Hotpoint TS14 Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. Important Cleaning the Filter It is essential that the lint is removed from the filter every time the Dryer is used Failure to do this will result in poor drying performance and may lead to mechanical or electrical breakdown Occasionally wash the filter in tepid water and lightly use an old toothbrush to remove any lint present after normal cleaning Ensure filter is completely dry before re using Every week Wipe out the drum with a damp cloth As necessary Clean exterior metal and plastic surfaces with a damp cloth or silicon polish only Do not use abrasive cleaners scouring agents acids chlorine bleach or metal polish to clean any part of the machine These could damage the machine Hotpoint strongly recommends that all of its appliances are regularly checked for electrical and mechanical safety Lubrication Your tumble dryer uses special bearing components Lubrication by the user is not necessary and must not be attempted 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 Hotpoint s Parts Guarantee If you do experience a problem with the appliance don t take risks call in Hotpoint s own Service Engineer see KEY CONTACTS back cover Our spare parts are designed exclusively to fit only Hotpoint appliances Do not us2. are dry How to use your Dryer 1 Plugin switch on 2 Sortyour electricity m laundry WARNING see page 9 WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY 3 Open door En 4 Load the Press Door Dryer Release and close handle d Ext the door outwards see page 10 see page 16 uM uu Clean and y replace the e Fluff Filter 5 Select time required Nri ee T a5 RA Turn timer knob clockwise Pd 2 a i to time required uS I The Dryer ME ad Jn 1 will start iea L byt r Mn see page 13 Z ui Model TS14 Model TS13 6 Select heat setting Push in for full heat Eun for cottons linens amp synthetics full heat Low setting button out for acrylics and acrylic mixtures High for cottons synthetics and linens Button out for Pd low heat 7 When finished take out laundry 8 Clean and 9 Switch off electricity replace and remove plug from Fluff Filter socket see page 16 WARNING WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY Sorting your laundry 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
3. instructions as given on the Care Label attached to the garment The same grouping applies to washing machines so you will probably already have done this when preparing your wash 2 See that all zips are closed hooks and eyes are fastened and belts strings etc are tied loosely in bows Once again you will normally have already done this at the washing stage 3 It is important to extract as much water as possible from each item before loading This will save you time and money Do not overspin easy care fabrics in your automatic washing machine or spin dryer These fabrics dry quickly in a tumble dryer and many of them do not need ironing at all if they are dried in small loads Fabric conditioner will give even more softness to all fabrics and is invaluable for controlling the static electricity which causes easy care fabrics to cling and attract dirt WARNING CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED DRIPPING WET 4 Make sure by referring to the section on page 11 that items to be dried are suitable for tumble drying or are not of the type requiring special attention see pages 11 amp 12 Articles that contain safety pins hair grips metal fastenings or stiffening eg bra wires that may become detached should not be placed in laundry appliances If they tumble free they could they could interfere with mechanical or electrical parts of your washer or dryer Maximum Load Size Maximum loads a
4. the exhaust air into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from other appliances burning gas or other fuels Get to know the main parts of your Dryer Heat Selector Switch Mains On Off Indicator Light Filter Assembly on inside door Exhaust Air Grille beneath vent kit 7 Where to put your Dryer There is no internal packing to be removed before use but do make sure the drum is quite empty We advise that the drum is wiped out before its very first use to move any transit dust or other matter that may have entered the machine since it left our factory As air is intended to enter the base of the machine it should not be used on any carpeted surface where the pile height would prevent air flowing over the whole of the base ie there should be a gap between the floor covering and the base of the cabinet Bathrooms and Shower Rooms Regulations exist covering the use of electrical appliances in bathrooms and shower rooms It is important that no socket outlet is provided in those areas and Hotpoint recommends that its appliances are not positioned there Timer Knob Vent kit optional extra Model TS13 If you have any questions about whether your proposed location complies with the Regulations you should for your own safety seek guidance from a qualified electrician Your Tumble Dryer should not be located adjacent to a gas heater as flames from the burners could cause damage to
5. tick by the Timer will move towards the OFF O position Approximately 10 minutes before the programme is completed the heating elements will be switched off and the programme enters the final Cool Tumble phase During this phase the fabric is cooled You should allow the Dryer to complete the Cool Tumble phase before removing the clothes as this minimises creasing 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 Drying Times The time needed for drying clothes varies according to the following factors 1 The amount of water which is left in the clothes after washing 2 The weight of the load A smaller load requires less time 3 The type of fabric More absorbent materials will take longer to dry 4 Whether the clothes are to be dried fully or left slightly damp for ironing If you wish to remove items while they are still damp you may do so at any time 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 unnecessary extra work your machine was designed to remove As an approximate guide the foll
6. COMPACT TUMBLE DRYERS USER HANDBOOK MODELS TS13 amp TS14 Before you operate your Dryer Using your new Tumble Dryer is easy Nevertheless for your own safety and to get the very best results it s important to get to know your Tumble Dryer by reading right through this Handbook before using your machine for the first time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
