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Instruction Book
CDC779XT
Condenser Tumble Dryer
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English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Deutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Italiano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Delivery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Check that no
booklet provides important guidelines for safe damage has
use, installation, maintenance and some useful
occurred to the
advice for best results when using your machine.
machine during
Keep all documentation in a safe place for future
reference or for any future owners
transit. If it has,
call for service by
GIAS.
Delivery information
Please check that the following items are
delivered with the appliance: Failure to comply
● Instruction manual with the above
● Guarantee card can compromise
● Energy label the safety of the
● Discharge hose kit appliance. You
may be charged
for a service call
if a problem with
your machine is
caused by misuse.

Unpacking the product

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.

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.
● This machine should not be installed in a bathroom or shower room.
● Never install the dryer against curtains and be sure to prevent items from
falling or collecting behind the dryer.

Use
● 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.

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The Laundry
● 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. Foam plastic, foam
rubber and rubber-like material are not suitable for tumble drying.
Articles made from these materials MUST NOT be placed in the 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.
● Garments treated or contaminated with flammable cleaning sprays or
liquids such as petrol, cooking oil or aerosol sprays MUST NOT be put in
this machine.

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.

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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Installation
You may be
Electrical requirements
charged for a Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a
service call if a voltage of 230V, 50 Hz single phase. Check that
problem with the supply circuit is rated to at least 10A.
your machine is Electricity can be extremely dangerous.
caused by This appliance must be earthed.
incorrect The socket outlet and the plug on the appliance
installation. 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.
If the mains cord The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
on this appliance accordance with the following codes:
is damaged, it Blue NEUTRAL
must be Brown LIVE
replaced by a Green and Yellow EARTH
special cord
CE Appliance complies with European Directive
which is ONLY 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and subsequent
obtainable from amendments.
the GIAS spares
service. It must Do not plug the machine in and switch
be installed by a it on at the mains until the installation
competent is completed.
person.
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.
Adjust the four feet to ensure the machine is firm
and level.

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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 INLET VENTS

AIR OUTLETS

AIR OUTLETS IN THE BASE

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Preparing the load

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.
Do not overload Check that all fastenings are closed and that
the drum, large pockets are empty. Turn the articles inside out.
items when wet Place clothes loosely in the drum to make sure
can exceed the that they don't get tangled.
maximum
admissible Maximum drying weight
clothes load
● Cottons Max. 7 kg
(for example: ● Synthetics Max. 3.5 kg
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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Drying advice
IMPORTANT: Do
Do not tumble dry:
not dry articles Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings,
which have been delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic
treated with a decorations, garments with PVC or leather
trimmings, training shoes, bulky items such as
dry cleaning fluid
sleeping bags, etc.
or rubber clothes
(danger of fire or
explosion). 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.
During the last
15 minutes the
ALWAYS
● Try to dry the maximum weight of laundry,
load is always
this will save time and electricity.
tumbled in cool
● Check that the filter is clean before every
air. 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.

HEAT INDICATOR HEAVY MEDIUM LIGHT

Fabric SETTING LIGHT LOAD LOAD LOAD

COTTON HIGH OFF 140-160 min 70-80 min 50-65 min

SYNTHETICS LOW ON – 70-80 min 40-55 min

ACRYLIC LOW ON – 50-65 min 30-40 min

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Controls and indicators

START DELAY TIME TO END DIGITAL FILTER CARE EMPTY WATER
INDICATOR INDICATOR DISPLAY INDICATOR INDICATOR

BUZZER DELAY START ACRYLICS/ ON/OFF PROGRAMME

BUTTON START BUTTON SYNTHETICS BUTTON SELECTOR
BUTTON BUTTON

Control panel and indicator lights

Programme Selector – Select the required programme
On/Off button and indicator – Press to switch on, the indicator will light.
The display will show the selected programme (see Programme Guide )
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
START button – Press START to commence the selected drying programme.
Press for 5 seconds to cancel/reset the programme
Delay Start button – Allows the user to delay the start of the drying cycle
(see details of Operation on page 16)
Buzzer button – The buzzer is active in normal operation. To cancel the
buzzer press the button and the indicator will light up
Empty Water indicator – Lights when the water container tray is full
Filter Care indicator – Lights when the filter needs cleaning
Time to End indicator – Lights when the program starts
Start Delay indicator – Light flashes when the program starts.
Digital Display – The two digit display indicates the selected programme, the
Start Delay and the Time to End of the programme.

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Door and Filter

Opening the door
Pull on handle to open the door.
To restart the dryer, close the door and press .

WARNING!
When the tumble dryer is in use the
drum and door may be VERY HOT.

