User manual ZANUSSI ZDE320X

[. . . ] Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. Contents Safety information . 21 2 Safety Information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. [. . . ] · Always follow the instructions on garment labels: may be tumble dried normal drying (high temperature) delicate drying (low temperature) do not tumble dry · Close pillowcases and covers with fasteners to prevent small laundry items getting tangled inside them. · Sort laundry according to type and degree on drying required. · Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and saves energy. · Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as they could attract the fluff. shirts, should be briefly pre-spun before drying (depending on crease resistance approx. 30 seconds or using the special brief spin programme on your washing machine). · Knitted textiles (knitted underwear) may shrink a little during drying. It is advisable to allow for shrinkage when choosing the size of new purchases. However, to achieve the desired starched effect, choose the programme "iron dry". To remove any starch residues, wipe out the internal drum after drying with a moist cloth and then rub it dry. · To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers. · Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and saves energy. Select the drying programme according to the type of laundry and the required degree of dryness. · To utilize the maximum load, laundry which is to be dried ready to put away (Cupboard) can be dried together with items to be ironed. To do this, select the programme for iron-dry, remove the iron-dry items at the end of the programme and then finish-dry the rest of the load. · Clean the filters regularly to avoid excessive drying times and high electricity consumption. The room temperature should not exceed +35°C during drying. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by in appropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 17 Installation It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Important: The appliance must not bulit-in. [. . . ] If the dryer is fitted next to kitchen units, make sure that the vent hose is not squashed. If the hose is partially squashed, drying efficiency will be reduced, resulting in longer drying times and higher energy consumption. If the hose is completely squashed, the safety cut-outs with which the machine is fitted may operate. When operating the tumble dryer, the room temperature must not be lower than +5°C and higher than +35°C, as it may affect the performance of the appliance. Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. [. . . ]