User manual ZANUSSI TC450/A

[. . . ] Disconnect electrical supply cable from mains. For information regarding waste collection points, please contact local authorities or your nearest Zanussi Service Centre. 53 ENGLISH This tumble dryer is designed for domestic use only. When using this appliance, please comply with the instructions in this booklet. Failure to do so may result in injury to people or damage to objects. [. . . ] Attention: After this operation, the dryer can stay still for some minutes before starting the programme and during this period the water container light remains alight. 5. Start button Select desired drying time and press start button: the appliance will start drying. "Water container full" light This light lights up when the water container is full or when it has been inserted incorrectly. 7. Drying time selector dial ENGLISH Select desired drying time by turning dial clockwise (to the right). In order to avoid causing damage to mechanism, do not turn the dial anti-clockwise. There are two drying programmes to choose from: s Linen - Cotton - (2400 W), 20 - 120 minutes s Synthetics - (1400 W), 20 - 80 minutes Drying times vary according to the particular type of fabric, quantity of laundry and drying level (see programme chart). Cooling Drying programmes end with an eight minute cooling phase. This eight minute period is calculated as part of the overall selected drying time. During the cooling phase, the appliance's heating elements are switched off and the laundry is cooled before the tumble dryer stops automatically in position `0' (end of drying cycle). Do not shorten or interrupt the cooling phase. Leaving warm laundry inside the drum will cause creasing and in some cases permanent damage. 2. Close pillowcases and quilt covers to prevent small items from getting tangled inside them. What is fluff? When you begin to use your tumble dryer, you will be surprised at the amount of fluff that accumulates in the fluff filter. This is perfectly normal and does not mean that the tumble dryer is damaging the laundry being dried. When the tumble dryer is being used, as well as when items are washed by hand or in a washing machine, fibres and fluff are released by any laundry item and adhere to its surface. This also happens when fabrics are hung out to dry in outdoor environments. In a tumble dryer fibres and fluff accumulate in the fluff filter and increase in volume because of the heat inside the appliance. Never tumble dry the following: s s s Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, silk and nylon stockings. Items containing rubber foam or materials similar to rubber foam. Woollens or mixed-wool garments, as these will shrink and felt. Time and energy consumption Energy consumption and drying times vary according to the quantity, residual dampness after spinning, size and nature of the fabrics being dried and the degree of dryness. If the appliance is overloaded, mediocre drying results will be obtained and the laundry will be creased. In order to reduce energy consumption and drying times, it is necessary to spin the laundry adequately. The use is recommended of a washing machine capable of spinning laundry at a speed of 800 rpm or more. Garments which are not ironed, such as shirts, must also be spun for 10 - 30 seconds before they are dried in the tumble dryer. Do not tumble dry items treated with inflammable liquids (petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid) to avoid fire risks. Starched fabrics Starched fabrics may also be dried in this appliance. [. . . ] In consideration of the above, it is not advisable to place the appliance on a carpet. 61 ENGLISH Important information regarding installation s s s s Hot air emitted by the appliance may reach temperatures of up to 60°C. Therefore, do not place appliance on floors which are not resistant to high temperatures. Make sure that the temperature of the room in which the appliance is installed does not exceed 35°C. Excessive room temperature will prolong drying times and cause energy consumption to increase. [. . . ]