Candy CDE 105 User Manual

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User Instructions
GB
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Safety reminders
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 or an authorised Hoover Dealer.
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 GIAS service engineer.
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Installation
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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 Hoover Dealer.
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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. 5 kg
Synthetics Max. 2.5 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).
C) By type of fabric
Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table linen.
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Preparing the load
SUPPLY CORD
AIR INLET VENTS
AIR OUTLETS
IN BASE
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Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of polyester or polyamid, as well as for cotton/synthetic mixes.
D) By drying level
Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc.
For delicate articles press the ‘HEAT
SETTING’ button to select low drying temperature.
For airing or drying very delicate
articles select the REFRESH option on the ‘drying time’ dial ( ).
Do not tumble dry:
Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, garments with PVC or leather trimmings, training shoes, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.
IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion).
Energy saving
Only put into the tumble dryer laundry which has been thoroughly wrung or spin­dried. The drier the laundry the shorter the drying time thus saving electricity.
ALWAYS try to dry the maximum weight of laundry, this will save time and electricity.
NEVER exceed the maximum weight, this will waste time and electricity.
ALWAYS check that the filter is clean before every drying cycle as this aids efficiency.
NEVER put dripping wet items into the tumble dryer, this may damage the appliance and waste time and efficiency.
Preparing the load Door
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Opening the door
Pull on handle to open door (fig. 2).
To restart the dryer, close the door and press the ‘START/PAUSE’ button.
WARNING!
WHEN THE TUMBLE DRYER IS
IN USE THE DRUM AND DOOR
MAY BE VERY HOT.
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