Indesit G85c Manual

							Easy Iron Programme
When to use
‘Easy Iron’
Important!
Audio Signal‘Easy Iron’ provides a short programme consisting of approximately 8
minutes of heat with an approximately 2 minutes cool tumble period. It
is a short conditioning programme that softens the fibres allowing them
to relax making handling and ironing easier and less time consuming.
However garments are dried, outside on the line, inside on a radiator,
hung around the home or using a tumble dryer, once dry they usually
get left in the same position/place for a long period of time. This tends
to cause garment fibre stiffness which can make the handling of
garments difficult and therefore the ironing time longer. Garments
dried in any of the ways described above and left will benefit from the
‘Easy Iron’ programme.
The ‘Easy Iron’ cycle is not a drying programme. It has been
designed to condition/soften garments that have already been
dried and left unattended in this state for a period of time.
All materials do not behave in exactly the same way when heated.
For instance, our testing has shown that materials such as
Tencel® and Acrylics are not relaxed quite as effectively by
applying the ‘Easy Iron’ cycle as we found on the more traditional 
Cottons and Polycottons.
To obtain the best results from ‘Easy Iron’ it is important that the   
weights recommended below are not exceeded.
For best results We recommend garments should be           
removed from the dryer immediately after the ‘Easy Iron’
programme to be hung, folded neatly or ironed.
When this is not possible the ‘Easy Iron’ programme should  
be repeated.
Recommended weights and materials
On completion of the programme an audio signal is sounded (if
selected) to remind you to remove garments from the dryer.
Material Maximum load
Cotton and Cotton mixtures 2.5kg
2kg
2kg5.5lb
4.4lb
4.4lb Synthetics
Denim
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Sorting your laundry
1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before
washing and drying.
2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and
belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have
done this for each item  before the washing stage.
3. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each
item before drying. This saves you time and money.
4. Make sure that the items to be dried are suitable for tumble
drying, or are not of a type requiring ‘special attention’ (see“Wash
Care Labels” section).
Your dryer will hold a load of 6kg (13lb) dry weight of natural fabrics.
if you are drying items of man-made fibres (synthetic or acrylics), the
maximum load should not exceed 3kg (6.6lb) dry weight.
This difference is that man-made fibres require more space to tumble-
dry without creasing.
To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying
load, the charts below show the approximate weights of some every-
day washing items.
If you group small cotton or terry-towelling items with a synthetic
fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle. If this
happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to
finish them off. Maximum
load size
Typical load
WARNING: CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED
DRIPPING WET
WARNING: DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT IN
REDUCED DRYING PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE
HAZARD. 
						

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Wash Care Labels
Most of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no
trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be
dried away from direct heat.
The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giving
full washing and drying instructions. These should always be followed
carefully especially when you are drying something for the first time.
Typical symbols are:
May be tumble dried
Do nottumble dry
Or:
Tumble dry at high heat setting
Tumble dry at low heat setting
•  Those containing foam rubber or rubber-like materials or plastic
film (e.g. pillows, cushions, PVC rainwear), or any other articles
which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances (e.g.
towels contaminated with hair lacquer
•  Fibreglass (e.g. some types of curtains)
•  Items which have been dry cleaned
•  Woollens. Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do
in washing. The movement of the tumble-drying action causes the 
woollen fibre to shrink and distort.
•  Garments with the ITCL Code (see ‘Items Requiring Special 
Attention’).
Do not tumble dry.
• Large bulky items e.g. continental quilts, sleeping bags, pillows,
cushions, double blankets and large bedspreads. These expand    
when drying and would prevent airflow through the Dryer.
WARNING: THE DRYER IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY
WHERE WATER SOLUTION IS USED FOR THE CLEANING
PROCESS. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A
FIRE HAZARD.
Items not suitable for tumble drying 
						

