Check The Drum After Each Cycle; Cleaning The Dryer - Hotpoint TCEL 87C Instruction Booklet

Maintenance and Care
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Water container
Condenser unit

Check the drum after each cycle

Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items
(handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind.
Cleaning the drum
! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel
cleaning agents to clean the drum.
A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless
steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of
water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner
from the wash. This coloured film will not affect the
dryer performance.

Cleaning the dryer

External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts
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can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Periodically (every 6 months) vacuum the front air
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intake grille, to remove any build up of fluff, lint or
dust. Also to remove accumulation of fluff from the
front of the condenser and filter areas, clean
occasionally with a vacuum cleaner.
! Do not use solvents or abrasives.
! Your dryer uses special bearing components which
do not need lubrication.
! Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised
technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety
(see Service).
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Filter
Catches
Tap
Condenser unit
Air intake
Condenser cover
Quick Tips
Remember to clean the door filter and
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the condenser filter after each load.
Remember to empty the water container
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after each load.
! Doing BOTH the above will keep your
appliance working at its BEST.
Rear
Front