40000357-cover -Pics-Blanks.qxd 10-07-03 13:26 Page 2 EN FR DE NL IT User Instructions Mode d'emploi Gebrauchsanweisung Gebruiksaanwijzingen Istruzioni per l'uso CDC268TEX 05651276SWE.qxd 18-07-02 14:00 Page 4 05651276SWE.qxd 18-07-02 14:00 Page 4 40000357-cover -Pics-Blanks.qxd 23-07-03 09:55 Page 3 1 ENGLISH 4 SUPPLY CORD AIR INLET VENTS AIR OUTLETS IN BASE 5 2 6 3 7 4# 40000357-cover -Pics-Blanks.qxd 10-07-03 13:26 Page 4 8 10 9 11 12 1 2 4 8 9 3 6 7 10 11 5 5 40000357-English.qxd 23-07-03 10:01 Page 1 ENGLISH Safety reminders WARNING Check that the product has no visible signs of damage before use. If damaged do not use and please contact GIAS Service. WARNING Do not use the product if the fluff filter is not in position or is damaged; fluff could be ignited. 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. WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard. WARNING Where the hot surface symbol is located the temperature rise during operation of the tumble dryer may be in excess of 60° C User's manual. This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Ensure that it is fully understood before operating. Installation. 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. Ventilation. 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. 6 The venting hose or duct should be checked periodically and any accumulation of fluff removed. The inlet and outlets should be kept free from obstructions. If the dryer is used frequently the period between checks should be reduced accordingly. Dryness. 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. Lint or fluff. must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside of the machine. Cool down period. The drum inside may be very hot. Always allow the dryer to complete the cool down period before removing the laundry. Faults. Do not continue to use this machine if it appears to be faulty. After use. Remove the plug from the electricity supply. Always remove the plug before cleaning the appliance. Supply cord. If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from GIAS Service or an authorised dealer. 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 service engineer. 40000357-English.qxd 23-07-03 10:01 Page 2 ENGLISH Safety reminders Electrical requirements Installation requirements Preparing the load Clothes preparation Maximum drying weight Sorting the load Do not tumble dry Energy saving Opening the door Filter 6 7 8 8 8 8 8-9 9 9 9 9 Water container Condenser Drying guide Controls & indicators Operation Cleaning the dryer Technical specification Trouble shooting 10 10 11 12 13-14 15 15 16 PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY This appliance must be operated in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. It is for domestic use only in drying household textiles and garments where a water solution has been used in the cleaning process. It MUST NOT be used with dry cleaning fluids. For your safety, this dryer must be correctly installed. If there is any doubt about installation, call the national GIAS Service number for advice. 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. IMPORTANT: This dryer must only be used for drying household textiles and garments where a water solution has been used for the cleaning process. DO NOT tumble dry fabrics treated with dry cleaning fluids. Electrical requirements WARNING! ELECTRICITY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. This appliance is fitted with a moulded-on non-rewireable plug. The plug should be accessible for disconnection after the appliance has been installed. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue Brown Green-and-yellow NEUTRAL LIVE EARTH If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from GIAS Service or an authorised Hoover Dealer. 7 40000357-English.qxd 23-07-03 10:01 Page 3 ENGLISH Installation requirements IMPORTANT: This dryer must be installed such that the air inlets and outlets are not restricted (fig. 1). 1 ­ Supply cord 2 ­ Air inlets 3 ­ Air outlets There should be a gap of at least 12 mm (0.5 inches) between the sides rear and base of the machine and the surrounding walls, cabinets and floor. To ensure adequate ventilation the space between the bottom of the machine and the floor must not be obstructed. NEVER install the dryer up against curtains. Prevent items from falling or collecting behind and beneath the dryer as these may obstruct the air inlets and outlets. Preparing the load Before using the dryer for the first time wipe the inside of the drum and door with a damp cloth. 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. Clothes preparation 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. Warning: Do not overload the drum, large items when wet can exceed the maximum admissible clothes load (for example: sleeping bags, duvets). Maximum drying weight Cottons Max. 6 kg Synthetics Max. 3 kg Sort the load as follows: A) By care symbols 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. B) By amount and thickness Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer capacity, separate clothes according to thickness (e.g. towels from thin underwear). 