Hotpoint TVFM70BGG tumble dryer
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1. during drying Remove all objects from pockets especially lighters risk of explosion WARNING Never stop the dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES The European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment X The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct m disposal of their old appliance C This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility 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 moll het tence Gras www hotpointservice co uk 2004 108 EC 1 9 5 1 1 76599001 11 2012. 3 Xerox Fabriano Please note Our advisors will require the following information SERIAL NUMBER
3. Instruction booklet Hotpoint TUMBLE DRYER TVEM 70 TVM 570 TVFM 70 TVYM 650 Important Information PRODUCT DATA EU Regulation 392 2012 Rated capacity of Cotton laundry for the standard programme at full load 7 kg Energy efficiency class B The weighted Annual Energy Consumption AE 472 kWh Consumption per year based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load and the consumption of the low power modes Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance Is used This household tumble dryer is a Non Automatic Air Vented Dryer Energy consumption full load 9 4 02 kWh partial load E 2 14 kWh dry1 2 Power consumption off mode P _ 0 0 W left on mode Pl N A Duration of the left on mode for power management systems N A minutes The standard cotton programme suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry that is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton used at full and partial load is High Heat Programme time minutes weighted T full amp partial load 82 full load i 109 partial load T 62 dry1 2 Airborne acoustical noise emissions 69 dB A re 1 pW This data is also available on the website http www hotpoint eu hotpoint W This symbol reminds you to read this booklet FLUFF FILTER You must clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle Step 1 Step 4 Open the door of your dryer Refit the filter w
4. abrics containing vegetable or cooking oil or those that have been contaminated with hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should first be washed with extra detergent this will reduce but not eliminate the hazard The cool tumble phase should be used to reduce the temperature of the items They should not be removed from the dryer and piled or stacked while hot Do not tumble dry items that have previously been cleaned In washed in soaked in or soiled with petrol gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments including cooking oil acetone denatured alcohol kerosene spot removers turpentine waxes and wax removers Ensure these items have been washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer Do not tumble dry items containing foam 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 ina 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 e g bras with metal reinforcing wires Damage to the tumble dryer can result if the metal reinforcements come loose
5. esponsible for their safety Children must not be in proximity of the dryer when in use After using the dryer turn it off and unplug it Keep the door closed to make sure that children do not use it as a toy Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the dryer Never use the dryer on carpeting where the pile height would prevent air from entering the dryer from the base Ad The back of the dryer could become very hot Never touch it while in use Complete each programme with its Cool Tumble phase Do not turn off the dryer when there are still warm Items inside Clean the filter after each use Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer Tumble dry items only if they have been washed with detergent and water rinsed and been through the spin cycle It is a fire hazard to dry items that HAVE NOT been washed with water Do not tumble dry garments that have been treated with chemical products Do not tumble dry items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oils this constitutes a fire hazard Oil affected items can ignite spontaneously especially when exposed to heat sources such as a tumble dryer The items become warm causing an oxidisation reaction with the oil which creates heat If the heat cannot escape Items can become hot enough to catch fire Piling stacking or storing oil effected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard If it is unavoidable that f
6. for this dryer LEVELLING YOUR DRYER The dryer must be installed level for correct operation When you have installed your dryer in its final location check that it is first level side to side and then back to front If the dryer is not level use a wooden block to support It while adjusting the two front legs up or down until your dryer is level BEFORE YOU START USING YOUR DRYER Once you have installed your dryer and before you use it clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust that could have accumulated during transport Dryer Description Control panel TIMER Knob Indicator HEAT START Button Button The HEAT button selects drying temperature OUT LOW heat IN HIGH heat The TIMER knob sets the drying time rotate it clockwise NEVER COUNTER CLOCKWISE until the indictor is pointing to the drying time you want to select CHOOSING A PROGRAMME 1 Plug the dryer into the electrical socket Sort your laundry according to fabric type Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place BS W N Load the machine and make sure items are not in the way of the door seal Close door o Set the temperature with the HEAT button High heat for Cotton and synthetics Low heat for delicates and acrylics 6 Select a drying time by rotating the TIMER knob clockwise The tables below show APPROXIMATE drying times in minutes Weights refer to dry garment weigh
