Indesit IDV-75-(EU): Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If you feel that the dryer is not working properly, consult the following troubleshooting suggestions before contacting the Technical

Assistance Centre

(see Assistance).

Problem:

Possible causes / Solutions:

The dryer does not start.

The dryer does not start.

• The plug has not been inserted far enough into the socket to make contact.

• There has been a power cut.

• The fuse has blown. Try connecting another appliance to the same socket.

• If an extension cord is used, try connecting the dryer plug directly into the socket.

• The door has not been closed properly.

• The programme has not been set correctly (see How to carry out a drying cycle).

• The START button has not been pressed (see How to carry out a drying cycle).

Drying times are too long.

• The filter has not been cleaned (see Care and maintenance).

• An incorrect drying time was selected for the type of load (see Laundry).

• The items are too wet (see Laundry).

• The dryer is overloaded (see Laundry).

• The flexible ventilation hose may be blocked (see Installation).

• The air inlet may be blocked or obstructed (see Installation).

• The fixed ventilation flap, on the protective weatherproof cover, may be obstructed

(see Installation).

The dryer is noisy during the first few

• This is normal, especially if the dryer has not been used for a long time. If the noise

minutes of operation.

persists during the entire cycle, contact the Technical Assistance Centre.

Sorting laundry

Drying times

• Check the symbols on the care labels of the various gar-

Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on

ments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble

the following:

dried.

• Sort laundry according to the type of fabric.

• Amount of water retained by items after the spin cycle:

• Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.

towels and delicate items retain a lot of water.

• Close zips and hooks and fasten belts and strings without

• Fabrics: items of the same fabric, but with different texture

tightening them.

and thickness may have different drying times.

• Wring out garments to remove the maximum amount of

water possible.

• Amount of laundry: single items and small loads may take

longer to dry.

!

Do not load the dryer when garments are dripping wet.

• Drying: if items are to be ironed, they can be removed

Maximum load sizes

from the dryer while still slightly damp. Items that require

Do not overload the drum.

complete drying can be left longer.

The following values indicate the weight of dry garments:

• Heat setting.

Natural fibres: maximum kg

Synthetic fibres: maximum kg

• Temperature of the room: the lower the temperature of the

room, the longer it will take for the dryer to dry clothing.

! Do not overload the dryer as this may result is reduced

drying performance.

• Bulk: certain bulky items require special care during the

drying process. We suggest removing these items and

replacing them in the dryer once they have been shaken

Care labels

out: repeat this procedure several times during the course

Always check the care labels, especially when placing

of the drying cycle.

garments in the tumble dryer for the first time. Below are the

most commonly used symbols:

! Do not over-dry items.

All fabrics contain natural dampness which helps to keep

May be tumble dried.

them soft and fluffy.

Do not tumble dry.

The drying times provided refer to the automatic Cupboard

dry programmes.

Tumble dry – high heat.

The Timed drying settings are also indicated to enable you

to select the most suitable timed option.

Tumble dry – low heat.

The weight refers to dry items.

Laundry

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