Control panel, 7 Start and Programmes, 8 Laundry, 10 Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 12 TCHL 870 (UK) www.hotpoint.eu This symbol reminds you to read this in- struction manual. Keep this manual at hand for immediate reference whenever necessary. Always store this manual close to the tumble dryer and...
Installation Where to install the tumble dryer check the following: Make sure your hands are dry. If the dryer is installed below a worktop, ensure there are 10 The socket must have an earth mm between the upper connection. panel of the dryer and any objects above it, The socket must be able to withstand the and 15 mm between...
Warnings ! This appliance has been designed and built • Do not turn off the dryer when there are according to international safety standards. still warm items inside. These warnings are given for safety reasons • Clean the filter after each use (see and must be followed carefully.
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Maximum load sizes flammable or explosive substances. Highly : 8 kg flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments including cooking Power consumption oil, acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax off-mode (Po) - Watts 0.14 removers. Ensure these items have been left-on mode (Pl) - Watts 1.90 washed in hot water with an extra amount...
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...
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le making sure that the catches are securely Quick Tips fixed. !Remember to clean your filter and Condenser unit after each load. Cleaning the tumble dryer ! Remember to empty your water • The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be container after each load.
Control panel Empty Water Light Clean Filter Light PROGRAMME Indicator Knob Clean Condenser Light START/PAUSE ON/OFF Progress or Delay Button & Light Button Lights OPTION Buttons & Lights Choosing a programme will stop flashing and show green.) 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. Note: During the Post Care phase this light flashes 2.
Start and Programmes The Controls light will take a few seconds to go out.To avoid this always • PROGRAMMES knob empty the water container each time you use the dryer (see ! Warning, if after pressing the Start/Pause button , the Maintenance).
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Programmes ! If none of the lights are lit; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme. Programme What it does... How to set it... Note: Dries your clothes on High 1. Position the PROGRAMMES Options available: Heat setting, ready for knob on Delay Timer wearing.
Laundry Sorting laundry Drying times • Check the symbols on the care labels of the various gar- Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on ments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble the following: dried. • Sort laundry according to the type of fabric. •...
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. •...
Service 19515921300 01/2018 Spare parts Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre: • Follow the troubleshooting guide to check whether pro- This dryer is a complex machine. Attempting to repair it per- blems can be solved personally (see Troubleshooting). sonally or with the aid of an unqualified personnel may put •...
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