Instruction booklet
TUMBLE DRYER
Contents
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Installation, 2-3
Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
English
Electrical connection
Before you start using your dryer
Dryer description, 4
The front
The back
Control panel
Start and programmes, 5-6
Choosing a programme
Table of programmes
Laundry, 7-8
Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Special clothing items
Drying times
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Warnings and Suggestions, 9
General safety
Disposal
Saving energy and respecting the environment
Maintenance and Care, 10
Switching off the electricity
Cleaning the filter after each cycle
Check the drum after each cycle
Cleaning the dryer
Troubleshooting, 11
Service, 12
Spare parts
! 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 appliance works.
! Read these instructions carefully; the following pages contain important information on installation and suggestions
on how the appliance works.
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Installation
Open window venting
! Do not use extension cords.
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The end of the tube
! The power cord must not be bent or squashed.
should be directed
downwards, to prevent
warm moist air from
condensing in the room or
in the dryer.
! The power supply cord should be checked periodically
and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this dryer
and fitted only by authorised technicians (see
Service). New or longer power cords are supplied at
an extra charge by authorised dealers..
! The manufacturer denies any responsibility should
any of these rules not be followed.
! Ensure that the dryer is adequately ventilated and
that the end of the vent tube is not directed towards
the air intake duct.
! If in doubt about any of the above consult a qualified
electrician.
! The vent tube must always be fitted for optimum
performance.
! Make sure that the vent tube and air intake vents are
not obstructed or blocked.
Levelling your dryer
The dryer must be installed level for correct operation.
! The dryer must not recycle exhaust air.
! Misusing a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard.
! Do not discharge exhaust air into a flue which is
used for exhaust fumes from other appliances that
burn gas or other fuels.
When you have installed
your dryer in its final
location check that it is
level first side to side,
then front to back.
Electrical connections
Make sure of the following before you insert the plug
into the the electrical socket:
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The socket must be grounded.
If the dryer is not level,
use a wooden block to
support it while adjusting
the two front legs up or
down, until your dryer is
level.
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The socket must be able to sustain the machines
maximum power, which is indicated on the rating
label (see Dryer Description).
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Power voltage must be within the values indicated
on the rating label (see Dryer Description).
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The socket must be compatible with the dryers
plug. Should this not be the case, replace the
plug or the socket.
Before you start using your dryer
! The dryer must not be installed outdoors, even if the
space is sheltered. It can be very dangerous if it is
exposed to rain or storms.
Once you have installed your dryer and before you
use it, clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust
that could have accumulated during transport.
! Once installed, the dryers electrical wire and plug
must be within easy reach.
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Dryer Description
The front
The back
Rating plate
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Air Intake Vent
Control Panel
Drum
Model & Serial
Vent Tube fitted here
numbers
Filter
Caution: Hot!
Control panel
START
Button
Indicator
HEAT
Button
PROGRAMMES
Knob
Drying Guide
The START button begins drying a selected
programme (see Start and Programmes).
The Drying Guide allows you to consult a user friendly
table of fabric types and load capacities.
Cotton
The HEAT button selects drying temperature (see
Start and Programmes).
IN: HIGH heat
Synthetics
or
Acrylics and other delicates
OUT: LOW heat
The PROGRAMMES knob sets the drying time: rotate it
clockwise, never counter-clockwise, until the indicator
is pointing to the programme you want (see Start and
Programmes).
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Start and Programmes
6. Press the START button to begin.
Choosing a programme
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During the drying programme, you can check on
your laundry and take out items that are dry
while others continue drying. When you close
the door again, press the START button in order
to resume drying.
1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket.
2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see
Laundry).
7. About 10 minutes before the programme is
completed, it enters the final COOL TUMBLE
phase (fabrics are cooled), which should always
be allowed to complete.
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.
8. Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the
filter and replace it (see Maintenance).
5. Choose the drying programme by checking the
Programmes table (see Programmes) as well as
the indications for each type of fabric (see
Laundry).
9. Unplug the dryer.
- Set the temperature with the HEAT button.
- Select a programme or drying time by rotating
the PROGRAMMES knob clockwise.
