Haier GDZ3.5-1 User manual

GDZ3.5-1
Please read this manual
carefully before using.
Retain it for future reference.
Exhaust Type Tumble Dryer
User's Manual

Contents
Names of the parts.........................................1
Important Safety Instructions........................2
Operation Cautions........................................5
Installation Instructions.................................6
Using Method.................................................7
Dry Capacity, Dry Time Reference ...............10
Care and Cleaning..........................................11
Trouble shooting.............................................12
Packing And Electrical Safety Tips...............13
Specification..............................the back cover

Names of the parts
Drum
Exhaust Shroud
Air Intake Shroud
Timer Selector Knob
Heat Selector Knob
Door
Power Cord Exhaust Vent
Back Cover
Levelling Leg
Casing
Accessories
4 pieces
Please check if the power receptacle has good earthing
Condition before using to guarantee your safety.
The manufacturer will not take responsibility for those
Risks occurred from not obeying this manual.
Door Gasket
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9.Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, socked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Important Safety Instructions
Warning-To reduce the risk of fire ,electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.The tumble dryer is not to be used if chemicals have been used for cleaning.
3.The tumble dryer is intended only for drying textile material washed in water.
7.For appliances with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet must not
obstruct the openings.
4.There has to be adequate ventilation to avoid the back flow of gases into the
room from appliances burning other fuels including open fires, when operating
the tumble dryer.
5.The lint trap is to be cleaned frequently.
6.Lint is not to be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer.
8.Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting
fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
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11. Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in a tumble dryer to
eliminate the effects of static electricity unless this practice is specifically
recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
12.Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured
rubber-like materials.
10.Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated
with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a
load to catch fire.

Important Safety Instructions
16.Do not use or place stove, gas device, water heater, tinder or similarities close to
your dryer. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to water
and/or to the weather.
18.Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published
user-repair instructions that you understand and have skills to carry out.
17.Do not tamper with controls.
15.Keep your dryer away from combustible materials (such as gasoline) during
operation to prevent the risk of fire.
13.Do not allow children to play on, climb on or in the appliance. Close supervision
of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
14.Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to
the drying compartment.
20.If material has been used with any flammable liquids or solids it should not be
used in the dryer until all traces of the flammable liquids and its fumes have
been removed.
19.Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from
the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
22.Do not share a receptacle with other appliances. Do not use it when a plug
loosely inserted into a receptacle.
21.This dryer shall be connected to a three-wire, single phase, 220-240V AC
power receptacle more than 10A, which must be reliably grounded. A leakage
protector shall be used, if possible.
23.Do not excessively bend, stretch, twist, bind power cord or put heavy stuff on
it. Keep the terminator of power cord clean. Carefully clean it with dry cloth if
dusts accumulated. If damaged, power cord or plug must be replaced by our
service agent or qualified after-sale service person to avoid the risk of danger.

Important Safety Instructions
24.When normally using, the power cord of dryer shall be easily plugged or
unplugged by hand. It must be unplugged during power blackout, moving, not
in use or cleaning. Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands.
25.Always disconnect dryer from electrical supply before attempting any service.
Disconnect power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
26.Do not block the exhaust vent when dryer operating to prevent it from
overheating or other dangers.
27.Do not let your dryer operate on packing foam. Otherwise it maybe cause fire
since heat accumulation or other external factors.
29.Do not place washed wet clothes in your dryer for a long time not drying them
(which may result in water leakage).
28.Only place sufficiently dehydrated clothes into your dryer for drying to prevent
leakage and longer drying time.
30.Don't touch the intake for the high temperature during the drying cycle.
31.Do not exceed dryer rated Max. Capacity.

