Hotpoint TVEL User manual

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

Contents

Installation, 2-3

Where to put your dryer

Ventilation

Electrical connection

Levelling your dryer

Before you start using your dryer

Warnings, 4-5

General safety

To minimise the risk of fire

Maintenance and Care, 6

Switching off the electricity

Cleaning the filter after each cycle

Check the drum after each cycle

Cleaning the dryer

Dryer description, 7

The front

The back

Control panel

Start and programmes, 8-12

Choosing a programme

Programmes and Tables

The controls

Laundry, 13

Sorting your laundry

Wash care labels

Drying times

Troubleshooting, 14

Service, 15

Spare Parts

Recycling and Disposal

Product data, 16

English

TVEL and TVYL 7kg Models

!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.

This symbol reminds you to read this booklet.

Installation Warnings Product data

Maintenance

and Care Description

Start and

Programmes Laundry Service

Troubleshooting

Installation

!Ensure that the end of the tube is not directed

toward the air intake vent at the rear of the dryer.

!The vent tube should not exceed 2.4 metres in

length and should be kept free of any possible

accumulation of fluff, lint and water by shaking it out

frequently. Always ensure that the tube is not

squashed.

Permanent venting

In conjunction with the vent tube we recommend

using a Wall/Window Vent Kit, available at a retail

location or the nearest Spare Parts Dealer.

Wall mounting

1. Leave an opening in

the wall to the left of the

dryers proposed position.

2. Keep the tube as short

and straight as possible

to prevent condensed

moisture from backing up

into the dryer.

3. Similarly, the duct in

the wall should slope

downwards towards the

outside.

Window mounting

1. With a stacked dryer

the hole in the window

should ideally be made

below the vent.

2. The tube should be

kept as short as possible.

Depending on how often you use your dryer, it is

essential that areas A and B are checked periodically

to remove lint or debris.

The vent tube adaptor must be fitted securely thus

preventing any humid air from being emitted back into

the room.

!The Dryer should not be pushed so far back that the

tube adaptor is pulled out of position or the tube is

squashed or bent.

!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 or trap condensation.

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.

●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. Make sure

that the back vents are not obstructed.

●Make sure you put your dryer in an

environment that is not damp and has

proper air circulation throughout, the

dryer will not operate efficiently in an

enclosed space or cupboard.

!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.

!The appliance must be installed with the

rear surface placed against a wall.

Ventilation

The Dryer dries your laundry by drawing in cool, clean

and relatively dry air, heating it, and then distributing it

through the clothes as they are gently tumbled. For

optimum performance, the moist air is then blown out

through a vent tube at the back of the dryer.

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.

Mobile venting

A vent tube must always be fitted when the dryer is

used in conjunction with Mobile Venting.

The tube must be fitted securely into the back of the

dryer (see Dryer Description). If possible, it is always

best to connect the tube to a permanent

outlet close to the dryer. If permanent installation is

not possible, the dryer will work just as well with the

tube passing through a partly-opened window.

Minimum gap 10mm

Minimum gaps

15mm

Installation Warnings

Maintenance

and Care Description

Start and

Programmes Laundry Troubleshooting Product data

Service

Installation

!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.

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, 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.

Maximum load

Natural fibres : 7 kg

Open window venting

The end of the tube

should be directed

downwards, to prevent

warm moist air from

condensing in the room or

in the dryer.

!Ensure that the dryer is adequately ventilated and

that the end of the vent tube is not directed towards

the air intake duct.

!The vent tube must always be fitted for optimum

performance.

!Make sure that the vent tube and air intake vents are

not obstructed or blocked.

!The dryer must not recycle exhaust air.

!Misusing a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard.

!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

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.

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 vents behind the machine,

the outlet vents and the vent tube should

never be obstructed (see Installation).

●Never direct the vent tube outlet towards

the air intake at the back of the machine.

●Never allow the tumble dryer to recycle

exhaust air.

