Hotpoint Tumble Dryer User manual

Tumble Dryer
Instruction Book

Safety Advice 3-4
Electrical Requirements 5
Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 6
Where to put and vent your Dryer 7-8
How to use your Dryer 9
Sorting your laundry 10
Wash Care Labels 11
Items requiring special attention 12
How to Remove and Clean the Fluff Filter 13
The Controls 14-17
Guide to Drying Times 18
Easy Iron Programme - Selected Models 19
Caring for your Dryer 20
If something goes wrong 21
If it still won’t work 22
Contents
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Retention of this Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on
the safe and proper use of the appliance.
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make
sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance
and safety warnings.

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For your safety
NEVER ● Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer.
NEVER ● Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose
to be obstructed.
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.
NEVER ● Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place
dripping wet items in the drum.
NEVER ● Use the dryer on a carpeted floor where the pile height would
prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.
NEVER ● Allow lint to collect around the dryer.
NEVER ● Add liquid or sheet fabric conditioner to the dryer, use liquid
conditioner in the final rinse of your wash.
NEVER ●Use the dryer for commercial drying, the dryer is only suitable for
domestic use.
NEVER ●Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting.
NEVER ●Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and
detergent then well rinsed and spun.
NEVER ●Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning.
NEVER ●Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such
as: petrol, oil, paint, hair lacquer, creams, cooking fat or oil.
NEVER ●Tumble dry: rubber, foam rubber, plastic, plastic foam, nappy pants
or liners, polythene or paper.
Large, very bulky items including duvets and sleeping bags.
NEVER ●Never attempt to stand on top of your dryer, it is not designed for
such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such
abuse.
NEVER ●Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands.
IMPORTANT
Using your Tumble Dryer is easy.
Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your
Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time.
A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED
TUMBLE DRYER.
WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF, REMOVE THE PLUG AND
CLOSE THE DOOR.
IMPORTANT

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For your safety
ALWAYS ●When the dryer is not in use, switch off at the wall, remove plug
and close the door.
ALWAYS ●Comply with the specified electrical requirements.
ALWAYS ●Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate
ventilation. (see, "Where to put and vent your dryer.")
ALWAYS ●Use the vent hose for optimum drying performance.
ALWAYS ●Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on
the control.
ALWAYS ●Clean the filter, it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff
after EACH drying cycle.
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.
Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool
shrinkage is irreversible, i.e. it will not stretch back to
the original size and shape.
ALWAYS ●Buy genuine accessories and spares.
CAUTION: WHEN THE DRYER IS IN USE AVOID
TOUCHING THE REAR OF THE DRYER AS IT MAY
BE HOT.

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Electrical Requirements
Supply
Changing
the fuse
Moulded plug
Changing
the plug
Rewirable plug
Changing the
mains cable
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed!
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.
If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must be a 13 amp
ASTA approved to BS1362 type.
If a replacement fuse holder/cover is required, it must be of the
same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug.
Replacements are available from your Spares stockist.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following:
GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
If a replacement plug is to be fitted, the appropriate wire must be
connected to the correct terminal,as follows:
Connect:
Green/Yellow to terminal marked Earth or Green or
Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black
Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red.
If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type then the cut-off
plug must be disposed of safely. DO NOT leave where it can be
inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard.
Should the mains lead ever require replacing at any time please
contact your nearest Service Centre. A charge will be made for the
replacement of the mains lead or if you require a longer lead.
The mains lead must only be replaced by a specially prepared
cable obtainable from your Spares Stockist and fitted by a
qualified electrician.
WARNING: The plug must not be used without a fuse cover.
NOTE: IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
GREEN &
YELLOW TO
EARTH
13 AMP
FUSE
BROWN
TO LIVE
CORD
CLAMP
BLUE TO
NEUTRAL