05651114.qxd 24-05-02 13:52 Page 1 ® ® TVX33 Reverse Action TVE43 Reverse Action English Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Português Dansk Norsk Svenska 2-13 14-26 27-39 40-52 53-65 66-78 79-91 92-104 105-117 05651114.qxd 24-05-02 13:52 Page 2 ENGLISH Safety reminders User's manual. This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Ensure that it is fully understood before operating. Installation. Never install the dryer against curtains and be sure to prevent items from falling or collecting behind the dryer. Ventilation. Check regularly that the air flowing through the dryer is not restricted: Check the fluff filter after use, and clean, if necessary. The venting hose or duct should be checked periodically and any accumulation of fluff removed. The inlet and outlets should be kept free from obstructions. If the dryer is used frequently the period between checks should be reduced accordingly. Dryness. 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. Foam plastic, foam rubber and rubberlike material are not suitable for tumble drying. Articles made from these materials MUST NOT be placed in the dryer. Glass fibre curtains should never be put in this machine. Skin irritation may occur if other garments are contaminated with the glass fibres. Garments treated with flammable cleaning sprays or liquids such as petrol, must not be put in this machine. Lint or fluff must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside of the machine. Cool down period. The drum inside may be very hot. Always allow the dryer to complete the cool down period before removing the laundry. Faults. Do not continue to use this machine if it appears to be faulty. After use. Remove the plug from the electricity supply. Always remove the plug before cleaning the appliance. Supply cord. If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from Hoover Service or an authorised Hoover Dealer. Hoover 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 Hoover service engineer. 2 05651114.qxd 24-05-02 13:52 Page 3 ENGLISH Safety reminders Electrical requirements Ventilation requirements Preparing the load Clothes preparation Maximum drying weight Sorting the load Do not tumble dry Energy saving 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 Opening the door 6 Filter 6 Drying guide 7 Controls & indicators TVX33 8 Operation TVX33 9 Controls & indicators TVE43 10 Operation TVE43 11-12 Cleaning the dryer 12 Technical specification 12 Trouble shooting 13 PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY This appliance must be operated in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. It is for domestic use only in drying household textiles and garments where a water solution has been used in the cleaning process. It MUST NOT be used with dry cleaning fluids. For your safety, this dryer must be correctly installed. If there is any doubt about installation, call Hoover Service for advice. 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. IMPORTANT: This dryer must only be used for drying household textiles and garments where a water solution has been used for the cleaning process. DO NOT tumble dry fabrics treated with dry cleaning fluids. Electrical requirements WARNING! ELECTRICITY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. This appliance is fitted with a moulded-on non-rewireable plug. The plug should be accessible for disconnection after the appliance has been installed. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue - NEUTRAL Brown - LIVE Green-and-yellow - EARTH If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from Hoover Service or an authorised Hoover Dealer. 3 05651114.qxd 24-05-02 13:52 Page 4 ENGLISH Installation and Ventilation requirements 1 SUPPLY CORD AIR INLET VENTS HOT AIR OUTLET IMPORTANT: This dryer must be installed such that the air inlets and outlets are not restricted (fig. 1). There should be a gap of at least 12 mm (0.5 inches) between the sides and rear of the machine and the surrounding walls and cabinets. To ensure adequate ventilation the space between the bottom of the machine and the floor must not be obstructed. NEVER install the dryer up 2 against curtains. Prevent items from falling or collecting between the sides and rear of the dryer as these may obstruct the air inlet and outlets. A venting hose is supplied with this tumble dryer. The use of the venting hose to exhaust hot air to the external atmosphere is strongly recommended to ensure maximum drying efficiency. Protect the external outlet 4 from prevailing winds to ensure back-draughts do not reduce the drying performance. If the dryer is installed under a worktop or built-in, it is essential to use the venting hose to carry the hot moist air away from the dryer otherwise re-circulation of the moist air will prevent the dryer from working efficiently. The hose may be fitted through a wall or through an open door or window (fig. 2). The hose is 95 mm (3.75 inches) in diameter and will extend up to 1.8 metres (6 feet). Venting hoses longer than 1.8 metres (6 feet) are not recommended as the dryer performance will be reduced. Ensure that the venting hose is not kinked as this will prevent the dryer from working efficiently. There are three air outlets ­ one at the rear and one on each side of the dryer. The venting hose must only be attached to one of these outlets. The covers must be fitted to the two unused outlets to maintain maximum drying efficiency. Where it is not practical to fit a venting hose, condensation can be reduced by operating the dryer close to an open window or an extractor fan. 05651114.qxd 24-05-02 13:52 Page 5 ENGLISH Preparing the load Before using the dryer for the first time wipe the inside of the drum and door with a damp cloth. 