Condenser dryers need adequate ventilation and need to be in a room that allows a constant supply of cool air to the condenser unit. Other Candy Model Issues Water remaining in the drum can cause this. Water not draining away needs to be dealt with by a trained technician. Incorrect control options or settings can also affect the spin cycle. An unbalanced load in a machine fitted with an electronic sensor can also stop the machine from spinning. The appliance is really noisy A domestic washing machine is an appliance modern life cannot do without. They effortlessly get through piles of laundry and can deal with a wide range of clothing items and fabrics. Choosing the right washing machine however can be a daunting task. But making the right choice can mean you have a washing machine will last for years and meet all of your growing family's needs. Washing Machine Features Candy tumble dryer error codes are depicted by LEDs on the control panel that flash to equate the error code. So, three flashes relate to Error Code E3 and so on. For a comprehensive list consult your manufacturer's guide. See a sample of flash counts and their error meanings below: This is often an issue with the outlet pipe which may need re-aligning by a qualified plumber. Mid-cycle stopping

Rated A+++, the Candy Grand’O Vita GVS169DC3 should be efficient to use and run. To test, I started out with our standard wash at 30ºC. This cycle used 0.53kWh of power and a fairly frugal 29.4l of water.This could be a reset failure, failure to complete a programme, or an issue with door opening waiting time. If water is still in the drum this will prevent the door from opening. The appliance is leaking Candy 8kg condenser dryer problems may consist of the dryer staying cold. This may relate to an overheating issue – and the thermostat and thermal overload cut-out may need replacing. Rapid Flash Fault Indicators Noise performance is decent, and I measured the Candy Grand’O Vita GVS169DC3 at 57.7dB during the standard part of the wash, taken from 30cm from the middle of the door. Spin speed was 79.6dB. Both figures are below the figure stated on the EU energy label, and about average for a cheaper washing machine.

Next to the programme dial, you’ll see the Smart Touch area with a picture of a smartphone. This is to enable NFC-enabled smartphones to transmit a programme from the Candy Simpli Fi app to washing machine. Only, it isn’t all NFC smartphones, since iPhones currently aren’t supported and you can only use an Android handset.Decent stain removal in our tests, particularly on the cotton cycle, and impressive running costs help the side, making this a decent choice if you’re after a budget washing machine. Candy Grand’O Vita GVS169DC3 – What you need to know It’s worth pointing out that in both tests, the countdown timer wasn’t particularly accurate. For the synthetic wash, I found that the last 2 minutes of the spin cycle took closer to 10 minutes to complete. Think of it as an indicator of time, rather than a hard-fast timer. E5 – five flashes mean that the temperature sensor has detected an open circuit, or shorted – resulting in a wiring issue with the temperature sensor itself, or with the thermistor KG Mode - Weighs the load during the first four minutes and adjusts the length of the programme and the water consumption accordingly

Thanks to the 1600rpm spin speed, our clothes retained 0.9kg of water, which works out at a decent 34.62% of their original weight. The washing machine’s energy label says that this machine has an A-rated spin cycle, and the tests confirm it. It’s useful to have such an efficient spin, since it means that your clothes spend less time drying or in a tumble dryer. To work out yearly figures, I used the average number of washing machine loads in the UK (274 per year), and multiplied by three different load amounts (6kg for high, 4.5kg for medium and 3kg for low) to get a total amount of washing per year in kg. Some Candy condenser dryer problems may have more than one solution but it helps to know where to start: The tumble dryer simply won’t workCandy Grando tumble dryer problems may include making an electrical buzzing noise without the drum moving. This can point to a problem with the drum assembly and will need a technician to fix it. This could be due to issues with the filter, or indicate that the ventilation inlet grills are obstructed. An incorrect load or defective condenser unit can also be the culprits. As can the water tank not emptying. There’s condensation in the room Running costs are impressively low, even more remarkable by virtue of how little this washing machine costs. Stain removal is about as good as I can expect from a machine at this price. Stain removal wasn’t quite as effective, since the stain strip folded and twisted inside the sheet during washing. As such, results may vary from wash to wash. I found that most of the stains were removed, but there was some red remaining, while the tomato sauce stain had partially transferred to another part of the stain strip. However, where the strip hadn’t become folded, the ketchup stain was less visible than on the 30ºC cotton wash. Error codes vary from E01 to E18. For a comprehensive guide of how to identify these codes simply refer to your manufacturer’s handbook Candy Washing Machine Issues

One noteworthy feature of this washing machine is the intelligent sensor technology. At the start of each cycle the machine analyses the load’s weight, and adjusts the time, water, and electricity used by the machine. This gives it an A+++ energy-efficient rating, helping you save on energy bills whilst helping the environment. Features and programmes – Very basic controls, but they’re easy to use and there are wash programmes to cover most types of clothing.

Four Drying Levels - Choose the level of dryness you require - Ready to Iron, Dry Hanger, Dry Wardrobe and Extra Dry E7 – when a poor airflow is detected the condenser unit will need to be examined, as will pipes and filters for obstructions If your Candy tumble dryer has all lights flashing – what could be the problem of a faulty circuit board will need to be resolved by an experienced professional. Simply switch off your appliance and make a call. Get Experienced Appliance Repairers Stain removal – Pretty good on the 30ºC wash, although the synthetic wash ended up folding the stain strip leaving a blob of ketchup behind. To get some more in-depth running costs, I used the figures stated on the EU energy label, which assume 220 washes per year. This let me break-down the stated energy and water consumption figures to give us an average cost per wash, using average electricity and water costs.