7. O NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WITHOUT THE FLUFF FILTER FITTED Page 7 8 amp 9 11 15 16 16 NEVER TUMBLE DRY ARTICLES THAT HAVE HAD CHEMICALS USED FOR CLEANING ONLY FIT GENUINE HOTPOINT SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES DO NOT 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 WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS OR PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE NEVER SWITCH THE MACHINE OFF LEAVING A HOT LOAD IN THE DRUM TERMINATE EVERY PROGRAMME WITH THE COOL CYCLE PROVIDED ON THE TIMER 17 Contents Before you operate your new Dryer Electrical Requirements Get to know the main parts of your Dryer Where to put your Dryer What a tumble Dryer does How to use your Dryer Sorting your laundry How to load the Dryer Items not suitable for Tumble drying Items requiring special attention The Controls Drying times How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter Caring for your machine If something goes wrong If it still won t work Key Contacts Retention of this Instruction Book Page 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 18 back page 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 Boo
8. ation 08701 506070 All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights 7fofpoUT GENERAL DOMESTIC APPLIANCES LTD PETERBOROUGH PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON July 2002 Part No 0366200001 01
9. d be used to dry other materials excluding wool and wool mixtures For instructions concerning wool see page 11 Automatic Door Switch The dryer will stop when the door is opened and will restart when the door is closed allowing items to be added to or taken from the machine without the need to reset the controls Mains Light This light indicates that there is power being supplied to the dryer when the wall socket is switched on 13 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 clockwise to the required time This will start the Dryer provided the door is closed and the Dryer plugged in You can check the dryness of the load as often as you wish and if you want to remove some items before they are fully dry This is particularly useful for a mixed load where you want to iron some items but leave others to be fully dried If the door is opened while the Dryer is in use it will stop The programme will resume from where it left off as soon as the door is reclosed without need to reset the Timer Should you wish of course the Timer can be reset at any stage of the programme WARNING CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO TUMBLE DRYERS AND INJURE THEMSELVES SWITCH OFF AT SOCKET AND REMOVE PLUG AFTER USE The Cool Tumble phase As the minutes
10. e Cool Tumble phase open the door place the woollens in the warm towels and reset the Timer Knob to 30 minutes Again just before the Cool Tumble phase remove the woollens This will give a drying time with heat of approx 15 18 min You will find that a great deal of moisture has been removed Remember that while the items are still warm they will appear moister than they in fact are Gently pull the garments into shape and complete the drying away from direct heat 11 Items requiring special attention cont d Blankets and Bedspreads The drying requirements for blankets and bedspreads will of course vary tremendously according to size and weight Your Dryer will do a splendid job often restoring the soft fluffy feel they had when new Some however are simply too big If you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer the machine will have difficulty in drying them properly During the drying period remove blankets and other large items shake and reload This will ensure more even drying Blankets made from acrylic fibres eg Acrilan Courtelle Orlon and Dralon must be dried with special care Overdrying should be avoided to ensure heat creasing does not occur It will help if you test them occasionally during the programme to see how they are coming along Permanently pleated or creased garments Your Dryer will cope with such clothes very well but you should always read the manufacture
11. e them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard 17 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 machine to work follow the advice given below Problem Check these things first It won t start Pen Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket Is the Timer Control set to the required time See page 13 Is the door securely closed Has the fuse blown either in the plug or in the main fuse box Try plugging in another appliance to check If the fuse has blown refer to the Electrical Requirements section page 4 Are the connections in the plug properly secured It is taking a long time to dry iawn Have you forgotten to clean the filter Check it See page 16 Is the vent hose blocked See page 6 Were the clothes dripping wet when they were put in See pages 9 and 15 Have you overloaded the machine See page 9 Has the correct heat setting been selected See page 13 Any other problem Have you re read the instruction book If it still won t work Contact the Service Office The model number of your machine TS13 or TS14 for this machine
12. en This can be used in conjunction with a Wall Vent Kit Part No 9028 or Window Vent Kit Part No 9029 for permanent installation Wall Hanging Kit Part No 179314 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 stood on top of a or work surface to secure the Dryer to the wall NOTE The Vent Hose should not exceed 2 4m 8 feet in length and should be kept free of any possible accumulation of fluff lint and condensate water by frequently shaking it out Both the Vent Hose Kit and the Wall or Window Vent Kits are available from your retailer or nearest Hotpoint Spares Centre see back page Fitting instructions are supplied with all of these kits NOTE It is essential that the storm cover supplied with the Wall and Window Vent Kits is always fitted What a Tumble Dryer Does A tumble dryer gently tumbles the wet clothes in a current of warm air after they have been spun in a washing machine or spin dryer Moisture is evaporated until the clothes are quite dry much like a speeded up version of what takes place outdoors in a fresh breeze on a fine sunny day in a clean fresh atmosphere But a good tumble dryer can do much more than this A good tumble dryer reduces unwanted creases as it dries creases that may have been put in during spinning Drip dry shirts dried in a dryer will be more crease free than the same shi
