Contents Safety Advice Electrical Requirements Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer Where to put and vent your Dryer How to use your Dryer The Controls Sorting your laundry Items not suitable for drying Items requiring special attention How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter Guide to Drying Times Caring for your Dryer...
For your safety IMPORTANT Using your Tumble Dryer is easy. Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time. NEVER Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer.
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For your safety ALWAYS When the dryer is not in use, switch off at the wall, remove plug and close the door. ALWAYS Comply with the specified electrical requirements. ALWAYS Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate ventilation.
Electrical Requirements Supply REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT REQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for location.) The flexible mains lead is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. The plug should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer.
Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer See “The Controls” Model and FLUFF FILTER serial numbers Clean after Rating plate Caution Rear venting with hose NOTE: if your dryer is new wipe out the inside of the drum before you first use it to remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit.
Where to put and vent your dryer Your Tumble Dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hob cooker, heater, or eye level grill as flames from the burners could cause damage to your machine. When the dryer is fitted under a work surface allow space for air to enter the rear grille, 10mm above the dryer minimum.
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Where to put and vent your dryer Permanent In conjunction with the vent hose we recommend the use of a Venting Wall/Window Vent Kit. These are available from your retailer or nearest Spares Centre. Wall/Window Fitting instructions are supplied with the kits, which can be mounted Venting through a wall or window.
How to use your dryer 1. Plug in, switch WARNING: WHEN on electricity. SWITCHING ON OR OFF, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY 3. Open the door. Check that the fluff filter is clean. Lift filter upwards, clean away any fluff, replace filter correctly.
The Controls G74V Timer Control Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time. The drying time for both heat settings is controlled by the timer. All you have to do is turn the Timer Control clockwise until the required time appears in line with the indicator.
Sorting your laundry 1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before 2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and 3. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each WARNING: CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED DRIPPING WET 4.
Wash Care Labels Most of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be dried away from direct heat. The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giving full washing and drying instructions.
Items requiring special attention Blankets and The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course, Bedspreads vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the machine will have difficulty drying them properly.
How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter Position of front filter WARNING: NEVER USE SHEET FABRIC CONDITIONER, IT MAY FALL INTO THE FILTER AND RESTRICT THE AIRFLOW THROUGH THE DRYER To remove the filter Lift to remove filter A very important part of your Dryer is the Fluff Filter at the front edge of the drum.
Guide to drying times Please note that the drying times stated below and on appliance control panel; are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by:- The amount of Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the water remaining suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may in the clothes...
Caring for your Dryer Your tumble dryer needs very little attention. The following simple steps will keep it performing well. When finished Switch off electricity and remove plug. After each load Always clean the filter and turn the drum by hand to check that small items like handkerchiefs do not get missed.
If something goes wrong First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for your problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office.
If it still won’t work... Contact the Service Office if something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve been through the check-list on the previous page: 1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains. 2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer on the telephone number provided on the guarantee card.
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