and check the water hardness of you
domestic system. Refer to 'Water
hardness'.
• Set the
maximum possible spin
speed
for the selected programme for
saving energy during drying phase!
14.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water softener for washing
machines. In areas where the water
hardness is soft it is not necessary to use
a water softener.
To find out the water hardness in your
area, contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of water
softener. Follow the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
14.6 Prepare the drying cycle
• Open the water tap.
• Check if the drain hose is connected
properly. Refer to installation chapter
for more information.
• For the maximum laundry load of the
drying programmes, refer to the
drying programmes table.
14.7 Items not suitable for
drying
Do not set a drying programme for
this laundry:
• Synthetic curtains.
• Pieces of clothing with metal inserts.
• Nylon stockings.
• Quilts.
• Bed covers.
• Duvets.
• Anoraks.
• Sleeping bags.
• Fabrics with residue of hair sprays,
nail solvents or similar.
• Garments with foam-rubber or
materials similar to foam-rubber.
14.8 Garment labels
When you dry the laundry, obey the
indications on the labels of the
manufacturers:
•
= The item can be tumble dried
•
= The drying cycle is at high
temperature
•
= The drying cycle is at reduced
temperature
•
= The item can not be tumble
dried.
14.9 Drying cycle duration
The drying time can change depending
on:
• speed of the last spin
• dryness level
• type of laundry
• weight of the load
14.10 Additional drying
If, at the end of the drying programme,
the laundry is still damp, set a short
drying cycle again.
WARNING!
To avoid creasing and
shrinkage do not overdry
the laundry.
14.11 General Tips
Refer to the «Drying programmes» table
to find the
average
drying times.
Experience will help you to dry the
laundry better. Take note of the duration
of the cycles done before.
To avoid the static charge at the end of
the drying cycle:
1. Use fabric conditioner in the washing
cycle.
2. Use special fabric conditioner for
tumble dryers.
When the drying programme is
completed remove the laundry promptly.
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