Hoover Performa Family User manual

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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

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

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cleaning and Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . 16

Cleaning the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Hoover Spares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Your Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Hoovercare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Contents

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Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or

for any future owners.

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Please check that the following items are delivered with the

appliance:

●Instruction manual

●Guarantee card

●Energy label

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11..Cut carefully around the base of the packaging and up

one corner.

22. Remove the polythene sleeve and lift the dryer off the

polystyrene base.

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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 our

national number: 08705 400 600.

●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.

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

Safety reminders

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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.

Enviromental 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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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 non-rewireable plug

which is already equipped with a BS 1362 ASTA approved 13A

fuse. Any replacement must be the same rating and

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The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with

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CE Appliance complies with European Directive 89/336/EEC,

73/23/EEC and subsequent amendments.

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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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40002374.qxd 30/11/2004 20:12 Page 7

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.

●NNEEVVEERRinstall the dryer up against curtains.

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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.

CCllootthheesspprreeppaarraattiioonn

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.

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●Cottons Max. 7 kg

●Synthetics Max. 3.5 kg

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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.

●BByyaammoouunnttaannddtthhiicckknneessss

Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer capacity,

separate clothes according to thickness (e.g. towels from

thin underwear).

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CCoottttoonnss//lliinneenn::Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table linen.

SSyynntthheettiiccss::Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of polyester

or polyamid, as well as for cotton/synthetic mixes.

●BByyddrryyiinngglleevveell

Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. For delicate articles

press the ‘ACRYLICS/SYNTHETICS’ button to select low

drying temperature.

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ccllootthheessllooaadd

((ffoorreexxaammppllee::sslleeeeppiinngg

bbaaggss,,dduuvveettss))..

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DDoonnoottttuummbblleeddrryy::

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.

EEnneerrggyyssaavviinngg

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.

AALLWWAAYYSS

●Try to dry the maximum weight of laundry, this will save

time and electricity.

●Check that the filter is clean before every drying cycle.

NNEEVVEERR

●Exceed the maximum weight, this will waste time and

electricity.

●Put dripping wet items into the tumble dryer, this may

damage the appliance.

DDrryyiinngggguuiiddee

The table shows approximate drying times, depending on the

type of fabric and dampness of the clothes.

DDrryyiinnggaaddvviiccee

HHEEAATTSSEETTTTIINNGG

HIGH

LOW

HHEEAAVVYYLLOOAADD

140-165 min

–

MMEEDDIIUUMMLLOOAADD

70-80 min

50-65 min

LLIIGGHHTTLLOOAADD

50-65 min

40-55 min

30-40 min

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iissaallwwaayyssttuummbblleeddiinnccoooollaaiirr..

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aarrttiicclleesswwhhiicchhhhaavveebbeeeenn

ttrreeaatteeddwwiitthhaaddrryy

cclleeaanniinnggfflluuiiddoorrrruubbbbeerr

ccllootthheess((ddaannggeerrooffffiirree

oorreexxpplloossiioonn))..

FFaabbrriicc

COTTON

SYNTHETICS

ACRYLIC

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