VD07S - Dryer Ardo - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VD07S Ardo

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 13-15

• Connecting the air exhaust tube 14

• Connecting to the mains supply 15

USING THE APPLIANCE 15-17

• Description of the functions 15-16

• Drying the washing correctly 16

• Precautions for fabrics types 17

• Weights of washing 17 MAINTENANCE 18

• Cleaning the filter 18

• Resolving problems 18

▼ This appliance has been designed for use as a domestic drier. Any other use is consid- ered as improper and therefore dangerous. ▼ Keep this instruction book near to the appli- ance always, in order that it can be easily consulted when necessary. ▼ Any modifications or attempts to interfere with the appliance can be dangerous for the user and may damage the product. ▼ On delivery of the appliance, check that it has not been damaged during transport. If any damage is discovered, report the matter to the retailer immediately. ▼ During the drying cycle, the air in the room is ducted through the back of the appliance. Do not cover the drier with washing or any other items. ▼ When positioning the appliance, ensure that the power supply cable is not kinked or squashed and is accessible. ▼ Remember that the door glass and exhaust tube will heat up during a drying cycle and can reach temperatures of up to 60°. Do not touch these parts before the cooling cycle has been completed. ▼ The appliance must not be used by children unless supervised. ▼ Never dry washing that has been in contact with chemical agents such as dry-cleaning fluids These products are volatile by nature and could cause an explosion. ▼ Do not dry items with parts containing foam rubber or rubber in general, in that the mate- rial could melt and damage other items or even the appliance itself. ▼ If the appliance is sold or given away, remem- ber to hand over this instruction book with it. This will help the new owner use the drier both correctly and safely. ▼ Do not attempt to repair any appliance faults alone, in that repairs carried out by a non- professional may cause serious damage and will nullify any rights to repairs under guar- antee. ▼ Repairs to the appliance can only be carried out by personnel authorised by the customer service centres. All repairs must make use of original spare parts only. ▼ Spin dry or wring the washing well before loading it into the drier. Spun dry washing will dry quicker. ▼ Clean the filter thoroughly each time the drier is used in order to guarantee perfect air cir- culation. ▼ Never insert or remove the plug from the mains socket with wet hands. ▼ The machine must be connected to a mains socket fitted with an efficient earth comply- ing with current safety standards. ▼ Do not use extension leads or multiple plug adapters to connect the appliance to the mains supply. ▼ Do not expose the appliance to atmosphe- ric agents. ▼ When servicing or cleaning the appliance, remember to disconnect it from the mains supply. ▼ Do not pull the power supply cable to unplug the appliance from the mains supply. Pull the plug only. ▼ This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of cor- rectly, you will help prevent potential nega- tive consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the prod- uct, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and elec- tronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more de- tailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you pur- chased the product.

THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE

HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCI-

DENTS RESULTING FROM NON-COMPLI-

ANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARDS OR THE

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

The drier is a domestic appliance capable of drying any type of fabric at any time. ▼ The machine has been constructed in steel panels which have been treated and painted to guarantees that its aesthetic qualities remain unaltered over time. ▼ The motor and all moving parts have been designed and manufactured to guar- antee the minimum possible noise levels ▼ The control panel has been designed to enable the user to run the desired drying program without difficulty. ▼ The wide door makes loading and unloading the washing much easier.

INSTALLATION Installation must be carried out by qualified personnel in line with the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Incorrect installation may result in damage and injury. ▼ IInstall the drier near to a window to facilitate the evacuation of the damp air from the drier. ▼ The exhaust tube must be used to prevent condensation, and must be inserted in hole A at the bottom of the back panel of the appliance (fig. 3).

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Adjustable feet. Place the drier upright so that it rests firmly on all four feet. Level the drier by adjusting the feet as follows: ▼ Lift the drier slightly. ▼ Adjust the feet to the correct height (fig. 5). (Do not unscrew the feet to much and do not use a screwdriver). ▼ Lower the drier. A badly levelled machine may cause damage to the bearings and lead to their premature wear. This drier does not need to be anchored to the floor.

▼ Never cover the air intake at the back of the appliance. ▼ Place the filter in its normal position as shown (fig. 4). ▼ Clean the inside of the drying drum using a damp cloth to remove any dust deposits.