13. k 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 General Domestic Appliances Ltd Celta Road Peterborough PE2 9JB Electrical Requirements 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 plug incorporating a 13A fuse If it does not fit your socket the plug should be cut off from the mains lead and an appropriate plug fitted Throw away the cut off plug do not insert it in a 13A socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Important Fitting a Different Plug The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you fit your own plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured b
14. lack The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red With alternative plugs a 15A fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box In the event of replacing a fuse in the plug supplied a 13A ASTA approved fuse to BS1362 must be fitted If the plug is the moulded on type the fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse In the event of losing the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement fuse cover has been obtained and fitted A new fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest Hotpoint Service Office or local Electricity Company The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured marks or insert in the base of the plug Note We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that can be switched off when the machine is not in use Mains Lead Replacement Should the mains lead need replacing at any time please contact your nearest Hotpoint Service Office see back page A charge will be made for the replacement of the mains lead if you have damaged the lead or if you require a longer lead This appliance conforms to EN55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference WARNING 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 DO NOT discharge
15. owing table may assist you Material amp minutes to dry z Spun Speed Heat setting 1kg 2kg 3kg Acrylics and acrylic mixtures reduced 50 60 75 90 Low Heat Other synthetics 7 Full Heat reduced 25 40 40 65 All other materials 2 800 rpm Typical spin dryer 20 30 40 55 45 60 Full Heat 800 1 100rpm washing machine 25 35 45 60 65 80 400 500rpm washing machine 30 45 65 80 85 100 All times indicated are markings on fascia around the timer knob and include 10 minutes cool down period Synthetics must be given reduced spin in accordance with garment manufacturers recommendations If a Vent Hose Kit is fitted drying times will be slightly longer After Tumbling Switch off the electricity at the wall socket and remove plug To avoid unnecessary creasing the garments should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops All clothes lose lint as they wear When clothes are hung on a washing line the lint is blown away by the wind In a tumble dryer it is collected in the lint filter It is essential that the lint is removed from the filter every time the dryer is used Failure to do this will result in poor drying performance and may lead to mechanical or electrical breakdown 15 How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter A very important part of your Dryer is the filter located on the inside of the door It is there to trap the particles of lint and fluff which are normally blown away
16. r s drying instructions attached to the garment before you begin Starched articles 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 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 in the final rinse of your wash A fabric conditioner restores bounce and softness to everything when it comes out of the Dryer Using a fabric conditioner also helps eliminate static cling which can be so irritating and uncomfortable and thus makes ironing easier WARNING ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD LIQUID FABRIC CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO THE DRYER ITSELF The Controls 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 a
17. re Cottons 3 kg 6 Ib Synthetics and mixtures 1kg 2 41b for minimum creasing 2kg 4 21b if creasing unimportant Synthetic fibres require more space to tumble dry without creasing therefore the maximum load is reduced compared to that of cottons 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 from lightweight fabrics Loose belts apron strings etc should be tied and zip fasteners fully closed before being placed in the dryer Garments like jeans should be turned inside out to avoid damage to the drum by metal studs 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 WARNING DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT IN POORER DRYING PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD How to load the Dryer 1 Open the loading door by pulling the door handle forwards 2 Before loading the Dryer make sure the fluff filter is in position and clean see page 16 3 If your Dryer is brand new wipe out the inside of the drum before you first use it to
18. remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit 4 Toload place the clothes carefully in the drum pushing them well towards the back and clear of the door seal 5 Close the door firmly so that it clicks This indicates that the latch has been engaged 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 A lot of garments now have washcare 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 If you find labels like the following This is what they mean NA Tumble dry at hlgh heat settlng A Tumble dry at low heat settlng K Do not tumble dry Items not suitable for Tumble Drying Those containing foam rubber or rubber like materials or plastic film eg pillows cushions PVC rainwear or any other articles which are inflammable items contaminated with inflammable substances eg petrol oil paint cleaning solvents wax creams cooking fat or oil or eg towels contaminated with hair lacquer Such substances can cause fires when exposed to high temperatures such as in a tumble dryer For the same reason you must not tumble dry rubber foam rubber plastic plastic foam nappy pants and liners polythene and paper Fibreglass eg some types of cu
