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18.10 Additional drying
If, at the end of the drying program,
the laundry is still damp, set a short
drying cycle again.
WARNING!
To avoid creasing and
shrinkage do not overdry
the laundry.
18.11 General Tips
Refer to the «Timed drying» table to find
the average drying times.
Experience will help you to dry the
laundry better. Take note of the duration
of the cycles done before.
19. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
19.1 Periodic cleaning
schedule
Periodic cleaning helps to extend the
life of your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the door and the
detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air
circulation and dry the humidity inside
the appliance: this will prevent mildew
and odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long
time: close the water tap and unplug the
appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:
Descaling
Maintenance wash
Clean door seal
Clean drum
Remove fluff inside
the drum
Clean detergent dis‐
penser
Primary air filter
Twice a year
Once a month
Every two months
Every two months
1)
Twice a month
Every two months
After each cycle
To avoid the static charge at the end of
the drying cycle:
1. Use fabric conditioner in the washing
cycle.
2. Use special fabric conditioner for
tumble dryers.
3. Do not pour any detergent or
softener before a drying cycle.
4. Do not dry rough and smooth textiles
together, to avoid scorching on
smooth garments.
5. Remove all objects from garment
pockets, especially melting objects.
When the drying program is completed
remove the laundry in a short time.
Secondary air filter
Clean the inlet hose
and the valve filter
1) Refer to ''Fluff in the fabrics'' chapter.
The following paragraphs explain how
you should clean each part.
19.2 Removing foreign
objects
Make sure that pockets are
empty and all loose
elements are tied up before
running your cycle. Refer to
'The laundry load' in 'Hints
and tips'.
19.3 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with mild soap and
warm water only. Fully dry all the
surfaces.
Do not use a scouring pads or any
scratching material.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
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