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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Water Container
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 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 out the tray until it is completely
removed. Support the tray with both hands.
When it is full the water container will
weigh about 4kg.

2. Open the the lid located on the top of the

container and empty the water out. Refit
the lid and slide the water container back
into position. PUSH FIRMLY INTO PLACE.

NOTE: If you have the option of drainage near

the dryer it is possible to use the discharge kit to
provide a permanent drain for the water
collected by the dryer. This will remove the need
to empty the water tray. All the information for
assembly of the kit is contained in the kit
envelope.

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Condenser
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. 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. 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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Selecting the Programme

The Sensor Dry machine gives many options for drying the laundry to suit all
circumstances.
The table below lists the programmes and the function of each programme.

Programme Description
Bone Dry Select the degree of dryness that you require.
Extra Dry This ranges from Bone Dry for bath towels and
Cupboard Dry bathrobes, through Cupboard Dry for items that will
be put away without ironing, to the programmes
Iron Dry
that leave the laundry suitable for ironing.
Medium Dry
Damp Dry
Fast Iron The Fast Iron programme provides a conditioning
and anticrease function. The dryer will heat the load
for 9 minutes followed by a 3 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.
75' 75 minutes of drying
60' 60 minutes of drying
45' 45 minutes of drying
30' 30 minutes of drying
Refresh Tumbling of laundry in cool air

Note: The sensor may not detect a small load of

small articles. For small loads and separate items
or pre-dried fabrics with low moisture content,
use the timed programmes. Set the programme
between 30 and 75 minutes depending on the
load size and dryness required, and select high or
low heat depending upon the fabric type.
If the sensor does not detect the item the dryer
will only operate for 10 minutes before going
into cooldown.
If the load is too large or too wet to tumble dry
the dryer will automatically go into cooldown
after 180 minutes.

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Operation
1. Open the door and load the drum with laundry. Ensure that garments do
not hinder closure of the door.
2. Gently close the door pushing it slowly until you hear the door 'click'
shut.
3. Press the button to switch on the dryer. The indicator will light up
and the programme number will be indicated.
4. Turn the Programme Selector dial to select the required drying program
(see Programme Guide).
5. If drying synthetics, acrylics or delicate items, press the button to
reduce the heat level.
The light above the push button will light up when the machine is in low
heat setting. To deselect this status the machine must be reset.
6. Press the START button. The dryer will start automatically and the
indicator will be continuously lit. The time to the end of the program will
be shown on the display.
7. The display will show the drying progress in terms of time remaining, the
indicator will remain lit.
8. If the door is opened during the programme to check the laundry, it is
necessary to press START to recommence drying after the door has been
closed.
9. When the 15' indicator is lit the machine will enter the cool down phase,
the clothes will be tumbled in cool air allowing the load to cool down.
10. When the programme is complete the Display will show 0'min. and the
buzzer will sound for 10 seconds.

Cancelling and resetting the

programme
To cancel a programme press the START button for 5 seconds. The machine will
indicate that it has been reset by the indicator flashing. It is possible to
change the programme within the first 10 minutes without using the cancel
and reset function.

Start Delay Function

The Delay Start function allows the user to delay the start of the drying cycle
by up to 23 hours.
When the function is first selected the display will show a delay of 1 hour,

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subsequent presses of the button will increase the

delay by 1 hour to a maximum of 23 hours. WARNING!
To commence the programme press START and
the display will indicate the hours remaining on
The drum, door
the time delay and will complete the drying cycle and load may be
at the end of this time. very hot.
Note: If START is not pressed within 5 seconds the
Delay Start will cancel automatically.

Cleaning and Routine

Maintenance
Cleaning the dryer
● Clean the filter and empty the water IMPORTANT
container after every drying cycle.
● Regularly clean the condenser. Always switch off
● After each period of use, wipe the inside of and remove the
the drum and leave the door open for a plug from the
while to allow circulation of air to dry it. electricity supply
● Wipe the outside of the machine and the before cleaning
door with a soft cloth. this appliance.
● 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
For electrical data
Drum capacity 115 litres refer to the
Maximum load 7 kg rating label on
Height 85cm the front of the
Width 60cm dryer cabinet
Depth 60cm (with the door
Energy Label Band C open).

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Troubleshooting
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 GIAS Service,
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 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 GIAS Service 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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Customer Service
Should there still be a problem with your dryer
after completing all the recommended checks,
please call GIAS Service 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.

Spares
Always use genuine spares, available direct from
GIAS Service.

GIAS Service
For service and repairs call your local GIAS Service
engineer.

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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