User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8217

[. . . ] q Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands. NEVER NEVER IMPORTANT A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED TUMBLE DRYER. WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF, REMOVE THE PLUG AND CLOSE THE DOOR. 3 For your safety ALWAYS q ALWAYS q ALWAYS q ALWAYS q ALWAYS q ALWAYS q ALWAYS q ALWAYS q Empty the Water Container after EACH drying cycle. Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on the control. Clean the filter, it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff after EACH drying cycle. [. . . ] Stack it on your Both your tumble dryer and front loading washing machine are simiWashing Machine lar in design allowing the tumble dryer to be permanently stacked on top saving you valuable floor space. A special stacking kit complete with instructions is available from your retailer or nearest Spares Centre. When ordering you must state the model numbers of both your Washing Machine and your Tumble Dryer. Unsuitable kits may result in a potential hazard and will invalidate your warranty rights. HINGE DOOR CATCH DOOR LATCH HINGE Door Reversal Instructions The door of your Dryer is reversible and can easily be changed . Plug in, switch on electricity. WARNING: WHEN SWITCHING ON OR OFF, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY 2. Sort your laundry (see section "Sorting Your Laundry") 3. Open the door by pressing and releasing the front panel in the position shown. 4. Always check the following: FLUFF FILTER is clean and in place WATER CONTAINER is empty and in place CONDENSER is clean and in place 5. Load the dryer placing the clothes carefully in the drum pushing them well towards the back and away from the door seal. Clean and replace the fluff filter, and empty the water container. 6. Select the relevant heat setting (see section "The Controls") 7. 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. Clothes Blouse Dress Jeans 10 Nappies Shirt T-Shirt Cotton Other Cotton Other 150g 5oz 100g 31/2oz 500g 350g 700g 1000g 300g 1lb 2oz 12oz 1lb 6oz 2lb 3oz 101/2oz Household Items Duvet cover (Double) Cotton Other 1500g 3lb 5oz 1000g 2lb 3oz 700g 1lb 6oz 250g 9oz 100g 31/2oz 700g 1lb 8oz 350g 12oz 500g 1lb 2oz 350g 12oz Large Tablecloth Small Tablecloth Tea Towel Bath Towel Hand Towel Double Sheet Single Sheet Cotton Other 200g 7oz 125g 41/2oz If you group small cotton or terry-towelling items with a synthetic fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle. If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to finish them off. 10 Wash Care Labels Most of today's fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be dried away from direct heat. 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'). [. . . ] More often than not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you'll be able to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office. If after this you still cannot get your machine to work, follow the advice given on the next page. Problem `It won't start' Check these things first Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket?Have you selected the correct Heat setting for the type of fabric you are drying? [. . . ]