Hotpoint TDL14 Instruction Manual

USER HANDBOOK

MODELS

TDL14

TDL15

You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and

retain them for future reference.

Contents

Page

For your safety 3-4

Electrical Requirements 5

Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 6

Where to put and vent your Dryer 7-8

How to use your Dryer 9

Sorting your laundry 10

Items not suitable for Tumble drying 11

Items requiring special attention 12

How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter 13

The Controls 14

Guide to Drying times 15

Caring for your Dryer 16

If something goes wrong 17

If it still won’t work 18

Key Contacts back page

Retention of this Instruction Book

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.

For your safety

NEVER ● Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer.

NEVER ● Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose

to be obstructed.

NEVER ● Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of the

machine.

NEVER ● Allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air.

NEVER ● Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum.

NEVER ●Tumble dry without the filter in position.

NEVER ● Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place

dripping wet items in the drum.

NEVER ● Use the dryer on a carpeted floor where the pile height would

prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.

NEVER ● Allow lint to collect around the dryer.

NEVER ● Add liquid or sheet fabric conditioner to the dryer, use liquid

conditioner in the final rinse of your wash.

NEVER ●Use the dryer for commercial drying, the dryer is only suitable for

domestic use.

NEVER ●Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting.

NEVER ●Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and

detergent then well rinsed and spun.

NEVER ●Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning.

NEVER ●Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such

as: petrol, oil, paint, hair lacquer, creams, cooking fat or oil.

NEVER ●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 ●Never attempt to stand on top of your dryer, it is not designed for

such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such

abuse.

NEVER ●Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands.

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.

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.

IMPORTANT

For your safety

ALWAYS ●When the dryer is not in use, switch off at the wall, remove plug

and close the door.

ALWAYS ●Comply with the specified electrical requirements.

ALWAYS ●Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate

ventilation. (see, "Where to put and vent your dryer.")

ALWAYS ●Use the vent hose for optimum drying performance.

ALWAYS ●Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on

the control.

ALWAYS ●Clean the filter, it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff

after EACH drying cycle.

ALWAYS ●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.

ALWAYS ●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 Requirements

Supply

Changing

the fuse

Moulded plug

Changing

the plug

Rewirable plug

Changing the

mains cable

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed!

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.

If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must be a 13 amp

ASTA approved to BS1362 type.

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.

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

Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black

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 into a socket and create a shock hazard.

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.

WARNING: The plug must not be used without a fuse cover.

NOTE: IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT

A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

GREEN &

YELLOW TO

EARTH

13 AMP

FUSE

BROWN

TO LIVE

CORD

CLAMP

BLUE TO

NEUTRAL

Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer

Model and

serial numbers

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.

See “The Controls”

FLUFF FILTER

Clean after

each use

Rating plate

Air intake

grille

Vent hose

fitted here

Caution

Hot

Rear venting with hose

Drum

NOTE: When the

dryer is in use,

avoid touching the

back of the machine

as it may be hot.

Where to put and vent your dryer

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 adjacent 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 into the back of the dryer (see

diagram on previous page). If possible, it is always best to connect

the hose to a permanent outlet close to the dryer (see instructions

below).

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.

Stack it on your

Washing Machine

Ventilation

Mobile Venting

Fitting the Vent

Hose Kit

Where to put and vent your dryer

In conjunction with the vent hose we recommend the use of a

Wall/Window Vent Kit. These are available from your retailer or

nearest Spares Centre.

Fitting instructions are supplied with the kits, which can be mounted

through a wall or window. Details of positioning for wall mounting

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 outlet and

the hose should be kept as short as possible.

Depending on the frequency of use, it is essential that the areas

A and B in the illustrations are checked periodically and any fluff

or debris removed.

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.

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.

Permanent

Venting

Wall/Window

Venting

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

HAZARD.

6. DO NOT DISCHARGE THE EXHAUST AIR INTO A FLUE

WHICH IS USED FOR EXHAUSTING FUMES FROM

OTHER APPLIANCES BURNING GAS OR OTHER FUELS.

Storm cover

How to use your dryer

1. Plug in, switch

on electricity. 2. Sort your laundry

(see section “Sorting

Your Laundry”)

3. Open the door.

Check that the fluff

filter is clean (see

section “How to

remove and clean

the fluff filter”).

4. Load the dryer,

placing the clothes

carefully in the drum

pushing them well

towards the back

and away from the

door seal. Close the

door.

5. Select the

relevant heat setting

(see section “The

Controls”).

7. When finished,

unlock and open

the door and take

out the laundry.

Clean and replace

the fluff filter.

6. Select the

required

programme/drying

time (See section

“The Controls”).

The dryer will start.

WARNING:

WHEN SWITCHING

electricity ON OR

OFF, PLEASE

ENSURE THAT

YOUR HANDS ARE

DRY.

WARNING:

WHEN SWITCHING

ELECTRICITY ON

OR OFF, PLEASE

ENSURE THAT

YOUR HANDS ARE

DRY.

Button IN

HIGH HEAT

Button OUT

LOW HEAT

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.

8. Switch off

electricity and

remove plug from

socket.

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.

Sorting your laundry

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.

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 (11lb) 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.

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.

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.

Maximum

load size

Typical load

WARNING: CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED

DRIPPING WET

WARNING: DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT

IN REDUCED DRYING PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE

FIRE HAZARD.

Clothes

Blouse Cotton 150g 5oz

Other 100g 31/2oz

Dress Cotton 500g 1lb 2oz

Other 350g 12oz

Jeans 700g 1lb 6oz

10 Nappies 1000g 2lb 3oz

Shirt Cotton 300g 101/2oz

Other 200g 7oz

T-Shirt 125g 41/2oz

Household Items

Duvet cover Cotton 1500g 3lb 5oz

(Double) Other 1000g 2lb 3oz

Large Tablecloth 700g 1lb 6oz

Small Tablecloth 250g 9oz

Tea Towel 100g 31/2oz

Bath Towel 700g 1lb 8oz

Hand Towel 350g 12oz

Double Sheet 500g 1lb 2oz

Single Sheet 350g 12oz

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