Hotpoint Ultima Tumble Dryer Instruction Manual

User Handbook

Ultima

Tumble Dryer

You must read these instructions prior to using the

appliance and retain them for future reference.

Safety Advice 3-4

Electrical Requirements 5

Features - get to know the main parts of your Dryer 6-7

Where to put and vent your Dryer 8-9

How to use your Dryer 10

The Controls 11-12

Easy Iron Programme 13

Sorting your laundry 14-15

Items requiring special attention 16

Guide to Drying Times 17

Caring for your Dryer 18

If something goes wrong 19

If it still won’t work 20

Key Contacts Back Cover

Contents

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:

GDA 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 ● 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 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 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.

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.

Electrical Requirements

Supply

Changing

the fuse

Moulded plug

Changing

the plug

Rewirable plug

Changing the

mains cable

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed!

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

Push here to

open door

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.

Air intake

grille

Door latch

See “The Controls”

Serial & Model numbers

Fluff filter

CLEAN AFTER

EACH LOAD

Door

catch

The door of your Dryer is reversible and can easily be changed.

Exchange diagonally hinge brackets and blanking plugs. Exchange

door latch and catch with their opposite blanking plates. See diagram

above.

HINGE

DOOR

LATCH

DOOR

CATCH

Door Reversal

Instructions

NOTE: When the

dryer is in use,

avoid touching the

back of the machine

as it may be hot.

Rating plate

Air intake

grille

Vent hose

fitted here

Caution

Hot

Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer

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

by pressing and

releasing the front

panel in the position

shown.

4. Always check

the following:

5. 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.

6. Select the

alarm if required

(see section “The

Controls”)

7. Select the

required programme

or drying time. (see

section “The

Controls”)

8. Press the

START switch to

commence the

drying programme.

9. When finished

open the door and

take out the

laundry. Clean and

replace the fluff

filter.

10.Switch off

electricity and

remove plug from

socket.

WARNING: WHEN

SWITCHING ON

OR OFF, PLEASE

ENSURE THAT

YOUR HANDS

ARE DRY

WARNING: WHEN

SWITCHING ON

OR OFF, PLEASE

ENSURE THAT

YOUR HANDS

ARE DRY

FLUFF FILTER

is clean and in place

Removing Items By opening the door you can check the dryness of the load as often

as you wish and if you want, remove some items before they are

fully dry. (This is particularly useful for a mixed load where you want

to iron some items, but others are to be fully dried.) You will need

to press the start button after closing the door to re-start the

programme. See section ‘The Controls’.

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