Russell Hobbs RH3VTD400 User manual

Model number(s):
RH3VTD400(B)(S)
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3kg Vented Tumble Dryer
Instruction Manual

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Contents
Safety information
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Before using your appliance
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Control
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Installation
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Operating
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Care and maintenance
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Trouble shooting
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Technical specification
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Product fiche
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Connection to mains supply
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Guarantee
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Notes
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Safety instructions
Important note:
Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance. The
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage as
described in this booklet.
•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 experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance.
•Do not use an extension lead for this appliance. Only plug directly into a wall
socket.
•Do not plug in damaged plug sockets.
•In case the power cable becomes damaged, contact 0345 208 8750 for advice.
•Never pull the cable when unplugging –always grip the plug itself.
•Do not plug-in or pull-out the plug from the receptacle with wet hands
to prevent electric shock.
•Never touch the machine with wet hands or feet.
•Never force the door to open when the appliance is running.
•In case of any breakdown, unplug the appliance first and then turn the tap
off. Do not attempt to repair by yourself, always contact 0345 208 8750 for
advice.
•Remember that packaging materials of your machine may be dangerous for
children.
•Keep the packaging materials in a place where children cannot reach or dispose
of them appropriately.
•Do not allow your children to play with the tumble dryer as it is an
electrically driven appliance.
•Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously
supervised
•Keep your pets away from your machine.
•Your machine should only be used by adults in line with the information
provided in this user’s manual.

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Safety instructions
•Your machine is designed to be used domestically. Commercial use
will cause your warranty to be cancelled.
•Any tampering with the machine, except by a qualified engineer, in
any way, will cause your warranty to be invalid.
•Ideal ambient temperature of your machine is 15-30˚C.
•Do not place your machine on carpet as this will block ventilation of the
base.
•Do not keep inflammable liquids near your machine.
•Your machine is not covered under warranty for faults caused by any kind
of external factors (pesticides, fire, etc.).
To avoid fire, electrical shock and other accidents, please remember the
following:
To ensure your safety, an earthed power supply should be used.
•Only the voltage indicated in power label can be used. If you are not
clear of the voltage at home, please contact your electricity supplier.
•Adequate ventilation must be provided around the tumble dryer.
•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for
exhausting other fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuel.
•Please note it is not recommended that the dryer is placed directly next
to ovens, cookers, or other heat sources as the performance of the dryer
may be affected.
•A carpet must not obstruct the ventilation openings in the base of the
dryer.
•Do not stack the tumble dryer on top of other appliances .
•Any electrical work required to install the appliance should be carried out
by a qualified person.
•It is important to clean the lint filter after each drying cycle or the
restrictions to airflow will extend drying times and could cause the safety
cut-out to trip.

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Safety instructions
•Under no circumstances should anything other than the recommended
articles be placed in the tumble dryer.
•The tumble dryer should be serviced by an appointed service team with
genuine parts. Please contact the service team below for assistance with
any repairs.
•It is dangerous to alter or modify the product in any way other than fitting
authorized accessories.
•We recommend that the appliance is unplugged each time after use. It
should always be disconnected from the electricity supply when not in
use for long periods of time.
•The rear of the dryer gets quite hot during use. Position the dryer so that
the back is not accessible while in operation, but ensure that the sides
have a space available to allow airflow. Use the hose to assist with the
ventilation.
•The special mains cable and plug assembly must only be replaced with a
genuine part from the manufacturer, please contact the customer support
team below.
•It is important to clean fluff from the window of the dryer and around the
door seal after each drying cycle.
•Do not install the appliance close to a fire or heat source.
•Do not rest anything burning, such as a candle, on the appliance.
•Do not install the appliance in a damp environment, the dampness may
cause damage to the tumble dryer.
•Do not install the tumble dryer in direct sunlight, or in a hot environment.
•The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used
for cleaning Make sure items that may cause damage do not get in to the
dryer, such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones . Check the pockets
on all the items of clothing.

