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 Tumble dry without the Filter, Water Container or Condenser in position. q Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place dripping wet items in the drum. [. . . ] See section `The Controls'. 8 The Controls Active Light Drying Light Empty Water Light Setting the Programme Programme Options Alarm Switch Start Switch Programme Control To set the programme, all you have to do is turn the Programme Control knob until the required selection appears in line with the indicator. Some bulky items or large load of towels may appear slightly damp after this programme and require a short period of timed drying. Iron Dry Synthetics (LOW heat) Timed programmes (for load sizes less than 1kg) 7. 40 minutes (LOW heat) include cool tumble followed by the Crease Care phase. 30 minutes (LOW heat) include cool tumble followed by the Crease Care phase. 20 minutes (LOW heat) include cool tumble followed by the Crease Care phase. 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. 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. 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. WARNING: THE DRYER IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WHERE WATER SOLUTION IS USED FOR THE CLEANING PROCESS. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. · · · · 13 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. Acilan, Courtelle, Orion and Dralon) must be dried with special care on Low heat setting. [. . . ] SEE `ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING' Drying Guide - approximate drying time in minutes (weights specified are when dry) COTTONS Drying times 800 - 1000rpm in washing machine The quantity of clothes to be dried How dry you want the clothes The heat setting you have selected The temperature of the room Bulky items SYNTHETICS Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine ACRYLICS Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine Half Full Half Full Half Full load load load load load load 1 kg 2 kg 3 kg 4 kg 5 kg 6 kg 1 kg 2 kg 3 kg 1 kg 2 kg 30 - 40 40 - 55 55 - 70 70 - 80 80 - 90 95 - 120 40 - 50 50 - 70 70 - 90 40 - 60 55 - 75 Be careful not to overdry All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when `dry' and this natural moisture should not be lost if the clothes are to remain soft and fluffy. Clothes that are dried for too long tend to wrinkle and will need more ironing than usual, giving you extra work that the Dryer was designed 16 Caring for your Dryer When finished After each load Your Tumble Dryer needs very little attention. Always clean the filter, by rinsing under the tap or using a vacuum cleaner. Turn the dryer by hand to check that small items like handkerchiefs do not get missed. [. . . ]