Hotpoint TDL14 Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. 120z Small Tablecloth 250g 9oz Jeans 700g 1lb 60z Tea Towel 100g 3 20z 10 Nappies 1000g 2lb 30z Bath Towel 700g 11b 80z Shirt Cotton 300g 10 20z Hand Towel 350g 120z Other 200g 7oz Double Sheet 500g Ib 20z T Shirt 125g 4 eoz Single Sheet 350g 120z If you group small cotton or terry towelling items with a synthetic fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to finish them off 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 ww XY Do not tumble dry Or ZN e o Tumble dry at high heat setting Q Rw Tumble dry at low heat setting Items not suitable for tumble drying e Those containing foam rubber or rubber like materials or plastic film e g pillows cushions PVC rainwear or any other articles which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances e g towels contaminated with hair lacquer e Fibreglass e g some types of curtains Items which have been dry cleaned e Woollens Woollen items need as much care in drying a2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer outside the Uk When you contact us we will want to know the following Your name address and postcode Your telephone number Clear and concise details of the fault The model number and the serial number of your dryer The date of purchase enter the date here oro Please make sure you have all these details ready when you call Spare parts Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of equipment DIY repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under the Parts Guarantee If you do experience a problem with the appliance don t take risks call in our Service Engineer Our Spare Parts are designed exclusively to fit your appliance Do not use them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard Disposal of your product 18 To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product safely The door and lid should be removed and mains cable cut off flush with the appliance ensuring that the mains plug can no longer be plugged into a mains socket The items must then be disposed of safely This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives Low Voltage Equipment 72 23 EEC 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatability 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC Key Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer s s
3. disproportionally longer to dry It is more energy efficient to dry larger loads As it takes longer to fully dry clothes than to have them ready for ironing you may wish to remove some clothes when they are slightly damp ready for ironing and then continue to dry the remainder until they are fully dry The label on the garment should tell you the correct heat setting to select See Wash Care Labels If the room in which the dryer is situated is cold your clothes will take longer to dry than if the room is warm Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried with care and we do advise that you remove these items several times shake them and return them to the dryer THERE ARE HOWEVER SOME ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ADVISE YOU TO DRY SEE ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING Drying Guide approximate drying time in minutes weights specified are when dry COTTONS SYNTHETICS ACRYLICS High Heat Drying times 800 1000rpm in washing Gentle Heat Drying times on High Heat Drying times on reduced machine spin in washing machine reduced spin in washing machine Half Full Half Full Half Full load load load load load load 1 kg 2kg 3 kg 4kg 5 kg 1kg 2kg 3 kg 1kg 2kg 20 30 35 45 45 60 60 70 70 80 20 30 35 45 45 60 25 40 40 60 Be careful not to overdry All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when dry and this n
4. starch to non starched items You should use a slightly heavier starch solution than you would when drying the items on the washing line Make sure that as much of the solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing dampness If they are overdried the starch will powder leaving the fabric limp which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise To make sure all your tumble dried clothes come out really fresh and soft we recommend you use a liquid fabric conditioner in the final rinse of your wash A liquid fabric conditioner restores bounce and softness and helps eliminate static cling WARNING ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD LIQUID OR SHEET FABRIC CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO THE DRYER ITSELF Garments with the ITCL code X may be cleaned using one of the Home Dry Cleaning Kits available The instructions supplied with the Home Dry Cleaning Kit must be strictly followed How to remove and clean the fluff filter Position of filter tg we en oe A very important part of your dryer is the fluff filter at the 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
5. NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER IMPORTANT Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer the air outlet or vent hose to be obstructed Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of the machine Allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum Tumble dry without the filter in position Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place dripping wet items in the drum Use the dryer on a carpeted floor where the pile height would prevent air from entering the dryer from the base Allow lint to collect around the dryer Add liquid or sheet fabric conditioner to the dryer use liquid conditioner in the final rinse of your wash Use the dryer for commercial drying the dryer is only suitable for domestic use Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and detergent then well rinsed and spun Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such as petrol oil paint hair lacquer creams cooking fat or oil Tumble dry rubber foam rubber plastic plastic foam nappy pants or liners polythene or paper Large very bulky items including duvets and sleeping bags Never attempt to stand on top of your dryer i
