Candy GD 8N1B-S tumble dryer, 8 kg, 108 L drum, 24 h delayed start

The dryer takes 8 kg of laundry, a full load from a typical family washing machine, so washed clothes can go into the dryer in one go. The drum holds 108 litres, which gives clothes room to tumble, so warm air reaches everywhere and the laundry dries more evenly. The door has a viewing window, so you can check on the laundry without opening it.

According to the manufacturer, the dryer has energy class E and an annual energy consumption of 144 kWh. The annual figure helps you estimate how much electricity drying will take in the long run: the more often you use the dryer, the more this number matters. The manufacturer does not state the drying system – heat pump, condenser or vented – so check it in the instructions before installation.

The delayed start can be set up to 24 hours ahead. You can run the dryer at night or schedule it so the laundry is dry in the morning or when you get home. The digital display shows the selected settings and how the programme is progressing. The maximum noise level is 65 dB, worth considering if the dryer stands near a bedroom. This model has no self-cleaning or steam function.

As the dryer has no self-cleaning function, the lint filter should be cleaned after every cycle. The filter collects fibres shed by clothes, and a clogged filter reduces airflow, which makes drying take longer and use more electricity. This simple habit keeps the dryer efficient and keeps each programme as short as possible.

The dryer is 60 cm wide, 62 cm deep and 85 cm high, and weighs 43 kg. These are the dimensions of a typical front-loading washing machine, so it fits the same kind of niche or the space next to the washer. Allow room for opening the door and behind the appliance so loading and unloading stay comfortable. It runs on 220–240 V.

The Candy GD 8N1B-S suits a smaller household or a flat where laundry needs to dry quickly without washing lines. The 8 kg capacity covers a typical washing machine load, the delayed start of up to 24 hours helps fit drying into the daily routine, and the simple digital controls are easy for the whole family to understand.