INSTRUCTION BOOK |
GCC 590NB |
Condenser Tumble Dryer
English 2
INDEX
Introduction |
3 |
Delivery Information |
3 |
Unpacking the Product |
3 |
Safety Reminders |
3 |
Use |
3 |
Installation |
4 |
The Laundry |
4 |
Environmental Issues |
4 |
Gias Service |
4 |
Installation |
5 |
Electrical Requirements |
5 |
Adjusting the Feet |
5 |
Ventilation |
5 |
Preparing the Load |
6 |
Clothes Preparation |
6 |
Do Not Tumble Dry |
6 |
Energy Saving |
6 |
Sorting the Load |
6 |
Drying Guide |
6 |
Controls and Indicators |
7 |
Selecting the Programme |
8 |
Door and Filter |
9 |
Opening the Door |
9 |
Filter |
9 |
Filter Care Indicator |
9 |
Water Container |
9 |
To Remove the Container |
9 |
Condenser |
10 |
To Remove the Condenser |
10 |
Operation |
10 |
Delay Start Function |
11 |
Cancelling and Resetting the Programme |
11 |
Cleaning and Routine Maintenance |
11 |
Cleaning the Dryer |
11 |
Technical Specifications |
11 |
Troubleshooting |
12 |
Customer Service |
12 |
Spares |
12 |
Gias Service |
12 |
Your Guarantee |
13 |
EN 2
INTRODUCTION
Please read and follow these instructions carefully and operate the machine accordingly. This booklet provides important guidelines for safe use, installation, maintenance and some useful advice for best results when using your machine.
Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners.
Delivery Information
Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance:
●Instruction manual
●Guarantee card
●Energy label
Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. If it has, call for service by GIAS.
Failure to comply with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance. You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your machine is caused by misuse.
SAFETY REMINDERS
Use
UNPACKING THE PRODUCT
Remove the machine from its packaging close to the f i n a l l o c a t i o n o f t h e machine.
1- Cut carefully around the base of the packaging and up one corner.
2- Remove the polythene sleeve and lift the dryer off the polystyrene base.
Dispose of the packaging safely. Make sure it is out of the reach of children,it is a potential source of danger.
●This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
●Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
●WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard.
●This machine is solely for domestic use, i.e. to dry household textiles and garments.
●This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Ensure that the instructions for installation and use are fully understood before operating the appliance.
●Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are damp or wet.
●Do not lean on the door when loading the machine or use the door to lift or move the machine.
●Do not allow children to play with the machine or its controls.
● WARNING Do not use the product if the fluff filter is not in position or is damaged; fluff could be ignited.
●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.
● Remove the plug from the electricity supply. Always remove the plug before cleaning the appliance.
●Do not continue to use this machine if it appears to be faulty.
●Lint and fluff must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside of the machine.
●The drum inside may be very hot. Always allow the dryer to complete the cool down period before removing the laundry.
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SAFETY REMINDERS
Installation |
Environmental Issues |
●Check that the product has no visible signs of damage before use. If damaged do not use and please call GIAS Service.
●Do not use adapters, multiple connectors and/or extensions.
●Never install the dryer against curtains and be sure to prevent items from falling or collecting behind the dryer.
●The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer.
●All packaging materials used are environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally-friendly means. Your local council will be able to give you details of current means of disposal.
●To ensure safety when disposing of an old tumble dryer disconnect the mains plug from the socket, cut the mains power cable and destroy this together with the plug. To prevent children shutting themselves in the machine break the door hinges or the door lock.
The Laundry
●Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
●WARNING Do not tumble dry fabrics treated with dry cleaning fluids.
●WARNING Foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, when heated become ignited by spontaneous combustion. Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads MUST NOT be dried in the tumble dryer.
●Always refer to the laundry care labels for directions on suitability for drying.
●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.
●Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.
●Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
European Directive 2002/96/EC
This appliance is marked according t o t h e E u r o p e a n d i r e c t i v e 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office,your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
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.
If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down, switch it off and disconnect the plug from the socket. Consult GIAS Service for possible repair.
EN 4
INSTALLATION
Electrical Requirements |
VENTILATION |
Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a voltage of 220-240V, 50 Hz single phase. Check that the supply circuit is rated to at least 13A.
Electricity can be extremely dangerous.
This appliance must be earthed.
The socket outlet and the plug on the appliance must be of the same type.
Do not use multiple adapters and/or extension leads.
The plug should be accessible for disconnection after the appliance has been installed.
CE Appliance complies with European Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and subsequent amendments.
You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your machine is caused by incorrect installation.
If the mains cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is ONLY obtainable from the spares service. It must be installed by a competent person.
Do not plug the machine in and switch it on at the mains until the installation is completed.For your safety, this dryer must be correctly installed. If there is any doubt about installation, call GIAS Service for advice.
Adjusting the Feet
Once the machine is in place the feet should be adjusted to ensure that the machine is level.
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 inlet and outlets should be kept free from obstructions. To ensure adequate ventilation the space between the bottom of the machine and the floor must not be obstructed. There should be a gap of at least 12mm between the machine and any obstructions.
●Prevent items from falling or collecting behind the dryer as these may obstruct the air inlet and outlet.
●NEVER install the dryer up against curtains.
Do not install the product in a low temperature room or in a room where there is a risk of frost occurring. At temperature around freezing point the product may not be able to operate properly: there is a risk of damage if the water is allowed to freeze in the hydraulic circuit (valves, hoses, pumps). For a better product performance the ambient room temperature must be between +2°C and +35°C. Please note that operating in cold condition (between +2 and +15°C) might imply some water condensation and water drops on floor.
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