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  • Page 1

    C OMP A CT TUMBLE DRYERS USER HANDBOOK MODELS TS13 & T S14[...]

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    SAFETY GUIDELINES Page 1. READ THIS HANDBOOK THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. 2. COMPLY WITH THE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. 4 3. SWITCH OFF AT SOCKET AND REMOVE PLUG AFTER USE – CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO TUMBLE DRYERS AND INJURE THEMSELVES. 4. MAKE SURE THE EXHAUST AIR GRILLE AND VENT HOSE (OPTIONAL EXTRA MODEL TS13) ARE NOT BLOCKE[...]

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    Con te nts P age Before y ou operate y our new Dryer 2 Electrical Requirements 4 Get to know the main par ts of your Dryer 5 Where to put y our Dryer 5 What a tumble Dryer does 6 How to use y our Dr y er 7-8 Sor ting y our laundr y 9 How to load the Dryer 10 Items not suitable for T umble dr ying 11 Items requiring special attention 11-12 The Con t[...]

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    Check that the voltage stamped on the rating plate of your machine (it's at the back) corresponds with your house electricity supply, which must be a.c. (alternating current). We recommend that this appliance is connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched socket in a readily accessible position. Your machine is already fitted with a [...]

  • Page 5

    Get to k now the main parts of your Dr yer Heat Selector Switch Mains On/Off Indicator Light Door Release Filter Assembly (on inside door) Exhaust Air Grille (beneath vent kit) Timer Knob Vent kit (optional extra Model TS13) 5 Where t o put your Dr y er There is no internal packing to be removed before use, but do make sure the drum is quite empty.[...]

  • Page 6

    DO NOT ALLOW CLOTHES, TOWELS ETC, TO HANG DOWN THE FRONT OF THE DRYER INTO THE AIRSTREAM. THIS OBSTRUCTS THE AIR FLOW AND MAY DAMAGE YOUR DRYER. DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER IN AN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT. ENSURE THAT THE DRYER IS ADEQUATELY VENTILATED, EG, BY OPENING A WINDOW, SO THAT IT DOES NOT RECYCLE EXHAUST AIR. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A [...]

  • Page 7

    How to use your Dr y er 1. Plug in, switch on electricity. 3. Open door. Press Door Release handle outwards (see page 16) Clean and replace the Fluff Filter 2. Sort your laundry (see page 9) 4. Load the Dryer and close the door (see page 10) 7 WARNING: WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY. 5. Select time requir[...]

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    9. Switch off electricity and remove plug from socket OFF WARNING: WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY. 8. Clean and replace Fluff Filter (see page 16) 7. When finished take out laundry. 8[...]

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    NOTE: The dryer is only intended for drying articles which have been well washed in water and detergent and have been well rinsed and spun. 1. It is best to sort everything into fabric groups. It is very important to follow carefully each garment manufacturer’s washing and drying instructions, as given on the Care Label attached to the garment. T[...]

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    Making up Loads Clothes should be sorted into loads of similar fabrics before drying. Cotton which needs ironing can be dried to a suitable dampness. Towels and other cotton items which do not need ironing can be fully dried and these will be ready to wear or store as soon as they are taken from the dryer. Heavy fabrics should be dried separately f[...]

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    ● Woollens. Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do in washing. The movement of the tumble-drying action causes the woollen fibre to shrink and distort (see below). ● Garments with the ITCL code - Do not tumble dry. ● Large bulky items eg, continental quilts, sleeping bags, pillows, cushions, double blankets and large bedspreads.[...]

  • Page 12

    Remove the items from the Dryer as soon as they reach ironing dampness. If they are over-dried, the starch will powder, leaving the fabric limp – which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise! Fabric conditioner To make sure all your tumble dried clothes come out really fresh and soft we recommend you use a fabric conditioner, such as Comfort [...]

  • Page 13

    Timer Control – Model TS13 To operate the dryer, close the door and turn the timer control from the zero position in a clockwise direction slightly past the required drying time, then back to set the exact time. The timer can be set to any time up to 120 minutes and can be reset at any time as required to increase or reduce the time to dry. The t[...]

  • Page 14

    and reduces the temperature of the load. Never switch off the Dryer leaving a hot load in the drum. You must always terminate a programme with a cool tumble phase. 14 Setting the Timer and starting the Dryer Consult the Drying Guide (on the opposite page) for drying times (times are also shown on the facia panel) and set the Timer by turning it clo[...]

  • Page 15

    Be careful not to overdry All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when ‘dry’, and this natural moisture should not be lost if the clothes are to remain soft and fluffy. What’s more, clothes that are subject to an overlong drying programme tend to wrinkle, and consequently need more ironing than usual, which gives you back the unnec[...]

  • Page 16

    To remove the Filter Simply place your fingers into the section provided at the top of the filter (see diagram below) and pull filter upwards. You can now remove the fluff that has collected on the mesh. Don’t be alarmed at the amount of fluff you may find on the filter; it’s all part of the wearing, washing and drying process. To replace the f[...]

  • Page 17

    Your Hotpoint Tumble Dryer needs very little attention. The following simple steps will keep it performing well. When finished. Switch off electricity and remove plug, close the door. After each load. Turn the drum by hand to check that small items like handkerchiefs do not get missed. Important Cleaning the Filter: It is essential that the lint is[...]

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    If something goes wrong ... First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for your problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able to carry on without having to telephone your Hotpoint Service Office. If after this you still cannot get your mac[...]

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    GENERAL DOMESTIC APPLIANCES LTD, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 9JB. PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. July 2002 Part No. 0366200001-01 K ey C ontac ts Ser vice Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence. Repair Ser vic e UK: 08709 066 066 [...]