Indesit G85C Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. Spare parts Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of equipment DIY repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under the Parts Guarantee If you do experience a problem with the appliance don t take risks call in our Service Engineer Our Spare Parts are designed exclusively to fit your appliance Do not use them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard Disposal of your product To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product safely The door and lid should be removed and mains cable cut off flush with the appliance ensuring that the mains plug can no longer be plugged into a mains socket The items must then be disposed of safely This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives Low Voltage Equipment 72 23 EEC 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 19 PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON June 2003 Part number 0766200121 012. a specially prepared cable obtainable from your Spares Stockist and fitted by a qualified electrician NOTE IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Features Get to know the main parts of your dryer see The Controls NOTE If your dryer is new wipe out the inside of the drum before Push here to you first use it open door to remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit Air intake TU di Plinth Moulding Not fitted to all models Serial amp Model numbers Fluff filter Rating Plate CLEAN AFTER EACH LOAD Doriath Condenser oor latc Keep clear of fluff Water Container Clean periodically Empty after Each Load Where to put your dryer Your Tumble Dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hob cooker heater or eye level grill as flames from the burners could cause damage to your machine When the dryer is fitted under a work surface allow space for air to exit the rear grille a 15mm gap each side of the dryer is recommended This airflow is essential to condense the water produced drying the washing the dryer will not operate efficiently in an enclosed space or cupboard If using your dryer in a small or cold room some condensation could be experienced DO NOT use 2 way adaptors or extension leads HINGE Door Reversal Instructions The door of your Dryer is reversible and can easily be changed Exchange diagonally hinge brack
3. finished After each load Every Week Every Month Cleaning Do not use Lubrication Your Tumble Dryer needs very little attention The following simple steps will keep it performing well Switch off electricity and remove plug Ensure hands are dry Always clean the filter by rinsing under the tap or using a vacuum cleaner Turn the dryer by hand to check that small items like hand kerchiefs do not get missed Always empty the water container Wipe the drum and seal with a damp cloth Fluff filter Condenser Remove condenser unit and clean any build up of fluff from between the plates by rinsing it under the tap with cold water This should be done with cold water from the rear of the condenser Refit with the handle at the front Occasionally clean the surface of the stainless steel sensor inside the drum with vinegar to remove water contaminates Apply carefully with a cloth this will maintain the drying performance of the dryer The sensor is approx 50mm 2 round and located between the vanes of the drum towards the front of the dryer rotate the drum if necessary to locate it Every 6 months vacuum the front air intake grille and Vents at the rear of the dryer to remove the build up of fluff lint or dust To remove accumulation of fluff from the door front of condenser and filter areas clean occasionally with a vacuum cleaner Abrasive cleaners scouring agents acids chlorine bleach or metal polish to cle
4. the remainder until they are fully dry The label on the garment should tell you the correct heat setting to select See Wash Care Labels If the room in which the dryer is situated is cold your clothes will take longer to dry than if the room is warm Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried with care and we do advise that you remove these items several times shake them and return them to the dryer THERE ARE HOWEVER SOME ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ADVISE YOU TO DRY SEE ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING Drying Guide approximate drying time in minutes weights specified are when dry COTTONS SYNTHETICS ACRYLICS Drying times 800 1000rpm in washing machine Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine Half Full Half Full Half Full load load load load load load 1 kg 2kg 3 kg 4kg 5 kg 6 kg 1 kg 2kg 3 kg 1 kg 2kg 30 40 40 55 55 70 70 80 80 90 95 120 40 50 50 70 70 90 40 60 55 75 Be careful not to overdry 16 All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when dry and this nat ural moisture should not be lost if the clothes are to remain soft and fluffy Clothes that are dried for too long tend to wrinkle and will need more ironing than usual giving you extra work that the Dryer was designed to remove Caring for your Dryer When
5. where you want to iron some items but others are to be fully dried You will need to press the start button after closing the door to re start the programme See section The Controls The Controls Start Switch Active Empty Water Light Setting the Programme Programme Options Starting the Dryer Alarm A Switch Alarm Switch Programme Control To set the programme all you have to do is turn the Programme Control knob until the required selection appears in line with the indicator Automatic programmes for load sizes more than 1kg 1 fi Dry Cottons Fr HIGH heat This gives driest results Some bulky items or large load of towels may appear slightly damp after this programme and require a short period of a timed drying I Damp Cottons amp HIGH heat e Iron Dry Cottons Er a HIGH heat This gives the wettest results CF Dry Synthetics 5 LOW heat P Damp Synthetics lt 3 LOW heat Iron Dry Synthetics 4 4 LOW heat med programmes for load sizes less than 1kg 40 minutes LOW heat include cool tumble followed by the Crease Care phase 30 minutes LOW heat include cool tumble followed by the Crease Care phase 9 20 minutes LOW heat include cool tumble followed by the Crease Care phase 10 4 Airing 20 minutes of cool tumble 11 Easy Iron Programme see section Easy Iron Programme For description of other programmes see next page D NAS Ol Press
