Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER Contents GB Installation, 2 GB English Warnings, 4 Care and Maintenance, 6 Description of the tumble dryer, 7 Control panel, 7 Start and Programmes, 8 Laundry, 11 TVFS 83 Troubleshooting, 11 Service, 12 www.hotpoint.eu This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual. ! Keep this manual at hand for immediate reference whenever necessary.
Installation Where to install the tumble dryer Window ventilation hole If the dryer is installed below a worktop, ensure there are 10 mm between the upper panel of the dryer and any objects above it, and 15 mm between the sides of the machine and the walls or furniture units adjacent to it. This en15 mm 15 mm sures adequate air circulation. Make sure the air inlets on the rear panel are not blocked or obstructed.
Electrical connections Before plugging the appliance into the socket, check the following: Make sure your hands are dry. The socket must have an earth connection. The socket must be able to withstand the machine’s maximum power output as indicated on the rating plate (see Description of the tumble dryer). The power supply voltage must fall within the values indicated on the rating plate (see Description of the tumble dryer). Do not use extension leads. Do not pull the power supply cable.
Warnings GB ! This 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 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.
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.
Care and maintenance GB Disconnecting the power supply A coloured film may appear on the stainless steel drum surface: it may be caused by a combination of water and/or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioners. This coloured film does not affect the dryer’s performance. Cleaning the filter after each cycle The filter is a fundamental component of the dryer: its function is to collect lint and fluff that form during drying.
Description of the tumble dryer Front side Control panel Serial number and model number Rear side Drum GB Air inlet Rating Plate Filter Caution, high temperature Connection for ventilation hose Control panel PROGRAMMES Knob Clean Filter Light Indicator ON/OFF Button Progress or Delay Lights START/PAUSE Button & Light OPTION Buttons & Lights 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 ca
Start and Programmes GB 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 (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.
n° Programme Max. load 7 Wool 1 kg 8 Bed & Bath Max Description of program Notes/ Options available • • • This is a programme for tumble dryer safe garments marked with the symbol . We recommend that garments are turned inside out before drying. 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.
GB The Controls • PROGRAMMES knob ! Warning, if after pressing the start button, the programmes knob position is changed, the new position will NOT change the programme selected. To change a selected programme, press the Start/Pause button , the light flashes Amber to indicate the programme is paused. Select the new programme and any options required, the light will then flash green. Press the Start/Pause button again and the new programme will start.
Laundry Sorting laundry Drying times • Check the symbols on the care labels of the various garments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble dried. • Sort laundry according to the type of fabric. • Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons. • Close zips and hooks and fasten belts and strings without tightening them. • Wring out garments to remove the maximum amount of water possible.
Service 19515423102 04/2017 - Xerox Fabriano GB Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre: Spare parts • Follow the troubleshooting guide to check whether problems can be solved personally (see Troubleshooting). • If not, switch the dryer off and contact the Technical Assistance Centre closest to you. This dryer is a complex machine.