GVA GVA6KG User manual

Instruction Manual
6KG Tumble Dryer
/ GVA6KG

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When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Read all instructions
carefully, even if you are quite familiar with the appliance.
- The 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 the use of the appliance by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
- Young children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Indoor use only - this appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
- Do not place naked ame sources, such as candles on the appliance.
- Do not allow the appliance or cord near the heat sources such as radiators, heaters, air ducts
or direct sunlight.
- Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Ensure that vents are not covered by
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
- Do not run the cord under oor coverings. Instead, arrange the cord away from trac areas
where it will not become a trip hazard.
- To disconnect the appliance, turn the appliance o, switch o the power outlet and remove
the plug from the power outlet.
- Do not misuse the cord. Never carry the appliance by the cord or pull to disconnect it from
the outlet. Instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
- Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug; after the appliance
malfunctions; or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
- Do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify this appliance. The warranty becomes void
if not serviced or repaired by a qualied person.
- Do not place items that have been soiled with ammable liquids inside the dryer without
washing them with detergent thoroughly before hand.
- Do not excessively bend, stretch, twist or bind the power cord or place heavy objects on it.
- This appliance is only to be serviced by a qualied person. There are no user-servicable
parts inside.
- Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
- Do not install in a tight tting cabinet.
- Do not overload the tumble dryer.
- Ensure foreign objects do not nd their way into the tub of the tumble dryer.
- The door window may be hot after a long drying cycle. Please ensure children are kept away
from the machine.
- If the tumble dryer is not wall mounted, place in a at, rm, dry and drafty place. Use the
adjustable front legs to assist in levelling the dryer if need be. Do not place it on any soft
material such as foam or plastic.
- Do not use ammable or combustible materials such as gas, petrol, alcohol or lacquer in the
tumble dryer.
- After turning o the power supply to the tumble dryer, wait at least 2 minutes before
turning it back on again.
- Please remove the transport packaging at the rear of the tumble dryer, prior to use.
Important Safety Instructions

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- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Avoid fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaminated by hair
care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should be washed in hot water with extra
detergent, this will reduce, but not eliminate the hazard.
- Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
- 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 specied by the fabric
softener instructions.
- The nal 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.
- Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
To minimize the risk of re in a tumble dryer, the following should be observed:
- Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a re
hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
- If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been
contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should rst be washed
in hot water with extra detergent - this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard. The‘cool
down’ cycle of tumble dryers should be used to reduce the temperature of the items. They
should not be removed from the tumble dryer or piled or stacked while hot.
- Items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with petrol/
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other ammable or explosive substances should not be
placed in a tumble dryer.
- Highly ammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include acetone,
denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene, spot removers (some brands), turpentine,
waxes and wax removers.
- Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber. like
materials should not be dried in a tumble dryer on a heat setting.
Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produce re by spontaneous combustion.
-Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate
the eects of static electricity unless this practice is specically recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
- Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a
tumble dryer.
-Damage to the tumble dryer can result if metal reinforcements come loose
during drying. When available a drying rack could be used for such items.
- Plastic articles such as shower caps or babies’waterproof napkin covers should not be
placed in a tumble dryer.
- Rubber-backed articles, clothes tted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber
coated tennis shoes should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items
quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
CAUTION: If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable
outlet device, the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device must be
positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress
of moisture.
Oil-aected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to the heat
sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation
reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can
become hot enough to catch re. Piling, stacking or storing oil-aected items can
prevent heat from escaping and so create a re hazard.
Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the back ow of gases into the room from
appliances burning other fuels, including open res.
Important Safety Instructions

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Parts
1. Topboard
2. Control panel
3. Door
4. Cabinet
5. Filter
6. Power lead
7. Door lock
8. Tumbling box
9. Reset button