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Start and Programmes
Programmes
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Programme
What it does...
How to set it...
Note:
Automatic
1. Select HIGH HEAT
the HEAT button.
2. Position the PROGRAMMES knob
by pressing ! If you select LOW HEAT,
this programme will not dry
Dries completely:
your clothes are ready to be
worn.
B
Drying
your clothes. For Acrylic
(average loads)
fibres or small loads select
Timed Drying.
on B.
For average loads (from 1 to
3. Press the START button
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3kg) of Cotton
or synthetics
, polycotton
This programme can also be
used for large loads if you
require a slightly drier result.
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1. Select HIGH HEAT
the HEAT button.
2. Position the PROGRAMMES knob
by pressing ! If you select LOW HEAT,
this programme will not dry
Dries completely:
your clothes are ready to be
worn.
Automatic
A Drying
your clothes. For Acrylic
(large loads)
fibres or small loads select
Timed Drying.
on A.
For large loads (from 3 to 6kg) of
3. Press the START button
.
Cotton
.
This programme can also be
used for average loads if you
prefer a damper result.
1. Select HIGH HEAT
the HEAT button.
by pressing
! This is not a drying
Brief programme (approximately
10 minutes) that softens fibres of
clothing that is ready for ironing.
programme (see below).
2. Position the PROGRAMMES knob
on
3. Press the START button
Easy Iron
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Timed Drying
up to 120 minutes
1. Select required heat setting HIGH Consult suggested drying
Dries wet clothes that will be
times (see Laundry).
HEAT
or LOW HEAT
by
ironed, Acrylic fibres
, or
pressing the HEAT button.
small loads (less than 1kg).
2. Position the PROGRAMMES knob
on the desired time.
3. Press the START button
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This is the programmes final phase.
Approximately 10 minutes before the
finish, the knob advances
automatically to the Cool Tumble
Phase. After this the Buzzer will
sound (if selected) and the clothing
is ready to be taken out.
Always allow the dryer to
complete this phase.
Heating elements turn
themselves off and clothing is
cooled down.
Cool Tumble
Phase
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. Do not load more than the maximum capacity.
These numbers refer to the dry weight:
Fabric
Maximum load
Cotton and Cotton mixtures
Synthetics
2.5kg
2kg
Denim
2kg
2. Unload the dryer immediately after the end of the programme, hang, fold or iron the articles and put
them away in the closet. Should this not be possible repeat the programme.
The ‘Easy Iron’ effect varies from one fabric to the next. It works well on traditional fabrics like Cotton or Cotton mix,
and less well on acrylic fibres and on materials such as Tencel®.
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Laundry
Sorting your laundry
Wash Care Labels
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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. The following symbols
are the most common:
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May be tumble dried
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Do not tumble dry
! Do not load dripping wet clothes into the dryer.
Tumble dry at high heat setting
Tumble dry at low heat setting
Maximum load size
Do not load more than maximum capacity.
These numbers refer to dry weight:
Natural fibres: 6kg max (13lb)
Synthetic fibres: 3kg max (6.6lb)
Items not suitable for tumble drying
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Articles that containing rubber or rubber-like
materials or plastic film (pillows, cushions, or PVC
rainwear), any other flammable articles or objects
that contain flammable substances (towels soiled
with hair spray).
Glass fibres (certain types of draperies)
Items which have been dry cleaned
! DO NOT overload the dryer as this could result in
reduced drying performance.
Typical load
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Note: 1kg = 1000g
1lb = 16oz
150g
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Items with the ITCL Code
(see Special
Clothes
clothing items). These can be cleaned with special
at-home dry cleaning products. Follow instructions
carefully.
Large bulky items (quilts, sleeping bags, pillows,
cushions, large bedspreads etc). These expand
when drying and would prevent airflow through
the dryer.