6. Tumble dryer Instructions for installation and use G85C Ci inpesir k meer Contents Safety Advice Electrical Requirements Features Get to know the main parts of your Dryer Where to put your Dryer How to use your Dryer The Controls Easy lron Programme Sorting your laundry Items not suitable for drying Items requiring special attention Emptying the Water Container Guide to Drying Times Caring for your Dryer If something goes wrong If it still won t work Register your purchase now 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Simply complete and return the Registration Form supplied with the appliance documents Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings 2 For your safety IMPORTANT Using your Tumble Dryer is easy Nevertheless for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time NEVER Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer NEVER Allow the air inlet at the front of the dryer or the air outlet at the back to be obstru
7. WAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS Empty the Water Container after EACH drying cycle Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on the control Clean the filter it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff after EACH drying cycle Ensure Condenser is free of fluff regular cleaning is recommended When the dryer is not in use switch off remove plug and close the door Comply with the specified electrical requirements Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate ventilation see Where to put your dryer Observe the rules for drying garments In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a tumble dryer unless they are labelled Superwash Machine washable or have the May be tumble dried symbol If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine Unlike other materials the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible i e it will not stretch back to the original size and shape ALWAYS Buy genuine accessories and spares CAUTION When the dryer is in use avoid touching the rear of the dryer as it may be hot Electrical Requirements Supply WARNING This appliance must be earthed REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT REQUIREMENTS see diagram for location The flexible mains lead is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse The plug should be connected to the mains supply v
8. an any part of the machine Your tumble dryer uses special bearing components Lubrication by the user is not necessary and must not be attempted We strongly recommend that all appliances are regularly checked for electrical and mechanical safety 17 If something goes wrong First don t panic There may be nothing wrong at all Look for your problem below then check the things we suggest More often than not this will give you the answer to your problem and you ll be able to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office Problem If after this you still cannot get your machine to work follow the advice given on the next page Check these things first It won t start On Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket Is the Control set to required programme Is the door securely closed Have you pressed the START button Has the fuse blown Try plugging in another appliance to check Have you used an extension lead Many are not suitable Try plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check It is taking a long time to dry OND a A Q Have you forgotten to clean the filter It should be cleaned after each load Does the water container need emptying Is the Indicator lamp glowing red orange The bottle should be emptied after every load Does the Condenser need cleaning It should be cleaned every month Have you selected the correct programme setting f
9. and release the START button to commence a drying programme The drying programme must have been selected first The Active lt Light will then glow NOTE If the door is opened during a programme the Dryer will automatically stop To continue the programme after closing the door the START button must be pressed The alarm option is selected with the switch in the OUT position if you do not need this option press the switch to the IN position The alarm if selected will sound at the end of the programme or intermittently during the Crease Care phase The Controls Indicator Lamp Cool Tumble phase Crease Care phase 10 The indicator lamp turns orange during a drying programme when the water container is full When this happens you must empty the water container The programme goes directly to the cooling phase and the dryer stops The orange light warns you that the load will not be dried correctly Empty the water container and start the programme again by pressing the start button At the end of the drying programme if the water container has filled the indicator lamp will glow red programme cannot be started when the lamp is red The indicator lamp goes off or turns green if a programme is running a few seconds after the empty water container has been put back If this light flashes it shows that an automatic programme has exceeded 180 minutes For safety reasons this being the maximum drying time ava
10. cted NEVER Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum NEVER Tumble dry without the Filter Water Container or Condenser in position NEVER Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place dripping wet items in the drum NEVER Allow lint to collect around the dryer NEVER Add liquid fabric conditioner to the dryer use liquid conditioner in the final rinse of your wash NEVER Use the dryer for commercial drying the dryer is only suitable for domestic use NEVER Dry Acrylics or synthetics on the high heat setting NEVER Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and detergent then well rinsed and spun NEVER Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning NEVER Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such as petrol oil paint hair lacquer creams cooking fat or oil NEVER Tumble dry rubber foam rubber plastic plastic foam nappy pants or liners polythene or paper Large very bulky items including duvets and sleeping bags NEVER Attempt to stand on top of your dryer it is not designed for such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such abuse NEVER Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands IMPORTANT A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED TUMBLE DRYER WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF REMOVE THE PLUG AND CLOSE THE DOOR For your safety ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS AL
