User manual HOOVER AL150

[. . . ] Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners. Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. If it has, call for service by GIAS. Delivery information Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance: Instruction manual Guarantee card Energy label 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. 3 40005100. qxd 17/05/2007 16:13 Page 4 Unpacking the product 1. [. . . ] Do not use multiple adapters and/or extension leads. The plug should be accessible for disconnection after the appliance has been installed. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes: Blue Brown Green and Yellow NEUTRAL LIVE EARTH Do not plug the machine in and switch it on at the mains until the installation is completed. You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your machine is caused by incorrect installation. CE Appliance complies with European Directive 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and subsequent amendments. Adjusting the feet 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. If the mains cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is ONLY obtainable from the Hoover spares service. It must be installed by a competent person. Call 01204 556111 7 40005100. qxd 17/05/2007 16:14 Page 8 Ventilation For your safety, this dryer must be correctly installed. If there is any doubt about installation, call the national GIAS Service number for advice. 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. Refit the kickplate by engaging the hinges at the top and `snapping' the lower clips into 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. Turn the two locking levers anti-clockwise and pull out the condenser. Pull out the condenser unit. 4. Gently remove any dust or fluff with a cloth, then wash the unit by holding it under a running tap turning it so that water flows between the plates, to remove any dust or fluff. Refit the condenser ensuring it is in the correct way (as indicated by the arrow) and pushed firmly into place. Lock the two levers by turning them clockwise. Refit the kickplate. 5. 6. 14 40005100. qxd 17/05/2007 16:15 Page 15 Operation Refer to the fabric labels to select the most suitable programme. Open the door and load the drum with laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder closure of the door. If drying delicate items press the `ACRYLIC/SYNTHETIC' button to reduce the heat level. Press again on completion, to select high temperature. [. . . ] Is the dryer switched on, both at the mains supply and at the machine?Has the drying time or the programme been selected?Has the machine been switched on again after opening the door?Has the dryer stopped operating because the water tray is full and needs emptying? [. . . ]