Hotpoint V3D00 User's Manual
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1. 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 Window Vent Kit A venting kit is available as an optional extra which will take the moist air directly from the dryer and out through an open window The venting kit is fitted to the front of the door Wall Hanging Kit This allows the dryer to be mounted on a wall of suitable strength to take the weight Alternatively it should be used when the dryer is mounted on top of a work surface to secure the dryer to the wall ARNING DO NOT DISCHARGE THE EXHAUST AIR INTO A FLUE WHICH IS USED FOR EXHAUSTING FUMES FROM OTHER APPLIANCES BURNING GAS OR OTHER FUELS How to use your dryer 1 Plug in switch cD 2 Sort your laun on electricity WARNING WHEN dry see section SWITCHING ON Sorting Your OR OFF PLEASE Laundry ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY 4 Load the dryer placing the _ clothes carefully in the drum pushing them well towards the back and away from the door seal Close 3 Open the door Check that the fluff filter is clean see section How to remove and clean the fluff filter the door 5 Select the relevant heat setting ly n see section Sorting as Sue utton your Laundry LOW HEAT Push IN for high heat for cottons linens and es Jou BURNIN synthetics HIGH HEAT Low setting but2. the machine will have difficulty drying them properly Blankets and Garments made from Acrylic fibres e g Acilan Courtelle Orion and Dralon must be dried with special care on Low heat setting Overdrying should be avoided to ensure heat creasing does not occur Your dryer will cope with such clothes very well but you should always read the manufacturer s drying instructions attached to the garment before you begin Starched articles should be dried together in the same load to avoid the distribution of starch to non starched items You should use a slightly heavier starch solution than you would when drying the items on the washing line Make sure that as much of the solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing dampness If they are overdried the starch will powder leaving the fabric limp which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise To make sure all your tumble dried clothes come out really fresh and soft we recommend you use a liquid fabric conditioner in the final rinse of your wash A liquid fabric conditioner restores bounce and softness and helps eliminate static cling WARNING ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD LIQUID FABRIC CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO THE DRYER ITSELF Garments with the ITCL Code K may be cleaned using one of the Home Dry Cleaning Kits available The instructions supplied with the Home Dry Cleaning Kit must be
3. towards the air intake at the back of the machine Allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum Tumble dry without the filter in position Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place dripping wet items in the drum Use the dryer on a carpeted floor where the pile height would prevent air from entering the dryer from the base Allow lint to collect around the dryer Add liquid or sheet fabric conditioner to the dryer use liquid conditioner in the final rinse of your wash Use the dryer for commercial drying the dryer is only suitable for domestic use Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and detergent then well rinsed and spun Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such as petrol oil paint hair lacquer creams cooking fat or oil 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 Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED TUMBLE DRYER WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF RE
4. E Hotpoint Designed for the real world Instructions V3D00 Contents Safety Advice Electrical Requirements Features Get to know the main parts of your Dryer Where to put and vent your Dryer How to use your Dryer Sorting your laundry Items not suitable for drying Items requiring special attention The Controls Guide to Drying Times How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter Caring for your Dryer If something goes wrong If it still won t work 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 2 For your safety 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 NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER IMPORTANT Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer the air outlet or vent hose to be obstructed Direct the vent hose outlet
5. MOVE THE PLUG AND CLOSE THE DOOR 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 Electrical Requirements Supply 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 conn
6. amage the machine Your tumble dryer uses special bearing components Lubrication by the user is not necessary and must not be attempted We strongly recommend that all appliances are regularly checked for electrical and mechanical safety 13 If something goes wrong 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 than not this will give you the answer to your problem and you ll be able to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office If after this you still cannot get your machine to work follow the advice given on the next page Check these things first It won t start Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket Is the Timer Control set to required time Is the door securely closed Has the fuse blown Try plugging in another appliance to check Have you used an extension lead Many are not suitable Try plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check akwN gt It is taking a long time to dry 1 Have you forgotten to clean the filter It should be cleaned after each load 2 Have you selected the correct Heat setting for the type of fabric you are drying Is the flexible Vent Hose blocked or kinked Check it for foreign objects or condensate water Is the air inlet obstructed in any way Permanent venting is flap on the storm cover obstructed Were the clothes
