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| Product Type | Tumble Dryer |
| Brand | Otsein-Hoover |
| Model | VOHV 180-37 |
| Maximum Load (Cottons) | 8 kg |
| Maximum Load (Synthetics) | 4 kg |
| Drum Capacity | 115 litres |
| Height | 85 cm |
| Width | 60 cm |
| Depth | 60 cm |
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Current Rating | 10 A |
| Energy Efficiency Class | C |
| Drying Programmes | Time selector (0-170 min), Fast Iron |
| Heat Settings | High (for cottons) and Low (for synthetics/delicates) |
| Filter Type | Fluff filter with indicator light |
| Venting Hose Diameter | 110 mm |
| Venting Hose Length | 1.8 m |
| Control Type | Rotary dial and push buttons |
| Installation Type | Freestanding, vented |
| Adjustable Feet | Yes |
| Accessories Included | Vent kit, instruction manual, guarantee card, energy label |
| Safety Features | Earthed appliance, cool-down period, door safety switch |
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USER MANUAL VOHV 180-37 Otsein-Hoover
Unpacking the Product 3
Safety reminders....4
Installation 4
Use 4
The Laundry 4
Environmental Issues 5
GIAS Service 5
Installation....6
Electrical requirements 6
Adjusting the feet 6
Ventilation....7
Preparing the load 8
Clothes preparation 8
Sorting the load. 9
Drying advice....10
Do not tumble dry 10
Energy saving....10
Drying guide 10
Controls and indicators 11
Door and Filter 12
Opening the door 12
Filter....12
Filter care indicator 12
Operation 13
Cleaning and Routine Maintenance....14
Cleaning the dryer 14
Technical specifications....14
Troubleshooting....15
Customer Service....16
Spares....16
GIAS Service 16
Introduction
Please read and follow these instructions carefully and operate the machine accordingly. This booklet provides important guidelines for safe use, installation, maintenance and some useful advice for best results when using your machine.
Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners
Delivery information
Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance:
●Instruction manual
●Guarantee card
●Vent kit and instructions
●Energy label
Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. If it has, call for service by GIAS.
Failure to comply with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance. You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your machine is caused by misuse.
Unpacking the product
Remove the machine from its packaging close to the final location of the machine.
- Cut carefully around the base of the packaging and up one corner.
- Remove the polythene sleeve and lift the dryer off the polystyrene base.
Dispose of the packaging safely. Make sure it is out of the reach of children, it is a potential source of danger.
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Line drawing of a hand holding a door panel with a diagonal line (no text or symbols)Safety reminders
Installation
- Check that the product has no visible signs of damage before use. If damaged do not use and please call GIAS Service.
●Do not use adapters, multiple connectors and/or extensions.
●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 to that of 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.
●Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
●WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard.
●This machine is solely for domestic use, i.e. to dry household textiles and garments.
●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.
●Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are damp or wet.
●Do not lean on the door when loading the machine or use the door to lift or move the machine.
●Do not allow children to play with the machine or its controls.
● WARNING Do not use the product if the fluff filter is not in position or is damaged; fluff could be ignited.
● WARNING Where the hot surface symbol is located the temperature rise during operation of the tumble dryer may be in excess of 60 degrees C.
- Remove the plug from the electricity supply. Always remove the plug before cleaning the appliance.
●Do not continue to use this machine if it appears to be faulty.
●Lint and fluff must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside of the machine.
●The drum inside may be very hot. Always allow the dryer to complete the cool down period before removing the laundry.
The Laundry
●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.
Environmental Issues
●All packaging materials used are environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally-friendly means. Your local council will be able to give you details of current means of disposal.
●To ensure safety when disposing of an old tumble dryer disconnect the mains plug from the socket, cut the mains power cable and destroy this together with the plug. To prevent children shutting themselves in the machine break the door hinges or the door lock.
GIAS Service
●To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this appliance we recommend that any servicing or repairs are only carried out by an authorised GIAS Service engineer.
European directive 2002/96/EC
This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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.
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If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down, switch it off and disconnect the plug from the socket. Consult GIAS Service for possible repair.
Installation
You may be charged for a service call if a problem with your machine is caused by incorrect installation.
If the mains cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is ONLY obtainable from the GIAS spares service. It must be installed by a competent person.
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Hand holding a small mechanical component with directional arrows indicating rotation (no text or symbols)Electrical requirements
Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a voltage of 230V, 50 Hz single phase. Check that the supply circuit is rated to at least 10A.
Electricity can be extremely dangerous.
This appliance must be earthed.
The socket outlet and the plug on the appliance must be of the same type.
Do not use multiple adapters and/or extension leads.
The plug should be accessible for disconnection after the appliance has been installed.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes:
Blue NEUTRAL
Brown LIVE
Green and Yellow EARTH
CE Appliance complies with European Directive 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and subsequent amendments.
Do not plug the machine in and switch it on at the mains until the installation is completed.
For your safety, this dryer must be correctly installed.
If there is any doubt about installation, call GIAS Service for advice.
Adjusting the feet
Once the machine is in place the feet should be adjusted to ensure that the machine is level.
Ventilation
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.
●Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
- Check regularly that the air flowing through the dryer is not restricted.
- Check the fluff filter after use, and clean, if necessary.
●The inlet and outlets should be kept free from obstructions. To ensure adequate ventilation the space between the bottom of the machine and the floor must not be obstructed. There should be a gap of at least 12mm between the machine and any obstructions.
●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.
