Hotpoint TCEL 87B User Manual

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

GB

English

TCEL 87B Experience

Contents

Important information, 2-3

Product data, 3

Installation, 4

Where to put your dryer

Ventilation

Water drain

Electrical connection

Before you start using your dryer

Dryer description, 5

The features

Control panel

Start and programmes, 6-10

Choosing a programme Programmes and Tables The controls

Laundry, 11-12

Sorting your laundry

Wash care labels

Special clothing items

Drying times

Warnings and Suggestions, 13

General safety

Saving energy and respecting the environment

Maintenance and Care, 14

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

Empty the water container after each cycle Cleaning the condenser unit

Cleaning the dryer

Troubleshooting, 15

Service, 16

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 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 appliance 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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Information	Important
Installation
Description
Programmes	and Start
Laundry
Suggestions	and Warnings
Care and	Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Service

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Important Information

For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below:

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Fluff Filter...

! You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle.

STEP 1.		STEP 2.
Open the door of your		Remove the filter.
dryer.

STEP 3.

Open the filter and clean any fluff deposits from the filter mesh.

STEP 4.

Refit the filter - NEVER run the dryer without the filter in position.

!Failure to clean the filter after EVERY drying 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.

Water Container...

! You MUST empty the water container after EVERY drying cycle.

STEP 1.		STEP 2.
Pull the water container		Remove either the small or
towards you and remove		large cap and empty the
it fully from the dryer.		water from the container.

STEP 3.

Refit the water container, ensuring that it is pushed fully back into position.

! The ‘Empty Water’ light reminds you to empty the water

container at the start and at the end of each programme.

!Failure to empty the water container will result in:

-The machine will stop heating (so the load may still be wet at the end of the drying cycle).

-The ‘Empty Water’ light will tell you that the water container is full.

Priming the Water Collection System

When your dryer is new, the water container will not collect water until the system is primed... this will take 1 or 2 drying cycles. Once primed it will collect water during every drying cycle.

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Important Information

Condenser Unit...

! You MUST clean the fluff from the condenser EVERY month.

STEP 1.

Open the condenser cover - hold the handle and pull towards you.

Rotate 3 clips

STEP 2.		STEP 3.		STEP 4.
Remove the condenser by		Flush the condenser, from		Refit the condenser unit
rotating the 3 clips then		the rear with water, to		- ensure that the unit is
pulling the condenser		remove any fluff deposits.		pushed in fully, all 3 clips
towards you.				are re-secured and the
(There may be some water				positiong arrows on the
in the tubes, this is normal).				front of the condenser are
				pointing upwards.

●Check that:

-The positioning arrows are pointing upwards.

-The 3 clips are re-secured back into their ‘lock’ position.

! Failure to clean the condenser could cause premature failure of your dryer.

Product Data... (EU Regulation 392/2012)

Rated capacity of Cotton laundry for the standard programme at full load 8 kg	Energy efficiency class B

The weighted Annual Energy Consumption (AEc) 559.8 kWh

Consumption per year, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used.

This household tumble dryer is an Automatic Condenser Dryer

Energy consumption : full load Edry 4.70 kWh, partial load Edry1/2 2.59 kWh

Power consumption : off-mode (Po) 0.14 W, left-on mode (Pl) 2.12 W

Duration of the ‘left-on mode’ for power management systems 30 minutes

The ‘standard cotton programme’ suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry that is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton used at full and partial load is :

Standard Cotton - Programme 1 with Dryness Level - Cupboard Dry or Auto

Programme time (minutes) : weighted (Tt) full & partial load 95, full load (Tdry) 127, partial load (Tdry1/2) 71

Condensation efficiency class B

Average condensation efficiency (%) : full load (Cdry) 84, partial load (Cdry1/2) 78, weighted (Ct) full & partial load 81

Airborne acoustical noise emissions 69 dB(A) re 1 pW

This data is also available on the website http://www.hotpoint-ariston.com/ha/

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Information	Important
Installation
Description
Programmes	and Start
Laundry
Suggestions	and Warnings
Care and	Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Service

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Installation

Where to put your dryer

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●Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can damage the appliance.

Minimum gap 10mm			● If you are going to install the
			appliance under a work
			counter, be sure to leave a
			10mm space between the
	Minimum gaps		top and any other objects
	15mm		on or above the machine and
			a 15mm space between the
			sides and lateral furnishings
			or walls.
This is to ensure proper air circulation.

Ventilation

When the dryer is in use, there has to be adequate ventilation. Make sure you put your dryer in an environment that is not damp and has proper air circulation throughout. Airflow around the dryer is essential to condense the water produced during the washing, the dryer will not operate efficiently in an enclosed space or cupboard.

!If using the dryer in a small or cold room some condensation could be experienced.

!We do not recommend that the dryer is installed in a cupboard but the dryer must never be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the dryer door.

Water drain

If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be plumbed into this drain. This does away with the need to empty the water container. If the dryer is stacked onto or installed next to a washing machine it can share the same drain. The height of the drain must be less than 3' (1m) from the bottom of the dryer.

Remove hose from position shown (see diagram).

Remove hose from

here...

