User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HBTDC30

[. . . ] User Handbook Aquarius Condenser Tumble Dryer You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference. Contents Safety Advice Electrical Requirements Features - get to know the main parts of your Dryer Where to put your Dryer How to use your Dryer The Controls Sorting your laundry Items not suitable for drying Items requiring special attention Emptying the Water Container Guide to Drying Times Caring for your Dryer If something goes wrong If it Still Won't Work Service Cover 3-4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings. If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from: GDA Ltd. , Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB 2 For your safety IMPORTANT Using your Tumble Dryer is easy. Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time. [. . . ] Switch off electricity and remove plug from socket. WARNING: WHEN SWITCHING ON OR OFF, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY The `Cool Tumble' phase About 10 minutes before the programme is completed, the heating elements will be switched off and the programme enters the final `Cool Tumble' phase. By opening the door you can check the dryness of the load as often as you wish and if you want to remove some items before they are fully dry. (This is particularly useful for a mixed load where you want to iron some items, but others are to be fully dried. ) You will need to press the start button after closing the door to re-start the programme. See section `The Controls'. 8 The Controls Drying light Clean Filter light Heat Selection Switch Setting the timer Start switch Timer Control Empty water light The drying time for both heat settings is controlled by the timer. All you have to do is turn the Timer Control clockwise until the required time appears in line with the indicator. The "Guide to Drying Times" section will tell you how much time you'll need for various loads. To select Low heat (Acrylics and Synthetics) the Heat Selection switch must be OUT. See section "Guide to Drying Times". Selecting the required Heat Setting Starting the Dryer Press and release the START button to commence a drying program (The drying time must have been selected first). 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. Drying light Clean Filter light Empty Water Light This light glows during the drying part of the programme except for the short periods during the drum reverse action. When the door is opened this light will glow to remind you to clean the filter. You should not wait for this light to glow before emptying the water container, but empty it after each load (see section "Emptying the Water Container"). NOTE: When the light glows you must stop the dryer and empty the water container. If the water light glows during a drying cycle the timer will advance to the Cool Tumble Phase without drying the load. The light will take approximately 10 seconds to go out after replacing the empty container. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before washing and drying. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have done this for each item before the washing stage. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each item before drying. Make sure that the items to be dried are suitable for tumble drying, or are not of a type requiring `special attention' (see"Wash Care Labels" section). Maximum load size Your dryer will hold a load of 6kg (13lb) dry weight of natural fabrics. [. . . ] If the room in which the dryer is situated is cold, your clothes will take longer to dry than if the room is warm. Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried, with care, and we do advise that you remove these items several times, shake them and return them to the dryer. 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 14 Caring for your Dryer When finished After each load Your Tumble Dryer needs very little attention. [. . . ]