Ariston TVF 75C User Manual

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Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

Contents

Important Information, 2

Installation, 3-4

Where to put your dryer
Electrical connection
Before you start using your dryer

Dryer Description, 5

The front
The back
Control Panel

The Display, 6

Start and Programmes, 7-12

Choosing a Programme
Start and Programmes
The Controls

Laundry, 13-14

Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Special clothing items
Drying times

Warnings and Suggestions, 15

General safety
Save energy and respect the environment

Maintenance and Care, 16

Switching off the electricity
Clean the filter after each cycle
Check the drum after each cycle
Cleaning the dryer

TVF 75C

Troubleshooting, 17

Service, 18

Spare parts
Disposal

Hotpoint Guarantee, 19

Hotpoint After Sales Service , 20

Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to refer to it when necessary. Take it with you when you move, and,

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should you sell this appliance or pass it on to another party, make sure that this booklet is supplied along with the
dryer so that the new owner may be informed about warnings and suggestions on how the dryer works.

! Read these instructions carefully; the following pages contain important information on installation and suggestions
on how the appliance works.

This symbol reminds you to read this booklet.

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Important Information TD4112FUV Issue 1

For your Venting dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular

maintenance schedule shown below:

Fluff Filter – You must Clean the fluff filter after ever

Step 1
Open the door of your dryer

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Step 4
Refit the filter, with the
curved side toward you.

Step 2
Pull out the filter (using the
two finger grips)

Step 5
Making su re the filter is pushed
fully home- – Never run the dryer
without a filter.

drying cycle

Step 3
Open the filter and clean
any fluff depo sits from
the filter mesh.

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Failure to clean the filter after every cycle will affect the drying performance of your

machine – It will take longer to dry and as a result will use more electricity during drying

You must Clean the Fluff Build Up around the filter housing and the vent

tube periodically

ever

two or three months

• Periodically check the vent tube and any permanent venting fixture to make
sure that there has been no accumulation of fluff or lint, and remove it.

• Remove lint that collects around filter and the outlet vents

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Installation TD4001FAUS Issu e 1

! The vent tube should not exceed 2,4 m in length, and
should be kept free of any possible accumulation of
fluff, lint, and water by shaking it out frequently. Always
ensure that the tube is not squashed.

Permanent ve nting

In conjunction with the vent tube we recommend
using a W a ll/W indow Vent Kit, available at a retail
location or the nearest Spare Parts Dealer:

Wall mounting

1. Leave an opening in
the wall to the left of
dryer’s intended position.

2. Keep the tube as
short and straight as
possible to prevent
condensed moisture
fr om ba cking up into
the dryer.

3. Similarly, the duct in the
wall should slope
downwards towards the
outside.

Window mounting

1. With a stacked dryer
the hole in the
window should ideally
be made below the
vent.

2. The tube should be
kept as short as
pos sib le.

Depending upon how often you use your dryer, it is
essential that areas A and B are checked periodically
to remove lint or debris. The vent tube adaptor must
be fitted securely thus preventing any humid air from
being emitted back into the room.

! The Dryer should not be pushed so far back that the
tube adaptor is pulled out of position or the tube is
squashed or bent.

! The tube should be kept clear of the air intake vent
and kinks or ‘U’ bends must be avoided as these will
obstruct the tube and trap condensation.

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Where to put your dryer

• Place yo ur d ryer at a distance from g as ra ng es,
stoves, heaters, or cook tops because fla mes can
damage the appliance.

• If you are going to install the ap pliance under a work

counter, be sure to
leave a 10 mm space
betw een the top an d
any other objects o n
or above the
machine and a 15
mm s pa ce betwee n
the sides and lateral
furnishings or walls.
This is to ensure
proper air circulation.
Make sure that the
back vents are not
obstructed

• Make sure you put your dryer in an environmen t that is
not damp and has proper air circula tion thro ugh out.
The dryer will not operate efficiently in an enclosed
spac e or cupboard.

! W e do not recommend that the dryer be installe d in a

cupbo ard beca use dang ero us le vels o f heat can bu ild
! The applian ce mus t not be installed beh ind a lockable
door, a sliding doo r or a do or wit h a hinge on t h e oppo site
side to that of the tumble dryer in such a way that a full
opening of the tumble dryer do or is restricted.

Ventilation

This Dryer dries your laundry by drawing in cool, clea n and
relatively dry air, heating it, and then distribu ting it
through the clothe s as they are gently tumbled. For
optimum perfo rman ce , the mois t air is then blow n ou t
through a vent tube behind the d ryer. When the d ryer is
in use, there has to be adequate ventilation to avoid a
back flow of gases into the room from a ppliances burning
other fuels, including o pen f ires .

Mobile venting

A vent t ub e mus t alwa ys be fitted when the dryer is used
in conjunction with Mobile venting. The tube must be
fitted securely into the back of the dryer (see Dryer
Description). If possible, it is always best to connect the
tube to a permanent vent close to the dryer. If permane nt
installation is not possible, the dryer will work just as well
with the tube passing throug h a par tly -opene d wind ow.