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Safety instructions
•Do not place items that have any type of oil soaked in to the fabric, in the
tumble dryer. There is a potential the oil could catch on fire.
•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by
the fabric softener instructions.
•Do not use the appliance to dry cushions, quilts, duvets, or similar items.
•The appliance must not be installed in a cabinet.
•the appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door
or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in
such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted.
•Check the appliance is not standing or pressing on the power cable.
•Foam rubber, latex, shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed
articles and any other items with foam rubber pads should not be dried in
the tumble dryer.
•Always unplug the appliance after use, clean and maintain.
•Do not overload the appliance.
•Do not place clothes that are dripping wet in the tumble dryer..
•Clothes that have been in contact with volatile liquids should not be
machine dried. Any fluid should be fully removed from the item before it
can be dried.
•Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone,
alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of
detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.
•Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
•The final part of a tumble drying cycle occurs without heat (cool down
cycle) to ensure the items are not damaged. Do not stop the dryer before
it has fully finished the drying cycle.
•Do not use excessive, or high pressure water when cleaning the tumble
dryer.

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Safety instructions
•Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to
heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing
an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat
cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling,
stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping and
so create a fire hazard.
•The appliance should not be overturned during normal use or
maintenance.
•Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
•WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle
unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is
dissipated.

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Before installation, check that all parts are present. If any parts are
missing, please contact the product care service team on: 0345 208
8750.
Feature Diagram
Note: The drawings in the book may vary from your dryer. They are
designed to show the different features of all models covered by this
book. Your model may not include all features.
Before using your appliance
1. Control panel
2. Filter
3. Feet
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2
3
4
4. Rear vent outlet
5. Hose
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1. On/Off
Press the button to turn the dryer on and off
2. Extra
Automatic drying for Cotton clothing (maximum load 3kg). Drying level:
Extra dry.
3. Standard
Automatic drying for Cotton and linen (maximum load 3kg ). Drying level:
Standard dry.
4. Child lock
Prevents children from pressing or operating the dryer, no actions can be
carried out until the child lock is de-activated (product can be powered
on/off still). Press ‘Standard’ and ‘Quick’ controls together for 3 seconds,
the child lock icon will be shown on the display.
5. Quick
Fast drying for polyester clothing or mixed fabric (maximum load 0.8kg).
6. Time
Time drying 10 –120 minutes (maximum load 1kg).
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Control Panel
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3
2
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7. Refresh
Refresh clothing or fabric (maximum load 1kg)
8. Start/pause button
Press to start or pause the drying cycle.
9. Display
Indicates the time remaining, child lock icon and filter cleaning reminder
icon.
Icons
Child lock
Shown on the display when the child lock has been activated, no actions
can be carried out until the child lock is de-activated.
Filter cleaning reminder
Shown on the display when the fluff filter has to be cleaned, will be shown
after each and every use.
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Control Panel

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Installation
For convenience, dryers are often positioned close to the washing machine,
so the laundry can be easily transferred. The dryer should be placed in a
ventilated area with at least a 15cm distance from the wall. It is
recommended that there are no obstacles within 1.5m in front of dryer.
The tumble dryer will expel moist air, and it’s recommended this is directed
outside to avoid condensation accumulating inside a room. Position the vent
hose supplied, through a window or an air outlet so that the moisture can
escape. Contact a qualified tradesman to fit the vent hose so it exits through
a wall or door.
Exhaust of humid air from the dryer into a room may damage the walls and
furniture in the room.
Install the tumble dryer so that the plug remains accessible after installation.
Do not block any vents on the dryer, as this will impair the working of the
machine. It should be placed on a firm level surface, as this helps keep noise
and vibration to a minimum. There should be no movement from the dryer.
Do not remove the feet from the dryer.
The hot air emitted from the tumble dryer can reach temperatures of 70˚c,
therefore, make sure the floor can handle these temperatures. The tumble
dryer works best in a room between 15˚c and 30˚c.

