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TUMBLE DRYER
Use and Care & Installation Instructions
G31
G32
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Contents Safety Advice 3 - 4 Electrical Requirements 5 Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 6 Where to put and vent your Dryer 6 How to use your Dryer 7 Sorting your laundry 8 Items not suitable for drying 9 Items requiring special attention 10 The Controls 11 Guide to Drying Times 12 How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter 13 Caring for your Dryer 13 If something goes wrong 14 If it still won’t work 15 Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy f
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For your safety IMPORTANT Using your Tumble Dryer is easy. Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time. NEVER Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer. NEVER Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose to be obstructed. NEVER Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of
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For your safety ALWAYS When the dryer is not in use, switch off at the wall, remove plug and close the door. ALWAYS Comply with the specified electrical requirements. ALWAYS Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate ventilation. (see, "Where to put and vent your dryer.") ALWAYS Use the vent hose for optimum drying performance. ALWAYS Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on the control. ALWAYS Clean the filter, it is essential that t
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Electrical Requirements WARNING:This appliance must be earthed! Supply REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT REQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for location.) The flexible mains lead is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. The plug should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer. Changing If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must be a 13 amp the fuse ASTA approved to BS1362 type. M
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Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer Mains On/Off Indicator Light Heat Selector Switch (if fitted) Timer Knob Filter Assembly (on inside of the door) Door Release Exhaust Air Grille Where to put and vent your dryer Your tumble dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hob, cooker, heater, or eye level grill as flames from the burners could cause damage to your machine. The dryer should be placed where air can freely circulate around it, preferably near a window that can b
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How to use your dryer 1. Plug in, switch 2. Sort your laun- on electricity. WARNING: WHEN dry (see section “Sorting Your SWITCHING ON Laundry”) OR OFF, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY 4. Load the dryer 3. Open the door. placing the Check that the fluff clothes carefully in filter is clean (see the drum, pushing section How to them well towards remove and clean the back and the fluff filter). away from the door seal. Close the door. 5. Select the relevant heat setting Button OUT (see sectio
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Sorting your laundry 1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before washing and drying. 2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have done this for each item before the washing stage. 3. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each item before drying. This saves you time and money. WARNING: CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED DRIPPING WET 4. Make sure that the items to be dried
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Wash Care Labels Most of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be dried away from direct heat. The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giving full washing and drying instructions. These should always be followed carefully especially when you are drying something for the first time. Typical symbols are: May be tumble dried Do not tumble dry Or: Tumble dry at high heat setting Tumble dry at l
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Items requiring special attention Blankets and The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course, Bedspreads vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the machine will have difficulty drying them properly. Blankets (and Garments) made from Acrylic fibres (e.g. Acilan, Courtelle, Orion and Dralon) must be dried with special care on Low heat setting. Overdrying should be avoided to ensure h
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The Controls Setting the timer G31VU Turn the Timer clockwise to select the required drying time. The drying time for both heat settings is controlled by the timer. All you have to do is turn the Timer Control clockwise slightly past the required time and then back to the required time. Do not rotate the knob beyond 120 (maximum drying time) or past the zero stop. If you have selected more time than you require turn the knob anti-clockwise to select the correct time required. This operation also
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Guide to Drying Times Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on appliance control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by: The amount of Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the water remaining in suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may the clothes after sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect. spinning The type of fabric Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different t
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How to remove and clean the fluff filter A very important part of your dryer is the fluff filter at To remove the filter the front edge of the drum. It’s there to trap the particles of lint and fluff which are normally blown away when clothes are dried on the washing-line. if the filter is allowed to become blocked, the passage of warm air through the drum will be severely restricted. This means your clothes will take much longer than normal to dry and the cost of drying them will be increased.
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If something goes wrong First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for your problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office. If after this you still cannot get your machine to work, follow the advice given on the next page. Problem Check these things first ‘It won’t start’ 1. Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket? 2
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If it still won’t work... Contact the Service Office (0870 6070805) If something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve been through the check-list on the previous page: 1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains. 2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer on the telephone number provided on the guarantee card. When you contact us we will want to know the following: 1. Your name, address and postcode. 2. Your telephone number. 3. Clear and concise details of the fa
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195052136.01 02/2006 - SIMLEX . Four Ashes, Wolverhampton Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1100 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK: 08709 066 066 Monday to Friday, 8am to 7.30pm Saturday, 8.30am to 5.30pm Sunday, 9.30am to 3.30pm www.indesitservice.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 Note: Our operators will require the following information:
