Before The First Use; Drying Hints - Zanussi Ideal IZTE 135 User Manual

Tumble Dryer

Before the first use

• Ensure that the electrical connections comply with the installation instructions.
• Remove the polystryrene block and any material from the drum.
• Before using your tumble dryer for the first time, we recommend that you place a few damp
cloths inside the appliance and dry for 30 minutes.
There may be dust inside a brand new tumble dryer.

Drying hints

Before loading the laundry
Never tumble dry the following: Particularly
delicate items such as net curtains, woollen,
silk, fabrics with metal trim, nylon tights,
bulky materials such as anoraks, blankets,
eiderdowns, sleeping bags, feather quilts and
any items containing rubber foam or materials
similar to rubber foam.
• Always follow the instructions on garment labels:
may be tumble dried
normal drying (high temperature)
delicate drying (low temperature)
do not tumble dry
• Close pillowcases and covers with fasteners
to prevent small laundry items getting tangled
inside them. Close press studs, zips and hooks
and tie belts and apron strings.
• Sort laundry according to type and degree on
drying required.
• Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing
and saves energy.
• Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured
fluffy items such as towels as they could attract
the fluff.
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• The laundry must be thoroughly spun before
tumble drying.
• Easy-care items, too, e.g. shirts, should be
briefly pre-spun before drying (depending
on crease resistance approx. 30 seconds or
using the special brief spin programme on your
washing machine).
• Knitted textiles (knitted underwear) may shrink
a little during drying. Please do not overdry items
of this type. It is advisable to allow for shrinkage
when choosing the size of new purchases.
• You can also put starched items into your
dryer. However, to achieve the desired starched
effect, choose the programme "iron dry". To
remove any starch residues, wipe out the
internal drum after drying with a moist cloth and
then rub it dry.
• To avoid a static charge when drying is
completed, use either a fabric softener when
you are washing the laundry or a fabric condi-
tioner specifically for tumble dryers.
• Remove the laundry when the dryer has
finished drying.
• If individual items are still damp after drying,
set a brief post-drying time, but at least 30
minutes. This will be necessary particularly for
multilayered items (e.g. collars, pockets, etc.).