Hoover VHV 68C User manual

English 2

INSTRUCTION BOOK

VHV 68C

Vented Tumble Dryer

EN 2

Introduction

Delivery Information

Safety Reminders

Use

Installation

The Laundry

Environmental Issues

Gias Service

Installation

Electrical Requirements

Adjusting the Feet

Installation of the Discharge Hose

Preparing the Load

Clothes Preparation

Drying Guide

Do Not Tumble Dry

Energy Saving

Sorting the Load

Controls and Indicators

Selecting the Programme

Door and Filter

Opening the Door

Filter

Filter Care Indicator

Operation

Delay Start Function

Cancelling and Resetting the Programme

Cleaning and Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Dryer

Technical Specifications

Troubleshooting

Customer Service

Spares

Gias Service

Ventilation

INTRODUCTION

Please check that the following items are

delivered with the appliance:

● Instruction manual

● Guarantee card

● Vent kit and instructions

● Energy label

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 nformationI

EN 3

SAFETY REMINDERS

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.

Check that no damage has occurred to the

machine during transit. If it has, call for service

by GIAS.

●This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above

and persons with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack

of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand

the hazards involved.Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning

and user maintenance shall not be made by children without

supervision.Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless

continuously supervised.

● .

●This appliances is intended to be used in household and similar

applications such as:

- Staff kitchen areas in shops , offices and other working environments;

- Farm houses

- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

- Bed and breakfast type environments"

A different use of this appliance from household environment or from

typical housekeeping functions,as commercial use by expert or trained

users, is excluded even in the above applications.

If the appliance is used in a manner inconsistent with this it may reduce

the life of the appliance and may void the manufacturer’s warranty. Any

damage to the appliance or other damage or loss arising through use that

is not consistent with domestic or household use ( even if located in a

domestic or household environment) shall not be accepted by the

manufacturer to the fullest extent permitted by law.''

WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard

Use

INTRODUCTION

●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 final 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.

● Maximum load drying weight : 8 kg

●The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used

for cleaning.

● WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle

unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is

dissipated.

Use

SAFETY REMINDERS

EN 4

EN 5

●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.

●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.

The Laundry

● 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.

Installation

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY REMINDERS

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY REMINDERS

Ventilation

switch it on at the mains until the

installation is completed.For your

safety, this dryer must be correctly

installed. If there is any doubt

about installation, call GIAS

Service for advice.

Do not plug the machine in and

EN 6

• 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.

• Installing the rear of the appliance

close to a wall or vertical surface.

•There should be a gap of at least 12

mm between the machine and any

obstrubtions.The inlet and outlet

should be kept clear of obstruction.To

ensure adequate ventilation the

space between the bottom of the

machine and the floor must not be

obstructed.

• Check regularly that the air flowing

through the dryer is not restricted.

• Check frequently the fluff filter after

use, and clean, if necessary.

•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.

• In cases where the dryer is installed

on top of a washing machine, a

suitable stacking kit must be used

according to the follow configuration.

-Stacking kit Mod 35100019: for

minimum washing machine depth

49 cm

-Stacking kit Mod 35900120: for

minimum washing machine depth

51 cm.

The stacking kit shall be one of that

above, obtainable from our spare

service.

The instructions for installation and

any fixing attachments, are provided

with the staking kit.

I INSTALLAT ON

EN 7

Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a

voltage of 220-240V, 50 Hz single phase.

Check that the supply circuit is rated to at least

13A.

● 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.

CE Appliance complies with European

Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and

subsequent amendments.

Electrical Requirements

damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord

which is ONLY obtainable from the spares

service. It must be installed by a competent

person.

If the mains cord on this appliance is

You may be charged for a service call if a

problem with your machine is caused by

incorrect installation.

Once the machine is in

place the feet should

be adjusted to ensure

that the machine is

level.

Adjusting the Feet

This appliance is marked according

t o t h e E u r o p e a n d i r e c t i v e

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.

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. Disposal must be

carried out in accordance with local

environmental regulations for waste disposal.

European irective 2002/96/EDC

● 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.

GIAS Service

If the appliance is not running properly or

breaks down, switch it off and disconnect the

plug from the socket. Consult GIAS Service for

possible repair.

●Al l packa gi ng ma te rials 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.

