Hotpoint TDHP 871 User manual

Instruction booklet

Contents

Installation, 2-3

Where to put your dryer

Ventilation

Water drain

Levelling

Electrical connection

Before you start using your dryer

Warnings, 4-5

General safety

To minimise the risk of fire

Maintenance and Care, 6-7

Switching off the electricity

Cleaning the filter after each cycle

Empty the water container after each cycle

Cleaning the heat pump filter unit

Check the drum after each cycle

Cleaning the dryer

Dryer description, 8

The features

Control panel

Choosing a programme

The Display, 9-11

Start and programmes, 11-14

The Controls

Programmes Table

Laundry, 15

Sorting your laundry

Wash care labels

Drying times

Troubleshooting, 16

Service, 17

Spare Parts

Product data, 18

Recycling and Disposal

English

TDHP 871

First time you turn on your dryer

you must select your preferred

language see page 9

TUMBLE DRYER

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booklet.

!Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to refer

to it when necessary. Take it with you when you

move, and should you sell this appliance or pass it

on to another party, make sure that this booklet is

supplied along with the dryer so that the new owner

may be informed about warnings and suggestions on

how the appliance works.

!Read these instructions carefully; the following

pages contain important information on installation

and suggestions on how the appliance works.

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Installation

Where to put your dryer

●Place your dryer at a distance from gas

ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops

because flames can damage the

appliance.

●The dryer should be installed in an

ambient room temperature of between

20 to 23˚C for optimum performance.

But will function if the room is between

14 and 30˚C.

●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

15mm space between

the sides and lateral furnishings or walls.

This is to ensure proper air circulation.

The appliance must be installed with the

rear surface placed against a wall.

!Make sure that the back vents are not

obstructed.

Ventilation

When the dryer is in use, there has to be adequate

ventilation. Make sure you put your dryer in an

environment that is not damp and has proper air

circulation throughout. Airflow around the dryer is

essential to condense the water produced during the

washing, the dryer will not operate efficiently in an

enclosed space or cupboard.

!If using the dryer in a small or cold room some

condensation could be experienced.

!We do not recommend that the dryer is

installed in a cupboard but 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.

Water drain

If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be

plumbed into this drain. This does away with the need to

empty the water container. If the dryer is stacked onto or

installed next to a washing machine it can share the same

drain.

The height of the drain must be less than 3' (1m) from the

bottom of the dryer.

Remove the existing hose from

position shown in picture A.

Then fit a suitable length of hose to

position shown in picture B.

!Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked when

the dryer is in its final location.

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 level first side to side,

then front to back.

If the dryer is not level, adjust

the two front legs up or down,

until your dryer is level.

!WARNING: Before you use your dryer ensure that

it has been in an upright position for at least 6 hours.

Minimum gap 10mm

Minimum gaps

15mm picture A

picture B

Installation

Electrical connections

Make sure of the following before you

insert the plug into the the electrical socket:

●Make sure your hands are dry.

●The socket must have an earth connection.

●The socket must be able to sustain the

machines maximum power, which is

indicated on the rating label (see Dryer

Description).

●Power voltage must be within the values

indicated on the rating label (see Dryer

Description).

●The socket must be compatible with the

dryers plug. Should this not be the case,

replace the plug or the socket.

!The dryer must not be installed outdoors,

even if the space is sheltered. It can be

very dangerous if it is exposed to rain or

storms.

!Once installed, the dryers electrical wire

and plug must be within easy reach.

!Do not use extension cords.

!The power cord must not be bent or

squashed.

!The power cord should be regularly

checked. If the supply cord is damaged, it

must be replaced by the manufacturer, its

service agent or similarly qualified

persons in order to avoid a hazard. New or

longer power cords are supplied at an extra

charge by authorised dealers.

!The manufacturer denies any responsibility

should any of these rules not be followed.

!If in doubt about any of the above consult a

qualified electrician.

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.

Maximum load

Natural fibres : 8 kg

Warnings

!The appliance has been designed and

built according to international safety

standards.

These warnings are given for safety

reasons and must be followed carefully.

General safety

●This appliance can be used by children

aged from 8 years and above and

persons with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of

knowledge if they are given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and understand

the hazards involved.

●This tumble dryer has been designed for

home, and not professional use.

●Do not touch the appliance while bare

foot or with wet hands or feet.

●Unplug the machine by pulling on the

plug, not the cord.

●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.

●Cleaning and user maintenance should

not be made by children without

supervision.

●Children of less than 3 years should be

kept away from the appliance unless

continuously supervised.

●The appliance must be installed correctly

and have proper ventilation. The air

intake at the front of the dryer and rear

vent behind the dryer should never be

obstructed (see Installation).

●Never use the dryer on carpeting where

the pile height would prevent air from

entering the dryer from the base.

●Check to see if the dryer is empty before

loading it.

●The back of the dryer could

become very hot. Never touch it

while in use.

