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USER MANUAL GCS 91013A2S CANDY

INSTRUCTION BOOK Heat Pump Tumble Dryer English

• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

• WARNING Do not tumble dry fabrics treated with dry cleaning fluids.

• WARNING Foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, when heated become ignited by spontaneous combustion. Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads MUST NOT be dried in the tumble dryer.

• Always refer to the laundry care labels for directions on suitability for drying.

• Clothes should be spin dried or thoroughly wrung before they are put into the tumble dryer. Clothes that are dripping wet should not be put into the dryer.

• Lighters and matches must not be left in pockets and NEVER use flammable liquids near the machine.

• Glass fibre curtains should NEVER be put in this machine. Skin irritation may occur if other garments are contaminated with the glass fibres.

• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.

• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions. The Laundry0 EN6 Air Outlets in the Base

• Adequate ventilation must be provided in the room where the tumble dryer is located to prevent gases from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires, being drawn into the room during operation of the tumble dryer.

• Installing the rear of the appliance close to a wall or vertical surface.

• There should be a gap of at least 12 mm between the machine and any obstrubtions.The inlet and outlet should be kept clear of obstruction.To ensure adequate ventilation the space between the bottom of the machine and the floor must not be obstructed.

• Check regularly that the air flowing through the dryer is not restricted.

• Check frequently the fluff filter after use, and clean, if necessary.

• 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.

• In cases where the dryer is installed on top of a washing machine, a suitable stacking kit must be used according to the follow configuration. -Stacking kit Mod 35100019: for minimum washing machine depth 49 cm -Stacking kit Mod 35900120: for minimum washing machine depth 51 cm The stacking kit shall be one of that above, obtainable from our spare service. The stacking kit shall be one of that above, obtainable from our spare service. The instructions for installation and any fixing attachments, are provided with the staking kit. Ventilation 0 EN6 Do not install the product in a low temperature room or in a room where there is a risk of frost occurring. At temperature around freezing point the product may not be able to operate properly: there is a risk of damage if the water is allowed to freeze in the hydraulic circuit (valves, hoses, pumps). For a better product performance the ambient room temperature must be between +2°C and +35°C. Please note that operating in cold condition (between +2 and +15°C) might simply some water condensation and water drops on floor.0 EN8

DRAIN HOSE : FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

To avoid emptying the water container after each drying cycle, the water can be discharged directly to a waste water drain pipe (the same drainage system as household sinks). Water Bye-Laws prohibit connection to a surface water drain. The waste water drain pipe should be located adjacent to the tumble dryer. The kit consists of:1 hose and 1 tap. WARNING! Switch off and remove the tumble dryer plug from the electricity supply before carrying out any work. Fit the Hose as Follows:

hose from the kit, (using the connector a n d p i p e c l i p s supplied), to the hose removed from the bridge connection.

5. Once the machine is

in place, check the bottom to ensure that the new hose does not kink when pushing the tumble dryer into position.

drain hose to the waste Water pipe.

m a i n s e l e c t r i c i t y supply. Caution: If the product is in different side, wait at least 4 hours before switching on so that the oil can flow back into t h e c o m p r e s s o r. Failure to do this could result in damage to the compressor. 1.Flip the machine slowly to the right side.

pipe is situated at the right-hand side of the machine (see the picture). A grey hose connects to the bridge at the left hand side of the machine. Using pliers, remove the pipe retaining clip from the bridge.

3. Pull the hose off the

bridge connection.Before using the tumble dryer for the first time: Please read this instruction book thoroughly. Remove all items packed inside drum. 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. Turn the articles inside out. Place clothes loosely in the drum to make sure that they don't get tangled. 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. IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion). During the last 15 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air. Do Not Tumble Dry: 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. Do not overload the drum, large items when wet can exceed the maximum admissible clothes load (for example: sleeping bags, duvets). 10 Kg 9 Kg 8 Kg 7 Kg 6 Kg 4 Kg 4 Kg 4 Kg 3,5 Kg 3 KgMax. Max. Maximum Drying WeightCottonsSynthetics Sort the Load as Follows

• By care symbols These can be found on the collar or inside seam: Suitable for tumble drying. Tumble drying at high temperature. Tumble drying at low temperature only. Do not tumble dry. 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. towels from thin underwear).

• By type of fabric Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table linen. Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of polyester or polyamid, as well as for cotton/synthetic mixes.

