COMPACT TUMBLE DRYERS
USER HANDBOOK
MODELS TS13 & TS14
Before you operate your Dryer
Using your new Tumble Dryer is easy. Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the very best
results it's important to get to know your Tumble Dryer by reading right through this Handbook
before using your machine for the first time.
WARNING: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU OBSERVE THE SAFETY GUIDELINES BELOW AND
THE ADVICE GIVEN THROUGHOUT THIS HANDBOOK. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.
SAFETY GUIDELINES Page
1. READ THIS HANDBOOK THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
2. COMPLY WITH THE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. 4
3. SWITCH OFF AT SOCKET AND REMOVE PLUG AFTER USE –
CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO TUMBLE
DRYERS AND INJURE THEMSELVES.
4. MAKE SURE THE EXHAUST AIR GRILLE AND VENT HOSE
(OPTIONAL EXTRA MODEL TS13) ARE NOT BLOCKED OR
OBSTRUCTED. 5
5. MAKE SURE THAT THE MACHINE IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY
AND HAS ADEQUATE VENTILATION. THE DRYER SHOULD NOT
RECYCLE EXHAUST AIR. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE ON A
CARPETED FLOOR WHERE THE PILE HEIGHT WOULD PREVENT
AIR FROM CIRCULATING AROUND THE BASE. 5
6. DO NOT OVERLOAD, OR LOAD ITEMS DRIPPING WET 9
7. ONLY TUMBLE DRY ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR TUMBLE DRYING. 7, 8 & 9
8. DO NOT TUMBLE DRY ARTICLES WHICH ARE:
INFLAMMABLE OR CONTAIN INFLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES; ITEMS
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TUMBLE DRYING ; OR ITEMS WHICH
HAVE BEEN DRY CLEANED. 11
9. CLEAN THE FLUFF FILTER AFTER EVERY LOAD. 15-16
10. DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WITHOUT THE FLUFF
FILTER FITTED. 16
11. NEVER TUMBLE DRY ARTICLES THAT HAVE HAD CHEMICALS USED FOR CLEANING.
12. ONLY FIT GENUINE HOTPOINT SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES. 17
13. DO NOT 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.
14. WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE
THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY.
15. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS OR
PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.
16. NEVER SWITCH THE MACHINE OFF LEAVING A HOT LOAD IN THE
DRUM. TERMINATE EVERY PROGRAMME WITH THE COOL CYCLE
PROVIDED ON THE TIMER.
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Contents
Page
Before you operate your new Dryer 2
Electrical Requirements 4
Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 5
Where to put your Dryer 5
What a tumble Dryer does 6
How to use your Dryer 7-8
Sorting your laundry 9
How to load the Dryer 10
Items not suitable for Tumble drying 11
Items requiring special attention 11-12
The Controls 13
Drying times 15
How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter 16
Caring for your machine 17
If something goes wrong 18
If it still won’t work 18
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., Celta Road, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.
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Electrical Requirements
Check that the voltage stamped on the
rating plate of your machine (it's at the
back) corresponds with your house
electricity supply, which must be a.c.
(alternating current). We recommend that
this appliance is connected to the mains
supply via a suitable switched socket in a
readily accessible position. Your machine
is already fitted with a plug incorporating a
13A fuse.
If it does not fit your socket the plug should
be cut off from the mains lead and an
appropriate plug fitted. Throw away the
cut off plug; do not insert it in a 13A socket
elsewhere in the house as this could cause
a shock hazard.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
Important – Fitting a Different Plug:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow – Earth
Blue – Neutral
Brown – Live
If you fit your own plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-andyellow must be connected to the terminal
in the plug which is marked with the letter
‘E’ or by the earth symbol ( ), or coloured
green, or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter ‘N’ or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter ‘L’, or coloured red.
