PowerPac PPV636 Portable Electric Clothes Dryer User Manual

PowerPac PPV636 Portable Electric Clothes Dryer

DRYER_2in1 PORTABLE ELECTRIC CLOTHES DRYER with UV WATERPROOF & PTC HEATER SYSTEM PPV636

The PowerPac 2in1 Portable Electric Clothes Dryer with UV Waterproof & PTC Heater System PPV636 is the ideal solution for drying laundry whatever the weather conditions. It works by circulating warm air (up to 65 deg C) around damp clothes with its powerful but quiet fan, drying within 1 – 3 hours, and is very simple to set up. The Cover is made from UV-resistant fabric, and is waterproof and light. The Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heating system consists of specialised heating discs built from advanced ceramic materials. PTC Heaters are safe, powerful, and energy-efficient heaters allowing for exceptional heat production and transfer within even the smallest.

Parts & Descriptions

How To Assembles

Please Note: Keep your face away from the rack when folding out the arms

1. Carefully unpack the parts from their packaging.
2. Push each ⑪ Foot firmly into the holes on the underside of the ⑩ Motor Unit.
3. Place the ⑨ Waterproof Cover under the metal ⑦ Wind Outlet, then fit the ⑥ Cap on top of the metal ⑦ Wind Outlet. Fit the ⑤ Lower Pole into the hole, turning it clockwise to tighten.
4. Fit the ④ Connector to the top of the ⑤ Lower Pole, turning it clockwise to tighten.
5. Fit the ③ Upper Pole to the ④ Connector, turning it clockwise to tighten.
6. Slot the foldaway ① Clothes Rack to the top of the ③ Upper Pole at the location of the ② Up Tube.
7. Pull up the ⑨ Waterproof Cover and zip up.

Warnings

ATTENTION :
Read this booklet carefully it contains important instructions for a safe installation, use and maintenance. Important instructions to be kept for future reference. The following basic precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
   The Appliance

2. This appliance must be used only for the purpose it was expressly designed; any use NOT complying with the instructions contained in the manual is considered inappropriate and dangerous. The manufacturer is NOT responsible for possible damages caused by the inappropriate and/or unreasonable use.

3. The installation/assembly of the appliance will be made in accordance with the indications of the manufacturer. A wrong procedure may cause damages to persons, animals or objects, for which the manufacturer cannot be considered responsible.

4. Before use, check the integrity of the appliance and power cable. DO NOT operate the appliance when its Motor Unit is damaged. In case you are not sure, contact a qualified person. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent, or a qualified technician in order to avoid a shock hazard.

5. Before powering the appliance make sure the rating (voltage and frequency) corresponding to the grid and the socket is suitable for the plug of the appliance, and that the wall socket is properly grounded. This appliance is fitted with an earth wire for extra safety.

6. DO NOT power the appliance using multiple sockets. If possible, avoid the use of adapters and/or extension cables; if their use is absolutely necessary, use only materials in compliance with the current safety regulations and according to the electrical parameters of the adapters.

7. The appliance must NOT be switched on using external timers and/or other remote control appliances which are not specified in this manual.

8. Only use original components & accessories (e.g. Clothes Rack, Up Tube, Upper & Lower Poles, Connector, Cap, Waterproof Cover, Foot, etc.) provided by the manufacturer. Any non-original component or accessory NOT recommended by the manufacturer (including, but not limited to, Clothes Rack, Up Tube, Upper & Lower Poles, Connector, Cap, Waterproof Cover, Foot, etc. made by other manufacturers or by the same manufacturer but for other models of the same capacity or otherwise) may cause injuries to persons or damage to the appliance.

9. The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept out of the reach of children or disabled persons since they represent potential sources of danger.
   Location

10. This appliance is NOT suitable to be used or stored near heat sources (open flame, ovens, heaters, stoves, etc.) and/or in an explosive environment (in the presence of flammable substances such as gas, vapour, mist or dust, in atmospheric conditions when, after ignition, the combustion is spread in the air). Items containing these substances should never be placed in the appliance, and never be used to clean the appliance in order to avert the risk of fire or explosion.

11. The appliance should NOT be placed on a surface, or in the vicinity of, objects which can be damaged by heat, such as carpets or plastics. DO NOT locate multiple portable socket outlets or power supplies at the bottom or rear of the appliance. When using the appliance, the surface that the appliance is placed upon as well the surface immediately above (e.g. a wooden cabinet above the appliance), may become very hot. If the appliance is operated on wooden furniture, use a protective pad to prevent damage to delicate finishes.

