Hotpoint TCEL 87C User manual

Instruction booklet
TUMBLE DRYER
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Contents
Installation, 2
Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
Water drain
Electrical connection
Before you start using your dryer
Warnings, 3-4
General safety
To minimise the risk of fire
Maintenance and Care, 5-6
Switching off the electricity
Cleaning the filter after each cycle
Empty the water container after each cycle
Cleaning the condenser unit
Check the drum after each cycle
Cleaning the dryer
Dryer description, 7
The features
Control panel
Start and programmes, 8-12
Choosing a programme
Programmes Table
The Controls
Laundry, 13
Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Drying times
Troubleshooting, 14
Service, 15
Spare Parts
Recycling and Disposal
Product data, 16
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TCEL 87C
TCYL 87C
TCYL 757C
!Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to refer to it when necessary. Take it with you when you move, and
should you sell this appliance or pass it on to another party, make sure that this booklet is supplied along with the
dryer so that the new owner may be informed about warnings and suggestions on how the appliance works.
!Read these instructions carefully; the following pages contain important information on installation and suggestions
on how the appliance works.
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Installation
Where to put your dryer
●Place your dryer at a distance from gas
ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops
because flames can damage the
appliance.
●If you are going to
install the appliance
under a work counter,
be sure to leave a
10mm space between
the top and any other
objects on or above
the machine and a
15mm space between
the sides and lateral furnishings or walls. This
is to ensure proper air circulation.
The appliance must be installed with the
rear surface placed against a wall.
Ventilation
When the dryer is in use, there has to be adequate
ventilation. Make sure you put your dryer in an
environment that is not damp and has proper air
circulation throughout. Airflow around the dryer is
essential to condense the water produced during the
washing, the dryer will not operate efficiently in an
enclosed space or cupboard.
!If using the dryer in a small or cold room some
condensation could be experienced.
!We do not recommend that the dryer is
installed in a cupboard but the dryer must
never be installed behind a lockable door,
a sliding door or a door with a hinge on
the opposite side to that of the dryer door.
Electrical connections
Make sure of the following before you
insert the plug into the the electrical socket:
●Make sure your hands are dry.
●The socket must have an earth connection.
●The socket must be able to sustain the
machines maximum power, which is
indicated on the rating label (see Dryer
Description).
●Power voltage must be within the values
indicated on the rating label (see Dryer
Description).
●The socket must be compatible with the
dryers plug. Should this not be the case,
replace the plug or the socket.
!The dryer must not be installed outdoors,
even if the space is sheltered. It can be
very dangerous if it is exposed to rain or
storms.
!Once installed, the dryers electrical wire
and plug must be within easy reach.
!Do not use extension cords.
!The power cord must not be bent or
squashed.
!The power cord should be regularly
checked. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard. New or
longer power cords are supplied at an extra
charge by authorised dealers.
!The manufacturer denies any responsibility
should any of these rules not be followed.
!If in doubt about any of the above consult a
qualified electrician.
Before you start using your dryer
Once you have installed your dryer and before you
use it, clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust
that could have accumulated during transport.
Maximum load
Natural fibres : 8 kg
Water drain
If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be
plumbed into this drain. This does away with the need to
empty the water container. If the dryer is stacked onto or
installed next to a washing machine it can share the same
drain.
The height of the drain must be less than 3' (1m) from the
bottom of the dryer.
Remove the existing hose from
position shown in picture A.
Then fit a suitable length of hose to
position shown in picture B.
!Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked when
the dryer is in its final location.
picture A
picture B
Minimum gap 10mm
Minimum gaps
15mm

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Warnings
!The appliance has been designed and
built according to international safety
standards.
These warnings are given for safety
reasons and must be followed carefully.
General safety
●This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
knowledge if they are given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
●This tumble dryer has been designed for
home, and not professional use.
●Do not touch the appliance while bare
foot or with wet hands or feet.
●Unplug the machine by pulling on the
plug, not the cord.
●After using the dryer, turn it off and
unplug it. Keep the door closed to make
sure that children do not use it as a toy.
●Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the dryer.
●Cleaning and user maintenance should
not be made by children without
supervision.
●Children of less than 3 years should be
kept away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised.
●The appliance must be installed
correctly and have proper ventilation.
The air intake at the front of the dryer
should never be obstructed (see
Installation).
●Never use the dryer on carpeting where
the pile height would prevent air from
entering the dryer from the base.
●Check to see if the dryer is empty before
loading it.
●The back of the dryer could
become very hot. Never touch it
while in use.
●Do not use the dryer unless the filter,
water container and condenser are
securely in place (see Maintenance).
●Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry
for maximum loads).
●Do not load items that are dripping wet.
●Carefully check all instructions on
clothing labels (see Laundry).
