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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
English
Installation, 3-4
Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
Electrical connection
Levelling your dryer
Before you start using your dryer
Dryer description, 5
The front
The back
Control panel
Start and programmes, 6-8
Choosing a programme
Table of programmes
TVF760
Laundry, 9-10
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Important Information For your Venting 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. Open the door of your Pull out the filter (using Clean any fluff deposits dryer. the two finger grips). from the filter mesh. STEP 4. STEP 5. Refit the filter. Make sure the filter is - Make sure the arrows pushed fully home. are facing you. - NEVER run the dryer w
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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service Installation Permanent venting Where to put your dryer GB In conjunction with the vent tube we recommend Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, using a Wall/Window Vent Kit, available at a retail stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can location or the nearest Spare Parts Dealer. damage the appliance. Minimum gap 10mm If you are
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Installation Open window venting ! Do not use extension cords. GB The end of the tube ! The power cord must not be bent or squashed. should be directed downwards, to prevent ! The power supply cord should be checked periodically warm moist air from and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this dryer condensing in the room or and fitted only by authorised technicians (see in the dryer. Service). New or longer power cords are supplied at an extra charge by authorised dealers.. ! The manufa
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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service Dryer Description The front The back GB Air Intake Vent Drum Rating plate Control Panel Vent Tube fitted here Model & Serial numbers Caution: Hot! Filter Control panel OPTION PROGRAMMES Buttons & Lights Knob Indicator Clean Filter DISPLAY Light CHILD LOCK Progress ON/OFF Programme Guide Button & Light Lights Button & Light START/PAUSE Button & Light T
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Start and Programmes Choosing a programme your laundry and take out items that are dry while GB 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. others continue drying. When you close the door 2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see again, press the START/PAUSE button in order Laundry). to resume drying. 3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean (When the door is opened the START/PAUSE light and in place (see Maintenance). will flash Amber, after the door is closed and
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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service Start and Programmes Programmes GB ! If the On/Off light is not lit; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme. What it does... How to set it... Note: Programme Options available: 1 Dries your clothes on High 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 1. Delay Start Cottons 2. Select any Options, if required. heat setting, ready for Pre Care Ext
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Start and Programmes The Controls GB PROGRAMMES knob DISPLAY The display shows either the amount of time delay ! Warning, if after pressing the Start/Pause button remaining or an indication of the amount of time left for the programme knob position has changed, the new a drying programme. position will NOT change the programme selected. The delay time is displayed in hours and counts down To change a selected programme, press the each minute. Start/Pause button , the light flashes Amber
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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 Times are approximate and can vary depending GB upon: Blankets and Bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilan, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special Amount of water retained in clothes after spin care on LOW heat setting. Avoid drying for a long cycle: towels and delicates retain a lot of water. period of time. Fabrics: items that are the same type of fabric but Pleated or creased garments: read the manufacturer’s different textures and thicknesses ma
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Important Start and Warnings and Maintenance Installation Description Information Programmes Laundry Suggestions and Care Troubleshooting Service Warnings and Suggestions ! The appliance has been designed and built according Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items. GB to international safety standards. Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures. These warnings are given for safety reasons and must Remove all objects from pockets, especially lighters be followed carefully. (ri
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Maintenance and Care Switching off the electricity Check the drum after each cycle GB Unplug your dryer when not using it, when cleaning it Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items and during all maintenance operations. (handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind. Cleaning the drum Clean the filter after each cycle ! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel The filter is an important part of your dryer: cleaning agents to clean the drum. it accumulates lint and fluff
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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. Call an authorised technician if you experience p
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195067271.00 W 02/2008 - SIMLEX . Four Ashes, Wolverhampton Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1100 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK: 08709 066 066 Monday to Friday, 8am to 7.30pm Saturday, 8.30am to 5.30pm Sunday, 9.30am to 3.30pm www.hotpointservice.co.uk Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 Note: Our operators will require the following informati
