GVA GVA4KG User manual
Instruction Manual
4KG Tumble Dryer
/ GVA4KG
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When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions
carefully, even if you are quite familiar with the appliance.
- The 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 the use of the appliance by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
- Young children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Indoor use only - this appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
- Do not place naked ame sources, such as candles on the appliance.
- Do not allow the appliance or cord near the heat sources such as radiators, heaters, air ducts
or direct sunlight.
- Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Ensure that vents are not covered by
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
- Do not run the cord under oor coverings. Instead, arrange the cord away from trac areas
where it will not become a trip hazard.
- To disconnect the appliance, turn the appliance o, switch o the power outlet and remove
the plug from the power outlet.
- Do not misuse the cord. Never carry the appliance by the cord or pull to disconnect it from
the outlet. Instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
- Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug; after the appliance
malfunctions; or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
- Do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify this appliance. The warranty becomes void
if not serviced or repaired by a qualied person.
- Do not place items that have been soiled with ammable liquids inside the dryer without
washing them with detergent thoroughly before hand.
- Do not excessively bend, stretch, twist or bind the power cord or place heavy objects on it.
- This appliance is only to be serviced by a qualied person. There are no user-servicable
parts inside.
- Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
- Do not install in a tight tting cabinet.
- Do not overload the tumble dryer.
- Ensure foreign objects do not nd their way into the tub of the tumble dryer.
- The door window may be hot after a long drying cycle. Please ensure children are kept away
from the machine.
- If the tumble dryer is not wall mounted, place in a at, rm, dry and drafty place. Use the
adjustable front legs to assist in levelling the dryer if need be. Do not place it on any soft
material such as foam or plastic.
- Do not use ammable or combustible materials such as gas, petrol, alcohol or lacquer in the
tumble dryer.
- After turning o the power supply to the tumble dryer, wait at least 2 minutes before
turning it back on again.
- Please remove the transport packaging at the rear of the tumble dryer, prior to use.
Important Safety Instructions
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- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Avoid fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaminated by hair
care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should be washed in hot water with extra
detergent, this will reduce, but not eliminate the hazard.
- Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
- 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 specied by the fabric
softener instructions.
- The nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that
the items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be damaged.
- Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
To minimize the risk of re in a tumble dryer, the following should be observed:
- Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a re
hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
- If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been
contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should rst be washed
in hot water with extra detergent - this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard. The‘cool
down’ cycle of tumble dryers should be used to reduce the temperature of the items. They
should not be removed from the tumble dryer or piled or stacked while hot.
- Items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with petrol/
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other ammable or explosive substances should not be
placed in a tumble dryer.
- Highly ammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include acetone,
denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene, spot removers (some brands), turpentine,
waxes and wax removers.
- Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber. like
materials should not be dried in a tumble dryer on a heat setting.
Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produce re by spontaneous combustion.
-Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate
the eects of static electricity unless this practice is specically recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
- Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a
tumble dryer.
-Damage to the tumble dryer can result if metal reinforcements come loose
during drying. When available a drying rack could be used for such items.
- Plastic articles such as shower caps or babies’waterproof napkin covers should not be
placed in a tumble dryer.
- Rubber-backed articles, clothes tted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber
coated tennis shoes should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Important Safety Instructions
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items
quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
CAUTION: If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable
outlet device, the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device must be
positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress
of moisture.
Oil-aected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to the heat
sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation
reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can
become hot enough to catch re. Piling, stacking or storing oil-aected items can
prevent heat from escaping and so create a re hazard.
Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back ow of gases into the room from
appliances burning other fuels, including open res.
Important Safety Instructions
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Parts
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Electrical Requirements
The unit is required to be plugged into a three pin socket that is reliably grounded. The
power supply must be 240V. Plug the power cord into the socket.
Loading the dryer
It is recommended that items are placed into the dryer one at a time. This ensures they are
not tangled which results in uneven drying. When closing the dryer door prior to starting the
unit ensure that items are not jammed in the door.
