HOTPOINT VTD 6000 P (UK) User Manual

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

English

TVM560 TVM562

Contents

Important information, 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

Start and programmes, 6-7

Choosing a programme Table of programmes

Laundry, 8-9

Sorting your laundry Wash care labels Special clothing items Drying times

Information

Important

Installation Description

Programmes Laundry

Start and

Warnings and Suggestions, 10

General safety Disposal Saving energy and respecting the environment

Maintenance and Care, 11

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

Troubleshooting, 12

Service, 13

Hotpoint Guarantee, 15

Hotpoint After Sales Service, 16

! 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.

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance

and Care Service

Troubleshooting

Important Information

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.

- Make sure the arrows are facing 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.

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.

Installation

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 appliance.

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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.

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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.

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.

Information

Important

Installation

Description

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

Maintenance

and Care

Troubleshooting

Service

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.

Electrical connections

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

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The socket must be grounded.

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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.

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.

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

Model & Serial

numbers

Drum

Filter

Caution: Hot!

Control panel

Programmes Guide

Drying Guide

(TVM562 only)

TIMER/PROGRAMMES

ALARM Button

(TVM562 only)

Rating plate

Knob

Air Intake Vent

Vent Tube fitted here

Indicator

ACTIVE Light

(TVM562 only)

Information

Important

Installation Description

Programmes Laundry

Start and

DELAY knob

The Start button/light starts a selected programme (see Start and Programmes).

The HEAT button selects drying temperature (see Start and Programmes). OUT: Low Heat IN: High Heat

(TVM562 only) The ALARM buzzer signals at the end of a drying cycle (see Start and Programmes). OUT: Alarm OFF IN: Alarm ON

(TVM562 only) The ACTIVE indicator light signals that your dryer is in use. This light will glow when the Start button is pressed. It will remain on until the door is opened or the power is turned off. This light will be on during a delayed start programme.

(TVM562 only)

The Drying Guide allows you to consult a user friendly table of fabric types and load capacities. Model TVM562 also has an available Programmes Guide.

(TVM562 only) The DELAY knob (Delay Timer) sets a delay on the dryer’s start time. Rotate it clockwise until you reach the number of hours you want to delay the start time. If you go too far, turn the knob back counter

-clockwise (see Start and Programmes).

The TIMER/PROGRAMMES knob sets the drying time or programme: rotate it clockwise, never counter- clockwise until the indicator is pointing to the time or programme you want to select (see Start and Programmes).

HEAT

Button

START

Button

Model

number

(TVM560 or

TVM562)

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance

and Care

Troubleshooting

Service

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