Hotpoint TFA34 User Manual

USER HANDBOOK

MODEL

TFA34

You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and

retain them for future reference.

Your Fresh Air Dryer

The only tumble dryer to bring outdoor freshness to your clothes.

Conventional tumble dryers work by gently tumbling the load from the
washing machine. The load is tumbled in a current of warm air
evaporating the moisture until dry.

Your new dryer has been built using the latest Hotpoint technology and
comes with an additional fresh air feature. If you pre-select the feature,
during the cool down period, your dryer will draw in air from the outside
giving the load a smell and feel similar to that of line drying.

The dryer can also be used to give your laundry a quick 20 minute airing.

Due to the unique nature of the product we advise that the dryer is not
used in Fresh Air mode when there are unpleasant odours outside.

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Contents

Page

Introduction 2

For your safety 4-5

Electrical Requirements 6

Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 7

Where to put and vent your Dryer 8-9

How to use your Dryer 10

Sorting your laundry 11

Items not suitable for Tumble drying 12

Items requiring special attention 13

How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter 14

The Controls 15

Guide to Drying times 16

Caring for your Dryer 17

If something goes wrong 18

If it still won’t work 19

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
General Domestic Appliances Ltd., Morley Way, 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 ● Site the dryer vent hose outlet within 1 metre of a gas appliance flue

terminal.

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 ● 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 and grille provided with your dryer.
ALWAYS ● Finish every programme with a minimum of 10 minutes of the

tumble cool or fresh air 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 ● When connecting to a permanent vent kit always use the vent outlet

grille provided with your dryer.

ALWAYS ● Buy genuine accessories and spares.
ALWAYS ● Check that outdoor conditions favour the use of the fresh air cycle.

ie: you may not wish to use the fresh air cycle if a garden refuse fire
is burning nearby.

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 inserted into

BROWN
TO LIVE

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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