12. Place the appliance at a proper distance from the objects or surrounding walls making sure that its functioning will NOT cause accidental damages. There should be at least 10 cm of free space from the back, left & right sides, and at least 20 cm the top of the appliance. Never put things on top of the Waterproof Cover.

13. Avoid placing the power cable on abrasive or sharp surfaces or in positions where it can be damaged easily. The cable must NOT be placed under carpets, or covered with throw rugs, runners or similar. Arrange the cable away from the high traffic area, and where it will NOT be tripped over.

14. DO NOT use or store the appliance outdoors. Store and use the appliance only indoors, or in any case, protected from weathering such as rain, direct radiation of the sun and dust.
    Operation

15. If you are using the appliance for the first time, you should:

    • Clean the exterior of the appliance with a damp cloth and wipe dry. DO NOT use metal scouring pads. Make sure that the Motor Unit DOES NOT come into contact with water.

    • Place and use the appliance upright on a horizontal, stable, dry and heatresistant surface. Damage to the appliance may occur if it is placed on an incline or decline.

    • Spin-dry wet clothes in your washing machine or well-wrung by hand before being placed in the clothes dryer.

    • DO NOT use the clothes dryer for leather, silk, woolens, delicates or anything  that cannot be tumble-dried.

    • Make sure to remove any label or protective sheet which may prevent its proper functioning.|
      DO NOT:

    • cover the Motor Unit during functioning;

    • switch on the appliance until the Waterproof Cover is firmly in place and the Outer Cover zipped up;

    • obstruct totally nor partially the air inlet & outlet;

    • insert objects or body parts inside the protection cover of the appliance;

    • use the appliance while within 1.5 m of a bathtub, shower, wash-basin or any source of water;

    • leave the appliance unsupervised during operation.

16. During operation, DO NOT touch the appliance with wet body parts, and it is recommended to have between you and the standing surface, an isolating element (for example, wearing shoes with rubber soles).

17. During the period of operation, high temperature steam may escape from the Waterproof Cover. To avoid scalding:
    DO NOT

    • place clothes with its packaging (plastic wrapper, paper, foil, etc.) still attached without first removing the packaging;
    • place clothes which are dripping wet without first spin-dried by the washing machine or wrung by hand;
    • place any container inside the appliance;
    • move the appliance whilst the appliance is in operation; unzip or remove the Waterproof Cover while the appliance is in in operation & ensure that the Cover sits securely onto the Clothes Rack during heating;
    • touch the the Waterproof Cover or inside of the clothes dryer while it is operating;
    • touch any part of the appliance except the Timer dial when in operation or just after switching it off as it will still be very hot and may cause scalding. The metal wind outlet becomes exceedingly hot as the clothes dryer operates. Do note that the clothes inside the Waterproof Cover, and the appliance itself would still be very hot during heating, and for some time after the plug has been pulled out of the electric mains;
    • direct steam at any person or animal & one’s hands and face should be angled away from the zip of the Waterproof Cover at all times.

18. DO NOT soak the Motor Unit in water or other liquids, wash it under the tap, or let any liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent electric shock. In case of accidental fall in water, DO NOT try to take it out, but first switch the appliance off.

19. Plug and unplug the power cable firmly holding it with dry hands. Always unplug the power cable to avoid overheating and avoid stretching it (DO NOT pull it, tug it or use it to drag the appliance to which is connected). Before unplugging the appliance, turn the Timer on the Motor Unit to ‘OFF’ and switch off the wall socket.

20. Switch the appliance off when not in use and before assembling, disassembling, adding or removing clothes. Before storing, cleaning or performing any maintenance operation, leave to cool for at least 30 minutes.

21. In case of malfunction or anomaly during the functioning, switch the appliance off immediately, turn off the power and check the cause of the anomaly, if possible, with the support of a qualified person.

22. If smoke is observed coming out of the appliance, switch the appliance off immediately. Unzip the Waterproof Cover, let it fall to the floor and remove clothes only after it has stopped smoking.

23. This appliance is NOT intended for commercial use but to be used in households and similar applications, such as:

    • Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
    • Dormitories;
    • By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
    • Bed and breakfast type environments.

24. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall NOT play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall NOT be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cable out of reach of children less than 8 years old.

