Hoover OHNC771X User Manual

Instruction Book
OHNC771X
Condenser Tumble Dryer
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English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Start Delay Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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.
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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
INDICATOR
LIGHT
OFF
ON
ON
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
Programme Selector – Select the required programme
On/Off button and indicator – Press to switch on, the indicator will light. The
display will show the selected programme (see Programme Guide )
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
Start button – Press Start to commence the selected drying programme. Press for 5 seconds to cancel/reset the programme
Delay Start button (Inicio Diferido) – Allows the user to delay the start of the drying cycle (see details of Operation on page 16)
Buzzer button (No Alarma) – The buzzer is active in normal operation. To cancel the buzzer press the button and the indicator will light up
Empty Water indicator (Depósito Lleno) – Lights when the water container tray is full
Filter Care indicator (Filtro) – Lights when the filter needs cleaning
Time to End indicator (Tiempo Fin) – Lights when the program starts
Start Delay indicator (Inicio Diferido) – Light flashes when the program starts.
Digital Display – The two digit display indicates the selected programme, the
Start Delay and the Time to End of the programme.
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Controls and indicators
ACRYLICS/
SYNTHETICS
BUTTON
ON/OFF
BUTTON
BUZZER
BUTTON
FILTER CARE
INDICATOR
EMPTY WATER
INDICATOR
PROGRAMME
SELECTOR
START
BUTTON
DELAY
START
BUTTON
TIME TO END
INDICATOR
DIGITAL DISPLAY
START DELAY
INDICATOR
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Opening the door
Pull on handle to open the door.
To restart the dryer, close the door and press On/Off.
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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