Tips before drying
Prior to loading the dryer check that the items do not have the following symbols anywhere
on them. If they do, do not tumble dry these items.
• Check the items to be dried do not have combustible materials or foreign objects within
them ie: lighters, hair pins, coins.
• Turn items with zippers inside out and fasten buckles.
• Dryer heat may permanently set stains, ensure you check prior to drying.
• Separate dark and light colored items as you would do when washing.
• For best results load the dryer with similar fabrics. Place small delicate items in a mesh
bag and do not overload the dryer.
• The maximum mass is 4.0 kilograms of dry textile material for the dryer and do not
overload. The tumble dryer is intended only for drying textile material washed
in water.
Operating Instructions
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Drying time reference table
Drying times can be aected by many factors, such as material, bulkiness, how full the dryer
is, etc. The above list is only a guide.
Operating Instruction
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Control Panel Functions
Heat Selector button
Select ‘Strong Dry’ for items that are particularly bulky or large
quantities. Select ‘Soft Dry’ for delicate items such as silk,
nylon, linen, etc.
Drying Program Selector
There are several drying combinations available: Cool, Anti-
wrinkle, Warm, Hot and Air dry.
Air Dry
This function runs with cool air, primarily to air items that
require freshening i.e.: clothes that have been stored for a
long period of time.
O
When the ‘Drying Timer” dial is in the ‘O’ position, no power
supplied to the unit. As soon as the dial is turned clockwise
to the desired program the dryer will start.
Cool
This function is generally used to cool the items that have just been dried. This helps to
prevent creasing. Instead of the motor pushing heat into the drum of the dryer it will generate
cool air.
Warm
Anti-wrinkle function: This is used for items that are dicult to iron i.e.: cotton shirts and
linen. Using the heat selector knob choose ‘Soft’. Set the drying timer knob between 30-60
minutes depending on the amount of items in the dryer. Once the timer stops (including Cool
program) the items will still contain moisture, making the ironing process easier.
Warm drying function
This function will dry and cool items in most cases leave items wrinkle free (depending on
material). Select the “Strong’ heat option. Set the timer between 60-150 minutes.
Hot
For drying large quantities or bulky items (Dryer drum is more than 1/2 full). Select the ‘Strong’
heat operation and set the timer for more than 150 minutes.
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- Delicate items should be placed into a nylon net bag prior
to drying. It is not recommended to dry under wire bras in
this suit.
- Ensure that foreign objects do not nd their way into the dryer.
All pockets should be emptied, buttons, buckles and zips
fastened. This will also help reduce impact noise when
the items hit against turning drum.
- Do not add items into dryer whilst it is in operation.
- If drying large items such as a blanket, it is recommended that from
time to time you open the dryer door, shake the item, place the item back in the dryer and
close the door. This will ensure even drying.
- If any of the below labels are on an items that you are going to place in the dryer, do not
put these item into dryer, as the dryer may damage the item.
- Avoid fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaminated by hair care
products be placed in a tumble dryer they should rst be washed in hot water with extra
detergent, this will reduce, but no eliminate the hazard.
- The‘cool down’ cycle of tumble dryers should be used to reduce the temperature of the items.
They should not be removed from the tumble dryer or piled or stacked while hot.
Operating Precautions
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- Items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with petrol/
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other ammable or explosive substances should not be
placed in tumble dryer.
- Highly ammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include acetone,
denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene, spot removers (some brands), turpentine,
waxes and wax removers.
- Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber like
materials should not be dried in a tumble dryer on a heat setting.
- Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produced re by spontaneous combustion.
- Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in the tumble dryer to eliminate
the eects of static electricity unless this practice is specically recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
- Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
- Damage to the tumble dryer can result if metal reinforcements come loose during drying.
When available a drying rack could be used for such items.
- Plastic articles such as shower caps or waterproof napkin covers should not be placed in a
tumble dryer.
- Rubber-backed articles, clothes tted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber-
coated tennis shoes should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Operating Precautions
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