With alternative plugs a 15A fuse must be
fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the
main fuse box. In the event of replacing a
fuse in the plug supplied a 13A ASTA
approved fuse to BS1362 must be fitted.
If the plug is the moulded on type the fuse
cover must be refitted when changing the
fuse. In the event of losing the fuse cover,
the plug must not be used until a
replacement fuse cover has been obtained
and fitted. A new fuse cover can be
obtained from your nearest Hotpoint
Service Office or local Electricity Company.
The colour of the correct replacement fuse
cover is that of the coloured marks or insert
in the base of the plug.
Note: We recommend the use of good
quality plugs and wall sockets that can
be switched off when the machine is not
in use.
Mains Lead Replacement
Should the mains lead need replacing at
any time please contact your nearest
Hotpoint Service Office (see back page).
charge will be made for the replacement of
the mains lead if you have damaged the
lead or if you require a longer lead.
This appliance conforms to EN55014
regarding suppression of radio and
television interference.
WARNING - 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.
DO NOT discharge the exhaust air into
a flue which is used for exhausting
fumes from other appliances burning
gas or other fuels.
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Get to know the main parts of your Dryer
Heat Selector
Switch
Mains On/Off
Indicator Light
Filter Assembly
(on inside door)
Exhaust Air Grille
(beneath vent kit)
Where to put your
Dryer
There is no internal packing to be
removed before use, but do make sure the
drum is quite empty. We advise that the
drum is wiped out before its very first use
to move any transit dust or other matter
that may have entered the machine since it
left our factory.
As air is intended to enter the base of the
machine it should not be used on any
carpeted surface where the pile height
would prevent air flowing over the whole
of the base, ie. there should be a gap
between the floor covering and the base of
the cabinet.
Bathrooms and Shower Rooms
Regulations exist covering the use of
electrical appliances in bathrooms and
shower rooms.
It is important that no socket outlet is
provided in those areas and Hotpoint
recommends that its appliances are not
positioned there.
Timer Knob
Door
Release
Vent kit
(optional extra
Model TS13)
If you have any questions about whether
your proposed location complies with the
Regulations you should, for your own safety,
seek guidance from a qualified electrician.
Your Tumble Dryer should not be located
adjacent to a gas heater as flames from the
burners could cause damage to your
machine.
The Dryer dries your washing by drawing in
air that is cool, clean and relatively dry,
heating it to the required temperature, and
blowing it through the clothes as they are
gently tumbled. The moisture laden air is
then blown out through the front of the
machine. The amount of moisture varies
with the size of the load, the types of fabric
and how wet they were when put in.
The Dryer should be placed where air can
freely circulate around it, preferably near
a window which can be opened to reduce
the possibility of condensation occurring
while the Dryer is in use.
WARNING:
ENSURE THAT THE EXHAUST AIR GRILLE
(AT THE FRONT OF THE DRYER) AND
VENT HOSE (OPTIONAL EXTRA MODEL
TS13) ARE NOT BLOCKED OR
OBSTRUCTED.
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DO NOT ALLOW CLOTHES, TOWELS ETC, TO
HANG DOWN THE FRONT OF THE DRYER
INTO THE AIRSTREAM.
THIS OBSTRUCTS THE AIR FLOW AND MAY
DAMAGE YOUR DRYER.
DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER IN AN
ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT.
ENSURE THAT THE DRYER IS ADEQUATELY
VENTILATED, EG, BY OPENING A WINDOW,
SO THAT IT DOES NOT RECYCLE EXHAUST
AIR.
MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE
A FIRE HAZARD.
Vent Hose Kit for
model TS13
(Part No. 9037)
This is an optional extra for model TS13 and
its use is recommended where condensation
is a particular problem.
The Kit consists of an adaptor and flexible
hose which will take the moist air directly
from the machine and out through an open
window – thus avoiding a steamed-up
kitchen. This can be used in conjunction
with a Wall Vent Kit (Part No. 9028) or
Window Vent Kit (Part No. 9029) for
permanent installation.
