Hotpoint TVM35, TDL12, TDL34, TDL13, TDL32 User Manual

USER HANDBOOK

MODELS

TDL12
TDL13
TDL32
TDL34

TVM35

You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and

retain them for future reference.

Contents

Page
For your safety 3-4
Electrical Requirements 5
Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 6
Where to put and vent your Dryer 7-8
How to use your Dryer 9
Sorting your laundry 10
Items not suitable for Tumble drying 11
Items requiring special attention 12
How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter 13
The Controls 14-17
Guide to Drying times 18
Easy Iron Programme 19
Caring for your Dryer 20
If something goes wrong 21
If it still won’t work 22

Key Contacts back page

Retention of this Instruction Book

This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details
on the safe and proper use of the appliance.

If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind,
make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the
appliance and safety warnings.

If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from
Hotpoint Ltd., Celta Road, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.

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For your safety

IMPORTANT

Using your Tumble Dryer is easy.

Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your
Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time.

NEVER ● Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer.
NEVER ● Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose

to be obstructed.

NEVER ● Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of the

machine.

NEVER ● Allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air.
NEVER ● Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum.
NEVER ● Tumble dry without the filter in position.
NEVER ● Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place

dripping wet items in the drum.

NEVER ● Use the dryer on a carpeted floor where the pile height would

prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.

NEVER ● Allow lint to collect around the dryer.
NEVER ● Add liquid or sheet fabric conditioner to the dryer, use liquid

conditioner in the final rinse of your wash.

NEVER ● Use the dryer for commercial drying, the dryer is only suitable for

domestic use.

NEVER ● Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting.
NEVER ● Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and

detergent then well rinsed and spun.

NEVER ● Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning.
NEVER ● Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such

as: petrol, oil, paint, hair lacquer, creams, cooking fat or oil.

NEVER ● Tumble dry: rubber, foam rubber, plastic, plastic foam, nappy pants

or liners, polythene or paper.
Large, very bulky items including duvets and sleeping bags.

NEVER ● Never attempt to stand on top of your dryer, it is not designed for

such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such
abuse.

NEVER ● Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands.

IMPORTANT

A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED
TUMBLE DRYER.
WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF, REMOVE THE PLUG
AND CLOSE THE DOOR.

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For your safety

ALWAYS ● When the dryer is not in use, switch off at the wall, remove plug

and close the door.

ALWAYS ● Comply with the specified electrical requirements.

ALWAYS ● Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate

ventilation. (see, "Where to put and vent your dryer.")

ALWAYS ● Use the vent hose for optimum drying performance.
ALWAYS ● Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on

the control.

ALWAYS ● Clean the filter, it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff

after EACH drying cycle.

ALWAYS ● Observe the rules for drying garments:

In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a
tumble dryer unless they are labelled ‘Superwash’,

‘Machine washable’ or have the ‘May be tumble dried’
symbol:
If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine.
Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool
shrinkage is irreversible, i.e. it will not stretch back to
the original size and shape.

ALWAYS ● Buy genuine accessories and spares.

CAUTION: WHEN THE DRYER IS IN USE AVOID
TOUCHING THE REAR OF THE DRYER AS IT MAY
BE HOT.

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Electrical Requirements

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed!

Supply

Changing
the fuse

Moulded plug

Changing
the plug

Rewirable plug

GREEN &

YELLOW TO

EARTH

BLUE TO

NEUTRAL

CORD

CLAMP

Changing the
mains cable

REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND
CURRENT REQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for location.)

The flexible mains lead is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and
with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse.
The plug should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable
switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer.

If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must be a 13 amp
ASTA approved to BS1362 type.

WARNING: The plug must not be used without a fuse cover.

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 your Spares stockist.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following:
GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE

If a replacement plug is to be fitted, the appropriate wire must be
connected to the correct terminal,as follows:

Connect:
Green/Yellow to terminal marked Earth or Green or
Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black
Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red.

13 AMP

FUSE

If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type then the cut-off
plug must be disposed of safely. DO NOT leave where it can be

BROWN
TO LIVE

inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard.

