Hoover VHC180 User manual

Instruction Book
Condenser Tumble Dryer
®
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Delivery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Environmental Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparing the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Clothes preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sorting the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Drying 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 Spares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Your Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hoovercare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Contents
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Please read and follow these instructions carefully and
operate the machine accordingly. This booklet provides
important guidelines for safe use, installation, maintenance
and some useful advice for best results when using your
machine.
Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or
for any future owners.
Delivery information
Please check that the following items are delivered with the
appliance:
●Instruction manual
●Guarantee card
●Energy label
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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 comply with
the above can
compromise the safety
of the appliance. You
may be charged for a
service call if a problem
with your machine is
caused by misuse.
Introduction
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1. Cut carefully around the base of the packaging and up
one corner.
2. Remove the polythene sleeve and lift the dryer off the
polystyrene base.
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Unpacking the product
Dispose of the packaging safely. Make sure
it is out of the reach of children, it is a
potential source of danger.
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Installation
●Check that the product has no visible signs of damage before use.
If damaged do not use and please call our national number:
08705 400 600.
●Do not use adapters, multiple connectors and/or extensions.
●Never install the dryer against curtains and be sure to prevent
items from falling or collecting behind the dryer.
●The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side of the
door to that of the tumble dryer.
Use
●This 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 use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
●Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance
●WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard.
●This machine is solely for domestic use, i.e. to dry household
textiles and garments.
●This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as
described in this manual. Ensure that the instructions for
installation and use are fully understood before operating 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
temperature rise during operation of the tumble dryer may be in
excess of 60 degrees C.
●Remove the plug from the electricity supply. Always remove the
plug before cleaning the appliance.
●Do not continue to use this machine if it appears to be faulty.
●Lint and fluff must not be allowed to collect on the floor around
the outside of the machine.
●The drum inside may be very hot. Always allow the dryer to
complete the cool down period before removing the laundry.
The Laundry
●Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
●WARNING Do not tumble dry fabrics treated with dry cleaning
fluids.
●WARNING Foam rubber materials can, under certain
circumstances, when heated become ignited by spontaneous
combustion. Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows
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Safety reminders
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fitted with foam rubber pads MUST NOT be dried in the tumble
dryer.
●Always refer to the laundry care labels for directions on suitability
for drying.
●Clothes should be spin dried or thoroughly wrung before they are
put into the tumble dryer. Clothes that are dripping wet should
NOT be put into the dryer.
●Lighters and matches must not be left in pockets and NEVER use
flammable liquids near the machine.
●Glass fibre curtains should NEVER be put in this machine. Skin
irritation may occur if other garments are contaminated with the
glass fibres.
●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 specified
by the fabric softener instructions.
Enviromental Issues
●All packaging materials used are environmentally-friendly and
recyclable. Please help dispose of the packaging via
environmentally-friendly means. Your local council will be able to
give you details of current means of disposal.
●To ensure safety when disposing of an old tumble dryer
disconnect the mains plug from the socket, cut the mains power
cable and destroy this together with the plug. To prevent children
shutting themselves in the machine break the door hinges or the
door lock.
GIAS Service
●To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this
appliance we recommend that any servicing or repairs are only
carried out by an authorised GIAS service engineer.
European Directive 2002/96/EC
This appliance is marked according to the European Directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this 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 this product, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Electrical requirements
Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a voltage of
230-240V, 50 Hz single phase. Check that the supply circuit is
rated to at least 13A.
This appliance is fitted with a moulded-on non-rewireable plug
which is already equipped with a BS 1362 ASTA approved 13A
fuse. Any replacement must be the same rating and
specification. If the fuse cover is lost, do not use the plug until
it is replaced.
Electricity can be extremely dangerous.
This appliance must be earthed.
The socket outlet and the plug on the appliance must be of
the same type.
Do not use multiple adapters and/or extension leads.
The plug should be accessible for disconnection after the
appliance 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 is firm and level.
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Installation
Do not plug the
machine in and switch
it on at the mains until
the installation is
completed.
You may be charged for
a service call if a
problem with your
machine is caused by
incorrect installation.
If the mains cord on
this appliance is
damaged, it must be
replaced by a special
cord which is ONLY
obtainable from the
Hoover spares service.
It must be installed by a
competent person.
Call
01204 556111
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Adequate ventilation must be provided in the room where the
tumble dryer is located to prevent gases from appliances
burning other fuels, including open fires, being drawn into the
room during operation of the tumble dryer.
●Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is
used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or
other fuels.
●Check regularly that the air flowing through the dryer is
not restricted.
●Check the fluff filter after use, and clean, if necessary.
●The 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.
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Ventilation
For your safety, this
dryer must be correctly
installed.
If there is any doubt
about installation, call
the national GIAS
Service number for
advice.
08705 400 600
(Eire 018301 666)
AIR OUTLETS
AIR OUTLETS IN
THE BASE
AIR INLET VENTS
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Before using the tumble dryer for the first time:
●Please read this instruction book thoroughly.
●Remove all items packed inside drum.
●Wipe the inside of the drum and door with a damp cloth
to remove any dust which may have settled in transit.
Clothes preparation
Make sure that the laundry you are going to dry is suitable for
drying in a tumble dryer, as shown by the care symbols on each
item.
Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are
empty. Turn the articles inside out. Place clothes loosely in the
drum to make sure that they don’t get tangled.
Maximum drying weight
●Cottons Max. 8 kg
●Synthetics Max. 4 kg
Sort the load as follows:
●By care symbols
These can be found on the collar 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 fabric
Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table linen.
Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of polyester
or polyamid, as well as for cotton/synthetic mixes.
●By drying level
Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. For delicate articles
press the ‘ACRYLIC/SYNTHETIC’ button to select low
drying temperature.
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Preparing the load
Do not overload the
drum, large items when
wet can exceed the
maximum admissible
clothes load
(for example: sleeping
bags, duvets).
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Do not tumble dry:
Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings, delicate
embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, garments with
PVC or leather trimmings, training shoes, bulky items such as
sleeping bags, etc.
Energy saving
Only put into the tumble dryer laundry which has been
thoroughly wrung or spin-dried. The drier the laundry the
shorter the drying time thus saving electricity.
ALWAYS
●Try to dry the maximum weight of laundry, this will save
time and electricity.
●Check that the filter is clean 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.
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Drying advice
During the last 15 minutes the load
is always tumbled in cool air.
IMPORTANT: Do not dry
articles which have
been treated with a dry
cleaning fluid or rubber
clothes (danger of fire
or explosion).
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Control panel and indicator lights
‘ON/OFF Button and Indicator – press to switch on, the
indicator will light.
‘ACRYLIC/SYNTHETIC’ Button – press to reduce the heat level
for delicate items, press again to select high 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.
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Controls and indicators
ACRYLIC/SYNTHETIC
BUTTON
ON/OFF
BUTTON
FILTER CARE
INDICATOR
EMPTY WATER
INDICATOR
DRYING TIME
SELECTOR
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Opening the door
Pull on handle to open the door.
To restart the dryer, close the door and press the ‘ON/OFF’
button.
Filter
IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that
the fluff filter is clean before each drying 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.
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Door and Filter
WARNING!
When the tumble dryer is in use the drum
and door may be VERY HOT. Never stop a
tumble dryer before the end of the drying
cycle unless all items are quickly removed
and spread out so that the heat is
dissipated.
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The water removed from the laundry during the drying cycle is
collected in a container at the bottom of the dryer.
When the container is full the ‘EMPTY WATER’ indicator on the
control panel will light, and the container MUST be emptied.
However, we recommend that the container is emptied after
each drying cycle.
NOTE: Very 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 both hands. When full, the
water container will weigh about 4kg.
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Water Container
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3. Open the lid located on the top of the container and
empty the water.
4. Refit the lid and slide the water container back into
position. PUSH FIRMLY INTO PLACE.
5. Refit the kickplate by engaging the hinges at the top and
‘snapping’ the lower clips into place.
Important: Always switch off and remove the plug from the
electricity supply before cleaning the condenser.
To maintain the efficiency of the dryer regularly 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 ensuring it is in the correct way (as
indicated by the arrow) and pushed firmly into place. Lock
the two levers by turning them clockwise.
6. Refit the kickplate.
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Condenser
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Refer to the fabric labels to select the most suitable
programme.
●Open the door and load the drum with laundry. Ensure
that garments do not hinder closure of the door.
●If drying delicate items press the ‘ACRYLIC/SYNTHETIC’
button to reduce the heat level. Press again on
completion, to select high temperature.
HIGH heat setting
LOW heat setting
●Turn the ‘DRYING TIME’ Selector until the required drying
time aligns with the dial.
