User manual CANDY CIC60

[. . . ] Lint or fluff must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside or beneath the machine. Always allow the dryer to complete the cool down period before removing the laundry. 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. To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this appliance we recommend that any servicing or repairs are only carried out by an authorised GIAS service engineer. 2 05651181 25/6/01 8:33 pm Page 3 Installation Contents Safety reminder Electrical requirements Installation requirements Preparing the load Clothes preparation Maximum drying weight Sorting the load Do not tumble dry Energy saving Opening the door Before using the tumble dryer for the first time: q please read this instruction book thoroughly. [. . . ] C) By type of fabric Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table linen. 4 05651181 25/6/01 8:33 pm Page 5 Preparing the load Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. q For delicate articles press the `HEAT SETTING' button to select low drying temperature. Door Opening the door The door may be opened by pushing on the textured panel of the door (fig 2). This is a safety feature to prevent the entrapment of minors in the drum. 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). 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. To restart the dryer, close the door and press the `ON' button. WHEN THE TUMBLE DRYER IS IN USE THE DRUM AND DOOR MAY BE VERY HOT. 5 05651181 25/6/01 8:33 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 05651181 25/6/01 8:33 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. Refit the kickplate by engaging the hinges at the top and `snapping' the lower clips into place. 4. [. . . ] The load is dried by tumbling in thermostatically controlled warm air. Cool air is used for the last 15 minutes to reduce creasing and cool the load ready for handling. When the program is fully completed the drum will stop rotating and the dial will point to the symbol (w). Clean the filter and empty the water container after every drying cycle to ensure maximum dryer efficiency. [. . . ]