Should the mains lead ever require replacing at any time please
contact your nearest Service Centre. A charge will be made for the
replacement of the mains lead or if you require a longer lead.

The mains lead must only be replaced by a specially prepared
cable obtainable from your Spares Stockist and fitted by a
qualified electrician.

NOTE: IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT
A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer

See “The Controls”

NOTE: if your dryer is new wipe out
the inside of the drum before you first
use it to remove any dust which may
have accumulated during transit.

Drum

Model and

serial numbers

Rear venting with hose

FLUFF FILTER

Rating plate

Caution

Hot

Clean after

each use

Air intake
grille

NOTE: When the
dryer is in use,
avoid touching the
back of the machine
as it may be hot.

Vent hose
fitted here

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Where to put and vent your dryer

Your Tumble Dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hob
cooker, heater, or eye level grill as flames from the burners could
cause damage to your machine. When the dryer is fitted under a
work surface allow space for air to enter the rear grille, 10mm
above the dryer minimum.
If you are using this Dryer adjacent or stacked on top of a washing
machine SEPARATE mains plugs and sockets must be used for
each appliance. DO NOT use 2-way adaptors or extension leads.

Stack it on your
Washing Machine

Ventilation

Mobile Venting

Both your Tumble Dryer and front loading washing machine are
similar in design allowing the Tumble Dryer to be permanently
stacked on top saving you valuable floor space. A special stacking
kit complete with instructions is available from your retailer or
nearest Spares Centre.

IMPORTANT: Only use genuine stacking kits. When ordering
you must state the model numbers of both your Washing
Machine and your Tumble Dryer. Unsuitable kits may result in
a potential hazard and will invalidate your warranty rights.
Unless the Dryer, when stacked, is directly in front of a
window, we strongly recommend the use of a Vent Hose Kit. (If
this is not supplied it can be obtained from your retailer or
Spares Centre).

The Dryer dries your washing by drawing in air that is cool, clean
and relatively dry, heating it and then blowing it through the clothes
as they are gently tumbled. The moisture laden air is then blown out
at the back of the dryer through the vent hose which is
recommended for optimum performance.
When operating the dryer, there has to be adequate ventilation to
avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning
other fuels, including open fires.

A vent hose must always be fitted when the dryer is used in
conjunction with Mobile Venting.
The hose must be fitted securely into the back of the dryer (see
diagram on previous page). If possible, it is always best to connect
the hose to a permanent outlet close to the dryer (see instructions
below).

Fitting the Vent
Hose Kit

Ensure that the end of the hose is not directed towards the air
intake grille at the rear of the dryer.

If permanent installation is not possible, the dryer will work just as
well with the hose passed through a partly-opened window.

NOTE: The vent hose should not exceed 2.4 metres in length
and should be kept free of any possible accumulation of fluff,
lint (and water) by frequently shaking it out. Always ensure
that the hose is not squashed.

See diagram on previous page.

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Where to put and vent your dryer

Permanent
Venting

Wall/Window
Venting

Storm cover

In conjunction with the vent hose we recommend the use of a
Wall/Window Vent Kit. These are available from your retailer or
nearest Spares Centre.

Fitting instructions are supplied with the kits, which can be mounted
through a wall or window. Details of positioning for wall mounting
are as follows:- Break a hole through the wall to the left of the
proposed position for the dryer. Keep the hose as short and straight
as possible to prevent condensed moisture running back into the
dryer. Similarly the duct inserted into the wall should slope
downwards to the outside. For window venting with stacked dryer,
the hole in the window should ideally be made below the outlet and
the hose should be kept as short as possible.

A

Depending on the frequency of use, it is essential that the areas

B

A and B in the illustrations are checked periodically and any fluff
or debris removed.
It is particularly important that the vent hose adaptor is fitted
securely thus preventing any moisture laden air from being
emitted back into the room.

NOTE: The dryer should not be pushed so far back that the
hose adaptor is pulled out of position or the hose squashed.
The hose should be kept clear of the air intake grille and kinks
or ‘U’ bends avoided as these will obstruct the hose or trap
condensation.

