Why not look through out useful tumble dryer glossary and find out all the key terms and phrases you will need to know when buying a tumble dryer. We cover all the jargon you will need to know so be sure to take a look through our handy guide to help you find your ideal tumble dryer
A lst of glossary terms
| Term |
Definition |
| A |
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| Anti Crease Programme |
An anti crease programme is when the drum continues to turn at the end of the cycle to help to help prevent tangling and makes ironing easier |
| Audible End of Programme |
At the end of the tumble dryer cycle an alarm sounds to alert you that the dryer has finished |
| B |
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| Built in - Integrated |
A built in – integrated tumble dryer is supported by your existing kitchen units and placed behind your cupboard doors, not changing the look and feel of your kitchen |
| C |
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| Child Safety Lock |
A good safety feature which ensures that the appliance cannot be opened by your child |
| Condenser |
In a condenser tumble dryer the water is expelled during the cycle and is collected in a container which can then be emptied at a later time |
| Control Panel Type |
The type of controls which are displayed on the front of the appliance |
| D |
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| Drum Interior Light |
When the tumble dryer is opened an interior light can make it easier to see what you are doing and assist you while doing the laundry |
| Drying Capacity |
The amount of clothes which can be dried effectively during one cycle in the tumble dryer |
| Drying Load (Kg) |
The bigger the drying load the more clothing you will be able to fit into the tumble dryer, choose a larger load if you have a larger family |
| E |
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| Easy Iron Programme |
This is a specific programme which uses intelligent technology to relax the fabrics in your laundry, a great feature which will lead to less creasing making the ironing a quicker job |
| Energy Efficiency |
An energy efficient tumble dryer cost less to run and is friendlier to the environment |
| Energy Rating |
The rating given to a tumble dryer, the highest rating currently is A, which will save you money while being kinder to the environment |
| Energy Recommended |
These appliances have been recommended by the Energy Saving Trust and are the most efficient models available |
| F |
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| Filter Full Indicator |
When the filter is full of fluff a light will appear on the front panel of the tumble dryer to warn you to empty the filter as it is now full |
| Freestanding |
A freestanding tumble dryer is a model which can stand alone and does not need to be supported by a kitchen unit |
| Fuzzy Logic |
An intelligent technology which uses sensors in the drum to measure the moisture in the laundry. When the clothes are dry the cycle will automatically end |
| G |
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| H |
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| High - Low Drying Settings |
This option gives you more flexibility and ensures your laundry is effectively dried how you want it, for example if a load is partially dry you can opt for a low heat setting to help complete the drying process |
| I |
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| J |
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| K |
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| L |
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| M |
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| N |
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| Noise Level (dB) |
The noise level is how loud the appliance is while it is in use. A tumble dryer with a lower noise level will be less disturbing to your daily routine |
| O |
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| P |
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| Q |
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| R |
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| Refresh |
A handy programme which will refresh the fabrics of your laundry without completing a full cycle |
| Reverse Action |
A reverse action prevents clothing from tangling and creasing by loosening the clothing as they are drying |
| Reverse Drum |
A tumble dryer with a reverse drum can turn in both directions, clockwise and anti clockwise |
| S |
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| Spin Speed (RPM) |
This is the speed at which the drum spins at, measured in revolutions per minute. A faster spin expels more water from the clothing during a tumble dryer’s cycle |
| Sensor Drying |
This is a drying programme which allows the user to select the desired dryness. Sensors in the drum measure the moisture in the laundry and cleverly alter the cycle accordingly |
| T |
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| Time to End of Programme |
This is a display on the tumble dryer which shows how much time there is remaining until the end of the cycle |
| Timer |
The timer allows you to set how long you require a cycle to last |
| Top Loading |
A top loading tumble dryers is a dryer which loads from the top of the appliance |
| U |
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| V |
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| Variable Temperature |
This gives you the freedom to change the temperature of the cycle if you wish to do so allowing you to customise each wash to suit your specific needs |
| Vented |
This type of tumble dryer vents the water expelled during the cycle outside, through a ventilation hose |
| W |
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| Water Bottle Full Indicator |
When it is time to empty the water reservoir a light on the front of the tumble dryer panel will indicate that it is full and will remain on until it has been emptied |
| Wide Opening Door |
Making it more convenient for you to load and unload your laundry a wide opening door allows you to handle bulky items more easily |
| X |
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| Y |
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| Z |
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