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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance
Installation Description
Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service
Instruction booklet
TUMBLE DRYER
Contents
GB GB
Important information, 2-3
English
Installation, 4
Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
Water drain
Electrical connection
Before you start using your dryer
Dryer description, 5
The features
Control panel
Start and programmes, 6-10
Choosing a programme
Special programmes
Programmes Table
TCAL 83
The Control
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Important Information For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below: GB Fluff Filter... ! You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle. STEP 1. STEP 2. STEP 3. STEP 4. Open the door of your Remove the filter. Open the filter and clean Refit the filter - NEVER dryer. any fluff deposits from run the dryer without the the filter mesh. filter in position. ! Failure to clean the filter after EVERY drying cycle will affect th
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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service Important Information Condenser Unit... GB ! You MUST clean the fluff from the condenser EVERY month. STEP 1. STEP 2. STEP 3. STEP 4. Open the condenser cover Remove the condenser by Flush the condenser, from Refit the condenser unit - hold the handle and rotating the 3 clips then the rear with water, to - ensure that the unit is pull towards you. pull
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Installation Where to put your dryer Electrical connections GB Make sure of the following before you insert the plug ● Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, into the the electrical socket: stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can ● Ensure your hands are dry. damage the appliance. ● The socket must be grounded. Minimum gap 10mm ● If you are going to install the ● The socket must be able to sustain the machines appliance under a work maximum power, which is indicated on the ra
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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service Dryer Description The features GB Water container Rating plate Model & Serial numbers Filter Condenser cover handle (Pull to open) Condenser cover Air intake grille Clean Filter Control panel Light Empty Water Clean Condenser PROGRAMMES Light Light Knob Indicator OPTION START/PAUSE Progress or Delay ON/OFF Buttons & Lights Button & Light Lights Button
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Start and Programmes Choosing a programme 8. The START/PAUSE light is flashing green: GB - press the START/PAUSE button to begin. 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. The green light stops flashing. 2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see During the drying programme, you can check on Laundry). your laundry and take out items that are dry 3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean while others continue drying. When you close and in place and the water contain
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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service Start and Programmes Special Programmes GB Wool Programme ● This is a programme for tumble dryer safe garments marked with the symbol . ● It can be used for load sizes up to 1kg (approximately 3 sweaters). ● We recommend that garments are turned inside out before drying. ● This programme will take about 60 minutes, but may take longer depending o
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Start and Programmes Programme option modifier GB Quick Dry This programme is for small loads maximum 1kg. Your drying time is very much reduced with a huge time saving up to 53% on cottons (with High Heat option) and 50% on synthetics (with Low Heat option). This programme will take about 30-45 minutes: Load 1kg. Programmes ! If none of the lights are lit; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme. What it does... How to set it... Notes/Options available: Programme Dries your cloth
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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service Start and Programmes Programmes Table GB ! If none of the lights are on; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme. EXCLUSIVES Programme What it does... How to set it... Notes/Options available: 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 7. Dries your Cotton Delay Timer 7 2. Select any Options, if required. Jeans clothes on High Heat. Crease Care 3.
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Start and Programmes The Controls High Heat GB Press this button and a high heat setting is selected and the light next to the button comes on. If the light ● PROGRAMMES knob alongside the button is on then pressing the button ! Warning, if after pressing the start button, the selects a low heat setting and the light goes out. programmes knob position is changed, the new position Not all programmes allow you to change this setting. will NOT change the programme selected. To change a selected p
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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service Laundry Sorting your laundry Wash Care Labels GB ● Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure Look at the labels on your garments, especially when that the articles can be tumble dried. tumble drying for the first time. The following symbols ● Sort laundry by fabric type. are the most common: ● Empty pockets and check buttons. ● Close zippers and ho
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Laundry ● Special clothing items Fabrics: items that are the same type of fabric but GB different textures and thicknesses may not have Blankets and Bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilan, the same drying time. Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special ● care on LOW heat setting. Avoid drying for a long Quantity of laundry: single items or small loads period of time. may take longer to dry. ● Pleated or creased garments: read the manufacturer’s Dryness: If you are going to iron some o
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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service Warnings and Suggestions To minimise the risk of fire in your tumble dryer, the ! The appliance has been designed and built according GB following should be observed: to international safety standards. ● Tumble dry items only if they have been washed with These warnings are given for safety reasons and must detergent and water, rinsed and been throug
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Maintenance and Care Switching off the electricity Cleaning the drum GB ! Unplug your dryer when not using it, when cleaning ! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel it and during all maintenance operations. cleaning agents to clean the drum. A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless Clean the filter after each cycle steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner The filter is an important part of your dryer: f
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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service Troubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the GB following troubleshooting suggestions: Problem: Possible causes / Solution: ● The tumble dryer won’t start. The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact. ● There has been a power failure. ● The fuse has blow
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Service Before calling the Service Centre: Spare Parts GB ● Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting). or having a non-authorised person try to repair it could ● If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre cause harm to one or more persons, could damage closest to you. the machine and could invalidate the spare parts warranty. What to tell the Service Centre: Call an authoris
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Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you. The guarantee is subject to the following conditions: - The appliance ha
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195093494.03 W 10/2011 - LION fpg . Four Ashes, Wolverhampton After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in the country offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313