Wall Hanging Kit
(Part No. 179314)
This allows the Dryer to be mounted on a
wall of suitable strength to take the weight.
Alternatively it should be used when the
Dryer is stood on top of a or work surface to
secure the Dryer to the wall.
NOTE: The Vent Hose should not exceed
2.4m (8 feet) in length and should be kept
free of any possible accumulation of fluff,
lint and condensate (water), by frequently
shaking it out.
Both the Vent Hose Kit and the Wall or
Window Vent Kits are available from your
retailer or nearest Hotpoint Spares Centre
(see back page). Fitting instructions are
supplied with all of these kits.
NOTE: It is essential that the storm cover,
supplied with the Wall and Window Vent
Kits, is always fitted.
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What a Tumble Dryer
Does
A tumble dryer gently tumbles the wet
clothes in a current of warm air after they
have been spun in a washing machine or
spin dryer. Moisture is evaporated until the
clothes are quite dry, much like a speeded
up version of what takes place outdoors in a
fresh breeze on a fine sunny day, in a clean
fresh atmosphere.
But a good tumble dryer can do much more
than this.
A good tumble dryer reduces unwanted
creases as it dries, creases that may have
been put in during spinning.
Drip-dry shirts dried in a dryer will be more
crease-free than the same shirts given the
same wash treatment and hung up to dry.
Most materials will benefit from this effect,
including cottons and linens, synthetic
materials and mixtures of both. In some
cases the need to iron will be eliminated,
but it is important in order to achieve the
maximum benefit that you should not
overload the dryer. It is better to dry two
small loads rather than one large load if
crease removal is important. This will use
slightly more electricity in drying than one
large load, but will save on ironing. If you
must iron then the maximum loadings given
in the instructions will give the greatest
efficiency in use of electricity.
Towels will be soft and bulky after drying in a
tumble dryer, nappies will be smooth and
fluffy, unlike the same articles which tend to
be flattened and stiff when dried statically.
Garments may be quickly aired after storage
or warmed before use.
Many fabrics used in the manufacture of
clothing and household textiles tend to
undergo some change of size when
laundered. This size change is due to
relaxation of the fibres, which have been
stretched during spinning and weaving, and
which tend to return to their unstretched
state when immersed in water. These fibres
normally stretch again in use, and even
hanging wet on a line stretches the material
to some extent. Tumble drying does not put
any tension on the fabric as line drying
does, and the difference may therefore
appear more noticeable when the garments
are dry.
How to use your Dryer
1. Plug in, switch on
electricity.
WARNING:
WHEN SWITCHING
ELECTRICITY ON OR
OFF PLEASE ENSURE
THAT YOUR HANDS
ARE DRY.
3. Open door.
Press Door
Release
handle
outwards
(see page 16)
Clean and
replace the
Fluff Filter
5. Select
time required.
Turn timer knob clockwise
to time required
The Dryer
will start
(see page 13)
ON
2. Sort your
laundry
(see page 9)
4. Load the
Dryer
and close
the door
(see page 10)
6. Select heat setting
Push in for full heat
for cottons, linens & synthetics
Low setting – button out for
acrylics and acrylic mixtures
High for cottons, synthetics and linens
Model TS14 Model TS13
Push in
for
full heat
Button
out for
low heat
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7. When finished take out laundry.
8. Clean and
replace
Fluff Filter
(see page 16)
9.
Switch off electricity
and remove plug from
socket
WARNING:
WHEN SWITCHING
ELECTRICITY ON OR
OFF PLEASE ENSURE
THAT YOUR HANDS
ARE DRY.
OFF
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Sorting your laundry
NOTE: The dryer is only intended
for drying articles which have
been well washed in water and
detergent and have been well
rinsed and spun.
1. It is best to sort everything into
fabric groups.
It is very important to follow carefully
each garment manufacturer’s
washing and drying instructions, as
given on the Care Label attached to
the garment.
