Hoover VHC168A User Manual

Instruction Book

Condenser Tumble Dryer

VHC168A

English

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

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

Unpacking the product . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

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

The Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

Selecting the Programme . . . . . . . 12

Door and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Opening the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Filter care indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Water container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

To remove the container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To remove the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cancelling and resetting the programme . . . . 18

Cleaning and Routine Maintenance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cleaning the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Hoover Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Your Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Hoovercare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Contents

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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

Unpacking the Product

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.

Call 08444 995599

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.

If the appliance is

not running

properly or breaks

down, switch it

off, disconnect the

plug from the

socket and do not

tamper with

the appliance.

Consult GIAS

Service for possible

repair.

Call

08444

995599

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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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.

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.

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.

Safety reminders

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● 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 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.

European directive 2002/96/EC

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 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.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

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.

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Electrical requirements

Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a voltage of 230-240V, 50 Hz single phase. Check that the supply circuit is rated to at least 13A.

This appliance is fitted with a moulded-on nonrewireable plug which is already equipped with a BS 1362 ASTA approved 13A fuse. Any replacement must be the same rating and specification. If the fuse cover is lost, do not use

the plug until it is replaced.

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.

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.

Call

08443

712758

Installation

Do not plug the machine in and

switch it on at the mains until the

installation is completed.

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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

For your safety,

this dryer must

be correctly

installed.

If there is any

doubt about

installation, call

the national GIAS

Service number

for advice.

08444

995599

(Eire 0818

2000021)

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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. 8 kg

● Synthetics Max. 4 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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