Hotpoint TVFS 73 Instruction manual
Instruction booklet
TUMBLE DRYER
GB
English
TVFS 73
Contents
Installation, 2
Warnings, 4
Care and Maintenance, 6
Description of the tumble dryer, 7
Control panel, 7
Start and Programmes, 8
Laundry, 11
Troubleshooting, 11
Service, 12
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important information on installation and useful suggestions for
operating the appliance.
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Installation
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Where to install the tumble dryer
If the dryer is installed below a worktop,
ensure there are 10 mm
between the upper panel
of the dryer and any
objects above it, and 15
mm between the sides
of the machine and the
walls or furniture units
adjacent to it. This ensures adequate air circulation. Make sure the
air inlets on the rear panel are not blocked or
obstructed.
Ventilation
This appliance gently dries laundry by taking in cold, clean
and relatively dry air, heating it and passing it through the
fabric. To facilitate the drying process, damp air is expelled at
the rear, through a ventilation hose. When the dryer is in use,
there has to be adequate ventilation to avoid a back flow
of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels,
including open fires.
Mobile ventilation system
When using the tumble dryer with the mobile ventilation
system, a ventilation hose must be connected. The hose
should be securely fastened to the ventilation hole at the
rear of the appliance (see “Description of the tumble dryer”).
We recommend the hose is connected to an outlet near
the tumble dryer, if possible. If it cannot be installed in a
permanent spot, the tumble dryer will still function perfectly
well if the ventilation hose is passed through a partiallyopened window.
Make sure you do not point the ventilation hose towards the
air inlet, which is located on the rear of the appliance.
The ventilation hose should not exceed a maximum length
of 2.4 metres; it should also be shaken frequently to remove
any fluff, dust or water deposits inside it. Make sure you do
not crush the hose.
Fixed ventilation system
We recommend the ventilation hose is connected to a
ventilation system for windows or doors, available from the
retailer which originally sold you the appliance or from your
local spare parts stockist.
Wall ventilation hole
1. Leave an opening in the wall to the left of the tumble dryer
installation site.
2. Make the hose as short and straight as possible, in order
to prevent any moisture from condensing and leaking back
into the appliance.
3. The hole in the wall must also be straight and pointing
downwards, so that the flow of air coming out is not
impeded.
Areas A and B should be checked frequently, to prevent the
accumulation of fluff or debris, particularly if the tumble dryer
is used very often. The hose adaptor must be fitted correctly,
in order to prevent damp air from coming back into the room.
Window ventilation hole
The ventilation hole should be directly behind the dryer in
order to keep the hose as short
as possible.
Make sure you do not push the
tumble dryer too far backwards,
as this could lead to the
ventilation hose being crushed,
bent or even disconnected.
There should be no cuts, kinks
or “U”-shaped bends in the
hose, as these could impede
ventilation or trap condensation.
The end of the hose must be facing downwards, in order to
prevent the hot, damp air from forming condensation in the
room or the tumble dryer.
Make sure that the tumble dryer is adequately ventilated,
and that the end of the ventilation hose is not pointing
towards the air inlet pipe on the
rear of the appliance.
The ventilation hose must
always be fitted to ensure
optimum performance.
Make sure that the ventilation
hose and the air inlet vents are
not obstructed or blocked.
Do not let the tumble dryer
recirculate exhaust air.
Improper use of the tumble
dryer may result in fire hazards.
Ventilation through an open window
The air emitted by the tumble
dryer must not be expelled in
the same duct as used for the
fumes produced by different
appliances which burn gas or
other fuels.
Do not discharge the 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.
Make sure that the room in which the
tumble dryer is installed is not damp, and
that it is adequately ventilated.
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.
The appliance must be installed with the
rear surface placed against a wall.
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Electrical connections
If the tumble dryer is not perfectly level, use a wooden block
to support it while you adjust the two front feet, up or down
Once the tumble dryer is installed, clean the inside of the drum
Before plugging the appliance into the
socket, check the following:
Make sure your hands are dry.