6. RE DRY 2 Sort your laundry see section Sorting Your Laundry UE ae 3 Open the door Check that the fluff filter is clean see section How to Os 4 Load the dryer placing the clothes carefully in the drum pushing them well remove and clean re Mie Soaks Se towards the back the fluff filter Bede AE and away from the ye door seal Close the door 5 Select the 6 Select the relevant heat setting makon Oua required see section The programme drying Controls time See section The Controls AOAN The dryer will start 7 When finished 8 Switch off unlock ano Open electricity and WARNING ee ey i remove plug from WHEN SWITCHING out the laundry APR socket Ei Clean and replace k PE a the fluff filter l a apg eo Bhi ft ENSURE THAT et YOUR HANDS ARE DRY Door Release To open the door grip the handle and pull towards you If the door is opened while the Dryer is in use the drying programme cuts out automatically and the machine stops When the door is closed the Dryer will restart but you will not need to reset the Timer Control You can however reset the Timer Control at any stage should you wish WARNING CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO TUMBLE DRYERS AND INJURE THEMSELVES ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF AT THE MAINS WHEN THE DRYER IS NOT BEING USED Sorting
7. USER HANDBOOK MODELS TDL14 TDL15 You must read u instructions prior to using the appliance and etain them for future reference Contents For your safety Electrical Requirements Features Get to know the main parts of your Dryer Where to put and vent your Dryer How to use your Dryer Sorting your laundry Items not suitable for Tumble drying Items requiring special attention How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter The Controls Guide to Drying times Caring for your Dryer If something goes wrong If it still won t work Key Contacts Retention of this Instruction Book Page 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 back page This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from Hotpoint Ltd Celta Road Peterborough PE2 9JB 2 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 NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER
8. acent 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 leads Both your Tumble Dryer and front loading washing machine are similar in design allowing the Tumble Dryer to be permanently stacked on top saving you valuable floor space A special stacking kit complete with instructions is available from your retailer or nearest Spares Centre IMPORTANT Only use genuine stacking kits When ordering you must state the model numbers of both your Washing Machine and your Tumble Dryer Unsuitable kits may result in a potential hazard and will invalidate your warranty rights Unless the Dryer when stacked is directly in front of a window we strongly recommend the use of a Vent Hose Kit If this is not supplied it can be obtained from your retailer or Spares Centre The Dryer dries your washing by drawing in air that is cool clean and relatively dry heating it and then blowing it through the clothes as they are gently tumbled The moisture laden air is then blown out at the back of the dryer through the vent hose which is recommended for optimum performance When operating the dryer there has to be adequate ventilation to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels including open fires A vent hose must always be fitted when the dryer is used in conjunction with Mobile Venting The hose must be fitted securely in
9. atural moisture should not be lost if the clothes are to remain soft and fluffy Clothes that are dried for too long tend to wrinkle and will need more ironing than usual giving you extra work that the dryer was designed to remove 15 Caring for your Dryer When finished After each load As necessary Lubrication 16 Your tumble dryer needs very little attention The following simple steps will keep it performing well Switch off electricity and remove plug Always clean the filter and turn the drum by hand to check that small items like handkerchiefs do not get missed Clean exterior metal and plastic surfaces with a damp cloth or silicon polish only Regularly check and clean if necessary the vent hose and any permanent venting fixture to ensure that there has been no accumulation of fluff or lint during the drying process Clean fluff from the area below the fluff filter and the rear vent tube Do not use abrasive cleaners scouring agents acids chlorine bleach or metal polish to clean any part of the machine These could damage the machine Your tumble dryer uses special bearing components Lubrication by the user is not necessary and must not be attempted We strongly recommend that all appliances are regularly checked for electrical and mechanical safety 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 tha
10. drying them will be increased it may also damage your dryer Small items e g babies socks may fall onto the filter These should be removed so that the filter is not restricted WARNING NEVER USE SHEET FABRIC CONDITIONER IT MAY FALL INTO THE FILTER AND RESTRICT THE AIRFLOW THROUGH THE DRYER To remove the filter WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT CLEANING THE FILTER AFTER EACH DRYING CYCLE FAILURE TO CLEAN THE FILTER MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD Grip the centre rib and pull the filter upwards and forwards through the door seal see diagram Open the filter and remove the fluff that has collected on the inside Wash or vacuum clean the filter occasionally Don t be alarmed by the amount of fluff you may find on the filter It s part of the wearing washing and drying process WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE FILTER IN POSITION It is essential that the filter is replaced correctly It must be fitted so that the symbols shown on the filter above face towards the front of the dryer Ensure the filter is fully located into the tumble dryer duct 13 The Controls TDL14 and TDL15 Heat Switch OUT low heat IN high heat Timer Knob pene hep hit Fj iji tit Ht T tii ite Drying Guide Drying Times TDL14 Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time The timer controls the drying time for both heat
