Philco PD40M User manual

Clothes Dryer
Instruction Booklet
Congratulations on your choice of clothes dryer
which will give you many years of easy loading
and easy drying in the Philco tradition

Contents
Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information
Dryer Safety
Fire Hazards
Cleaning the Lint Filter
Drying Guide
Installation Instructions
Quick 5 Step Operating Guide
Useful Hints
Useful Hints (continued)
Troubleshooting
Accessories
Warranty
Purchase Details
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DRYER SAFETY
Failure to follow these safety instructions could damage the
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 has the correct voltage. See the
serial number sticker located on the top of the door opening for
voltage information.
CAUTION: If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension
set or electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension set or
electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is
not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture. For safety rea-
sons we strongly advise against the use of double adaptors,
extension cords or power boards.
This tumble dryer is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision. Young 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.
These dryers are for drying clothes, towels and linen at home.
Do not use them for any other purpose.
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:
Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil,
cooking oil, suntan oil, linseed oil, salad oil, lubrication oil
or grease. Oil affected items can ignite spontaneously, es-
pecially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble
dryer. The items become warm, causeing an oxidation
reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If heat cannot
escape, the items can become hot enough to ignite, Piling,
stacking, or storing oil-affected item 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 in hot water with extra
detergent this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
The "cool down" cycle of tumble dryers should be used to
reduce the temperature of the items. They should not be
removed from the tumble dryer or piled while hot.
Items 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. Highly flammable substances com-
monly found around the house include acetone, (nail pol-
ish remover) denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene,
some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
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.

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LINT BUILD-UP IS A FIRE HAZARD
FA clean lint filter reduces drying times, saves energy and
avoids overheating. Overheating may also damage your clothes.
What happens if I forget to clean the lint filter?
DRYING GUIDE
Your load, when dry must not exceed the rated capacity.
(See page 6 for a table of average weights of laundry items)
Always check our labels for the drying symbols which the
International Care Labeling Code now uses.
During the drying cycle, if you want to
add or take out clothes , or
check the dryness of the load,
turn down the timer to 'Airing' for at least one minute before
opening the door. This is to prevent scorching or possible self
combustion of the fabric.
Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in a
tumble dryer to eliminate the effects 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 inef-
ficient operation of your dryer.
Important Safety Instructions
Ensure the lint filter "clicks" when replacing. It can be inserted
into the pocket either way.
Never operate your dryer without the lint filter.
Do not allow lint to build up around your dryer.
A torn or damaged lint filter must be replaced immediately.
Overloading can increase lint build-up because the airflow
is reduced.
To avoid potential fire hazards, we recommend that you pay a
qualified service technician to periodically clean your dryer.
You must do this also when you change your mounting from
upright to inverted, or vice versa.
4kg for the 4kg Machine
5kg for the 5kg Machine
6kg for the 6kg Machine
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.
Woven and loop knit materials- may shrink, by varying
amounts, depending on their quality. Do not use the "hot"
setting for these fabrics. Always stretch them out immedi-
ately 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 'warm' setting.
Rubber and plastics - Do not dry any items made from or
containing rubber or plastics, such as apron, bibs, babies
waterproof 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.
You must clean this lint filter after every load.

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Installation Instructions
front
rear- using a venting kit (optional extra)
Universal flexible hose
The exhaust duct must not exceed 2 metres in length
and 100mm in diameter.
Do not install our dryer in a cupboard or small un-vented
laundry unless you are using a venting kit.
There are 2 VENTING OPTIONS
Venting Kit (purchase extra)
If you choose to use an optional vent kit, the exhaust grille at
the front of the dryer will need to be replaced with the outlet
cover from the back of the dryer. Gently prise open the grille,
using a thin blade tool. Next, remove the cover from the back
and clip it into the grille space at the front. The exhaust grille is
not required when using a vent kit.
You can position the vent kit at the back of the dryer to remove
air upwards or sideways.
Inlet and outlet points need clear airflow to prevent overheating,
so ensure there is adequate ventilation. (i.e. open window or
external door.)
If a venting kit is used and the exhaust is discharged out of the
room, there must be adequate ventilation to avoid the back
flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other
fuels, including open fires, when operating the tumble dryer.
This is not applicable where a venting hose is directed to an
open window. The exhaust air must not be discharged into a
flue which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burn-
ing gas or other fuels.
You can choose to put your dryer :
The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that
of the tumble dryer in such a way that a full opening of the
tumble dryer door is restricted.
on the floor .
on a work bench.
on a wall, upside down or upright, using the included
mounting kit.
on top of a front load washing machine (need to buy an
extra stacking kit).
The exhaust grille has a range of positions, which allows you to
select the optimum exhaust air angle. Simply hold the grille and
rotate it until it hits the built-in stop.
Name Badge
You can invert the name badge when you want to mount your
dryer upside down on the wall.
Use a suitable tool (such as a thin bladed tool). Unclip the badge
from the panel, invert and clip back.

