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Hotpoint Tumble Dryer Instruction Book

Hotpoint Tumble Dryer Instruction Book

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  • Page 1 Tumble Dryer Instruction Book...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Advice Electrical Requirements Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer Where to put and vent your Dryer How to use your Dryer Sorting your laundry Wash Care Labels Items requiring special attention How to Remove and Clean the Fluff Filter The Controls Guide to Drying Times Easy Iron Programme - Selected Models...

  • Page 3: Safety Advice

    NEVER Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of the machine. NEVER Allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air. NEVER Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum. NEVER Tumble dry without the filter in position.
  • Page 4 ALWAYS Observe the rules for drying garments: In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a tumble dryer unless they are labelled ‘Superwash’, ‘Machine washable’ or have the ‘May be tumble dried’ symbol: If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine.

  • Page 5: Electrical Requirements

    Electrical Requirements Supply REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT REQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for location.) The flexible mains lead is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. The plug should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer.

  • Page 6: Features - Get To Know The Main Parts Of Your Dryer

    Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer See “The Controls” Model and serial numbers Rating plate Caution Rear venting with hose NOTE: if your dryer is new wipe out the inside of the drum before you first use it to remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit.

  • Page 7: Where To Put And Vent Your Dryer

    Where to put and vent your dryer Your Tumble Dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hob cooker, heater, or eye level grill as flames from the burners could cause damage to your machine. When the dryer is fitted under a work surface allow space for air to enter the rear grille, 10mm above the dryer minimum.

  • Page 8: Where To Put And Vent Your Dryer

    3. THE VENT HOSE MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED FOR 4. MAKE SURE THAT THE VENT HOSE AND AIR INTAKE 5. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE 6. DO NOT DISCHARGE THE EXHAUST AIR INTO A FLUE For open window venting it must be possible for the end of the hose to be directed downwards to prevent warm, moist air condensing in the room or in the dryer.

  • Page 9: How To Use Your Dryer

    How to use your dryer 1. Plug in, switch WARNING: on electricity. WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY. 3. Open the door. Check that the fluff filter is clean (see section “How to remove and clean the fluff filter”).

  • Page 10: Sorting Your Laundry

    Sorting your laundry 1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before washing and drying. 2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have done this for each item before the washing stage.

  • Page 11: Wash Care Labels

    Dryer. WARNING: THE DRYER IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WHERE WATER SOLUTION IS USED FOR THE CLEANING PROCESS. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD. May be tumble dried...

  • Page 12: Items Requiring Special Attention

    Items requiring special attention Blankets and The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course, vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are Bedspreads simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the machine will have difficulty drying them properly.

  • Page 13: How To Remove And Clean The Fluff Filter

    It is essential that the filter is replaced correctly. It must be fitted so that the symbols, shown on the filter above, face towards the front of the dryer. Ensure the filter is fully located into the tumble dryer duct. FAILURE TO CLEAN...
  • Page 14 The Controls - TDL10 and TDL11 Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time. The drying time for TDL10 both heat settings is controlled by the timer. All you have to do is turn the Timer Knob clockwise until it lines up with the required time.
  • Page 15 The Controls - TDL30 Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time. The drying Timer control time for both heat settings is controlled by the timer. All you have to do is turn the Timer Control clockwise until the required time appears in line with the indicator.
  • Page 16 The Controls - TDL31 Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) When using the Time Delay, select the number of delay hours you require Setting Delayed before selecting the drying time. Select the delay period by rotating the timer Start knob in a clockwise direction, to the number of hours delay you require.

  • Page 17: The Controls

    The Controls - TDL31 (continued) This is a short programme of approximately 10 minutes to condition previously (ii) Easy Iron dried clothes. See section ‘Easy Iron Programme’. Cycle It consists of a period of heating followed by a short cool tumble period (as detailed below).

  • Page 18: Guide To Drying Times

    Guide to Drying Times Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on appliance control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by: The amount of Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the water remaining in suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect.

  • Page 19: Easy Iron Programme - Selected Models

    However garments are dried, outside on the line, inside on a radiator, When to use hung around the home or using a tumble dryer, once dry they usually ‘Easy Iron’ get left in the same position/place for a long period of time. This tends to cause garment fibre stiffness which can make the handling of garments difficult and therefore the ironing time longer.

  • Page 20: Caring For Your Dryer

    Caring for your Dryer Your tumble dryer needs very little attention. The following simple steps will keep it performing well. Switch off electricity and remove plug. When finished Always clean the filter and turn the drum by hand to check that small After each load items like handkerchiefs do not get missed.

  • Page 21: If Something Goes Wrong

    If something goes wrong First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for your problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office.

  • Page 22: If It Still Won't Work

    If it still won’t work... Contact the Service Office if something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve been through the check-list on the previous page: 1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains. 2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer (outside the UK).

  • Page 24: Repair Service

    Genuine Parts & Accessories For further product information All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights. General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON.

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