be dried together in the same load to avoid the distribution of starch to non-starched items. You should use a slightly heavier starch solution than you would when drying the items on the washing line. Make sure that as much of the solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer. Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing dampness. If they are overdried the starch will powder, leaving the fabric limp - which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise! Fabric conditioner To make sure all your tumble dried clothes come out really fresh and soft we recommend you use a liquid fabric conditioner in the final rinse of your wash. A liquid fabric conditioner restores bounce and softness and helps eliminate static cling. WARNING: ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD LIQUID OR SHEET FABRIC CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO THE DRYER ITSELF. 12 The Controls Your dryer will have either of the following Console panel layouts. Not all the features are found on all models, the following pages explain the options on your particular model. When fitted with Rocker switch Console panel Heat select switch Eco sense light Filter care light When fitted with `Push-Push' switch Console panel Filter care light Eco sense light Heat select switch Heat Select Two types of selection switch can be fitted as shown above. Select Full (High) or Gentle (Low) dependent on the fabric you are drying. (See section "Sorting your Laundry"). Full heat is selected with the `rocker' switch down, when a green marker is visible, or when the `Push-push' type is in the `IN' position. To select low heat on the `Push-push' type, push the switch again (OUT position). To open door, grip the release handle and pull. If the door is opened while the dryer is in use, the drying programme cuts out automatically and the dryer stops. When the door is closed the dryer will restart but you will not need to reset the timer unless you wish to change the setting. Door Release 13 Options Filter care light (Selected models only) Whenever the door is opened and there is power supplied to the dryer, the light marked `Filter care' will glow. This light advises the user to check the filter is clear of fluff. [. . . ] (Try plugging in another appliance to check) If the fuse has blown refer to Electrical Requirements section. Try plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check. Have you selected the correct Heat setting for the type of fabric you are drying?is the flexible vent hose squashed, blocked or kinked? [. . . ]