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Problem:

The dryer won’t start.

Drying cycle will not begin.

Its taking a long time to dry.

Possible causes / Solution:

The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact.

There has been a power failure.

The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the socket.

You are using an extension cord?  Try to plug the dryer’s power cord 
directly into the socket.

The PROGRAMMES knob has not been set properly (

see Start and 

Programmes

).

The START button has not been pressed (

see Start and Programmes

).

The START button was pressed with the door open. Make sure the door is
closed before pressing the START button (

see Start and Programmes

).

!

If the START button is pressed with the door open the dryer will not 

start. Close the door, wait for a few seconds and then press the START
button again (

see Start and Programmes

).

You have set a delayed time (

see Start and Programmes

).

The filter has not been cleaned (

see Maintenance

).

The temperature setting is not ideal for the type of fabric you are drying
(

see Start and Programmes

).

Auto Programmes require a HIGH temperature setting (

see Start and 

Programmes

).

The correct programme has not been selected for the load (

see Start 

and Programmes

).

The flexible vent tube is obstructed (

see Installation

).

The air intake vent is obstructed (

see Installation

).

The permanent ventilation flap on the storm cover is obstructed (

see 

Installation

).

The items were too wet (

see Laundry

).

The dryer was overloaded (

see Laundry

).

One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (

see Service

), go through the

following troubleshooting suggestions:

Troubleshooting

Impor

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Inf
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Installation

Description

Star

and

Programmes

L

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W
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and

Suggestions

Maint

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Summary of Contents for Aquarius VTD00

Page 1: ...cover of this book The information can be found on the rating plate To the User You must read these instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference...

Page 2: ...s from the filter mesh For your Venting dryer to operate efficiently you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below STEP 4 Refit the filter Make sure the arrows are facing you STEP 5 Mak...

Page 3: ...Cleaning the filter after each cycle Check the drum after each cycle Cleaning the dryer Troubleshooting 11 Service 12 Spare parts Contents Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER GB English VTD20 VTD00 Keep...

Page 4: ...alls This is to ensure proper air circulation Make sure that the back vents are not obstructed Make sure you put your dryer in an environment that is not damp and has proper air circulation throughout...

Page 5: ...e 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...

Page 6: ...MER 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 T...

Page 7: ...th the HEAT button select a programme or drying time by rotating the PROGRAMME knob clockwise never counter clockwise until the indicator is pointing to the drying time or programme you want 6 VTD20 o...

Page 8: ...ase This is the programmes final phase Approximately 10 minutes before the finish the knob advances automatically to the Cool Tumble Phase After this the Buzzer will sound if selected and the clothing...

Page 9: ...ns could still be damp if you grouped cottons and synthetics together If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying Note The last 10 minutes of any time set is the Cool Tumble...

Page 10: ...ng machine Half Load Full Load 1kg 2kg 3kg 20 30 35 45 45 60 Acrylics Low gentle Heat Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine Half Load Full Load 1kg 2kg 25 40 40 60 Times are approximate and...

Page 11: ...r plastic plastic foam nappy pants or liners polythene or paper Do not tumble dry large very bulky items Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures Complete each programme with its Cool Tum...

Page 12: ...ing components which do not need lubrication Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety see Service Switching off the electricity Unplug you...

Page 13: ...TART button again see Start and Programmes You have set a delayed time see Start and Programmes The filter has not been cleaned see Maintenance The temperature setting is not ideal for the type of fab...

Page 14: ...parts have been designed exclusively for this appliance and not for other uses Before calling the Service Centre Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself see Troubles...

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Page 16: ...ation Help Desk UK 08709 066 066 Monday to Friday 8am to 7 30pm Saturday 8 30am to 5 30pm Sunday 9 30am to 3 30pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 Note Our operators will req...

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