Hoover VHC 691B Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
EN 5
INSTALLATION
Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a voltage
of 230V-240V, 50 Hz single phase. Check that the
supply circuit is rated to at least 13A This appliance
is fitted with a moulded-on nonrewireable 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.
Electrical Requirements
If the mains cord on this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord
which is ONLY obtainable from the spares
service. It must be installed by a competent
person.
You may be charged for a service call if a
problem with your machine is caused by
incorrect installation.
Once the machine is in
place the feet should
be adjusted to ensure
that the machine is
level.
Adjusting the Feet
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.
VENTILATION
Do not plug the machine in and switch it
on at the mains until the installation is
completed.For your safety, this dryer must be
correctly installed. If there is any doubt about
installation, call GIAS Service for advice.
Air Outlets
Air Outlets in the Base
Air Inlent Vents
Do not install the product in a room where
there is a risk of frost occurring. At temperature
around freezing point the product may not be
able to operate properly: there is a risk of
damage if the water is allowed to freeze in the
hydraulic circuit (valves, hoses, pumps).
For a better product performance the ambient
room temperature must be between +2°C and
+35°C.