11. d to ensure heat creasing does not occur Your dryer will cope with such clothes very well but you should always read the manufacturer s drying instructions attached to the garment before you begin Starched articles should be dried together in the same load to avoid the distribution of starch to non starched items You should use a slightly heavier starch solution than you would when drying the items on the washing line Make sure that as much of the solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing dampness If they are overdried the starch will powder leaving the fabric limp which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise To make sure all your tumble dried clothes come out really fresh and soft we recommend you use a liquid fabric conditioner in the final rinse of your wash A liquid fabric conditioner restores bounce and softness and helps eliminate static cling WARNING ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD LIQUID FABRIC CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO THE DRYER ITSELF Garments with the ITCL Code K may be cleaned using one of the Home Dry Cleaning Kits available The instructions supplied with the Home Dry Cleaning Kit must be strictly followed Emptying the Water Container Water Container Water Container Plinth Sink Moulding not fitted to all models Empty the water container after EVERY programme Failure to do this will
12. e g pillows cushions PVC rainwear or any other articles which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances e g towels contaminated with hair lacquer Fibreglass e g some types of curtains Items which have been dry cleaned Woollens Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do in washing The movement of the tumble drying action causes the woollen fibre to shrink and distort Garments with the ITCL Code see Items Requiring Special Attention RY Do not tumble dry Large bulky items e g continental quilts sleeping bags pillows cushions double blankets and large bedspreads These expand when drying and would prevent airflow through the Dryer WARNING THE DRYER IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WHERE WATER SOLUTION IS USED FOR THE CLEANING PROCESS MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD 13 Items requiring special attention Blankets and Bedspreads Permanently pleated or creased garments Starched articles Fabric conditioner Home Dry Cleaning 14 The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will of course vary tremendously according to size and weight Some however are simply too big if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer the machine will have difficulty drying them properly Blankets and Garments made from Acrylic fibres e g Acilan Courtelle Orion and Dralon must be dried with special care on Low heat setting Overdrying should be avoide
13. ets and blanking plugs Exchange door latch and catch with their opposite blanking plates See diagram above How to use your dryer 1 Plug in switch on electricity WARNING WHEN SWITCHING ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY 2 Sort your laundry see section Sorting Your Laundry Cost ET 3 Open the door by pressing and releasing the front panel in the position shown 4 Always check the following FLUFF FILTER is clean and in place WATER CONTAINER is empty and in place CONDENSER is clean and in place 5 Load the dryer placing the clothes carefully in the drum pushing them well towards the back and away from the door seal Close the door 8 Press the START switch to commence the drying programme 9 When finished open the door and take out the laundry Clean and replace the fluff filter and empty the water container 6 Select the alarm if required see section The Controls 10 Switch off electricity and remove plug from socket 7 Select the required programme or drying time see section The Controls WARNING WHEN SWITCHING ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY Removing Items By opening the door you can check the dryness of the load as often as you wish and if you want remove some items before they are fully dry This is particularly useful for a mixed load
14. ia a suitable switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer Changing the fuse Moulded plug If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse it must be a 13 amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type WARNING The plug must not be used without a fuse cover If a replacement fuse holder cover is required it must be of the same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug Replacements are available from your Spares stockist Changing the plug Rewirable plug GREEN amp YELLOW TO EARTH 13 AMP FUSE BROWN TO LIVE er BLUETO a NEUTRAL ae Changing the mains cable The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following GREEN YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If a replacement plug is to be fitted the appropriate wire must be connected to the correct terminal as follows Connect J Green Yellow to terminal marked Earth or Green or Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red If the plug being replaced is a non rewirable type then the cut off plug must be disposed of safely DO NOT leave where it can be inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard Should the mains lead ever require replacing at any time please contact your nearest Service Centre A charge will be made for the replacement of the mains lead or if you require a longer lead The mains lead must only be replaced by
15. ilable Should this occur the causes may be o The load is too big or bulky The filter is blocked A cotton load was spun at LOW speed There may be a fault Turn the dryer Off check through the first three causes and then try again About 10 minutes before the programme is completed the heating elements will be switched off and the programme enters the final Cool Drying phase During this phase the fabric is cooled You should always allow the dryer to complete this phase By opening the door you can check the dryness of the load as often as you wish and if you want remove some items before they are fully dry This is particularly useful for a mixed load where you want to iron some items but others to be fully dried You will need to press the START button after closing the door to re start the programme See previous page At the end of the drying programme it may not be convenient to take out the clothes immediately Do not worry the dryer will protect your clothes from creasing by gently turning them over occasionally by means of a few revolutions of the drum At the same time if you have not cancelled the Alarm Buzzer a warning buzz will sound intermittently to remind you that the clothes are ready to take out Easy lron Programme When to use Easy Iron Important Audio Signal Easy lron provides a short programme consisting of approximately 8 minutes of heat with an approximatel
