Hotpoint Ariston TCHL 73C RG User Manual
Instruction booklet
TUMBLE DRYER
GB
English
TCHL 73
Contents
Installation, 2
Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
Water drain
Electrical connection
Before you start using your dryer
Warnings, 3-4
General safety
To minimise the risk of fire
Maintenance and Care, 5-6
Switching off the electricity
Cleaning the filter after each cycle
Empty the water container after each cycle
Cleaning the condenser unit
Check the drum after each cycle
Cleaning the dryer
Dryer description, 7
To open the door
The features
Control panel
Choosing a programme
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Installation
Warnings
Maintenance
and Care Description
Start and programmes, 8-9
The Controls
Programmes Table
Laundry, 10
Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Drying times
Troubleshooting, 11
Service, 12
Spare Parts
Recycling and Disposal
Product data, 13
! 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.
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Programmes Laundry Service
Start and
Troubleshooting
Product data
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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
appliance.
Minimum gap 10mm
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If you are going to
install the appliance
under a work counter,
be sure to leave a
Minimum gaps
15mm
10mm space between
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.
The appliance must be installed with the
rear surface placed against a wall.
Ventilation
When the dryer is in use, there has to be adequate
ventilation. Make sure you put your dryer in an
environment that is not damp and has proper air
circulation throughout. Airflow around the dryer is
essential to condense the water produced during the
washing, the dryer will not operate efficiently in an
enclosed space or cupboard.
! If using the dryer in a small or cold room some
condensation could be experienced.
! 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.
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.
! 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.
Water drain
If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be
plumbed into this drain. This does away with the need to
empty the water container. If the dryer is stacked onto or
installed next to a washing machine it can share the same
drain.
The height of the drain must be less than 3' (1m) from the
bottom of the dryer.
Remove the existing hose from
position shown in picture A.
picture A
Then fit a suitable length of hose to
position shown in picture B.
! Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked when
the dryer is in its final location.
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picture B
! If in doubt about any of the above consult a
qualified electrician.
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
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 at the front of the dryer
should never be obstructed (see
Installation).
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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,
water container and condenser are
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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Complete each programme with its Cool
Tumble Phase.
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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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Empty the water container after each
use (see Maintenance).
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Clean the condenser unit at regular
intervals (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
Maintenance
and Care
Description
Programmes Laundry Troubleshooting Product data
Start and
Service
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Warnings
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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.
The cool tumble phase should be used to
reduce the temperature of the items. 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,
especially lighters (risk of explosion).
! 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
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.
When finished drying, 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 on next page).
Removing the filter:
1. Pull the plastic grip of
the filter upwards.
2. Clean the filter and
replace it correctly.
Ensure the filter is fully
located flush into
the tumble dryer trim.
! Failure to empty the water container may cause
the following:
- The dryer will stop heating (so the load may still
be damp at the end of the drying cycle).
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Priming the water collection system
When your dryer is new, the water container will not
collect water until the system is primed.
This will take 1 or 2 drying cycles. Once primed it will
collect water during every drying cycle.
Cleaning the condenser unit
Periodically (every month) remove the
condenser unit and clean any build up of
fluff from between the plates by rinsing it
under the tap with cold water.
This should be done with cold water from
the rear of the condenser.
Removing the condenser:
1. Unplug the dryer and
open the door.
2. Pull open the
condenser cover (see
diagram).
Release the three
catches by turning 90˚
counter-clockwise
then pull on the grip and
remove from the dryer.
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Maintenance
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Description
Programmes Laundry Troubleshooting Product data
Start and
! Do not use the dryer without replacing
the filter.
Empty the water container after each
cycle
Pull the container out of the dryer
and empty it into a sink or other
suitable drain.
Replace the water container
securely.
! Always check and empty the container before you
start a new drying programme.
Clean the surface of the seals and replace,
with the arrows pointing upwards making
sure that the catches have been secured.
Service
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