Hoover OHNC272X User Manual

Instruction Book

OHNC272X

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

Selecting the Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cancelling and resetting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cleaning and Routine Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cleaning the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Spares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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

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.

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

INDICATOR

LIGHT

OFF

HEAVY

LOAD

140-165 min

–

MEDIUM

LOAD

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

Programme Selector – Select the required programme

On/Off button and indicator – Press to switch on, the indicator will light

Start – Press Start to commence the selected drying programme. Press for

5 seconds to cancel/reset the programme

Acrylics/Synthetics button (Delicados Sintéticos) – Press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, the indicator above the button will light up. To change the heat setting the programme must be reset

Low Heat – Indicator light ON High Heat – Indicator light OFF

Empty Water indicator (Deposito Lleno) – lights when the water container is full

Filter Care indicator (Filtro) – lights when the filter needs cleaning

CHRONOVISION display

START – When the dryer is switched On the START indicator will flash, when

the programme starts the START indicator will light up

60' – Indicator lights when there is less than 60 minutes left until completion of the programme

15' – Indicator lights when there is less than 15 minutes left until completion of the programme. At this stage of the drying cycle the machine enters the Cool Down phase

STOP – Indicator lights when the programme is finished.

Controls and indicators

ACRYLICS/

SYNTHETICS

BUTTON

ON/OFF

BUTTON

FILTER CARE

INDICATOR

EMPTY WATER

INDICATOR

PROGRAMME

SELECTOR

START

BUTTON

CHRONOVISION DISPLAY

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Opening the door

Pull on handle to open the door.

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

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.

Door and Filter

WARNING!

When the tumble dryer is in use the

drum and door may be VERY HOT.

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