Drying Symbols On Garment Labels; Drying Hints; Duration Of The Drying Cycle; Garments Not Suitable For Drying - Zanussi W802 Instruction Booklet

Drying hints

As a dryer, the machine works on the
condensation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open and
the drain hose must drain water into a sink
or into the drain pipe, even during the drying
cycle.
Load
Sort of laundry
Linen and cottons
Synthetics
Warning:
Loads of washed laundry exceeding these
values must be divided before being dried,
otherwise poor results will be obtained.

Garments not suitable for drying

I Particularly delicate items such as synthetic
curtains, woollen and silk, garments with
metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky
garments such as anoraks, bedcovers, quilts,
sleeping bags and duvets must not be
machine dried.
I Garments padded with foam-rubber or
materials similar to foam-rubber must not be
machine dried; they represent a fire hazard.
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Also, fabrics containing residues of setting
lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar
solutions must not be machine dried in order
to avoid the formation of harmful vapours.

Drying symbols on garment labels

Always look at the garment label to check
whether garments can be machine dried.
The following symbols refer to drying:
max. load
(dry weight)

Duration of the drying cycle

The drying time can vary according to
2.75 kg
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2 kg
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The usual drying times are indicated in the
programme chart. As you become more familiar
with the appliance, you will discover the drying
times that best suit your needs according to the
various type of fabric. It is a good idea to make a
note of these times.

Fibre residue

After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it
is advisable to perform the rinse programme N
to be sure that any residue that may remain in
the tub is completely removed and does not
stick to garments dried afterwards.
After each drying cycle the filter should be
checked and cleaned.

Additional drying

Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of
the programme, set another short drying cycle.
Warning! To prevent the formation of creases
or shrinking of fabrics, avoid excessive
drying.
Machine drying is usually possible
Normal drying (normal temperature)
Gentle drying (reduced temperature)
Do not machine dry
the final spin speed;
the required degree of drying (store dry or
iron dry);
the type of laundry;
the size of load.
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