The same grouping applies to
washing machines, so you will
probably already have done this
when preparing your wash.
2. See that all zips are closed, hooks
and eyes are fastened, and belts,
strings etc. are tied loosely in bows.
Once again, you will normally have
already done this at the washing
stage.
3. It is important to extract as much
water as possible from each item
before loading. This will save you
time and money.
Do not overspin easy-care fabrics in
your automatic washing machine or
spin dryer. These fabrics dry quickly
in a tumble dryer and many of them
do not need ironing at all if they are
dried in small loads.
Fabric conditioner will give even
more softness to all fabrics and is
invaluable for controlling the static
electricity which causes easy-care
fabrics to cling and attract dirt.
4. Make sure, by referring to the
section on page 11, that items to be
dried are suitable for tumble drying,
or are not of the type requiring
‘special attention’ (see pages 11 &
12).
Articles that contain safety pins, hair
grips, metal fastenings or stiffening
(eg, bra wires) that may become
detached should not be placed in
laundry appliances. If they tumble
free they could they could interfere
with mechanical or electrical parts of
your washer or dryer.
Maximum Load Size
Maximum loads are:
Cottons 3 kg (6
Synthetics and mixtures
1
1kg (2
/41b.) for minimum creasing
1
2kg (4
/21b.) if creasing
1
/2Ib.)
unimportant
Synthetic fibres require more space
to tumble dry without creasing
therefore the maximum load is
reduced compared to that of cottons.
WARNING – CLOTHES SHOULD
NEVER BE LOADED DRIPPING
WET.
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Making up Loads
Clothes should be sorted into loads
of similar fabrics before drying.
Cotton which needs ironing can be
dried to a suitable dampness. Towels
and other cotton items which do not
need ironing can be fully dried and
these will be ready to wear or store
as soon as they are taken from the
dryer.
Heavy fabrics should be dried
separately from lightweight fabrics.
Loose belts, apron strings etc.
should be tied and zip fasteners fully
closed before being placed in the
dryer. Garments like jeans should be
turned inside out to avoid damage to
the drum by metal studs.
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.
5. Close the door firmly so that it clicks.
This indicates that the latch has been
engaged.
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.
A lot of garments now have washcare
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. If
you find labels like the following. This
is what they mean.
Tumble dry at hlgh heat settlng.
WARNING – DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS
COULD RESULT IN POORER DRYING
PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE
HAZARD.
How to load the
Dryer
1. Open the loading door by pulling the
door handle forwards.
2. Before loading the Dryer, make sure
the fluff filter is in position and clean
(see page 16).
3. If your Dryer is brand new, wipe out the
inside of the drum before you first use
it, to remove any dust which may have
accumulated during transit.
4. To load, place the clothes carefully in
the drum pushing them well towards
the back and clear of the door seal.
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Tumble dry at low heat settlng.
Do not tumble dry.
Items not suitable for Tumble Drying
● Those containing foam rubber or
rubber-like materials or plastic
film, eg, pillows, cushions, PVC
rainwear, or any other articles
which are inflammable.
● Items contaminated with
inflammable substances, eg,
petrol, oil, paint, cleaning
solvents, wax, creams, cooking
fat or oil, or eg, towels
contaminated with hair lacquer.
Such substances can cause fires
when exposed to high
temperatures such as in a tumble
dryer. For the same reason you
must not tumble dry rubber, foam
rubber, plastic, plastic foam,
nappy pants and liners, polythene
and paper.
● Fibreglass (eg, 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
(see below).
● Garments with the ITCL code
- Do not tumble dry.
● Large bulky items eg, continental
quilts, sleeping bags, pillows,
cushions, double blankets and
large bedspreads. These expand
when drying and would prevent
air flow 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.
