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DRYING HINTS
9.
the washload to turn grey,
greasy clothes.
oversudsing,
inadequate rinsing.
reduced washing effect,
Not enough detergent causes:
Too much detergent causes:
you are washing a small load,
large amounts of foam during washing.
the laundry is lightly soiled,
Use less detergent if:
As a dryer, the appliance works on
condensation principle.
9.1 Preparing The Drying Cycle
For drying, follow the indications given on
the manufacturer’s labels:
The average drying time for a timed
drying are indicated in the “Time Dry ”
option (see page 14). The experience will
help you to dry your laundry in a more
suitable way according to the different
fabrics.
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.
Before starting the drying program.
Make sure the load size does not
exceed the maximum drying capacity
of the machine. In order to obtain
good performances. (Refer page 11)
9.2 Laundry Not Suitable For
Drying
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments
of the dispenser drawer before starting
the wash program.
If using liquid detergents, a
program without prewash must
be selected.
Particularly delicate items such as
synthetic curtains, woollen and silk,
garments with metal inserts, nylon
stockings, bulky garments such as
anoraks, bed covers, quilts, sleeping
bags and duvets must not be machine
dried.
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Avoid drying dark clothes with light
coloured fluffy items such as towels as
these can attract fluff.
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speed of the final spin;
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type of laundry;
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weight of the load.
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dryness level required (Extra dry,
Cupboard dry, Iron dry);
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To avoid a static charge when drying
is completed, use either a fabric
softener when you are washing the
laundry or a fabric conditioner
specifically for tumble dryers.
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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 residue of
setting lotions or hair sprays, nail
solvents or similar solutions must not
be machine dried to avoid formation of
harmful vapours.
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Remove the laundry when the
appliance has finished drying.
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ATTENTION!
9.3 Garment Labels
9.4 Drying Cycle Duration
The drying time may vary depending on:
= May be tumble dried
= Drying at high temperature
= Drying at reduced temperature
= Do not tumble dry.