• By drying level Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. For delicate articles press the Delicates button to select low drying temperature. 0 EN9

PREPARING THE LOADCONTROLS AND INDICATORS

The Candy Sensor Dry machine gives many options for drying the laundry to suit all circumstances. The table on the next page lists the programmes and the function of each programme. Note: The sensor may not detect a small load of small articles. For small loads and separate items or pre-dried fabrics with low moisture content, use the timed programmes. 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 approximately 3 hours.In these cases we advise to use a time cycles between 30 and 75minutes depending on the load size and dryness required, and select high or low heat depending upon the fabric type.

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME

Control Panel and Indicator Lights 10 EN Start/PauseButtonFilter CareIndicatorProgrammeDisplayProgrammeSelectorTime Selection ButtonAcrylic Synthetic ButtonAnti-Crease ButtonDelay Start ButtonSELECTING THE PROGRAMME 11 EN PROGRAMME Wool Mix & Dry Rapid 40’ Shirts Time Jeans No Crease Iron Dry Perfect Home Store Dry Hang Dry IDEAL FOR Leave clothes slightly damp to allow easier ironing. Time: around 1h and 50 min. Clothes you don’t need to iron, but just hang after the drying cycle. Time: around 2h and 30 min. Clothes you want to fold and store without ironing, e.g. shirts in mixed fabrics, socks, baby clothes. Time: around 2h and 45 min. Clothes you want completely dryed, e.g. towels, bathrobes, table clothes or sheet. Time: around 3h. To soften your woollen clothes or to simply refresh them after a long time in the wardrobe. Time: 12 min. To dry mixed cotton and synthetic clothes: save time and no need to separate the washing and dry them in different cycles. Time: around 2h (max 4 kg). To dry shirts both cotton and synthetic fabrics. Time: 1h for 2kg of synthetic shirts (around 10 shirts); 1h and 20 min for 3 kg of cotton shirts (around 10 shirts). If you want to choose drying times, from 30 to 180 minutes. By selecting “20 min” you choose a “cool programme”, ideal to refresh clothes and to remove eventual smells. To dry up to 4 kg of Jeans (around 5 pairs). The programme works for around 2h, but timing can change according to the load and washing spin speed. Jeans programme can only be used for 100% cotton items, please do not mix colours nor dry jeans with embroideries or accessories. Clothes you just need to refresh. Good for items of clothing which have been left prior to ironing or if they have been dried outside or on radiators. This programme has a specific Anti-Crease function that relaxes fibres and makes easier ironing. Time: 9 min + 3 min cool down. For dry, refreshed and ready to dress clothes in onyl 40 minutes. Sensor system keeps under control the temperature to have always the best result. Max 2 kg.DOOR and FILTER WARNING! When the tumble dryer is in use the drum and door may be VERY HOT. 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 Care Indicator DO NOT USE WATER TO CLEAN THE FILTER. IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before each drying cycle. 1 . P u l l t h e f i l t e r upwards.

2. Open filter as shown.

3. Gently remove lint

using a soft brush or your fingertips. 4 . S n a p t h e f i l t e r together and push back into place. Lights when the filter needs cleaning. If the laundry is not drying check that the filter is not clogged. Filter 12 EN To Clean the Condenser Filter 1 . R e m o v e t h e kickplate.

2. Turn the two locking

levers anti-clockwise and pull out the front cover.

3. Gently remove the

filter frame and clean any dust or fluff with a cloth from the filter. Do not use water to clean the filter.

4. Remove the sponge

gently from its place and then wash the sponge by holding it under a running tap turning it so to remove any dust or fluff.

5. Refit the front cover

ensuring it is in the c o r r e c t w a y ( a s indicated by the arrow) and pushed firmly into place. Lock the two levers by turning them clockwise.

6. Refit the kickplate.

WARNING! If you open the door mid cycle, before the cool-down cycle has completed,the handle may be hot. Please use extreme caution when attempting to empty the water reservoir during the cycle. To restart the dryer, close the door and press Start / Pause button. Pull on handle to open the door.OPERATION

1. Open the door and load the drum with

laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder closure of the door.

2. Gently close the door pushing it slowly until

you hear the door 'click' shut.

3. Turn the Programme Selector dial to select

the required drying programme (see Programme Guide).

4. If drying synthetics, acrylics or delicate

items, press the button to reduce the heat level. The indicator will light up when the machine is in low heat setting. To deselect in the first few minutes of the programme, press the button , after this time reset the machine to change the setting.

5. Press the button. The dryer will start

automatically and the indicator above the button will be continuously lit.

6. If the door is opened during the programme

to check the laundry, it is necessary to press to recommence drying after the door has been closed.

7. When the cycle is nearing completion the

machine will enter the cool down phase, the clothes will be tumbled in cool air allowing the load to cool down.

