User manual HOOVER HNC175

[. . . ] By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 4 40003460. qxd 29/06/2005 16:59 Page 5 Safety reminders Installation Check that the product has no visible signs of damage before use. [. . . ] 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. Place clothes loosely in the drum to make sure that they don't get tangled. Maximum drying weight Cottons Max. `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 drying time or the Fast Iron option. `FILTER CARE' Indicator ­ lights when the filter needs cleaning. `EMPTY WATER' Indicator ­ lights when the water container is full. 11 40003460. qxd 29/06/2005 17:00 Page 12 Door and Filter Opening the door Pull on handle to open the door. To restart the dryer, close the door and press the `ON' button. WARNING!When the tumble dryer is in use the drum and door may be VERY HOT. Filter IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before each drying cycle. Snap the filter together and push back into place. Filter Care Indicator Lights when the filter needs cleaning. If the laundry is not drying check that the filter is not clogged. 12 40003460. qxd 29/06/2005 17:00 Page 13 Water Container The water removed from the laundry during the drying cycle is collected in a container at the bottom of the dryer. 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. When full, the water container will weigh about 4kg. 13 40003460. qxd 29/06/2005 17:01 Page 14 3. 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]