Candy GCH 970 NA2T User Manual [nl]

INSTRUCTION BOOK

Heat Pump Tumble Dryer

GCH 970NA2T

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INDEX

Introduction

Delivery Information

Unpacking the Product
Safety Reminders

Use
Installation
The Laundry
Environmental Issues
Gias Service

Installation

Electrical Requirements
Adjusting the Feet

Ventilation

Drain Hose Kit: Fitting Instructions

Preparing the Load

Clothes Preparation
Do Not Tumble Dry
Energy Saving
Sorting the Load

Controls and Indicators
Selecting the Programme
Door and Filter

Opening the Door
Filter
Filter Care Indicator
To Clean the Condenser Filter

Water Container

To Remove the Container

Operation

Delay Start Function
Cancelling and Resetting the Programme

Cleaning and Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Dryer
Technical Specifications

Troubleshooting
Customer Service

Spares
Gias Service

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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

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.

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.

Dispose of the packaging safely. Make
sure it is out of the reach of children,it is a
potential source of danger.

2- Remove the polythene
sleeve and lift the dryer off
the polystyrene base.

SAFETY REMINDERS

Use

● 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.

EN 3

SAFETY REMINDERS

Installation

● 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.

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.

Environmental Issues

● All pa cka gin g mate rials 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.

European Directive 2002/96/EC

This appliance is marked according
t o the E u ro pea n d ir ect i ve
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 ou t in ac cordance with lo cal
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

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 6A.

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.
Th e plu g sho uld b e acc ess ible 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.

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 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.

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.

Air Outlets in the Base

Important: During transport ensure that the
dryer is in an upright position, if it's necessary
you can only flip in the side shown;

Caution: If the product is in different side, wait
at least 4 hours before switching on so that the
oil can flow back into the compressor. Failure to
do this could result in damage to the
compressor.

EN 5

DRAIN HOSE KIT: FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

To avoid having to empty the water container
after each drying cycle, the water normally
collected during the drying cycle can be
discharged directly to a waste water drain pipe
(the same drainage system as household
sinks).Water Bye-Laws prohibit connection to
a surface water drain. The waste water drain
pipe system should be located adjacent to the
tumble dryer.

The kit is composed: 1 hose, 1 straight

hose connector, 1 pipe clip and 1 plastic tie.

WARNING! Switch off and remove the
tumble dryer plug from the electricity supply
before carrying out any work.

Fit the Kit as Follows:

1 . U n s c r e w a n d
remove the 3 screws,
at the rear of the

machine, retaining the
worktop trim.

2. Remove the rear
worktop trim and the
worktop surface by
carefu lly sliding it
towards the rear of the
machine.

3. The waste water
container is situated at
the right-hand side of
the machine (viewed
from the rear). A grey
hose connects to the
bridge above the water
container. Using pliers,
r e m o v e t he pi p e
retaining clip from the
bridge.

4. Pull the hose off the
bridge connection.

5. Attach the hose from
the ki t, using th e
connector and pipe
clips supplied, to the
hose removed from the
bridge connection.

6. Take off the water
container cover from
the rear of the machine
by removing the two
screws and unclipping
the cover.

7. Break off the tab on
the side of the cover
and replace the cover
on the machine, refit
the screws. You should
now have revealed a
hole in the back of the
cabinet next to the
Cover.

8. Feed the drain hose
through the hole in the
cabinet.

9. Locate the grey pipe
in the cutout of the tray
and secure the pipe
assembly to the bridge
with the plastic tie.

10. Carefully slide the
worktop bac k into
position ensuring that
the hose is not trapped
a n d r e pl a ce t he
worktop rear trim with
the 3 screws.

11. Connect the new
drain hose to the waste
water pipe. Make sure
that the new hose does
not kink when pushing
the tumble dryer into
position. Ensure that
the guideline s, as
shown, are followed
when routing the new
external hose.

12. Connect to the
m a in s el e c tr i c i ty
supply.

13. After emptying the
waste water container
switch the machine ON
(and press the 'START'
button on electronic
models) to commence
w it h t h e d r y i n g
program.

EN 6

PREPARING THE LOAD

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.

Clothes Preparation

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.
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 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).

During the last 15 minutes (roughly) the

load is always tumbled in cool air

Energy Saving

Only put into the tumble dryer laundry which
has been thoroughly wrung or spin-dried. 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.

● Check that the filter is clean before every
drying cycle.

NEVER

● Exceed the maximum weight, this will waste
time and electricity.

● Put dripping wet items into the tumble dryer,
this may damage the appliance.

Maximum Drying Weight

● Cottons Max. 7 kg

● Synthetics Max. 3,5 kg

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

Sort the Load as Follows

● By care symbols

These can be found 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.

