Troubleshooting - Hotpoint TVF ET 7B Instruction Booklet

Troubleshooting

One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the
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following troubleshooting suggestions:
Problem:
The tumble dryer won't start.
Drying cycle will not begin.
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.
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.
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There has been a power failure.
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The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the socket.
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You are using an extension cord? Try to plug the dryer's power cord
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directly into the socket.
The door is not closed securely?
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The PROGRAMMES knob has not been set properly (see Start and
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Programmes).
The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed (see Start and
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Programmes).
You have set a delayed time (see Start and Programmes).
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The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).
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The correct programme has not been selected for the type of fabric you
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are drying (see Start and Programmes).
The flexible vent tube is obstructed (see Installation).
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The air intake vent is obstructed (see Installation).
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The permanent ventilation flap on the storm cover is obstructed (see
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Installation).
The items were too wet (see Laundry).
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The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).
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! 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:
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- 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
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Start/Pause buttons for 3 seconds. The display will show
3 seconds and then the dryer will resume normal operation.
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