Hoover VHC381 User Manual
Instruction Book
Condenser Tumble Dryer
®
English
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Delivery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Environmental Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparing the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Clothes preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sorting the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Drying advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Do not tumble dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Energy saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Cleaning and Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hoover Spares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Your Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Hoovercare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Contents
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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
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Check that no damage
has occurred to the
machine during transit.
If it has, call for service
by GIAS.
Call
08705 400 600
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
08705 400 600
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.
Introduction
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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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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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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
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Safety reminders
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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 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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