The socket must have an earth connection.
The socket must be able to withstand the
machine’s maximum power output as
indicated on the rating plate (see Description
of the tumble dryer).
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The power supply voltage must fall within
the values indicated on the rating plate (see
Description of the tumble dryer).
Do not use extension leads. Do not pull the
power supply cable. Do not use multiple plug
adaptors if the appliance is fitted with a plug.
For appliances with fitted plug, if the plug is
not suitable for you socket outlet, contact a
qualified technician.
The dryer must not be installed outdoors,
even if the space is sheltered.
Once installed, the dryer’s electrical wire
and plug must be within reach.
The power cord must not be bent or
squashed.
Levelling the tumble dryer
The tumble dryer should be installed level in order to
operate correctly.
After installing the tumble dryer in its permanent position,
make sure it is level; check its side-to-side levelling first,
followed by front-to-back.
as necessary.
Before you start your dryer
before operating it and remove any dirt accumulated during
transportation.
If the plug being replaced is a nonrewirable 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 electric cord must be regularly
checked. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by service agent. (see
Service).
The manufacturer denies any
responsibility should any of these rules not be
followed.
If in doubt about any of the above
consult a quali ed electrician.
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Warnings
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! This appliance has been designed and built according to
international safety standards. These warnings are given
for safety reasons and must be followed carefully.
General safety
•This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
• This tumble dryer has been designed for
home, and not professional, use.
• Do not touch the appliance while barefoot
or with wet hands or feet.
• Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug,
not the cord.
•Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the dryer.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision.
•Children of less than 3 years should be
kept away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised.
• The appliance must be installed correctly
and have proper ventilation. The air intake
vents behind the machine, the outlet
vents and the vent tube should never be
obstructed (see Installation).
• Never direct the vent tube outlet towards
the air intake at the back of the machine.
• Never allow the tumble dryer to recycle
exhaust air.
• Never use the dryer on carpeting where
the pile height would prevent air from
entering the dryer from the base.
• Check to see if the dryer is empty before
loading it.
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The back of the dryer could become very
hot. Never touch it while in use.
• Do not use the dryer unless the filter, is
securely in place (see Maintenance).
• Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry for
maximum loads).
• Do not load items that are dripping wet.
• Carefully check all instructions on clothing
labels (see Laundry).
• Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.
• Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high
temperatures.
• Do not turn off the dryer when there are still
warm items inside.
• Clean the filter after each use (see
Maintenance).
• Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer.
• Never climb on top of the dryer. It could
result in damage.
• Always follow electrical standards and
requirements (see Installation).
• Always buy original spare parts and
accessories (see Service).
To minimise the risk of fire in your tumble
dryer, the following should be observed:
• Tumble dry items only if they have been
washed with detergent and water, rinsed
and been through the spin cycle. It is a fire
hazard to dry items that HAVE NOT been
washed with water.
• Do not dry garments that have been
treated with chemical products.
• Do not tumble dry items that have
been spotted or soaked with vegetable
or cooking oils, this constitutes a fire
hazard. Oil-affected items can ignite
spontaneously,especially when exposed
to heat sources such as a tumble dryer.
The items become warm, causing
an oxidisation reaction with the oil,
Oxidisation creates heat. If the heat
cannot escape, items can become hot
enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or
storing oil-effected items can prevent heat
from escaping and so create a fire hazard.
If it is unavoidable that fabrics containing
vegetable or cooking oil or those that have
been contaminated with hair care products
be placed in a tumble dryer they should
first be washed with extra detergent - this
will reduce, but not eliminate the hazard.
They should not be removed from the
dryer and piled or stacked while hot.
• Do not tumble dry items that have
previously been cleaned in or washed in,
soaked in or soiled with petrol/gasoline,
dry cleaning solvents or other flammable
or explosive substances. Highly flammable
substances commonly used in domestic
environments including cooking oil,
acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene,
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers. Ensure these items have been
washed in hot water with an extra amount
of detergent before being dried in the
tumble dryer.
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