●Do not use the dryer unless the filter,

water container and heat pump filter unit

are securely in place (see Maintenance).

●Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry

for maximum loads).

●Do not load items that are dripping wet.

●Carefully check all instructions on

clothing labels (see Laundry).

●Do not tumble dry large, very bulky

items.

●Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high

temperatures.

●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 (see

Maintenance).

●Empty the water container after each

use (see Maintenance).

●Clean the heat pump filter unit at regular

intervals (see Maintenance).

●Do not allow lint to collect around the

dryer.

●Never climb on top of the dryer. It could

result in damage.

●Always follow electrical standards and

requirements (see Installation).

●Always buy original spare parts and

accessories (see Service).

Warnings

To minimise the risk of fire in your

tumble dryer, the following should be

observed:

●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 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, Oxidisation 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 fabrics 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 or 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 in a 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 eg. bras

with metal reinforcing wires. Damage to

the tumble dryer can result if the metal

reinforcements come loose during drying.

●Do not tumble dry rubber, plastic articles

such as shower caps or babies water

proof covers, polythene or paper.

●Do not tumble dry rubber backed

articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber

pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber

coated tennis shoes.

●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.

GB !Failure to empty the water container may cause

the following:

- The dryer will stop heating (so the load may still

be damp at the end of the drying cycle).

●Priming the water collection system

When your dryer is new, the water container will not

collect water until the system is primed.

This will take 1 or 2 drying cycles. Once primed it will

collect water during every drying cycle.

Cleaning the heat pump filter unit

Periodically (every 5 drying cycles) remove

the heat pump filter unit and clean any

build up of fluff from the surface of the filter.

However, we recommend that you clean

this filter after EVERY drying cycle to

optimise the dryers performance.

To removing the heat pump filter unit:

1. Unplug the dryer and open the door.

2. Pull open the heat pump filter unit cover

(see diagram on next page).

Release the 4 clips to the vertical position

then pull the filter unit towards you.

3. Separate the two parts

of the filter and clean

the surface of the filter.

!The front of the heat pump is made

from thin metal plates. Take care that you

do not damage these or cut yourself when

cleaning, removing or replacing the heat

pump filter unit.

4. If there is any build up of fluff on the

plates, carefully clean this off with a damp

cloth, sponge or a vacuum cleaner. Never

use your fingers.

5. Reassemble the two parts of the filter,

clean the seals and replace with the 4

clips in the horizontal position, make

sure that the catches are secure.

Switching off the electricity

!Unplug your dryer when not using it,

when cleaning it and during all

maintenance operations.

Clean the filter after each cycle

The filter is an important

part of your dryer:

it accumulates lint and

fluff that is formed while

drying.

When finished drying, clean the filter by

rinsing it under running water or with your

vacuum cleaner. Should the filter become

clogged up, the airflow inside the dryer will

be seriously compromised: drying times

lengthen and you will consume more

energy. It may also damage your dryer.

The filter is found in front of the dryer trim

(see diagram on next page).

Removing the filter:

1. Pull the plastic grip of

the filter upwards.

2. Clean the filter and

replace it correctly.

Ensure the filter is fully

located flush into

the tumble dryer trim.

!Do not use the dryer without replacing

the filter.

Empty the water container after each

cycle

Pull the container out of the dryer

and empty it into a sink or other

suitable drain.

Replace the water container

securely.

!Always check and empty the container before you

start a new drying programme.

Maintenance and Care

Quick Tips

●Remember to clean the door filter and

heat pump filter after each load.

●Remember to empty the water container

after each load.

!Doing BOTH the above will keep your

appliance working at its BEST.

Check the drum after each cycle

Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items

(handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind.

Cleaning the drum

!Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel

cleaning agents to clean the drum.

A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless

steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of

water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner

from the wash. This coloured film will not affect the

dryer performance.

Cleaning the dryer

●External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts

can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

●Periodically (every 6 months) vacuum the front air

intake grille and vents at the rear of the dryer, to

remove any build up of fluff, lint or dust. Also to

remove accumulation of fluff from the front of the

heat pump and filter areas, clean occasionally with

a vacuum cleaner.

!Do not use solvents or abrasives.

!Your dryer uses special bearing components which

do not need lubrication.

!Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised

technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety

(see Service).

Water container

Handle

Heat pump filter

unit cover

Clips

Air intake

Filter

Heat pump filter unit

Control panel

Dryer Description

PROGRAMME

Selection Buttons Display Unit

START/PAUSE

Button & Light

ON/OFF

Button

CHILD LOCK &

OPTIONS

Buttons & Lights

The ON/OFF button - if pressed when the dryer is

running: If the display shows TURNING OFF the

dryer stops. If the display shows PRESS AND HOLD

hold the botton and the display counts down 3, 2, 1

and then stops.

Press and hold again for more than 3 seconds, the

display briefly shows POWER ON .

