Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER GB Contents English, 1 Important information, 2-3 GB Installation, 4 Where to put your dryer Ventilation Door reversal instructions Water drain Electrical connection Before you start using your dryer Dryer description, 5 To open the door The features Control panel The Display, 6-8 Start and programmes, 8-11 ASD800C First time you turn on your dryer you must select your preferred language see page 6 Choosing a programme Special programmes Programme option modifiers
Important Information GB For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below: Fluff Filter... ! You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle. STEP 1. Open the door of your dryer. STEP 2. Pull out the filter (using the two finger grips). STEP 3. Clean any fluff deposits from the filter mesh. STEP 4. Refit the filter - NEVER run the dryer without the filter in position.
Important Information Condenser Unit... GB ! You MUST clean the fluff from the condenser EVERY month. STEP 1. Open the condenser cover - hold the handle and pull towards you. STEP 2. Remove the condenser by rotating the 3 clips then pulling the condenser towards you. (There may be some water in the tubes, this is normal). ● STEP 3. Flush the condenser, from the rear with water, to remove any fluff deposits. STEP 4.
Installation GB Where to put your dryer Water drain Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can damage the appliance. ● Minimum gap 10mm If you are going to install the appliance under a work counter, be sure to leave a 10mm space between the Minimum gaps top and any other objects 15mm on or above the machine and a 15mm space between the sides and lateral furnishings or walls. This is to ensure proper air circulation.
Dryer Description To open the door The features GB Water container Press and release the front panel in position shown Rating plate Model & Serial numbers Condenser Unit (cover open) Air intake grille Condenser cover Condenser cover handle (Pull to open) Filter Control panel PROGRAMME Selection Buttons ON/OFF Button The ON/OFF button/light : If the dryer is running and this button is pressed, the dryer is turned off. Press again, the dryer restarts.
The Display GB Selecting your language The first time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language from the available list. To change: the language current selection must flash, on the first line of the display. - Press and hold all 3 buttons: for 5 seconds. - Press the Child Lock or the Timed Dry button scroll up or down through the list. to - When your required language is flashing on the top line of the display, pressing the Dryness Level button will select your choice.
The Display Programme progress GB The second line of the display shows the status of the programme as it progresses: (long messages scroll across the line) PRE CARE (if option available and selected). DRY COOL TUMBLE END OF CYCLE, POST CARE PHASE (if option available and selected).
The Display GB Warnings The second line of the display also gives warnings and reminders: (reminders occur at the end of the programme) END OF CYCLE, EMPTY THE WATER BOTTLE Reminder that the water container should be emptied every time you use the dryer (see Maintenance). ● EMPTY WATER BOTTLE ● Indicates that the water container is full. The message will take a few seconds to go out after replacing the empty water container; the dryer must be running for this to happen (see The Controls).
Start and Programmes Special Programmes GB Easy Iron Programme ‘Easy Iron’ is a short 10 minute programme (8 minutes of heat followed by a 2 minute cool tumble period) which fluffs the fibres of clothing that have been left in the same position/location for an extended period of time. The cycle relaxes the fibres and makes them easier to iron and fold. ! ‘Easy Iron’ is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing. For best results: 1.
Start and Programmes GB Programmes Table ! If the Display is not lit; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme. Programme What it does... How to set it... Note: Cottons High Heat 1. Press the Cottons - High Heat button. 2. Choose Timed or Automatic option. - If Timed Drying , see next page, or... - To change from default dryness setting press and release Dryness Levels button until the required level is displayed. 3. Select any Options if required. 4. Press the Start/Pause button .
Start and Programmes Timed programmes table: First select a programme (see Programmes Table). Options available: Timed Drying Always use Timed Drying 1. Press and release the Timed button for loads less than 1kg, or until the display shows the required Alarm , Time Delay , if you prefer a different selection. Each press advances 0:20 , Pre Care , Post Care . dryness result. (0:20, 0:30, 0:30 , 1:00 , 1:30 , 2:00 , 2:40 , 3:00 then 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, and then repeats.
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. ! Do not load dripping wet clothes into the dryer. Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble drying for the first time.
Laundry Special clothing items ● Blankets and Bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilan, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special care on LOW heat setting. Avoid drying for a long period of time. ● Pleated or creased garments: read the manufacturer’s drying instructions on the garment. ● Starched articles: do not dry these with non-starched items. Make sure that as much of the starch solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the dryer.
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 followed carefully.
Maintenance and Care Switching off the electricity Cleaning the drum ! Unplug your dryer when not using it, when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. ! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel cleaning agents to clean the drum. Clean the filter after each cycle The filter is an important part of your dryer: it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed while drying. When finished drying, clean the filter by rinsing it under running water or with your vacuum cleaner.
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. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Empty water message is displayed but the dryer has only been running for a short period. Empty water message is displayed and the water container is not full.
Service Before calling the Service Centre: ● ● Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting). If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre closest to you. What to tell the Service Centre: name, address and post code. ● telephone number. ● the type of problem. ● the date of purchase. ● the appliance model (Mod.). ● the serial number (S/N). This information can be found on the data label inside the door of the machine.
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