Asko T793 User manual 80 834 26 Asko T793 EN - Page 11

Advice and tips before you tumble dry Here are some tips that may help you before you begin tumble drying. Materials that should not be tumble dried This symbol means that the material is not suitable for tumble drying. Certain materials may melt or become a fire hazard if exposed to heat and others can lose their shape or shrink. And do not tumble dry • materials labeled "Do not dry near heat". • garments that have been dry-cleaned at home. • plastic foam. • fiberglass material. • wool must not be tumble dried due to the risk of piling. Have the clothes been spun? Items to be tumble dried should be spun at 1000 rpm or faster. Higher spin speeds save both energy and drying time. Materials that can be tumble dried This symbol means that the material is suitable for tumble drying. Fabrics best suited to tumble drying are cotton fabrics, terry cloth, and synthetic fibers. Garments will be softer and lighter when tumbled than when hung out to dry. Note! The tumble dryer does not cause any significant wear to fabrics. The lint trapped in the lint filter consists of dust and fiber residues which gather when the items are used. Static electricity To reduce the risk of static electricity in the laundry after tumble drying, you can: • Use fabric softener when washing. • Wait five minutes after the drying program ends before opening the door and removing the laundry from the dryer. Note! If the door is opened during the program, the program will be interrupted and will return to the start. The clothes may be too damp or too dry as a result. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com 11