Items requiring special attention
Wool:
Woollen articles should not be dried
in a tumble dryer unless they are
labelled ‘Superwash’, ‘ Machinewashable’ or have the ‘May be
tumble dried’ symbol . If in any
doubt do not tumble dry wool. Unlike
other materials, the mechanism of
wool shrinkage is irreversible, ie, it
will not stretch back to its original size
and shape.
Very heavy woollens. Although
ordinary woollens should NOT be
tumble dried, it is possible to part-dry
some very thick woollens - such as
football socks and heavy-knit
fisherman’s jerseys- by carefully
following these instructions:
1. Put four dry, medium sized turkish
towels in the drum, close the door
and set the Timer Knob to 30
minutes. Close the door to start the
programme.
2. Just before the programme enters
the ‘Cool Tumble’ phase, open the
door, place the woollens in the warm
towels and reset the Timer Knob to
30 minutes.
3. Again, just before the ‘Cool Tumble’
phase, remove the woollens. This will
give a drying time with heat of approx.
15-18 min. You will find that a great deal
of moisture has been removed.
(Remember that while the items are
still warm, they will appear moister
than they in fact are.)
4. Gently pull the garments into shape and
complete the drying away from direct
heat.
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Items requiring special attention (cont'd)
Blankets and Bedspreads
The drying requirements for blankets
and bedspreads will, of course, vary
tremendously according to size and
weight. Your Dryer will do a splendid
job, often restoring the soft, fluffy feel
they had when new. Some, however
are, simply too big. If you have
difficulty getting them into the Dryer,
the machine will have difficulty in
drying them properly. During the
drying period remove blankets and
other large items, shake and reload.
This will ensure more even drying.
Blankets made from acrylic fibres
(eg, Acrilan, Courtelle, Orlon and
Dralon) must be dried with special
care. Overdrying should be avoided
to ensure heat creasing does not
occur.
It will help if you test them
occasionally during the programme
to see how they are coming along.
Permanently pleated or creased
garments
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.
Remove the items from the Dryer as
soon as they reach ironing
dampness. If they are over-dried, the
starch will powder, leaving the fabric
limp – which rather defeats the
purpose of the exercise!
Fabric conditioner
To make sure all your tumble dried
clothes come out really fresh and soft
we recommend you use a fabric
conditioner, such as Comfort, in the
final rinse of your wash. A fabric
conditioner restores bounce and
softness to everything when it comes
out of the Dryer. Using a fabric
conditioner also helps eliminate static
cling, which can be so irritating and
uncomfortable, and thus makes
ironing easier.
WARNING: ON NO ACCOUNT
SHOULD LIQUID FABRIC
CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO
THE DRYER ITSELF.
Starched articles
Starched articles should be dried
together in the same load, to avoid
the distribution of starch to nonstarched 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.
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The Controls
Timer Control – Model TS13
To operate the dryer, close the door
and turn the timer control from the
zero position in a clockwise
direction slightly past the required
drying time, then back to set the
exact time.
The timer can be set to any time up to
120 minutes and can be reset at any
time as required to increase or
reduce the time to dry. The timer is
electrically driven and will therefore
only advance when there is power
supplied to the dryer and the dryer
door is closed. The time indicated on
the timer includes approximately 10
minutes of tumble with the heat off.
Note that the dryer must never be
turned off leaving the clothes in the
drum without first completing the
heat off cool-down period.
Timer Control – Model TS14
To operate the dryer, close the door
and turn the timer control clockwise
from 120 to the required drying time.
The timer can be set to any time up to
120 minutes and can be reset at any
time as required to increase or
reduce the time to dry, but in doing
so the timer knob must only be
turned clockwise. Turning the timer
backwards will cause damage and it
must therefore be turned forwards
even to reach ‘Off’ position. The
timer is electrically driven and will
therefore only advance when there is
power supplied to the dryer and the
dryer door is closed. The time
indicated on the timer includes
approximately 10 minutes of tumble
with the heat off. Note that the dryer
should never be turned off leaving
the clothes in the drum without first
completing the heat off cool-down
period.
