Smeg AS 73 CS - Manual (Page 18)

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3. Wipe the metal sensors with a soft
cloth, dampened with vinegar and dry
them.
C
Clean metal sensors 4 times a year.
A
Never use solvents, cleaning agents
or similar substances when cleaning
since these materials can cause fire and
explosion!
Water tank (Products equipped with a
condenser);
The moisture in the damp laundry is taken
from the laundry and condensed. Drain
the water tank after each drying cycle or
during drying when “Water tank” warning
light turns on.
C
You can use the water in the water tank
in your steam irons or air humidifiers.
A
Condensed water is not drinkable!
A
Never take out the water tank when the
programme is running!
Water tank may be located in two different
places as indicated below, depending on
the model of your dryer.
- Inside the drawer on the panel
- Behind the kick plate cover
If you forget to drain the water tank, your
dryer will stop during the following drying
cycles when the water tank is full and the
“Water tank” warning light will turn on. If
this is the case, press the “Start/Pause/
Cancel” button to resume the drying cycle
after draining the water tank.
To drain the water tank:
1. Carefully remove the water tank by
opening the kick plate cover/pulling the
drawer.
2. Drain the water by opening the water
tank cover.
3. If there is lint accumulation in the water
tank cover, clean it and press to close.
4. Place the water tank into its seat.
5 Maintenance and cleaning
Cover filter
Lint and fibres released from the laundry to
the air during the drying cycle are collected
in the “Cover Filter”.
C
Such fibre and lint are generally formed
during wearing and washing.
C
Always clean the filter after each drying
process.
C
You can clean the filter and filter area by
vacuum cleaner.
To clean the filter:
1. Open the loading door.
2. Remove the cover filter by pulling it up
and open the filter.
3. Clean lint, fibre, and cotton raveling by
hand or with a soft piece of cloth.
4. Close the filter and place it back into its
seat.
C
Clogging may arise on the filter surface
after using your machine for some time;
if this occurs, wash the filter with water
and dry it before using again.
Sensor (models with a sensor)
There are humidity sensors in your dryer
that detect whether the laundry is dry or
not.
To clean the sensor:
1. Open the loading door of the dryer.
2. Allow the machine to cool down if drying
has been carried out.