7. e BY Do not tumble dry Or ZN fe o Tumble dry at high heat setting Rw Tumble dry at low heat setting Items not suitable for tumble drying e Those containing foam rubber or rubber like materials or plastic film e g pillows cushions PVC rainwear or any other articles which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances e g towels contaminated with hair lacquer e Fibreglass e g some types of curtains e Items which have been dry cleaned e 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 e Garments with the ITCL Code see Items Requiring Special Attention RY Do not tumble dry e Large bulky items e g continental quilts sleeping bags pillows cushions double blankets and large bedspreads These expand when drying and would prevent airflow through the Dryer WARNING THE DRYER IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WHERE WATER SOLUTION IS USED FOR THE CLEANING PROCESS MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD Items requiring special attention Blankets and Bedspreads Permanently pleated or creased garments Starched articles Fabric conditioner Home Dry Cleaning 10 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
8. ected to the mains supply via a suitable switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer Changing the fuse Moulded plug If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse it must be a 13 amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type WARNING The plug must not be used without a fuse cover 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 Changing the plug Rewirable plug GREEN amp YELLOW TO EARTH BROWN BLUE TO TO LIVE NEUTRAL CORD CLAMP 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 L Changing the mains cable 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 onl
9. excessively wet when they were put in Was the correct time selected Have you overloaded the dryer v ONDINA Any other problem 14 Have you re read this instruction book If it still won t work Contact the Service Office 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 When you contact us we will want to know the following Your name address and postcode Your telephone number Clear and concise details of the fault The model number and the serial number of your dryer The date of purchase enter the date here IRON Please make sure you have all these details ready when you call Spare parts Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of equipment DIY repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under the Parts Guarantee If you do experience a problem with the appliance don t take risks call in our Service Engineer Our Spare Parts are designed exclusively to fit your appliance Do not use them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard Disposal of your product To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product safely The door and lid should be removed and mains cable cut o
10. ff flush with the appliance ensuring that the mains plug can no longer be plugged into a mains socket The items must then be disposed of safely This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives Low Voltage Equipment 72 23 EEC 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 15 Hotpoint Key Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer s service team in Europe trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your com plete confidence Repair Service UK 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 You will be asked for the following information Name address and postcode Telephone number Model Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details of the query or fault Place and Date of purchase Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 For further product information 08701 506070 All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd Peterborough PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON 06 2004 195044989 00
11. hen plugged into a suitable socket 11 Guide to Drying Times The amount of water remaining in the clothes after spinning The type of fabric The quantity of clothes to be dried How dry you want the clothes The heat setting you have selected The temperature of the room Bulky items 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 effect Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different thicknesses Thinner items will take less time to dry Some fabrics such as those used for jeans are of closer texture than others and although light when dry will be heavy after washing and spinning Single items of clothes or small loads may take disproportionally longer to dry It is more energy efficient to dry larger loads As it takes longer to fully dry clothes than to have them ready for ironing you may wish to remove some clothes when they are slightly damp ready for ironing and then continue to dry the remainder until they are fully dry The label on the garment should tell you the correct heat setting to select See Wash Care Labels If the room in which the dryer is situated is cold your clothes will take longer t
12. o dry than if the room is warm Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried with care and we do advise that you remove these items several times shake them and return them to the dryer THERE ARE HOWEVER SOME ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ADVISE YOU TO DRY SEE ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING Drying Guide approximate drying time in minutes weights specified are when dry Be careful not to overdry 12 COTTONS High Heat Drying times 800 1000rpm in washing machine SYNTHETICS High Heat Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine ACRYLICS Low Heat Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine Half Full Half Full Half Full load load load load load load 1kg 2 kg 3 kg 1kg 2kg 1 kg 2kg 30 45 45 55 60 70 25 45 45 60 30 55 55 75 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 Clothes that are dried for too long tend to wrinkle and will need more ironing than usual giving you extra work that the dryer was designed to remove How to remove and clean the fluff 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 parti cles of lint and fluff which are normally blown away when clothes are dried on the washing line if the filter is allowed