Connect the exhaust tube to the outlet on the back of the drier (fig.6), as follows: ▼ Connect one end of the tube to the connector piece supplied. ▼ Rotate the connecting piece (together with the tube) anticlock-wise in the drier outlet hole. ▼ Carry the tube away from the back of the drier to the left or right by means of the recess at the bottom of the drier body. ▼ Position the other end of the tube near to a window or a ventilation outlet on an external wall. If this is not possible, ensure that the room is well ventilated when the drier is being used. Use the support supplied to anchor the tube (fig. 7). Important: The air exhaust tube must be connected even if the air is not discharged out- doors, otherwise the drier will re-absorb the discharged damp air and thus prolong the dry- ing time. Damp air can also damage the drier. Although the air discharged from the exhaust tube is only warm and damp and does not constitute a danger, it must never be directed towards people, animals or plants. Important: The exhausted air must not be conveyed to a chimney discharging fumes gener- ated by gas or other fuel burning appliances.15 SM1888

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▼ Make sure that the voltage indicated on the identification plate attached to the back of the appliance corresponds to that of the mains supply. ▼ On completion of the installation, the appliance must be connected to the mains supply through a two-pole switch. ▼ All cutouts, electric wiring and mains sockets must have a rating such that enables them to support the maximum load indicated on the identification plate. ▼ The mains supply to which the appliance is connected must be fitted with an earthing system. If this is not the case, the manufacturer will not be held liable for any incidents that may occur (fig. 8). ▼ If the power supply cable is damaged in any way, contact the appropriate spe- cialised customer technical service centre. ▼ The drier must not be connected to the mains supply using indirect methods such as extension leads or multiple adapters. ▼ Position the appliance so that the power supply cable is easily accessible for disconnection when the need arises. Important: On completion of the drying cycle, disconnect the appliance from the mains sup- ply to prevent young children from operating the drier. ▼ Drying time control knob: Rotate the knob to select the required drying times (fig._9). (Refer to the program table to select the program according to the type of fabric) ▼ At the end of each drying cycle, the appliance effects a 10 - 15 minute cooling cycle, during which time the appliance is still switched on. ▼ Start button: Press this button to start the drying cycle (the indicator will light up). ▼ Delicate or energetic drying button: This button is used to select the type of drying cycle to run: Energetic or delicate (fig.11). Energetic Delicate16 SM1888

The drier is the front-loading type. Pull the handle outwards, without forcing it, and gently open the door. The appliance will stop if the door is opened during a drying cycle. The drum will continue to rotate for a while, slowing down gradually to a stop. Important: ▼ Obviously, during a drying cycle the washing in the drum will be hot. The wash- ing is cooled during the cooling cycle. ▼ To avoid being scalded by steam or burned by the hot washing, do not open the door during the drying phase. ▼ ON/Off button: Press the button to switch on the appliance.

▼ Separate the items into types or fabrics. ▼ Close any zips and fasten buttons and re- member to empty the pockets of any clothing. ▼ Turn jumpers inside out.

▼ Open the door ▼ Load the washing in the drum and remem- ber to load sheets from a corner first. ▼ It is advisable to load small and large items together.

▼ Close the door ▼ Dry your hands (never touch electric appli- ances with wet hands). ▼ Insert the plug in the mains socket.

▼ Press the ON/OFF button to switch on the appliance. ▼ Wait for the audible signal and the indicator light to switch off. ▼ Select the drying cycle recommended for the load (see program table) or set the timer on the required during time. ▼ To start the drying cycle, wait for the indicator light to light up and press the “Start” button.

▼ To stop the machine during a drying cycle, simply open the door (the drum will slow down then stop). ▼ To continue the drying cycle, close the door and press the start button. ▼ In order to ensure that large items dry perfectly, stop the machine and remove the washing a number of times during the drying cycle.

▼ After having removed the dry washing, clean the filter as follows: - Lift the filter - Open it and clean it using a soft brush - Close it and replace it in its seating - The filter must be washed periodically us- ing soapy water in order to remove very small particles. ▼ Unplug the appliance from the mains supply.17 SM1888 In the case of doubt as to the type of fabric, read the label on the item itself. Almost all items that can be machine dried have this information specified on the label. To avoid static electricity being generated in the items, add a conditioner to the rinse cycle of the washing machine. Remove synthetic materials from the drum immediately to prevent them from creasing. WASHING WEIGHTS The indicated weights are approximate and may vary according to their manufacture, quality and finish.

In order to guarantee optimum drying results under all circumstances, remember that the filter must be cleaned regularly. Remember to check and clean the filter after each drying cycle. Important: The filter must only be cleaned when the appliance is cold! Clean the filter following the procedure described below: ▼ Open the door. ▼ Grasp the filter in both hands and push it upwards to remove it. ▼ Carefully widen the top edge and open the filter. ▼ Remove the woollen particles. ▼ Close the filter, making sure that the catch closes at the correct position. ▼ Clean the filter slide guides on the appliance, using a vacuum cleaner if neces- sary. ▼ Reposition the filter in the slide guides (fig. 14). FAULT FINDING If the drier doesn’t start

1) The appliance is plugged into the mains

2) The mains socket is working correctly:

2a) The fuse has not blown. (Check by plug- ging in another appliance such as a table lamp). 2b) All the instructions in the manual have been followed. If the drier doesn’t start

1) The door is closed properly.

2) The "START" button has been pressed.

The washing does not dry

1) The air exhaust tube is not twisted or

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