User manual HOOVER VHV 380

[. . . ] The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer. 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as described in this manual. [. . . ] Re-recirculation of the moist air will prevent the efficient operation of the dryer. The hose may be fitted through a wall or through an open door or window. 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 40005135. qxd 25/07/2007 14:40 Page 10 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. During the last 15 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air. 10 40005135. qxd 25/07/2007 14:40 Page 11 Controls and indicators PROGRESS DISPLAY FILTER CARE INDICATOR PROGRAMME SELECTOR ACRYLIC/SYNTHETIC BUTTON START/PAUSE BUTTON DELAY START ON/OFF BUTTON BUTTON Control panel and indicator lights Programme Selector ­ select the required programme On/Off button and indicator ­ press to switch on, the indicator will light Delay Start button ­ allows the user to delay the start of the drying cycle (see details of Operation on page 16) Start/Pause button ­ press Start/Pause to commence the selected drying programme Acrylic/Synthetic button ­ press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, the indicator above the button will light up. Low Heat ­ Indicator light ON High Heat ­ Indicator light OFF FILTER CARE Indicator ­ lights when the filter needs cleaning Progress display START ­ When the dryer is switched On the START indicator will flash, when the programme starts the START indicator will light up 60' ­ Indicator lights when there is less than 60 minutes left until completion of the programme 15' ­ Indicator lights when there is less than 15 minutes left until completion of the programme. At this stage of the drying cycle the machine enters the Cool down phase STOP ­ Indicator lights when the programme is finished. 11 40005135. qxd 25/07/2007 14:41 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 Start/Reset 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. The indicator will also light when the venting hose is blocked or kinked. 12 40005135. qxd 25/07/2007 14:41 Page 13 Selecting the Programme The Hoover Sensor Dry machine gives many options for drying the laundry to suit all circumstances. The table below lists the programmes and the function of each programme. For small loads and separate items or pre-dried fabrics with low moisture content, use the timed programmes. Set the programme between 30 and 75 minutes depending on the load size and dryness required, and select high or low heat depending upon the fabric type. If the sensor does not detect the item the dryer will only operate for 10 minutes before going into cooldown. If the load is too large or too wet to tumble dry the dryer will automatically go into cooldown after 185 minutes. Programme Bone Dry Extra Dry Cupboard Dry Iron Dry Description Select the degree of dryness that you require. This ranges from Bone Dry for bath towels and bathrobes, through Cupboard Dry for items that will be put away without ironing, to the programme that leaves the laundry suitable for ironing. A gentle programme specially created to get woollens softer after air-drying. This delicate warm air cycle, lasting 12 minutes, can also be used to get woollens 'refreshed' after being stored in the wardrobe. The Fast Iron programme provides a conditioning and anticrease 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. [. . . ]