Instructions VTD60 VTD65
Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER GB Contents English Installation, 2-3 GB Where to put your dryer Ventilation Electrical connection Before you start using your dryer Dryer description, 4 The front The back Control panel Start and programmes, 5-7 Choosing a programme Table of programmes Option buttons / lights Display Door Opening Laundry, 8-9 Sorting your laundry Wash care labels Special clothing items Drying times Warnings and Suggestions, 10 General safety Disposal Saving energy and respecting t
Installation GB ! Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to refer to it when necessary. Take it with you when you move, and, should you sell this appliance or pass it on to another party, make sure that this booklet is supplied along with the dryer so that the new owner may be informed about warnings and suggestions on how the dryer works. ! Read these instructions carefully; the following pages contain important information on installation and suggestions on how the appliance works.
Open window venting Changing the plug GB The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance with the following: Green and Yellow (Earth) wire to terminal marked ‘E’, symbol , or coloured green and yellow. Blue (Neutral) wire to terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured black. Installation The end of the tube should be directed downwards, to prevent warm moist air from condensing in the room or in the dryer. 13A ASTA approved fuse to BS1362. Brown (Live) wire to terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
Dryer Description GB The front The back Control Panel Model & Serial numbers Drum Rating plate Air Intake Vent Vent Tube fitted here Filter Caution: Hot! Control panel OPTION Buttons Programme Guide Clean Filter Progress Lights Light Option Lights The START/CANCEL button starts a selected programme. When you press this button there will be one beep and the progress lights will flash to confirm the action. If you have not set a programme, the buzzer will beep three times.
Start and Programmes Choosing a programme GB Installation Description Start and Programmes 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. 2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry). 3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place (see Maintenance). 4. Load the machine and make sure items are not in the way of the door seal. Close the door. 5. If the On/Off light is not lit: Press the ON/OFF button . 6.
GB Programmes ! If the On/Off light is not lit; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme. Programme What it does... How to set it... 1 Cottons Dries your clothes on High heat setting, ready for ironing. 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 1. Options available: Alarm, Delayed start, Pre 2. Select any Options, if required. Creasecare, Post Creasecare. 3. Press the START button. Dries your clothes on High heat setting, ready for hanging. 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2. 2.
The Controls PROGRAMMES knob DISPLAY ● OPTION buttons / lights The display also shows if there is a problem with your dryer, if this occurs the display will show F followed by a fault code number (see Troubleshooting). ● Laundry Door Opening Opening the door during a programme will stop the dryer and have the following effects: ● All 4 progress lights come on. ● During a delay phase the delay will continue to count down. The start button must be pressed to resume the delay programme.
Laundry GB Sorting your laundry ● ● ● ● ● Wash Care Labels Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure that the articles can be tumble dried. Sort laundry by fabric type. Empty pockets and check buttons. Close zippers and hooks and tie loose belts and strings. Wring out each item in order to eliminate as much excess water as possible. Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble drying for the first time.
Laundry Special clothing items Times are approximate and can vary depending upon: ● ● Pleated or creased garments: read the manufacturer’s drying instructions on the garment. ● ● Quantity of laundry: single items or small loads may take longer to dry. Dryness: If you are going to iron some of your clothes, they can be taken out while still a bit damp. Others can be left longer if you need them to be completely dry.
Warnings and Suggestions GB ! The appliance has been designed and built according to international safety standards. These warnings are given for safety reasons and must be read carefully.
Maintenance and Care Unplug your dryer when not using it, when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items (handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind. Clean the filter after each cycle Cleaning the drum The filter is an important part of your dryer: it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed while drying. Small items could also become trapped in the filter.
Troubleshooting GB One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions: Problem: Possible causes / Solution: The tumble dryer won’t start. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Drying cycle will not begin. ● Its taking a long time to dry. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Programme finishes and clothes are damper than expected. The display shows a fault code F followed by one or two numbers.
Service Before calling the Service Centre: ● This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself or having a non-authorised person try to repair it could cause harm to one or more persons, could damage the machine and could invalidate the spare parts warranty. Call an authorised technician if you experience problems while using the machine. The spare parts have been designed exclusively for this appliance and not for other uses. Description What to tell the Service Centre: name, address and post code.
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