anko AVD7 User manual

Vented Clothes Dryer
7kg Capacity
Instruction Manual
Model no: AVD7
Rev: 05
To ensure proper operation of this device, please
read this instruction manual carefully before using
the device and keep it for future reference.

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For future reference, please record the following information which can be found on the rating plate
and the date of purchase which can be found on your sales invoice.
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Contents 2 Purchase Details
4 Safety Instructions
8 Your Vented Dryer
9 Control Panel
10 Before First Use
10 Technical Specifications
11 Accessory Kit Components
12 Installation Instructions
15 Operating Your Vented Dryer
19 Cleaning and Maintenance
20 Troubleshooting
22 Warranty

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Safety Instructions
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Dryer Safety
WARNING! Failure to follow these safety instructions could damage the clothes dryer or your
clothes. You may then not be covered by warranty for this damage.
Only plug this appliance directly into an AC power supply which is properly earthed and had the
correct voltage. Refer to the appliance rating plate (located on the rear of your clothes dryer) for
the voltage information.
Caution! If this appliance is supplied from an extension cord, power-board or other power adapter,
the extension cord/power-board must be positioned so that it is not subject to moisture or risk
of moisture. For safety reasons, we strongly advise against the use of double adaptors, power-
boards, extension leads or other similar devices.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Important!
• If the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the Manufacturer,
Authorised Service Agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Damage to
the appliance, including the power cord, is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty and
a fee for service may be payable.
• These dryers are for drying clothes, towels and linen at home. They are not designed or
intended for use in Commercial environments. Do not use them for any other purpose.
• The dryer is not to be used with any clothing articles which have had industrial chemicals used
for cleaning.
• This appliance is only intended for use indoors only within a domestic environment.
• The lint trap must be cleaned frequently- we strongly recommend this is done after each use.
• Adequate ventilation must be provided.
• Never dry unwashed items with your clothes dryer.
• Never use your clothes dryer to dry items such as latex, foam rubber, waterproof textiles,
rubber backed articles, or pillows fitted with foam.
• Ensure all objects are removed from pockets.
• Lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
• Always check your clothing items care labels to ensure they are suitable for use within your
dryer.
WARNING! The final cycle of your clothes dryer programs is a cool down cycle to reduce the
temperature of your clothes. This is incredibly important to ensure that your clothing items won’t
be damaged. Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are
quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
WARNING! The appliance must not be supplier through an external switch device, such as a timer,
or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and o by a utility.

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Fire Hazards
• Some fabrics are not suitable for tumble drying. The following MUST NOT be placed in your
dryer due to the risk of a fire or an explosion:
• Item(s) that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil, cooking oil, suntan oil, linseed
oil, salad oil, lubrication oil or grease. Oil aected items can ignite spontaneously, especially
when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing
as oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If heat cannot escape, the items can
become hot enough to ignite. Pilling, stacking or storing oil-aected items can prevent heat
from escaping and create a fire hazard. If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable
or cooking oil or have been contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer,
they should first be washed is hot water with extra detergent - this will reduce, but not eliminate
the hazard. The final part of tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (Cooling cycle) to ensure
that the items are left at the temperature that ensures that the items will not be damage.
• Item(s) that have previously been cleaned in, washed in, or spotted with petrol/gasoline,
industrial chemicals used only for cleaning, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or
explosive substances are highly flammable. Highly flammable or explosive commonly found
around the house include acetone, (nail polish remover) denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline,
kerosene, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should not be put in the
dryer. Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like
materials. Foam rubber materials can produce fire by spontaneous combustion when heated.
• Rubber-backed articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, rubber boots and
rubber-coated sports shoes.
For your safety, and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion, DO NOT store or use petrol or other
inflammable vapours and liquids near your dryer.
CLEANING THE LINT FILTER
WARNING! LINT BUILD-UP IS A FIRE HAZARD.
A clean lint filter greatly improves your dryers eciency and reduces drying times, saves energy
and avoids overheating. Overheating may also damage your clothes.
Tip! If your lint filter isn’t emptied between drying loads, we estimate the drying time can double
after 4-5 cycles and triple after 8 cycles. Aside from creating a risk of fire, this results in a
significant increase in energy consumption to dry your clothes.
You must empty your lint filter after each and every load.
The lint filter is located on the inside of the door- shown below (Figure 1).
Figure 1- Lint filter location within your vented dryer.
Safety Instructions (Continued)

