English English Care and Maintenance, 6 Description of the tumble dryer, 7 Laundry, 7 Control Panel, 8 The Display, 9 FTVFG 65B Start and Programmes, 10 Troubleshooting, 14 Service, 15 www.hotpoint.eu www.hotpoint.eu This symbol reminds you to read this This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual.
Installation Where to install the tumble dryer Window ventilation hole The ventilation hole should be directly behind the dryer in If the dryer is installed below a worktop, order to keep the hose as short ensure there are 10 mm as possible.
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Electrical connections Before plugging the appliance into the so- cket, check the following: Make sure your hands are dry. The socket must have an earth connection. The socket must be able to withstand the machine’s maximum power output as indica- ted on the rating plate (see Description of the tumble dryer).
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: 6 kg Product Data - Regulation 392/2012. Brand HOTPOINT Model FTVFG 65B GG (UK) Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton programme" at full load - kg This household tumble drier is a Vented Energy efficiency class on a scale from A+++ (low consumption) to D...
Care and maintenance Disconnecting the power supply film does not affect the dryer’s performance. ! Disconnect the dryer when not in use or Cleaning the tumble dryer during cleaning and maintenance operations. • The external metal and plastic parts and the rubber parts can be cleaned with the aid of a damp cloth.
Description of the tumble dryer Front side Rear side Control panel Drum Air inlet Rating Plate Caution, high Filter Connection for temperature Serial number ventilation hose and model number Laundry Sorting laundry Drying times • Check the symbols on the care labels of the various Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on garments to verify whether the garments can be safely the following:...
Control panel HEAT LEVEL PROGRAMME Indicator Key Lock Button & Lights knob Button & Light OPTION START/PAUSE Buttons & Lights Button & Light ON/OFF Display Unit & Button Selection Buttons The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is running and this button is pressed and held for more that 3 seconds the dryer is turned off, it counts down 3, 2, 1, Off and the programme is then cancelled.
The Display The Display has three main functions, each with its corresponding button. Dryness Sensing Levels After selecting a programme that has a Sensor Dry option, press and release the button until the required dryness sensing level is displayed. If the sensing option is not available with your selected programme, the display will flash and the buzzer will beep three times.
Start and Programmes Choosing a Programme 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. 2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry). 3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place (see Maintenance). 4.
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Description of program Programme n° The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display Max. load • This is a programme for cotton items. Standard • The Standard Cotton programme to EU Regulation 392/2012 is Programme 1 selection with High Heat and Dryness Level Cotton Cupboard Dry (the standard/default starting configuration).
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Description of program Programme n° The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display Max. load • This is a programme for drying your very delicate lingerie, including silk. • Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to use, but on some garments the edges may be slightly Lingerie damp.
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The Controls • DISPLAY “8:88” The display shows either the amount of time delay remaining or ! Warning, after pressing the START/PAUSE button an indication of the amount of time left for a drying programme the programme cannot be changed. To change a selected (see The Display).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions: troubleshooting suggestions: Problem:...
For local repair engineers - 03448 111 606 ROI - 0818 313 413 UK standard local rate applies ROI local Irish rate applies For Parts and Accessories visit: parts.hotpoint.co.uk/shop Please remember to register your appliance at www.hotpointservice.co.uk to activate your 10 year parts guarantee.