Tumble Dryer Instruction Book
Contents Safety Advice Electrical Requirements Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer Where to put and vent your Dryer How to use your Dryer Sorting your laundry Wash Care Labels Items requiring special attention How to Remove and Clean the Fluff Filter The Controls Guide to Drying Times Easy Iron Programme - Selected Models Caring for your Dryer If something goes wrong If it still won’t work 3-4 5 6 7-8 9 10 11 12 13 14-17 18 19 20 21 22 Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Bo
For your safety 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. NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER ● Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer. ● Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose to be obstructed.
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.
Electrical Requirements WARNING: This appliance must be earthed! Supply 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. Changing the fuse If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must be a 13 amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type.
Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer See “The Controls” 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. Drum Model and serial numbers FLUFF FILTER Clean after each use Rating plate Air intake grille NOTE: When the dryer is in use, avoid touching the back of the machine as it may be hot.
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.
Where to put and vent your dryer Permanent Venting 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. Wall/Window Venting 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.
How to use your dryer 1. Plug in, switch on electricity. WARNING: WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY. 4. 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. 3. Open the door. Check that the fluff filter is clean (see section “How to remove and clean the fluff filter”). 5. Select the relevant heat setting (see section “The Controls”). Button OUT LOW HEAT Button IN HIGH HEAT 7.
Sorting your laundry 1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before washing and drying. 2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have done this for each item before the washing stage. 3. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each item before drying. This saves you time and money. WARNING: CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED DRIPPING WET 4.
Wash Care Labels Most of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be dried away from direct heat. The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giving full washing and drying instructions. These should always be followed carefully especially when you are drying something for the first time.
Items requiring special attention Blankets and Bedspreads The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course, vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the machine will have difficulty drying them properly. Blankets (and Garments) made from Acrylic fibres (e.g. Acilan, Courtelle, Orion and Dralon) must be dried with special care on Low heat setting.
How to remove and clean the fluff filter Position of filter WARNING: NEVER USE SHEET FABRIC CONDITIONER. IT MAY FALL INTO THE FILTER AND RESTRICT THE AIRFLOW THROUGH THE DRYER To remove the filter A very important part of your dryer is the fluff filter at the front edge of the drum. It’s there to trap the particles of lint and fluff which are normally blown away when clothes are dried on the washing-line.
The Controls - TDL10 and TDL11 Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Drying Guide Timer Knob Drying Times TDL10 Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time. The drying time for both heat settings is controlled by the timer. All you have to do is turn the Timer Knob clockwise until it lines up with the required time. Do not rotate the knob beyond 120 (maximum drying time), or past the zero stop.
The Controls - TDL30 Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Indicator Drying Guide Timer Timer control Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time. The drying time for both heat settings is controlled by the timer. All you have to do is turn the Timer Control clockwise until the required time appears in line with the indicator. Never wind the timer control anti-clockwise. This operation also starts the dryer, provided the door is closed and the machine is plugged in.
The Controls - TDL31 Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Alarm Switch (IN on) Drying Guide Delay Timer Drying Light Auto Light Timer Control Setting Delayed Start When using the Time Delay, select the number of delay hours you require before selecting the drying time. Select the delay period by rotating the timer knob in a clockwise direction, to the number of hours delay you require. The dryer will start its programme when the time selected has elapsed.
The Controls - TDL31 (continued) (ii) Easy Iron Cycle This is a short programme of approximately 10 minutes to condition previously dried clothes. See section ‘Easy Iron Programme’. It consists of a period of heating followed by a short cool tumble period (as detailed below). Select HIGH heat for this programme. It should not be used on damp loads, as it is NOT a drying programme.
Guide to Drying Times Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on appliance control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by: Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the The amount of water remaining in suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect. the clothes after spinning The type of fabric Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different thicknesses.
Easy Iron Programme - Selected Models ‘Easy Iron’ provides a short programme consisting of approximately 7.5 minutes of heat with an approximately 2.5 minutes cool tumble period. It is a short conditioning programme that softens the fibres allowing them to relax making handling and ironing easier and less time consuming.
Caring for your Dryer Your tumble dryer needs very little attention. The following simple steps will keep it performing well. When finished Switch off electricity and remove plug. After each load Always clean the filter and turn the drum by hand to check that small items like handkerchiefs do not get missed. As necessary Clean exterior metal and plastic surfaces with a damp cloth or silicon polish only.
If something goes wrong First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for your problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office. If after this you still cannot get your machine to work, follow the advice given on the next page. Problem Check these things first ‘It won’t start’ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ‘It is taking a long time to dry’ 1.
If it still won’t work... Contact the Service Office if something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve been through the check-list on the previous page: 1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains. 2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer (outside the UK). When you contact us we will want to know the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Your name, address and postcode. Your telephone number. Clear and concise details of the fault. The model number and the serial number of your dryer.
Key Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence. Repair Service UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 You will be asked for the following information:Name, address and postcode.
