User manual HOOVER HHD780 X

[. . . ] 40003324. qxd 28/06/2006 12:58 Page 1 Instruction Book HHD780 X EVC Tumble Dryer English ® 40003324. qxd 28/06/2006 12:58 Page 2 Contents Introduction . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Electrical requirements . 7 Connection of the machine to the drain . 16 Cancelling and resetting the programme . [. . . ] 3. 5 kg Do not overload the drum, large items when wet can exceed the maximum admissible clothes load (for example: sleeping bags, duvets). Sort the load as follows: By care symbols These can be found on the collar or inside seam: Suitable for tumble drying. 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. 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. By drying level Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. For delicate articles press the `ACRYLICS/SYNTHETICS' button to select low drying temperature. 11 40003324. qxd 28/06/2006 13:00 Page 12 Drying advice IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion). 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. Energy saving 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. Drying guide The following table gives an indication of the drying times. These times will depend on the load size, the moisture level and the programme selected. The sensor system will manage the drying time to ensure that the load is dried as required. Fabric COTTON SYNTHETICS ACRYLIC HEAT SETTING HIGH LOW LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OFF ON ON HEAVY LOAD 140-165 min ­ ­ MEDIUM LOAD LIGHT LOAD 70-80 min 70-80 min 50-65 min 50-65 min 40-55 min 30-40 min During the last 15 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air. 12 40003324. qxd 28/06/2006 13:00 Page 13 Controls and indicators START DELAY INDICATOR TIME TO END INDICATOR DIGITAL DISPLAY FILTER CARE INDICATOR WATER GUARD INDICATOR BUZZER BUTTON DELAY START BUTTON START/RESET BUTTON ACRYLICS/ SYNTHETICS BUTTON ON/OFF BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTOR Control panel and indicator lights Programme Selector ­ Select the required programme On/Off button and indicator ­ Press to switch on, the indicator will light. The display will show the selected programme (see Programme Guide ) Acrylics/Synthetics 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 Start/Reset button ­ Press Start/Reset to commence the selected drying programme. Press for 5 seconds to cancel/reset the programme Delay Start button ­ Allows the user to delay the start of the drying cycle (see details of Operation on page 16) Buzzer button ­ The buzzer is active in normal operation. To cancel the buzzer press the button and the indicator will light up Water Guard indicator ­ Lights when there is excess water in the machine - see the Troubleshooting section of this manual on page 18. Filter Care indicator ­ Lights when the filter needs cleaning Time to End indicator ­ Lights when the program starts Start Delay indicator ­ Light flashes when the program starts Digital Display ­ The two digit display indicates the selected programme, the Start Delay and the Time to End of the programme 13 40003324. qxd 28/06/2006 13:00 Page 14 Door and Filter Opening the door Pull on handle to open the door. To restart the dryer, close the door and press the `Start/Reset' button. WARNING!When the tumble dryer is in use the drum and door may be VERY HOT. 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. Filter IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before each drying cycle. [. . . ] There is excess water in the machine, switch the machine OFF and call Gias service for assistance. The dryer does not operate. . . The dryer is noisy. . . The Filter Care Indicator is on. . . Water Guard indicator is on. . . 18 40003324. qxd 28/06/2006 13:00 Page 19 Customer Service Note: 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. Should there still be a problem with your dryer after completing all the recommended checks, please call the national GIAS Service number for advice. They may be able to assist you over the telephone or arrange for a suitable appointment for an engineer to call under the terms of your guarantee. However, a charge may be made if any of the following applies to your machine: Is found to be in working order. [. . . ]