Clothes with zipper
Dry this kindof clothes withzipper
zipped or fastener
buckled and inside
out (to reducethe
impact noise between
metal and thedrum)
Clothes with ribbon or lace
should be dried in a nylon net
Put chemical fiberand/or clothes
with ribbon orlace
into a nylonnet
before drying.
Do not load your dryer when
it is running.
Loading the dryer when it is running
shall be avoided to prevent the clothes
overdried or
incompletely
dried.
Please flip clothes over manually
from time to time, if necessary,
when drying large ones.
It is noteasy to flipover large clothes
(such as overcoat)in the drum,uneven
drying therefore happenssometimes.
If necessary, flip themover manually
from time totime to makethem dried
completely.
Flip over clothes
Operation Cautions
Put rumpled clothes in order
Put all clothesin order after
dehydrated
before drying
them.
Remove the clothes out of your dryer
as early as possible
to reduce rumples.
Please hang the easily crumpled clothes
up with a hanger after dried
Anti-wrinkle method for clothes
crumpled easily
Decrease capacity toget good anti-
wrinkle result (thecapacity shall be
4/5 of thatof normal clothes).
Capacity reducedCapacity reduced
.
Avoid todry starched clothes in
your dryer to prevent link filter
from clogging, which may lead
to bad exhaust performance.
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Leg
Installation Instructions
For your safety and correct using your dryer, please observe all the instructions
in this manual toinstall and adjust your dryer.
Location of your dryer
Dryer should be located in a dry and well-vented place, not filled with moisture and
vapors and where rain cannot reach (like bathroom,open balcony and water faucet).
Do not locate your dryer in a place where sunlight directly shines.
Locate your dryer on horizontal solid ground, floor or a
special bracket to prevent vibration and noise. Keep a dista
nce of 10cm-15cm away from the rear wall when installing.
Do not use stove, gas ans etc near your dryer to avoid dangers.
The dryer has air intake and exhaust cycles,which
needs good air-exhaust vent in the rear and well-vented
room. If used in a small space, air exchange fan or
exhaust duct can be installed at the vent to exhaust
hot wet air outdoors.
The length of exhaust duct shall not exceed 2m.
10-15cm10-15cm
If the dryer is not used with bracket, take fixed
legs out of the accessory bag and screw them
into the assembly hole of the dryer to ensure
it be placed stable.
Install and use the fixed legs of your dryer
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Using Method
1. Plug the power cord
The appliance shallbe supplied with220-240V,50Hz,
connected to aspecial receptacle morethan
10A (reliablygrounded).
2. Place the dehydrated clothes in your dryer
Check the followingitems before puttingclothes in.
They shall beloaded in sucha way that2-3 pieces
each time andnot in agroup to avoidtangling, which
is not easyto turn itover resulting inuneven drying
since the clotheswere wrapped.
Before drying your clothes
Make sure if clothes have any special requirements and suitable for drying.
Do not dry your clothes in your dryer if the materials of which cannot be dried
in a dryer or they bear the following labels:
Carefully check the clothes to be dried and remove combustible
material such as lighter and match as well as sharp metal items
like coin, hair clip and safety pin maybe mixed with the clothes
and in pockets.
Clothes with zipper or fastener shall be put into your dryer inside
out with zipper zipped and fastener buckled.
Do not tumble dryDo not tumble dry
Hang to dryHang to dry Drip dryDrip dry Dry flatDry flat Dry in the shadeDry in the shade
Please put clothesinto the drum.Avoid clothesbeing
pressed by thedoor due toexposure out ofthe port,
which will causeclothes entangle anddoor gasket
release and consequentlypoor drying effect.
Separate dark and light colored items, like you do for washing.
Check for stains that may not have been removed in washing.
Dryer heat may permanently set some stains. Properly dried clothes
will need minimum of care when removed from dryer.
For optimum results,use dryer load of similar fabric, weight and construction. Place
small items in a mesh bag prevent from tangling.Do not overload the dryer. An
average load will fill up half the drum.