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Useful Hints
Never tumble dry the following : Delicate items such as net
curtains, woollen, silk, fabric with metal trim, nylon tights,
bulky materials such as anoraks, blankets, eiderdown, sleep-
ing bags, feather quilts and any item containing rubber
foam or materials similar to foam rubber.
Do not place in your dryer undergarments such as bras and
corsets that contain metal reinforcements. Your dryer may
be damaged if metal parts were to come loose from the
garment . Place such items in a bag designed for this
purpose.
Check and empty pockets. Clips, pens, nails and pins can
damage both the dryer and your clothes. Other items such
as matches or cigarette lighters will cause a fire.
Close all press studs, hooks, eyes and zips that may catch
on something else. Tie all belts and apron strings to pre-
vent tangling.
Drying time will depend on fabric type and construction,
load size and wetness. Save time and money and always
spin the load as dry as possible in your washing machine.
Drying time will also be affected by voltage fluctuations,
room temperature and humidity. Clothes will dry more
slowly n a cool or humid day.
For best results, sort the load according to fabric types.
Such as heavy items which may take longer to dry, eg
towels, flannelette sheets etc, than ones which dry quickly,
eg poly/cotton shirts and sheets.
Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured items such
as towels as lint will show on the dark clothes.
If individual items are still damp after drying , set a 30
minute post drying time. This will be necessary particu-
larly for multilayered items (eg collars, pockets, etc) .
Always clean the lint filter - this will reduce drying time
and save you money.
Load your dryer loosely until it is no more than TWO
THIRDS FULL. Clothes must tumble freely in a dryer.
Don't cram them in . Wet clothes fluff up when dry.
Overloading will:
Reduce efficiency
Increase drying time
Increase the risk of creasing
Do not load clothes or other articles which are dripping
wet into your dryer.
Select one of the two (2) temperature settings.
Select the drying time.
Only turn the control knob clockwise.
Switch On
The dryer will not operate unless the safety button on the
door is fully pressed in.
Clean Lint Filter
After every load clean the lint filter located at the front of
your dryer to reduce drying times and avoid overheating.
STANDARD FEATURES
Reversing Action
The drum is designed to turn one minute in each direction,
clockwise and anti-clockwise. This reduces tangling and
gives more even drying in a shorter time.
Cooling Down
At the end of the drying cycle, there is automatically a
time of no heat, to cool down the load and minimise
creasing.
Note: Some fabrics will collect lint from other clothes and items.
Separate the lint 'givers' and the lint 'collectors' to minimise this
problem.
Clothes that give lint include towels, nappies, chenille.
Clothes that collect lint include corduroy, synthetics and per-
manent press garments.
Quick 5 Step Operating Guide
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'Warm' for delicate items which can shrink, such as
synthetics, underwear, etc.
'Hot' for heavy, durable items such as towels and
flannelette sheets.

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Useful Hints , Troubleshooting & Accessories
USEFUL HINTS (continued)
The laundry must be throughly spun before tumble drying.
Easy-care items eg shirts, should be briefly pre-spun be-
fore dryig (depending on the crease resistance approxi-
mately 30 seconds).
To avoid static charge when drying is completed, use ei-
ther a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or
a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers.
Remove the laundry when the dryer has finished drying.
Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and saves
energy.
Clothes or towels containing sand or grit should be washed
first.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the points listed here before you call for help , and make
sure that you have followed the Important Safety Information
on pages 2&3.
If you can't start your dryer, check these probable
causes.
If your clothes are still wet:
Important
To operate efficiently the clothes dryer must have an unre-
stricted air supply and exhaust ventilation.
To help you, here is a list of the average weights of some
common laundry items.
Sheet
Tablecloth
Kitchen towel
Table napkin
Towelling hand towel
Bathrobe
Men's shirt
Pillowcase
Men's shirt
Ladies nightdress
700 - 1000g
400 - 500g
70 - 120g
50 - 100g
150 - 250g
1000 - 1500g
200 - 300g
100 -200g
400 -500g
200 -250g
Plug is not firmly in socket, or power not turned on.
You have blown a fuse. Check that power point with an-
other appliance.
You have not closed the dryer door or pushed in the door
safety switch button.
You have not turned the control knob to the setting you
want.
The selected drying time was insufficient. Turn the control
knob to a longer time setting.
Longer time may be needed when the room temperatures
is 10 or less.
Check that the lint filter is not blocked.
Check to see that you have read all the instructions carefully.
Contact the Service Centre if you are still having problems.
Write down the model and serial numbers and the date of
purchase before you ring. The Service Centre will need
this information.

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2418 3246
8210 8210
2/F., Shing Dao Industrial Building,
232 Aberdeen Main Road, Hong Kong
Product Information 2418 3246
Service Hotline [phone]

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