11. ervice 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 required when the engineer calls Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 For further product information 08701 506070 All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights General Domestic Appliances Ltd Peterborough PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON April 2003 Part No 0766200138 01
12. ments 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 the fuse ASTA approved to BS1362 type Moulded plug WARNING The plug must not be used without a fuse cover If a replacement fuse holder cover is required it must be of the same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug Replacements are available from your Spares stockist Changing the plug Rewirable plug GREEN amp YELLOW TO EARTH 7 13 AMP F a T BROWN BLUE TO l TO LIVE NEUTRAL CORD CLAMP The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following GREEN YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If a replacement plug is to be fitted the appropriate wire must be connected to the correct terminal as follows Connect Green Yellow to terminal marked Earth or Green or L Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black g Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red If the plug being replaced is a non rewirable type then the cut off plug must be disposed of safely DO NOT leave where it can be inserted int
13. mplete this phase By opening the door the dryer will stop and you can check the dryness of the load as often as you wish and if you want to remove or add some items before they are fully dry This is particularly useful for a mixed load where you want to iron some items but others to be fully dried We recommend that the clothes are removed immediately the programme is finished to minimise creasing NEVER SWITCH THE DRYER OFF WITH A HOT LOAD IN THE DRUM YOU MUST TERMINATE EVERY PROGRAMME WITH THE COOL TUMBLE PHASE Guide to Drying Times The amount of water remaining in the clothes after spinning The type of fabric The quantity of clothes to be dried How dry you want the clothes The heat setting you have selected The temperature of the room Bulky items Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on appliance control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning also the suggested wash programme for small items such as T Shirts may sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different thicknesses Thinner items will take less time to dry Some fabrics such as those used for jeans are of closer texture than others and although light when dry will be heavy after washing and spinning Single items of clothes or small loads may take
14. n 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 Problem If after this you still cannot get your machine to work follow the advice given on the next page Check these things first It won t start JRO Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket Is the Timer Control set to required time Is the door securely closed Has the fuse blown Try plugging in another appliance to check Have you used an extension lead Many are not suitable Try plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check It is taking a long time to dry v ONO Have you forgotten to clean the filter It should be cleaned after each load Have you selected the correct Heat setting for the type of fabric you are drying Is the flexible Vent Hose blocked or kinked Check it for foreign objects or condensate water Is the air inlet obstructed in any way Permanent venting is flap on the storm cover obstructed Were the clothes excessively wet when they were put in Was the correct time selected Have you overloaded the dryer Any other problem Have you re read this instruction book 17 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
15. o a socket and create a shock hazard Changing the mains cable Should the mains lead ever require replacing at any time please contact your nearest Service Centre A charge will be made for the replacement of the mains lead or if you require a longer lead The mains lead must only be replaced by a specially prepared cable obtainable from your Spares Stockist and fitted by a qualified electrician NOTE IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN 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 AN NOTE When the dryer is in use avoid touching the TAT back of the machine as it may be hot Vent hose fitted here Rear venting with hose Where to put and vent your dryer Stack it on your Washing Machine Ventilation Mobile Venting Fitting the Vent Hose Kit 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 adj
16. s they do in washing The movement of the tumble drying action causes the woollen fibre to shrink and distort e Garments with the ITCL Code see Items Requiring Special Attention Do not tumble dry e Large bulky items e g continental quilts sleeping bags pillows cushions double blankets and large bedspreads These expand when drying and would prevent airflow through the Dryer WARNING THE DRYER IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WHERE WATER SOLUTION IS USED FOR THE CLEANING PROCESS MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD 11 Items requiring special attention Blankets and Bedspreads Permanently pleated or creased garments Starched articles Fabric conditioner Home dry cleaning 12 The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will of course vary 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 heat creasing does not occur Your dryer will cope with such clothes very well but you should always read the manufacturer s drying instructions attached to the garment before you begin Starched articles should be dried together in the same load to avoid the distribution of