13. space to tumble dry without creasing WARNING DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRYING PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying load the charts below show the approximate weights of some everyday washing items Clothes Household Items Blouse Cotton 150g 5oz Duvet cover Cotton 1500g 3lb 50z Other 100g 31 20z Double Other 1000g 2lb 30z Dress Cotton 500g 1lb 20z Large Tablecloth 700g 1lb 60z Other 350g 120z Small Tablecloth 250g 90z Jeans 700g 1lb 60z Tea Towel 100g 31 20z 10 Nappies 1000g 2lb 30z Bath Towel 700g 1lb 80z Shirt Cotton 300g 101 20z Hand Towel 350g 120z Other 200g 7oz Double Sheet 500g 1lb 20z T Shirt 125g 41 20z Single Sheet 350g 120z If you group small cotton or terry towelling items with a synthetic fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to finish them off Wash 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 you are drying something for the first time Typical symbols are 6 May be tumble dried a
14. strictly followed The Controls Setting the timer e er T 120 20 Door Release Heat Selection Mains Light if fitted Ao 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 knob clockwise until it lines up with the required time Never wind the Timer Control anti clockwise This operation also starts the dryer provided the door is closed and the machine is plugged in The Guide to Drying Times section will tell you how much time you ll need for various loads To open 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 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 Select the appropriate button for low heat or for high heat With the switch IN High Heat is selected With the switch OUT Low Heat is selected The choice of HIGH HEAT or LOW HEAT depends upon the fabric you wish to dry see section Sorting your Laundry This light indicates that there is power being supplied to the dryer w
15. to become blocked the passage of warm air through the drum will be severely restrict ed This means your clothes will take much longer than normal to dry and the cost of drying them will be increased it may also damage your dryer WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT CLEANING THE FILTER AFTER EACH DRYING CYCLE FAILURE TO CLEAN THE FILTER MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD Wash or vacuum clean the filter occasionally Don t be alarmed by the amount of fluff you may find on the filter It s part of the wearing washing and drying process WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE FILTER IN POSITION Caring for your Dryer When finished After each load As necessary Lubrication 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 exterior metal and plastic surfaces with a damp cloth or silicon polish only Regularly check and clean if necessary the vent hose and any permanent venting fixture to ensure that there has been no accu mulation of fluff or lint during the drying process Clean fluff from the area below the fluff filter and the rear vent tube Do not use abrasive cleaners scouring agents acids chlorine bleach or metal polish to clean any part of the machine These could d
16. ton OUT for acrylics and acrylic mixtures 6 Turn the Timer clock wise to select the required drying time See Section The Controls The dryer will start 7 When finished 8 Switch off electricity open the door and and remove plug from WARNING WHEN take out the laundry socket SWITCHING ON OR OFF PLEASE Clean and replace ENSURE THAT the fluff filter YOUR HANDS ARE DRY Never switch the dryer off with a hot load in the drum You must terminate every programme with the Cool Tumble Phase Sorting your laundry Maximum load size Typical load 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 from each item before drying This saves you time and money WARNING CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED DRIPPING WET 4 Make sure that the items to be dried are suitable for tumble drying or are not of a type requiring special attention see Wash Care Labels section Your dryer will hold a load of 3kg 6 6Ib dry weight of natural fabrics if you are drying items of man made fibres synthetic or acrylics the maximum load should not exceed 2kg 4 4lb dry weight This difference is that man made fibres require more
17. y be replaced by a specially prepared cable obtainable from your Spares Stockist and fitted by a qualified electrician NOTE IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Features Get to know the main parts of your dryer Mains On Off Indicator Light if fitted Heat Selector Switch Timer Knob Filter Assembly on inside of the door Door Release Exhaust Air Grille 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 The dryer should be placed where air can freely circulate around it preferably near a window that can be opened to reduce the pos sibility of condensation occuring while the dryer is in use 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 is recommended for optimum performance DO NOT operate the dryer in an enclosed environment ensure the dryer is adequately ventilated DONOT allow clothes towels etc to hang down the front of the dryer into the airstream This obstructs the airflow and may damage the dryer Ensure that the end of the hose is not directed towards the air intake grille at the rear of the dryer NOTE The vent hose should not exceed 2 4 metres in length
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