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. D) By drying level Sort into: Iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. For delicate articles press the `HEAT SETTING' button to select low drying temperature. 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. IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion). Clothes preparation 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. Do not overload the drum, particularly when drying large items, otherwise, the laundry may stick to the drum and not dry evenly. Maximum drying weight Cottons Max. 6 kg Synthetics Max. 3 kg 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. NEVER exceed the maximum weight, this will waste time and electricity. ALWAYS check that the filter is clean before every drying cycle. NEVER put dripping wet items into the tumble dryer, this may damage the appliance. ALWAYS ensure that the covers are fitted to the two unused vent outlets, this will maintain maximum drying performance. Sort the load as follows: A) By care symbols 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. B) By amount and thickness Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer capacity, separate clothes according to thickness (e.g. towels from thin underwear). C) 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. 5 05651114.qxd 24-05-02 13:52 Page 6 ENGLISH Opening the door Press button to open door (fig. 3). The door may also be opened by pushing on it (fig. 4). This is a safety feature to prevent the entrapment of minors in the drum. Filter IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before each drying cycle. 5 3 1. Pull the filter upwards (fig. 5). 2. Open filter as shown (fig. 6). 6 4 To restart the dryer, close the door and press the `ON' button (Model TVX33) or `START' button (Model TVE43). WARNING! WHEN THE TUMBLE DRYER IS IN USE THE DRUM AND DOOR MAY BE VERY HOT. 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. The indicator will also light when the venting hose is blocked or kinked. 6 05651114.qxd 24-05-02 13:52 Page 7 ENGLISH Drying guide for model TVX33 The table shows approximate drying times, depending on the type of fabric and dampness of the clothes. HEAT SETTING HEAVY LOAD MEDIUM LOAD LIGHT LOAD COTTON SYNTHETICS ACRYLICS HIGH LOW LOW 120-135 Min 70-85 Min 50-65 Min 70-80 Min 50-65 Min 40-50 Min 50-65 Min 40-55 Min 30-40 Min PRE-IRON PROGRAM: RELAXES CREASES ­ EASIER TO IRON REMEMBER: During the last 10 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air. Drying guide for model TVE43 Programme 1 2 3 4 5 6 Drying Guide Bone Dry Extra Dry Cupboard Dry Iron Dry Medium Dry Damp Dry For delicate fabrics select the `LOW HEAT SETTING' button for all Drying Programmes. This reduces the drying temperature to protect your garments. 7 05651114.qxd 24-05-02 13:52 Page 8 ENGLISH Control panel and indicator lights TVX33 1. `DOOR OPEN' button ­ press to open the door. (See `Opening the door' section.) 2. `ON' button and indicator ­ press to switch on, the indicator will light. 3. `HEAT SETTING' button ­ press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, press again to select high temperature. HIGH Heat setting LOW Heat setting 4. `DRYING TIME' dial ­ selects drying time or pre-ironing option (a). 5. `FILTER CARE' indicator lights when filter needs cleaning. 8 05651114.qxd 24-05-02 13:52 Page 9 ENGLISH Operation TVX33 1. Open the door and load the drum with laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder closure of the door. 2. If drying delicate items press the `HEAT SETTING' button to reduce the heat level. Press again on completion, to select high temperature. HIGH Heat setting LOW Heat setting 3. Turn `DRYING TIME' dial until the required drying time aligns with the symbol . The PRE-IRONING setting shown by the symbol on the `DRYING TIME' dial 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 PRE-IRONING process relaxes the creases in the fabric making ironing quicker and easier. 4. Gently close the door pushing it slowly until you hear the door `click' shut. 5. Press the `ON' button. The indicator will light and the drying cycle begins. 6. The load is dried by tumbling in thermostatically controlled warm air. Cool air is used for the last 10 minutes to reduce creasing and cool the load ready for handling. 7. When the program is fully completed the drum will stop rotating and the dial will point to the symbol . Open the door and remove the load. WARNING! THE DRUM, DOOR AND LOAD MAY BE VERY HOT. 8. Clean the filter after every drying cycle to ensure maximum dryer efficiency. (See `Filter' section.) 9 05651114.qxd 24-05-02 13:52 Page 10 ENGLISH Control panel and indicator lights TVE43 1. `DOOR OPEN' button ­ press to open the door. (See `Opening the door' section.) 2. `ON/OFF' button and indicator ­ press to switch on, the indicator will light. Press again to switch off, the indicator will go out. 3. `HEAT SETTING' button ­ press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, press again to select high temperature. This function is available on all programmes. HIGH Heat setting LOW Heat setting 4. `ALARM OFF' button  ...