[. . . ] For domestic use only. This dryer conforms to EEC directive 93/68. • 36 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 weigh • • • Cottons Cottons with Rapid option Synthetics 5, 0 kg 3, 5 kg (electronic dryer) 2, 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 thickness Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer capacity, separate laundry according to thickness (e. g. [. . . ] 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. 39 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. To restart close the door and press the Start button again. INSTALLATION • • • • Install your dryer in a room which is not subject to extreme conditions. [. . . ] Ventilation to the outside • Position the vent hose to the outside without sharp bends (internal diameter 10 cm, maximum length with 2 elbows: 3m). • When stacking on a washing machine ensure that the hose is horizontal or vertical. • Use only outlets insulated from the damp. Without vent hose • Use the dryer in large well ventilated room. [. . . ]