Hotpoint TVFG 65 User Manual

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

GB

English

TVFG 65 Futura

Contents

Important information, 2

Product data, 2

Installation, 3-4

Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
Electrical connection
Levelling your dryer
Before you start using your dryer

Dryer description, 5

The front
The back
Control panel

The Display, 6

Start and programmes, 7-11

Choosing a programme
Programmes and Tables
The controls

Laundry, 12-13

Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Special clothing items
Drying times

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Information Installation Description The Display

Programmes Laundry

Important

Start and

Warnings and Suggestions, 14

General safety
Saving energy and respecting the environment

Maintenance and Care, 15

Switching off the electricity
Cleaning the filter after each cycle
Check the drum after each cycle
Cleaning the dryer

Troubleshooting, 16

Service, 17

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

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For your Venting 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.

STEP 4.

Refit the filter, with the
curved side towards you.

STEP 2.

Pull out the filter (using
the two finger grips).

STEP 5.

Make sure the filter is
pushed fully home.

- NEVER run the dryer
without the filter in position.

STEP 3.

Open the filter and clean
any fluff deposits from
the filter mesh.

! 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.

! You MUST clean fluff build up around the filter housing and the vent tube periodically, EVERY two or three months:

- Check the vent tube and any permanent venting fixture to make sure that there has been no accumulation
of fluff or lint, and remove it.

- Remove lint that collects around the filter and the outlet vents.

Product Data... (EU Regulation 392/2012)

Rated capacity of Cotton laundry for the standard programme at full load 6 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 a Automatic Air-Vented Dryer

Energy consumption : full load E

Power consumption : off-mode (P

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

Programme time (minutes) : weighted (T

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

3.51 kWh, partial load E

dry

) 0.14 W, left-on mode (Pl) 2.69 W

o

) full & partial load 74, full load (T

t

) 417.4 kWh

c

dry1/2

1.92 kWh

) 100, partial load (T

dry

dry1/2

) 54

This data is also available on the website

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Installation

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
top and any other objects on
or above the machine and a

Minimum gaps

15mm

15mm space between the
sides and lateral furnishings

or walls. This is to ensure
proper air circulation. Make sure that the back
vents are not obstructed.

●

Make sure you put your dryer in an environment
that is not damp and has proper air circulation
throughout, the dryer will not operate efficiently in
an enclosed space or cupboard.

! 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.

Ventilation

Permanent venting

In conjunction with the vent tube we recommend
using a Wall/Window Vent Kit, available at a retail
location or the nearest Spare Parts Dealer.

Wall mounting

1. Leave an opening in
the wall to the left of the
dryers proposed position.

2. Keep the tube as short
and straight as possible
to prevent condensed
moisture from backing up
into the dryer.

3. Similarly, the duct in
the wall should slope
downwards towards the
outside.

Window mounting

1. With a stacked dryer
the hole in the window
should ideally be made
below the vent.

2. The tube should be
kept as short as possible.

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Information Installation

Important

Description The Display

Programmes Laundry

Start and

The Dryer dries your laundry by drawing in cool, clean
and relatively dry air, heating it, and then distributing it
through the clothes as they are gently tumbled. For
optimum performance, the moist air is then blown out
through a vent tube at the back of the dryer.
When the dryer is in use, there has to be adequate
ventilation to avoid the back flow of gases into the room
from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.

Mobile venting

A vent tube must always be fitted when the dryer is
used in conjunction with Mobile Venting.
The tube must be fitted securely into the back of the
dryer (see Dryer Description). If possible, it is always
best to connect the tube to a permanent
outlet close to the dryer. If permanent installation is
not possible, the dryer will work just as well with the
tube passing through a partly-opened window.

! Ensure that the end of the tube is not directed
toward the air intake vent at the rear of the dryer.

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

Depending on how often you use your dryer, it is
essential that areas A and B are checked periodically
to remove lint or debris.
The vent tube adaptor must be fitted securely thus
preventing any humid air from being emitted back into
the room.
! The Dryer should not be pushed so far back that the
tube adaptor is pulled out of position or the tube is
squashed or bent.
! The tube should be kept clear of the air intake vent
and kinks or ‘U’ bends must be avoided as these will
obstruct the tube or trap condensation.

Warnings and

Suggestions Troubleshooting Service

Maintenance

and Care

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Installation

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Open window venting

The end of the tube
should be directed
downwards, to prevent
warm moist air from
condensing in the room or
in the dryer.

! Ensure that the dryer is adequately ventilated and
that the end of the vent tube is not directed towards
the air intake duct.
! The vent tube must always be fitted for optimum
performance.
! Make sure that the vent tube and air intake vents are
not obstructed or blocked.

! The dryer must not recycle exhaust air.
! Misusing a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard.
! Do not discharge exhaust air into a flue which is

used for exhaust fumes from other appliances that
burn gas or other fuels.
! Do not discharge exhaust air into an extraction
system or any duct with an extractor fan. This will
affect the way the thermal controls operate and can
result in a fire hazard.

