Hotpoint Ultima Tumble Dryer Instruction Manual

User Handbook
Ultima
Tumble Dryer
You must read these instructions prior to using the
appliance and retain them for future reference.

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Safety Advice 3-4
Electrical Requirements 5
Features - get to know the main parts of your Dryer 6-7
Where to put and vent your Dryer 8-9
How to use your Dryer 10
The Controls 11-12
Easy Iron Programme 13
Sorting your laundry 14-15
Items requiring special attention 16
Guide to Drying Times 17
Caring for your Dryer 18
If something goes wrong 19
If it still won’t work 20
Key Contacts Back Cover
Contents
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.
If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
GDA Ltd., Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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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 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 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.

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.
Electrical Requirements
Supply
Changing
the fuse
Moulded plug
Changing
the plug
Rewirable plug
Changing the
mains cable
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed!
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
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Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer
Push here to
open door
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.
Air intake
grille
Door latch
See “The Controls”
Serial & Model numbers
Fluff filter
CLEAN AFTER
EACH LOAD
Door
catch

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The door of your Dryer is reversible and can easily be changed.
Exchange diagonally hinge brackets and blanking plugs. Exchange
door latch and catch with their opposite blanking plates. See diagram
above.
HINGE
HINGE
DOOR
LATCH
DOOR
CATCH
Door Reversal
Instructions
NOTE: When the
dryer is in use,
avoid touching the
back of the machine
as it may be hot.
Rating plate
Air intake
grille
Vent hose
fitted here
Caution
Hot
Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer

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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.
If you are using this Dryer adjacent or stacked on top of a washing
machine SEPARATE mains plugs and sockets must be used for
each appliance. DO NOT use 2-way adaptors or extension leads.
Both your Tumble Dryer and front loading washing machine are
similar in design allowing the Tumble Dryer to be permanently
stacked on top saving you valuable floor space. A special stacking
kit complete with instructions is available from your retailer or
nearest Spares Centre.
IMPORTANT: Only use genuine stacking kits. When ordering
you must state the model numbers of both your Washing
Machine and your Tumble Dryer. Unsuitable kits may result in
a potential hazard and will invalidate your warranty rights.
Unless the Dryer, when stacked, is directly in front of a
window, we strongly recommend the use of a Vent Hose Kit. (If
this is not supplied it can be obtained from your retailer or
Spares Centre).
The Dryer dries your washing by drawing in air that is cool, clean
and relatively dry, heating it and then blowing it through the clothes
as they are gently tumbled. The moisture laden air is then blown out
at the back of the dryer through the vent hose which is
recommended for optimum performance.
When operating the dryer, there has to be adequate ventilation to
avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning
other fuels, including open fires.
A vent hose must always be fitted when the dryer is used in
conjunction with Mobile Venting.
The hose must be fitted securely into the back of the dryer (see
diagram on previous page). If possible, it is always best to connect
the hose to a permanent outlet close to the dryer (see instructions
below).
Ensure that the end of the hose is not directed towards the air
intake grille at the rear of the dryer.
If permanent installation is not possible, the dryer will work just as
well with the hose passed through a partly-opened window.
NOTE: The vent hose should not exceed 2.4 metres in length
and should be kept free of any possible accumulation of fluff,
lint (and water) by frequently shaking it out. Always ensure
that the hose is not squashed.
See diagram on previous page.
Stack it on your
Washing Machine
Ventilation
Mobile Venting
Fitting the Vent
Hose Kit

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Where to put and vent your dryer
In conjunction with the vent hose we recommend the use of a
Wall/Window Vent Kit. These are available from your retailer or
nearest Spares Centre.
Fitting instructions are supplied with the kits, which can be mounted
through a wall or window. Details of positioning for wall mounting
are as follows:- Break a hole through the wall to the left of the
proposed position for the dryer. Keep the hose as short and straight
as possible to prevent condensed moisture running back into the
dryer. Similarly the duct inserted into the wall should slope
downwards to the outside. For window venting with stacked dryer,
the hole in the window should ideally be made below the outlet and
the hose should be kept as short as possible.
Depending on the frequency of use, it is essential that the areas
A and B in the illustrations are checked periodically and any fluff
or debris removed.
It is particularly important that the vent hose adaptor is fitted
securely thus preventing any moisture laden air from being
emitted back into the room.
NOTE: The dryer should not be pushed so far back that the
hose adaptor is pulled out of position or the hose squashed.
The hose should be kept clear of the air intake grille and kinks
or ‘U’ bends avoided as these will obstruct the hose or trap
condensation.
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.
Permanent
Venting
Wall/Window
Venting
WARNING:
1. ENSURE THAT THE DRYER IS ADEQUATELY
VENTILATED AND THAT THE END OF THE VENT HOSE
IS NOT DIRECTED TOWARDS THE AIR INTAKE DUCT.
2. THE DRYER MUST NOT RECYCLE EXHAUST AIR.
3. THE VENT HOSE MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED FOR
OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE.
4. MAKE SURE THAT THE VENT HOSE AND AIR INTAKE
GRILLES ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED OR BLOCKED.
5. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD.
6. DO NOT DISCHARGE THE EXHAUST AIR INTO A FLUE
WHICH IS USED FOR EXHAUSTING FUMES FROM
OTHER APPLIANCES BURNING GAS OR OTHER FUELS.
AB
Storm cover

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How to use your dryer
1. Plug in, switch
on electricity. 2. Sort your laundry (see section “Sorting
Your Laundry”)
3. Open the door
by pressing and
releasing the front
panel in the position
shown.
4. Always check
the following:
5. Load the dryer
placing the
clothes carefully in
the drum pushing
them well towards
the back and
away from the
door seal. Close
the door.
6. Select the
alarm if required
(see section “The
Controls”)
7. Select the
required programme
or drying time. (see
section “The
Controls”)
8. Press the
START switch to
commence the
drying programme.
9. When finished
open the door and
take out the
laundry. Clean and
replace the fluff
filter.
10.Switch off
electricity and
remove plug from
socket.
WARNING: WHEN
SWITCHING ON
OR OFF, PLEASE
ENSURE THAT
YOUR HANDS
ARE DRY
WARNING: WHEN
SWITCHING ON
OR OFF, PLEASE
ENSURE THAT
YOUR HANDS
ARE DRY
FLUFF FILTER
is clean and in place
Removing Items By opening the door you can check the dryness of the load as often
as you wish and if you want, remove some items before they are
fully dry. (This is particularly useful for a mixed load where you want
to iron some items, but others are to be fully dried.) You will need
to press the start button after closing the door to re-start the
programme. See section ‘The Controls’.