! Ensure that the end of the tube is not directed toward

the air intake vent at the rear of the dr

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Open window venting

The end of the tube
sh ould be dir e cted
downwards to prevent
warm and moist air from
condensing in the room
or in the dryer.

! Ensure that the dryer is adequately ventilated and
that the end of the vent tube is not directed towards
the air intake duct.

! The vent tu be m ust alw ays be fitted for optimum
performance.

! Make sure that the vent tube and air intake vents
are not obstructed or blocked.

! The dryer must not recycle exhaust air.

! Misusing a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard.

! Do not discharge exhaust air into a flue which is

used for exhaust fumes from other appliances that
burn gas or other fuels.

! Do not discharge the exhaust air into an extraction
system or any duct with an extractor fan. This will
affect the way the thermal controls operate and can
result in a fire hazard.

Electrical connection

Make sure of the following before you insert the plug
into the electrical socket:

• The socket must be grounded.

• The socket must be able to sustain the machine’s

maximum power, which is indicated on the rating
label (see Dryer Description).

• Power voltage must be within the values indicated
on the rating la be l (see Dryer Description).

• The socket must be compatible with the dryer’s

plug. Should this not be the case, replace the plug
or the socket.

! The dryer must not be installed outdoors, even if the
space is sheltered. It can be very dangerous if
exposed to rain or storms.

! Once installed, the dryer’s electrical wire and plug
must be within reach.

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! Do not use extension cords

! The power cord must not be bent or squashed.

! The power cord should be checked periodically and
replaced by a cord specially prepared for this dryer
and fitted only by authorised technicians. (see
Service). New or longer power cords are supplied at
an extra charge by authorised dealers.

! Ensure that any p ortable outlet or e xtension lead is

positioned so that it is not subjected to a ny splashing or
ingress of moistures

! The manufacturer denies any responsibility should
any of these rules not be followed.

! If in doubt about any of the above consult a
qualified electrician

Levelling your dryer

The dryer must be installed level for correct operation.
When you have installed your dryer in its final location
check that it is level first side-to-side, then front to
back.

If the dryer is not level, use a wooden block to
support it while adjusting the two front legs up or
down until your dryer is level.

Before you start using your dryer

Once you’ve installed your dryer and before you use
it, clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust that
could have accumulated during transportation.

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Dryer Description

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The front

Control Panel

The back

The ON/OFF button , if the dryer is running
and this button is pressed and held for more than
3 seconds the dryer is turned off, its counts down

3, 2, 1 Off, the programme is then cancelled.

Press and hold for more than 3 seconds and the
dryer reactivates.

The PROGRAMMES knob sets the programme:
rotate until the indicator is pointing to the
programme you want to select (see Start and

Programmes).

The OPTION buttons/ lights select available
options for your selected programme. The lights
indicate that the option has been selected. If an
option is not available the buzzer will beep three
times. (see Start and Programmes).

The START/PAUSE button/light
selected programme. When you press this button
there will be one beep and the progress lights
will flash to confirm the
programme is running holding this button in
pauses the programme and stops the dryer. The
light is green when a programme is running,
flashing amber if the programme has been

aused and flashing green if on standby waiting

action. When a

starts a

to start a Programme.(see Start and
Programmes). Note :This light also flashes amber

during the Post Care phase of a programme

The Display Unit gives an indication of the
drying or delay time together with icons that light
to give warning information and the status of
your programmes progress. The three buttons
below the display select Automatic or timed dry
and if required a delayed start. (see Start and
Programmes or The Display)

The Clean Filter Icon
programme, that it is essential to clean the filter every time
the dryer is used (see Maintenance and Care).

The Child Lock button/ light.
button after selecting your programme and any options, the
light turns on. This prevent the programme settings from
being changed. When the light is lit, the other buttons are
disabled. Hold the button to cancel and the light will go out.

gives a reminder before every

Press and hold his

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The Display TD4158FUH Issue 2

The Display has three main functions each with its corresponding button

Dryness Sensing Levels

After selecting a programme that has a Sensing Dry Option, press and release the button until the required
dryness sensing level is displa yed. If the sensin g option is n ot available the di splay will flash and the buzzer
beeps three times.
! Some sensing programmes do not have all five dryness level options
Dryness levels available

Damp Dry: Dries your items ready to be ironed using a machine or rotary ironer.

Iron Dry: Dries you items ready to be ironed with a hand iron.

Hanger Dry: Dries you clothes ready to be hanged for final drying; Use this program if

you do not need the items to be fully dry as it uses less Energy.

Cupboard Dry: Dries your items ready to be put away.

Extra Dr y: Dries your clothes ready to be worn.

