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If it still won’t work...

Spare parts

Disposal of your product

if something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve been
through the check-list on the previous page:

1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains.

2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer

on the telephone number provided on the guarantee card.

When you contact us we will want  to know the following:
1. Your name, address and postcode.
2. Your telephone number.
3. Clear and concise details of the fault.
4. The model number and the serial number of your dryer.
5. The date of purchase enter the date here.

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Please make sure you have all these details ready when you call.

Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of
equipment.
‘DIY” repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you
in danger, could damage the appliance, and might mean you lose
cover under the Parts Guarantee.
If you do experience a problem with the appliance don’t take risks,
call in our Ser vice Engineer. Our Spare Par ts are designed
exclusively to fit your appliance. Do not use them for any other
purpose as you may create a safety hazard.

To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your
product safely. The door and lid should be removed and mains cable
cut off flush with the appliance ensuring that the mains plug can no
longer be plugged into a mains socket. The items must then be
disposed of safely.

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives.
Low Voltage Equipment
72/23/EEC
93/68/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89/336/EEC
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC

Contact the Service Office    (0870 6070805)

Summary of Contents for G74V

Page 1: ...Tumble dryer Instructions for installation and use G74V ...

Page 2: ...es wrong If it still won t work 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar wi...

Page 3: ...se NEVER Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting NEVER Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and detergent then well rinsed and spun NEVER Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning NEVER Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such as petrol oil paint hair lacquer creams cooking fat or oil NEVER Tumble dry rubber foam rubber plastic plas...

Page 4: ...l ALWAYS Clean the filter it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff after EACH drying cycle ALWAYS Observe the rules for drying garments In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a tumble dryer unless they are labelled Superwash Machine washable or have the May be tumble dried symbol If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine Unlike other materials the mechanism of woo...

Page 5: ... GREEN YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If a replacement plug is to be fitted the appropriate wire must be connected to the correct terminal as follows Connect Green Yellow to terminal marked Earth or Green or Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red If the plug being replaced is a non rewirable type then the cut off plug must be disposed of safel...

Page 6: ...f the drum before you first use it to remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit NOTE When the dryer is in use avoid touching the back of the machine as it may be hot See The Controls FLUFF FILTER Clean after each use Rating plate Air intake grille Vent hose fitted here Caution Hot Rear venting with hose Drum ...

Page 7: ...to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels including open fires A vent hose must always be fitted when the dryer is used in conjunction with Mobile Venting The hose must be fitted securely into the back of the dryer see diagram on previous page If possible it is always best to connect the hose to a permanent outlet close to the dryer see instructions below En...

Page 8: ...cularly important that the vent hose adaptor is fitted securely thus preventing any moisture laden air from being emitted back into the room NOTE The dryer should not be pushed so far back that the hose adaptor is pulled out of position or the hose squashed The hose should be kept clear of the air intake grille and kinks or U bends avoided as these will obstruct the hose or trap condensation For o...

Page 9: ... carefully in the drum pushing them well towards the back and away from the door seal Close the door 5 Select the relevant heat setting see section Sorting your laundry 6 Select drying time required The machine will start 7 When finished open the door and take out the laundry Clean and replace the fluff filter 8 Switch off electricity and remove plug from socket WARNING WHEN SWITCHING ON OR OFF PL...

Page 10: ... open door grip handle and pull towards you If the door is opened while the dryer is in use the drying programme cuts out automatically and the machine stops When the door is closed the dryer will restart but you will not need to reset the timer control You can however reset the Timer Control at any stage should you wish To select high heat Cottons and Synthetics the Heat Selection switch must be ...

Page 11: ...without creasing To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying load the charts below show the approximate weights of some every day washing items If you group small cotton or terry towelling items with a synthetic fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to finish them off Maximum load siz...

Page 12: ... rainwear or any other articles which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances e g towels contaminated with hair lacquer Fibreglass e g some types of curtains Items which have been dry cleaned Woollens Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do in washing The movement of the tumble drying action causes the woollen fibre to shrink and distort Garments with the ITCL Code see Items...

Page 13: ...starch solution than you would when drying the items on the washing line Make sure that as much of the solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing dampness If they are overdried the starch will powder leaving the fabric limp which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise To make sure all your tumble dr...

Page 14: ...rip the plastic handle and pull filter upwards see diagram The fluff that has collected can now be removed Wash or vacuum clean the filter occasionally Don t be alarmed by the amount of fluff you may find on the filter It s part of the wearing washing and drying process It is essential that the filter is replaced correctly with the words LIFT TO REMOVE FILTER facing you Ensure the filter is fully ...

Page 15: ...ill take longer to dry than if the room is warm Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried with care and we do advise that you remove these items several times shake them and return them to the dryer THERE ARE HOWEVER SOME ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ADVISE YOU TO DRY SEE ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when dry and this natural moisture s...

Page 16: ...ly Regularly check and clean if necessary the vent hose and any permanent venting fixture to ensure that there has been no accu mulation of fluff or lint during the drying process Clean fluff from the area below the fluff filter and the rear vent tube Do not use abrasive cleaners scouring agents acids chlorine bleach or metal polish to clean any part of the machine These could damage the machine Y...

Page 17: ...use blown Try plugging in another appliance to check 5 Have you used an extension lead Many are not suitable Try plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check 1 Have you forgotten to clean the filter It should be cleaned after each load 2 Have you selected the correct Heat setting for the type of fabric you are drying 3 Is the flexible Vent Hose blocked or kinked Check it for foreign objects ...

Page 18: ...ex piece of equipment DIY repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under the Parts Guarantee If you do experience a problem with the appliance don t take risks call in our Service Engineer Our Spare Parts are designed exclusively to fit your appliance Do not use them for any other purpose as you may create a ...

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Page 20: ...PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON July 2003 Part number 0766200109 02 ...

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