●Do not tumble dry large, very bulky
items.
●Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high
temperatures.
●Complete each programme with its Cool
Tumble Phase.
●Do not turn off the dryer when there are
still warm items inside.
●Clean the filter after each use (see
Maintenance).
●Empty the water container after each
use (see Maintenance).
●Clean the condenser unit at regular
intervals (see Maintenance).
●Do not allow lint to collect around the
dryer.
●Never climb on top of the dryer. It could
result in damage.
●Always follow electrical standards and
requirements (see Installation).
●Always buy original spare parts and
accessories (see Service).
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Warnings
To minimise the risk of fire in your
tumble dryer, the following should be
observed:
●Tumble dry items only if they have been
washed with detergent and water, rinsed
and been through the spin cycle. It is a
fire hazard to dry items that HAVE NOT
been washed with water.
●Do not dry garments that have been
treated with chemical products.
●Do not tumble dry items that have been
spotted or soaked with vegetable or
cooking oils, this constitutes a fire hazard.
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously,
especially when exposed to heat sources
such as a tumble dryer. The items become
warm, causing an oxidisation reaction with
the oil, Oxidisation creates heat. If the heat
cannot escape, items can become hot
enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or
storing oil-effected items can prevent heat
from escaping and so create a fire hazard.
If it is unavoidable that fabrics containing
vegetable or cooking oil or those that have
been contaminated with hair care products
be placed in a tumble dryer they should
first be washed with extra detergent - this
will reduce, but not eliminate the hazard.
The cool tumble phase should be used to
reduce the temperature of the items. They
should not be removed from the dryer and
piled or stacked while hot.
●Do not tumble dry items that have
previously been cleaned in or washed in,
soaked in or soiled with petrol/gasoline,
dry cleaning solvents or other flammable
or explosive substances. Highly flammable
substances commonly used in domestic
environments including cooking oil,
acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene,
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and
wax removers. Ensure these items have
been washed in hot water with an extra
amount of detergent before being dried
in the tumble dryer.
●Do not tumble dry items containing foam
rubber (also known as latex foam), or
similarly textured rubber like materials.
Foam rubber materials can, when
heated, produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
●Fabric softener or similar products
should not be used in a tumble dryer to
eliminate the effects of static electricity
unless the practice is specifically
recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener product.
●Do not tumble dry undergarments that
contain metal reinforcements eg. bras
with metal reinforcing wires. Damage to
the tumble dryer can result if the metal
reinforcements come loose during drying.
●Do not tumble dry rubber, plastic articles
such as shower caps or babies water
proof covers, polythene or paper.
●Do not tumble dry rubber backed
articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber
pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber
coated tennis shoes.
●Remove all objects from pockets,
especially lighters (risk of explosion).
!WARNING: Never stop the dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are
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!Failure to empty the water container may cause
the following:
- The dryer will stop heating (so the load may still
be damp at the end of the drying cycle) (see The
Controls).
●Priming the water collection system
When your dryer is new, the water container will not
collect water until the system is primed.
This will take 1 or 2 drying cycles. Once primed it will
collect water during every drying cycle.
Cleaning the condenser unit
Periodically (every month) remove the
condenser unit and clean any build up of
fluff from between the plates by rinsing it
under the tap with cold water.
This should be done with cold water from
the rear of the condenser.
Removing the condenser:
1.Unplug the dryer and open the door.
2.Pull open the condenser cover (see
diagram).
Release the three
catches by turning 90˚
counter-clockwise
then pull on the grip and
remove from the dryer.
Clean the surface of the seals and replace,
with the arrows pointing upwards making
sure that the catches have been secured.
Switching off the electricity
!Unplug your dryer when not using it,
when cleaning it and during all
maintenance operations.
Clean the filter after each cycle
The filter is an important part of your dryer:
it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed
while drying.
When finished drying, clean the filter by
rinsing it under running water or with your
vacuum cleaner.
Should the filter become clogged up, the
airflow inside the dryer will be seriously
compromised: drying times lengthen and
you will consume more energy. It may also
damage your dryer.
The filter is found in front of the dryer trim
(see diagram on next page).
Removing the filter:
1. Pull the plastic grip of the filter upwards.
2. Open the filter and
clean the lint from the
inside.
3. Replace it correctly.
Ensure the filter is fully
located flush into the
tumble dryer trim.
4. Remove any lint that has built up on the
inside of the door and around the door
seal.
!Do not use the dryer without replacing
the filter.
Empty the water container after each
cycle
Pull the container out of the dryer
and remove either the small or
large cap and empty it into a
sink or other suitable drain.
Refit the cap and replace the
container securely.
!Always check and empty the container before you
start a new drying programme.
