Hotpoint TDL14 User Handbook Manual

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USER HANDBOOK MODELS TDL14 TDL15 You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference. ...

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Contents Page For your safety 3-4 Electrical Requirements 5 Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 6 Where to put and vent your Dryer 7-8 How to use your Dryer 9 Sorting your laundry 10 Items not suitable for Tumble drying 11 Items requi...

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3 For your safety NEVER ● Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer. NEVER ● Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose to be obstructed. NEVER ● Direct the vent hose outlet tow...

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4 For your safety ALWAYS ● When the dryer is not in use, switch off at the wall, remove plug and close the door. ALWAYS ● Comply with the specified electrical requirements. ALWAYS ● Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has ade...

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5 Electrical Requirements Supply Changing the fuse Moulded plug Changing the plug Rewirable plug Changing the mains cable WARNING: This appliance must be earthed! REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT REQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for locati...

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6 Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer Model and serial numbers NOTE: if your dryer is new wipe out the inside of the drum before you first use it to remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit. See “The Controls” FLU...

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7 Where to put and vent your dryer Your Tumble Dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hob cooker, heater, or eye level grill as flames from the burners could cause damage to your machine. When the dryer is fitted under a work surface allow spa...

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8 Where to put and vent your dryer In conjunction with the vent hose we recommend the use of a Wall/Window Vent Kit. These are available from your retailer or nearest Spares Centre. Fitting instructions are supplied with the kits, which can be mounte...

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9 How to use your dryer 1. Plug in, switch on electricity. 2. Sort your laundry (see section “Sorting Your Laundry”) 3. Open the door. Check that the fluff filter is clean (see section “How to remove and clean the fluff filter”). 4. Load the ...

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10 Sorting your laundry 1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before washing and drying. 2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have done thi...

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11 Wash Care Labels Most of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be dried away from direct heat. The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giv...

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12 Items requiring special attention The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course, vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the machine...

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13 How to remove and clean the fluff filter Position of filter To remove the filter A very important part of your dryer is the fluff filter at the front edge of the drum. It’s there to trap the particles of lint and fluff which are normally blown a...

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14 TDL14 TDL15 Heat Selection The ‘Cool Tumble’ phase The Controls - TDL14 and TDL15 Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Timer Knob Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time. The timer controls the drying time for...

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Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on appliance control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by: Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the suggested wash programme for small items such as T...

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16 When finished After each load As necessary Lubrication Caring for your Dryer Your tumble dryer needs very little attention. The following simple steps will keep it performing well. Switch off electricity and remove plug. Always clean the filter an...

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17 If something goes wrong First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for your problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able to carry on wi...

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18 If it still won’t work... Spare parts Disposal of your product if something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve been through the check-list on the previous page: 1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains. 2. Call your near...

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General Domestic Appliances Ltd, Peterborough, PE2 9JB. PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. April 2003 Part No. 0766200138-01 Key Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specia...