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Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

GB
English
TCD ET 77
www.hotpoint.eu
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installation, 2 Warnings, 4 English Care and Maintenance, 6 Control panel, 8 Laundry, 8 The Display, 9 TCD ET 77 Start and Programmes, 11 Troubleshooting, 15 Service, 16 www.hotpoint.eu This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual. Keep this manual at hand for immediate reference whenever necessary.
  • Page 2: Installation

    Installation Where to install the tumble dryer Electrical connections Before plugging the appliance into the socket, • Install the dryer far check the following: from gas ranges, stoves, • Make sure your hands are dry. radiators or hobs, as • The socket must have an earth connection. flames may damage it.
  • Page 3 Maximum load sizes : 7 kg Product Data - Regulation 392/2012. Brand Hotpoint Model TCD ET 77B EP (UK) Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton programme" at full load - kg This household tumble drier is a...
  • Page 4: Warnings

    Warnings ! This appliance has been designed and built • Do not turn off the dryer when there are still according to international safety standards. warm items inside. These warnings are given for safety reasons • Clean the filter after each use (see and must be followed carefully.
  • Page 5 acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers. Ensure these items have been washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer. • Do not tumble dry items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam), or similarly textured rubber like materials.
  • Page 6: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Disconnecting the power supply softeners. This coloured film does not affect the dryer’s performance. ! Disconnect the dryer when not in use or Emptying the water container after during cleaning and maintenance operations. each cycle Cleaning the filter after each Remove the water container and cycle empty it into a sink or other...
  • Page 7: Cleaning The Tumble Dryer

    fixed. Quick Tips !Remember to clean your filter and Cleaning the tumble dryer Condenser unit after each load. • The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be ! Remember to empty your water cleaned with a damp cloth. • Clean the front air intake grille regularly (every 6 months) container after each load.
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control panel PROGRAMME Display Unit Selection Buttons ON/OFF START/PAUSE CHILD LOCK & Button & Light Button OPTIONS Buttons & Lights The ON/OFF button : - if pressed when the dryer is amber if the programme has been paused or fl ashing running: If the display shows the dryer green if on standby waiting to start a programme (see...
  • Page 9: The Display

    The Display Selecting your language The fi rst time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language from the available list. To change: the language current selection must fl ash, on the fi rst line of the display. - Press the On/Off button to turn off the display then press and hold all 3 buttons: Heat Level,...
  • Page 10: Timed Drying

    Timed drying After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry option, press the Timed button and the display will increment the selected time, each time you press and release the button (see Start and Programmes). Each press reduces the time duration and number of available time options depending on the programme/material selected.
  • Page 11: Start And Programmes

    Start and Programmes Choosing a programme 10. During the last few minutes of Drying Programmes, 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. before the programme is completed, the fi nal COOL TUMBLE phase is entered (fabrics are cooled), this phase 2.
  • Page 12 Programmes Table Programme The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display • This is a programme for cotton items. • The Standard Cotton programme to EU Regulation 392/2012 is Programme 1 selec- tion with High Heat and Dryness Level Cupboard Dry (the standard/default starting Cottons Standard configuration).
  • Page 13 Programmes Table Programme The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display • This is a programme for drying your delicate clothes ie. Acrylics. • Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to use, but on some garments the edges may be slightly damp.
  • Page 14 The Controls Eco Function Available on Standard Cotton (High Heat only), Shirts and ! Warning, after pressing the START/PAUSE button Synthetic programmes, and dries to Cupboard Dry sensing the programme cannot be changed. To change a selected level. programme, press the START/PAUSE button the light Eco Cycles are available for several different types of fabric, flashes Amber to indicate the programme is paused.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions: Problem: Possible causes / Solution: The tumble dryer won’t start. • The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact. •...
  • Page 16: Service

    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.

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