19. rtains Items which have been dry cleaned 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 BY Do not tumble dry Large bulky items eg continental quilts sleeping bags pillows cushions double blankets and large bedspreads These expand when drying and would prevent air flow 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 Wool 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 C If in any doubt do not tumble dry wool Unlike other materials the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible ie it will not stretch back to its original size and shape Very heavy woollens Although ordinary woollens should NOT be tumble dried it is possible to part dry some very thick woollens such as football socks and heavy knit fisherman s jerseys by carefully following these instructions 1 Put four dry medium sized turkish towels in the drum close the door and set the Timer Knob to 30 minutes Close the door to start the programme Just before the programme enters th
20. rts given the same wash treatment and hung up to dry Most materials will benefit from this effect including cottons and linens synthetic materials and mixtures of both In some cases the need to iron will be eliminated but it is important in order to achieve the maximum benefit that you should not overload the dryer It is better to dry two small loads rather than one large load if crease removal is important This will use slightly more electricity in drying than one large load but will save on ironing If you must iron then the maximum loadings given in the instructions will give the greatest efficiency in use of electricity Towels will be soft and bulky after drying in a tumble dryer nappies will be smooth and fluffy unlike the same articles which tend to be flattened and stiff when dried statically Garments may be quickly aired after storage or warmed before use Many fabrics used in the manufacture of clothing and household textiles tend to undergo some change of size when laundered This size change is due to relaxation of the fibres which have been stretched during spinning and weaving and which tend to return to their unstretched state when immersed in water These fibres normally stretch again in use and even hanging wet on a line stretches the material to some extent Tumble drying does not put any tension on the fabric as line drying does and the difference may therefore appear more noticeable when the garments
21. t any time as required to increase or reduce the time to dry The timer is electrically driven and will therefore only advance when there is power supplied to the dryer and the dryer door is closed The time indicated on the timer includes approximately 10 minutes of tumble with the heat off Note that the dryer must never be turned off leaving the clothes in the drum without first completing the heat off cool down period Timer Control Model TS14 To operate the dryer close the door and turn the timer control clockwise from 120 to the required drying 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 but in doing so the timer knob must only be turned clockwise Turning the timer backwards will cause damage and it must therefore be turned forwards even to reach Off position The timer is electrically driven and will therefore only advance when there is power supplied to the dryer and the dryer door is closed The time indicated on the timer includes approximately 10 minutes of tumble with the heat off Note that the dryer should never be turned off leaving the clothes in the drum without first completing the heat off cool down period Heat Control Switch Q Low heat is obtained with the switch OUT and should be used to dry acrylics and acrylic mixtures excluding wool mixtures Full heat is obtained by pressing the switch IN and shoul
22. the serial number found on front panel behind door DISPOSAL OF YOUR PRODUCT To minimise the risk of injury to This appliance conforms to the following children please dispose of your EEC Directives product carefully and safely Remove all doors and lids where fitted Remove the mains cable Low Voltage Equipment 73 23 EEC where fitted by cutting off flush 93 68 EEC with the appliance and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to the electricity supply To help the environment Local Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of your product Key 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 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 inform
23. when clothes are dried on the washing line If the filter is allowed to become blocked the passage of warm air through the drum will be severely restricted This means your clothes will take much longer than normal to dry and the cost of drying them increased The Vent Hose if fitted see pages 5 and 6 should be kept free of any possible accumulation of fluff lint and condensate water by frequently shaking it out WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT CLEANING THE FILTER AFTER EACH DRYING CYCLE FAILURE TO CLEAN THE FILTER MAY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD DO NOT ALLOW LINT TO COLLECT AROUND THE DRYER 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 UE sat firmly into position on the inside of the door WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE FILTER IN POSITION Caring for your machine 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
24. your machine The Dryer dries your washing by drawing in air that is cool clean and relatively dry heating it to the required temperature and blowing it through the clothes as they are gently tumbled The moisture laden air is then blown out through the front of the machine The amount of moisture varies with the size of the load the types of fabric and how wet they were when put in The Dryer should be placed where air can freely circulate around it preferably near a window which can be opened to reduce the possibility of condensation occurring while the Dryer is in use WARNING ENSURE THAT THE EXHAUST AIR GRILLE AT THE FRONT OF THE DRYER AND VENT HOSE OPTIONAL EXTRA MODEL TS13 ARE NOT BLOCKED OR OBSTRUCTED 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 FIRE HAZARD Vent Hose Kit for model TS13 Part No 9037 This is an optional extra for model T 13 and its use is recommended where condensation is a particular problem The Kit consists of an adaptor and flexible hose which will take the moist air directly from the machine and out through an open window thus avoiding a steamed up kitch
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