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According to theselected dry timeand heater workingor not, fivedry
combinations are available:cooling, ironing, regulardry, extradry and airfluff
Using Method
OFF
OFF
For drying laundry in largequantity in
one time (morethan 1/2 ofthe capacity
of drum) orparticularly thicker clothes.
Timer set more than 150minutes with
"Heat selector knob" in "Strongdry"
position to drythe clothes throughly.
For down, sweater,
mohair, cottonsweater
and cotton-padded
clothes needing
freshening, tumbles
without heat.Also can
be individually usedfor
clothes long timein
closet with the
same results.
For normal laundry, timer setbetween 60 to
150 minutes andset "heat selectorknob" in "
Strong" or "Soft"position as required.After
the dryer stopsrunning, clothes normally
can be dried,cooled and anti-wrinkle.
Set "Dry Timer"between 30
to 60 minutesbased on
laundry quantity andset
"Heat selector knob"in "
Soft" position.After the
timer stops (including
Cooling program),the
laundry will stillcontain
some moisture whichcan
be ironed withan
electrical iron. This
program is mainlyused for
laundry needs tobe ironed.
Motor keeps runningafter dryer time
heating finished whileheater stops
working and coldair into thedrum to
cool laundry.The whole coolingwill be
finished once thetimer knob getsto
"OFF " position.Its mainly usedfor
cooling the driedlaundry to prevent
rumples.
Power off whenthe
timer knob in
"OFF" position.
The dryer starts
when turn theknob
clockwise.
3. Control panel and its functions
Heat Selector Knob
Select "Strong Dry"for clothes particularlythick and inlarge
quantities or inlower room temperature.
Select "Soft Dry"for clothes notresistant to heat(like nylon,
chemical fibre andsilk.
Strong
Soft
Select drying levelaccording to thematerial, quantity anddrying
requirements of theclothes to bedried as shownin the figure
Heat Selector Knob
Drying Timer Knob
Strong DryStrong Dry
Regular DryRegular Dry
Anti-wrinkleAnti-wrinkle
Air dryingAir drying CoolingCooling
OFFOFF
Air dryingAir drying CoolingCooling
0
0
60
40
20
220
200
180
160 140
120
100
80
60
40
20
Power off whenthe
timer knob in
"OFF" position.
The dryer starts
when turn theknob
clockwise.
OFFOFF
Strong DryStrong Dry Regular DryRegular Dry
Drying time(min)

Using Method
6. Do not take the laundry out until drying process is done
The last 20minutes of hotair drying iscooling
to reduce thetemperature of laundryinside
the drum.
To takethe laundry outduring drying, please
run cooling operationfirst since thetemperature
inside the drummust be high.
Static electricity,due to friction,will be
generated on clothesmade of chemicalfibre
after dried. You can feelit when takingthem out,
which is normaland shall notto be worriedabout.
7. Unplug the power cord
Please hold plugto unplug powercord from
a receptacle. Donot pull electricalwire directly
to prevent internalbreakage or badconnection.
8. Clean filters
Clean the lintfilter after everyload and beforeeach use.A clean filter ensures
sufficient drying.A layerof lint onthe filter reducesairflow through theclothes
and prolongs dryingtime
5. Dry time settings
Please refer to page 8 " Control panel and its functions"
and page 10 "Dry Capacity Dry Time Reference Table".
4. Set "heat selector knob" to select "Strong
dry" or "Soft dry" level.
"Strong dry" levelfor large quantityand low roomtemperature.
"Soft dry" fornon heat-resistant clothes.
Soft
Heat selector knob
Select dry programaccording to clothesmaterials and
quantity, turnthe timer knobto relative position.The
dryer starts running.
Strong
Caution: Dry timingknob cursor
shouldn't be setat the blankarea,
as indicated inthe right figure.
Do not
point the
cursor to
blank
OFF
OFF
Air dryingAir drying CoolingCooling
0
0
60
40
20
220
200
180
160 140
120
100
80
60
40
20
Do not pointthe
cursor to blank.
Refer to theinstructions on page11.
Drying time(min)
Strong DryStrong Dry Regular DryRegular Dry

DryCapacity DryTime Reference Table
Reference weight of laundry
Blouse
(approx.1120g cotton) Jeans(approx.800g)
Blending
Outerwear
(approx 800g)
Jacket
(approx.800g
cotton)
Single-bed sheet
Socks
Underwear
Undershirt vest
Shirt
Pajamas
Towel blanket
(Approx.900g cotton)
(Approx.50g blends)
(Approx.300g
cotton)
(Approx.180g cotton)
(Approx.70g cotton)
(Approx.600g cotton)
(Approx.200g)
Dry Capacity Approx.1kg Approx.2kg Approx.3kg Approx.3.5kg
Approx.220minApprox.120min
Approx.60minApprox.30min
Dry time affectedby many factors,such as material,weight, thickness andthe hydrated
ratio of clothes, the abovelisted dry timeis only forreference.
Approx.55min Approx.110min
Light
Strong
Dry time