7. ith the curved side towards you Step 2 Step 5 Pull out the filter using the two Make sure the filter is pushed finger grips fully home NEVER run the dryer without the filter in position Step 3 Failure to clean the filter after EVERY drying cycle will affect Open the filter and clean any fluff the drying performance of your machine deposits from the filter mesh E It will take longer to dry and as a result will use more electricity during drying i At least every two or three months you MUST clean fluff build up around the filter housing and the vent tube Check the vent tube and any permanent venting fixture to make sure that there has been no accumulation of fluff or lint a Remove lint that collects around the filter and the outlet vents Installation WHERE TO PUT YOUR DRYER If you are going to install the appliance under a work counter be sure to leave a 10mm space between the top and any other objects on or above the machine and a 19mm space between the sides and any kitchen units or walls to ensure proper air circulation The dryer must never be installed behind a lockable door a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the dryer door VENTILATION When the dryer Is in use there has to be adequate ventilation to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels including open fires The vent tube should n
8. ontain flammable substances _ NO Glass fibres OO Items which have been dry cleaned KR Large bulky items quilts sleeping bags etc These expand when drying and prevent airflow through the dryer Troublesnooting Before you call the service centre go through the following troubleshooting suggestions PROBLEM The dryer wont start POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION e The plug is not in the socket or making contact e There has been a power failure e The fuse has blown Try to plug another appliance into the socket e You are using an extension cord Iry to plug the dryer directly into the socket e The timer knob has not been set properly e The start button has not been pressed e The start button was pressed with the door open Make sure the door is closed before pressing the start button PROBLEM It is taking a long time to dry POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION e The filter has not been cleaned e The temperature setting is not correct e The correct time has not been selected e The vent tube or air intake vent is obstructed e The items were too wet e The dryer was over loaded Warnings and Suggestions SAFETY REASONS This tumble dryer is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given Supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance bya person r
9. ot exceed 2 4 metres in length The tube should be kept clear of the air intake vent and kinks or U bends must be avoided as these will obstruct the tube and trap condensation VENTING Air intake vent Do not block or obstruct Caution Hot Vent Tube fitted here Wall mounting Keep the tube as short and as straight as possible to prevent condensation forming in the vent pipe The duct in the wall should slope slightly downwards The hole in the window should be as low down as possible and the tube should be kept as short as possible Depending on how often you use your tumble dryer it Is essential that areas A and B are checked periodically to remove lint or debris Open window venting The end of the tube should be directed downwards to prevent warm moist air from condensing In the room or dryer Do not discharge exhaust air into a flue which is used for exhaust fumes from other appliances that burn gas or other fuels Do not discharge exhaust air into an extraction system or any duct with an extractor fan This will affect the way the thermal controls operate and can result in a fire hazard ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The socket must be grounded The power supply cord should be checked periodically and if required replaced by a cord specially prepared
10. ts Cottons High full Heat Drying times 800 1000rpm spin in washing machine 1 2kg 3 4kg 0 6kg 20 45mins 45 70mins 70 100mins DE 120mins Synthetics High full Heat Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine 20 30mins 35 45mins 45 60mins Acrylics Low gentle Heat Drying times 800 1000rpm spin in washing machine ee 20 40mins 40 60mins 7 Press the START button to begin During the drying programme you can check on your laundry and take out items that are dry while others continue drying When you close the door again press the START button in order to resume drying CO About 10 minutes before the programme is completed it enters the final COOL TUMBLE phase fabrics are cooled which should always be allowed to complete O Open the door take the laundry out clean the filter and replace it 10 Unplug the dryer Laundry MAX LOAD SIZE Do not load more than maximum capacity These numbers refer to dry weight Natural fibres 7kg max Synthetic fibre 3kg max WASH CARE LABELS Look at the labels on your garments when tumble drying The following symbols are the most common May be tumble dried Q Do NOT tumble dry Tumble dry at high heat setti Le umble dry at high heat setting Va N Tumble dry at low heat setting ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING Articles that contain rubber or rubber like materials or plastic film any flammable articles or objects that c
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