Technical data

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Installation
Do not block the vent at the front or base of the dryer as this will impair the
functioning of the appliance and could cause it to overheat. This appliance
must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with
hinges on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer.
Tumble dryer venting
Your tumble dryer will release warm, damp air in one of three ways.
1) Extendable rear venting - a long flexible vent hose is built into the
dryer and can be extended from the large opening at the rear of
the machine
2) Fixed rear venting - venting is through the large opening at the bottom
of the rear panel. A separate extendable vent hose can be attached
if desired.
3) Front venting - this is a special type of dryer which vents through a
grille on the plinth. The opening on the rear panel is blanked off
during manufacturing.
Rear vented dryers can be used without a vent hose but not in a confined
space. Rear vented machines must have a vent hose if they are installed
under a work surface. To minimise condensation it is preferable to vent
through a vent to outside. This may be through an open door or window.
The best solution is to connect the vent hose to a permanent connection
through a wall or a single glazed window. This is particularly recommended
for small, cool rooms. Front venting machines must be converted to
extendible rear venting before a permanent connection can be made to the
outside.
When using a vent hose, remember the following points:
The vent hose must be at least 10cm (4 ins) in diameter.
No more than three right-angled bends should be allowed when positioning
the vent hose.
Do not distort or constrict the vent hose as this will reduce the airflow.
The vent hose must not be shared with other appliances, for example, a
cooker hood outlet.
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