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Items requiring special attention
The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course,
vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are
simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the
machine will have difficulty drying them properly. Blankets (and
Garments) made from Acrylic fibres (e.g. Acilan, Courtelle, Orion and
Dralon)must be driedwith special care on Low heat setting.
Overdrying should be avoided to ensure heat creasing does not
occur.
Your dryer will cope with such clothes very well, but you should
always read the manufacturer’s drying instructions attached to the
garment before you begin.
Starched articles should be dried together in the same load to avoid
the distribution of starch to non-starched items. You should use a
slightly heavier starch solution than you would when drying the items
on the washing line. Make sure that as much of the solution is
removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer.
Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing
dampness. If they are overdried the starch will powder, leaving the
fabric limp - which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise!
To make sure all your tumble dried clothes come out really fresh and
soft we recommend you use a liquid fabric conditioner in the final
rinse of your wash.A liquid fabric conditioner restores bounce and
softness and helps eliminate static cling.
Garments with the ITCL Code      may be cleaned using one of the
Home Dry Cleaning Kits available.
The instructions supplied with the Home Dry Cleaning Kit must be
strictly followed. Blankets and
Bedspreads
Permanently
pleated or creased
garments
Starched articles
Fabric conditioner
Home Dry
Cleaning
WARNING: ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD LIQUID FABRIC
CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO THE DRYER ITSELF. 
						

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Emptying the Water Container
Remove plinth (where fitted) by slightly lifting and sliding to the left.
Pull the container out of the dryer and empty it into a sink or other
suitable drain).
Empty the water container after EVERY programme.
Failure to do this will result in the water container
becoming full and the load will not dry.
Water
Container
Plinth
Moulding
(not fitted to
all models)Sink
Water
Container
To Empty Water
Container 
						

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Guide to drying times
Please note that the drying times stated below and on appliance
control panel; are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by:- 
Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the
suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may
sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect.
Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different
thicknesses. Thinner items will take less time to dry. Some fabrics,
such as those used for jeans are of closer texture than others and
although light when dry will be heavy after washing and spinning.
Single items of clothes or small loads may take disproportionally
longer to dry. It is more energy efficient to dry larger loads.
As it takes longer to fully dry clothes than to have them ready for
ironing, you may wish to remove some clothes when they are slightly
damp, ready for ironing and then continue to dry the remainder until
they are fully dry.
The label on the garment should tell you the correct heat setting to
select. See ‘Wash Care Labels’.
If the room in which the dryer is situated is cold, your clothes will take
longer to dry than if the room is warm.
Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried, with care, and
we do advise that you remove these items several times, shake them
and return them to the dryer.
THERE ARE HOWEVER SOME ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ADVISE
YOU TO DRY. SEE ‘ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING’
All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when ‘dry’ and this nat-
ural moisture should not be lost if the clothes are to remain soft and
fluffy.
Clothes that are dried for too long tend to wrinkle and will need more
ironing than usual, giving you extra work that the Dryer was designed
to remove. The amount of
water remaining
in the clothes
after spinning
The type of
fabric
The quantity of
clothes to be
dried
How dry you
want  the
clothes
The heat setting
you have
selected
The temperature
of the room
Bulky items
Be careful not
to overdry Dr
ying Guide -approximate drying time in minutes (weights specified are when dry)
COTTONS                                                                       SYNTHETICS                 ACRYLICS
Drying times 800 - 1000rpm in
washing machineDrying times on reduced
spin in washing machineDrying times on
reduced spin in
washing machine
1 kg
30 - 402 kg
40 - 55Half
load
3 kg
55 - 704 kg
70 - 805 kg
80 - 90Full
load
6 kg
95 - 1201 kg
40 - 50Half
load
2 kg
50 - 70Full
load
3 kg
70 - 90Half
load
1 kg
40 - 60Full
load
2 kg
55 - 75 
						