Blouse
Cotton
5oz
Other
Cotton
Other
100g
500g
350g
700g
3oz
Dress
1lb 2oz
12oz
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Jeans
1lb 6oz
10 nappies
Shirt
1000g 2lb 3oz
Cotton
Other
300g
200g
125g
10oz
7oz
T-Shirt
4oz
Household Items
Duvet cover
(Double)
Cotton
Other
1500g 3lb 5oz
1000g 2lb 3oz
Large Tablecloth
Small Tablecloth
Tea Towel
700g
250g
100g
700g
350g
500g
350g
1lb 6oz
9oz
3oz
Bath Towel
1lb 6oz
12oz
Hand Towel
Double Sheet
Single Sheet
1lb 2oz
12oz
At the end of a drying cycle, cottons could still be
damp if you grouped cottons and synthetics together.
If this happens simply give them an additional short
period of drying.
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Note: The last 10 minutes of any time set is the
Cool Tumble, so allow for this when setting the time,
as this period will not dry your laundry.
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Laundry
Special clothing items
Times are approximate and can vary depending
upon:
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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.
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Amount of water retained in clothes after spin
cycle: towels and delicates retain a lot of water.
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Fabrics: items that are the same type of fabric but
Pleated or creased garments: read the manufacturer’s
drying instructions on the garment.
different textures and thicknesses may not have
the same drying time.
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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. Do not over-dry: the starch will become
powdery and leave your clothing limp, which defeats
the purpose of starch.
Quantity of laundry: single items or small loads
may take longer to dry.
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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.
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Heat setting.
Drying times
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Room temperature: if the room where the dryer is
The table below presents APPROXIMATE drying times
in minutes. Weights refer to dry garments:
located is cold, it will take longer for the dryer to
dry your clothes.
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Bulk: some bulky items can be tumble dried with
Cottons
care. We suggest that you remove these items
several times, shake them out, and return them to
the dryer until finished.
High (full) Heat
Drying times 800-1000rpm in washing machine
Half Load
Full Load
1kg
2kg
3kg
4kg
5kg
6kg
! Do not over-dry your clothes.
20-30
35-45
45-60 60-70 70-80 80-100
All fabrics contain a little natural moisture, which
keeps them soft and fluffy.
Synthetics
High (full) Heat
Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine
Half Load
2kg
Full Load
3kg
1kg
20-30
35-45
45-60
Acrylics
/
Low (gentle) Heat
Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine
Half Load
1kg
Full Load
2kg
25-40
40-60
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Warnings and
Suggestions
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! The appliance has been designed and built
according to international safety standards.
These warnings are given for safety reasons and must
be read carefully.
This appliance conforms to the following
EEC Directives:
- 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC (Low Voltage Equipment)
- 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
(Electromagnetic Compatibility)
Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.
Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures.
Complete each programme with its Cool Tumble Phase.
Do not turn off the dryer when there are still warm
items inside.
Clean the filter after each use (see Maintenance).
Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer.
Never climb on top of the dryer. It could result in
damage.
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Always follow electrical standards and requirements
(see Installation).
Always buy original spare parts and accessories
(see Service).
General safety
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This tumble dryer has been designed for home,
and not professional use.
This dryer must be used by adults, and the
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instructions in this booklet should be followed carefully.
Do not touch the appliance while barefoot or with
wet hands or feet.
Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug, not
Recycling and disposal information
As part of our continued commitment to helping the
environment, we reserve the right to use quality recycled
components to keep down customer costs and minimise
material wastage.
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the cord.
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Children must not be in proximity of the dryer
Disposing of the packaging material: follow local
when in use. After using the dryer, turn it off and
unplug it. Keep the door closed to make sure that
children do not use it as a toy.
regulations, so the packaging can be recycled.
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the
door and plug - then cut off mains cable, flush
with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately
to ensure that the appliance can no longer be
plugged into a mains socket.
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The appliance must be installed correctly and
have proper ventilation. The air intake vents
behind the machine, the outlet vents and the vent
tube should never be obstructed (see Installation).
Never direct the vent tube outlet towards the air
intake at the back of the machine.
Never allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air.
Never use the dryer on carpeting where the pile
height would prevent air from entering the dryer
from the base.
Check to see if the dryer is empty before loading it.
The back of the dryer could become very
hot. Never touch it while in use.
