Hotpoint TCUD 97B User Manual

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

GB

English

TCUD 97B

First time you turn on your dryer
you must select your preferred
language see page 6

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, 6-8

Start and programmes, 8-12

Choosing a programme
Table of programmes
The controls

Laundry, 13-14

Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Special clothing items
Drying times

GB

Information Installation Description The Display

Programmes Laundry

Important

Start and

Warnings and Suggestions, 15

General safety
Saving energy and respecting the environment

Maintenance and Care, 16

Switching off the electricity
Cleaning the filter after each cycle
Empty the water container after each cycle
Check the drum after each cycle
Cleaning the condenser unit
Cleaning the dryer

Troubleshooting, 17

Service, 18

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.

Warnings and

Suggestions Troubleshooting Service

Maintenance

and Care

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Important Information

GB

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’ message 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.

STEP 3.

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

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.

! The ‘Empty Water’
message reminds you to
empty the water container
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 Installation Description The Display

Programmes Laundry

Important

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 9 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

5.22 kWh, partial load E

dry

) 0.17 W, left-on mode (Pl) 3.27 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 (with the dryer
plumbed into a drain).

Programme time (minutes) : weighted (T

) full & partial load 114, full load (T

t

Condensation efficiency class B

Average condensation efficiency (%) : full load (C

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

) 616.1 kWh

c

dry1/2

) 84, partial load (C

dry

2.81 kWh

dry1/2

) 153, partial load (T

dry

dry1/2

) 85

) 84, weighted (Ct) full & partial load 85

Warnings and

Suggestions Troubleshooting Service

Maintenance

and Care

This data is also available on the website

http://www.hotpoint.eu/hotpoint/

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Installation

GB

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.

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.

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.
Note: If you have washed laundry in a washing machine
with a spin speed below 1100 rpm and you are drying
loads of 8 kg or more (also for energy label tests to EU
Regulation 392) you will need to plumb the dryer into a
drain, or the water container may fill before the clothes
are dry. Follow the instructions below :

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.

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

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

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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

The features

Control panel

Rating plate

Filter

Condenser cover

PROGRAMME

Selection Buttons

Water container

Model & Serial numbers

Air intake grille

Display Unit

Condenser cover handle
(Pull to open)

GB

Information Installation Description The Display

Programmes Laundry

Important

Start and

ON/OFF

Button

The ON/OFF button - if pressed when the dryer is
running: If the display shows TURNING OFF the
dryer stops. If the display shows PRESS AND HOLD
hold the botton and the display counts down 3, 2, 1
and then stops.
Press and hold again for more than 3 seconds, the
display briefly shows POWER ON .

The PROGRAMME selection buttons set the programme:
press the button corresponding to the programme you
want to select (see Start and Programmes).

The OPTION buttons/indicators: these buttons select
available options for your selected programme (see
The Controls). The indicators on the display unit next
to the bottom buttons light to show that the option has
been selected.

The START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected
programme. When a programme is running, holding this
button in pauses the programme, there will be one
beep,the display will show PAUSE and the dryer
stops.
The light is green when the programme is running,
flashing amber if the programme has been paused or

CHILD LOCK &

OPTIONS

Buttons & Lights

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 Display Unit gives warnings and information
about the programme selected and its progress (see
next page).

The CHILD LOCK button/icon : Press and hold this
button after selecting your programme and any options,
this prevents the programme settings from being
changed, the display will briefly show LOCKED .
When the icon is lit, the other buttons are disabled.
Hold the button to cancel and the icon will go out, the
display will briefly show UNLOCKED .

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 display briefly shows POWER ON
and the dryer then reactivates.

START/PAUSE

Button & Light

Warnings and

Suggestions Troubleshooting Service

Maintenance

and Care

5

The Display

Selecting your language

GB

The first time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language from the available list.

To change: the language current selection must flash, on
the first line of the display.

- Press the On/Off button to turn off the display then press
and hold all 3 buttons: Heat Level, Timed Dry
and Dryness Level for 5 seconds.

- Press the Heat Level or the Timed Dry button to
scroll up or down through the list.

- When your required language is flashing on the top line
of the display, pressing the Dryness Level button will
select your choice.

Understanding the display

Programme selection and display

The selected programme is shown on the first line of the display,
this message is shown while the programme is running.
Eight of the buttons have two selections, press the button once for the
first choice and press again for the second choice, your selected
programme is displayed. The final button selects My Cycle.

First Press Second Press

1

COTTONS

2

BED & BATH

3

SYNTHETICS

4

JEANS

5

WOOL

6

BABY DELICATES

7

CUDDLY TOYS

8

EASY IRON

9 MY CYCLE (see below)

SHIRTS

ANTI ALLERGY

TURBO DRY

DUVET

SILK

DARK

HEAT & ENJOY

REFRESH

My Cycle When you select the My Cycle button the Display will show your selected programme with ‘M’ before its
name. ie. M COTTONS (see Start and Programmes).

Dryness levels

During programme selection for an automatic programme that has different dryness levels available (see Programmes
Ta b l e).

The second line of the display shows the dryness level you require, for each
press of the Dryness Level button the next option from the list below is
selected and displayed. The display also shows 1 to 7 bars depending on
your selection and these are displayed during the programmes progress.

! Some automatic programmes do not allow the dryness level to be changed
or do not have all the dryness level options.

DAMP 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 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 clothes ready to be worn.

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