●The Fast Iron programme provides a conditioning and
anti-crease function. The dryer will heat the load for 8
minutes followed by a 2 minute cool down period and is
especially good for garments which may have been left
for some time prior to ironing, in a linen basket for
example. Garments 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/OFF’ button. The indicator will light and the
drying cycle begins.
●The load is dried by tumbling in thermostatically
controlled warm air. Cool air is used for the last 15
minutes to reduce creasing and cool the load ready for
handling.
●When the program is fully completed the drum will stop
rotating and the dial will point to 0.
●Open the door and remove the load.
●Clean the filter and empty the water container after every
drying cycle to ensure maximum dryer efficiency.
●Clean the condenser after approximately every 10 drying
cycles to ensure maximum dryer efficiency.
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Operation
WARNING!
The drum, door and
load may be very hot.
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Cleaning the dryer
●Clean the filter and empty the water container after every
drying cycle.
●Regularly clean the condenser.
●After each period of use, wipe the inside of the drum and
leave the door open for a while to allow circulation of air
to dry it.
●Wipe the outside of the machine and the door with a soft
cloth.
●DO NOT use abrasive pads or 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 8 kg
Height 85cm
Width 60cm
Depth 60cm
Energy Label Band C
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Cleaning and Routine Maintenance
IMPORTANT
Always switch off and
remove the plug from
the electricity supply
before cleaning this
appliance.
For electrical data
refer to the rating
label on the front of
the dryer cabinet
(with the door open).
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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: [phone]), they may be able to assist you
over the telephone.
Drying time is too long/clothes are not dry
enough…
●Have you selected the correct drying time/programme?
●Were the clothes too wet? Were the clothes thoroughly
wrung or spin-dried?
●Does the filter need cleaning?
●Does the condenser need cleaning?
●Is the dryer overloaded?
●Are the inlets, outlets and base of the dryer free from
obstructions?
●Has the ‘ACRYLIC/SYNTHETIC’ 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 and at
the machine?
●Has the drying time or the programme been selected?
●Has the machine been switched on again after opening
the door?
●Has the dryer stopped operating because the water tray is
full and needs emptying?
The dryer is noisy…
●Switch off the dryer and contact the GIAS service number
08705 400 600 for advice.
The Filter Care Indicator is on…
●Does the filter need cleaning?
●Does the condenser need cleaning?
Empty Water Indicator is on…
●Does the water container need emptying?
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Troubleshooting
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Note:
If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord which is only available from GIAS
Service or an authorised Hoover Dealer.
Should there still be a problem with your dryer after
completing all the recommended checks, please call the
national GIAS Service number for advice. They may be able to
assist you over the telephone or arrange for a suitable
appointment for an engineer to call 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 national
number.
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Customer Service
Phone GIAS on
08705 400 600
Eire-018301 666
GIAS Service - Tel: [phone]
Support Service for Eire - Tel: [phone]
Hoover Spares Service
Tel: [phone]
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For a period of one year from the date of purchase the
appliance is covered by a guarantee which allows you to call
GIAS Service free of charge.
Remember to send off the guarantee certificate for validation
within 10 days of the date of purchase.
You should retain the receipt issued by the retailer when you
purchased the machine to show to the call out engineer,
should you need to consult one.
If your appliance shows signs of a defect or is not working
properly, before you contact GIAS Service we recommend you
carry out the checks detailed within the Troubleshooting
section.
If the problem with the appliance persists after completing all
the recommended checks, please dial the GIAS Service number.
You will be connected directly to GIAS. It is important you tell
the GIAS advisor your product's model number and serial
number, which you will find on the rating label (16 characters,
beginning with the number 3), found on the front of the
appliance (door area). By doing this, your enquiry will be
responded to more efficiently.
Hoover guarantees 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 appliance must
have been installed and used in accordance with the
instructions described in this manual. Consequential losses and
accidental damage to the machine is not covered by the
guarantee.
Hoover cannot be responsible for the results of using this
machine for any purposes other than those described in this
manual.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory or common law
rights.
Note: If repair work has been completed by an unauthorised
engineer the product guarantee may become invalid.
Hoovercare
To maintain your Hoover product in peak condition you may
wish to take out a Hoovercare policy, which for an annual
payment provides a comprehensive maintenance and repair
scheme. For more information please call 08705 400 600.
The Hoovercare scheme is not available in Eire.
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Your Guarantee
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The manufacturer declines all responsibility 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.
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