WARNING:

1. ENSURE THAT THE DRYER IS ADEQUATELY
VENTILATED AND THAT THE END OF THE VENT HOSE
IS NOT DIRECTED TOWARDS THE AIR INTAKE DUCT.

2. THE DRYER MUST NOT RECYCLE EXHAUST AIR.

3. THE VENT HOSE MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED FOR
OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE.

4. MAKE SURE THAT THE VENT HOSE AND AIR INTAKE
GRILLES ARE NOT OBSTRUCTED OR BLOCKED.

5. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD.

6. DO NOT DISCHARGE THE EXHAUST AIR INTO A FLUE
WHICH IS USED FOR EXHAUSTING FUMES FROM
OTHER APPLIANCES BURNING GAS OR OTHER FUELS.

For open window venting it must be possible for the end of the hose
to be directed downwards to prevent warm, moist air condensing
in the room or in the dryer.

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How to use your dryer

1. Plug in, switch
on electricity.

3. Open the door.
Check that the fluff
filter is clean (see
section “How to
remove and clean
the fluff filter”).

5. Select the
relevant heat setting
(see section “The
Controls”).

7. If required set
time delay period.
Rotate the timer
knob clockwise to
the number of delay
hours required.
TIME DELAY MUST
BE SET BEFORE
DRYING TIME.

TDL34 and TVM35
only.

10. Switch off
electricity and
remove plug from
socket.
Lock the door to
prevent access
(Where lock is
fitted).

WARNING:
WHEN SWITCHING
ELECTRICITY ON
OR OFF, PLEASE
ENSURE THAT
YOUR HANDS ARE
DRY.

Button OUT

LOW HEAT

Button IN

HIGH HEAT

8. Select the
required
programme/drying
time (See section
“The Controls”).
The dryer will start,
(providing a delay
time has not been
set).

WARNING:
WHEN SWITCHING
ELECTRICITY ON
OR OFF, PLEASE
ENSURE THAT
YOUR HANDS ARE
DRY.

2. Sort your laundry
(see section “Sorting
Your Laundry”)

4. Load the dryer,
placing the clothes
carefully in the drum
pushing them well
towards the back
and away from the
door seal. Close the
door.

6. Select Alarm
(Buzzer) option, if
required (see section

Button OUT

ALARM OFF

“The Controls”).

TDL34 and TVM35
only.

Button IN

ALARM ON

9. When finished,
unlock and open
the door and take
out the laundry.
Clean and replace
the fluff filter.

Door Release

To open the door, grip the handle and pull
towards you. If the door is opened while the
Dryer is in use, the drying programme cuts out
automatically and the machine stops. When
the door is closed the Dryer will restart but you
will not need to reset the Timer Control. You
can however reset the Timer Control at any
stage, should you wish.

WARNING: CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO TUMBLE DRYERS AND

INJURE THEMSELVES. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF AT

THE MAINS WHEN THE DRYER IS NOT BEING USED.

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Sorting your laundry

1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before
washing and drying.

2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and
belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have
done this for each item before the washing stage.

3. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each
item before drying. This saves you time and money.

WARNING: CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED
DRIPPING WET

4. Make sure that the items to be dried are suitable for tumble
drying, or are not of a type requiring ‘special attention’ (see“Wash
Care Labels” section).

Maximum
load size

Typical load

Your dryer will hold a load of 5kg (11lb) dry weight of natural fabrics.
if you are drying items of man-made fibres (synthetic or acrylics), the
maximum load should not exceed 3kg (6.6lb) dry weight.
This difference is that man-made fibres require more space to
tumble-dry without creasing.

WARNING: DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT
IN REDUCED DRYING PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE
FIRE HAZARD.

To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying
load, the charts below show the approximate weights of some
everyday washing items.

