Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER GB Contents English Installation, 2 GB Door reversal instructions Where to put your dryer Ventilation Water drain Electrical connection Before you start using your dryer Dryer description, 3 To open the door The features Control panel Start and programmes, 4-6 ASL70CX Choosing a programme Table of programmes The controls Laundry, 7-8 Sorting your laundry Wash care labels Special clothing items Drying times Warnings and Suggestions, 9 General safety Disposal Savin
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.
Dryer Description To open the door The features Water container Press and release the front panel in position shown GB Rating plate Door latch Model & Serial numbers Door catch Air intake grille Condenser cover Condenser cover handle (Pull to open) Filter Control panel OPTION Buttons Drying Guide Empty Water 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.
Start and Programmes GB Choosing a programme 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 and the water container is empty 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. 9. Press the START button to begin.
Start and Programmes Programmes GB ! If the On/Off light is not lit; Press the ON/OFF button Programme Easy Iron + What it does... and then select programme. How to set it... Brief programme (approximately 1. Position the PROGRAMMES knob on . 10 minutes) that softens fibres of 2. Select any options if required. clothing that is ready for ironing. 3. Press the START button. Note: ! This is not a drying programme (see previous page).
Start and Programmes The Controls GB ● PROGRAMMES knob ! Warning, if after pressing the start button, the programmes knob position has changed, the new position will NOT change the programme selected. ! Position 0, turning the knob to position 0 resets and cancels a programme. ● OPTION buttons / lights These buttons are used to customise the selected programme to your requirements. A programme must have been selected on the programmes knob before an option can be selected.
Laundry 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. GB Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble drying for the first time.
Laundry GB Special clothing items Times are approximate and can vary depending upon: 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.
Warnings and Suggestions ! 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 GB 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 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 light is flashing but the dryer has only been running for a short period. Empty water light is on and the water container is not full.
Service 195042650.02 02/2006 - SIMLEX . Four Ashes, Wolverhampton GB 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).