User manual HOOVER VHV 380X

[. . . ] 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 information Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance: Instruction manual Guarantee card Vent kit and instructions Energy label Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. [. . . ] 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. There should be a gap of at least 12mm between the machine and any obstructions. 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. installation of the Discharge Hose 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 flow around it. Re-circulation 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 following guidelines should be followed when installing the discharge hose. Do not use two hoses joined together as the drying performance will be Do not restrict the flow of air through the hose e. 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. Do not overload the drum, large items when wet can exceed the Maximum admissible clothes load (for example: sleeping bags, Before using the tumble dryer for the first time: Please read this instruction book thoroughly. Wipe the inside of the drum and door with A damp cloth to remove any dust which may have settled in transit. clothes preparation 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. Place clothes loosely in the drum to make sure that they don't get tangled. 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. [. . . ] dO NOT use abrasive pads or cleaning agents. To prevent the door sticking or the build up of fluff periodically clean the inner door and gasket with a damp cloth. IMPORTANT Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning this appliance. For electrical data refer to the Rating label on the front of the What might be the cause of. [. . . ]