Indesit IDV 65 manual

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    EN 1 English, 1 Contents Installation, 2-3 Where to install the tumble dryer V entilation Electrical connections Levelling the tumble dryer Preliminary information Description of the tumble dryer , 4 Front side Rear side Control panel How to carry out a drying cycle, 5 Starting a drying programme Drying settings, 6 Drying times Drying programmes an[...]

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    2 EN Where to install the tumble dryer  Install the dryer far from gas ranges, stoves, radiators or hobs, as flames may damage it. If the dryer is installed below a worktop, ensure there are 10 mm between the upper panel of the dryer and any objects above it, and 15 mm between the sides of the machine and the walls or furniture units adjacent to[...]

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    EN 3 Electrical connections Before plugging the appliance into the socket, check the following:  Make sure your hands are dry .  The socket must have an earth connection.  The socket must be able to withstand the machine s maximum power output as indicated on the data plate (see Description of the tumble dryer).  The power supply vol[...]

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    4 EN Start button Filter Description of the tumble dryer Control panel Drying time selector knob High Heat button Drying time selector knob This is used to set the drying time: turn the knob in a clockwise direction until the indicator is set to the desired drying time (see Drying settings). High Heat button It can be used to customise the selected[...]

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    EN 5 Starting a drying programme 1. Plug the dryer into the power supply socket. 2. Select a suitable drying programme for the type of laundry (see Laundry). 3. Open the door , ensure that the filter is clean and securely placed. 4. Load the machine, making sur e that no piece of laundry gets between the door and the relative seal. Close the door .[...]

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    6 EN Drying times The drying time depends on the size of the load and on the type of fabric it contains (see T able). The cold drying cycle runs during the final 10 minutes of the programme.  For large loads, select the High Heat option if available. Drying programmes and options Refresh A short pr ogramme suitable for r efreshing fibres and gar[...]

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    EN 7 Sorting laundry  Check the symbols on the care labels of the various garments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble dried.  Sort laundry according to the type of fabric.  Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.  Close zips and hooks and fasten belts and strings without tightening them.  Wring out garments to[...]

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    8 EN  This appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with current international safety standards. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully . General safety  This tumble dryer must not be used by persons (including children) with physical, sensory or mental impairments or with little exper[...]

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    EN 9 Disconnecting the power supply  Disconnect the dryer when not in use or during cleaning and maintenance operations. Cleaning the filter after each cycle The filter is a fundamental component of the dryer: its function is to collect lint and fluff that form during drying. Clean the filter once drying is completed, by rinsing it under running[...]

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    10 EN T r oubleshooting Possible causes / Solutions:  The plug has not been inserted far enough into the socket to make contact.  There has been a power cut.  The fuse has bur ned out. T ry connecting another appliance to the same socket.  If an extension cord is used, try connecting the dryer plug directly into the socket.  The door[...]

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    EN 11 Before contacting the T echnical Assistance Centre:  Follow the troubleshooting guide to check whether problems can be solved personally (see T roubleshooting).  If not, switch the dryer off and contact the T echnical Assistance Centre closest to you. Provide the following data when contacting the T echnical Assistance Centre:  name,[...]

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    12 EN 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufactur er s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown r epairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we wil[...]

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    EN 13 After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Indesit appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer . Essential Contact Information Indesit Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you[...]

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    16 EN 195075035.00 02/2009 - Xerox Fabriano[...]