What A Tumble Dryer Does; Optional Extras - General Domestic Appliances T312VW Instruction Book

What a Tumble Dryer Does

Optional Extras

Note:
A tumble dryer gently tumbles the wet clothes in a current of
warm air after they have been spun in a washing machine or spin
dryer. Moisture is evaporated until the clothes are quite dry, much
like a speeded up version of what takes place outdoors in a fresh
breeze on a fine sunny day, in a clean fresh atmosphere.
A good tumble dryer reduces unwanted creases as it dries, creases
that may have been put in during spinning. Drip-dry shirts dried
in a dryer will be more crease-free than the same shirt given the
same wash treatment and hung up to dry. Most materials will
benefit from this effect, including cottons and linens, synthetic
materials and mixtures of both. In some cases the need to iron will
be eliminated, but it is important in order to achieve the maximum
benefit that you should not overload the dryer. It is better to dry
two small loads rather than one large load if crease removal is
important. This will use slightly more electricity in drying than one
large load, but will save on ironing. If you must iron then the
maximum loadings given in the instructions will give the greatest
efficiency in use of electricity.
Towels will be soft and bulky after drying in a tumble dryer,
nappies will be smooth and fluffy, unlike the same articles which
tend to be flattened and stiff when dried statically. Garments may
be quickly aired after storage or warmed before use. Many
fabrics used in the manufacturing of clothing and household
textiles tend to undergo some change of size when laundered.
This size change is due to relaxation of the fibres, which have been
stretched during spinning and weaving, and which tend to return
to their unstretched state when immersed in water. These fibres
are normally stretched again in use, and even hanging wet on a
line stretches the material to some extent. Tumble drying does not
put tension on the fabrics as line drying does, and the difference
may therefore appear more noticeable when garments are dry.
The following may be obtained as optional extras for use with
your dryer.
Always quote the serial number and model number of your dryer
as stated on the rating plate when ordering any kits.
Exhaust Kit 38403 (see page 7)
Extended Exhaust Kit 1741057
Wall/Window Kit 38407 (see page 7)
Wall Hanging Kit 38501A (see page 7)
Be sure to use only genuine accessories. There are items available
manufactured by other companies which it is claimed will fit our
products, but these may not fit satisfactorily and can impair the
performance.
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