User manual HOOVER VHC180

[. . . ] If damaged do not use and please call our national number: 08705 400 600. Never install the dryer against curtains and be sure to prevent items from falling or collecting behind the dryer. The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side of the door to that of the tumble dryer. Use This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. [. . . ] NEVER install the dryer up against curtains. 08705 400 600 (Eire 018301 666) AIR INLET VENTS AIR OUTLETS AIR OUTLETS IN THE BASE 8 40005100. qxd 17/05/2007 16:14 Page 9 Preparing the load Before using the tumble dryer for the first time: Please read this instruction book thoroughly. 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. During the last 15 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air. 10 40005100. qxd 17/05/2007 16:14 Page 11 Controls and indicators DRYING TIME SELECTOR EMPTY WATER INDICATOR FILTER CARE INDICATOR ON/OFF BUTTON ACRYLIC/SYNTHETIC BUTTON Control panel and indicator lights `ON/OFF Button and Indicator ­ press to switch on, the indicator will light. `ACRYLIC/SYNTHETIC' 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 40005100. qxd 17/05/2007 16:15 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/OFF' button. WARNING!Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. 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 40005100. qxd 17/05/2007 16:15 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 40005100. qxd 17/05/2007 16:15 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]