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Electrical Requirements
The unit is required to be plugged into a three pin socket that is reliably grounded. The
power supply must be 240V. Plug the power cord into the socket.
Loading the dryer
It is recommended that items are placed into the dryer one at a time. This ensures they are
not tangled which results in uneven drying. When closing the dryer door prior to starting the
unit ensure that items are not jammed in the door.
Tips before drying
Prior to loading the dryer check that the items do not have the following symbols anywhere
on them. If they do, do not tumble dry these items.
• Check the items to be dried do not have combustible materials or foreign objects within
them ie: lighters, hair pins, coins.
• Turn items with zippers inside out and fasten buckles.
• Dryer heat may permanently set stains, ensure you check prior to drying.
• Separate dark and light colored items as you would do when washing.
• For best results load the dryer with similar fabrics. Place small delicate items in a mesh
bag and do not overload the dryer.
• The maximum mass is 4.0 kilograms of dry textile material for the dryer and do not
overload. The tumble dryer is intended only for drying textile material washed
in water.
Operating Instructions

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Drying time reference table
Drying times can be aected by many factors, such as material, bulkiness, how full the dryer
is, etc. The above list is only a guide.
NOTE: Cold air function circulates air for 10 minutes at the end of program. This ensures that
the items are left at a temperature and that the items will be be damaged. Crease Guard adds
an extra 30 seconds after the program to shake clothes in order to protect against creasing.

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Control Panel Functions
Operation
1. Power
2. Start/Pause
3. Program (extra-dry / middle / light dry / 1 hour)
4. Heat (Full / half / airing)
5. Crease Guard
NOTE: Push PROGRAM and HEAT at the same time,
this will enable the lock function. This can help avoid
children playing with the device.
1. Push Power button.
2. Decide on a program according to the texture and capacity of the clothes. Select the
program by pushing the ‘PROGRAM”button repetitively until the indicator light cycles to
the desired program.
3. Decide on a temperature setting according to the texture and capacity of the clothes.
Select the temperature setting by pushing the“HEAT” button repetitively until the
indicator light cycles to the desired setting.
4. Press the “CREASE GUARD” button if expensive of easily creased clothed are being dried.
Crease guard is indicated on/o via the“crease guard” light.
5. Push“START/PAUSE”button, this will start the program. If you wish to pause the program
to add more clothed push the“START/PAUSE”button again. Be careful when opening dryer
door, hot steam can release. To continue program, make sure the door is closed then push
the “START/PAUSE” button once again. When the dryer is in pause mode it is possible to
change or restart programs.
6. Control panel lock feature is initialized by pushing both “PROGRAM and “HEAT” buttons
at the same time. When the lock feature is enabled it is indicated by a light, pushing the
buttons again will disable the feature.
7. If the unit does not heat, push the reset button located at the back of the unit.
NOTE: Push all buttons will cause a short buzz sounds with ashing indicator lights.

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- Delicate items should be placed into a nylon net bag prior
to drying. It is not recommended to dry under wire bras in
this suit.
- Ensure that foreign objects do not nd their way into the dryer.
All pockets should be emptied, buttons, buckles and zips
fastened. This will also help reduce impact noise when
the items hit against turning drum.
- Do not add items into dryer whilst it is in operation.
- If drying large items such as a blanket, it is recommended that from
time to time you open the dryer door, shake the item, place the item back in the dryer and
close the door. This will ensure even drying.
- If any of the below labels are on an items that you are going to place in the dryer, do not
put these item into dryer, as the dryer may damage the item.
- Avoid fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil or have been contaminated by hair care
products be placed in a tumble dryer they should rst be washed in hot water with extra
detergent, this will reduce, but no eliminate the hazard.
- The‘cool down’ cycle of tumble dryers should be used to reduce the temperature of the items.
They should not be removed from the tumble dryer or piled or stacked while hot.
Operating Precautions

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- Items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with petrol/
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other ammable or explosive substances should not be
placed in tumble dryer.
- Highly ammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include acetone,
denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene, spot removers (some brands), turpentine,
waxes and wax removers.
- Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber like
materials should not be dried in a tumble dryer on a heat setting.
- Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produced re by spontaneous combustion.
- Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in the tumble dryer to eliminate
the eects of static electricity unless this practice is specically recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
- Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
- Damage to the tumble dryer can result if metal reinforcements come loose during drying.
When available a drying rack could be used for such items.
- Plastic articles such as shower caps or waterproof napkin covers should not be placed in a
tumble dryer.
- Rubber-backed articles, clothes tted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber-
coated tennis shoes should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Operating Precautions

