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Instruction Book
GO DC 38T
Condenser Tumble Dryer
®
English
Italiano
Nederlands

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English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Italiano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Nederlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Delivery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Environmental Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Clothes preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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
Selecting the Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cancelling and resetting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Start Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning and Routine Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Spares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GIAS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Introduction
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
Remove the machine from its packaging close to
the final location of the machine.
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.
3
Check that no
damage has
occurred to the
machine during
transit. If it has,
call for service by
GIAS.
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.
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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Safety reminders
Installation
Check that the product has no visible signs of damage before use. If damaged do
not use and please call GIAS Service.
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 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 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.
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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.
Environmental 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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If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down,
switch it off and disconnect the plug from the socket.
Consult GIAS Service for possible repair.
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Electrical requirements
Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a
voltage of 230V, 50 Hz single phase. Check that
the supply circuit is rated to at least 16A.
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.
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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.
Installation
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.
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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.
7
Ventilation
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
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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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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 button to
select low drying temperature.
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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.
Drying guide
The table shows approximate drying times,
depending on the type of fabric and dampness of
the clothes.
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Drying advice
IMPORTANT: Do
not dry articles
which have been
treated with a
dry cleaning fluid
or rubber clothes
(danger of fire or
explosion).
During the last
15 minutes the
load is always
tumbled in cool
air.
Fabric
COTTON
SYNTHETICS
ACRYLIC
HEAT SETTING
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HEAVY LOAD
140-165 min
MEDIUM LOAD
70-80 min
70-80 min
50-65 min
LIGHT LOAD
50-65 min
40-55 min
30-40 min
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Control panel and indicator lights
Programme Selector – Select the required programme
On/Off button and indicator – Press to switch on, the indicator will light
Start – Press Start to commence the selected drying programme. Press for 5 seconds to
cancel/reset the programme
Acrylics/Synthetics button – Press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, the
indicator above the button will light up. To change the heat setting the programme
must be reset
Low Heat – Indicator light ON High Heat – Indicator light OFF
Empty Water indicator – lights when the water container is full
Filter Care indicator – lights when the filter needs cleaning
Start Delay button – Allows the user to delay the start of the drying cycle (see
details of operation page 16)
Display
START – When the dryer is switched On the START indicator will flash, when the
programme starts the START indicator will light up
60' – Indicator lights when there is less than 60 minutes left until completion of the
programme
15' - Indicator lights when there is less than 15 minutes left until completion of the
programme. At this stage of the drying cycle the machine enters the Cool Down phase
STOP - Indicator lights when the programme is finished.
6h - 6 hour start delay (light flashes when in operation)
9h - 9 hour start delay (light flashes when in operation)
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Controls and indicators
ACRYLICS/
SYNTHETICS
BUTTON
ON/OFF
BUTTON
FILTER CARE
INDICATOR
EMPTY
WATER
INDICATOR
PROGRAMME
SELECTOR
START
BUTTON
START
DELAY
BUTTON
COUNTDOWN DISPLAY
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Opening the door
Pull on handle to open the door.
To restart the dryer, close the door and press
Start.
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.
12
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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Sorteer het wasgoed als
volgt:
Op wasvoorschrift
Deze vindt u in de kraag of in de binnennaad:
Kan in de droogtrommel gedroogd worden.
Drogen in de droogtrommel op hoge
temperatuur.
Drogen in de droogtrommel alleen op lage
temperatuur.
Niet in de droogtrommel drogen.
Als de stof geen wasvoorschrift heeft, kunt u
er van uitgaan dat het niet geschikt is voor
de droogtrommel.
Op hoeveelheid en dikte
Altijd wanneer de hoeveelheid wasgoed groter is
dan de capaciteit van de droger, sorteer de kleren
op dikte (b.v. handdoeken apart van dun
ondergoed).
Op type stof
Katoen/linnen: Handdoeken, jersey katoen, bed-
en tafellinnen.
Synthetische stoffen: Blouses, overhemden,
overalls, enz. gemaakt van polyester of
polyamide, evenals voor gemengd
katoen/synthetisch.
Op de temperatuur van het drogen
Sorteer op: strijkdroog, kastdroog, enz. Voor fijn
goed druk op de -knop om een lage
droogtemperatuur in te stellen.
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