25. Save these instructions.

HOW TO USE

1. Firstly make sure that the appliance is unplugged and switched off.
2. Place your laundry onto coat-hangers and hook them onto the Clothes Rack, spacing them out evenly for best results. Each arm is designed to hold up to 3 kg, and the maximum load that the appliance can hold is 10 kg.
3. Unzip the Outer Cover and place it over the clothes. Zip up the Outer Cover and ensure that it is pulled over the metal Wind Outlet as clothes will take a longer time to dry if the Outer Cover is not fully zipped.
4. Insert the plug into the grounded socket and switch on the clothes dryer.
5. To use the timer, turn the dial clockwise to the desired duration (min – 1 min, max 180 mins). To use the dryer without the timer, turn the dial anti-clockwise to ON.
6. The fan will start working immediately, filling the Outer Cover with warm air to dry the clothes. Moist air will escape through the ventilation holes at the top of the Outer Cover.
7. When the set drying time has elapsed, the clothes dryer will automatically shut off. The dial will turn to OFF. If the timer was not used, simply turn the dial to OFF.
8. Switch off and unplug at the mains. Let everything cool down for a few moments before unzipping the cover and removing the hangers. Be careful as the metal parts of the hangers may be hot. DO NOT touch the metal wind outlet as it is extremely hot.

HOW TO CLEAN

1. Switch the appliance off and wait until the appliance has completely cooled before cleaning or performing any maintenance operation.
2. Wipe the exterior of the appliance using a soft, damp cloth/sponge. Remove stubborn spots with mild liquid detergent. DO NOT use abrasive scouring pads or powders.
3. Never immerse the Motor Unit in water or other liquids.
4. Clean the Heating Element with a clean and dry cloth only.
5. Use a vacuum cleaner to clear any blockages from fan vents and air-intake holes on the underside of the Motor Unit

PROBLEM-SOLVING

Clothes take too long to dry

| 1.   Clothes too heavy or thick

2.   Clothes not spin-dried or well wrung

3.   Outer Cover not fully closed

Clothes dryer stops suddenly

| 1.   Set drying time elapsed

2.   Fan is blocked, which activates the safety cut- off. Switch off and unplug the appliance and let it cool completely before cleaning any blockages from fan vents and air-intake holes on the underside of the power unit.

ENVIRONMENTAL TIP

This appliance, along with all other electronic appliances, should, when it is no longer capable of functioning, be disposed with the least possible environmental damage according to the local regulations in your area. In most cases you can discard the appliance at your local recycling center.

DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this appliance as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary. Risk of child or animal entrapment Before you discard this appliance, please remove the Waterproof Cover so that children or animals may not easily get trapped inside.

SPECIFICATION

WARRANTY

Warranty Conditions

1. This warranty provides against defective materials and manufacturing faults throughout for two years from the date of purchase of the appliance. The warranty on the Compressor is 10 years subject to the same conditions as above.
2. This warranty also does not cover normal wear and tear, replacement of consumable materials and accessories, and the cost of maintenance of the appliance.
3. This warranty does not cover the repair or replacement of part/s damaged by misuse, accidents, negligence, alterations, or modifications in any way, or repairs done by any repair organisation without the prior consent of PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd.
4. Repair and service are to be performed at: 5 Changi South Lane #03-01 Singapore 486045. A transport fee will be charged for personal doorstep service.
5. The original purchaser of the appliance must furnish proof of purchase to our Service Centre with the email or number as registered during submission of warranty when this appliance is sent for repair/service. Failure to do so may delay the receipt of said repair/service by the customer.
6. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall the serial number be erased, defaced or altered by the customer and/or his representatives, or the dealer and/or his agents. Failure to ensure this shall invalidate the warranty.
7. This warranty is deemed to be void if the defect is cause by the attack of household pests, fire, lightning, natural disasters, pollution, abnormal voltage or the usage of generators.
8. This warranty is valid in Singapore only.
9. This warranty will be honoured subject to the customer’s registration of the warranty inclusive of original invoice or valid purchase receipt. Failure to present these documents will result in denial of service. However, if the customer still requests that the defective appliance be repaired, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd may, at its discretion, repair the appliance but impose a labour charge, as well as the costs of the replacement parts, to be borne solely by the customer.
10. Please refer to the attached picture for the location of one of our appliance’s serial number, as an example.

Please complete the on-line registration warranty form available on our website. There is no further requirement to send us any hard copy as part of our efforts to save the environment. In accordance with the terms and conditions of this limited warranty as stated above, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd, at its expense shall provide free services for the appliance within the warranty period from its date of purchase from our Authorised dealers.

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