●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 is

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).

●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).

Installation Warnings

Maintenance

and Care Description

Start and

Programmes Laundry Troubleshooting Product data

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.

Maintenance and Care

3.Replace it correctly. Ensure the filter is

fully located flush into the tumble dryer

trim.

4. Remove any lint that has built up on the

inside of the door and around the door seal.

!Do not use the dryer without replacing

the filter.

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

●External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts

can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

●Periodically check the vent tube and any

permanent venting fixture to make sure that there

has been no accumulation of fluff or lint, and

remove it.

●Remove lint that collects around the filter and the

outlet vents.

!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).

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.

Small items could also become trapped in

the filter.

When finished drying, therefore, 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: dry-

ing 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).

Removing the filter:

1. Pull the plastic

grip of the filter

upwards (see

diagram).

2. Open the filter and clean the

lint from the inside.

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and Care Description Laundry Troubleshooting Product data

Service

Dryer Description

button in pauses the programme and stops the dryer.

The light is green when 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 Progress or Delay lights show you the status of

the programme, or the delay time when they flash.

During a delayed start the lights flash to show the

delay selected. When (not flashing) they show each

stage of the programme by the corresponding light

turning on (see Start and Programmes).

The Clean Filter light gives you a reminder before

every programme that it is essential to clean the filter

every time the dryer is used (see Maintenance and Care).

The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is running and

this button is pressed and held for more than 3

seconds, the dryer is turned off. Press and hold again

for more than 3 seconds and the dryer reactivates.

The PROGRAMMES knob sets the programme: rotate

it until the indicator is pointing to the programme you want

to select (see Start and Programmes).

The OPTION buttons/lights select available options for

your selected programme. The lights indicate that the

option has been selected. If an option is not available

the buzzer will beep three times (see Start and

Programmes).

The START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected

programme. When you press this button there will be

one beep and the progress lights will flash to confirm

the action. When a programme is running, pressing this

Control panel

PROGRAMMES

Knob START/PAUSE

Button & Light

Indicator

Progress or Delay

Lights

OPTION

Buttons & Lights

Clean Filter

Light

ON/OFF

Button

Control Panel Drum

Model & Serial numbers

Filter

The front The back

Air Intake Vent

Vent Tube fitted here

Caution: Hot!

Rating plate

Start and Programmes

Choosing a programme

1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket.

2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see

Laundry).

3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean

and in place (see Maintenance).

4. Load the machine and make sure items are not in

the way of the door seal. Close the door.

5. If none of the lights are on: Press the ON/OFF

button .

6. Choose a programme by checking the Programmes

Guide (see Programmes) as well as the indications

for each type of fabric (see Laundry).

- Select a programme by rotating the

PROGRAMMES knob.

7. Set a delay time and other options if necessary.

8. The START/PAUSE light is flashing green:

- press the START/PAUSE button to begin.

The green light stops flashing.

During the drying programme, you can check on

your laundry and take out items that are dry

Shirts Light Dry

High heat option

●This is a programme for shirts made from cotton.

●It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 10 shirts).

●This programme will take about 60 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin

speed used in your washer.

Low heat option

●This is a programme for shirts made from synthetic materials or a mixture of natural and synthetic materials, such

as polyester and cotton.

●It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 14 shirts).

●This programme will take about 55 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin

speed used in your washer.

Shirts dried using this programme are usually ready to put away, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is

the case, try turning the shirts inside out and running the programme again for a short period.

Jeans

●This is a programme for jeans made from denim cotton. Before drying your jeans turn the front pockets inside out.

●It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 4 pairs).

●Do not mix dark and light coloured items.

●It can also be used on other garments made from the same material, such as jackets.

●This programme will take about 85 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin

speed used in your washer.

●Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is

the case, try turning the jeans inside out and running the programme again for a short period.

!We do not recommend that you use this programme if your jeans have elastic waist bands, studs or embroidery.

