Starting a drying programme Drying settings, 7 Drying times Drying programmes and options IDC 85 Laundry, 8 Sorting laundry IDC 85 S Care labels Special items IDC 85 K Warnings and suggestions, 9 General safety Saving energy and respecting the environment...
Important information To ensure that the condenser dryer functions Failure to clean the filter after each drying cycle efficiently, the following routine maintenance can undermine drying performance as the machine procedures must be carried out: takes longer to dry and thus consumes more energy.
Airbone acoustical noise emissions - dB(A) re 1 pW This is the test cycle in accordance with Regulation 392/2012. See our website for all product fiche data: http://www.indesit.com/indesit/. *Consumption per year is based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial looad, and the consumption of the low-power modes.
Installation Where to install the tumble dryer Electrical connections Before plugging the appliance into the socket, check the following: • Install the dryer far from gas • Make sure your hands are dry. ranges, stoves, radiators or • The socket must have an earth connection. hobs, as flames may damage it.
Description of the tumble dryer Features Opening the door Rating plate Water container Press the door Model & Serial Filter Numbers intake Condenser grille unit (cover open) Condenser cover handle (pull to open) Control panel Start High Heat button button Drying time Empty water selector knob...
How to carry out a drying cycle Starting a drying programme 1. Plug the dryer into the power supply socket. 2. Select a suitable drying programme for the type of laundry (see Laundry). 3. Open the door, ensure that the filter is clean and securely placed and that the water container is empty and correctly slotted (see Care and maintenance).
Drying settings Drying times The drying time depends on the size of the load and on the type of fabric it contains (see Table). The cool tumble cycle runs during the final 10 minutes of the programme. ! For large loads, select the High Heat option if available. Load Fabric 1 kg...
Laundry Sorting laundry Care labels • Check the symbols on the care labels of the various gar- Always check the care labels, especially when placing ments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble garments in the tumble dryer for the first time. Below are the most commonly used symbols: dried.
Warnings and suggestions To minimise the risk of fire in your tumble dryer, the This appliance has been designed and built according to following should be observed: international safety standards. These warnings are given for safety reasons and must be followed carefully. •...
Care and maintenance Disconnecting the power supply Emptying the water container after each cycle Disconnect the dryer when not in use or during cleaning Remove the water container and empty it into a sink or other and maintenance operations. suitable drain outlet, then replace it correctly. Always check the water container and empty it before star- ting a new drying cycle.
Troubleshooting If you feel that the dryer is not working properly, consult the following troubleshooting suggestions before contacting the Technical (see Assistance). Assistance Centre Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: • The plug has not been inserted far enough into the socket to make contact. The dryer does not start.
Assistance Spare parts Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre: • Follow the troubleshooting guide to check whether pro- This dryer is a complex machine. Attempting to repair it per- blems can be solved personally (see Troubleshooting). sonally or with the aid of an unqualified personnel may put •...
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Excessive usage versus that expected of a domestically situated appliance 5 Year Parts Guarantee Indesit also offers you a free 5 year parts guarantee. This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers.
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224 224 (Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413) for telephone assistance, or, where necessary, to arrange for an engineer to call. After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Indesit appliance during the course of its working life than us – the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information...
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