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To remove the lint filter, open the dryer door and simply lift the plastic filter out from its housing.
You can click the lint filter open to allow easy access to remove the lint. Ensure that the plastic
filter is clicked closed again before replacing into your clothes dryer.
Tip! The lint filter can only be inserted into its housing in one way.
Important!
• Never operate your dryer without the lint filter in its correct position.
• Do not allow lint to build up around the dryer (on the door itself, inside the drum,
around the lint filter itself, etc).
• A torn or damaged lint filter must be replaced immediately- cease use until this is replaced.
• Do not overload your dryer. Overloading can increase lint build-up because the airflow
is reduced.
Tip! To avoid potential fire hazards, we recommend that you pay for a qualified appliance
technician to inspect and clean your dryer periodically.
Operating your Dryer
Your dryer is rated to 7kg of dry clothing. Loads must not exceed this rated capacity.
Important! Always check your clothing’s care label information to ensure they are suitable for use
within dryers.
Excessive drying is one of the most damaging things we do to our laundry. International drying
symbols (Figure 2 below) help you select a dryer cycle and a temperature.
Figure 2- International drying symbols used on your clothing care labels.
If the care label has a circle inside a square, your item can be tumble dried.
The more dots on the iron symbol suggests the temperature of heat that can be applied:
• 1 dot = low temperature
• 2 dots = medium temperature
• 3 dots = high temperature
• If there is a cross over the tumble dry symbol, you should not tumble dry the item. It’s
recommended for air-drying only.
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Some guidelines for various fabric types:
• Permanent press and synthetics - take out as soon as the dryer stops to reduce wrinkles.
• Woollen articles - not recommended. Pull them to their original shape, then dry them flat.
Vented dryers can shrink woollen articles.
• Woven and loop knit materials - may shrink, by varying amount, depending on their quality.
Do not use the “Extra” Dryness setting for these fabrics, Always stretch them out immediately
after drying.
• Fibre or leather materials - always check the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Baby clothes and night gowns - acrylic clothing or sleepwear use only on the “Light”
Dryness setting.
• Rubber and plastics - Do not dry any items made from or containing rubber or plastics, such as
aprons, bibs, babies’ water proof napkins, curtains, tablecloths, shower caps, clothes fitted with
foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes, or rubber coated tennis shoes.
• Fibreglass - not recommended, glass particles left in the dryer could be picked up by your
clothes the next time you use the dryer and irritate your skin.
Caution! Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate the
eects of static electricity unless this practice is specifically recommended by the manufacturer
of the fabric softener or product.
Note We strongly advise against the use of fabric conditioners of the sheet type that are added to
the clothes in the drum. These products may lead to rapid blockage of the lint filter and inecient
operation of your dryer.
Unpacking
During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any
damage. After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause
damage to the environment. All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally
friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol. Check with your
local council on which packaging elements can be recycled kerbside and which may need to be
disposed of at your local recycling drop o centre.
Tip! Soft plastics can be recycled at most major grocery retailers. Polystyrene (EPS) foam may
not be accepted by your local council for recycling- check http://epsa.org.au/ for details of your
local EPS recycler.
Caution! During unpacking, the packaging materials (polythene bags, polystyrene pieces, etc.)
should be kept out of reach of children.
DISPOSAL
Old appliances should not simply be disposed of with normal household waste but should be
delivered to a collection and recycling centre for electric and electronic equipment. A symbol
shown on the product, the instruction manual or the packaging shows that it is suitable for
recycling.
• Materials used to manufacture the appliance are recyclable and are labelled with information
concerning this. By recycling materials or other parts from used devices you are making a
significant contribution to the protection of our environment.
• Information on appropriate disposal centres for used devices can be provided by your local
council or authority.
Safety Instructions (Continued)

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KEY 1. Top-board
2. Control Panel
3. Door
4. Front Panel
5. Side panel
6. Filter
7. Flex Tube (only to rear vent)
8. Power Plug
9. Door lock/switch
10. Tumbling drum
11. Front vent
Your Vented Dryer
Figure 3 - A diagram showing the main components of your vented dryer.

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KEY 1. Power button
2. Start or Pause drying program
3. Drying program selector: 1 Hour, Synthetic, Cotton, Mixed Items
4. Child Lock (Dryness & Program button combination)
5. Dryness level selector: Light, Regular, Extra
6. Anti-Crease mode
Control Panel
Figure 4- The control panel for your vented dryer

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Before First Use
Technical Specifications
Step 1. Power source and grounding
The dryer employs alternative current with the rated voltage and frequency. When the voltage
fluctuates between 6% of rated voltage, the dryer can work normally. Your clothes dryer should
be on a dedicated power socket for both convenience and safety. Refer to safety notes in section
1.1 of this manual.
Step 2. Precautions
• Ensure all packaging, user manuals, paper and plastic are removed from within the clothes
dryer before operation.
• Ensure the vents aren’t blocked and adequate airflow exists with your chosen location.
• Always check your clothing articles care instructions to ensure they are suitable for use
within a clothes dryer. Not all fabric types/clothing articles are suitable for use within
vented clothes dryers.