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Contents

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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 requiring special attention

12

How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter

13

The Controls

14-17

Guide to Drying times

18

Easy Iron Programme

19

Caring for your Dryer

20

If something goes wrong

21

If it still won’t work

22

Key Contacts

back page

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Retention of this Instruction Book

This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details 
on the safe and proper use of the appliance.

If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind,
make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the
appliance and safety warnings.

If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from
Hotpoint Ltd., Celta Road, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.

Summary of Contents for TDL12

Page 1: ...USER HANDBOOK MODELS TDL12 TDL13 TDL32 TDL34 TVM35 You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference...

Page 2: ...mme 19 Caring for your Dryer 20 If something goes wrong 21 If it still won t work 22 Key Contacts back page 2 Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference...

Page 3: ...use NEVER Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting NEVER Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and detergent then well rinsed and spun NEVER Tumble dry articles that have had chemic...

Page 4: ...ol ALWAYS Clean the filter it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff after EACH drying cycle ALWAYS Observe the rules for drying garments In particular woollen articles should not be drie...

Page 5: ...g GREEN YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If a replacement plug is to be fitted the appropriate wire must be connected to the correct terminal as follows Connect Green Yellow to terminal marked Ear...

Page 6: ...the drum before you first use it to remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit NOTE When the dryer is in use avoid touching the back of the machine as it may be hot See The Controls FL...

Page 7: ...tained from your retailer or Spares Centre The Dryer dries your washing by drawing in air that is cool clean and relatively dry heating it and then blowing it through the clothes as they are gently tu...

Page 8: ...ularly important that the vent hose adaptor is fitted securely thus preventing any moisture laden air from being emitted back into the room NOTE The dryer should not be pushed so far back that the hos...

Page 9: ...red programme drying time See section The Controls The dryer will start providing a delay time has not been set WARNING WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY WARNI...

Page 10: ...ithout creasing To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying load the charts below show the approximate weights of some everyday washing items If you group small cotton or terry to...

Page 11: ...rainwear or any other articles which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances e g towels contaminated with hair lacquer Fibreglass e g some types of curtains Items which have been dry cleaned...

Page 12: ...tarch solution than you would when drying the items on the washing line Make sure that as much of the solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer Remove the items from...

Page 13: ...rip the centre rib and pull the filter upwards and forwards through the door seal see diagram Open the filter and remove the fluff that has collected on the inside Wash or vacuum clean the filter occa...

Page 14: ...required time Never wind the timer control anti clockwise This operation also starts the dryer provided the door is closed and the machine is plugged in The Guide To Drying Times section will tell you...

Page 15: ...GH HEAT or LOW HEAT depends upon the fabric you wish to dry see section Sorting your Laundry About 10 minutes before the programme is completed the heating elements will be switched off and the progra...

Page 16: ...ration also starts the dryer provided the door is closed and the machine is plugged in 1 Automatic Drying average loads 2 Automatic Drying large loads 3 Easy Iron Cycle 4 Timed drying up to 60 minutes...

Page 17: ...ic is cooled You should always allow the dryer to complete this phase By opening the door the dryer will stop and you can check the dryness of the load as often as you wish and if you want to remove o...

Page 18: ...er to dry than if the room is warm Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried with care and we do advise that you remove these items several times shake them and return them to the dryer THE...

Page 19: ...rogramme It has been designed to condition soften garments that have already been dried and left unattended in this state for a period of time All materials do not behave in exactly the same way when...

Page 20: ...y Regularly check and clean if necessary the vent hose and any permanent venting fixture to ensure that there has been no accumulation of fluff or lint during the drying process Clean fluff from the a...

Page 21: ...l set to zero 6 Have you used an extension lead Many are not suitable Try plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check 1 Have you forgotten to clean the filter Check it 2 Have you selected the c...

Page 22: ...ipment DIY repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under the Parts Guarantee If you do experience a problem w...

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Page 24: ...asked for the following information Name address and postcode Telephone number Model Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details of the query or fault Place and Date of purchase Please k...

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