Fit a suitable length of hose to the
new location shown (see diagram).	...fit new hose here.

! Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked when the dryer is in its final location.

Electrical connections

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

●Ensure your hands are dry.

●The socket must be grounded.

●The socket must be able to sustain the machines maximum power, which is indicated on the rating label (see Dryer Description).

●Power voltage must be within the values indicated on the rating label (see Dryer Description).

●The socket must be compatible with the dryers plug. Should this not be the case, replace the plug or the socket.

!Do not use extension cords.

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

!Once installed, the dryers electrical wire and plug must be within easy reach.

!The power cord must not be bent or squashed.

!The power cord supplied is fitted with a BS1363 plug and a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, use only those rated at 13 amp (13A) and ASTA approved to BS1362.

Moulded plug

! The plug must not be used without the fuse cover in place. 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 authorised dealers.

Changing the plug

The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance with the following:

Green and Yellow (Earth) wire to terminal marked ‘E’, symbol , or coloured green and yellow.

Blue (Neutral) wire to terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured black.

Cord clamp

13A ASTA approved fuse to BS1362.

Brown (Live) wire to terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured red.

!If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type, then the cut-off plug must be disposed of safely. DO NOT leave it where it can be inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard.

!The power supply 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.

!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.

Before you start using your dryer

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

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Dryer Description

The features

Rating plate			Water container
				Model & Serial numbers

Filter

Condenser cover handle (Pull to open)

Condenser cover

Air intake grille

Control panel	DRYING LEVELS			TIMER		Clean Filter
						Light
PROGRAMMES		Knob		DRYING	Empty Water	Clean Condenser
		Indicator		Knob	Light	Light
Knob

ON/OFF		OPTION		START/PAUSE		Progress or Delay
Button		Buttons & Lights		Button & Light		Lights

The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is running and this button is pressed and held for more that 3 seconds the dryer is turned 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 it until the indicator is pointing to the programme you want to select or to Timed Drying (see Start and Programmes).

Use the DRYING LEVELS knob to set your required dryness sensing level, or the TIMER DRYING knob to select a drying time (see Start and Programmes).

The OPTION buttons/lights select available options for your selected programme. The lights indicate that the option has been selected (see Start and Programmes).

The START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected programme. When you press this button there will be one beep and the progress lights will flash to confirm the action. When a programme is running, pressing this button in pauses the programme and stops the dryer.

The light is green when programme is running, flashing amber if the programme has been paused or flashing green if on standby waiting to start a programme (see Start and Programmes).

Note: This light also flashes amber during the Post Care phase of a programme.

The Progress or Delay lights show you the status of the programme, or the delay time when they flash. During a delayed start the lights flash to show the delay selected. When (not flashing) they show each stage of the programme by the corresponding light turning on (see Start and Programmes).

The Empty Water indicator light signals that the water container should be emptied. The light will take a few seconds to go out after replacing the empty water container, the dryer must be running for this to happen (see The Controls).

Note: If the water bottle fills the indicator light flashes, the heat is turned off and your clothes will not dry.

The Clean Filter light gives you a reminder before every programme that it is essential to clean the filter every time the dryer is used (see Maintenance and Care).

The Clean Condenser light gives you a reminder that it is essential to clean the condenser at regular intervals (see Maintenance and Care).

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Information	Important
Installation
Description
Programmes	and Start
Laundry
Suggestions	and Warnings
Care and	Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Service

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Start and Programmes

Dryness Sensing Levels

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After selecting a programme that has a Sensor Dry option, turn the selection knob to the required dryness sensing level. If the sensing option is not available with your selected programme, the buzzer will beep three times.

! Some sensing programmes do not have all seven dryness level options available.

Dryness levels:

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

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

Hanger Dry Plus: Dries your delicate items ready to be hanged for final drying.

Hanger Dry: Dries your items ready to be hanged for final drying.

Light Dry: Dries your delicate items ready to be put away.

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

Extra Dry: Dries your items ready to be worn.

AUTO: Turn the selection knob to this position and the default sensing level will be

selected (for Default see Programmes Tables).

Timed Dry

First turn the PROGRAMMES knob to the Timed Dry position and turn the Timed Dry knob to your required drying time (see Laundry).

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 and the water container is empty and in place (see Maintenance).

4.Load the machine and make sure 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, or Timed Drying, 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 PROGRAMMES knob.

7.Choose Timed Drying or Dryness Levels option.

!For full details of selections available for each programme see the Programme Tables.

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

9.The START/PAUSE light is flashing green:

- press the START/PAUSE button to begin. The green light stops flashing.

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

(When the door is opened the START/PAUSE light will flash Amber, after the door is closed and the START/PAUSE button pressed, the START/PAUSE light will stop flashing and show green.)

Note: During the Post Care phase this light flashes Amber.

10.At the end of the drying cycle the End light comes on and either :

-The buzzer will beep 3 times to let you know that your programme is complete.

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

11.Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the filter and replace it. Empty the water container and replace it (see Maintenance).

12.Unplug the dryer.

Note: This tumble dryer, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with 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 dryer reactivates.

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