Candy CDC266 User Manual

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User Instructions

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Safety reminders

WARNING Check that the product has no
visible signs of damage before use. If damaged
do not use and please call our national
number: 08705 400 600.

WARNING Do not use the product if the fluff
filter is not in position or is damaged; fluff
could be ignited.

WARNING Foam rubber materials can, under
certain circumstances, when heated become
ignited by spontaneous combustion. Foam
plastic, foam rubber and rubber-like material
are not suitable for tumble drying. Articles
made from these materials MUST NOT be
placed in the dryer.

Always refer to the laundry care labels for
directions on suitability for drying.

WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may
create a fire hazard.

WARNING Where the hot surface symbol is
located the temperature rise during operation
of the tumble dryer may be in excess of 60
degrees C.

User’s manual. This machine should only be
used for its intended purpose as described in
this manual. Ensure that it is fully understood
before operating.

Installation. This machine should not be
installed in a bathroom or shower room.

Never install the dryer against curtains and be
sure to prevent items from falling or collecting
behind the dryer.

Ventilation. Adequate ventilation must be
provided in the room where the tumble dryer
is located to prevent gases from appliances
burning other fuels, including open fires, being
drawn into the room during operation of the
tumble dryer.

Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue
which is used for exhausting fumes from
appliances burning gas or other fuels.

Check regularly that the air flowing through
the dryer is not restricted:

Check the fluff filter after use, and clean, if
necessary.

The venting hose or duct should be checked
periodically and any accumulation of fluff
removed.

The inlet and outlets should be kept free from
obstructions.

If the dryer is used frequently the period
between checks should be reduced
accordingly.

Dryness. Clothes should be spin dried or
thoroughly wrung before they are put into the
tumble dryer. Clothes that are dripping wet
should NOT be put into the dryer.

Lighters and matches must not be left in
pockets and NEVER use flammable liquids
near the machine.

Glass fibre curtains should never be put in
this machine. Skin irritation may occur if
other garments are contaminated with the
glass fibres.

Garments treated or contaminated with
flammable cleaning sprays or liquids such as

petrol, cooking oil or aerosol sprays must not
be put in this machine.

Lint or fluff must not be allowed to collect on
the floor around the outside of the machine.

Cool down period. The drum inside may be
very hot. Always allow the dryer to complete
the cool down period before removing the
laundry.

Faults. Do not continue to use this machine if
it appears to be faulty.

After use. Remove the plug from the
electricity supply. Always remove the plug
before cleaning the appliance.

Supply cord. If the supply cord on this
appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a
special cord which is only available from
GIAS Service.

GIAS Service. To ensure the continued safe
and efficient operation of this appliance we
recommend that any servicing or repairs are
only carried out by an authorised service
engineer.

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Before using the tumble dryer for the
first time:

● please read this instruction book

thoroughly.

● remove all items packed inside drum.

● wipe the inside of the drum and door

with a damp cloth to remove any dust
which may have settled in transit.

IMPORTANT: This dryer must only be
used for drying household textiles and
garments where a water solution has
been used for the cleaning process.

DO NOT tumble dry fabrics treated
with dry cleaning fluids.

Electrical requirements

This appliance is fitted with a moulded-on
non-rewireable plug (in the UK fitted with
a 13 Amp fuse).

The plug should be accessible for
disconnection after the appliance has been
installed.

WARNING!

ELECTRICITY CAN BE
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

EARTHED.

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains
lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

Blue - NEUTRAL
Brown - LIVE
Green-and-yellow - EARTH

If the supply cord on this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by a special
cord which is only available from GIAS
Service or an authorised Dealer.

Contents

Safety reminder 2
Electrical requirements 3
Installation requirements 4
Preparing the load 4
Clothes preparation 4
Maximum drying weight 4
Sorting the load 4
Do not tumble dry 5
Energy saving 5
Opening the door 5

Filter 6
Water container 6
Condenser 7
Drying guide 8
Controls & indicators 8
Operation 9
Cleaning the dryer 10
Technical specifications 10
Troubleshooting 11

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Installation requirements

IMPORTANT: This dryer must be
installed such that the air inlets and
outlets are not restricted (fig. 1).

There should be a gap of at least 12mm
(0.5 inches) between the sides rear and base
of the machine and the surrounding walls,
cabinets and floor.

To ensure adequate ventilation the space
between the bottom of the machine and the
floor must not be obstructed.

NEVER install the dryer up against
curtains.

Prevent items from falling or collecting
behind and beneath the dryer as these may
obstruct the air inlets and outlets.

Preparing the load

Before using the dryer for the first time
wipe the inside of the drum and door with a
damp cloth.

Make sure that the laundry you are going to
dry is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer,
as shown by the care symbols on each item.

Clothes preparation

Check that all fastenings are closed and that
pockets are empty. Turn the articles inside
out. Place clothes loosely in the drum to
make sure that they don’t get tangled.

Warning:

Do not overload the drum, large items
when wet can exceed the maximum
admissible clothes load (for example:
sleeping bags, duvets).

Maximum drying weight

● Cottons Max. 6 kg

● Synthetics Max. 3 kg

Sort the load as follows:

A) By care symbols

On the collar or inside seam:

Suitable for tumble drying.

Tumble drying at high temperature.

Tumble drying at low temperature only.

Do not tumble dry.

B) By amount and thickness

Whenever the load is bigger than the
dryer capacity, separate clothes
according to thickness (e.g. towels from
thin underwear).

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Preparing the load

SUPPLY

CORD

AIR OUTLETS
IN BASE

AIR INLET
VENTS

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