Before The First Use; Drying Hints - Zanussi ZDC46130S User Manual

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Before the first use

Ensure that the electrical connections
comply with the installation instructions.
• Remove the polystryrene block and
any material from the drum.
• Before using your tumble dryer for the

Drying hints

Before loading the laundry
Never tumble dry the following:
Particularly delicate items such as net cur-
tains, 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:
may be tumble dried
normal drying (high temperature)
delicate drying (low temperature)
do not tumble dry
• 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 on
drying required.
• Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing
and saves energy.
• Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured
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first time, we recommend that you place
a few damp cloths inside the appliance
and dry for 30 minutes.
There may be dust inside a brand new
tumble dryer.
• The laundry must be thoroughly spun before
•
• Knitted textiles (knitted underwear) may
• You can also put starched items into your
• To avoid a static charge when drying is com-
• Remove the laundry when the dryer has fin-
• If individual items are still damp after drying,
fluffy items such as towels as they could
attract the fluff.
tumble drying.
, too, e.g. shirts, should be
Easy-care items
briefly pre-spun before drying (depending on
crease resistance approx. 30 seconds or
using the special brief spin programme on
your washing machine).
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.
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.
pleted, use either a fabric softener when you
are washing the laundry or a fabric condition-
er specifically for tumble dryers.
ished drying.