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Introduction

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Delivery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpacking the Product

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Safety reminders

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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Environmental Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation

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Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Ventilation

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Preparing the load

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Clothes preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sorting the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Drying advice

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Do not tumble dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Energy saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Drying guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Controls and indicators 

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Door and Filter

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Opening the door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter care indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Water container

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To remove the container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Condenser

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To remove the condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operation

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Cleaning and Routine Maintenance

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Cleaning the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting

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Customer Service

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Hoover Spares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Your Guarantee

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Hoovercare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Contents

40003460.qxd  29/06/2005  16:58  Page 2

Summary of Contents for HNC 175

Page 1: ...Instruction Book Condenser Tumble Dryer 40003460 qxd 01 07 2005 11 23 Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...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 Water container 13 To remove the container 13 Condenser 14 To remove the condenser 14 Operation 15 Cleaning and Routine Maintenance 16 Cleaning the dryer 16 Technical specifications 16 Troubleshooting 17 Customer Service 18 Hoover Spar...

Page 3: ...the appliance Instruction manual Guarantee card Energy label 3 Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit If it has call for service by GIAS Call 08705 400 600 If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down switch it off disconnect the plug from the socket and do not tamper with the appliance Consult GIAS Service for possible repair Call 08705 400 600 Failure to compl...

Page 4: ...his 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 t...

Page 5: ...ting 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 temp...

Page 6: ...on may occur if other garments are contaminated with the glass fibres Garments treated or contaminated with flammable cleaning sprays or liquids such as petrol cooking oil or aerosol sprays MUST NOT be put in this machine Enviromental Issues All packaging materials used are environmentally friendly and recyclable Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally friendly means Your local co...

Page 7: ...liance 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 Adjusting the feet Once the machine is in place the feet should be adjusted to ensure that the machine is level Adjust the four feet to ensure the machine...

Page 8: ...he 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 ...

Page 9: ...llar 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 fabri...

Page 10: ...an 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 Drying guide The table shows approximate drying times depending on the type of fabric and dampness of the clothes 10 Drying advice HEAT SETTING HIGH LOW LOW HEAVY LOAD 140 165 min MEDIUM LOAD 70 80 min 70 80 min 50 65 min LIGHT...

Page 11: ...igh 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 Controls and indicators ACRYLICS SYNTHETICS BUTTON ON BUTTON FILTER CARE INDICATOR EMPTY WATER INDICATOR DRYING TIME SELECTOR 40003460 qxd 29 06 2005 16 59 Pag...

Page 12: ... cycle 1 Pull the filter upwards 2 Open filter as shown 3 Gently remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips 4 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 Door and Filter WARNING When the tumble dryer is in use the drum and door may be VERY HOT 40003460 qxd 2...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...arly check that the condenser is clean To remove the condenser 1 Remove the kickplate see page 13 2 Turn the two locking levers anti clockwise and pull out the condenser 3 Pull out the condenser unit 4 Gently remove any dust or fluff with a cloth then wash the unit by holding it under a running tap turning it so that water flows between the plates to remove any dust or fluff 5 Refit the condenser ...

Page 15: ...arments may also become stiffened when dried outside on a washing line or inside on radiators The Fast Iron 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 button The indicator will light and the drying cycle begins The load is dried by tumbling in thermostatically controlled warm ai...

Page 16: ...r 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 Drum capacity 115 litres Maximum load 7 5 kg Height 85cm Width 60cm Depth 60cm Energy Label Band C 16 Cleaning and Routine Maintenance IMPORTANT Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning this applianc...

Page 17: ...ryer free from obstructions Has the ACRYLICS SYNTHETICS 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 an...

Page 18: ...ll 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 HOOVER Spares Always use genuine Hoover spares available direct from GIAS Service GIAS Service For service and repairs call your local engineer on our natio...

Page 19: ...rantees 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 appl...

Page 20: ...ity 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 40003460 40003460 qxd 29 06 2005 17 01 Page 20 ...

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