GB ASC 16 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Please also carefully read: the Instructions for Use and Installation Manual.
Start
Starts the drying cycle.
Drying Times
Cotton
Max. 6 kg
Easy care
Options
Cupboard dry plus
Cupboard dry
Iron dry
Cottons and synthetics together *
Cupboard dry
Max. 2.5 kg
Iron dry
Freshening/Deodorising
Laundry is aired for 6 minutes without heating.
Gentle
Reduces temperature
(recommended for delicate items)
Recommended
Time Selection rpm
800
Spin speed
Washing Machine rpm
1000 rpm
1200
s
Max
Load
Kg
105’
140’
85’
130’
70’
100’
70’
60’
50’
-
-
-
50’
40’
30’
80’
115’
3.5
6.0
70’
100’
60’
85’
-
2.5
3.5
6.0
3.5
6.0
-
2.5
-
2.5
-
On
The indicator lamp lights up when the dryer is on.
Filter
The indicator lamp lights up when the filter needs cleaning. Clean the filter at the end of every cycle.
Water
Container
The indicator lamp lights up when the water container needs to be emptied. The drying cycle is automatically interrupted. Empty the
water container. Open the door and check how damp the laundry is. Close the door. Re-set the drying time if necessary and press the Start button.
(The water container light will remain on for about 2 min. even after having emptied the water container.)
DRYING CYCLE SEQUENCE INDICATORS
Drying
Freshening/
Deodorising
Anti-crease
The selector knob shows the progress of the cycle.
0 End
• Recommended drying times are based on spinning speeds of 800, 1000 and 1200 rpm.
• For reduced spinning speed a longer drying time should be selected.
• Drying times may be longer for towelling and heavier items.
* Cotton items may require additional drying time
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PREPARING THE LAUNDRY
1. Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty.
2. Turn the articles inside out.
3. Place laundry loosely in the drum to make sure it doesn’t become tangled.
Sort laundry as follows:
A) By care symbols
(on the collar or inside seam):
Suitable for tumble drying
Suitable for tumble drying at low temperature only
Do not tumble dry
B) By amount and thickness/weight
Whenever the load to be dried exceeds dryer capacity, separate laundry according to weight (e.g. towels from thin underwear).
C) By type of fabrics
Cotton/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table linen made of cotton or linen.
Synthetics/Easy Care: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of polyester or polyamide, as well as cotton/synthetic mixes.
D) By drying level
• Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc.
Do not tumble dry: Woollens, silk, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.
Important: only use specific indicated dryer-
safe additives and rinse items that have been treated with stain remover thoroughly in plenty of water before drying. Only use specific
indicated dryer-safe plastic items and never dry rubber or articles contaminated with vegetable oil in the dryer.
SELECTING A DRYING TIME OR
PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS
Drying Time or Programme and Options:
• To select a drying time or a programme, turn the time selector knob clockwise.
• To select an option (if available), press the corresponding button.
• Press the button again to cancel the option.
STARTING AND COMPLETING A
DRYING CYCLE
1. Having selected the desired drying time or programme and options, press the Start button.
If the laundry is not removed at the end of the drying cycle, an automatic anti-crease cycle “ ” will operate for maximum 12 min to reduce creasing.
2. On completion of the drying cycle, set the time selector knob to position “0”.
3. The dryer indicator lamp “On” switches off.
INTERRUPTING A DRYING CYCLE
To interrupt the dryer during operation
1. Set the time selector knob to “ ”.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the door to allow the dryer to cool down.
For your safety the drying cycle stops automatically if you open the door.
3. To restart, after door opening, close the door and press the “Start” button again.
FILTER
Clean the lint filter at the end of every drying cycle:
1. Open the door.
2. Pull the filter upwards.
3. Open the filter.
4. Remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.
5. Close the filter.
6. Push the filter firmly back into place.
WATER CONTAINER BOTTOM
Empty the water container at the end of every drying cycle.
1. Pull the handle to remove the water container.
2. Empty the water container.
3. Replace the water container when empty by pushing it completely back in place.
INSTALLATION STABILITY
When installing your dryer, always carefully level the dryer using the adjustable feet and check the correct levelling with a spirit level.
HEAT EXCHANGER
Clean the heat exchanger at least every 3 months. Wipe away any lint/fluff from the door seal and interior using a damp cloth.
(Please refer to instructions for use)
BUILT-IN INSTALLATION
To built in the dryer (when absolutely necessary)
1. It is recommended to not remove the worktop.
2. A minimum space of at least 5 cm between the dryer and the furniture is necessary to guarantee the correct airflow.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If a fault occurs, before contacting our
After-Sales Service, make the following checks to try and remedy the problem:
Drying takes too long / laundry is not dry enough:
• Was the correct drying time selected?
• Was the inserted laundry too wet (Washing machine spin speed less than 800 rpm? When the spinning speed is less than 800 rpm the water container fault may occur during drying cycle).
• Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator lamp on)?
• Is the heat exchanger dirty? (refer to the
Instructions for use)
• Is the ambient temperature too high?
The dryer does not operate:
• Is the power plug properly inserted into the mains electricity socket?
• Is there a power failure?
• Has the fuse blown?
• Is the door properly closed?
• Has the drying time been selected?
• Has the “Start” button been pressed?
Lint filter or water container indicator lamp on:
• Is the lint filter clean?
• Is the water container empty?
• Is the water container correctly positioned?
• Is the heat exchanger clean?
Water droplets underneath the dryer:
• Is the heat exchanger correctly positioned?
• Has any fluff on the heat exchanger seal been wiped away?
• Has any fluff on the door seal been wiped away?
• Has the water container been positioned correctly?
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
If, after carrying out the above checks the malfunction persists or appears again, turn the dryer off and call our After-Sales Service
(refer to guarantee).
Please specify:
• the nature of the fault.
• the dryer type and model.
• the service code (the number after the word
Service on the adhesive rating plate) on the right hand side when the door is open.
• your full address and phone number.
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