If the item does not have a care label it must be
assumed that it is not suitable for tumble drying.

● By amount and thickness

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

● By type of fabric

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

Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made
of polyester or polyamid, as well as for
cotton/synthetic mixes.

● By drying level

Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. For delicate
articles press the button to select low drying
temperature.

Do not install the product 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.

EN 7

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Programme

Selector

Time Selection

Button

Empty Water

Indicator

Delay Start

Button

Acrylic

Synthetic

Button

Filter Care

Indicator

Anti-Crease

Button

Program

Display

Start/Pause

Button

Control Panel and Indicator Lights

Knob: You can turn it in both directions to choose the required programme.
Time selection :To modify the drying timing of required programme; it works only with certain

programmes.
Delay start :To delay the start of the drying cycle and to dry your laundry when electricity costs
less (please see dedicated section)
Delicate fabrics : When pulled, this indicator turns off and this new one turns on; with this
special function, the drying temperature is lower to better protect your delicate clothes.
Anti- Crease Button – Select the anti-crease function at the end of drying cycle. The drum
keeps moving at regular phases to refresh the laundry.

Cool down : This indicator turns on during the final cool phase of the cycle.
Start/Pause : To start the programme required or to pause the cycle.
Automatic programmes: Depending on desired programme, specific indicators turn on (please

see “programme list”); ECO indicator turns on when you select a low consumption programme.

Filter care : When on, please clean the filters.
Full water tank : When on, please empty the water tank.

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME

EN 8

This machine has a special Sensor Dry to help you
choose your preferred programme simply by selecting the
level of dryness wanted.
For small loads and pre-dried clothes, please use a
Timing programme and select “Delicate fabrics” button to
lower the temperature inside the drum.
If the Sensor does not detect any item, this Dryer will work
for only 10 minutes before starting the Cool down phase.
If the load is too big or too wet, this Dryer will automatically
work for 3 hours and then start the Cool down phase.
At the end of each programme, there is always the Cool
Down phase: it is a cool-air refresh phase of around 15
minutes.

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME

Perfect Home

Store Dry

Hang Dry

Iron Dry

No Crease

Wool

Mix & Dry

IDEAL FOR

Clothes you want completely dryed, e.g. towels, bathrobes, table clothes
or sheet. Time: around 3h.

Clothes you want to fold and store without ironing, e.g. shirts in mixed
fabrics, socks, baby clothes. Time: around 2h and 45 min.

Clothes you don’t need to iron, but just hang after the drying cycle. Time:
around 2h and 30 min.

Leave clothes slightly damp to allow easier ironing. Time: around 1h and
50 min.

Clothes you just need to refresh. Good for items of clothing which have been
left prior to ironing or if they have been dried outside or on radiators. This
programme has a specific Anti-Crease function that relaxes fibres and
makes easier ironing. Time: 9 min + 3 min cool down.

To soften your woollen clothes or to simply refresh them after a long time in
the wardrobe. Time: 12 min.

To dry mixed cotton and synthetic clothes: save time and no need to
separate the washing and dry them in different cycles. Time: around 2h
(max 4 kg).

Shirts

Rapid 40’

Time

Jeans

To dry shirts both cotton and synthetic fabrics. Time: 1h for 2kg of synthetic
shirts (around 10 shirts); 1h and 20 min for 3 kg of cotton shirts (around 10
shirts).

For dry, refreshed and ready to dress clothes in onyl 40 minutes. Sensor
system keeps under control the temperature to have always the best result.
Max 2 kg.

If you want to choose drying times, from 30 to 180 minutes. By selecting “20
min” you choose a “cool programme”, ideal to refresh clothes and to remove
eventual smells.

To dry up to 4 kg of Jeans (around 5 pairs). The programme works for around
2h, but timing can change according to the load and washing spin speed.
Jeans programme can only be used for 100% cotton items, please do not
mix colours nor dry jeans with embroideries or accessories.

EN 9

DOOR and FILTER

Opening the Door

Pull on handle to open
the door.

To restart the dryer,
close the door and
press .

WARNING! When the tumble dryer is in
use the drum and door may be VERY HOT.
Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly
removed and spread out so that the heat is
dissipated.

Filter

IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the
dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before
each drying cycle.

Do not operate the dryer without the filters.
Clogged filters can increase the drying time
and cause damage which may result in
expensive repair costs.

1 . P u ll t h e f i l t e r
upwards.

2. Open filter as shown.

3.Gently remove lint

using a soft brush or
your fingertips.
4 . S n a p t h e fi l te r
together and push
back into place.

