User manual HOOVER HNC 780 T,MV

[. . . ] Qxd 12/06/2006 15:14 Page 3 Introduction 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 Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. Delivery information Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance: ● ● ● ● Instruction manual Guarantee card Energy label Discharge hose kit Failure to comply with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance. [. . . ] Qxd 12/06/2006 15:15 Page 9 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. 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 Choix Textile button to select low drying temperature. Qxd 12/06/2006 15:15 Page 10 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. During the last 15 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air. 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 table shows approximate drying times, depending on the type of fabric and dampness of the clothes. fabric COTTON SYNTHETICS ACRYLIC HEAT SETTING HIGH LOW LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OFF ON ON HEAVY LOAD 140-165 min – – MEDIUM LOAD 70-80 min 70-80 min 50-65 min LIGHT LOAD 50-65 min 40-55 min 30-40 min 10 40004542. Qxd 12/06/2006 15:15 Page 11 Controls and indicators START DELAY TIME TO END INDICATOR INDICATOR (Départ Différé) (Temps Restant) DIGITAL DISPLAY FILTER CARE EMPTY WATER INDICATOR INDICATOR (Entretien Filtre) (Réservoir Plein) BUZZER BUTTON (Arrêt Sonnerie) DELAY START BUTTON (Départ Différé) START BUTTON (Départ) ACRYLICS/ SYNTHETICS BUTTON (Choix Textile) ON/OFF BUTTON (Marche Arrêt) PROGRAMME SELECTOR Control panel and indicator lights Programme Selector – Select the required programme On/Off button and indicator (Marche Arrêt) – Press to switch on, the indicator will light. The display will show the selected programme (see Programme Guide ) Acrylics/Synthetics button (Choix Textile) – Press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, the indicator above the button will light up. fabric COTTON SYNTHETICS ACRYLIC HEAT SETTING HIGH LOW LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OFF ON ON HEAVY LOAD 140-165 min – – MEDIUM LOAD 70-80 min 70-80 min 50-65 min LIGHT LOAD 50-65 min 40-55 min 30-40 min 10 40004542. Press for 5 seconds to cancel/reset the programme Delay Start button (Départ Différé) – Allows the user to delay the start of the drying cycle (see details of Operation on page 16) Buzzer button (Arrêt Sonnerie) – The buzzer is active in normal operation. To cancel the buzzer press the button and the indicator will light up Empty Water indicator (Réservoir Plein) – Lights when the water container tray is full Filter Care indicator (Entretien Filtre) – Lights when the filter needs cleaning Time to End indicator (Temps Restant) – Lights when the program starts Start Delay indicator (Départ Différé) – Light flashes when the program starts. [. . . ] Defects you can remedy yourself Before calling GIAS Service for technical advice please run through the following checklist. A charge will be made if the machine is found to be working or has been installed incorrectly or used incorrectly. If the problem persists after completing the recommended checks, please call GIAS Service, they may be able to assist you over the telephone. Drying time is too long/clothes are not dry enough… ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Have you selected the correct drying time/programme? [. . . ]