Timed D ry

After selecting a Programme that has a Timed Dry Option, press the Timed Button and the Timed Dry Icon will
light, the display will reduce the selected time each time you press and release t his button (see S tart and
Programmes ). Each progr amme that has a timed option has different times available and the selection of up

to11 drying times will also depends o n the heat setting that you ha ve selected
Each press of the button decreases the drying time.
If you chan ge you r mind , press the sensing button an d sensing le ve l options are av ailable .

Time to End

If the Timer Dry option is not available the timer icon will flash and the buzzer beeps three times.
The selected time remains displayed after the programme starts and can be changed du ring the programme
if you wish.

Delay Timer

After selecting a Programme that has a Delay Timer Option a delay s tart time can be selected.

Each press of the Delay button

and then Increments from to then and then after five seconds cancels the d elay.

For delays of 10 hours or more the display counts d own the time in hours unt il 10 hours, then the display
sho ws

minutes a nd then counts do wn in minutes for all of the de lay.

After the Sta rt/Pa use Bu tt on
When the delay period finishes the

If the delay icon
Wh en timed programmes are selected the time displayed throughout the cycle is the actual time
remaining.
When an Automatic programme is selected the time displayed is an estimate of the time remaining.
When the programme is selected the display shows the time required to dry a full load, after around 10
min utes the c o ntroller calculates a better e stimate of the c ycle t ime and this is updated during the

programme.

The time to end is displayed in hours and minutes and counts down each minute.
The colons between the hours and minutes display flashes to show that the time is counting down.
The Display also shows if there is a problem with your dryer, if this occurs the display will show F
followed by a fault code number, the three option lights and the pause light will also flash Orange. (see

Troubleshootin

and t hen counts down in minutes. For delays 9 hour s or less the display shows hours and

is off the tim e displayed i s th e Time to End of the pro gramme running.

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advances the delay setting in 30 minutes incremen ts from to

is pressed the d elay time can be chang ed o r cancelled.

symbol is off and the Ti m e t o E n d is d ispl ayed

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Choosing a Programme

1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket.

2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see

Laundry).

3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in

place (see Maintenance).

4. Load the machine and make sure that the items are not in

the way of the door seal. Close the door.

5. If none of the lights are On, press the On/Off Button

6. Choose a programme by checking the Programmes guide

(see Programmes) as well as the indications for each type of
fabric (see Laundry).; - select a programme by rotating the
PROGRAMME knob.

7.Choose Timed Drying or Dryness Levels option.

If Timed Drying press and release Timed button until
time required is displayed. Or
To change from default dryness setting press and
release Sensor Dry button until required level is
indicated (see The Display)

8. Set a delay time and other options if necessary.

9. The START/PAUSE light is flashing green, press the

START/ PAUSE
flashing.

Note: This tumble dryer, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted wit h an automatic standby system which is

enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected. Press and hold the ON-OFF button until the

button to begin. The green light stops

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Essential P rogrammes - Programmes Table

Programme Options Available Dryness Levels Available

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During the drying programme, you can check on your
laundry and take out the items t hat are dry while the others
continue drying. When you close the door again, press
START/PAUSE button in order to resume drying

(When the door is open the START/PAUSE light will flash
Amber and after door is closed and START/PAUSE button
pressed will stop flas hing and show green. Note: during the
Post Care phase this light flashes Amber

10. At the end of the drying cycle the display shows END
and either:

The buzzer will beep 3 times to let you know that your
programme is complete. (Note: If the SOUND op tion
was selected the buz zer beeps 3 times every 30
seconds for 5 minutes)..

Or;

If you have selected the Crease Care option and you do
not take the clothes out immediately the clothes will tumble
occasionally for 10 hours or until you open the door, the
buzzer will then beep 3-times to confirm the programme i s
completed.

11. Open the door, take your laundry out, clean the filter

and replace it. (see Maintenance).

12. Unplug the dryer.

dryer reactivates.

(def aul t highli ghted)

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Delay Timer

Crease Ca re

1 Cottons

2 Shirts

3 Bed & Bath

4 S ynt hetics

5 Cottons Quick Dry

6 Synth etics Qu ick D ry

*You cannot select both Creas e Care and Sound Options

or Sound

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  x An Automatic Programme

  x An Automatic Programme

Heat Lev el

Hig h,

Medium

Low

Hig h,

Medium

Hig h, x    
Medium
Medium

Low

Timed Dry

Sensor Dry

Damp Dry

Iron Dry

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x    

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Han ger Dry

Cupboard

Dry

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Extra Dry

Cottons

• This is a programme for Cotton Items.

• The duration of this programme will take will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin speed

used in your washer.(see The Laundry)

Bed & Bath

• This is a programme for Cotton Towels and sheets

• The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin speed used in

your washer. (see The Laundry)

• Loads dried using the Extra Dry setting are usually ready to use; the edges or seams may be slightly damp espec ially on large
items. If this is found try opening them out and running the programme again for a short period.

