User manual HOOVER HNC170

[. . . ] Never install the dryer against curtains and be sure to prevent items from falling or collecting behind the dryer. Use WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard. This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Ensure that the instructions for installation and use are fully understood before operating the appliance. [. . . ] Place clothes loosely in the drum to make sure that they don't get tangled. Maximum drying weight Cottons Max. 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. 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. When the container is full the `EMPTY WATER' indicator on the control panel will light, and the container MUST be emptied. However, we recommend that the container is emptied after each drying cycle. NOTE: Very little water will collect during the first few cycles of a new machine as an internal reservoir is filled first. To remove the container 1. Gently pull the bottom of the kickplate so that it unclips from the dryer. The top section can then be unhinged allowing the kickplate to be completely removed. 2. Pull firmly on the handgrip and slide the water container out of the dryer. Support the container with both hands. 5. Open the lid located on the top of the container and empty the water. 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. Refit the kickplate. 5. 6. 14 Operation Refer to the Drying guide table or the fabric labels to select the most suitable programme. If drying delicate items press the `ACRYLICS/SYNTHETICS' button to reduce the heat level. HIGH heat setting LOW heat setting Turn the `DRYING TIME' Selector until the required drying time aligns with the dial. The Fast Iron programme provides a conditioning and anti-crease function. [. . . ] Hoover guarantees all parts of this product for 5 years from the date of purchase. During that time Hoover will replace or repair all defective parts free of charge, except for parts subject to fair wear and tear such as belts. The call out fee and labour costs are chargeable after the first 12 months. To qualify for benefits under the guarantee, you must be able to provide proof of date of purchase and the appliance must have been installed and used in accordance with the instructions described in this manual. [. . . ]