Electrical Requirements

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.

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 spares service. It must be installed by a competent person.

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.

Adjusting the Feet

Once the machine is in place the feet should be adjusted to ensure that the machine is level.

INSTALLATION

VENTILATION

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.

Air Inlent Vents

Air Outlets

Air Outlets in the Base

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.

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Hoover VHC 691B manual Installation, Electrical Requirements, Adjusting the Feet, Ventilation