User manual CANDY CDC266

[. . . ] Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels. Check regularly that the air flowing through the dryer is not restricted: Check the fluff filter after use, and clean, if necessary. The venting hose or duct should be checked periodically and any accumulation of fluff removed. If the dryer is used frequently the period between checks should be reduced accordingly. [. . . ] 3 kg Sort the load as follows: A) By care symbols On the collar or inside seam: Suitable for tumble drying. B) By amount and thickness Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer capacity, separate clothes according to thickness (e. g. towels from thin underwear). 4 40000194. qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 5 Preparing the load C) By type of fabric Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table linen. G For delicate articles press the `HEAT SETTING' button to select low drying temperature. Door Opening the door Pull on handle to open the door (fig. 3). 2 Do not tumble dry: Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, garments with PVC or leather trimmings, training shoes, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc. IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion). WHEN THE TUMBLE DRYER IS IN USE THE DRUM AND DOOR MAY BE VERY HOT. Energy saving Only put into the tumble dryer laundry which has been thoroughly wrung or spindried. The drier the laundry the shorter the drying time thus saving electricity. ALWAYS try to dry the maximum weight of laundry, this will save time and electricity. NEVER exceed the maximum weight, this will waste time and electricity. ALWAYS check that the filter is clean before every drying cycle as this aids efficiency. NEVER put dripping wet items into the tumble dryer, this may damage the appliance and waste time and efficiency. 5 40000194. qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 6 Filter Water container Filter IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before each drying cycle. Water Container The water removed from the laundry during the drying cycle is collected in a container at the bottom of the dryer. When the container is full the `EMPTY WATER' indicator on the control panel will light, and the container MUST be emptied. However, we recommend that the container is emptied after each drying cycle. NOTE: Very little water will collect during the first few cycles of a new machine as an internal reservoir is filled first. Gently pull the bottom of the kickplate so that it unclips from the dryer. The top section can then be unhinged allowing the kickplate to be completely removed (fig. If the laundry is not drying check that the filter is not clogged. 4 2. Pull firmly on the handgrip and slide the water container out of the dryer (fig. 5). 5 6 40000194. qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 7 Condenser Support the container with both hands. Open the lid located on the top of the container and empty the water (fig. [. . . ] Clean the condenser after approximately every 10 drying cycles to ensure maximum dryer efficiency. (See `Condenser' section). 9 40000194. qxd 11/3/04 5:30 pm Page 10 Cleaning Cleaning the dryer IMPORTANT: Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning this appliance. Clean the filter and empty the water container after every drying cycle. If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from GIAS Service or an authorised Dealer. [. . . ]