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Start and Programmes TD 4235FUV Issue 4

Essential P rogrammes

Shirts

High heat option

• This is a programme for Shirts made from Cotton.

• It can be used for load sizes up to 3 kg (approximately 10 shirts).

• The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load the dryness setting selec ted and the spin speed

us ed in your was her

Medium heat option

• This is a programme for Shirts made from synthetic materials or a mixture of natural and synthetics materials such as

Polyester and Cotton.

• It can be used for load sizes up to 3 kg (approximately 14 shirts).

• The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load the dryness setting selec ted and the spin speed

us ed in your was her
Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to wear; the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is found try
turning the shirts inside out and running the programme again for a short period

Synthetics

• This is a programme for items of Synthetic or Synthetic / Cotton mixtures.

• The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin speed used in

your washer. .(

Quick Dry Cottons

This programme is for small loads made from Cottons, maximum 1 kg.
Your drying time is very much reduced with a huge time saving up to 53%.

Quick Dry Synthetics

This programme is for small loads made from synthetics, maximum 1 kg.
Your drying time is very much reduced with a huge time saving up to 50%.

Exclusive Programmes - Programmes Table

Programme Op tions Availabl

see The Laundry)

Dryness Le vels Available

(default highlighted)

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Delay Timer

Crease C are

or Sound

Sound

7 Jeans

8 Wool

9 Silk
10 Delicates (e.g . Ac ryli cs)

11 Ling erie

12 Baby Cycle

Jeans

• This is a programme for Jeans made from Denim Cotton. Before drying your Jeans turn the front pockets inside out.

• It can be used for load sizes up to 3 kg (approximately 4 pairs).

• Do not mix dark and light coloured items.

• It can also be used on other garments made from same material such as jackets.

• The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin speed used in

your washer.

• Loads dried using the Extra dry setting are usually ready to wear; the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is found try

turning the jeans inside out and running the programme again for a s hort period.

! We do not recommend that you use this programme if your jeans have elastic wais t bands, studs or embroidery.

*You cannot select both Crease Care and Sound Options

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Heat Level

x x      

x An Automatic Programme

x       x

x x

x x      x

Timed Dry

Sensor Dry

Damp D ry

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Iron Dry

Ha nger Dry

Cupboard

Dr y

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Extra Dry

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Start and Programmes

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Wool Programme

• This is a programme for tumble dryer safe garments marked with the symbol

• It can be used for load sizes up to 1 kg (approximately 3 sweaters).

• We recommend that garments are turned inside out before drying.

• This programme will take about 60 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size and density of the load and the

spin speed used in your washer.

• Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be slightly
damp. Allow these to dry naturally as over-drying could damage garments.

! Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible; i.e. it will not stretch back to original size and
shape.

! This program is not suitable for Acrylic garments

Silk

• This is a programme for drying your Delicate Silk.

• It can be used for load sizes up to 0.5 kg.

• The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin speed used in

your washer

• Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to use, but on some heavier garments the edges may be slightly
damp. If this is found try removing the load and open them out then run the programme again for a short period.

Delicates

• This is a programme for drying your Delicate Clothes i.e. Acrylics.

• It can be used for load sizes up to 2 kg.

• The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin speed used in

your washer.

• Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to use, but on some garments may be slightly damp. If this is
found try removing the load and open them out or turn inside out then run the programme again for a short period.

Lingerie

• This is a programme for drying your very delicate lingerie including silk.

• It can be used for load sizes up to 1 kg, close all hooks, buttons or zip before drying.

• The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin speed used in

your washer.

Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to use, but on some garments may be slightly damp. If this is found
try removing the load and open them out or turn inside out then run the programme again for a short period

Baby Programme

• This is a programme for drying your baby’s small delicate items of clothing and bedding (Cotton and Chenille) and for drying
your Delicate Clothes.

• Do not dry items such as bibs and nappy pants with plastic coverings.

• It can be used for load sizes up to 2 kg.

• The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin speed used in

your washer.

Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to use, but on some garments may be slightly damp. If this is found
try removing the load and open them out or turn inside out then run the programme again for a short period

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Start and Programmes

TD4237FUV Issue 3

Extra Programmes - Programmes Table

Programme Options Available Dr yness Levels Available

13 Cuddly Toys
14 Heat & Envoy

15 Easy Iron

16 Re fr esh

Delay Timer

 x  x An Automatic Programme

x x x x An Automatic Programme

x x

x x 

Crease C are

Sound

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He at L evel

x An Automatic Programme

x An Automatic Programme

Timed Dry

Sensor Dry

Da mp D ry

Cuddly Toy Programme

With the cuddly toy programme you can remove dust easier and wash the cuddly toys more often because the drying time is very
much reduced compared to drying in the open air. It’s a delicate drying cycle that dries at low temperature and with soft mechanical
action to maintain at bes t the original look and the shine of the fur.
Note: For allergy protection, just fr eeze for 24hrs your cuddly toys, wash and dry. Repeat every 6 weeks. Before drying remove
accessories such as clothes, collars or sound boxes and protect plastic eyes with masking tape, after drying them with a cloth.

