Hotpoint TCM570 User Manual

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

English

TCM570

Contents

Important information, 2-3

Installation, 4

Where to put your dryer Ventilation Door reversal instructions Water drain Electrical connection Before you start using your dryer

Dryer description, 5

To open the door The features Control panel

Start and programmes, 6

Choosing a programme

Laundry, 7-8

Sorting your laundry Wash care labels Special clothing items Drying times

Information

Important

Installation Description

Programmes Laundry

Start and

Warnings and Suggestions, 9

General safety Disposal Saving energy and respecting the environment

Maintenance and Care, 10

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, 11

Service, 12

! 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

Important Information

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.

Pull out the filter (using the two finger grips).

STEP 3.

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 illuminate to tell you that the water container is full.

STEP 2.

Empty all the water collected in the water 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.

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).

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.

Information

Important

Installation Description

Programmes Laundry

Start and

●

Check that:

- The positioning arrows are pointing upwards.

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

Rotate 3 clips

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

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance

and Care

Troubleshooting

Service

Installation

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. Make sure that the back vents are not obstructed.

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.

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

Door Reversal Instructions

Hinge

Door latch

Hinge

The door of your dryer is reversible and can easily be changed. Exchange diagonally hinge brackets and blanking screws. Exchange door latch and catch with their opposite blanking plates (see diagram above).

Door catch

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 the existing clip and hose from position shown (see diagram).

Remove clip and hose

from here...

Fit a suitable length of hose to the new location shown (see diagram) and refit clip.

...fit new hose and refit

clip 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:

●

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.

! 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.

! Do not use extension cords. ! The power cord must not be bent or squashed. ! The power cord supplied 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.

Dryer Description

To open the door The features

Press and release the front

panel in position shown

Condenser Unit

(cover open)

Condenser cover

Condenser cover handle

(Pull to open)

Control panel

HEAT

Button

Water container

Filter

Indicator

Rating plate

Model & Serial numbers

Air intake grille

Empty Water

Light

Information

Important

Installation Description

Programmes Laundry

Start and

Drying Guide

The START button begins drying a selected programme (see Start and Programmes).

The HEAT button selects drying temperature (see Start and Programmes). OUT: Low heat IN: High heat

The Drying Guide allows you to consult a user friendly table of fabric types and load capacities.

Cottons Synthetics Acrylics and other delicates

TIMER

Knob

The Empty Water indicator light signals that the water container is full and must 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. Note: If the water container fills, the light illuminates, the heat is turned off and your laundry will not dry.

The TIMER knob sets a drying time. Rotate it clockwise, never counter-clockwise, until the indicator is pointing to the drying time you want to select (see Start and Programmes).

START

Button

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance

and Care

Troubleshooting

Service

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