Heat Control Switch
Low heat is obtained with the switch
OUT and should be used to dry
acrylics and acrylic mixtures
(excluding wool mixtures). Full heat
is obtained by pressing the switch IN,
and should be used to dry other
materials (excluding wool and wool
mixtures). For instructions
concerning wool see page 11.
Automatic Door Switch
The dryer will stop when the door is
opened and will restart when the
door is closed, allowing items to be
added to or taken from the machine
without the need to reset the
controls.
Mains Light
This light indicates that there is
power being supplied to the dryer
when the wall socket is switched on.
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Setting the Timer and starting the
Dryer
Consult the Drying Guide (on the
opposite page) for drying times
(times are also shown on the facia
panel) and set the Timer by turning it
clockwise to the required time. This
will start the Dryer provided the door
is closed and the Dryer plugged in.
You can check the dryness of the
load as often as you wish - and, if
you want to, remove some items
before they are fully dry. (This is
particularly useful for a mixed load
where you want to iron some items
but leave others to be fully dried.)
If the door is opened, while the Dryer
is in use, it will stop. The programme
will resume from where it left off as
soon as the door is reclosed without
need to reset the Timer.
Should you wish, of course, the
Timer can be reset at any stage of the
programme.
WARNING: CHILDREN HAVE
BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO
TUMBLE DRYERS AND INJURE
THEMSELVES. SWITCH OFF AT
SOCKET AND REMOVE PLUG
AFTER USE.
and reduces the temperature of the
load. Never switch off the Dryer
leaving a hot load in the drum. You
must always terminate a programme
with a cool tumble phase.
The ‘Cool Tumble’ phase
As the minutes tick by, the Timer will
move towards the OFF (O) position.
Approximately 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 allow
the Dryer to complete the ‘Cool
Tumble’ phase before removing the
clothes as this minimises creasing
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Drying Times
The time needed for drying clothes
varies according to the following
factors:
Be careful not to overdry
All fabrics contain a little natural
moisture even when ‘dry’, and this
natural moisture should not be lost if
1. The amount of water which is left
in the clothes after washing.
2. The weight of the load. A smaller
load requires less time.
3. The type of fabric. More
absorbent materials will take longer
to dry.
4. Whether the clothes are to be
the clothes are to remain soft and
fluffy. What’s more, clothes that are
subject to an overlong drying
programme tend to wrinkle, and
consequently need more ironing than
usual, which gives you back the
unnecessary extra work your
machine was designed to remove.
dried fully, or left slightly damp for
ironing. (If you wish to remove items
while they are still damp you may do
so at any time.)
As an approximate guide, the following table may assist you.
Material &
Heat setting
Acrylics and acrylic
mixtures
Low Heat
Other synthetics
Full Heat
All other materials
Full Heat 800-1,100rpm washing machine 25-35 45-60 65-80
Spun Speed
reduced*
reduced*
2,800 rpm
Typical spin dryer
400-500rpm washing machine 30-45 65-80 85-100
1kg 2kg 3kg
50-60
25-40 40-65
20-30 40-55 45-60
minutes to dry
75-90
All times indicated are markings on fascia around the timer knob and include 10 minutes cool down period.
*Synthetics must be given reduced spin in accordance with garment manufacturers' recommendations.
If a Vent Hose Kit is fitted drying times will be slightly longer.
After Tumbling
Switch off the electricity at the wall
socket and remove plug.
To avoid unnecessary creasing, the
garments should be removed from
the dryer as soon as it stops.
It is essential that the lint is
removed from the filter every time
the dryer is used.
Failure to do this will result in poor
drying performance and may lead to
mechanical or electrical breakdown.
All clothes lose lint as they wear.
When clothes are hung on a washing
line the lint is blown away by the
wind. In a tumble dryer it is collected
in the lint filter.
