Hotpoint TVM55 Bedienungsanleitung

USER HANDBOOK MODELS TDL52 TDL54 TVM55 Y ou must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them f or future ref erence.[...]

Contents P age F or your saf ety 3-4 Electrical Requirements 5 F eatures - Get to know the main par ts of your Dryer 6 Where to put and v ent your Dryer 7-8 How to use y our Dr yer 9 Sor ting your laundry 10 Items not suitable f or T umble dr ying 11 Items requiring special attention 12 How to remo ve and clean the Fluff Filter 13 The Controls TDL5[...]

3 For y our saf ety 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[...]

4 For y our saf ety 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 fo[...]

5 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. Th[...]

6 Features - Get to kno w the main par ts of y our 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 FILTE[...]

7 Where to put and vent y our 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 adja[...]

8 Where to put and vent y our 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 [...]

9 Ho w to use y our dr yer 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[...]

10 Sor ting y our 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 [...]

11 W ash Care Labels Most of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be dried away from direct heat. The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giving full washing and drying instructions. These should always be followed carefully especially when[...]

12 Items requiring special attention The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course, vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the machine will have difficulty drying them properly. Blankets (an d Garments) made from Acrylic fibres (e.g. [...]

13 Ho w to remo ve and c lean the fluff filter Position of filter To remove the filter A very important part of your dryer is the fluff filter at the front edge of the drum. It’s there to trap the particles of lint and fluff which are normally blown away when clothes are dried on the washing-line. if the filter is allowed to become blocked, the p[...]

14 The Contr ols - TDL52 Timer control Heat Selection The ‘Cool Tumble’ phase Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Indicator Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time. The timer controls the drying time for both heat settings. All you have to do is turn the Timer Control clockwise until the required time appears in line wi[...]

15 The Contr ols - TDL54 and TVM55 Setting Delayed Start Programme Setting Programme Options (i) Automatic Drying Note: Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Alarm Switch (IN on) Drying Light Auto Light When using the Time Delay, select the number of delay hours you require before selecting the drying time. Select the delay period by rotating th[...]

16 The Contr ols - TDL54 and TVM55 (contin ued) (ii) Easy Iron Cycle (iii) Timed Drying (iv) Cool Tumble Phase Auto dry Light Drying Light Heat Selection Alarm (Buzzer) Selection This is a short programme of approximately 10 minutes to condition previously dried clothes. See section ‘Easy Iron Programme’. It consists of a period of heating foll[...]

17 Guide to drying times Please note that the drying times stated below and on appliance control panel; are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by:- Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same eff[...]

18 Easy Ir on Pr ogramme - Selected Models When to use ‘Easy Iron’ Important! Audio Signal ‘Easy Iron’ provides a short programme consisting of approximately 7.5 minutes of heat with an approximately 2.5 minutes cool tumble period. It is a short conditioning programme that softens the fibres allowing them to relax making handling and ironin[...]

19 When finished After each load As necessary Lubrication Caring f or y our Dr y er Your tumble dryer needs very little attention. The following simple steps will keep it performing well. Switch off electricity and remove plug. Always clean the filter and turn the drum by hand to check that small items like handkerchiefs do not get missed. Clean ex[...]

Problem ‘It won’t start’ ‘It is taking a long time to dry’ Auto Programmes Any other problem First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for your problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often tha n not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able to carry on without having to telepho[...]

21 If it still w on’t w ork... Spare par ts Disposal of y our pr oduct if something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve been through the check-list on the previous page: 1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains. 2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer (outside the UK). When you contact us we will want to know[...]

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General Domestic Appliances Ltd, Peterborough, PE2 9JB. PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. May 2003 Part No. 0766200139 - 01 K e y Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence. Repair Service UK: 08709 066 066 Rep[...]