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Important Information

Product Data...

(EU Regulation 392/2012)

Rated capacity of Cotton laundry for the standard programme at full load 

7 kg

Energy efficiency class 

C

The weighted Annual Energy Consumption (

AE

c

563.7

kWh

Consumption per year, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the
consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used.

This household tumble dryer is a 

Non-Automatic Condenser Dryer

Energy consumption : full load 

E

dry

4.79

kWh

, partial load 

E

dry1/2

2.57

kWh

Power consumption : off-mode (

P

o

0.06

W

, left-on mode (

P

l

-

W

Duration of the ‘left-on mode’ for power management systems 

-

minutes

The ‘standard cotton programme’ suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry that is the most efficient programme in terms
of energy consumption for cotton used at full and partial load is 

High Heat

Programme time (minutes) : weighted (

T

t

) full & partial load 

105

, full load (

T

dry

139

, partial load (

T

dry1/2

79

Condensation efficiency class 

C

Average condensation efficiency (%) : full load (

C

dry

76

, partial load (

C

dry1/2

77

, weighted (

C

t

) full & partial load 

76

Airborne acoustical noise emissions 

69

dB

(

A

)

re 1 pW

This data is also available on the website 

http://www.hotpoint.eu/hotpoint/

Condenser Unit...

!

You MUST clean the fluff from the condenser EVERY

month.

!

Failure to clean the condenser could cause premature

failure of your dryer.

Check that:
- The positioning arrows are 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 the unit is
pushed in fully, all 3 clips 
are re-secured and the
positiong arrows on the
front of the condenser are
pointing upwards.

Rotate 3 clips

STEP 1.

Open the condenser cover 

- hold the handle and 
pull towards you.

STEP 2.

Remove the condenser by
rotating the 3 clips then
pulling the condenser
towards you.
(There may be some water
in the tubes, this is normal).

Summary of Contents for TCFM 70C Futura

Page 1: ...eaning the condenser unit Cleaning the dryer Troubleshooting 11 Service 12 Disposal Hotpoint Guarantee 15 Hotpoint After Sales Service 16 GB English TCFM 70C Futura Keep this instruction booklet on ha...

Page 2: ...ycle 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 dryer without the filter...

Page 3: ...ergy consumption for cotton used at full and partial load is High Heat Programme time minutes weighted Tt full partial load 105 full load Tdry 139 partial load Tdry1 2 79 Condensation efficiency class...

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: ...r 1000g 2lb 3oz Large Tablecloth 700g 1lb 6oz Small Tablecloth 250g 9oz 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...

Page 8: ...duced spin in washing machine 1kg 2kg 3kg 40 50 50 70 70 90 Acrylics Low gentle Heat Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine 1kg 2kg 40 60 55 75 Times are approximate and can vary depending up...

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: ...tion Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety see Service Switching off the electricity Unplug your dryer when not using it when cleaning...

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: ...in the normal 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...

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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: ...y clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life UK 08448 225 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Appliance Registration We wan...

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