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Guidance on positioning the dryer with necessary clearance for air circulation and wall placement.
Ensures adequate air circulation in the room for proper dryer operation and to prevent condensation.
Details on plumbing the dryer's water drain to a sink or existing drain.
Checks before plugging in: earthing, power capacity, voltage, and avoiding extension leads.
Guidelines for safe usage by children, adults, and general operational precautions.
Precautions to prevent fire hazards, focusing on specific types of items and treatments.
Tips on efficient usage to save energy and respect environmental concerns.
Instructions for cleaning the dryer's lint filter after each use to ensure efficiency.
Manual rotation of the drum to check for and remove small items left inside.
Guidance on cleaning the drum, advising against abrasives and detailing potential cosmetic effects.
Procedure for emptying the water container and its importance for dryer operation.
Instructions for regular cleaning of the condenser unit to maintain performance.
Description of the ON/OFF button's operation for turning the dryer on and off.
How to use the programmes knob to select the desired drying programme.
Function of the option buttons for personalising selected programmes.
How to start, pause, and resume a drying programme.
Explains the display's indication of drying or delay time and warning information.
How to use the Key Lock function to prevent programme changes.
Explains the 'Empty Water' icon and the 'H20' warning for a full water container.
Reminder for cleaning the filter before each programme.
Reminder for regular cleaning of the condenser.
Details on selecting and understanding different dryness levels for sensor drying programmes.
Explanation of how to use the Timed Dry option and adjust drying times.
How to set a delayed start for programmes and how the countdown is displayed.
Understanding how the display shows the estimated remaining drying time.
Step-by-step guide to selecting and starting a drying programme.
Information on the automatic standby system and how to reactivate the dryer.
Details on how option buttons personalize programmes and handle incompatibility.
Explanation of progress icons indicating the current phase of the drying cycle.
Details on setting a delayed start for programmes and emptying the water container.
Description of the 'Extra Care' function for maintaining cotton brightness.
How to adjust and select heat levels for programmes that offer this option.
Information about the end-of-cycle sound signal and its availability.
Explains the display of time, countdowns, and the 'End' indicator.
Details on the 'Empty Water' icon, full container warning, and procedure.
Effects of opening the door during a programme, including pausing and changing programmes.
Guidance on checking care labels, sorting by fabric, and preparing laundry.
Recommended maximum weights for natural and synthetic fibres to avoid overloading.
Explanation of common care label symbols related to tumble drying.
Factors influencing drying times, including water retention, fabric type, and heat setting.
Advice against personal repair and recommendation to contact qualified technicians.
Details of the 12 months parts and labour guarantee and conditions.
Contact information for product help, advice, repairs, and spare parts.
Guidelines for responsible disposal of packaging and old household appliances.