Fitting the vent hose
One edge of the vent hose has a thread, this edge is to be aligned with the
vent on the back of the appliance. When aligned, push and twist the end of
the hose in a clockwise direction until the hose is attached securely.
The air outlet hose must be extended directly to the outdoors.
Do not allow more than two bends in the hose and end of the hose should
not be bent, stepped on or folded between the drain and the machine.
Moisture may accumulate in the hose, it may be useful to drill a small hole
at a low point (indicated as B in the diagram below) to allow the moisture
to escape.
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Installation

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Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTE - If you are drying laundry that weighs less than 0.8kg
(small loads) when wet, then select the Time function to dry clothes
(minimum of 1 hour should be set).
Remove all the packaging material, including any material inside the drum.
Before using the appliance for the first time, it is advised to place two damp
clothing articles inside the drum and dry them for 1 hour. There may be
some dust in the drum of the tumble dryer, and this will help remove the
dust.
Step 1 - Open the door and place the laundry in the drum, one item at a
time. Lightly shake and loosen the clothing to prevent it getting tangled.
Important note: Do not overload your dryer. The following table lists some
common items and their approximate weight when wet, consider this when
loading the dryer. Do not overload.
Step 2 - Close the door, ensuring no items are trapped in the door.
Step 3 –Switch on the dryer and select the required programme (the
selected programme indicator will light up).
Quilt cover 700g Shirt 600g
Sheet 500g T-shirt 200g
Pillow case 200g Blouse 100g
tablecloth 250g Bathrobe 1200g
Napkin 100g Night gown 200g
Bath towel 1200g Pyjamas 500g
Tea towel 100g Underwear 100g

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Step 4 - Select the programme you require and press the Start/Pause button
to start the drying cycle. The programme light will stay lit and the drum will
begin rotating and will stop when the selected programme has finished.
To change a programme that has already started, cancel the first
programme by pausing and turning the machine off, before turning the
machine back on to select the desired programme.
If the door is opened during a cycle the dryer will stop. To restart, close the
door and press the start/pause button.
When drying large items such as sheets, we suggest you periodically stop
the dryer to redistribute the load.
There is an automatic cool down period at the end of every cycle, during
which the heater is switched off. This helps to minimize creasing, and must
always be used fully to avoid the risk of fire.
ALWAYS CLEAN THE FLUFF FILTER AFTER EACH USE. Failure to do so could
cause the safety cut-out to operate.
Reversing the Door
The door cannot be reversed

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Programme table
Comments
You must select
the most suitable
programme according
to the type and
weight of your laundry
Approximate
time
(mins)
118 105
45
10 -120
10
Dryness
level
Extra
Standard Standard
N/A N/A
Capacity
(KGs)
3.0 3.0 0.8 1.0 1.0
Clothing type
Cottons, linens and delicates Cottons, linens and delicates
A mixture of fabrics and types of
laundry that are to be dried
together: cottons, synthetics,
underwear, shirts, etc.
Laundry that weighs less than 1.0KG
Laundry that weighs less than 1.0KG
and is dry already
Programmes
Extra
Standard
Quick
Time
Refresh
Important note: the times shown in the table are guidelines, the time of each programme will adjust according to the load that is being dried.

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•Never tumble dry the following; Delicate items such as net curtains,
woollen items, silk items, items with metal trims, nylon tights, bulky
items such as blankets, or sleeping bags, feather quilts and items
containing or including rubber foam.
•Follow the instructions on the garment label;
•To prevent some items getting tangled, make sure zips, press studs,
and hooks are closed, to try and prevent any tangling with other items.
•Do not over dry laundry, by not over drying it avoids creasing and saves
energy.
•Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items, the fluff will
be noticeable on the dark clothing.
•Make sure the laundry is thoroughly spun before tumble drying.
Operating Instructions