Clothes

Blouse Cotton 150g 5oz

Other 100g 3

Dress Cotton 500g 1lb 2oz

Other 350g 12oz
Jeans 700g 1lb 6oz
10 Nappies 1000g 2lb 3oz
Shirt Cotton 300g 10

Other 200g 7oz
T-Shirt 125g 4

1

/2oz

1

/2oz

1

/2oz

Household Items

Duvet cover Cotton 1500g 3lb 5oz
(Double)

Large Tablecloth 700g 1lb 6oz
Small Tablecloth 250g 9oz
Tea Towel 100g 3

Bath Towel 700g 1lb 8oz
Hand Towel 350g 12oz
Double Sheet 500g 1lb 2oz
Single Sheet 350g 12oz

Other 1000g 2lb 3oz

1

/2oz

If you group small cotton or terry-towelling items with a synthetic
fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle. If this
happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to
finish them off.

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Wash Care Labels

Most of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no
trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be
dried away from direct heat.

The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giving
full washing and drying instructions. These should always be
followed carefully especially when you are drying something for the
first time.

Typical symbols are:

May be tumble dried

Do not tumble dry

Or:

Tumble dry at high heat setting

Tumble dry at low heat setting

Items not suitable for tumble drying

• Those containing foam rubber or rubber-like materials or plastic
film (e.g. pillows, cushions, PVC rainwear), or any other articles
which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances (e.g.
towels contaminated with hair lacquer

• Fibreglass (e.g. some types of curtains)

• Items which have been dry cleaned

• Woollens. Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do
in washing. The movement of the tumble-drying action causes the
woollen fibre to shrink and distort.

• Garments with the ITCL Code (see ‘Items Requiring Special
Attention’).

Do not tumble dry.

• Large bulky items e.g. continental quilts, sleeping bags, pillows,
cushions, double blankets and large bedspreads. These expand
when drying and would prevent airflow through the Dryer.

WARNING: THE DRYER IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY
WHERE WATER SOLUTION IS USED FOR THE CLEANING
PROCESS. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A
FIRE HAZARD.

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Items requiring special attention

Blankets and
Bedspreads

Permanently
pleated or creased
garments

Starched articles

Fabric conditioner

The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course,
vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are
simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the
machine will have difficulty drying them properly. Blankets (and
Garments) made from Acrylic fibres (e.g. Acilan, Courtelle, Orion and
Dralon) must be dried with special care on Low heat setting.
Overdrying should be avoided to ensure heat creasing does not
occur.

Your dryer will cope with such clothes very well, but you should
always read the manufacturer’s drying instructions attached to the
garment before you begin.

Starched articles should be dried together in the same load to avoid
the distribution of starch to non-starched items. You should use a
slightly heavier starch solution than you would when drying the items
on the washing line. Make sure that as much of the solution is
removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer.
Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing
dampness. If they are overdried the starch will powder, leaving the
fabric limp - which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise!

To make sure all your tumble dried clothes come out really fresh and
soft we recommend you use a liquid fabric conditioner in the final
rinse of your wash. A liquid fabric conditioner restores bounce and
softness and helps eliminate static cling.

Home dry cleaning

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WARNING: ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD LIQUID OR SHEET
FABRIC CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO THE DRYER ITSELF.

Garments with the ITCL code may be cleaned using one of the
Home Dry Cleaning Kits available.
The instructions supplied with the Home Dry Cleaning Kit must be
strictly followed.

How to remove and clean the fluff filter

Position of filter

WARNING: NEVER USE SHEET

FABRIC CONDITIONER. IT MAY FALL

INTO THE FILTER AND RESTRICT THE

AIRFLOW THROUGH THE DRYER

To remove the filter

A very important part of your dryer is the fluff filter at
the front edge of the drum. It’s there to trap the
particles of lint and fluff which are normally blown
away when clothes are dried on the washing-line.
if the filter is allowed to become blocked, the passage
of warm air through the drum will be severely
restricted. This means your clothes will take much
longer than normal to dry and the cost of drying them
will be increased. it may also damage your dryer.
Small items, e.g. babies socks, may fall onto the filter.
These should be removed so that the filter is not
restricted.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER

WITHOUT CLEANING THE FILTER AFTER

EACH DRYING CYCLE. FAILURE TO CLEAN

THE FILTER MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.

