Maintenance and Care, 6 Switching off the electricity Cleaning the filter after each cycle Check the drum after each cycle Cleaning the dryer TVEL and TVYL 7kg Models Dryer description, 7 The front The back Control panel Start and programmes, 8-12...
Installation Where to put your dryer ! Ensure that the end of the tube is not directed toward the air intake vent at the rear of the dryer. Place your dryer at a distance from gas ! The vent tube should not exceed 2.4 metres in ●...
Installation Open window venting ! Do not use extension cords. ! The power cord must not be bent or The end of the tube squashed. should be directed ! The power cord should be regularly downwards, to prevent checked. If the supply cord is damaged, it warm moist air from must be replaced by the manufacturer, its condensing in the room or...
Warnings ! The appliance has been designed and Check to see if the dryer is empty before ● built according to international safety loading it. standards. The back of the dryer could ● These warnings are given for safety become very hot. Never touch it reasons and must be followed carefully.
Warnings To minimise the risk of fire in your or explosive substances. Highly flammable tumble dryer, the following should be substances commonly used in domestic observed: environments including cooking oil, Tumble dry items only if they have been acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene, ●...
Maintenance and Care Switching off the electricity 3. Replace it correctly. Ensure the filter is fully located flush into the tumble dryer Unplug your dryer when not using it, when trim. cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. 4. Remove any lint that has built up on the inside of the door and around the door seal.
Dryer Description The front The back Drum Control Panel Air Intake Vent Rating plate Model & Serial numbers Vent Tube fitted here Filter Caution: Hot! Control panel PROGRAMMES START/PAUSE Knob Clean Filter Button & Light Indicator Light OPTION ON/OFF Progress or Delay Buttons &...
Start and Programmes Choosing a programme while others continue drying. When you close the door again, press the START/PAUSE button in 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. order to resume drying. 2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see (When the door is opened the START/PAUSE light Laundry).
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Start and Programmes Wool Programme This is a programme for tumble dryer safe garments marked with the symbol ● It can be used for load sizes up to 1kg (approximately 3 sweaters). ● We recommend that garments are turned inside out before drying. ●...
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Start and Programmes Programmes ! If none of the lights are lit; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme. What it does... How to set it... Notes/Options available: Programme Dries your clothes, ready 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 1. Delay Timer for wearing.
Start and Programmes Programmes Table ! If none of the lights are on; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme. EXCLUSIVES Programme What it does... How to set it... Notes/Options available: 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 7. Dries your Cotton Delay Timer Jeans.
Start and Programmes The Controls High Heat Press this button and a high heat setting is selected and the light next to the button comes on. If the light PROGRAMMES knob ● alongside the button is on then pressing the button ! Warning, if after pressing the start button, the selects a low heat setting and the light goes out.
Laundry Sorting your laundry Drying times Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure The table (see below) presents APPROXIMATE drying ● that the articles can be tumble dried. times in Minutes. Weights refer to dry garments. Sort laundry by fabric type. ●...
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. ●...
● telephone number. ● the type of problem. ● the date of purchase. Hotpoint Service ● the appliance model (Mod.). ● the serial number (S/N). UK: 08448 224 224 ● This information can be found on the data label inside Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 the door of the machine.
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