GCH 9813NA1-S - Tumble dryer CANDY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GCH 9813NA1-S CANDY

Heat Pump Tumble Dryer

8 KG

A+ ENERGY

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Introduction 3

Delivery Information 3

Safety Reminders 3

Use 4

Installation 5

The Laundry 5

Ventilation 6

Environmental Issues 7

Gias Service 7

Electrical Requirements 7

Adjusting the Feet 7

Drain Hose Kit: Fitting Instructions 8

Preparing the Load 9

Clothes Preparation 9

Do Not Tumble Dry 9

Energy Saving 9

Sorting the Load 9

Drying Guide 9

Controls and Indicators 10

Selecting the Programme 11

Door and Filter 12

Opening the Door 12

Filter 12

Filter Care Indicator 12

Water Container 13

To Remove the Container 13

Condenser 13

To Remove the Condenser 13

Operation 13

Delay Start Function 14

Cancelling and Resetting the Programme 14

Cleaning and Routine Maintenance 14

Cleaning the Dryer 14

Technical Specifications 14

Troubleshooting 15

Customer Service 15

Spares 15

Gias Service 15

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
  • 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.

SAFETY REMINDERS

Use

•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
- WARNING Misuse of a tumble driver may create a fire hazard.

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY REMINDERS

Use

• 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 final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be damaged.
  • Maximum load drying weight : 8 kg
• The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
• 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.

INTRODUCTION

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 the tumble dryer.

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.

SAFETY REMINDERS

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.

• 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 obstructions. 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 instructions for installation and any fixing attachments, are provided with the staking kit.

Important: During transport ensure that the dryer is in an upright position, if it's necessary you can only flip in the side shown;

Caution: If the product is in different side, wait at least 4 hours before switching on so that the oil can flow back into the compressor. Failure to do this could result in damage to the compressor.

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.

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.

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. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

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.

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.

SAFETY REMINDERS

Electrical Requirements

Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a voltage of 220-240V, 50 Hz single phase. Check that the supply circuit is rated to at least 6A.

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.

CE Appliance complies with European Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and subsequent amendments.

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 spares service. It must be installed by a competent person.

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.

DRAIN HOSE KIT: FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

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 imply some water condensation and water drops on floor.

1. Attach the black hose from the kit, (using the connector and pipe clips supplied), to the hose removed from the bridge connection.

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:

1. Flip the machine slowly to the right side.

2. The waste water 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.

1. Once the machine is in place, check the bottom to ensure that the new hose does not kink when pushing the tu mble dryer into position.

2. Connect the new drain hose to the waste Water pipe.

3. Connect to the mains electricit 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 the compressor. Failure to do this could result in damage to the compressor.

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 caresymbols 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 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.

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 (roughly) the load is always tumbled in cool air

Do not overload the drum, large items when wet can exceed the maximum admissible clothes

Maximum Drying Weight

• Cottons Max. 8 kg
• Synthetics Max. 4kg

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 tumbledry.

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 driving level

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Control Panel and Indicator Lights

Knob: You can turn it in both directions to choose the required programme.

Time selection ☑: To modify the drying timing of required programme; it works only with certain programmes.

Delay start ⏻: To delay the start of the drying cycle and to dry your laundry when electricity costs less (please see dedicated section)

Delicate fabrics: When pulled, this indicator 📋 turns off and this new one 🌐 turns on; with this special function, the drying temperature is lower to better protect your delicate clothes.

Anti-Crease Button ☐ – Select the anti-crease function at the end of drying cycle. The drum keeps moving at regular phases to refresh the laundry.

Cool down ⚙ : This indicator turns on during the final cool phase of the cycle.

Start/Pause ▷: To start the programme required or to pause the cycle.

Automatic programmes: Depending on desired programme, specific indicators turn on (please see "programme list"); ECO indicator turns on when you select a low consumption programme.

Filter care ⚙ : When on, please clean the filters.

Full water tank 📋 : When on, please empty the water tank.

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME

This machine has a special Sensor Dry to help you choose your preferred programme simply by selecting the level of dryness wanted.

For small loads and pre-dried clothes, please use a Timing programme and select "Delicate fabrics" button to lower the temperature inside the drum.

If the Sensor does not detect any item, this Dryer will work for only 10 minutes before starting the Cool down phase.

If the load is too big or too wet, this Dryer will automatically work for 3 hours and then start the Cool down phase.

At the end of each programme, there is always the Cool Down phase: it is a cool-air refresh phase of around 15 minutes.

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME	IDEAL FOR
Perfect Home	Clothes you want completely dried, e.g. towels, bathrobes, table clothes or sheet. Time: around 3h.
Store Dry	Clothes you want to fold and store without ironing, e.g. shirts in mixed fabrics, socks, baby clothes. Time: around 2h and 45 min.
Hang Dry	Clothes you don't need to iron, but just hang after the drying cycle. Time: around 2h and 30 min.
Iron Dry	Leave clothes slightly damp to allow easier ironing. Time: around 1h and 50 min.
No Crease	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.
Wool	To soften your woollen clothes or to simply refresh them after a long time in the wardrobe. Time: 12 min.
Mix & Dry	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).
Shirts	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).
Rapid 40 Min.	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.
Time	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.
Jeans	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.

Opening the Door

Pull on handle to open the door.

To restart the dryer, close the door and press ▷III .

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

IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before each drying cycle.

Do not operate the dryer without the filters. Clogged filters can increase the drying time and cause damage which may result in expensive repair costs.

1. Pull the filte upwards.

2. Open filter as shown.

3. Gently remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.

4. Snap the filt together and push back into place.

Filter Care Indicator

● Lights when the filter needs cleaning.

Check and clean the main filter in the door and the condenser filters allocated in the bottom of the dryer, If the laundry is not drying check that the filter is not clogged.

To Clean the Condenser Filter

1. Remove the 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 correct way (as indicated by the arrow) and pushed firmly into place. Lock the two levers by turning them clockwise.

6. Refit the kickplate.

DO NOT USE WATER TO CLEAN THE FILTER.

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.

1. Tilt the water 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.

1. Press ▷Button to 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 collected in the container of the dryer. This means that you don't have to employ the water container.

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.

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.

OPERATION

Delay Start Function

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.

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.

CLEANING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Dryer

• Clean the filter and empty the water container after every drying cycle.
  • Regularly clean the filters.
• 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.

Technical Specifications

Drum capacity	115 litres
Maximum load	8 kg
Height	85 cm
Width	60 cm
Depth	60 cm
Energy Label Band	A +

Information for Test Laboratory

EN 61121 Programme	Programme To Use
-DRY COTTON	-HANG DRY
-IRON DRY COTTON	-IRON DRY
-EASY-CARE TEXTILE	-HANG DRY + SYNTHETIC

IMPORTANT Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning this appliance.

For electrical data refer to the rating label on the front of the dryer cabinet (with the door open).

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.

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 is noisy...

- Switch off the dryer and contact GIAS Service for advice.

The ◎ Indicatorison...

- Does the filter need cleaning?

The Indicator is on...

- Does the water container need emptying?

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.

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