Grip the centre rib and pull the filter upwards and
forwards through the door seal (see diagram).
Open the filter, and remove the fluff that has collected
on the inside.

Wash or vacuum clean the filter occasionally.
Don’t be alarmed by the amount of fluff you may find
on the filter. It’s part of the wearing, washing and
drying process.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER

WITHOUT THE FILTER IN POSITION.

It is essential that the filter is replaced correctly. It
must be fitted so that the symbols, shown on the filter
above, face towards the front of the dryer. Ensure the

filter is fully located into the tumble dryer duct.

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The Controls -

TDL12 and TDL13

Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Timer Knob

Drying Guide Drying Times

TDL12

Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time.
The timer controls the drying time for both heat settings. All you have to do is
turn the Timer Knob clockwise slightly past the required time and then back to
the required time.
Do not rotate the knob beyond 120 (maximum drying time), or past the zero
stop. If you have selected more time than you required, turn the knob anti­clockwise, to select the correct time required.
This operation also starts the dryer, provided the door is closed and the
machine is plugged in. The “Guide To Drying Times” section will tell you how
much time you’ll need for various loads.

TDL13

Heat Selection
TDL12 and TDL13

The ‘Cool
Tumble’ phase
TDL12 and TDL13

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Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time.
The timer controls the drying time for both heat settings. All you have to do is
turn the Timer Knob clockwise until it lines up with the required time.

Never wind the timer control anti-clockwise.

This operation also starts the dryer, provided the door is closed and the
machine is plugged in. The “Guide To Drying Times” section will tell you how
much time you’ll need for various loads.

The button is ‘OUT’ for HIGH heat and ‘IN’ for HIGH heat.
The choice of HIGH HEAT or LOW HEAT depends upon the fabric you wish to
dry (see section, ‘Sorting your Laundry’)

About 10 minutes before the programme is completed, the heating elements
will be switched off, and the programme enters the final ‘Cool Tumble’ phase.
During this phase, the fabric is cooled. You should always allow the dryer to
complete this phase.
By opening the door, the dryer will stop and you can check the dryness of the
load as often as you wish and, if you want to remove (or add) some items
before they are fully dry. (This is particularly useful for a mixed load where
you want to iron some items,but others to be fully dried).
We recommend that the clothes are removed immediately the programme is
finished to minimise creasing.

NEVER SWITCH THE DRYER ‘OFF’ WITH A HOT LOAD IN THE

DRUM. YOU MUST TERMINATE EVERY PROGRAMME WITH

THE COOL TUMBLE PHASE.

The Controls - TDL32

Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Indicator

Drying Guide Timer

Timer control

Heat Selection

The ‘Cool Tumble’
phase

Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time. The timer
controls the drying time for both heat settings. All you have to do is
turn the Timer Control clockwise until the required time appears in
line with the indicator.
Never wind the timer control anti-clockwise.
This operation also starts the dryer, provided the door is closed and
the machine is plugged in. The “Guide To Drying Times” section will
tell you how much time you’ll need for various loads.

The button is ‘OUT’ for LOW heat and ‘IN’ for HIGH heat.
The choice of HIGH HEAT or LOW HEAT depends upon the fabric
you wish to dry (see section, ‘Sorting your Laundry’)

About 10 minutes before the programme is completed, the heating
elements will be switched off, and the programme enters the final
‘Cool Tumble’ phase. During this phase, the fabric is cooled. You
should always allow the dryer to complete this phase.
By opening the door, the dryer will stop and you can check the
dryness of the load as often as you wish and, if you want to remove
(or add) some items before they are fully dry. (This is particularly
useful for a mixed load where you want to iron some items,but others
to be fully dried).
We recommend that the clothes are removed immediately the
programme is finished to minimise creasing.