Filter Care Indicator

Lights when the filter
needs cleaning.

Check and clean the
main filter in the door
and the condenser
filters allocated in the
bottom of the dryer,If
the la un dry is not
drying check that the
filter is not clogged.

To Clean the Condenser Filter

1 . R e m o v e t h e
kickplate.

2. Turn the two locking
levers anti-clockwise

and pull out the front
cover.

3. Gently remove the
filter frame and clean
any dust or fluff with a
cloth from the filter. Do
not use water to clean
the filter.

4. Remove the sponge
gently from its place
and then wash the
sponge by holding it
under a running tap
turning it so to remove
any dust or fluff.

5. Refit the front cover
ensuring it is in the
c o r r e c t w a y ( a s
indicated by the arrow)
and pushed firmly into
place. Lock the two
levers by turning them
clockwise.

6. Refit the kickplate.

DO NOT USE WATER TO CLEAN THE FILTER.

EN 10

WATER CONTAINER

The water removed from the laundry during
the drying cycle is collected in a container
inside the door of the dryer. When the
container is full the indicator on the control
panel will light, and the container MUST be
emptied. However, we recommend that the
container is emptied after each drying cycle.
NOTE: Very little water will collect during the
first few cycles of a new machine as an internal
reservoir is filled first.

To Remove the Container

1. Gently pull out the
t r a y u n t i l i t i s
completely removed.
Support the tray with
both hands. When it is
full the water container
will weigh about 4kg.

2 . Ti l t t h e wa t e r
container to empty the
water out through the
rear hole.

When emptyslide the
water container back
into position.
PUSH FIRMLY INTO
PLACE.

3. Press to restart
the cycle.

OPERATION

1. Open the door and load the drum with
laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder
closure of the door.

2. Gently close the door pushing it slowly until
you hear the door 'click' shut.

3. Turn the Programme Selector dial to select
the req u ired dry i ng p rogr amme (see
Programme Guide).

4. If drying synthetics, acrylics or delicate items,
press the button to reduce the heat level.
The indicator will light up when the machine is in
low heat setting. To deselect in the first few
minutes of the programme, press the button
, after this time reset the machine to change the
setting.

5. Press the button. The dryer will start
automatically and the indicator above the
button will be continuously lit.

6. If the door is opened during the programme to
check the laundry, it is necessary to press to
recommence drying after the door has been
closed.

7. When the cycle is nearing completion the
machine will enter the cool down phase, the
clothes will be tumbled in cool air allowing the
load to cool down.

NOTE: If you have the
option of drainage near
the dryer it is possible
to use the discharge kit
to provide a permanent
drain for the water
collected by the dryer.
This will remove the
need to empty the
wate r tray. All t he
i n f o r m a t i o n f o r
assembly of the kit is
contained in the kit
envelope.

8. Following the completion of the cycle the
drum will rotate intermittently to minimize
creasing. This will continue until the machine is
switched OFF or the door is opened.

Do not open the door during the automatic
programs in order to obtain a proper drying.

EN 11

OPERATION

Delay Start Function

The Delay Start Function allows the user to delay the start of the drying cycle by 1 to 24 hours.

When the function is first selected the display will show a delay of 1 hour, subsequent presses of
the button will increase the delay with 1 hour steps.

To commence the programme press and the appliance will complete the drying cycle at the
end of this time. The indicator light will flash to indicate that the start delay is in progress.

Cancelling and Resetting the Programme

To cancel a programme press the button for 3 seconds. In the TIME CONTROL display 0:00
Light will flash to indicate that it has been reset.

CLEANING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Dryer

● Clean the filter and empty the water
container after every drying cycle.

● Regularly clean the filters.

● After each period of use, wipe the inside of

the drum and leave the door open for a while to
allow circulation of air to dry it.

● Wipe the outside of the machine and the
door with a soft cloth.

● DO NOT use abrasive pads or cleaning
agents.

● To prevent the door sticking or the build up
of fluff clean the inner door and gasket with a
damp cloth after every drying cycle.

WARNING! The drum, door and load may

be very hot.

Technical Specifications

Drum capacity 115 litres
Maximum load 7 kg
Height 85 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 60 cm
Energy Label Band A ++

Information for Test Laboratory

EN 61121 Programme

-DRY COTTON

-IRON DRY COTTON

-EASY-CARE TEXTILE

Programme To Use

-HANG DRY

-IRON DRY

-HANG DRY + SYNTHETIC

Note:Install and use the drain hose to discharge
the condensing water.

IMPORTANT Always switch off and
remove the plug from the electricity supply
before cleaning this appliance.

For electrical data refer to the rating label
on the front of the dryer cabinet (with the door
open).

EN 12