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Maintenance and Care
Quick Tips
●Remember to clean the door filter and
the condenser filter after each load.
●Remember to empty the water container
after each load.
!Doing BOTH the above will keep your
appliance working at its BEST.
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
can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
●Periodically (every 6 months) vacuum the front air
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).
Water container
Condenser cover
Catches
Air intake
Filter
Tap
Rear
Front
Condenser unit
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Dryer Description
The Progress or Delay lights show you the status of
the programme, or the delay time when they flash.
During a delayed start the lights flash to show the
delay selected. When (not flashing) they show each
stage of the programme by the corresponding light
turning on (see Start and Programmes).
The Empty Water indicator light signals that the water
container should be emptied. The light will take a few
seconds to go out after replacing the empty water
container, the dryer must be running for this to happen
(see The Controls).
Note: If the water bottle fills the indicator light flashes, the
heat is turned off and your clothes will not dry.
The Clean Filter light gives you a reminder before
every programme that it is essential to clean the filter
every time the dryer is used (see Maintenance and Care).
The Clean Condenser light gives you a reminder that
it is essential to clean the condenser at regular intervals
(see Maintenance and Care).
The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is running and
this button is pressed and held for more that 3 seconds
the dryer is turned off, the programme is then cancelled.
Press and hold for more than 3 seconds and the dryer
reactivates.
The PROGRAMMES knob sets the programme: rotate
it until the indicator is pointing to the programme you want
to select or to Timed Drying (see Start and Programmes).
Use the DRYING LEVELS knob to set your required
dryness sensing level, or the TIMER DRYING knob to
select a drying time (see Start and Programmes).
The OPTION buttons/lights select available options for
your selected programme. The lights indicate that the
option has been selected (see Start and Programmes).
The START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected
programme. When you press this button there will be
one beep and the progress lights will flash to confirm
the action. When a programme is running, pressing this
button in pauses the programme and stops the dryer.
The light is green when programme is running, flashing
amber if the programme has been paused or flashing
green if on standby waiting to start a programme (see
Start and Programmes).
Note: This light also flashes amber during the Post
Care phase of a programme.
Control panel
Empty Water
Light
PROGRAMMES
Knob
START/PAUSE
Button & Light
Indicator
Progress or Delay
Lights
OPTION
Buttons & Lights
Clean Filter
Light
Clean Condenser
Light
DRYING LEVELS
Knob
TIMER
DRYING
Knob
ON/OFF
Button
The features Water container
Filter
Condenser cover
Rating plate
Model & Serial numbers
Condenser cover handle
(Pull to open)
Air intake grille
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Dryness levels:
Damp Dry: Dries your items ready to be ironed using a machine or rotary ironer.
Iron Dry: Dries your items ready to be ironed with a hand iron.
Hanger Dry Plus: Dries your delicate items ready to be hanged for final drying.
Hanger Dry: Dries your items ready to be hanged for final drying.
Light Dry: Dries your delicate items ready to be put away.
Cupboard Dry: Dries your items ready to be put away.
Extra Dry: Dries your items ready to be worn.
AUTO: Turn the selection knob to this position and the default sensing level will be
selected (for Default see Programmes Tables).
After selecting a programme that has a Sensor Dry option, turn the selection knob to the required
dryness sensing level. If the sensing option is not available with your selected programme, the
buzzer will beep three times.
!Some sensing programmes do not have all seven dryness level options available.
Timed Dry
First turn the PROGRAMMES knob to the Timed Dry position and turn the Timed Dry knob to your
required drying time (see Laundry).
Start and Programmes
Dryness Sensing Levels
Choosing a programme
1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket.
2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see
Laundry).
3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean
and in place and the water container is empty and
in place (see Maintenance).
4. Load the machine and make sure items are not
in the way of the door seal. Close the door.
5. If none of the lights are on: Press the ON/OFF
button .
6. Choose a programme, or Timed Drying, by checking
the Programmes Guide (see Programmes) as well as
the indications for each type of fabric (see Laundry).
- Select a programme by rotating the
PROGRAMMES knob.
7. Choose Timed Drying or Dryness Levels option.
!For full details of selections available for each
programme see the Programme Tables.
8. Set a delay time and other options if necessary.
9. The START/PAUSE light is flashing green:
- press the START/PAUSE button to begin.
The green light stops flashing.
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.
During the drying programme, you can check on
your laundry and take out items that are dry
while others continue drying. When you close
the door again, press the START/PAUSE button in
order to resume drying.
(When the door is opened the START/PAUSE light
will flash Amber, after the door is closed and the
START/PAUSE button pressed, the START/PAUSE
light will stop flashing and show green.)
Note: During the Post Care phase this light
flashes Amber.