NEVER SWITCH THE DRYER ‘OFF’ WITH A HOT LOAD IN THE

DRUM. YOU MUST TERMINATE EVERY PROGRAMME WITH

THE COOL TUMBLE PHASE.

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The Controls - TDL34 and TVM35

Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Alarm Switch (IN on) Drying Light Auto Light

Drying Guide Delay Timer Timer Control

Setting Delayed
Start

When using the Time Delay, select the number of delay hours you require
before selecting the drying time. Select the delay period by rotating the timer
knob in a clockwise direction, to the number of hours delay you require. The
dryer will start its programme when the time selected has elapsed.
Do not rotate the knob beyond 12 hours (maximum delay time), or past the
zero stop.
If you have selected more delay than you require, turn the knob anti-clockwise
to select the correct time required.

Note: Ensure that the door is closed

during the time delay period.

Programme
Setting

Programme
Options

(i) Automatic
Drying

Note:

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To set the required programme, all you have to do is turn the Timer Control

clockwise until the required selection appears in line with the indicator.
Never turn the Timer Control anti-clockwise.

This operation also starts the dryer, provided the door is closed, and the
machine is plugged in.

1. Automatic Drying average loads ✽

2. Automatic Drying large loads ✽

3. Easy Iron Cycle.

4. Timed drying (up to 60 minutes).

5. Cool Tumble Phase.

The Auto drying programmes will automatically dry most loads to the fully dry
ready to wear condition. This eliminates the need to guess the drying times
and saves energy. High Heat MUST be selected (Heat switch IN).
To select Auto drying, turn the selector to position.

✽ for average loads and ✽ for large loads.
✽ Auto drying average loads

1 to 3kg Cottons, Polycottons or Synthetics (Dry weight).

✽ Auto drying large loads

3 to 5kg Cottons (Dry weight).
When the door is closed the Auto Drying light will glow to indicate that Auto
drying programme is running.
When the load is dry, the selector will automatically advance to the 8 minute
cool tumble phase.

● If LOW heat is selected for an Auto drying programme, the dryer will

advance to COOL without drying the load.

● For acrylics and acrylic mixtures, select LOW heat and use timed

drying.

● Small loads (Less than 1kg) must be dried using the timed drying

programme.

The Controls - TDL34 and TVM35 (continued)

(ii) Easy Iron
Cycle

(iii) Timed Drying

(iv) Cool Tumble
Phase

Auto dry Light

Drying Light

This is a short programme of approximately 10 minutes to condition previously
dried clothes. See section ‘Easy Iron Programme’.
It consists of a period of heating followed by a short cool tumble period (as
detailed below).

Select HIGH heat for this programme.
It should not be used on damp loads, as it is NOT a drying programme.

To set the required time, all you have to do is turn the Timer Control

clockwise until the required time appears in line with the indicator.
Never turn the Timer Control anti-clockwise.

The chart in the section ‘Guide to Drying Times’ will tell you how much time
you will need for various loads.
This programme is particularly useful in cases where a damp load is required
for ironing or LOW heat drying is required and also for small loads.
About 10 minutes before the programme is completed, the heating elements
are switched off, and the programme enters the final ‘Cool Tumble’ phase.

During this phase, the fabric is cooled. You should always allow the dryer to
complete this phase.
By opening the door, the dryer will stop and you can check the dryness of the
load as often as you wish and if you want to remove (or add) some items
before they are fully dry. (This is particularly useful for a mixed load where
you want to Iron some items, but others to be fully dried).
After this cycle, the Audio (Buzzer) will sound (if selected) to remind you that
the clothes are ready to take out. To cancel turn the Timer to 0, or push the
option button. We recommend that the clothes are removed immediately this
programme ends to minimise creasing.

This light will glow when Auto drying is selected. It will stop glowing when the
load is dry and the programme advances to the cool tumble phase.

This light glows during any drying programme and goes out at the start of the
cool tumble phase.

Heat Selection

Alarm (Buzzer)
Selection

The button is OUT for ‘LOW’ heat and IN for ‘HIGH’ heat.
The choice of HIGH or LOW heat depends upon the fabric you wish to dry
(see section ‘Sorting your Laundry’).

