Guide To Drying Times; Caring For Your Dryer - Ariston A46C Utilisation Et Entretien Et Notice D'installation

Guide to drying times

Please note that the drying times stated below and on appliance
control panel; are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by:-
The amount of Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the
water remaining suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may
in the clothes sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect.
after spinning
The type of Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different
fabric 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.
The quantity of Single items of clothes or small loads may take disproportionally
clothes to be longer to dry. It is more energy efficient to dry larger loads.
dried
How dry you As it takes longer to fully dry clothes than to have them ready for
want the ironing, you may wish to remove some clothes when they are slightly
clothes damp, ready for ironing and then continue to dry the remainder until
they are fully dry.
The heat setting The label on the garment should tell you the correct heat setting to
you have select. See 'Wash Care Labels'.
selected
The temperature If the room in which the dryer is situated is cold, your clothes will take
of the room longer to dry than if the room is warm.
Bulky items 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
Drying times 800 - 1000rpm in
washing machine
Half
load
3 kg 4 kg 5 kg
1 kg 2 kg
55 - 70 70 - 80 80 - 90
30 - 40 40 - 55
Be careful not All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when 'dry' and this nat-
to overdry 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.
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SYNTHETICS ACRYLICS
Drying times on reduced Drying times on
reduced spin in
spin in washing machine
washing machine
Full Half Full Half
load load load load
6 kg 1 kg 2 kg 3 kg 1 kg
95 - 120 40 - 50 50 - 70 70 - 90 40 - 60

Caring for your Dryer

When finished
After each load
Every Week
Every Month
Cleaning
Full
load
2 kg
Do not use
55 - 75
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 clean 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.
Sensor
Tap
Rear
Front