17. settings All you have to do is turn the Timer Knob clockwise slightly past the required time and then back to the required time Do not rotate the knob beyond 120 maximum drying time or past the zero stop If you have selected more time than you required turn the knob anti clockwise to select the correct time required This operation 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 need for various loads TDL15 Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time The timer controls the drying time for both heat settings All you have to do is turn the Timer Knob clockwise until it lines up with the required time Never wind the timer control anti clockwise This operation 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 need for various loads Heat Selection The button is OUT for LOW heat and IN for HIGH heat The choice of FULL HEAT or LOW HEAT depends upon the fabric you wish to dry see section Sorting your Laundry The Cool a Tumble phase 14 About 10 minutes before the programme is completed the heating elements will be switched off and the programme enters the final Cool Tumble phase During this phase the fabric is cooled You should always allow the dryer to co
18. t is not designed for such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such abuse Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED TUMBLE DRYER WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF REMOVE THE PLUG AND CLOSE THE DOOR For your safety ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS When the dryer is not in use switch off at the wall remove plug and close the door Comply with the specified electrical requirements Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate ventilation see Where to put and vent your dryer Use the vent hose for optimum drying performance Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on the control Clean the filter it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff after EACH drying cycle Observe the rules for drying garments In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a tumble dryer unless they are labelled Superwash Machine washable or have the May be tumble dried symbol _ If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine Unlike other materials the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible i e it will not stretch back to the original size and shape Buy genuine accessories and spares CAUTION WHEN THE DRYER IS IN USE AVOID TOUCHING THE REAR OF THE DRYER AS IT MAY BE HOT Electrical Require
19. tlet and the hose should be kept as short as possible A B Depending on the frequency of use it is essential that the areas 7 Aand B in the illustrations are checked periodically and any fluff if i debris removed E It is particularly important that the vent hose adaptor is fitted securely thus preventing any moisture laden air from being emitted back into the room NOTE The dryer should not be pushed so far back that the hose adaptor is pulled out of position or the hose squashed The hose should be kept clear of the air intake grille and kinks or U bends avoided as these will obstruct the hose or trap condensation WARNING 1 ENSURE THAT THE DRYER IS ADEQUATELY VENTILATED AND THAT THE END OF THE VENT HOSE IS NOT DIRECTED TOWARDS THE AIR INTAKE DUCT 2 THE DRYER MUST NOT RECYCLE EXHAUST AIR 3 THE VENT HOSE MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE 4 MAKE SURE THAT THE VENT HOSE AND AIR INTAKE GRILLES ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED OR BLOCKED 5 MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE 1 HAZARD 6 DO NOT DISCHARGE THE EXHAUST AIR INTO A FLUE aj WHICH IS USED FOR EXHAUSTING FUMES FROM For open window venting it must be possible for the end of the hose to be directed downwards to prevent warm moist air condensing in the room or in the dryer How to use your dryer 1 Plug in switch on electricity WARNING WHEN SWITCHING electricity ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS A
20. to the back of the dryer see diagram on previous page If possible it is always best to connect Be a to a permanent outlet close to the dryer see instructions elow Ensure that the end of the hose is not directed towards the air intake grille at the rear of the dryer If permanent installation is not possible the dryer will work just as well with the hose passed through a partly opened window NOTE The vent hose should not exceed 2 4 metres in length and should be kept free of any possible accumulation of fluff lint and water by frequently shaking it out Always ensure that the hose is not squashed See diagram on previous page Where to put and vent your dryer Permanent In conjunction with the vent hose we recommend the use of a Venting Wall Window Vent Kit These are available from your retailer or nearest Spares Centre Wall Window Fitting instructions are supplied with the kits which can be mounted Venting through a wall or window Details of positioning for wall mounting Storm cover wg OTHER APPLIANCES BURNING GAS OR OTHER FUELS are as follows Break a hole through the wall to the left of the proposed position for the dryer Keep the hose as short and straight as possible to prevent condensed moisture running back into the dryer Similarly the duct inserted into the wall should slope downwards to the outside For window venting with stacked dryer the hole in the window should ideally be made below the ou
21. your laundry Maximum load size Typical load 10 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 items to be dried are suitable for tumble drying or are not of a type requiring special attention see Wash Care Labels section Your dryer will hold a load of 5kg 111b dry weight of natural fabrics if you are drying items of man made fibres synthetic or acrylics the maximum load should not exceed 3kg 6 6lb dry weight This difference is that man made fibres require more space to tumble dry without creasing WARNING DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRYING PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying load the charts below show the approximate weights of some everyday washing items Clothes Household Items Blouse Cotton 150g 5oz Duvet cover Cotton 1500g 3lb 50z Other 100g 3 koz Double Other 1000g 2lb 30z Dress Cotton 500g 1lb 20z Large Tablecloth 700g 1lb 60z Other 350g
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