The prog r amme time w il l vary de p en dant on the ex act make up of the l o ad. The maximu m lo ad should not exc ee d 2.5 k g and no individ ual
item s h ou ld b e greater than 600 g

Iron Dry

Hanger Dry

Cupboard

Dry

Extra Dry

Heat & Enjoy

This programme helps to heat towels & bathrobes for a warm sensation after a bath or shower. It is also useful for warming clothes
before dressing during winter. The cycle heats clothes to 37°C (Body Temperature) and runs at this temperature for a maximum of
4 hours or until you stop the cycle by opening the door. Maximum load 3 kg.

During this programme a

flashes.

icon rotates in the display until the temperature target is reached at which point the dryness level icon

Easy Iron Programme

Easy Iron is a short 10 minute programme (8 minutes of heat followed by a 2 minute cool tumble period) which fluffs the fibres of
clothing that has been left in the same position/location for an extended period of time. The cycle relaxes the fibres and makes them
easier to iron and fold. ! Easy Iron is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing.
For best results:

1. Do not load more than maximum capacity.

These numbers refer to dry weight

Fabric: Max load:
Cotton and Cotton mix 2. 5 kg
Synthetics 2 kg

2. Unload the dryer immediately after the end of the drying cycle, hang, fold or iron the articles and put them away in the

The Easy Iron effect varies from one fabric to the next. It works very well on traditional fabrics like Cotton or Cotton mix, and
less well on acrylic fibres and on materials such as Tencel.®

Denim 2 kg`

closet. Should this not be possible, repeat the programme

Refresh

! Airing is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing.

• It can be used on any load size but is more effective on smaller loads.

• Do not overload your dryer (see Laundry)

20-minute programme that airs your clothes with cool air. Use also to cool warm clothes

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Start and Programmes

TD4239FUV Issue 4

The Controls

• Programmes knob

! Warning,

knob positi on is cha nged, the new posi tion will NOT change
the programme selected. To change programme press

Start/Pause Button

mbe r to indicate th e progra mm e is pa used. S elect the new
programme and an y options re quired, the ligh t will then flas h green.
Press the Start/Pause Button

• Option Buttons/ Lights

These buttons are used to customise th e selected programme
to your requirements. A programme must have been selected
on the Prog rammes knob before an option can be sel ected.
Not all options are available for all programmes (see Start and
Programmes). If an option is not available and you press the
button, the buzzer will beep three times. If the option is
available the opti on light in the button lights to confirm your
selection.

fter the start switch has been pressed were available only the
Crease Care or Sound options (were available) can be
changed.

• Progress ( Drying, Cool tumble), Icons

These are part of t he Disp lay unit th ey indicate the progre ss of
the dryer e ach one comes on as the c orre sponding phase
starts.

• Time Delay

The start of some programmes (see Start and Programmes and
The Display) can be delayed for up to 24 hours.

Cr ease care

The pre-care op tion is o nly avail able if a dela yed start has
been sel ected. It tumbl es the clothes occas ionally during the
delayed period to help prevent creases developing.
The po st-c are option occasional ly tumble s th e clothes after th e
end of the drying and cool tumble cycles to help prevent
creases developing, should you not be available to remove the
load immediately the programme is compl ete. The Display

shows

mber. during this phase. Selecting this option enables both
the pre and post care functions if appropriate an d whe n
selected the li ght in the butt on is on.

Note: If you have selected the Sound option this option is not
avai lable.

Sound

If sel ected giv es a signal at the e nd of the dryin g cycle to
remind you that the clo the s a re ready to be removed . Not
available on Heat & Enjoy programme.

Note: If you have selected the Crease care option this option is
not available.

if after pressin g the start button the prog ramme

to pause the programme, the light flashes

a nd the n ew progra mme will s tart.

, the Creas e care a nd the Start/P aus e L ights f lash

DISPLAY

The di splay shows either the a mount of time delay re maining
or an indication of the amount of time left for a drying
programme. (see The Display) The Colons between the hours
and minutes display flash to show that the time is counting
down.
When the programme finishes its coo l tumble phase the

display will sh ow

.

• Door Opening

Open ing the door (or pressing the Start/Pause Butt on )
during a progra mme will s top the dryer and ha ve the followi ng
effects.. No te: The Start/P ause Light flashes Amber during
Post Care phase of a programme.

• The Start/Pause Light flas hes Amber.

• The start button

the programme including a delayed start. The
progress lights will then change to show the
current status and the Start/Pause light will stop
flash ing and tu rn green

• During a delay phase the de lay will conti nue to
count down...

• During t he drying part of a p rog ramme, the time to
end count conti nues but the colons do not flash.

• During the post care part of a drying program, the
programme will finish. Pressing the start/pause
button will re-start a new programme.