Care and maintenance
ALWAYS CLEAN THE FILTER AFTER EACH USE. Failure to do so could
cause the safety cut-out to operate.
- Pull the filter upwards from the appliance.
- Open the filter and remove any threads or fluff by hand or with a
soft brush.
- Close the filter and slide it back into place.
- Wash the filter occasionally in detergent solution using a soft brush to
remove small particles.
- If your filter becomes damaged, replace it to ensure no damage is
caused to the dryer.
Pull to
open
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Trouble shooting
Problem Cause Solution
Your appliance does
not start.
It is not plugged in Plug the machine in
The fuse has blown Replace the fuse
Electricity cut -off Check mains power
Start/pause button not pressed Press the Start/pause button
The machine door is not completely closed
Close the machine door
Clothes aren't dry
Dryer has been underloaded
If you are drying laundry that weighs less than
0.5kg (small loads) when wet. Then the Time+
programme must be used
Dryer has been overloaded Remove excessive clothes
Incorrect programme selected for the type
of fabric you are drying Check that you used the correct programme.
Lint/fluff filter full
Check that the lint/fluff filter has been cleaned.
A blocked filter will restrict the airflow.
Dryer not working correctly
Check that your dryer is heating - below the
door in the middle, should feel warm to the
touch after the first 10-15 minutes of its
programme
Laundry has shrunk,
become felted or
deteriorated
Programme suitable for the laundry type
might have not been used
Only dry laundry which is suitable for drying in
your machine after checking the labels on your
clothes. Also select a programme suitable for
the laundry type to dry your clothes
Long drying time
Lint/fluff filter full
The fluff filter/lint filter It should be cleaned
after each load
Incorrect programme selected for the type
of fabric you are drying Change the programme
Flexible Vent Hose blocked or kinked Check it for foreign objects or condensate
(water)
Air inlet obstructed Clear obstruction
Flap on the storm cover obstructed
(Permanent venting) Clear obstruction
Clothes excessive wet Re-run the programme
Dryer has been overloaded Remove excessive clothes
External hot or can
smell hot
Lint/fluff filter full or dirty Clean the lint/fluff filter
The uptake or exhaust duct is dirty Clean the uptake or exhaust duct

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Trouble shooting
Failure to heat may indicate the safety cut-out has operated. This cut-out
only operates if the airflow is severely restricted so make sure the filter is
clean, the air inlets and outlets at the front and back are not blocked.
If the safety cut-out operates you should contact Product Care on 0345 208
8750.
If your machine does not work check the following before calling the
customer service helpline:
•Check that the machine has the correct weight load in the drum before
starting the appliance.
•Check that there is a supply of electricity or the machine is plugged in
and the power switched on.
•Check that the door has been properly closed and the machine is
switched on (start button pressed, if fitted).
•The child lock has not been activated.
•Check the fuse in the plug.
Note: if insufficient load is used the tumble dryer will switch to default
drying mode which will take over 3 hours to dry. This is applicable to Extra
and standard mode.
Error code Cause Solution
E33 Temperature
Sensor error
Stop the program, and reset the appliance by
unplugging the product for 1 minute.
If the problem is not rectified after the product being
plugged back in and powered then please call
customer services.

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Technical Specification
Brand Russell Hobbs
Model number RH3VTD400 (B) (S)
Type Vented dryer
Efficiency rating C
Capacity (KGs) 3
Dimensions (CMs): (H)64.0 x (W)52.0 x (D)43.5
Energy consumption 252.0 kWh per year, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard
cotton programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power
modes. Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used.
Automatic or non-automatic: Automatic
Ecolabel: N/A Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at full
load: 2.10kWh
Energy consumption of the standard cotton programme at partial load: 1.10 kWh
Power consumption of the off-mode (Po): 0.43 W
Power consumption of the left-on mode (Pl): 0.43 W
Duration of the left-on mode: 10 min
Standard programme ,which is the "standard programme" used at full and partial load ,is
the standard drying programme to which the information in the label and the fiche
relates, that this programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and that it
is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton.
Weighted programme time of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load:
110 min Programme time of the standard cotton programme at full load: 115 min
Programme time of the standard cotton programme at partial load: 60min
Sound power level for the standard cotton programme at full load: 65dB
Product fiche