Hotpoint TCFG 87C User Manual

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

GB

English

TCFG 87C

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

The Display, 6

Start and programmes, 7-11

Choosing a programme
Programmes and Tables
The controls

Laundry, 12-13

Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Special clothing items
Drying times

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Information Installation Description The Display

Programmes Laundry

Important

Start and

Warnings and Suggestions, 14

General safety
Saving energy and respecting the environment

Maintenance and Care, 15

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, 16

Service, 17

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 Troubleshooting Service

Maintenance

and Care

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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).

- When the water container is full, the ‘Empty Water’ icon will be on, the display will show ‘H20’ and the ‘water
container full’ icon will flash.

STEP 2.

Remove either the small or
large cap and empty the
water from the container.

STEP 3.

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

! The ‘Empty Water’
icon reminds you to
empty the water
container at the start and
end of each programme.

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.

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 Installation

Important

Description The Display

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 C

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

5.24 kWh, partial load E

dry

) 0.14 W, left-on mode (Pl) 2.77 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 Cottons - Cupboard Dry.

Programme time (minutes) : weighted (T

) full & partial load 122, full load (T

t

Condensation efficiency class B

Average condensation efficiency (%) : full load (C

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

) 627.0 kWh

c

dry1/2

) 84, partial load (C

dry

2.92 kWh

dry1/2

) 160, partial load (T

dry

dry1/2

) 94

) 82, weighted (Ct) full & partial load 83

Warnings and

Suggestions Troubleshooting Service

Maintenance

and Care

This data is also available on the website

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Installation

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Where to put your dryer

●

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

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.

●

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

Control panel

Rating plate

Filter

Condenser cover

Indicator

PROGRAMME

knob

Water container

Model & Serial numbers

Air intake grille

CHILD LOCK

Button & Light

Condenser cover handle
(Pull to open)

HEAT LEVEL

Button & Lights

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Information Installation Description The Display

Programmes Laundry

Important

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, it counts down 3, 2, 1, Off and 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
(see Start and Programmes).

The OPTION buttons 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, holding 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).

The Display Unit gives an indication of the drying or delay
time together with icons that light to give warning information
and show the status of your programmes progress.

Display Unit &

Selection Buttons

OPTION

Buttons & Lights

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 CHILD LOCK button/light : Press and hold this
button after selecting your programme and any options, the
light turns on. This prevents 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.

The Empty Water icon : signals that the water container
should be emptied. The display will take a few seconds to
update after replacing the empty water container, the dryer
must be running for this to happen (see The Controls).
Note: If the water container fills the ‘water container full ‘icon
flashes, the display shows , the heat is turned off and
your clothes will not dry.

The Clean Filter icon : gives 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 icon : gives a reminder that it is
essential to clean the condenser at regular intervals (see
Maintenance and Care).

START/PAUSE

Button & Light

Warnings and

Suggestions Troubleshooting Service

Maintenance

and Care

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The Display

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The Display has three main functions, each with its corresponding button.

Dryness Sensing Levels

After selecting a programme that has a Sensor Dry option, press and release the button until the required
dryness sensing level is displayed. If the sensing option is not available with your selected programme, the
display will flash and 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.

Timed Dry

After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry option, press the button and the Timed Dry icon will
light, the display will reduce the selected time each time you press and release this button (see Start and
Programmes). Each programme that has a timed option has different times available and the selection of
up to 11 drying times will also depend on the heat setting that your have selected.

Each press of the button decreases the drying time.
If you change your mind, press the Sensor Dry button and the sensing level options are available.

If the Timed Dry option is not available the display will flash and the buzzer will beep three times.
The selected time remains displayed after the programme starts and can be changed during the
programme if you wish.

Delay Timer

After selecting a programme that has a Delay Timer option, a delay start time can be selected.
Each press of the Delay Timer button advances the delay setting in 30 minutes increments from
to and then increments from to then and then after five seconds cancels the

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delay.
For delays of 10 hours or more the display counts down the time in hours until 10 hours, then the
display shows and then continues to count down in minutes.
For delays 9 hours or less the display shows hours and minutes and then counts down in minutes for
all of the delay.
After the START/PAUSE button is pressed the delay time can be changed or cancelled.
When the delay period finishes the delay icon is off and the Time to End is displayed.
Note: During this period the clothes will tumble occasionally to prevent creases developing.

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Time to End

If the delay icon is off the time displayed is the Time to End for the programme running.
When timed programmes are selected the time displayed throughout the cycle is the actual time remaining.
When Automatic programmes are 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 minutes the controller
calculates a better estimate of the cycle time 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 in the display flash to show 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 START/PAUSE light will also flash amber (see Troubleshooting).

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