Candy CIC 60 User Manual

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User Instructions

GB

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Safety reminders

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
behind or collecting beneath the dryer. If
the floor is carpeted stand the machine on
a piece of hardboard.

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

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

The inlets and outlets should be kept free
from obstructions.

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

Water container. Empty the container
after every drying cycle. Use both hands
when carrying a full water container.

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.

Foam plastic, foam rubber and rubber­like material are not suitable for tumble
drying. Articles made from these
materials MUST NOT be placed in the
dryer.

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 with flammable
cleaning sprays or liquids such as petrol,

must not be put in this machine.

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

Do not overload the drum, particularly
when drying large items, otherwise, the
laundry may stick to the drum and not dry
evenly.

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).

C) By type of fabric

Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey,
bed and table linen.

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Preparing the load

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SUPPLY CORD

AIR INLET
VENTS

AIR OUTLETS

IN BASE