Electrical connections

Make sure of the following before you insert the plug
into the the electrical socket:

●

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.

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.

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.

Levelling your dryer

The dryer must be installed level for correct operation.

When you have installed your
dryer in its final location check
that it is level first side to side,
then front to back.

! 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.

! Do not use extension cords.
! 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.

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If the dryer is not level, use a
wooden block to
support it while adjusting the two
front legs up or down, until your
dryer is level.

Before you start using your dryer

Once you have installed your dryer and before you
use it, clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust
that could have accumulated during transport.

Dryer Description

The front The back

Control Panel

Filter

Control panel

Model & Serial
numbers

Drum

Indicator

PROGRAMME

knob

Rating plate

Caution: Hot!

CLEAN FILTER

Icon

Air Intake Vent

Vent Tube fitted here

CHILD LOCK

Button & Light

HEAT LEVEL

Button & Lights

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Information Installation Description The Display

Programmes Laundry

Important

Start and

ON/OFF

Button

The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is running and
this button is pressed and held for more that 3 seconds
the dryer is turned off, it counts down 3, 2, 1, Off and
the programme is then cancelled.
Press and hold for more than 3 seconds and the dryer
reactivates.

The PROGRAMMES knob sets the programme: rotate
it until the indicator is pointing to the programme you want
to select (see Start and Programmes).

The OPTION buttons/lights select available options for
your selected programme. The lights indicate that the
option has been selected. If an option is not available
the buzzer will beep three times (see Start and
Programmes).

The START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected
programme. When you press this button there will be
one beep and the progress lights will flash to confirm
the action. When a programme is running, holding this
button in pauses the programme and stops the dryer.
The light is green when programme is running, flashing
amber if the programme has been paused or flashing
green if on standby waiting to start a programme (see
Start and Programmes).

Display Unit &

Selection Buttons

Buttons & Lights

Note: This light also flashes amber during the Post
Care phase of a programme.

The Display Unit gives an indication of the drying or
delay time together with icons that light to give warning
information and show the status of your programmes
progress. The three buttons below the display select
‘Automatic’ or ‘Timed Dry’ and if required a delayed
start (see Start and Programmes or The Display).

The CLEAN FILTER icon : gives a reminder
before every programme, that it is essential to clean
the filter every time the dryer is used (see Maintenance
and Care).

The CHILD LOCK button/light : Press and hold this
button after selecting your programme and any options,
the light turns on. This prevents the programme
settings from being changed. When the light is lit, the
other buttons are disabled. Hold the button to cancel
and the light will go out.

OPTION

START/PAUSE

Button & Light

Warnings and

Suggestions Troubleshooting Service

Maintenance

and Care

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The Display

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The Display has three main functions, each with its corresponding button.

Dryness Sensing Levels

After selecting a programme that has a Sensor Dry option, press and release the button until the required
dryness sensing level is displayed. If the sensing option is not available with your selected programme, the
display will flash and the buzzer will beep three times.
! Some sensing programmes do not have all five dryness level options available.

Dryness levels:

Damp Dry: 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 Dry: Dries your clothes ready to be hanged for final drying.

Use this programme if you do not need the items to be fully dry as it uses less energy.

Cupboard Dry: Dries your items ready to be put away.

Extra Dry: Dries your clothes ready to be worn.

Timed Dry

After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry option, press the button and the Timed Dry icon will
light, the display will reduce the selected time each time you press and release this button (see Start and
Programmes). Each programme that has a timed option has different times available and the selection of
up to 11 drying times will also depend on the heat setting that your have selected.

Each press of the button decreases the drying time.
If you change your mind, press the Sensor Dry button and the sensing level options are available.

If the Timed Dry option is not available the Timed Dry icon will flash and the buzzer will beep three times.
The selected time remains displayed after the programme starts and can be changed during the
programme if you wish.

Delay Timer

After selecting a programme that has a Delay Timer option, a delay start time can be selected.
Each press of the Delay Timer button advances the delay setting in 30 minutes increments from
to and then increments from to then and then after five seconds cancels the

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delay.
For delays of 10 hours or more the display counts down the time in hours until 10 hours, then the
display shows and then continues to count down in minutes.
For delays 9 hours or less the display shows hours and minutes and then counts down in minutes for
all of the delay.
After the START/PAUSE button is pressed the delay time can be changed or cancelled.
When the delay period finishes the delay icon is off and the Time to End is displayed.

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Time to End

If the delay icon is off the time displayed is the Time to End for the programme running.
When timed programmes are selected the time displayed throughout the cycle is the actual time remaining.
When Automatic programmes are selected the time displayed is an estimate of the time remaining. When the
programme is selected the display shows the time required to dry a full load, after around 10 minutes the controller
calculates a better estimate of the cycle time and this is updated during the programme.
The Time to End is displayed in hours and minutes and counts down each minute.
The colons between the hours and minutes in the display flash to show the time is counting down.
The display also shows if there is a problem with your dryer, if this occurs the display will show F followed by a fault
code number, the three option lights and the START/PAUSE light will also flash amber (see Troubleshooting).

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