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 the GIAS
Service (tel: 08705 400 600), they may be able to assist you
over the telephone.
Drying time is too long/clothes are not dry
enough…
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Have you selected the correct drying time/programme?
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Were the clothes too wet? Were the clothes thoroughly
wrung or spin-dried?
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Does the filter need cleaning?
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Is the dryer overloaded?
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Are the inlets, outlets and base of the dryer free from
obstructions?
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Has the ‘ACRYLICS/SYNTHETICS’ option been selected
from a previous cycle?
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Is the water supply connected and switched ON?
The dryer does not operate…
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Is there a working electricity supply to the dryer? Check
using another appliance such as a table lamp.
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Is the plug properly connected to the mains supply?
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Is there a power failure?
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Has the fuse blown?
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Is the door fully closed?
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Is the dryer switched on, both at the mains supply and at
the machine?
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Has the drying time or the programme been selected?
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Has the machine been switched on again after opening
the door?
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Has the dryer stopped operating because the Water
Guard indicator is on (see below).
The dryer is noisy…
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Switch off the dryer and contact the GIAS service number
08705 400 600 for advice.
The Filter Care Indicator is on…
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Does the filter need cleaning?
Water Guard indicator is on…
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There is excess water in the machine, switch the machine
OFF
and call Gias service for assistance.
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