To the User: You must read these instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference. Important Information GB For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below: Fluff filter... ! You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle. STEP 1. Open the door of your dryer. STEP 2. Pull out the filter (using the two finger grips). STEP 3. Clean any fluff deposits from the filter mesh. STEP 4. Refit the filter - NEVER run the dryer without the filter in position. ! Failure to clean the filter after EVERY drying cycle will affect the drying performance of your machine. -It will take longer to dry and as a result will use more electricity during drying. Water Container... ! You MUST empty the water container after EVERY drying cycle. STEP 1. Pull the water container towards you and remove it fully from the dryer. STEP 2. Empty all the water collected in the water container. STEP 3. Refit the water container, ensuring that it is pushed fully back into position. ! The ‘Empty Water’ light stays on - To remind you to empty the water container at the start and at the end of each drying cycle. ! Failure to empty the water container after EVERY drying cycle will result in: -The machine will stop heating (so the load may still be wet at the end of the drying cycle). -The ‘Empty Water’ light will flash to tell you that the water container is full. Priming the Water Collection System When your dryer is new, the water container will not collect water until the system is primed... this will take 1 or 2 drying cycles. Once primed it will collect water during every drying cycle. 2 Important Information Condenser Unit... Important Information GB ! You MUST clean the fluff from the condenser EVERY month. STEP 1. Open the condenser cover - hold the handle and pull towards you. STEP 2. Remove the condenser by rotating the 3 clips then pulling the condenser towards you. (There may be some water in the tubes, this is normal). STEP 3. Flush the condenser, from the rear with water, to remove any fluff deposits. STEP 4. Refit the condenser unit - ensure that the unit is pushed in fully, all 3 clips are re-secured and the positiong arrows on the front of the condenser are pointing upwards. Rotate 3 clips . Check that: -The positioning arrows are pointing upwards. -The 3 clips are re-secured back into their ‘lock’ position. ! Failure to clean the condenser could cause premature failure of your dryer. Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service 3 Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER GBGB English CTD40 Contents Installation, 5 Where to put your dryer Ventilation Door reversal instructions Water drain Electrical connection Before you start using your dryer Dryer description, 6 To open the door The features Control panel Start and programmes, 7-9 Choosing a programme Table of programmes The controls Option buttons / icons Door Opening Laundry, 10-11 Sorting your laundry Wash care labels Special clothing items Drying times Warnings and Suggestions, 12 General safety Disposal Saving energy and respecting the environment Maintenance and Care, 13 Switching off the electricity Cleaning the filter after each cycle Check the drum after each cycle Empty the water container after each cycle Cleaning the condenser unit Cleaning the dryer Troubleshooting, 14 Service, 15 ! Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to refer to it when necessary. Take it with you when you move, and should you sell this appliance or pass it on to another party, make sure that this booklet is supplied along with the dryer so that the new owner may be informed about warnings and suggestions on how the appliance works. ! Read these instructions carefully; the following pages contain important information on installation and suggestions on how the appliance works. 4 Installation Where to put your dryer . Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can damage the appliance. Minimum gaps 15mmMinimum gap 10mm . If you are going to install the appliance under a work counter, be sure to leave a 10mm space between the top and any other objects on or above the machine and a 15mm space between the sides and lateral furnishings or walls. This is to ensure proper air circulation. ! Make sure that the back vents are not obstructed. Ventilation When the dryer is in use, there has to be adequate ventilation. Make sure you put your dryer in an environment that is not damp and has proper air circulation throughout. Airflow around the dryer is essential to condense the water produced during the washing, the dryer will not operate efficiently in an enclosed space or cupboard. ! If using the dryer in a small or cold room some condensation could be experienced. ! We do not recommend that the dryer is installed in a cupboard but the dryer must never be installe...