HOTPOINT TVF XT 75B GP (UK) User Manual
Instruction booklet
GB
English
TVF XT 75
Contents
Installation, 2-3
Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
Electrical connection
Levelling
Electrical connection
Before you start using your dryer
Warnings, 4-5
General safety
To minimise the risk of fire
Maintenance and Care, 6
Switching off the electricity
Cleaning the filter after each cycle
Check the drum after each cycle
Cleaning the dryer
Dryer description, 7
The front
The back
Control panel
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The Display, 8
TUMBLE DRYER
Start and programmes, 9-13
Choosing a programme
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booklet.
! 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.
Programmes Table
The Controls
Laundry, 14
Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Drying times
Troubleshooting, 15
Service, 16
Spare Parts
Recycling and Disposal
Product data, 17
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Installation
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Where to put your dryer
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Place your dryer at a distance from gas
ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops
because flames can damage the
Minimum gap 10mm
appliance.
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If you are going to
install the appliance
under a work counter,
be sure to leave a
10mm space between
Minimum gaps
15mm
the top and any other
objects on or above
the machine and a
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.
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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.
! The appliance must be installed with the
rear surface placed against a wall.
Ventilation
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.
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.
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.
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Installation
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.
! Do not use extension cords.
! The power cord must not be bent or
squashed.
! The power cord should be regularly
checked. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard. 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.
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Electrical connections
Make sure of the following before you
insert the plug into the the electrical
socket:
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Make sure your hands are dry.
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The socket must have an earth connection.
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The socket must be able to sustain the
machines maximum power, which is
indicated on the rating label (see Dryer
Description).
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Power voltage must be within the values
indicated on the rating label (see Dryer
Description).
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The socket must be compatible with the
dryers plug. Should this not be the case,
replace the plug or the socket.
! 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.
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.
Maximum load
Natural fibres : 7 kg
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Warnings
! The 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
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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
knowledge if they are given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
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This tumble dryer has been designed for
home, and not professional use.
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Do not touch the appliance while bare
foot or with wet hands or feet.
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Unplug the machine by pulling on the
plug, not the cord.
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After using the dryer, turn it off and
unplug it. Keep the door closed to make
sure that children do not use it as a toy.
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Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the dryer.
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Cleaning and user maintenance should
not be made by children without
supervision.
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Children of less than 3 years should be
kept away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised.
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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).
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Never direct the vent tube outlet towards
the air intake at the back of the machine.
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Never allow the tumble dryer to recycle
exhaust air.
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Never use the dryer on carpeting where
the pile height would prevent air from
entering the dryer from the base.
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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.
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Do not use the dryer unless the filter is
securely in place (see Maintenance).
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Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry
for maximum loads).
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Do not load items that are dripping wet.
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Carefully check all instructions on
clothing labels (see Laundry).
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Do not tumble dry large, very bulky
items.
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Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high
temperatures.
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Do not turn off the dryer when there are
still warm items inside.
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Clean the filter after each use (see
Maintenance).
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Do not allow lint to collect around the
dryer.
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Never climb on top of the dryer. It could
result in damage.
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Always follow electrical standards and
requirements (see Installation).
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Always buy original spare parts and
accessories (see Service).
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Warnings
To minimise the risk of fire in your
tumble dryer, the following should be
observed:
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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.
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Do not dry garments that have been
treated with chemical products.
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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.
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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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Do not tumble dry items containing foam
rubber (also known as latex foam), or
similarly textured rubber like materials.
Foam rubber materials can, when
heated, produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.
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Fabric softener or similar products
should not be used in a tumble dryer to
eliminate the effects of static electricity
unless the practice is specifically
recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener product.
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Do not tumble dry undergarments that
contain metal reinforcements eg. bras
with metal reinforcing wires. Damage to
the tumble dryer can result if the metal
reinforcements come loose during drying.
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Do not tumble dry rubber, plastic articles
such as shower caps or babies water
proof covers, polythene or paper.
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Do not tumble dry rubber backed
articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber
pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber
coated tennis shoes.
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Remove all objects from pockets, such
as lighters and matches.
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! WARNING: Never stop the dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are
quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
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Maintenance and Care
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Switching off the electricity
Unplug your dryer when not using it, when
cleaning it and during all maintenance
operations.
Clean the filter after each cycle
The filter is an important part of your dryer:
it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed
while drying.
Small items could also become trapped in
the filter.
When finished drying, therefore, clean the
filter by rinsing it under running water or
with your vacuum cleaner. Should the filter
become clogged up, the airflow inside the
dryer will be seriously compromised: drying times lengthen and you will consume
more energy. It may also damage your
dryer.
The filter is found in
front of the dryer
trim (see diagram).
3.Replace it correctly. Ensure the filter is
fully located flush into the tumble dryer
trim.
4. Remove any lint that has built up on the
inside of the door and around the door seal.
! Do not use the dryer without replacing
the filter.
Check the drum after each cycle
Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items
(handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind.
Cleaning the drum
! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel
cleaning agents to clean the drum.
A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless
steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of
water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner
from the wash. This coloured film will not affect the
dryer performance.
Removing the filter:
2. Open the filter and clean the
lint from the inside.
1. Pull the plastic
grip of the filter
upwards (see
diagram).
Cleaning
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External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts
can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Periodically 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.
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Remove lint that collects around the filter and the
outlet vents.
! Do not use solvents or abrasives.
! Your dryer uses special bearing components which
do not need lubrication.
! Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised
technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety
(see Service).
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