8. Following the completion of the cycle the

drum will rotate intermittently to minimize creasing. This will continue until the machine is switched OFF or the door is opened. Do not open the door during the automatic programs in order to obtain a proper drying. 13 EN WATER CONTAINER The water removed from the laundry during the drying cycle is collected in a container inside the door of the dryer. When the container is full the 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 out the

water container holding the handle. When it is full the water container will weigh about 6 kg. 2 . T i l t t h e w a t e r container to empty the water out through the spout. When empty, replace the water container back as shown; first insert the base of the container into position as shown then gentle push the top into position.

restart the cycle. NOTE: If you have the option of drainage near to the dryer you can use the discharge kit to provide a permanent drainage for the water c o l l e c t e d i n t h e container of the dryer. This means that you don't have to empty the water container.IMPORTANT Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning this appliance. Cleaning the Dryer ●Clean the filter and empty the water container after every drying cycle. ●Regularly clean the condenser. ●After each period of use, wipe the inside of the drum and leave the door open for a while to allow circulation of air to dry it. ● Wipe the outside of the machine and the door with a soft cloth. ● DO NOT use abrasive pads or cleaning agents. ● To prevent the door sticking or the build up of fluff clean the inner door and gasket with a damp cloth after every drying cycle. WARNING! The Drum, door and load may be very hot.

CLEANING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Delay Start Function Cancelling and Resetting the Programme To cancel a programme press the button for 3 seconds. In the TIME CONTROL display 0:00 Light will flash to indicate that it has been reset. The Delay Start Function allows the user to delay the start of the drying cycle by 1 to 24 hours. When the function is first selected the display will show a delay of 1 hour, subsequent presses of the button will increase the delay with 1 hour steps. To commence the programme press and the appliance will complete the drying cycle at the end of this time. The indicator light will flash to indicate that the start delay is in progress. OPERATION 14 EN Drying Guide Drying Guide For electrical data refer to the rating label on the front of the dryer cabinet (with the door open). WARNING! The Drum, door and load may be very hot. EN 61121 Programme Programme To Use -DRY COTTON-HANG DRY -IRON DRY -HANG DRY + SYNTHETIC -IRON DRY COTTON -EASY-CARE TEXTILE Information for Test Laboratory Technical Specifications Drum capacity 115Maximum load See energy labelHeight 85 cmWidth 60 cmDepth 60 cmEnergy class See energy label The standard cycle HANG DRY ( ) is the most energy efficient and best suited for drying normal wet cotton laundry. The table in last page shows the approximate time and energy consumption of the main drying programmes. Power consumption of off-mode 0,20 WPower consumption of on-mode 0,75 WTROUBLESHOOTING What Might be the Cause of... Defects you can remedy yourself Before calling GIAS Service for technical advice please run through the following checklist. A charge will be made if the machine is found to be working or has been installed incorrectly or used incorrectly. If the problem persists after completing the recommended checks, please call GIAS Service, they may be able to assist you over the telephone. Time display to end could change during drying cycle. The time to end is continuously checked during the drying cycle and the time is adjusted to give the best estimation time. The displayed time may increase or decrease during the cycle and this is normal. Drying time is too long/clothes are not dry enough…

• Have you selected the correct drying time/programme?

• Were the clothes too wet? Were the clothes thoroughly wrung or spindried?

• Does the filter need cleaning?

• Is the dryer overloaded?

• Has the option been selected from a previous cycle? The dryer does not operate…

• Is there a working electricity supply to the dryer? Check using another appliance such as a table lamp.

• Is the plug properly connected to the mains supply?

• Is there a power failure?

• Is the door fully closed?

• Is the dryer switched on, both at the mains supply and at the machine?

• Has the drying time or the programme been selected? ● Has the machine been switched on again after opening the door? 15 EN The dryer is noisy…

• Switch off the dryer and contact GIAS Service for advice. The Indicator is on…

• Does the filter need cleaning? The Indicator is on…

• Does the water container need emptying? CUSTOMER SERVICE Spares GIAS Service Should there still be a problem with your dryer after completing all the recommended checks, please call GIAS Service for advice. They may be able to assist you over the telephone or arrange for a suitable appointment for an engineer to call under the terms of your guarantee. However, a charge may be made if any of the following applies to your machine:

• Is found to be in working order.

• Has not been installed in accordance with the installation instructions.

pipe is situated at the right-hand side of the machine (see the picture). A grey hose connects to the bridge at the left hand side of the machine. Using pliers, remove the pipe retaining clip from the bridge.

3. Pull the hose off the

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