Hoover OHNC171X User Manual

Instruction Book

OHNC171X

Condenser Tumble Dryer

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English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Delivery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpacking the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Environmental Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Preparing the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Clothes preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Sorting the load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Drying advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Do not tumble dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Energy saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Drying guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Door and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Opening the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Filter care indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To remove the container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To remove the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning and Routine Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cleaning the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Spares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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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

Remove the machine from its packaging close to
the final location of the 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.

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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.

Unpacking the product

Dispose of the packaging safely. Make

sure it is out of the reach of children,

it is a potential source of danger.

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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.

● 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.

Use

● 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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The Laundry

● 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. 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.

● 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.

Environmental Issues

● 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.

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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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.

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Electrical requirements

Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a
voltage of 230V, 50 Hz single phase. Check that
the supply circuit is rated to at least 16A.

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.

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

Blue NEUTRAL

Brown LIVE

Green and Yellow EARTH

CE Appliance complies with European Directive
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and subsequent
amendments.

Adjusting the feet

Once the machine is in place the feet should be
adjusted to ensure that the machine is level.

Adjust the four feet to ensure the machine is firm
and level.

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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 GIAS spares

service. It must

be installed by a

competent

person.

Installation

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.

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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.

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Ventilation

AIR OUTLETS

AIR OUTLETS IN THE BASE

AIR INLET VENTS

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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.

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.

Maximum drying weight

● Cottons Max. 7.5 kg

● Synthetics Max. 3.5 kg

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Preparing the load

Do not overload

the drum, large

items when wet

can exceed the

maximum

admissible

clothes load

(for example:

sleeping bags,

duvets).

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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 Delicados
Sintéticos button to select low drying
temperature.

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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.

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.

Drying guide

The table shows approximate drying times,
depending on the type of fabric and dampness of
the clothes.

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Drying advice

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 the

load is always

tumbled in cool

air.

Fabric

COTTON

SYNTHETICS

ACRYLIC

HEAT SETTING

HIGH

LOW

LOW

HEAVY LOAD

140-165 min

–

–

MEDIUM LOAD

70-80 min

70-80 min

50-65 min

LIGHT LOAD

50-65 min

40-55 min

30-40 min

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Control panel and indicator lights

'ON' Button and Indicator – press to switch on, the indicator will light.

Acrylics/Synthetics Button (Delicados Sintéticos) – press to reduce the heat

level for delicate items, press again to select high temperature.

HIGH heat setting

LOW heat setting

'DRYING TIME' Selector – selects the drying time or the Fast Iron option
(Planchado Rápido).

'FILTER CARE' Indicator (Filtro) – lights when the filter needs cleaning.

'EMPTY WATER' Indicator (Deposito Lleno) – lights when the water container

is full.

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Controls and indicators

ACRYLICS/SYNTHETICS

BUTTON

ON

BUTTON

FILTER CARE

INDICATOR

EMPTY
WATER

INDICATOR

DRYING TIME

SELECTOR

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Opening the door

Pull on handle to open the door.

To restart the dryer, close the door and press On .

Filter

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

1. Pull the filter upwards.

2. Open filter as shown.

3. Gently remove lint using a soft brush or

your fingertips.

4. Snap the filter together and push back into
place.

Filter Care Indicator

Filtro lights when the filter needs cleaning.

If the laundry is not drying check that the filter is
not clogged.

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Door and Filter

WARNING!

When the tumble dryer is in use the

drum and door may be VERY HOT.

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