Your dryer is fitted with an alarm to remind you when the clothes are ready to
take out. The alarm is selected with the button IN and cancelled with the
button OUT.

NEVER SWITCH THE DRYER ‘OFF’ WITH A HOT LOAD IN THE

DRUM. YOU MUST TERMINATE EVERY PROGRAMME WITH

THE COOL TUMBLE PHASE.

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Guide to Drying Times

Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on appliance
control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by:

The amount of
water remaining in
the clothes after

Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the
suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may
sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect.

spinning

The type of fabric

Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different
thicknesses. Thinner items will take less time to dry. Some fabrics,
such as those used for jeans are of closer texture than others and
although light when dry will be heavy after washing and spinning.

The quantity of
clothes to be dried

How dry you want
the clothes

Single items of clothes or small loads may take disproportionally
longer to dry. It is more energy efficient to dry larger loads.

As it takes longer to fully dry clothes than to have them ready for
ironing, you may wish to remove some clothes when they are slightly
damp, ready for ironing and then continue to dry the remainder until
they are fully dry.

The heat setting
you have selected

The temperature
of the room

Bulky items

The label on the garment should tell you the correct heat setting to
select. See ‘Wash Care Labels’.

If the room in which the dryer is situated is cold, your clothes will take
longer to dry than if the room is warm.

Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried, with care,
and we do advise that you remove these items several times, shake
them and return them to the dryer. THERE ARE HOWEVER SOME

ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ADVISE YOU TO DRY. SEE ‘ITEMS
NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING’

Drying Guide - approximate drying time in minutes (weights specified are when dry)

COTTONS SYNTHETICS ACRYLICS

Full

load

3 kg

Gentle Heat

Drying times on
reduced spin in
washing machine

Half

load

1 kg

25 - 40

High Heat High Heat

Drying times 800 - 1000rpm in washing
machine

Half
load

1 kg

20 - 30

2 kg

35 - 45

Be careful not to
overdry

3 kg

45 - 60

60 - 70

All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when ‘dry’ and this
natural moisture should not be lost if the clothes are to remain soft

4 kg

load

5 kg

70 - 80

Drying times on reduced
spin in washing machine

Full

1 kg

20 - 30

Half

load

2 kg

35 - 45

45 - 60

and fluffy. Clothes that are dried for too long tend to wrinkle and will
need more ironing than usual giving you extra work that the dryer
was designed to remove.

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Full

load

2 kg

40 - 60

Easy Iron Programme - Selected Models

‘Easy Iron’ provides a short programme consisting of approximately

7.5 minutes of heat with an approximately 2.5 minutes cool tumble
period. It is a short conditioning programme that softens the fibres
allowing them to relax making handling and ironing easier and less
time consuming.

When to use
‘Easy Iron’

Important!

However garments are dried, outside on the line, inside on a radiator,
hung around the home or using a tumble dryer, once dry they usually
get left in the same position/place for a long period of time. This tends
to cause garment fibre stiffness which can make the handling of
garments difficult and therefore the ironing time longer. Garments
dried in any of the ways described above and left will benefit from the
‘Easy Iron’ programme.

● The ‘Easy Iron’ cycle is not a drying programme. It has been

designed to condition/soften garments that have already been
dried and left unattended in this state for a period of time.

● All materials do not behave in exactly the same way when heated.

For instance, our testing has shown that materials such as
Tencel® and Acrylics are not relaxed quite as effectively by
applying the ‘Easy Iron’ cycle as we found on the more traditional
Cottons and Polycottons.

● To obtain the best results from ‘Easy Iron’ it is important that the

weights recommended below are not exceeded and HIGH heat is
selected. (Heat switch IN).

● For best results We recommend garments should be

removed from the dryer immediately after the ‘Easy Iron’
programme to be hung, folded neatly or ironed.
When this is not possible the ‘Easy Iron’ programme should
be repeated.

