HOTPOINT TCM 580 P (UK) User Manual
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TUMBLE DRYER
TCM 580 P
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WHERE TO INSTALL THE TUMBLE DRYER
Install the dryer far from
gas ranges, stoves, radiators
m
or hobs as flames may
damage it. If the dryer is
installed below a worktop,
ensure there are 10 mm
between the upper panel of
the dryer and any objects
above it and 15 mm between
the sides of the machine
and the walls or furniture units adjacent to it. This
ensures adequate air circulation.The appliance
must be installed with the rear surface placed
against a wall.
! 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.
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.
WATER DRAINAGE CONNECTION
If the 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. The height of the drain
must be less than 1m from the bottom of
the dryer. Remove the existing hose from
the dryer and connect it to the drain (if
required add an additional length of hose).
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The socket must be grounded.
! The power cord must be regularly checked. If
the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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.
CONDENSER UNIT
You MUST clean the fluff from the condenser
EVERY month. Failure to clean the condenser
could cause premature failure of your dryer.
Remove the condenser unit regularly (at least
monthly) and clean off any fluff deposits.
Step 1
Open the condenser cover.
Step 2
Remove the condenser by turning
the 3 catches and
pulling the condenser
towards you. It is normal for some
residual water to be left in the
condenser unit.
Step 3
Flush the condenser
from the rear with water to remove
any fluff deposits.
Step 4
Replace the condenser unit and
make sure that all 3 catches are
closed and that the position arrows
on the front of the condenser are
pointing upwards.
FLUFF FILTER
You must clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle.
Step 1
Open the door of your dryer.
Step 2
Pull out the filter (using the two
finger grips).
Step 3
Clean the fluff off the filter and
replace it correctly.
Step 4
Make sure the filter is pushed fully home 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. Removing the water container:
Step 1 Pull the water container
towards you and remove it
completely from the dryer.
Step 2 Empty all the water in the
water container.
Step 3 Replace the water
container making sure that it is securely fixed.
! Failure to empty the water container will
cause the machine to stop heating and the
load may still be wet at the end of the drying
cycle. The ‘Empty Water’ light will tell you
that the water container needs to be emptied
Warnings
! This appliance has been designed and built
according to international safety standards.
These warnings are given for safety reasons and
must be followed carefully.
General safety
This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
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.
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 ensure that
they do not play with the dryer.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
The appliance must be installed correctly and
have proper ventilation. The air intake at the front
of the dryer should never be obstructed
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, watercontainer and condenser are securely in place
Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry for
maximum loads).
Do not load items that are dripping wet.
Carefully check all instructions on clothing labels
Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.
Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high
temperatures.
Do not turn off the dryer when there are still
warm items inside.
Clean the filter after each use.
Empty the water container after each use.
Clean the condenser unit at regular intervals .
Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer.
Never climb on top of the dryer. It could result in
damage.
Always follow electrical standards and
requirements.
Always buy original spare parts and accessories.
To minimise the risk of fire in your
tumble dryer, the following should be
observed:
Tumble dry items only if they have been washed
with 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.
Do not dry garments that have been treated with
chemical products.
Do not tumble dry items that have been spotted
or soaked with vegetable or cooking oils, this
constitutes a fire hazard. Oil-affected items can
ignite spontaneously,especially when exposed to
heat sources such as a tumble dryer. The items
become warm, causing an oxidisation reaction
with the oil, Oxidisation creates heat. If the heat
cannot escape, items can become hot enough to
catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-effected
items can prevent heat from escaping and so
create a fire hazard.If it is unavoidable that fabrics
containing vegetable or cooking oil or those that
have been contaminated with hair care products
be placed in a tumble dryer they should first be
washed with extra detergent - this will reduce,
but not eliminate the hazard. They should not
be removed from the dryer and piled or stacked
while hot.
Do not tumble dry items that have previously
been cleaned in or washed in, soaked in or
soiled with petrol/gasoline, dry cleaning solvents
or other flammable or explosive substances.
Highly flammable substances commonly used
in domestic environments including cooking
oil, acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
Ensure these items have been washed in hot
water with an extra amount of detergent 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 softener or similar products should not be
used in a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects of
static electricity unless the practice is specifically
recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener product.
Do not tumble dry undergarments that contain
metal reinforcements eg. 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 rubber pads, pillows, galoshes
and rubber coated tennis shoes.
Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters
and matches.
WARNING: 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.
Dryer Description
Control panel
HEAT
The HEAT button selects drying temperature.
OUT: LOW heat IN: HIGH heat.
The TIMER knob: the 0 position swithes off the dryer.
Button
TIMER
Knob
130
120
110
Empty water
Indicator
0
20
30
60
70
80
100
Light
40
50
START
Button
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