16. nd materials Material Maximum load Cotton and Cotton mixtures 2 5kg 5 5lb Synthetics 2kg 4 4lb Denim 2kg 4 4lb On completion of the programme an audio signal is sounded if selected to remind you to remove garments from the dryer 11 Sorting your laundry Maximum load size Typical load 12 1 Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before washing and drying 2 See that all zips are closed hooks and eyes are fastened and belt strings etc are tied loosely in bows you will normally have done this for each item before the washing stage 3 It is important to extract as much water as possible from each item before drying This saves you time and money WARNING CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED DRIPPING WET 4 Make sure that the items to be dried are suitable for tumble drying or are not of a type requiring special attention see Wash Care Labels section Your dryer will hold a load of 6kg 13lb dry weight of natural fabrics if you are drying items of man made fibres synthetic or acrylics the maximum load should not exceed 3kg 6 6lb dry weight This difference is that man made fibres require more space to tumble dry without creasing WARNING DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRYING PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying load the charts below show the a
17. or the type of fabric you are drying Have the air intake grille or rear vents of the Dryer been obstructed Were the clothes excessively wet when they were put in Was the correct programme selected Have you overloaded the dryer The Dryer is tumbling occasionally This is perfectly normal it means that the Dryer is on Crease Care and has reached the end of the drying cycle and the clothes are ready to take out The dryer keeps bleeping This is perfectly normal the dryer is on Crease Care as above Press the Alarm Buzzer button and the bleeping will stop Indicator Lamp is flashing See section The Controls this indicates a possible fault Any other problem 18 Have you re read this instruction book If it still won t work Contact the Service Office 0870 6070805 if something is still wrong with your machine after you ve been through the check list on the previous page 1 Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains 2 Call your nearest Service Office or local importer on the telephone number provided on the guarantee card When you contact us we will want to know the following Your name address and postcode Your telephone number Clear and concise details of the fault The model number and the serial number of your dryer The date of purchase enter the date here aro Please make sure you have all these details ready when you call
18. pproximate weights of some every day washing items Clothes Household Items Blouse Cotton 150g 5oz Duvet cover Cotton 1500g 3lb 50z Other 100g 3 k0z Double Other 1000g 2lb 30z Dress Cotton 500g 11lb 20z Large Tablecloth 700g 11b 60z Other 350g 120z Small Tablecloth 250g 9oz Jeans 700g 11b 60z Tea Towel 100g 3 2oz 10 Nappies 1000g 21b 30z Bath Towel 7009 1lb 80z Shirt Cotton 300g 10 20z Hand Towel 350g 120z Other 200g 7oz Double Sheet 500g lb 2oz T Shirt 125g 4 0z Single Sheet 350g 120z If you group small cotton or terry towelling items with a synthetic fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to finish them off Wash Care Labels Most of today s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no trouble at all but there are certain fabric finishes which should be dried away from direct heat The majority of garments now have wash care labels on them giving full washing and drying instructions These should always be followed carefully especially when you are drying something for the first time Typical symbols are May be tumble dried A Z RY Do not tumble dry Or ZN Tumble dry at high heat setting 7 Ce Tumble dry at low heat setting Items not suitable for tumble drying Those containing foam rubber or rubber like materials or plastic film
19. result in the water container becoming full and the load will not dry To Empty Water Remove plinth where fitted by slightly lifting and sliding to the left Container Pull the container out of the dryer and empty it into a sink or other suitable drain 15 Guide to drying times The amount of water remaining in the clothes after spinning The type of fabric The quantity of clothes to be dried How dry you want the clothes The heat setting you have selected The temperature of the room Bulky items Please note that the drying times stated below and on appliance control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning also the suggested wash programme for small items such as T Shirts may sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different thicknesses Thinner items will take less time to dry Some fabrics such as those used for jeans are of closer texture than others and although light when dry will be heavy after washing and spinning Single items of clothes or small loads may take disproportionally longer to dry It is more energy efficient to dry larger loads As it takes longer to fully dry clothes than to have them ready for ironing you may wish to remove some clothes when they are slightly damp ready for ironing and then continue to dry
20. y 2 minutes cool tumble period It is ashort conditioning programme that softens the fibres allowing them to relax making handling and ironing easier and less time consuming However garments are dried outside on the line inside on a radiator hung around the home or using a tumble dryer once dry they usually get left in the same position place for a long period of time This tends to cause garment fibre stiffness which can make the handling of garments difficult and therefore the ironing time longer Garments dried in any of the ways described above and left will benefit from the Easy lron programme The Easy Iron cycle is not a drying programme It has been designed to condition soften garments that have already been dried and left unattended in this state for a period of time All materials do not behave in exactly the same way when heated For instance our testing has shown that materials such as Tencel and Acrylics are not relaxed quite as effectively by applying the Easy Iron cycle as we found on the more traditional Cottons and Polycottons To obtain the best results from Easy Iron it is important that the weights recommended below are not exceeded For best results We recommend garments should be removed from the dryer immediately after the Easy Iron programme to be hung folded neatly or ironed When this is not possible the Easy Iron programme should be repeated Recommended weights a
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