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Troubleshooting

Problem:

The tumble dryer won’t start.

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 door is not closed securely?

The TIMER knob has not been set properly (

see Start and Programmes

).

The START button has not been pressed (

see Start and  Programmes

).

The filter has not been cleaned (

see Maintenance

).

The water container needs emptying? The empty water light is on? (

see 

Maintenance

).

The condenser needs cleaning? (

see Maintenance

).

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

see Start and Programmes, and see Laundry

).

The correct drying time has not been selected for the load (

see Laundry

).

The air intake grille is obstructed (

see Installation, and see 

Maintenance

).

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:

19509488602 TCAM 80  21/9/11  13:11  Page 11

Summary of Contents for TCAM 80

Page 1: ...ng the condenser unit Cleaning the dryer Troubleshooting 11 Service 12 Disposal Hotpoint Guarantee 15 Hotpoint After Sales Service 16 GB English TCAM 80 Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order...

Page 2: ...during every drying cycle STEP 1 Open the door of your dryer STEP 2 Remove the filter STEP 3 Open the filter and clean any fluff deposits from the filter mesh STEP 4 Refit the filter NEVER run the dry...

Page 3: ...pointing upwards The 3 clips are re secured back into their lock position STEP 3 Flush the condenser from the rear with water to remove any fluff deposits STEP 4 Refit the condenser unit ensure that t...

Page 4: ...sing 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...

Page 5: ...running for this to happen Note If the water container fills the indicator lights the heat is turned off and your laundry will not dry The TIMER knob sets a drying time Rotate it clockwise never coun...

Page 6: ...ng the TIMER knob clockwise 6 Press the START button to begin During the drying programme you can check on your laundry and take out items that are dry while others continue drying When you close the...

Page 7: ...z Tea Towel 100g 3oz Bath Towel 700g 1lb 6oz Hand Towel 350g 12oz Double Sheet 500g 1lb 2oz Single Sheet 350g 12oz At the end of a drying cycle cottons could still be damp if you grouped cottons and s...

Page 8: ...esses may not have the same drying time Quantity of laundry single items or small loads may take longer to dry Dryness If you are going to iron some of your clothes they can be taken out while still a...

Page 9: ...been treated with chemical products 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...

Page 10: ...earing 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...

Page 11: ...s not been set properly see Start and Programmes The START button has not been pressed see Start and Programmes The filter has not been cleaned see Maintenance The water container needs emptying The e...

Page 12: ...al unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and t...

Page 13: ...13...

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Page 15: ...s a result of improper installation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and fi...

Page 16: ...ell as accessory products that protect and hygienically clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life UK 08448 225 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 w...

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