Hotpoint TFA53 Instruction Manual

USER HANDBOOK

MODEL

TFA53

You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and

retain them for future reference.

Your Fresh Air Dryer

Conventional tumble dryers work by gently tumbling the load from the

washing machine. The load is tumbled in a current of warm air

evaporating the moisture until dry.

Your new dryer has been built using the latest Hotpoint technology and

comes with an additional fresh air feature. If you pre-select the feature,

during the cool down period, your dryer will draw in air from the outside

giving the load a smell and feel similar to that of line drying.

The dryer can also be used to give your laundry a quick 20 minute airing.

Due to the unique nature of the product we advise that the dryer is not

used in Fresh Air mode when there are unpleasant odours outside.

The only tumble dryer to bring outdoor freshness to your clothes.

Contents

Page

Introduction 2

For your safety 4-5

Electrical Requirements 6

Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 7

Where to put and vent your Dryer 8-9

How to use your Dryer 10

Sorting your laundry 11

Items not suitable for Tumble drying 12

Items requiring special attention 13

How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter 14

The Controls 15

Guide to Drying times 16

Caring for your Dryer 17

If something goes wrong 18

If it still won’t work 19

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

General Domestic Appliances Ltd., Morley Way, 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 ● Site the dryer vent hose outlet within 1 metre of a gas appliance flue

terminal.

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 ●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 and grille provided with your dryer.

ALWAYS ●Finish every programme with a minimum of 10 minutes of the

tumble cool or fresh air 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 ●When connecting to a permanent vent kit always use the vent outlet

grille provided with your dryer.

ALWAYS ●Buy genuine accessories and spares.

ALWAYS ●Check that outdoor conditions favour the use of the fresh air cycle.

ie: you may not wish to use the fresh air cycle if a garden refuse fire

is burning nearby.

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.

NOTE: When the

dryer is in use, avoid

touching the back of

the machine as it may

be hot.

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

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, part number 1740853. 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 are as follows:

For wall mounting break a hole through the wall to the left of the

proposed position for the dryer, as viewed from the front. 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. The storm flap supplied with

the vent kit should be discarded. Remove the grille (see Quick Guide)

from the end of the vent hose supplied with your Tumble Dryer, this

grille should be fitted to the outside of the wall vent in place of the

storm flap.

If utilising an existing vent kit it is important that any storm flap fitted is

discarded. Remove the grille (see Quick Guide) from the end of the vent

hose supplied with your Tumble Dryer, this grille should be fitted to the

outside of the wall vent in place of the storm flap. 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.

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. Remove the grille (see Quick Guide) from the end of the

vent hose supplied with your Tumble Dryer, this grille should be fitted

to the outside of the window vent in place of the storm flap.

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. The end of the vent hose B must be at least

500mm from the ground. The vent hose supplied with your dryer has a

grille fastened to the end using PVC and plastic studs, this grille must

always be used when venting through an open window.

Wall/Window

Venting

Open Window

Venting

WARNING:

1. IN ALL VENTING OPTIONS, THE VENT HOSE OR VENT KIT OUTLET SHOULD BE SO POSITIONED

THAT ITS OUTLET IS NOT WITHIN ONE METRE OF ANY TYPE OF FLUE TERMINAL EG.CENTRAL

HEATING BOILER. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN POISONOUS FLUE GASES BEING DRAWN

INTO THE ROOM WHEN FRESH AIR DRYING IS SELECTED.

2. ENSURE THAT THE DRYER IS ADEQUATELY VENTILATED AND THAT THE END OF THE VENT

HOSE IS NOT DIRECTED TOWARDS THE AIR INTAKE DUCT.

3. THE DRYER SHOULD NOT BE PUSHED SO FAR BACK THAT THE HOSE ADAPTOR IS PULLED OUT

OF POSITION OR THE HOSE IS SQUASHED.

4. 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.

5. THE VENT HOSE MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE.

6. MAKE SURE THAT THE VENT HOSE AND AIR INTAKE GRILLES ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED OR

BLOCKED.

7. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.

8. 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

Min.

500mm

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”).

6. Select Fresh Air

option, if required (see

section “The

Controls”).

8. When finished

open the door and

take out the laundry.

Clean and replace the

fluff filter.

7. 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 Button OUT

FRESH AIR OFF

Button IN

FRESH AIR ON

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.

9. 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.

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