Troubleshooting - Hotpoint FTVFG 65B Instruction Booklet

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
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troubleshooting suggestions: troubleshooting suggestions:
Problem: Problem:
The tumble dryer won't start. The tumble dryer won't start.
Drying cycle will not begin. Drying cycle will not begin.
Its taking a long time to dry. Its taking a long time to dry.
Programme finishes and clothes are
damper than expected.
The option lights flash and the display
shows a fault code F followed by one
or two numbers.
The display briefly shows
every 6 seconds.
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Note: This tumble dryer, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system which is
enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected. Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the dryer reactivates.
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Possible causes / Solution:
• The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact.
• There has been a power failure.
• The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the socket.
• You are using an extension cord? Try to plug the dryer's power cord directly into the
socket.
• The door is not closed securely?
• The programme has not been set properly (see Start and Programmes).
• The Start/Pause button has not been pressed (see Start and Programmes).
• You have set a delayed time (see Start and Programmes).
• The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).
• The correct programme has not been selected for the type of fabric you are drying
(see Start and Programmes).
• The flexible vent tube is obstructed (see Installation).
• The air intake grille is obstructed (see Installation, and see Maintenance).
• The permanent ventilation flap on the storm cover is obstructed
• The items were too wet (see Laundry).
• The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).
! For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 5 hours. If an automatic
programme has not sensed the required final moisture in this time the dryer will
complete the programme and stop. Check the above points and run the programme
again, if the results are still damp, contact the Service Centre (see Service).
• If the display shows a fault:
- Turn off and remove the plug. Clean the filter (see maintenance). Then replace
the plug, turn on and start another programme. If a fault is then displayed: Note down
the code and contact the Service Centre (see Service).
• The dryer is in 'Demo' mode. Press and hold both the On/Off and Start/Pause
buttons for 3 seconds. The display will show
will resume normal operation.
(see Installation)
for 3 seconds and then the dryer
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