10. At the end of the drying cycle the End light comes
on and either :
- The buzzer will beep 3 times to let you know
that your programme is complete.
or - If you have selected the Crease Care option
and you do not take the items out immediately,
the items will tumble occasionally for 10
hours or until you open the door, the buzzer
will then beep 3 times to confirm the
programme is completed.
11. Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the filter
and replace it. Empty the water container and
replace it (see Maintenance).
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Start and Programmes
Standard Cotton
●This is a programme for cotton items.
●The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin
speed used in your washer (see Laundry).
●The Standard Cotton programme to EU Regulation 392/2012 is Programme 1 selection with Dryness Level AUTO
or Cupboard Dry.
Programme Options available
1Standard Cotton
5Anti Allergy
6Quick Dry
4Synthetics
Timed Drying
3Bed & Bath
ESSENTIAL PROGRAMMES - Programmes Table
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Delay Timer Extra Care* Crease Care High Heat Sensor Dry
●An Automatic programme
●An Automatic programme
Damp Dry Iron Dry Hanger Dry Plus Hanger Dry Light Dry Cupboard Dry Extra Dry
Bed & Bath
●This is a programme for cotton towels and sheets.
●This programme will take about 170 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin
speed used in your washer (see Laundry).
●Loads dried using the Extra Dry setting are usually ready to use, the edges or seams may be slightly damp especially
on large items. If this is the case, try opening them out and running the programme again for a short period.
Shirts
High heat option
●This is a programme for shirts made from cotton.
●It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 10 shirts).
●This programme will take about 80 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin
speed used in your washer.
Low heat option
●This is a programme for shirts made from synthetic materials or a mixture of natural and synthetic materials, such
as polyester and cotton.
●It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 14 shirts).
●This programme will take about 65 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin
speed used in your washer.
Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If
this is the case, try turning the shirts inside out and running the programme again for a short period.
Synthetics
●This is a programme for items of Synthetic or Synthetic/Cotton mixtures.
●The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin
speed used in your washer (see Laundry).
Anti Allergy Programme
This programme has the ‘Seal of Approval’ endorsement from Allergy UK, which reflects the effective reduction and
elimination of allergens from the clothes with the special Anti Allergy cycle. With this programme, thanks to the
achievement of constant temperature for an extended period of time, the effects of the most common allergens
(including House Mites and Pollen) are neutralised.
Can be used on a full size wet load to dry and treat, or on a 4kg dry load just to treat your laundry.
This programme will take about 200 minutes but may take longer depending on the size of the load, and the spin
speed used in your washer if used on a wet load.
Quick Dry
This programme is for small loads maximum 1kg. Note: can only be used with the Cupboard Dry setting.
Your drying time is very much reduced with a huge time saving up to 53% on cottons (with High Heat option) and
50% on synthetics (with Low Heat option). This programme will take about 30 minutes.
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Start and Programmes
Jeans
●This is a programme for jeans made from denim cotton. Before drying your jeans turn the front pockets inside out.
●It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 4 pairs).
●Do not mix dark and light coloured items.
●It can also be used on other garments made from the same material, such as jackets.
●This programme will take about 75 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin
speed used in your washer.
●Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is
the case, try turning the jeans inside out and running the programme again for a short period.
!We do not recommend that you use this programme if your jeans have elastic waist bands, studs or embroidery.
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.
●This programme will take about 60 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size and density of the load
and the spin speed used in your washer.
●Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be
slightly damp. Allow these to dry naturally as over-drying could damage garments.
!Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible; i.e. it will not stretch back to original size and
shape.
!This programme is not suitable for Acrylic garments.
Delicates
●This is a programme for drying your delicate clothes ie. Acrylics.
●It can be used for load sizes up to 2kg.
●This programme will take about 120 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size and density of the load
and the spin speed used in your washer.
●Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to use, but on some garments the edges may be slightly
damp. If this is the case, try opening them out or turn items inside out and running the programme again for a short
period.
Programme Options available
7Jeans
10 Wool
12 Cuddly Toys
11 Silk
9Baby cycle
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Dryness Levels available
(default AUTO highlighted )
Delay Timer Extra Care Crease Care High Heat Sensor Dry
●An Automatic programme
●An Automatic programme
●An Automatic programme
Damp Dry Iron Dry Hanger Dry Plus Hanger Dry Light Dry Cupboard Dry Extra Dry
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Baby Programme
●This is a programme for drying your baby’s small delicate items of clothing and bedding (Cotton and Chenille)
and for drying your delicate clothes.
●DO NOT dry items such as bibs and nappy pants with plastic coverings.
●It can be used for load sizes up to 2kg.
●This programme will take about 85 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size and density of the load
and the spin speed used in your washer.
●Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be
slightly damp. If this is the case, try turning items inside out and running the programme again for a short period.