Installation, Tumble dryer venting, Reversing the door – CDA FREESTANDING TUMBLE CI521 User Manual
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Installation
Do not block the vent at the front or base of the dryer as this will impair the 
functioning of the appliance and could cause it to overheat. This appliance must 
not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with hinges on 
the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer.
Tumble dryer venting
Your tumble dryer will release warm, damp air in one of three ways.
1) Extendable rear venting - a long flexible vent hose is built into the dryer 
and can be extended from the large opening at the rear of the machine
2) Fixed rear venting - venting is through the large opening at the bottom of the rear panel. A separate extendable vent 
hose can be attached if desired.
3) Front venting - this is a special type of dryer which vents through a grille on the plinth. The opening on the rear panel is 
blanked off during manufacturing. 
Rear vented dryers can be used without a vent hose but not in a confined space. Rear vented machines must have a vent hose 
if they are installed under a work surface. To minimise condensation it is preferable to vent through a vent to outside. This 
may be through an open door or window. The best solution is to connect the vent hose to a permanent connection through 
a wall or a single glazed window. This is particularly recommended for small, cool rooms. Front venting machines must be 
converted to extendible rear venting before a permanent connection can be made to the outside.
When using a vent hose, remember the following points:
The vent hose must be at least 10cm (4 ins) in diameter.
No more than three right-angled bends should be allowed when positioning the 
vent hose.
Do not distort or constrict the vent hose as this will reduce the airflow.
The vent hose must not be shared with other appliances, for example, a cooker 
hood outlet.
Reversing The Door
The door on the dryer can be positioned either with the left or right hand hinging, as shown in figure fig.4.
Please note: power tools must not be used when reversing the door.
fig. 3
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fig. 4