User manual ZANUSSI TCS65W

[. . . ] TUMBLE DRYER TCS 65W 822 90 12-93 INSTRU C T I O N B O O K LE T Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation s Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or a competent person. [. . . ] Cupboard dry DRYING TIME 0 - 120 MIN Spun at approx. 800 rpm before loading into dryer 3. 5 kg 2 kg 1 kg 95 - 110 min 75 - 85 min 45 - 55 min Iron dry (for ironing) 3. 5 kg 2 kg 1 kg 80 - 95 min 60 - 75 min 35 - 45 min SYNTHETICS Type of laundry Items which need a reduced drying temperature How dry? DRYING TIME 0 -80 MIN Spun at approx. 800 rpm before loading into dryer Delicate items Heat-sensitive items (see garment care label) Cupboard dry 1. 5 kg 0. 7 kg 70 - 80 min 30 - 40 min Iron dry (for ironing) 1. 5 kg 0. 7 kg 55 - 65 min 25 - 35 min If the laundry is spun at less than 800 rpm, the residual dampness will be higher and consequently the drying time should be increased. If the laundry is spun at 1000 rpm or higher the residual dampness will be lower and consequently the drying time can be reduced. -7- General washing and drying information Sorting Always sort loads for drying according to the type of textile (check the care labels) and how much you want to dry them. Do up zip fasteners and tie loose ribbons, tapes or fabric belts. Close any tapes or fasteners on duvet covers and pillow cases to prevent smaller items from getting trapped inside. Items which should not be tumble dried Items which are especially delicate, such as curtains of synthetic fabric, woollen garments, silk, textiles with a metal component, nylon socks/stockings. Garments made mostly from foam rubber or rubber-like materials must NOT be dried in the tumble dryer. Spinning (water extraction) Loads should be well spun. The higher the spin speed, the faster your tumble dryer will dry the load, and the more energy-efficient the whole process will be. Do not tumble dry dripping wet garments. Obviously, you must not dry garments in the machine which are unsuitable for tumble drying. These are usually labelled with this symbol. Garments which have been treated with flammable liquids (benzine, alcohol, stain removal products) should not be dried in the tumble dryer on account of the risk of fire. Always follow the recommendations of the garment/item manufacturer. Tumble drying beneficial Do not tumble dry Dry flat Getting the load size right An overloaded tumble dryer will cause creasing. Drying loads which are too small is uneconomical. Fluff The first time you use the tumble dryer, you will probably be surprised at the amount of fluff produced. This is perfectly normal, and does not mean that your tumble dryer is wearing out your clothes. When garments are worn and washed by hand or machine, fibres and fluff are released, but remain on the surface of the material. If dried outdoors on a line these fibres will be blown away by the wind. In a tumble dryer the fluff is collected in the filter and accumulates through the drying process. Shrinkage To avoid shrinking, garments should not be overdried. Always check the care labels on your fabrics. -8- Regular care of your tumble dryer The filters For your tumble dryer to function properly, the filters need to be cleaned before or after every load dried. Brush the fluff off the fluff filter (Fig. Sometimes you may need to remove the fluff filter to clean it on both sides. Make sure that you put the fluff filter back correctly after cleaning, before closing the coarse filter. Never start the dryer unless the fluff filter is clean and correctly in place. [. . . ] If the dryer is to have fixed wiring to the electrical supply, this should only be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 3 2 1 Worktop installation If you prefer to install your dryer on a worktop, you must anchor it at the top rear to prevent it from tipping forwards. Method: · · · Begin by placing the dryer on the worktop in the position where it is to be installed. Level the dryer with the aid of its adjustable feet. On the wall, mark the position of the hole needed for the screw eye. [. . . ]