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PREPARING THE LAUNDRY
1. Check that all fastenings are closed and that
pockets are empty.
2. Turn the articles inside out.
3. Place laundry loosely in the drum to make sure it
doesn't become tangled.
Sort laundry as follows:
A) By care symbols
(on the collar or inside seam):
Suitable for tumble drying
Tumble drying with reduced drying intensity
only
Do not tumble dry
B) By amount and thickness/weight
Whenever the load to be dried exceeds dryer
capacity, separate laundry according to weight
(e.g. towels from thin underwear).
C) By type of fabrics
Cotton/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table
linen made of cotton or linen.
Synthetics/Easy Care: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc.
made of polyester or polyamide, as well as cotton/
synthetic mixes.
D) By drying level
• Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc.
Do not tumble dry: Woollens, silk, nylon stockings,
delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations,
bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.
Important: only use specific indicated dryer-safe
additives and rinse items that have been treated with
stain remover thoroughly in plenty of water before
drying. Only use specific indicated dryer-safe plastic
items and never dry rubber or articles contaminated
with vegetable oil in the dryer.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
How to use the child safety lock:
1. Open the door.
2. Using a coin or a screwdriver, turn the plastic
screw clockwise by 90°.
Slot vertical: the door cannot be locked.
Slot horizontal: the door can be locked.
SELECTING A PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS
To select a programme, turn the programme
selector knob to the required position.
To select an option (if available), press the
corresponding button. The button lights up,
confirming that a selection has been made. An
alarm sounds if an incorrect selection is made
(incompatible options).
Press the option button again to cancel the
option.
STARTING AND COMPLETING A PROGRAMME
1. Having selected the desired programme and
options, press the Start/Pause button.
If the laundry is not removed at the end of the
drying cycle, an automatic anti-crease cycle will
operate for maximum 60 min. The drum rotates at
regular intervals, preventing the laundry from
creasing for 12 hours if the option anti-crease has
been selected.
2. On completion of the programme, set the programme
selector knob to position "0".
The dryer indicator lamp Start/Pause switches off.
CHANGING A PROGRAMME
When changing the programme during the drying
cycle, the dryer stops. The indicator lamp of the Start/
Pause flashes.
To operate the new programme, press the Start/Pause
button.
INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME
1. Set the programme selector knob to "Airing".
2. Press the Start/Pause button.
Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the door
to allow the dryer to cool down.
For your safety the programme stops automatically
if you open the door.
3.
To restart, after door opening, close the door and
press the Start/Pause button again.
FILTER
Clean the lint filter at the end of every drying cycle:
1. Open the door.
2. Pull the filter upwards.
3. Open the filter.
4. Remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.
5. Close the filter.
6. Push the filter firmly back into place.
WATER CONTAINER TOP
Empty the water container at the end of every
drying cycle.
1. Pull the handle to remove the water container.
2. Empty the water container.
3. Replace the water container when empty by
pushing it completely back in place.
INSTALLATION STABILITY
When installing your dryer, always carefully level
the dryer by means of the adjustable feet and check
the correct levelling with a spirit level.
HEAT EXCHANGER
Clean the heat exchanger at least every 3 months.
Wipe away any lint/fluff from the door seal and
interior using a damp cloth.
(Please refer to instructions for use)
BUILT-IN INSTALLATION
To built in the dryer
Remove the work-top and replace it with the Built.in
kit UBS 10 (according to Electrical Regulations), which
can be ordered at your dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If a fault occurs, before contacting our After-Sales
Service, make the following checks to try and
remedy the problem:
Drying takes too long / laundry is not dry enough:
Was the correct programme selected?
Was the inserted laundry too wet (Washing
machine spin speed less than 800 rpm? When the
spinning speed is less than 800 rpm the water
container fault may occur during the drying
cycle.)?
Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator lamp on)?
Is the heat exchanger dirty? (refer to the
Instructions for use)
Is the ambient temperature too high?
The dryer does not operate:
(after a power failure and/or interruption to the mains
supply, always press the Start/Pause button).
Is the plug properly inserted into the mains
electricity socket?
Is there a power failure?
Has the fuse blown?
Is the door properly closed?
Has the programme been selected?
Has the start delay option been selected?
Has the Start/Pause button been pressed?
Lint filter or water container indicator lamp
light on:
Is the lint filter clean?
Is the water container empty?
Is the water container correctly positioned?
Is the heat exchanger clean?
Water droplets underneath the dryer:
Is the heat exchanger correctly positioned?
Has any fluff on the heat exchanger seal been
wiped away?
Has any fluff on the door seal been wiped away?
Has the water container been positioned correctly?
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
If, after carrying out the above checks the
malfunction persists or appears again, turn the
dryer off and call our After-Sales Service (refer to
guarantee).
Please specify:
the nature of the fault.
the dryer type and model.
the service code (the number after the word
Service on the adhesive rating plate) on the
right-hand side when the door is open.
your full address and phone number.
5019 100 18235

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