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How to remove and
clean the Fluff Filter
A very important part of your Dryer is
the filter located on the inside of the
door. It is 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
increased.
The Vent Hose, if fitted (see pages 5
and 6), should be kept free of any
possible accumulation of fluff, lint and
condensate (water) by frequently
shaking it out.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE
THE DRYER WITHOUT CLEANING
THE FILTER AFTER EACH
DRYING CYCLE. FAILURE TO
CLEAN THE FILTER MAY RESULT
IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
DO NOT ALLOW LINT TO
COLLECT AROUND THE DRYER.
To remove the Filter
Simply place your fingers into the
section provided at the top of the
filter (see diagram below) and pull
filter upwards.
You can now remove the fluff that has
collected on the mesh.
Don’t be alarmed at the amount of
fluff you may find on the filter; it’s all
part of the wearing, washing and
drying process.
To replace the filter push firmly into
position on the inside of the door.
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WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE
THE DRYER WITHOUT THE
FILTER IN POSITION.
Caring for your
machine
Your Hotpoint Tumble Dryer needs
very little attention. The following
simple steps will keep it performing
well.
When finished. Switch off electricity
and remove plug, close the door.
After each load. Turn the drum by
hand to check that small items like
handkerchiefs do not get missed.
Important
Cleaning the Filter: It is essential
that the lint is removed from the
filter every time the Dryer is used.
Failure to do this will result in
poor drying performance and may
lead to mechanical or electrical
breakdown.
Occasionally wash the filter in tepid
water and lightly use an old toothbrush to
remove any lint present after normal
cleaning. Ensure filter is completely
dry before re-using.
Every week. Wipe out the drum with
a damp cloth.
As necessary. Clean exterior metal
and plastic surfaces with a damp
cloth or silicon polish only.
Hotpoint strongly recommends that
all of its appliances are regularly
checked for electrical and
mechanical safety.
Lubrication: Your tumble dryer uses
special bearing components.
Lubrication by the user is not
necessary and must not be
attempted .
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 Hotpoint’s Parts
Guarantee.
If you do experience a problem with
the appliance don’t take risks, call in
Hotpoint’s own Service Engineer, see KEY
CONTACTS (back cover).
Our spare parts are designed
exclusively to fit only Hotpoint
appliances. Do not use them for any
other purpose as you may create a
safety hazard.
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.
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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 Hotpoint Service
Office.
If after this you still cannot get your machine to work, follow the advice given below.
Problem Check these things first
'It won't start' 1. Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket?
'It is taking a long
time to dry' 2. Is the vent hose blocked? (See page 6.)
Any other problem Have you re-read the instruction book?
2. Is the Timer Control set to the required time? (See page 13)
3. Is the door securely closed?
4. Has the fuse blown, either in the plug or in the main fuse box?
(Try plugging in another appliance to check.)
If the fuse has blown refer to the Electrical Requirements section page 4.
Are the connections in the plug properly secured?
1. Have you forgotten to clean the filter? Check it. (See page 16.)
3. Were the clothes ‘dripping wet’ when they were put in?
4. Have you overloaded the machine? (See page 9.)
5. Has the correct heat setting been selected? (See page 13).
(See pages 9 and 15)
If it still won't work...
Contact the Service Office
The model number of your machine
(TS13 or TS14 for this machine), the serial
number (found on front panel behind door).
DISPOSAL OF YOUR PRODUCT
To minimise the risk of injury to
children please dispose of your
product carefully and safely.
Remove all doors and lids (where
fitted). Remove the mains cable
(where fitted) by cutting off flush
with the appliance and always
ensure that no plug is left in a
condition where it could be
connected to the electricity supply.
To help the environment, Local
Authority instructions should be
followed for the disposal of your
product.
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This appliance conforms to the following
EEC Directives:
Low Voltage Equipment
73/23/EEC
93/68/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89/336/EEC
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
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: (01) 842 6836
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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