Before you start using your dryer Dryer description, 5 The front The back Control panel Start and programmes, 6-7 Choosing a programme TVM560 Table of programmes TVM562 Laundry, 8-9 Sorting your laundry Wash care labels Special clothing items Drying times...
Important Information For your Venting dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below: Fluff Filter... ! You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle. STEP 1. STEP 2. STEP 3. Open the door of your Pull out the filter (using Clean any fluff deposits dryer.
Installation Where to put your dryer Permanent venting In conjunction with the vent tube we recommend Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, using a Wall/Window Vent Kit, available at a retail stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can location or the nearest Spare Parts Dealer.
Installation Open window venting Moulded plug The end of the tube ! The plug must not be used should be directed without the fuse cover in place. If downwards, to prevent a replacement fuse holder/cover is warm moist air from required, it must be of the same condensing in the room or colour coding or wording as...
(TVM562 only) (TVM562 only) DELAY knob Model (TVM562 only) number START HEAT (TVM560 or Button Button TVM562) The Start button/light starts a selected programme The Drying Guide allows you to consult a user friendly (see Start and Programmes). table of fabric types and load capacities.
8. Press the START button to begin. (TVM562 only) The ACTIVE indicator light will Model TVM560 turn on and will stay on, even during the delay. Choose a drying time by The indicator light will remain on until you open checking the Drying Guide table the door.
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Start and Programmes Programmes Table (TVM562 only) Programme What it does... How to set it... Note: Automatic 1. Select HIGH HEAT by pressing ! If you select LOW HEAT, Dries completely: Drying this programme will not dry the HEAT button. your clothes are ready to be your clothes.
Laundry Sorting your laundry Wash Care Labels Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure Look at the labels on your garments, especially when that the articles can be tumble dried. tumble drying for the first time. The following symbols Sort laundry by fabric type.
Laundry Special clothing items Times are approximate and can vary depending upon: Blankets and Bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilan, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special Amount of water retained in clothes after spin care on LOW heat setting. Avoid drying for a long cycle: towels and delicates retain a lot of water.
Warnings and Suggestions ! The appliance has been designed and built according Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items. Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures. to international safety standards. These warnings are given for safety reasons and must Remove all objects from pockets, especially lighters (risk of explosion).
Maintenance and Care Switching off the electricity Check the drum after each cycle Unplug your dryer when not using it, when cleaning it Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items and during all maintenance operations. (handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind. Cleaning the drum Clean the filter after each cycle ! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel...
Troubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions: Problem: Possible causes / Solution: The tumble dryer won’t start. The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact. There has been a power failure.
Service Before calling the Service Centre: Spare Parts Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting). or having a non-authorised person try to repair it could If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre cause harm to one or more persons, could damage closest to you.
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