Recommended weights and materials

Material Maximum load

Cotton and Cotton mixtures 2.5kg

Synthetics

Denim

2kg

2kg

5.5lb

4.4lb

4.4lb

Audio Signal

On completion of the programme an audio signal is sounded (if
selected) to remind you to remove garments from the dryer.

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Caring for your Dryer

Your tumble dryer needs very little attention. The following simple
steps will keep it performing well.

When finished

After each load

As necessary

Lubrication

Switch off electricity and remove plug.

Always clean the filter and turn the drum by hand to check that small
items like handkerchiefs do not get missed.

Clean exterior metal and plastic surfaces with a damp cloth or silicon
polish only. Regularly check and clean if necessary, the vent hose
and any permanent venting fixture to ensure that there has been no
accumulation of fluff or lint during the drying process.
Clean fluff from the area below the fluff filter and the rear vent tube.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring agents, acids, chlorine
bleach or metal polish to clean any part of the machine. These could
damage the machine.

Your tumble dryer uses special bearing components. Lubrication by
the user is not necessary and must not be attempted.

We strongly recommend that all appliances are regularly checked for
electrical and mechanical safety.

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If something goes wrong

First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for your
problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than
not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able
to carry on without having to telephone your Service Office.

If after this you still cannot get your machine to work, follow the
advice given on the next page.

Problem

‘It won’t start’

‘It is taking a long
time to dry’

Auto
Programmes

Check these things first

1. Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket?

2. Is the timer control set to required time?

3. Is the door securely closed?

4. Has the fuse blown? (Try plugging in another appliance to check)

5. Is the Timer Delay control set to zero?

6. Have you used an extension lead? Many are not suitable. Try
plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check.

1. Have you forgotten to clean the filter? Check it.

2. Have you selected the correct Heat setting for the type of fabric
you are drying?

3. Is the flexible Vent Hose blocked or kinked? Check it for foreign
objects or condensate (water).

4. Is the air inlet obstructed in any way?

5. Permanent venting - is flap on the storm cover obstructed?

6. were the clothes ‘excessively wet’ when they were put in?

7. Was the correct time selected?

8. Have you overloaded the dryer?

1. Has the correct programme been selected for the load?

3 - 5kg programme
1 - 3kg programme
Less than 1kg, use timed dry programme.

✽ (large)

✽ (small)

Any other
problem

2. Has HIGH heat been selected?

The auto programmes will not operate on low heat, if low heat is
required use timed dry.

Have you re-read this instruction book?

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If it still won’t work...

Contact the Service Office

if something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve been
through the check-list on the previous page:

1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains.

2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer (outside the
UK).

When you contact us we will want to know the following:

1. Your name, address and postcode.

2. Your telephone number.

3. Clear and concise details of the fault.

4. The model number and the serial number of your dryer.

5. The date of purchase enter the date here.

Please make sure you have all these details ready when you call.

Spare parts

Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of
equipment.
‘DIY” repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put
you in danger, could damage the appliance, and might mean you
lose cover under the Parts Guarantee.
If you do experience a problem with the appliance don’t take risks,
call in our Service Engineer. Our Spare Parts are designed
exclusively to fit your appliance. Do not use them for any other
purpose as you may create a safety hazard.

Disposal of your product

To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your
product safely. The door and lid should be removed and mains cable
cut off flush with the appliance ensuring that the mains plug can no
longer be plugged into a mains socket. The items must then be
disposed of safely.

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives.
Low Voltage Equipment
72/23/EEC
93/68/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatability
89/336/EEC
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC

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Key Contacts

Service

Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe,

trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete

confidence.

Repair Service

UK: 08709 066 066

Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200

You will be asked for the following information:-

Name, address and postcode.

Telephone number

Model / Serial number of the appliance

Clear and concise details of the query or fault

Place and Date of purchase

(Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls).

Extended Warranty

To join: UK 08709 088 088

Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200

Genuine Parts & Accessories

Mail Order Hotline

UK: 08709 077 077

Republic of Ireland: [phone]

For further product information

All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights.

General Domestic Appliances Ltd, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.

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