• Changi ng t he Progra mmes kno b will select a ne w
programme and the Start/Pause Lig ht wil l flash
green. You can use this to select the Refresh

programme
dry en ough.

Press the start button
Programme

• Note
If you have a power cut, switch off the power or remove
the plu g. W hen power is restored, p ress and hold the

On/Off button until the dryer reactivates, then press the

Start/Pause button.

must be pres se d to resume

to cool the clothes if you find them

to begin new

• Heat Level Button and Lights

Not all prog ramm es allow you to change the heat leve l, a nd
some of these p rogra mmes do allow all three heat le vel
options. When the option chan ge t he h eat lev el is avail abl e
pressing this butto n changes the heat level selected and the
correspon ding light is lit for the three available l evels, Lo w,
Medium and Hi

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Sorting your laundry

• Check symbols on clothing labels to
make sure that the articles can be tumble dried

• Sort laundry by fabric type.

• Empty pockets and check buttons.

• Close zippers and hooks and tie loose belts and
strings

• Wring out each item in order to eliminate as much
excess water as possible.

! Do not load dripping wet clothes into the dryer

Maximum load

Do not load more than maximum capacity.
These numbers re fer to dry we ight:
Natural fibres: 7 kg max (15 lb)
Synthetic fibres: 3 kg max (6.6 lb)

! Do not overload the dryer as this could result in
reduced drying performance.

Typical weights

Note: 1kg = 1000g; (1 lb = 16 oz.)

Clothes

Blouse

Dre ss

Jeans 700 g (1 lb 6 oz)

10 Nappies 1000 g (2 lb 6 oz)

Shirt

T - Shirt 125 g (4 oz)

Household items

Cotton
Other

Cotton
Other

Cotton
Other

150g (5 oz)
100g (3 oz)

500g (1lb 2 oz)
350g (12 oz)

300g (10 oz)
200g (7 oz)

Wash care labels

Look at the labels on your garments, especially
when tumble drying for the first time. The following
symbols are the most common:

May be tumble dried.

Do not tum ble dry.

Tumble dry at high heat sett ing.

Tumble dry at low heat setting.

What no t to tumble dry in your dryer:

• Articles that contain rubber or rubber-lik e materials,
or plastic film (pillows, cushions, or PVC rainwear);
any other fl ammable objects, or objects that conta in
flammable substances (towels soiled with
hairspray).

• Glass f ibres (certain types of drap eries).

• Items that have been Dry Cleaned.

• Items with the ITLC code (“Special clothing items”)

. Th ese can be c leaned wi th specia l at-home

dry cleaning products. Follow instructions carefully.

• Large bulk y items (q uilts, sleeping bags, pillow s,
cushions, large bedspreads, etc.). These expand
when drying and would prevent airflow through the
dryer.

Duvet cover
(Double)

Large Tablecloth 700 g (1 lb 6 oz)
Small Tablecloth 250 g (9 oz)

Tea Towel 100 g (3 oz)

Bath Towel 700 g (1 lb 6 oz)

Hand Towel 350 g (12 oz)

Double Sheet 500 g (1 lb 2 oz)

Single Sheet 350 g (12 oz)

Cotton

Other

1500g (3 lb 5 oz)

1000g (2 lb 3 oz)

At the end of a drying cycle, cottons could still be
damp if you grouped cottons and synthetics
together. If this happens simply give them an
additional short period of drying.
Note: The last 10 minutes of any time set is the Cool
Tumble so a llow for this when setting the time, as
this period will not dry your laundry.

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Special clothing items

Blankets and bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilan,

Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special
care on a low heat setting. Avoid drying for a long
period of time.

Pleated or creased garments: read manufacturers

drying instructions on the garment.

Starched articles: do not dry these items with non-

starched items. Make sure that as much of the starch
solution is removed from the load as possible before
placing it in the dryer. Do not over-dry: the starch will
become powdery and leave your clothing limp, which
defeats the purpose of starch.

Drying times

The table below presents APPROXIMATE drying
times in minutes. Weights refer to dry garments:

Cot tons

High (Full) Heat

Dryi ng times 80 0-1 00 0 rpm in washing machine

1 kg 2 kg 3 kg 4 kg 5 kg 6 kg 7 kg

20-30 35-45 45-60 60-70 70-80 80-10090-120

Synthetics

High (Full) Heat

Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine

1 kg 2 kg 3 kg

Times ar e approximate an d can vary de p e nding
upon:

• A mount of water r etained in clothe s after spin cycle:
towels and delicates retain a lot of water.

• Fabrics: items that have the same type of fabric but
different textures and thicknesses may not have
the same drying times.

• Quantity of laundry: single items or small loads
may take longer to dry.

• Dryness: if you are going to iron some of your
clothes, they can be taken out while still a bit
damp. Others can be left longer if you need them
to be completely dry.

• Heat setting.

