ENGLISH6InstallationrequirementsIMPORTANT: This dryer must beinstalled such that the air inlets andoutlets are not restricted (fig. 1).1 - Supply cord2 - Air inlets3 - Air outletsThere should be a gap of at least 12 mm(0.5 inches) between the sides rear and baseof the machine and the surrounding walls,cabinets and floor.To ensure adequate ventilation the spacebetween the bottom of the machine and thefloor must not be obstructed.NEVER install the dryer up againstcurtains.Prevent items from falling or collectingbehind and beneath the dryer as these mayobstruct the air inlets and outlets.Preparing the loadBefore using the dryer for the first timewipe the inside of the drum and door with adamp cloth.Make sure that the laundry you are going todry is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer,as shown by the care symbols on each item.Clothes preparationCheck that all fastenings are closed and thatpockets are empty. Turn the articles insideout. Place clothes loosely in the drum tomake sure that they don’t get tangled.Warning: Do not overload the drum, largeitems when wet can exceed the maximumadmissible clothes load (for example:sleeping bags, duvets).Maximum drying weight● Cottons Max. 6 kg● Synthetics Max. 3 kgSort the load as follows:A) By care symbolsOn the collar or inside seam:Suitable for tumble drying.Tumble drying at high temperature.Tumble drying at low temperature only.Do not tumble dry.B) By amount and thicknessWhenever the load is bigger than thedryer capacity, separate clothesaccording to thickness (e.g. towelsfrom thin underwear).C) By type of fabricCottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey,bed and table linen.Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls,etc. made of polyester or polyamid, aswell as for cotton/synthetic mixes.40000242-English.fm Page 6 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 5:12 PM