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USER HANDBOOK
MODEL
TFA34
You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and
retain them for future reference.
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Your Fresh Air Dryer The only tumble dryer to bring outdoor freshness to your clothes. Conventional tumble dryers work by gently tumbling the load from the washing machine. The load is tumbled in a current of warm air evaporating the moisture until dry. Your new dryer has been built using the latest Hotpoint technology and comes with an additional fresh air feature. If you pre-select the feature, during the cool down period, your dryer will draw in air from the outside giving the load a smell
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Contents Page Introduction 2 For your safety 4-5 Electrical Requirements 6 Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 7 Where to put and vent your Dryer 8-9 How to use your Dryer 10 Sorting your laundry 11 Items not suitable for Tumble drying 12 Items requiring special attention 13 How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter 14 The Controls 15 Guide to Drying times 16 Caring for your Dryer 17 If something goes wrong 18 If it still won’t work 19 Key Contacts back page Retention of this Inst
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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 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
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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 and grille provided with your dryer. ALWAYS Finish every programme with a minimum of 10 minutes of the tumble cool or fresh air cycle provided on the control. ALW
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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 If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must be a 13 amp ASTA the fuse approved to BS1362 type.
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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 FLUFF FILTER serial numbers Clean after each use Rating plate Air intake grille NOTE: When the Caution dryer is in use, avoid Hot touching the back of the machine as it may be hot. Vent hose fitted here Rear venting with hose 7
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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 lead
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Where to put and vent your dryer Wall/Window In conjunction with the vent hose we recommend the use of a Venting Wall/Window Vent Kit, part number 1740853. These are available from your retailer or nearest Spares Centre. Fitting instructions are supplied with the kits, which can be mounted B A through a wall or window. Details of positioning are as follows: For wall mounting break a hole through the wall to the left of the proposed position for the dryer, as viewed from the front. Keep the hose
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How to use your dryer 1. Plug in, switch on 2. Sort your laundry WARNING: WHEN electricity. (see section “Sorting SWITCHING Your Laundry”) ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY. 4. Load the dryer, 3. Open the door. placing the clothes Check that the fluff carefully in the drum filter is clean (see pushing them well section “How to towards the back and remove and clean the away from the door fluff filter”). seal. Close the door. 5. Select the 6. Select Fresh Air Button O
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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. Make sure that the it
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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. Typical symbols are: May be tumble dried Do not tumble dry Or: Tumble dry at high heat setting Tumble dry at l
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Items requiring special attention Blankets and The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course, vary Bedspreads 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. Overdrying should be avoided to ensure h
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How to remove and clean the fluff filter A very important part of your dryer is the fluff filter at the Position of filter 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. if the filter is allowed to become blocked, the passage of warm air through the drum will be severely restricted. This means your clothes will take much longer than normal to dry and the cost of drying them will be increased.
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The Controls Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Fresh Air Switch (OUT normal IN Fresh Air) Drying Light Fresh Air Light Drying Guide Timer Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time.The timer Timer control controls the drying time for both heat settings. Never wind the timer control anti-clockwise. Turning the timer also starts the dryer, provided the door is closed and the machine is plugged in. The “Guide To Drying Times” section will tell you how much time you’ll n
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Guide to Drying Times Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on the appliance control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by: Moisture content Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning. The suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect. The type of fabric Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different thicknesses. Thinner items will take less tim
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Caring for your Dryer Your tumble dryer needs very little attention. The following simple steps will keep it performing well. Switch off electricity and remove plug. When finished Always clean the filter and turn the drum by hand to check that small After each load items like handkerchiefs do not get missed. Clean exterior metal and plastic surfaces with a damp cloth or silicon As necessary polish only. Regularly check and clean if necessary, the vent hose and any permanent venting fixture to en
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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. Check these things first Problem 1. Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket? ‘It won’t start’ 2
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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. Your name, address and postcode. 2. Your telephone number. 3. Clear and concise details of the fault. 4. The model number and the serial number of your
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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. Telephone number Model / Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details of the query or fault Place and Date of purchase (Please keep the receipt as evidence will be requ