Do not use the dryer unless the filter is securely
in place (see Maintenance).
Do not use liquid fabric softeners in the dryer, add
it to the final rinse of your wash.
Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry) for
maximum loads.
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Disposal of old electrical appliances
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old
household electrical appliances must not be disposed
of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old
appliances must be collected separately in order to
optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials
they contain and reduce the impact on human health
and the environment.
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the
product reminds you of your obligation, that
when you dispose of the appliance it must be
separately collected.
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Consumers should contact their local authority or
retailer for information concerning the correct disposal
of their old appliance.
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Do not load items that are dripping wet.
Tumble dry items only if they have been washed
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with detergent and water, rinsed and been through
the spin cycle. It is a fire hazard to dry items that
HAVE NOT been washed with water.
Saving energy and respecting the
environment
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Carefully check all instructions on clothing labels
Wring out items to eliminate excess water before
(see Laundry).
Do not dry garments that have been treated with
chemical products.
Never dry articles that are contaminated with
tumble drying (if you use a washing machine first,
select a high spin cycle). Doing this will save time
and energy during drying.
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Always dry full loads - you save energy: single
flammable substances (petrol, oil, paint, hair
spray, creams, cooking fat or oils).
Do not tumble dry rubber, foam rubber, plastic, plastic
items or small loads take longer to dry.
Clean the filter after each use to contain energy
consumption costs (see Maintenance).
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foam, nappy pants or liners, polythene or paper.
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Maintenance and Care
Switching off the electricity
Check the drum after each cycle
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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.
Cleaning the drum
Clean the filter after each cycle
! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel
The filter is an important part of your dryer:
cleaning agents to clean the drum.
it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed while drying.
Small items could also become trapped in the filter.
When finished drying, therefore, clean the filter by
rinsing it under running water or with your vacuum
cleaner. Should the filter become clogged up, the airflow
inside the dryer will be seriously compromised: drying
times lengthen and you will consume more energy. It
may also damage your dryer.
A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless
steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of
water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner
from the wash. This coloured film will not affect the
dryer performance.
Cleaning
The filter is found in front
of the dryer trim
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External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts
(see diagram).
can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Periodically check the vent tube and any
permanent venting fixture to make sure that there
has been no accumulation of fluff or lint, and
remove it.
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Remove lint that collects around the filter and the
outlet vents.
Removing the filter:
1. Pull the plastic grip of
the filter upwards (see
diagram).
! Do not use solvents or abrasives.
! Your dryer uses special bearing components which
do not need lubrication.
2. Clean the filter and
replace it correctly.
Ensure the filter is fully
located flush into the
tumble dryer trim.
! Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised
technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety
(see Service).
! Do not use the dryer without replacing the filter.
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Troubleshooting
One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the
following troubleshooting suggestions:
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Problem:
Possible causes / Solution:
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The tumble dryer won’t start.
The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact.
There has been a power failure.
The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the socket.
You are using an extension cord? Try to plug the dryer’s power cord
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directly into the socket.
The door is not closed securely?
The PROGRAMMES knob has not been set properly (see Start and
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Programmes).
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The START button has not been pressed (see Start and Programmes).
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Drying cycle will not begin.
Its taking a long time to dry.
You have set a delayed time (see Start and Programmes).
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The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).
The temperature setting is not ideal for the type of fabric you are drying
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(see Start and Programmes).
Auto Programmes require a HIGH temperature setting (see Start and
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Programmes).
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The correct programme has not been selected for the load (see Start
and Programmes).
The flexible vent tube is obstructed (see Installation).
The air intake vent is obstructed (see Installation).
The permanent ventilation flap on the storm cover is obstructed (see
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Installation).
The items were too wet (see Laundry).
The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).
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Service
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11/2006 - SIMLEX . Four Ashes, Wolverhampton
Before calling the Service Centre:
Spare Parts
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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.
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.
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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.
What to tell the Service Centre:
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name, address and post code.
telephone number.
the type of problem.
the date of purchase.
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the appliance model (Mod.).
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the serial number (S/N).
This information can be found on the data label inside
the door of the machine.
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