• Room temperature: if the room where the dryer is

located is cold, it will take longer for the dryer to dry
your clothes.

• Bulk: some bulky items can be tumble dried with
care. We suggest that you remove these items
several times, shake them out, and return them to
the dryer until finished.

! Do not over-dry your clothes.
All fabrics contain a little natural moisture, which
keeps them soft and fluffy.

20-40 30 -5 0 40-70

Delicates (e.g. Acrylics)

Gentl e (Low) Heat

Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine

1 kg 2 kg

50-70 90- 13 0

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Warnings and Suggestions TD4218 Issue 1

! This appliance has bee n designe d and bu ilt accor ding
international safety standards. These wa rnin gs are
given for safety reasons and must be followed ca refully.

General safety

• This tumble dryer is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for there safety.

• This tumble dryer has been designed for home, and not
professional, use.

• Do not touch the appliance while barefoot or with wet

hands or feet.

• Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug, not the cord.

• Children must not be in proximity of the dryer when in use.

After using the dryer, turn it off and unplug it. Keep the
door closed to make sure that children do not use it as a
toy.

• Children should be supervised to ens ure that they do not
play with the dryer.

• The appliance must be installed c or rectly and hav e
proper ventilation. The air intake vents behind the
machine, the outlet vents, and the vent tube should
never be obstructed. (see Installation).

• Never direct the vent tube outlet towards the air intake
at the back of the machine

• Never allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air.

• Never use the dryer on carpeting where the pile height

would prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.

• Check to see if the dryer is empty before loading it.

The back of the dryer could become very hot.
Never touch it while in use.

•

• Do not use the dryer unless the filter is securely in place (see

• Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry for maximum

• Do not load items that are dripping wet.

• Carefully check all instructions on clothing labels (see

• Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.

• Do not tumble dry acrylic f ibres at high temperatures.

• Complete each programme with its cool tumble phase.

• Do not turn off the dryer when there are still warm

items inside.

• Clean the filter after each use (see Maintenance).

• Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer.

• Never climb on top of the dryer. It could result in

dam ag e.

• Always follow electrical standards and requirements. (see

• Always buy origina l spar e par ts a nd ac cessories

(see Service).

To minimize the risk of fire in your tumble dryer, the
following should be observed

• Tumble dry items only if they have been washed with

• Do not dry garments that have been treated with chemical

Maintenance

loads).

Laundry ).

Inst allation).

detergent and water, rinsed, and been through the spin
cycle. It is a fire hazard to dry items that HAVE NOT been
washed with water.

roducts

• Do not tumble dry items that have been spotted or soake
vegetable or cooking oil this constitute a fire hazard.
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially w
exposed to heat sources such as a tumble dryer. The it e
become warm, causing an oxidisation reaction with the oil
Oxidisation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, then i
can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or s
oil-effected items can prevent heat from escaping and so
a fire hazard.
If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or c
oil or have been contaminated by hair care products be pl
in a tumble dryer they should first be washed with extra
detergent – this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
cool tumble phase should be used to reduce to reduc e th
temperature of the items. They should not be removed fro
dryer or piled or stacked while hot

• Do not tumble dry items th at have previously been
cleaned in or washed in, soaked in or soiled with
petrol/g asoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other
flammable or explosive substances. Highly flammable
substances commonly used in domestic environments
included cooking oil, ace tone, denatured alcohol,
kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers. Ensure these items have been washed in hot
water with an extra amount of detergen t before being
dried in the tumble dryer.

• Do not tumble dry items containing foam rubber (also
known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber like
materials. Foam rubber materials can, when heated
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

• Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in
a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects of static electricity
unless the practice is specifically recommend by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

• Do not tumble dry undergarments that contain metal
reinforcements e.g. bras with metal reinforcing wires.
Damage to the tumble dryer can result if the metal
reinforcements come loose during drying.

• Do not tumble dry rubber, plastic articles such as shower
caps or babies’ waterproof covers, polythene, or paper

• Do not tumble dry rubber-backed articles, clothes fitted
with foam r ubber pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber­coated tennis shoes.

• Remove all objects from pockets, especially lighters (risk
of explosion)

! W ARNING: Never stop the dryer before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread
out so that the heat is dissipated.

Save energy and respect the environmen

• Wring out all items to eliminate excess water before
tumble drying (if you use a washing machine first, select
a high spin cycle). Doing this will save time and energy
during drying.

• Always dry full loads - you save energy: single items or
small loads take longer to dry

• Clean the filter after eac h use to contain energy
consumption costs (see Maintenance).

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Switching off the electricity

Unplug the dryer when not using it, when cleaning it,
and during maintenance activities.

Clean the filter after each cycle

The filter is an important part of your dryer: it
accumulates lint and fluff that is formed while drying.
Small items could also become trapped in the filter.
When finished drying, therefore, clean the filter by
rinsing it under running water or with your vacuum
cleaner. Should the filter become clogged up, the
airflow inside the dryer will be seriously
compromised: drying times lengthen and you will
consume more energy. It may also damage your
dryer.