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 the ON/OFF button briefly and wait for the

dryer to reactivate.

while others continue drying. When you close

the door again, press the START/PAUSE button in

order to resume drying.

(When the door is opened the START/PAUSE light

will flash Amber, after the door is closed and the

START/PAUSE button pressed, the START/PAUSE

light will stop flashing and show green.)

Note: During the Post Care phase this light

flashes Amber.

9. At the end of the drying cycle the End light comes

on and either :

- The buzzer will beep 3 times to let you know

that your programme is complete. (Note: If

the SOUND option was selected the buzzer

beeps 3 times every 30 seconds for 5

minutes).

or - If you have selected the Crease Care option

and you do not take the items out immediately,

the items will tumble occasionally for 10

hours or until you open the door, the buzzer

will then beep 3 times to confirm the

programme is completed.

10. Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the filter

and replace it (see Maintenance).

11. Unplug the dryer.

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Programmes Laundry Service

Troubleshooting

Start and Programmes

Easy Iron Programme

‘Easy Iron’ is a short 10 minute programme (8 minutes of heat followed by a 2 minute cool tumble period) which

fluffs the fibres of clothing that have been left in the same position/location for an extended period of time. The cycle

relaxes the fibres and makes them easier to iron and fold.

!‘Easy Iron’ is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing.

For best results: 1. Do not load more than the maximum capacity. These numbers refer to the dry weight:

Fabric Maximum load

Cotton and Cotton mixtures 2.5kg

Synthetics 2kg

Denim 2kg

2. Unload the dryer immediately after the end of the programme, hang, fold or iron the articles

and put them away in the closet. Should this not be possible repeat the programme.

The ‘Easy Iron’ effect varies from one fabric to the next. It works well on traditional fabrics like Cotton or Cotton mix,

and less well on acrylic fibres and on materials such as Tencel®.

Baby Delicate Programme

●This is a programme for drying your baby’s small delicate items of clothing and bedding (Cotton and Chenille)

and for drying your delicate clothes.

●DO NOT dry items such as bibs and nappy pants with plastic coverings.

●It can be used for load sizes up to 2kg.

●This programme will take about 60 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size and density of the load

and the spin speed used in your washer.

●Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be

slightly damp. If this is the case, try turning items inside out and running the programme again for a short period.

Heat & Enjoy

This programme helps to heat towels & bathrobes for a warm sensation after a bath or shower. It is also useful for

warming clothes before dressing during winter. The cycle heats clothes to 37°C (Body Temperature) and runs at this

temperature for a maximum of 4 hours or until you stop the cycle by opening the door.

Maximum load 3kg.

Bed & Bath

●This is a programme for Cotton Towels and sheets.

●It can be used on any load size, do not overload your dryer (see Laundry).

●This programme will take about 100 minutes, but may take longer depending on the the size and density of the

load and the spin speed used in your washer.

●Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to use, the edges or seams may be slightly damp, especially

on large items. If this is the case, try opening them out and running the programme again for a short period.

Refresh

!‘Refresh’ is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing.

●It can be used on any load size, but is more effective on smaller loads.

●Do not overload your dryer (see Laundry).

●This is a 20 minute programme that airs your clothes with cool air. Also use to cool warm clothes.

Wool Programme

●This is a programme for tumble dryer safe garments marked with the symbol .

●It can be used for load sizes up to 1kg (approximately 3 sweaters).

●We recommend that garments are turned inside out before drying.

●This programme will take about 60 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size and density of the load and the

spin speed used in your washer.

●Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be slightly

damp. Allow these to dry naturally as over-drying could damage garments.

!Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible; i.e. it will not stretch back to original size and shape.

!This programme is not suitable for Acrylic garments.

GB Programmes

Programme What it does... How to set it... Notes/Options available:

Dries your clothes, ready

for wearing.

1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 1.

2. Select any Options, if required.