User manual HOOVER HWM 120 TS

[. . . ] 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 Vent kit and instructions 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 Unpacking the product Remove the machine from its packaging close to the final location of the machine. [. . . ] 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. 6 Installation Electrical requirements 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 specification. If the fuse cover is lost, do not use the plug until it is replaced. 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. 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. 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. 9 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 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 HEAVY LOAD 120-140 min ­ ­ MEDIUM LOAD 100-120 min 50-70 min 40-50 min LIGHT LOAD 30-50 min 30-40 min 20-30 min During the last 15 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air. 10 Controls and indicators FILTER CARE INDICATOR ON BUTTON ACRYLICS/SYNTHETICS BUTTON DRYING TIME SELECTOR Control panel and indicator lights `ON' Button and Indicator ­ press to switch on, the indicator will light. `ACRYLICS/SYNTHETICS' Button ­ press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, press again to select high temperature. HIGH heat setting LOW heat setting `DRYING TIME' Selector ­ selects the drying time or the Fast Iron option. [. . . ] Check using another appliance such as a table lamp. Is the plug properly connected to the mains supply?Is the dryer switched on, both at the mains supply and at the machine?Has the drying time or the programme been selected? [. . . ]