User manual ZANUSSI TDS370T

[. . . ] Make sure that the appliance does not stand on its electrical supply cable. If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely. This tumble dryer is designed to be vented through to the open air. It should have its own ventilation system which should not be joined with any other ventilation system connected to any other appliance. n n It is dangerous to modify or try to modify the specifications of this appliance in any way. [. . . ] If the laundry is still too damp, select a further brief drying time, bearing in mind that during the last 8 minutes the dryer carries out the cooling and anti-crease treatment phase. Clean the filter after every drying programme. A clean filter ensures correct functioning of the appliance. 21 ENGLISH i n Useful hints Try to load to the maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical. For information, here is a list of the average weights of some common laundry items. Sheet Tablecloth Kitchen towel Table napkin Towelling hand towel Bathrobe Man's shirt Pillowcase Man's pyjamas Ladies' nightdress 700 - 1000 g 400 - 500 g 70 - 120 g 50 - 100 g 150 - 250 g 1000 - 1500 g 200 - 300 g 100 - 200 g 400 - 500 g 200 - 250 g n n n n n n Never tumble dry the following: Particularly delicate items such as net curtains, woollen, silk, fabrics with metal trim, nylon tights, bulky materials such as anoraks, blankets, eiderdowns, sleeping bags, feather quilts and any items containing rubber foam or materials similar to rubber foam. Always follow the instructions on garment labels. normal drying (high temperature) delicate drying (low temperature) do not tumble dry n n Easy-care items, too, e. g. shirts, should be briefly pre-spun before drying (depending on crease resistance approx. 30 seconds or using the special brief spin programme of your washing machine). Knitted textiles (knitted underwear) may shrink a little during drying. Please do not overdry items of this type. It is advisable to allow for shrinkage when choosing the size of new purchases. You can also put starched items into your dryer. However, to achieve the desired starched effect, choose the programme "iron dry". To remove any starch residues, wipe out the internal drum after drying with a moist cloth and then rub it dry. To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers. Remove the laundry when the dryer has finished drying. If individual items are still damp after drying, set a brief post-drying time, but at least 20 minutes. This will be necessary particularly for multilayered items (e. g. collars, pockets, etc. ). n n n n n Close pillowcases and covers with fasteners to prevent small laundry items getting tangled inside them. Close press studs, zips and hooks and tie belts and apron strings. Sort laundry according to type and degree of drying required. [. . . ] n Refit the safety catch (2) and plug (3) on the door by reversing their positions (Fig. n Remove the plastic plate (4) by unscrewing the two fastening screws (Fig. n Refit the plastic plate (4) on the opposite side (Fig. n Refit the door by screwing in the two screws (1) which fasten the door to the cabinet (Fig. [. . . ]