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1. Determine dryer position on the wall and mark the required bracket position. This dryer
is not suitable to be directly placed on top of a washing machine. A minimum 50mm is
needed between the top of the dryer and the ceiling for ease of installation. If mounting
above a washing machine, allow sucient room to open the lid of the washer.
2. Fix 2 metallic braces onto the wall which align with the mounting slots of the dryer.
3. Make sure the mounting wall is of sucient strength to support the dryer weight.
4. To convert dryer turn anti-clockwise 182 degrees, Then place the plastic supports into
their slots and turn them 90 degrees to lock them into position.
5. Carefully raise the dryer and hang it onto the metallic hooks. Slowly let the weight onto
the hooks and let the plastic supports rest again on the wall.
WARNING: the dryer weight exceeds 35kg, please obtain assistance.
6. Replace the panel sticker with the supplied inverted sticker.
Wall Mounting Instructions

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Cleaning the lint lter
Please unplug the power cord prior for any cleaning. The lint lter must be in place whenever
drying. It must be cleaned before each use.
1. Removing the lter
The lint lter is located in the door opening, remove the lint lter
and open it up.
1. Cleaning the lter
Wipe down with a damp cloth.
1. Re-installing the lter
Once the lter is dry, reinstall into the door.
Wipe the lter after use everytime..
Cleaning the interior and exterior of the dryer
- Do not wash directly with water.
- Do not use thinner gasoline or alcohol.
- Do not use any type of spray cleaner when cleaning the interior. If dryer drum becomes
stained, clean the drum with a damp cloth.
- Remove ay residue before drying the next load.
- Clean cabinet with mild soap and water. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners, this could
damage the dryer.
NOTE: Regularly clean the lint lter.
Maintenance

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Recycling
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household rubbish.
Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical consumer goods and
dispose of it appropriately for recycling. Contact your local authorities for advice on recycling
facilities in your area.
NOTE: This machine will auto power-o after 10 minutes when you do not set any programs.
This machine will auto power-o after 6 buzzes on drying.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Warning and Error signals
FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE FAULT INDICATION
LIGHTS
FAULT
INDICATION
SOUND
SOLUTION
Exceed
temperature
alarm
• The inner tube
temperature
exceeds 63
degrees.
• “middle dry” &
“extra dry” indicator
lights ash.
• The buzzer
sounds for 10
seconds. If the
program is not
solved, the
sounds every
15 seconds.
• Turn o
the dryer,
wait for
the dryer
to cool
down.
Open door
alarm
• The door has
opened during
use
• “light dry” &
“middle dry”
indicator lights
ash
• Close door
Temperature
sensor
malfunction
alarm
• Program start
sensor open.
• Program start
sensor short.
• “1 hour” & “light
dry” indicator lights
ash.
• “1 hour” & “middle
dry” indicator lights
ash.
• Reset the
dryer. If the
problem
reoccurs
call After
Sales
Support.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
Dryer wont start • Power cut
• Power plug not correctly connected.
• Dry clothes exceed maximum volume.
• Temperature fuse is cut.
• Wait for power to restore.
• Check the power socket and
make sure plug is connected
tightly.
• Remove clothes and check
dampness, max volume of the
dryer if 6kg.
• Change the temperature fuse.
Drum does not turn • Is the door closed?
• Is the power cord inserted?
• Does the receptacle have power?
• Close the door.
• Insert the power cord rmly.
• Check the power
cord receptacle.
Hot air is not blowing
out
• Is the timer incorrectly set on cold air? • Set the timer to hot air.
The laundry is not
thoroughly dried
• Are the front and back lters clogged?
• Is there too much laundry in
the dryer?
• Have items been added whilst the dryer
is in operation?
• Has the laundry because twisted whilst
drying?
• Has the dryer been placed in a small
and badly ventilated area?
• Have you set the dryer to anti-wrinkle?
• Clean the lter.
• Reduce the amount in the dryer.
Re-dry the items again.
• Untwist the items and re-dry.
• Place the dryer in a well-vented
area.
• Try using “Warm’ or ‘Hot’ setting
instead.
FAQs

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NOTES