Installation of the Discharge Hose
It is essential to use a venting hose to carry the hot moist air away from the dryer unless the dryer is situated in a open space with a good air flow around it. Re-circulation of the moist air will prevent the efficient operation of the dryer.
The hose is assembled to the machine as shown. The hose may be fitted through a wall or through an open door or window. The hose is 110mm in diameter and will extend 1.8 meters.
The following guidelines should be followed when installing the discharge hose.
- Do not use two hoses joined together as the drying performance will be reduced.
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Line drawing of a hand holding a small object with a ruler, no text or symbols present●Do not restrict the flow of air through the hose e.g. by kinking it or fitting a smaller diameter connector to mount to a wall opening.
●Avoid the hose making U shaped curves as this will restrict the flow of air and increase the chance that water will collect in the hose.
- Check the hose regularly to remove any build-up of fluff or water that may have collected in it.
The following diagrams give examples of good and bad installations.
Preparing the load
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.
Do not overload the drum, large items when wet can exceed the maximum admissible clothes load (for example: sleeping bags, duvets).
Maximum drying weight
●Cottons Max. 8 kg
●Synthetics Max. 4 kg
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 'Delicados Sintéticos' button to select low drying temperature.
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.
Controls and indicators
Control panel and indicator lights
'ON/OFF' Button and Indicator – press to switch on, the indicator will light. 'ACRYLICS/SYNTHETICS' Button (Delicados Sintéticos) – 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 the drying time or the Fast Iron option (Planchado Rápido).
'FILTER CARE' Indicator (Filtro) – lights when the filter needs cleaning.
Door and Filter
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Pull on handle to open the door.
To restart the dryer, close the door and press On/Off.
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.
- Pull the filter upwards.
- Open filter as shown.
- Gently remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.
- Snap the filter together and push back into place.
Filter Care Indicator
'Filtro' lights when the filter needs cleaning.
If the laundry is not drying check that the filter is not clogged. The indicator will also light when the venting hose is blocked or kinked.
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Refer to the Drying guide table or the fabric labels to select the most suitable programme.
- Open the door and load the drum with laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder closure of the door.
- If drying delicate items press the 'Delicados Sintéticos' button to reduce the heat level. Press again on completion, to select high temperature.
HIGH heat setting LOW heat setting
●Turn the Drying Time Selector until the required drying time aligns with the dial.
●The 'Planchado Rápido' programme provides a conditioning and anti-crease function. The dryer will heat the load for 8 minutes followed by a 2 minute cool down period and is especially good for garments which may have been left for some time prior to ironing, in a linen basket for example. Garments may also become stiffened when dried outside on a washing line or inside on radiators. This process relaxes the creases in the fabric making ironing quicker and easier.
●Gently close the door pushing it slowly until you hear the door 'click' shut.
- Press the 'On/Off' button. The indicator will light and the drying cycle begins.
●The load is dried by tumbling in thermostatically controlled warm air. Cool air ✗ is used for the last 15 minutes to reduce creasing and cool the load ready for handling.
- When the programme is fully completed the drum will stop rotating and the dial will point to 0.
- Open the door and remove the load.
●Clean the filter after every drying cycle to ensure maximum dryer efficiency.
WARNING!
The drum, door and load may be very hot.
Cleaning and Routine Maintenance
IMPORTANT
Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning this appliance.
Cleaning the dryer
●Clean the filter after every drying cycle.
●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 periodically clean the inner door and gasket with a damp cloth.
Technical specifications
For electrical data refer to the rating label on the front of the dryer cabinet (with the door open).
Drum capacity 115 litres
Maximum load 8 kg
Height 85cm
Width 60cm
Depth 60cm
Energy Label Band C
Troubleshooting
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.
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 spin-dried?
●Does the filter need cleaning?
●Is the dryer overloaded?
●Is the venting hose kinked or blocked?
●Has the 'Delicados Sintéticos' 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?
●Has the fuse blown?
●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?
The dryer is noisy...
●Switch off the dryer and contact GIAS Service for advice.
The Filter Care Indicator is on...
●Does the filter need cleaning?
●Is the venting hose kinked or blocked?
Customer 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.
●Has been used incorrectly.
Spares
Always use genuine spares, available direct from GIAS Service.
GIAS Service
For service and repairs call your local GIAS Service engineer.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of any printing mistakes in this booklet. The manufacturer also reserves the right to make appropriate modifications to its products without changing the essential characteristics.
Introducción 19
Información de entrega....19
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- Introduction
- Delivery information
- Unpacking the product
- Safety reminders
- Installation
- Use
- The Laundry
- Environmental Issues
- GIAS Service
- European directive 2002/96/EC
- Electrical requirements
- Adjusting the feet
- Ventilation
- Installation of the Discharge Hose
- Preparing the load
- Clothes preparation
- Maximum drying weight
- Sort the load as follows:
- Drying advice
- Do not tumble dry:
- Energy saving
- ALWAYS
- NEVER
- Controls and indicators
- Control panel and indicator lights
- Door and Filter
- Opening the door
- WARNING!
- Filter
- Filter Care Indicator
- Operation
- Cleaning and Routine Maintenance
- IMPORTANT
- Cleaning the dryer
- Technical specifications
- Troubleshooting
- What might be the cause of...
- Defects you can remedy yourself
- Drying time is too long/clothes are not dry enough...
- The dryer does not operate...
- The dryer is noisy...
- The Filter Care Indicator is on...
- Customer Service
- Spares
- Ajuste de las patas
- Filtro
- Operación
Brand : Otsein-Hoover
Model : VOHV 180-37
Category : Tumble dryer