The PROGRAMME selection buttons set the programme:

press the button corresponding to the programme you

want to select (see Start and Programmes).

The OPTION buttons/indicators: these buttons select

available options for your selected programme (see

The Controls). The indicators on the display unit next

to the bottom buttons light to show that the option has

been selected.

The START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected

programme. When you press this button there will be

one beep and the display will show PAUSE . When

a programme is running, holding this button in pauses

the programme and stops the dryer.

The light is green when the programme is running,

flashing amber if the programme has been paused or

flashing green if on standby waiting to start a programme

(see Start and Programmes).

Note: This light also flashes amber during the Post

Care phase of a programme.

The Display Unit gives warnings and information

about the programme selected and its progress (see

next page).

The CHILD LOCK button/icon : Press and hold this

button after selecting your programme and any options,

this prevents the programme settings from being

changed, the display will briefly show LOCKED .

When the icon is lit, the other buttons are disabled.

Hold the button to cancel and the icon will go out, the

display will briefly show UNLOCKED .

Note: This tumble dryer, in compliance with new energy

saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby

system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no

activity is detected. Press and hold the ON-OFF

button until the display briefly shows POWER ON

and the dryer then reactivates.

To open the door The features

Water container

Air intake

grille

Rating plate

Filter

Model &

Serial

numbers

Heat Pump Filter cover

handle (Pull to open)

Heat Pump

Filter cover

Press and release the front

panel in position shown

Heat Pump

Filter Unit

(cover open)

Adjustable Feet

Selecting your language

The Display

Understanding the display

Programme selection and display

The selected programme is shown on the first line of the display

when you select the corresponding button, this message is shown

while the programme is running.

My Cycle When you select the My Cycle button the Display will show your selected programme with ‘M’ before its

name. ie. M COTTONS (see Start and Programmes).

Dryness levels

The second line of the display shows the dryness level you require, for each

press of the Dryness Level button the next option from the list below is

selected and displayed. The display also shows 1 to 7 bars depending on

your selection and these are displayed during the programmes progress.

COTTONS

SHIRTS

SYNTHETICS

BED & BATH

EASY IRON

REFRESH

DELICATES

WOOL

MY CYCLE (see below)

The first time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language from the available list.

DAMP Dries your items ready to be ironed using a machine or rotary ironer.

IRON DRY Dries your items ready to be ironed with a hand iron.

HANGER PLUS Dries your delicate items ready to be hanged for final drying.

HANGER DRY Dries your items ready to be hanged for final drying.

LIGHT DRY Dries your delicate items ready to be put away.

CUPBOARD DRY Dries your items ready to be put away.

EXTRA DRY Dries your clothes ready to be worn.

!Some automatic programmes do not allow the dryness level to be changed

or do not have all the dryness level options.

During programme selection for an automatic programme that has different dryness levels available (see Programmes

Ta b l e ).

To change: the language current selection must flash, on

the first line of the display.

- Press the On/Off button to turn off the display then press

and hold all 3 buttons: Heat Level, Timed Dry

and Dryness Level for 5 seconds.

- Press the Heat Level or the Timed Dry button to

scroll up or down through the list.

- When your required language is flashing on the top line

of the display, pressing the Dryness Level button will

select your choice.

GB Programme progress

The Display

Delay and Time to End

Some programmes can have a delayed start (see Start and Programmes). Press the Delay button and the icon flashes.

The second line of the display shows the status of the programme as it progresses:

(long messages scroll across the line)

DRY

COOL TUMBLE

END OF CYCLE, CREASE CARE

END OF CYCLE, CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE

Each press reduces the time duration and number of available time options depending on the programme/material

selected.

The Timed Dry icon is displayed next to the time.

The selected time remains displayed after the programme starts, but can be changed anytime you wish.

OFF

Each press of the Delay button advances the delay setting

in 1 hour increments, from: to , then and

then after a couple of seconds cancels the delay.

The delay time is shown on the display next to the Delay button.

The display counts down the minutes of the delay period after

the Start/Pause button is pressed.

The second line of the display shows STARTS IN

You can change or cancel the delay time selected anytime if

you wish.

1h 24h

After the Start/Pause button is pressed the Delay or Time to End is displayed in hours and minutes and counts down each

minute.

(if option Post Care selected).

Time to End

After the delay period finishes, or for all the programme if delay not selected:

- the estimated time to the end of the programme, for automatic programmes or the actual time remaining during a

timed programme is shown in this part of the display.

When timed programmes are selected the time displayed throughout the cycle is the actual time remaining.

When Automatic programmes are selected the time displayed is an estimate of the time remaining. When the

programme is selected the display shows the time required to dry a full load. The time remaining is constantly

monitored during the drying cycle and is updated to show the best forecast.

The colons between the hours and minutes in the display flash to show the time is counting down.

After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry option,

press the Timed button and the display will increment the

selected time, each time you press and release the button

(see Start and Programmes).

Timed drying

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