Drying hints
As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. 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.
Drying symbols on garment labels
Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be machine dried. The following symbols refer to drying: Machine drying is usually possible Normal drying (normal temperature)
Load
Sort of laundry Linen and cottons Synthetics Warning: Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values must be divided before being dried, otherwise poor results will be obtained. max. load (dry weight) 2.5 kg 2 kg
Gentle drying (reduced temperature) Do not machine dry
Duration of the drying cycle
The drying time can vary according to � the final spin speed; � the required degree of drying (store dry or iron dry); � the type of laundry; � the size of load. The usual drying times are indicated in the programme chart. As you become more familiar with the appliance, you will discover the drying times that best suit your needs according to the various type of fabric. It is a good idea to make a note of these times.
Garments not suitable for drying
� Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried. � Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard. � Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to avoid the formation of harmful vapours.
Fibre residue
After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is advisable to perform the rinse programme 11 (delicate rinses) to be sure that any residue that may remain in the tub is completely removed and does not stick to garments dried afterwards. After each drying cycle the filter should be checked and cleaned.
Additional drying
Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, set another short drying cycle. Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fabrics, avoid excessive drying.
