[. . . ] Do not install your dryer where it can be subject to extreme conditions, such as: poor ventilation, temperatures around freezing or above 35° C. Before running the first cycle ensure the water container and heat exchanger are correctly positioned. Only for water container top version: if possible use the hose supplied to drain the water directly into the domestic plumbing system. This will avoid having to empty the water container at the end of each drying cycle since the condensation water can be directly drained away. [. . . ] Place your dryer in a room with a temperature between 15° C and 20° C. Always select the correct programme/drying time for the load in order to obtain the desired drying results. When drying cotton, for example: dry iron dry and cupboard dry loads together. Start with the iron dry programme/drying time setting, remove the laundry to be ironed at the end of that cycle and dry the remainder of the load on the cupboard dry setting. • 4. General recommendations: • Always set the programme/ time selector knob to the “0” position after use. Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off the dryer and disconnect it from the mains supply. To clean the outside of the dryer, use a neutral detergent and a damp cloth. If the lint filter mesh is clogged, clean it with water and a soft brush. Since lint can go through the filter it is necessary to clean, from time to time, the complete filter area (including below the filter) with a brush, a damp cloth or with a vacuum cleaner. If necessary, the power cable may be replaced with an identical one obtained from our After-Sales Service. The power cable must only be replaced by a qualified technician. The dryer must only be used in the household for the prescribed uses. • • • • • • • • • • • • • 13 Description of the Dryer A. Only comes on when door is open (the programme / time has to be selected). Light off: set the programme/time selector knob to “0” position, or press the option button. A B I F E G H D C E. I. Reminder - Maintenance and Cleaning Filter Clean the lint filter at the end of every drying cycle. Open the door Pull the filter upwards Open the filter Remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips Close the filter Push the filter back into place. Heat exchanger Clean the heat exchanger at least every 3 months (See "CONDENSER" chapter). Wipe away any lint/fluff from the door seal and interior using a damp cloth. 14 Drainage System For water container top only To avoid having to empty the water container at the end of each cycle, the condensation water can be drained away. Note: if the drain hose is not supplied, the optional accessory AMH 883 kit, available at your dealer, should be used. Remove the hose located at the lower rear part of the dryer and insert it in the nearby hole. The height difference between the two drainage connections should not exceed 1m. To avoid siphoning, the end of the hose must not be immersed in the drain water. [. . . ] The heat exchanger aluminium plates may become discoloured over time. A B C D 17 Troubleshooting Guide / After-Sales Service Troubleshooting Guide If a fault occurs, before contacting our After-Sales Service, make the following checks to try and remedy the problem: Drying takes too long / laundry is not dry enough: • • • • • Was the correct programme selected?Was the inserted laundry too wet (Washing machine spin speed less than 800 rpm)?(refer to the Instructions for use) Is the ambient temperature too high? Lint filter indicator lamp light on: • • • • Is the lint filter clean?Is the heat exchanger clean? After-Sales Service If, after carrying out the above checks the malfunction persists or appears again, turn the dryer off and call our After-Sales Service (refer to guarantee). [. . . ]