3. Replace the filter ensuring it is fully located flush
into the tumble dryer trim.

4.

Remove any lint that has b uilt up on t he ins ide of the
door and ar oun d the door sea l.

! Do not use dr y er witho u t re p lacin g the filter.

Check the drum after each cycle

Turn the drum manually in order to remove small
items (handkerchiefs) that could have been left
behind.

Cleaning the drum

! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel
cleaning agents to clean the drum

A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless
steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of
water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric
conditioner from the wash. This coloured film will not
affect the dryer performance.

The filter is found in front of the dryer trim

(see diagram).

Re moving the fil ter :

1. Pull the plastic grip of the filter upwards

diagram).

(see

Cleaning the dryer

• Exter na l parts in m etal o r pla stic and ru bb er par ts can
be cleaned with a damp cloth.

• Periodically check the vent tube and any
permanent venting fixture to make sure that there
has been no accumulation of fluff or lint, and
rem ove it.

• Remove lint that collects around filter and the outlet
vents.

! Do not use solvents or abrasives.

! Your dryer uses special bearing components which

do not need lubrication.

! Have your dryer checked regularly by authorized
technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical
safety

(see Service).

2. Open up the filter, clean the lint from the
inside surface of the filter.

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Troubleshooting

ne day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go t hro ugh the

ollowing troubleshooting s uggestio ns.

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Problem:

The dryer won’t start

Drying cycle will not begin.

It is taking a long time to dry.

Pr ogramm e finishes an d clothes
damp er tha n ex pected

The option lights flash and the
Disp lay show s a fa ul t co de F
followed by one or two numbers

The display briefly shows
every 6 seconds.

Possible causes / Solutions:

• The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact.

• There has been a power failure.

• The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the socket.

• You are using an extension cord. Try t o plug the dryer ’s power cord

directly into the socket.

• The door is n ot close d securely.

• The PROGRAMMES knob has not been set properly (see St ar t and

Programm es).

• The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed (see Start and

Programm es).

• You have s et a delay time (see Start and Programmes).

• The filter has not been clea ne d (see Maintenance).

• The c or re ct program has not been selected fo r the type of f ab ric you

are drying (see Start and Program m es).

• The flexible vent tub e is obst ru cted (see Installation).

• The air intake vent is obstructed (see Installation).

• The permanent Ventilation flap on the storm cover is obstructed

(see Installation).

• The items are too wet (see Laundry).

• The dryer is overloaded (see Laundry).

! For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 4 h o ur s. If an
automatic programme has not sensed the required final moisture in this
time the dryer will complete the programme and stop. Check the above
points and run the programme again, if the results are s till to damp,
contact the service centre (see Service).

• If the display shows a fault, Turn off and remove plug, Clean the Filter
(see Maintenance). Then replace plug turn on and start another
program. If a fault is then displayed. Note down the number and
contact the service centre (see Service)

• The dryer is in ‘Demo’ mode. Press and hold both the On/Off and
Start/Pause buttons for 3 s econds. The display will show
seconds and then the dryer will resume normal operation.

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Service TD4303AS70 Issue 1

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Before calling the Service Centre:

• Use the troubleshooting guide to

see if you can solve the problem
yourself

• If not, turn off the dryer and call
the Service Centre closest to you.

What to tell the Service Centre:

• Name, address, and post code;

• telephone number;

• the type of problem;

• the date of purchase;

• the appliance model (Mod.);

• the dryer serial number (S/N);

This information can be found on the
data label inside the door of the
mac hine.

(see Troubleshooting).

Spare Parts

This dryer is a complex machine.
Repairing it yourself or having a non­authorised person try to repair it
could cause harm to one or more
persons and to the machine, and
could invalidate the spare parts
warranty.
Call an authorised technician if you
experience problems while using the
machine.

.

Comparative Programmes

• Programmes recommended for comparative test to AS/NZ 2442.2

Programme to select Load

Size

Cottons 7 kg High

! Note: For full list of programme options (see Start and Programmes )

ARISTON PRIORITY SERVICE

If you are not completely satisfied with your

appliance or require se rvice call:

Australia -

Phone: [phone]

New Zealand –

Phone: [phone]

AUSTRALIA

ARISIT PTY LIMITED

40-44 Mark Antony Drive, Dandenong South
VIC 3175, Australia
Fax: Service & Sales [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives:

- 2006/95/E C (Low Voltage Equipment);

- - 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).

Heat Setting Dryness Option

Extra Dry.

GENUINE ACCESSORIES & SPARE

PARTS

A wide range of genuine accessories are

available for your appliance call:

Australia –

Phone: [phone]

New Zealand

– Phone: [phone]

NEW ZEALAND

ARISIT PTY LIMITED

PO Box 68-140 Newton, Auck land 1145
New Zealand

Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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