05651180 GB 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 1 User Instructions CIV60 Reverse Action
05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 2 Safety reminders User’s manual. This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Ensure that it is fully understood before operating. Glass fibre curtains should never be put in this machine. Skin irritation may occur if other garments are contaminated with the glass fibres. Installation. This machine should not be installed in a bathroom or shower room.
05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 3 Installation Contents Safety reminder Electrical requirements Ventilation requirements Preparing the load Clothes preparation Maximum drying weight Sorting the load Do not tumble dry Energy saving 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 Before using the tumble dryer for the first time: ● please read this instruction book thoroughly. ● remove all items packed inside drum. ● wipe the inside of the drum and door with a damp cloth to remove any dust which may have settled in transit.
05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 4 Installation Installation and Ventilation requirements 2 1 SUPPLY CORD AIR INLET VENTS HOT AIR OUTLET IMPORTANT: This dryer must be installed such that the air inlets and outlet are not restricted (fig. 1). There should be a gap of at least 12mm (0.5 inches) between the sides and rear of the machine and the surrounding walls and cabinets. To ensure adequate ventilation the space between the bottom of the machine and the floor must not be obstructed.
05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 5 Preparing the load Preparing the load Before using the dryer for the first time wipe the inside of the drum and door with a damp cloth. Make sure that the laundry you are going to dry is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer, as shown by the care symbols on each item. Clothes preparation Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty. Turn the articles inside out. Place clothes loosely in the drum to make sure that they don’t get tangled.
05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 6 Door Filter Opening the door Filter Press the textured panel to open the door. The pushing action on the door is a safety feature to prevent entrapment of miners in the drum. IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before each drying cycle. 4 3 1. Gently remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips (fig. 4). To restart the dryer, close the door and press the ‘ON’ button.
05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 7 Drying guide Drying guide The table shows approximate drying times, depending on the type of fabric and dampness of the clothes. REMEMBER: During the last 15 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air.
05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 8 Controls and indicators Control panel and indicator lights 5 1 2 3 1. ‘ON’ button and indicator – press to switch on, the indicator will light. 2. ‘HEAT SETTING’ button - press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, press again to select high temperature. Heat setting Heat setting 3. ‘DRYING TIME’ dial - selects drying time.
05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 9 Operation Operation 1. Open the door and load the drum with laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder closure of the door. 2. If drying delicate items press the ‘HEAT SETTING’ button to reduce the heat level. Press again on completion, to select high temperature. 6. The load is dried by tumbling in thermostatically controlled warm air. Cool air is used for the last 15 minutes to reduce creasing and cool the load ready for handling. 7.
05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 10 Cleaning Technical Data Cleaning the dryer Technical specifications IMPORTANT: Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning this appliance. Clean the filter after every drying cycle. After each period of use, wipe the inside of the drum and leave the door open for a while to allow circulation of air to dry it. Wipe the outside of the machine and the door with a soft cloth. DO NOT use abrasive pads or cleaning agents.
05651180 22/6/01 11:46 am Page 11 Trouble shooting Trouble shooting Should your dryer operate incorrectly, check the following points before calling for a service engineer. Drying time is too long/clothes are not dry enough: ● Have you selected the correct drying time/programme? Go to page 7. ● Were the clothes too wet? Were the clothes thoroughly wrung or spin-dried? ● Does the filter need cleaning? Go to page 6. ● Is the dryer overloaded? Go to page 5.
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