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
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Information
Important
Installation Description
Programmes Laundry
Start and
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.
Warnings and
Suggestions
Maintenance
and Care Service
Troubleshooting
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Important Information
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For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below:
Fluff Filter...
! You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying
cycle.
STEP 1.
Open the door of your
dryer.
! 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.
STEP 2.
Remove the filter.
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.
Water Container...
! You MUST empty the water container after EVERY
drying cycle.
STEP 1.
Pull the water container
towards you and remove
it fully from the dryer.
! 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.
STEP 2.
Remove either the small or
large cap and empty the
water from the container.
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.
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.
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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.
STEP 2.
Remove the condenser by
rotating the 3 clips then
pulling the condenser
towards you.
(There may be some water
in the tubes, this is normal).
●
Check that:
- The positioning arrows are pointing upwards.
- The 3 clips are re-secured back into their ‘lock’ position.
STEP 3.
Flush the condenser, from
the rear with water, to
remove any fluff deposits.
STEP 4.
Refit the condenser unit
- ensure that the unit is
pushed in fully, all 3 clips
are re-secured and the
positiong arrows on the
front of the condenser are
pointing upwards.
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Information
Important
Installation Description
Programmes Laundry
Start and
! Failure to clean the condenser could cause premature
failure of your dryer.
Rotate 3 clips
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 (AE
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 E
Power consumption : off-mode (P
4.70 kWh, partial load E
dry
) 0.14 W, left-on mode (Pl) 2.12 W
o
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 (T
) full & partial load 95, full load (T
t
Condensation efficiency class B
Average condensation efficiency (%) : full load (C
Airborne acoustical noise emissions 69 dB(A) re 1 pW
) 559.8 kWh
c
dry1/2
) 84, partial load (C
dry
2.59 kWh
dry1/2
) 127, partial load (T
dry
dry1/2
) 71
) 78, weighted (Ct) full & partial load 81
Warnings and
Suggestions
Maintenance
and Care Service
Troubleshooting
This data is also available on the website http://www
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Installation
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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
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If you are going to install the
appliance under a work
counter, be sure to leave a
10mm space between the
Minimum gaps
15mm
top and any other objects
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).
! Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked when
the dryer is in its final location.
...fit new hose here.
Electrical connections
Make sure of the following before you insert the plug
into the the electrical socket:
●
Ensure your hands are dry.
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The socket must be grounded.
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The socket must be able to sustain the machines
maximum power, which is indicated on the rating label
(see Dryer Description).
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Power voltage must be within the values indicated on
the rating label (see Dryer Description).
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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
Control panel
Rating plate
Filter
Condenser cover
PROGRAMMES
DRYING LEVELS
Knob
Water container
Model & Serial numbers
Air intake grille
Knob
Indicator
TIMER
DRYING
Knob
Condenser cover handle
(Pull to open)
Clean Filter
Empty Water
Light
Light
Clean Condenser
Light
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Information
Important
Installation Description
Programmes Laundry
Start and
ON/OFF
Button
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.
OPTION
Buttons & Lights
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).
START/PAUSE
Button & Light
Progress or Delay
Lights
Warnings and
Suggestions
Maintenance
and Care Service
Troubleshooting
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Start and Programmes
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Dryness Sensing Levels
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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