[. . . ] This prevents children from switching on the dryer accidentally. This dryer conforms to EEC directive 93/68. For domestic use only. 12 18010gb. fm5 Page 13 Tuesday, September 18, 2001 5:13 PM PREPARING THE LAUNDRY Laundry preparation Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty. Place laundry loosely in the drum to make sure that they don’t get tangled. Max. drying weight • • • • Cottons Cottons with Rapid option Synthetics Delicates 5, 0 kg 3, 5 kg (electronic dryer) 2, 5 kg 1, 5 kg The given weights correspond to a standard laundry load. Sort laundry as follows A) By care symbols On the collar or inside seam: Suitable for tumble drying Tumble drying at low temperature only Do not tumble dry B) By amount and weight Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer capacity, separate laundry according to weight (e. g. [. . . ] Options (if available) To select an option, press the corresponding button. The start delay selector should be turned clockwise to the required time delay and the Start button pressed. The time delay can be changed at any time by simply turning the start delay selector. Close the door and press the Start button again to continue the count-down. To cancel the count-down turn start delay selector to “0”. Suitable for delicate articles. Buzzer Pressing the button initiates a buzzer sound to signal at regular intervals, at the end of the drying cycle. Additional Programme Airing The laundry will be aired during 20 minutes without heating. STARTING AND COMPLETING THE PROGRAMME 1. Having selected the desired drying time or programme and options, press the Start button. If you do not unload the laundry at the end of the drying cycle, an automatic anti-crease cycle will operate for maximum 20 minutes (Time-steered dryer) or 70 minutes (Electronic dryer): the drum rotates at regular intervals preventing the laundry from creasing. On completion of the programme, set the programme selector knob to position “0”. If you change the programme (Electronic dryer) during the drying cycle the dryer stops. 15 Interruption of the drying cycle To interrupt the dryer during the drying cycle, set the programme selector knob to position ( ) Airing and press the Start button again for the Electronic dryer. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the door to allow the dryer to cool down. For your safety the programme stops automatically if you open the door. [. . . ] N. B. : When vent hose is not supplied it is recommended to use the kit AMH 577 which is available from your dealer Vent hose mounting 1. Lay the dryer down on the right side on the towel or packaging (from the front). Mount the vent hose with adaptor on the connecting branch below the dryer. [. . . ]