Environmental Issues

VENTILATION

It is essential to use a venting hose to carry the hot moist air away from the dryer unless the dryer is

situated in a open space with a good air flowaround it. Recirculation of the moist air will prevent the

efficient operation of the dryer.

The hose is assembled to the machine as shown. The hose may be fitted through a wall or through

an open door or window. The hose is 110mm in diameter and will extend 1.8 meters.

The following guidelines should be followed when installing the

discharge hose.

● Do not use two hoses joined together as the drying performance will

be reduced.

● Do not restrict the flow of air through the hose e.g. by kinking it or fitting

a smaller diameter connector to mount to a wall opening.

● Avoid the hose making U shaped curves as this will restrict the flow of

air and increase the chance that water will collect in the hose.

● Check the hose regularly to remove any build-up of fluff or water that

may have collected in it.

The following diagrams give examples of good and bad installations.

Installation of the Discharge Hose

H max

20 inches

(50.80cm)

PREPARING THE LOAD

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.

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.

Clothes Preparation

EN 8

PREPARING THE LOAD

EN 9

Do not overload the drum, large items

when wet can exceed the maximum admissible

clothes load (for example: sleeping bags,

duvets).

Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings,

delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic dec-

orations, garments with PVC or leather

trimmings, training shoes, bulky items such as

sleeping bags, etc.

Do Not Tumble Dry:

IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which

have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or

rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion).

During the last 15 minutes the load is always

tumbled in cool air.

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.

ALWAYS

● Try to dry the maximum weight of laundry, this

will save time and electricity.

● Check that the filter is clean before every

drying cycle.

NEVER

● Exceed the maximum weight, this will waste

time and electricity.

● Put dripping wet items into the tumble dryer,

this may damage the appliance.

Energy Saving

● Cottons Max. 8 kg

● Synthetics Max. 4kg

Maximum Drying Weight

Sort the Load as Follows

. .

● By care symbols

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.

● By amount and thickness

Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer

capacity, separate clothes according to

thickness (e.g. towels from thin underwear).

● 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 cot-

ton/synthetic mixes.

● By drying level

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

delicate articles press the Delicados button to

select low drying temperature.

Power consumption of "left on-mode"

Power consumption of "off-mode" 0,20 W

0,80 W

CYCLE LOAD ENERGY TIME

(kWh) (Min)

Bone Dry

Extra Dry

Cupboard dry

Iron dry FULL

FULL

6,00 195

HALF

The standard cycle CUPBOARD DRY ( ) is the

most energy efficient and best suited for drying

normal wet cotton laundry.

The table below shows the approximate time and

energy consumption of the main drying

programmes.

Drying Guide

5,42

4,80

2,70

3,84

177

147

121

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

EN 10

Programme Selector Select the required

programme

Delay Start button – Allows the user to

delay the start of the drying cycle (see details

of Operation on page 10)

Start/Pause button – Press to commence

the selected drying programme

Delicates button – Press to reduce

the heat level for delicate items, the indicator

above the button will light up. To change the

heat setting the programme must be reset

Low Heat – Indicator light ON

High Heat – Indicator light OFF

Filter Care indicator – Lights when the

filter needs cleaning

Progress display

DRY – When the programme is selected the

DRY indicator will flash, when the programme

starts the DRY indicator will light up.

– Indicator lights when there is a short

time left until completion of the programme. At

this stage of the drying cycle the machine

enters the Cool Down phase.

The length of the Cool Down phase varies

between 10 and 15 minutes depending on the

programme.

END – Indicator lights when the programme

is finished.

–

Control Panel and Indicator Lights

The Sensor Dry machine gives many options

for drying the laundry to suit all circumstances.

The table on the next page lists the program-

mes and the function of each programme.

Note:

small articles. For small loads and separate

items or pre-dried fabrics with low moisture

content, use the timed programmes.

Set the programme between 30 and 75 minutes

depending on the load size and dryness

required, and select high or low heat depending

upon the fabric type.

If the sensor does not detect the item the dryer

will only operate for 10 minutes before going

into cooldown.

If the load is too large or too wet to tumble dry

the dryer will automatically go into cooldown

after approximately 3 hours.

The sensor may not detect a small load of

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME

Start/Pause

Button

Progress

Display

Filter Care

Indicator

Delay Start

Button

Programme

Selector

Delicates

Button

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