User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8215

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Easy Iron Programme, see section"Easy Iron Programme". For description of other programmes see next page. Press and release the START button to commence a drying programme (The drying programme must have been selected first). The Active Light will then glow. NOTE: If the door is opened during a programme, the Dryer will automatically stop. To continue the programme, after closing the door, the START button must be pressed. Starting the Dryer Alarm Switch The alarm option is selected with the switch in the OUT position, if you do not need this option press the switch to the IN position. The alarm (if selected) will sound at the end of the programme or intermittently during the Crease Care phase. 9 The Controls Active Light This light will glow whenever a programme is active (running). If this light flashes it shows that an automatic programme has exceeded 180 minutes. For safety reasons this being the maximum drying time available. Should this occur, the causes may be: q The load is too big, or bulky. Turn the dryer Off, check through the first three causes, and then try again. This light glows during the drying part of the programme, except for the short periods during the drum reverse action. Drying Light Empty Water Light This light will glow when the water container is full. If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to finish them off. 12 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. Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do in washing. The movement of the tumble-drying action causes the woollen fibre to shrink and distort. Garments with the ITCL Code (see `Items Requiring Special Attention'). continental quilts, sleeping bags, pillows, cushions, double blankets and large bedspreads. [. . . ] Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket?Is the Control set to required programme?(Try plugging in another appliance to check). Try plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check. `It is taking a long time to dry' 1. [. . . ]