The filter fixed in the
bottom of the drum
Do not wash directly with water.
Do not use thinner, gasolene or alcohol.
Do not use any type of spray cleaner when
cleaning the interior. Hazardous fumes or electric
shock could occur. If dryer drum becomes stained,
clean the drum with a damp cloth. Remove any
residue before drying the next load.
Clean cabinet with mild soap and water. Donot use
harsh or abrasive cleaners, this could damage the
dryer.
Clean the buildup such as lints on filters in time after each use, otherwise it will affect
the performance of your dryer.
Please unplug the power cord first when cleaning it.
1. Remove the filters
Remove by pulling straight up with hands inserted
into the four holes around the exhaust vent shroud
in the sequence of "Exhaust vent shroud - Lint filter -
Exhaust filter", as shown in figure 1.
3. Install the filters
After cleaning, assemble in the sequence of "exhaust filter
-filter-exhaust vent shroud",align the recesses in the center
of filter with the projection in the center of drum and make
sure that it is firmly inserted (as shown in figure 3).
2. Clean the lints
Separate "exhaust vent shroud","lint filter" and "exhaust
filter" and clean the lints on the filter and exhaust filter
with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Do not damage the filters (as shown in figure 2)
The lint filter must be used for drying.
It must be cleaned in time befor and after each use.
Cleaning of filters
Figure 3
Care and Cleaning
Note: The filter fixed in the bottom of the drum shall also
be cleaned with a soft brush.
Lints
Exhaust
vent shroud
Dust Cleaner
Figure 2
Figure 1
Cleaning of theair intake filter
Remove by pullingoutwards with holdingthe
upper and lowerends of theair intake shroud.
Remove the filterinside the shroudand clean it
with a softbrush or cleaner.Reassemble and
install it backas before.
The filter shallbe cleaned approximatelyevery
month.
Slightly push upwardswith
your thumb untillatch hook
disconnected and takeit out.
Air Intake Shroud
Air Intake Filter
Clean the interiordrum or dryer
housing, with wetsoft cloth, ifstained.
Lint
filter
Lint Filter
Exhaust
Filter
Exhaust Filter
DO NOT USE YOUR DRYER WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER.

(If your dryer exhibits problems, please unplug the power cord before checking) The following maybe
unrelated to a malfunction of the dryer itself, please reconfirm before calling a serviceman. If it does
relate to a malfunction, please contact our service agent or after-sales service and do not repair it
by yourself.
Trouble shootingTrouble shooting
Problem Possible Cause What to do
Is the doorclosed?
Is the powercord inserted
firmly?
Does the receptaclehave
power?
Have the dryer have been
added during operation?
Is the timerincorrectly
set up incold air?
Timer knob does not
turn
Drum does notturn
No hot airblown out
Close the door.
Insert the powercord firmly
Check the power cord receptacle.
Set to hotair
Clean the filter.
Are the frontand back filters
clogged?
Dryer does not start
Is the timer in OFF position? Set dry time
Is power failure?
Is the power cord inserted firmly?
Try again after power recovered
Insert the power cord firmly
Reduce the laundryquantity.
Have the clothes
been fully dehydrated?
Dehydrate the laundrycompletely.
Is the laundrytoo much?
The laundry is not
throughly dried (some
of the clothes still wet
after dryer stops)
Is the powercord inserted? Insert the powercord firmly.
Is the doorclosed? Close the door
Does the laundry twist? Loose the twisted laundry and
dry again.
Have any clothes dry easily and
hardly been dried together?
Dry the undried laundry again.
Dry the undried laundry again.
Is the dryer placed in a small
and badly-vented space?
Place the dryer in a well-vented
place.

Packing Notes
User's Manual
Designation
Warranty certificate
One
Quantity
File packet
Location
Four
One
Legs of the dryer
Exhaust type tumble dryer
One File packet
Accessory bag
Electrical Safety Tips
Please be careful when using your dryer since this product is class appliance.
1.Reliably grounded power supply must be used with the earth wire buried
underground. Do not connect with public utilities such as water pipe.
Separate earth wire from zero line and do not connect them together.
2. An individual special receptacle must be used, which shall be a product
have been qualified by national compulsive product certification.
For your and your family's safety, please improve as soon as possible if any
discrepancies with the above-mentioned requirements existed.

Specification
Model
Rated Voltage Frequency
Rated Input Power
Rated Fuse Current
Rated Max. Capacity
Overall Dimension
Net Weight
Drying Method
Timer Selector Knob
220-240V 50Hz
~
GDZ3.5-1
630mm 425mm 685mm
Extra 1020W Light 670W
Drum & ExhaustType (coldand hot airdrying)
Hot air:220min hotair (20min coolingincluded)
10A
Cold air: 60mincold air
23kg
3.5kg
Vc551007 Parts Code:0030806459
the first edition