User manual INDESIT G73V

[. . . ] Tumble dryer Instructions for installation and use G73V Contents 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 Items not suitable for drying Items requiring special attention How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter The Controls Guide to Drying Times Caring for your Dryer If something goes wrong If it still won't work 3-4 5 6 7-8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 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 NEVER NEVER q Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer. [. . . ] When the door is closed the Dryer will restart but you will not need to reset the Timer Control. You can however reset the Timer Control at any stage, should you wish. WARNING: CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO TUMBLE DRYERS AND INJURE THEMSELVES. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF AT THE MAINS WHEN THE DRYER IS NOT BEING USED. 9 Sorting your laundry 1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before washing and drying. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have done this for each item before the washing stage. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each item before drying. WARNING: CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED DRIPPING WET 4. Make sure that the items to be dried are suitable for tumble drying, or are not of a type requiring `special attention' (see"Wash Care Labels" section). Maximum load size Your dryer will hold a load of 5kg (11lb) dry weight of natural fabrics. if you are drying items of man-made fibres (synthetic or acrylics), the maximum load should not exceed 3kg (6. 6lb) dry weight. This difference is that man-made fibres require more space to tumble-dry without creasing. 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. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. · · · · 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. 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. [. . . ] Is the Timer Control set to required time?(Try plugging in another appliance to check) Have you used an extension lead?Try plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check. `It is taking a long time to dry' 1. Have you selected the correct Heat setting for the type of fabric you are drying? [. . . ]