Candy Pro Wash&Dry 300 GWD 4968-S Washer Dryer User Manual

1. Introduzione

This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation, installation, and maintenance of your Candy Pro Wash&Dry 300 GWD 4968-S washer dryer. Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance and keep them for future reference.

2. Informazioni di sicurezza

Segui sempre e precauzioni di sicurezza basiche quandu aduprate apparecchi elettrichi per riduce u risicu d'incendiu, scossa elettrica è ferite à e persone. Questu apparecchiu hè destinatu solu à l'usu domesticu.

• Assicuratevi chì l'apparechju hè ben misu à a terra.
• Ùn lasciate micca i zitelli ghjucà cù l'apparecchiu o aduprà lu.
• Mantene i materiali di imballaggio fora di a portata di i zitelli.
• Ùn toccu l'apparechju cù e mani umide.
• Scollegate l'apparecchiu prima di pulisce o di fà qualsiasi manutenzione.
• Do not overload the washer dryer. Refer to load capacities.
• Ensure all water connections are secure and leak-free.

3. Produttu Finituview

The Candy Pro Wash&Dry 300 GWD 4968-S is a combined washer and dryer designed for efficient laundry care. It features a 9 kg washing capacity and a 6 kg drying capacity, powered by an Inverter Speed Drive motor for quiet and durable performance.

Funzioni chjave:

• ProActive Wash: Deep cleaning system that removes up to 99% of daily stains without pre-treatment.
• Inverter SpeedDrive Motor: Offers enhanced durability, reduced vibrations, and optimized performance with a low noise level of 70 dB during spin.
• Smart Spray and Clean Shield System: Improves hygiene by cleaning detergent residues and protecting against bacteria and mold.
• Fresh Vapor Function: Steam function to relax fibers and reduce wrinkles, simplifying ironing.
• 16 Wash and Dry Cycles: A variety of programs to suit different fabric types and laundry needs.
• 24-Hour Delay Start: Allows you to program the start of a cycle for convenience.
• Serratura per i zitelli: Impedisce i cambiamenti accidentali di i paràmetri durante l'operazione.

Dimensioni di u pruduttu:

• Altezza: 850 mm
• Larghezza: 595 mm
• Prufundità: 601 mm

Figura 3.1: Fronte view of the Candy Pro Wash&Dry 300 GWD 4968-S washer dryer, showcasing a so finitura bianca è u pannellu di cuntrollu.

Figura 3.2: Diagram illustrating the height (85 cm), width (59.5 cm), and depth (60.1 cm) of the washer dryer.

4. Installazione è Setup

The Candy Pro Wash&Dry 300 GWD 4968-S is a freestanding appliance. Proper installation is crucial for its performance and safety.

Unpacking:

• Eliminate tutti i materiali d'imballaggio, cumprese a basa di polistirene è qualsiasi pellicola protettiva.
• Eliminate i bulloni di trasportu situati daretu à l'apparecchiu. Cunservate questi bulloni per un trasportu futuru, se necessariu.

Posizionamentu:

• Place the appliance on a firm, flat floor.
• Ajustate i pedi per assicurà chì a macchina sia perfettamente livellata. Questu impedisce vibrazioni è rumori eccessivi durante u funziunamentu.

Cunnessione d'acqua:

• Cunnette u tubu d'entrata di l'acqua à un rubinettu d'acqua fredda cù una filettatura di 3/4".
• Ensure the drain hose is correctly positioned in a standpipe or connected to a sink trap, preventing siphoning.

Cunnessione elettrica:

• Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet (230 Volts).
• Ùn aduprate micca estensione o adattatori.

5. Operating Instructions

Operating your Candy Pro Wash&Dry 300 GWD 4968-S is intuitive with its touch screen and rotary knob controls.

Caricà a lavanderia:

• Open the door and load laundry, ensuring not to exceed the maximum capacity (9 kg for wash, 6 kg for dry).
• Chiude a porta fermamente.

Adding Detergent and Additives:

• Tira u cassetto di detergente.
• Aghjunghjite u detergente in u compartimentu principale di lavaggiu è l'ammorbidente in u so compartimentu designatu.
• Chiudere a cassetta di detergente.

Figura 5.1: Close-up of the control panel, showing the rotary program selector and digital display with touch buttons.

Selezzione di un prugramma:

• Turn the rotary knob to select one of the 16 available programs (e.g., Cotton, Synthetics, Eco 40-60, Rapid 15', Wash+Dry, Steam Function).
• The digital display will show the default time and settings for the selected program.

Configurazione di persunalizazione:

• Use the touch buttons to adjust temperature, spin speed, delay start (up to 24 hours), or activate special functions like Fresh Vapor.
• To activate the Child Lock, press and hold the designated button for a few seconds until the indicator appears.

Figura 5.2: Illustration of the ProActive Wash technology, showing water droplets penetrating fabric to remove stains effectively.

Figura 5.3: Before and after comparison of a shirt, demonstrating the wrinkle-reducing effect of the Fresh Vapor steam function.

Cumincià u Ciclu:

• Appughjà u buttone Start/Pause per inizià u prugramma sceltu.

Finu di ciclu:

• The appliance will signal the end of the cycle.
• Apri a porta è caccia a to lavanderia.

6. Mantenimentu

Una manutenzione regulare assicura a longevità è e prestazioni ottimali di a vostra lavatrice-asciugatrice.

Pulizia di u Cassettu di u Detergente:

• Remove the detergent drawer and rinse it under running water to remove any residue.
• Clean the housing of the drawer with a brush.

Pulizia di u tamburu:

• Use the dedicated drum cleaning program (if available) or run an empty cycle with a descaling agent.
• The Smart Spray and Clean Shield system helps maintain drum hygiene by preventing detergent buildup.

Pulizia di u filtru:

• Regularly check and clean the filter located at the bottom front of the appliance. This prevents blockages and ensures efficient drainage.

Pulizia esterna:

• Asciugà e superfici esterne cun un soffiu, damp tela. Ùn aduprate micca detergenti abrasivi o solventi.

7. Risoluzione di prublemi

If you encounter issues with your washer dryer, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps. For more detailed solutions, consult the full user manual.

Appliance Does Not Start:

• Verificate se u cordone di alimentazione hè ben inseritu.
• Ensure the door is fully closed.
• Verify that the water tap is open.
• Check if a program has been selected and the Start/Pause button pressed.

Vibrazione eccessiva o rumore:

• Ensure the appliance is level by adjusting its feet.
• Verificate se i bulloni di trasportu sò stati eliminati.
• Verify that the load is balanced inside the drum.

Poor Drying Performance:

• Do not overload the dryer. Ensure the load size is appropriate for the 6 kg drying capacity.
• Pulite u filtru di peluche.
• Select the correct drying program for the fabric type.

8. Specificazioni

Figura 8.1: Energy efficiency label for the Candy GWD 4968-S washer dryer, detailing energy consumption, capacities, and noise levels. For more information, visit the official EPREL database: Infurmazioni nantu à u pruduttu EPREL

Figura 8.2: Detailed product information sheet, providing comprehensive technical data and compliance details for the appliance.

9. Garanzia è Support

Your Candy Pro Wash&Dry 300 GWD 4968-S comes with a standard manufacturer's warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase for specific terms and conditions.

Assistenza Clienti:

For technical assistance, spare parts, or service requests, please contact Candy customer support. Ensure you have your appliance's model number (GWD 4968-S) and serial number ready when contacting support.

A detailed user manual is included with the appliance for further information.