The year 1945 was the beginning of the brands existence, since then it rooted well in the domestic market in the segment of household appliance. For the past few decades its innovation extended worldwide and has acquired many European companies. The strength of the brand has enhanced to a greater extend and so are its models. The following is the review of Candy GOV58F-80 Grand O Tumble Dryer.
Highlights:
The brief overview of this product could describe its physical characteristics and the technology it functions. This model with the white colour housing has the dimension of 85 x 60 x 60 cm to correspond its height, width and depth. Neatly aliened is the control panel on the top and the door of rectangle with no viewing window. Overall it is a freestanding appliance that functions with the venting technology. The basic of this technology requires the venting hose to find an outlet and hence demands to be installed in the place feasible for venting the hose. Comparatively it is a less in weight with just 31 kg that permits easy shifting of places.
Capacity and Controls:
Being capable to handle the load of 8 kg, suits well for up to the large family size. Quite large is the drum to accommodate all types of fabrics. The control system is a mechanical type that functions with the rotary knob to select the programmes. It comes with the button for the start and reset option. Besides the knob is been found the well explained print for making the selection. The heat setting option is also available besides it. The functioning is been indicated with the indicator light.
Programmes and Features:
The various programmes offered by Candy GOV58F-80 8 Kg Capacity Tumble Dryer are the ‘Fast Iron’ that makes ironing easy and can be handled just out of the dryer. The available ‘Refresh’ option can be chosen to refresh the clothes that just are left unused for long time or just needs to be freshen up. Apart from these are available the timed programmes and the fast drying extends up to 150 minutes to maximum. All these programmes can go with the 2 different heat settings that can be chosen based on the nature of the fabric. The features that make this model complete are as follows.
- Reverse action – Available is the reverse action function in which the drum rotates both clock and anti-clock wise, this eliminates the clothes from being tangled.
- Large opening – Although the door does not feature with the viewing window, its large door open makes loading easy.
- Indicators – Few of the indicators that make the usage of this appliance easy are the filter care indicator and the end of programme indicator. This filter care indicator lets you to clean and maintain the fluff filter on time to save the time and electricity.
- Sensor dry programmes – In order to prevent the clothes from over and under drying, this programme can be selected with the required level of dryness. Based on sensor the moisture level in the fabrics the dryer automatically functions to optimise the dryness.
Energy consumption and Efficiency:
The energy consumption is 4.5 Kwh per cycle and the annual consumption is 900. Here the efficiency is been rated to be Grade ‘C’ . This appliance also has a certification mark for the energy saving recommendation and it goes impressive.
Guarantee:
The manufacturer of Candy GOV58F-80 Grand O White Colour Tumble Dryer offers a free vent hose along with this Tumble Dryer and does provide a 5-year guarantee for the parts and 1 year for the labour.
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Candy GOV58F-80 8kg Vented Dryer – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Candy |
| Model Name | GOV58F-80 Grand O Tumble Dryer |
| Colour | White |
| Drying Capacity in kg | 8 |
| Size (height x width x depth) | 85 x 60 x 60 cm |
| Drying Type | Vented |
| Machine type | Freestanding |
| Timed dry | 150 minutes |
| Loading type | Front loading |
| Number of drying programmes | 5 |
| Door type | Opaque |
| Controls | Mechanical |
| Weight | 31 kg |
| Main Features | |
| Anti crease function | No |
| LED display | No |
| Large door opening | Yes |
| Reverse action | Yes |
| Temperature selector | Yes |
| Delay start | No |
| Sensor drying | Yes |
| Interior light | No |
| Special Programmes | |
| Heat settings | 2 |
| Crease care | No |
| Wool care programme | No |
| Machine iron | Yes |
| Reversible door | Yes |
| Indicators / others | |
| Filter care indicator | Yes |
| Remaining time indicator | Yes |
| Automatic Safety door | Yes |
| End of program indicator | Yes |
| Buzzer option | Yes |
| Child lock | No |
| Efficiency rating | Grade ‘C’ |
| Noise level | 67 dBa |
| Energy consumption | 4.5 Kwh |
| Free vent hose supplied | Yes |
| Voltage | 230 |
| Guarantee | 5 years for parts and 1 year for labour |
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