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Caring for your Dryer
Your Tumble Dryer needs very little attention. The following simple
steps will keep it performing well.
Switch off electricity and remove plug. Ensure hands are dry.
Always clean the filter, by rinsing under the tap or using a vacuum
cleaner. Turn the dryer by hand to check that small items like hand-
kerchiefs do not get missed. Always empty the water container.
Wipe the drum and seal with a damp cloth.
Remove condenser unit and clean any build up of fluff from between
the plates by rinsing it under the tap with cold water. This should be
done with cold water from the rear of the condenser. Refit with the
handle at the front.
Occasionally clean the surface of the stainless steel sensor inside the
drum with vinegar to remove water contaminates. Apply carefully with
a cloth this will maintain the drying performance of the dryer.The
sensor is approx 50mm (2) round and located between the vanes of
the drum towards the front of the dryer, rotate the drum if necessary
to locate it.
Every 6 months vacuum the front air intake grille and Vents at the rear
of the dryer, to remove the build up of fluff, lint or dust.
To remove accumulation of fluff from the door, front of condenser and
filter areas, clean occasionally with a vacuum cleaner.
Abrasive cleaners, scouring agents, acids, chlorine bleach or metal
polish to clean any part of the machine.
Your tumble dryer uses special bearing components. Lubrication by
the user is not necessary and must not be attempted.
We strongly recommend that all appliances are regularly checked for
electrical and mechanical safety.
Fluff filter
Front
Rear
Ta p
When finished
After each load
Every Week
Every Month
Cleaning
Do not use
Lubrication
Condenser
Sensor 
						

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If something goes wrong
First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all.Look for your
problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than
not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able
to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office.
If after this you still cannot get your machine to work, follow the
advice given on the next page.
Check these things first
1. Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket?
2. Is the Control set to required programme?
3. Is the door securely closed?
4. Have you pressed the START button?
5. Has the fuse blown? (Try plugging in another appliance to check).
6. Have you used an extension lead? Many are not suitable. Try       
plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check.
1. Have you forgotten to clean the filter? It should be cleaned after
each load.
2. Does the water container need emptying?
Is the Indicator lamp glowing red / orange?
The bottle should be emptied after every load.
3. Does the Condenser need cleaning? It should be cleaned every
month.
4. Have you selected the correct programme setting for the type of 
fabric you are drying?
5. Have the air intake grille or rear vents of the Dryer been
obstructed?
6. Were the clothes ‘excessively wet’ when they were put in?
7. Was the correct programme selected?
8. Have you overloaded the dryer?
This is perfectly normal - it means that the Dryer is on ‘Crease Care’
and has reached the end of the drying cycle and the clothes are
ready to take out.
This is perfectly normal, the dryer is on ‘Crease Care’ as above.
Press the Alarm (Buzzer) button and the bleeping will stop.
See section The Controls, this indicates a possible fault.
Have you re-read this instruction book? Problem
‘It won’t start’
‘It is taking a long
time to dry’
‘The Dryer is
tumbling 
occasionally’
‘The dryer keeps
bleeping’
Indicator Lamp is
flashing 
Any other
problem 
						

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If it still won’t work...
Spare parts
Disposal of your product
if something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve been
through the check-list on the previous page:
1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains.
2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer on the
telephone number provided on the guarantee card.
When you contact us we will want  to know the following:
1. Your name, address and postcode.
2. Your telephone number.
3. Clear and concise details of the fault.
4. The model number and the serial number of your dryer.
5. The date of purchase enter the date here.
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Please make sure you have all these details ready when you call.
Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of
equipment.
‘DIY” repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you
in danger, could damage the appliance, and might mean you lose
cover under the Parts Guarantee.
If you do experience a problem with the appliance don’t take risks,
call in our Service Engineer. Our Spare Parts are designed
exclusively to fit your appliance. Do not use them for any other
purpose as you may create a safety hazard.
To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your
product safely. The door and lid should be removed and mains cable
cut off flush with the appliance ensuring that the mains plug can no
longer be plugged into a mains socket. The items must then be
disposed of safely.
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives.
Low Voltage Equipment
72/23/EEC
93/68/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89/336/EEC
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
Contact the Service Office    (0870 6070805) 
						

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