8 40000357-English.qxd 23-07-03 10:01 Page 4 ENGLISH C) 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. D) By drying level Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. For delicate articles press the `DELICATES' button to select low drying temperature ( ). For airing or drying very delicate articles select the airing option on the dial ( ). NEVER put dripping wet items into the tumble dryer, this may damage the appliance and waste time and efficiency. Opening the door Pull on handle to open the door (fig. 2). WARNING! WHEN THE TUMBLE DRYER IS IN USE THE DRUM AND DOOR MAY BE VERY HOT. Restart the dryer by closing the door and pressing the `START' button ( ). 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. IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion). 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 (fig. 3). 2. Open filter as shown (fig. 4). 3. Gently remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips. 4. Snap the filter together and push back into place. Filter Care Indicator ( ) Lights when the filter needs cleaning. If the laundry is not drying check that the filter is not clogged. Energy saving Only put into the tumble dryer laundry which has been thoroughly wrung or spindried. 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. NEVER exceed the maximum weight, this will waste time and electricity. ALWAYS check that the filter is clean before every drying cycle as this aids efficiency. 9 40000357-English.qxd 23-07-03 10:01 Page 5 ENGLISH Water Container The water removed from the laundry during the drying cycle is collected in a container positioned behind the control panel on the left-hand side of the machine. When the container is full the `EMPTY WATER' indicator on the control panel will light and the container MUST be emptied ( ). We recommend that the container be emptied after each drying cycle. To empty the water container: 1. ENSURE THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF. The ON/OFF button must be released to switch the machine off. 2. Pull firmly on the drawer front handgrip and slide the water container out of the dryer (fig. 5). Support the container with both hands. When full, the water container will weigh about 4 kg (fig. 6). 3. Open the lid located on the top of the container and empty the water (fig. 7). 4. Refit the lid and slide the water container back into position. PUSH FIRMLY IN PLACE. Condenser IMPORTANT: Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning the condenser. To maintain the efficiency of the dryer regularly check that the condenser is clean. To remove the condenser: 1. Remove the kickplate (fig. 8). 2. Turn the two locking levers anticlockwise (fig. 9). 3. Pull out the condenser unit (fig. 10). 4. Gently remove any dust or fluff with a cloth, then wash the unit by holding it under a running tap (fig. 11) turning it so that water flows between the plates, to remove any dust or fluff. 5. Refit the condenser ensuring it is pushed firmly into place. Lock the two levers by turning them clockwise. 6. Refit the kickplate. 10 40000357-English.qxd 23-07-03 10:01 Page 6 ENGLISH REMEMBER: During the last 10 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air. Drying guide Programme 1 2 3 4 5 6 Drying Guide Bone Dry Extra Dry Cupboard Dry Iron Dry Medium Dry Damp Dry For delicate fabrics select the "LOW HEAT SETTING" button for all Drying Programmes. This reduces the drying temperature to protect your garments. 11 40000357-English.qxd 23-07-03 10:01 Page 7 ENGLISH Control panel and indicator lights (fig. 12) 1. `ON/OFF' button and indicator ­ press to switch on, the indicator will light ( ). 2. `DELICATES' button ­ press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, press again to select high temperature ( ). HIGH Heat setting LOW Heat setting 3. `ALARM OFF' button ­ press to switch off buzzer ( ). 4. `DIGITAL DISPLAY' ­ shows the number of hours remaining when `START DELAY' is selected. 5. `PROGRAM' dial ­ selects drying time program. 6. `FILTER CARE' indicator ­ lights when filter needs cleaning ( ). ). 7. `EMPTY WATER' indicator ­ lights when water container is full ( 8. `COOLING INDICATOR' ­ lights when the drying cycle is in the cooldown period ( ). 9. `HEATING' indicator ­ lights when the drying cycle is in the heating period ( ). 10. `START' button ­ press to start the drying cycle ( ). 11. `START DELAY' button ­ press to delay the start of the drying cycle by up to 9 hours ( ). 12 40000357-English.qxd 23-07-03 10:01 Page 8 ENGLISH Operation 1. Open the door and load the drum with laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder closure of the door. 2. Gently close the door pushing it slowly until you hear the door `click' shut. 3. Press the `ON/OFF' button to switch on the dryer. The indicator will light. 4. Turn the `PROGRAM' dial to select the required drying program: e.g. if you are drying cotton laundry and would like it suitable for ironing please select the iron dry option. The PRE-IRONING setting shown by the symbol on the `PROGRAM' ...