User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EDC503M

[. . . ] Servicing and repairs must be carried out by a service centre authorised by the manufacturer. Make sure that the appliance is not standing on its electrical supply cable. If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing machine, it is compulsory to use the stacking kit (optional accessory). s s s s s s Using your tumble dryer s Danger of explosion: Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with inflammable solvents (petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid and the like). In order to avoid danger of fires caused by excessive drying, do not use appliance to dry the following items: Cushions, quilts and the like (these items accumulate heat). [. . . ] Low temperature button (optional function) Press this button in order to reduce the intensity of heat produced while the tumble dryer is functioning (1400 W). When drying programme has been completed, press low temperature button once again to desactivate function. 18 8. Mains-on light The mains-on light lights up at the start of the drying cycle. It switches off at the end of selected drying time. PROGRAMME CHART Cotton and linen Heating element - 2000 W Drying time in minutes for laundry spun at 800-1000 rpm 1000 - 1200 rpm Type of laundry: Degree of drying Amount of laundry in kg Cotton Towelling Shirts Sheets Hand towels Tablecloths Table napkins 5. 0 110-130 100-125 Store dry (wardrobe dry) 2. 5 60-75 55-70 Iron dry (not completely dry; suitable for ironing 5. 0 85-105 75-100 2. 5 45-60 40-55 ATTENTION!If you are drying delicate cotton, select the `low temperature' optional function Synthetics Heating element - 1400 W Amount of laundry Drying time in minutes for laundry spun at a minimum speed of 650 rpm in kg 2. 5 65-75 30-40 20-30 45-55 25-35 20-25 Type of laundry: Degree of drying Synthetics or mixed fabrics which do not require ironing. Store dry 1, 5 0. 5 2. 5 Delicate and heat-sensitive fabrics. Please follow the instructions on labels when drying mixed fabrics. 19 ENGLISH HOW TO USE YOUR TUMBLE DRYER Before using your tumble dryer for the first time There may be dust or dirt inside a brand new tumble dryer. Place a few damp cloths inside the appliance and dry for approximately 20 minutes. 1. Close door making sure that there are no laundry items preventing the door from being closed. 2. Select drying time Turn dial clockwise until the desired drying time is under the symbol on the front panel. Start programme Press start button; the appliance will start functioning. The selected drying time may also be changed after the programme has started. In order to do this, re-set dial and depress start button again. 5. End of cycle When the selected cycle has come to an end, the tumble dryer will stop and the mains-on light will switch off automatically. Clean filter and empty water container after every drying programme. P0885 20 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USING THE TUMBLE DRYER Sort and prepare laundry before drying Sort laundry to be dried according to fabric type (see label on each item) and desired degree of dryness. Close pillowcases and quilt covers to prevent small items from getting tangled inside them. What is fluff? When you begin to use your tumble dryer, you will be surprised at the amount of fluff that accumulates in the fluff filter. This is perfectly normal and does not mean that the tumble dryer is damaging the laundry being dried. When the tumble dryer is being used, as well as when items are washed by hand or in a washing machine, fibres and fluff are released by any laundry item and adhere to its surface. This also happens when fabrics are hung out to dry in outdoor environments. [. . . ] For this to be carried out, the special stacking kit (available from all Zanussi Authorised Dealers) will be required. s s s Hot air emitted by the appliance may reach temperatures of up to 60°C. Therefore, do not place appliance on floors which are not resistant to high temperatures. Make sure that the temperature of the room in which the appliance is installed does not exceed 35°C. Excessive room temperature will prolong drying times and cause energy consumption to increase. [. . . ]