Page 2 - Your Fresh Air Dryer
2 Your Fresh Air Dryer Conventional tumble dryers work by gently tumbling the load from thewashing machine. The load is tumbled in a current of warm air evaporating the moisture until dry. Your new dryer has been built using the latest Hotpoint technology andcomes with an additional fresh air featur...
Page 3 - Contents; Retention of this Instruction Book
Contents Page Introduction 2 For your safety 4-5 Electrical Requirements 6 Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 7 Where to put and vent your Dryer 8-9 How to use your Dryer 10 Sorting your laundry 11 Items not suitable for Tumble drying 12 Items requiring special attention 13 How to r...
Page 4 - For your safety
4 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 hoseto be obstructed. NEVER ● Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of the machine. NEVER ● Site the drye...
Page 6 - Electrical Requirements
6 Electrical Requirements Supply Changingthe fuse Moulded plug Changingthe plug Rewirable plug Changing the mains cable WARNING: This appliance must be earthed! R E F E R T O T H E R A T I N G P L A T E F O R V O L T A G E A N D C U R R E N TREQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for location.)The flexible main...
Page 7 - Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer
7 Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer Model and serial numbers NOTE: if your dryer is new wipe out theinside of the drum before you first use itto remove any dust which may haveaccumulated during transit. NOTE: When thedryer is in use, avoidtouching the back ofthe machine as it maybe...
Page 8 - Where to put and vent your dryer
8 Where to put and vent your dryer Your Tumble Dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hobcooker, heater, or eye level grill as flames from the burners could causedamage to your machine. When the dryer is fitted under a work surfaceallow space for air to enter the rear grille, 10mm above the d...
Page 10 - How to use your dryer
10 How to use your dryer 1. Plug in, switch onelectricity. 2. Sort your laundry(see section “SortingYour Laundry”) 3. Open the door.Check that the flufffilter is clean (seesection “How toremove and clean thefluff filter”). 4. Load the dryer,placing the clothescarefully in the drumpushing them wellto...
Page 11 - Sorting your laundry
11 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 this for each item before the washing stage. 3. It is...
Page 12 - Wash Care Labels
12 Wash Care Labels M o s t o f t o d a y ’ s f a b r i c s c a n b e t u m b l e d r i e d i n y o u r D r y e r w i t h n otrouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be driedaway from direct heat. The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giving fullwashin...
Page 13 - Items requiring special attention
13 Items requiring special attention The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course, varytremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are simplytoo big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the machinewill have difficulty drying them properly. Blankets ...
Page 14 - How to remove and clean the fluff filter
14 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 thefront edge of the drum. It’s there to trap the particles oflint and fluff which are normally blown away whenclothes are dried on the washing-line.if the f...
Page 15 - The Controls
15 The Controls Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Fresh Air Switch (OUT normal IN Fresh Air) Drying Guide Timer Fresh AirLight Drying Light Timer control Heat Selection Fresh Air Selection Drying Light Fresh Air Light The Cool Tumble/Fresh Air phase The Fresh Air /Cool Tumble phase Turn the t...
Page 16 - Guide to Drying Times
16 Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on the appliancecontrol panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by: Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning. The suggestedw a s h p r o g r a m m e f o r s m a l l i t e m s s u c h a s T - S h i r t s m a y s o ...
Page 17 - Caring for your Dryer
17 When finished After each load As necessary Lubrication Caring for your Dryer Your tumble dryer needs very little attention. The following simple stepswill keep it performing well. Switch off electricity and remove plug. Always clean the filter and turn the drum by hand to check that smallitems li...
Page 18 - If something goes wrong
18 If something goes wrong First, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for yourproblem 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 carryon without having to telephone your Service Office. If after t...
Page 20 - Ke y C o n t a c t s; Service; Extended Warranty
General Domestic Appliances Ltd, Peterborough, PE2 9JB. PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. August 2002 Part No. 0766200070-02 Ke y C o n t a c t s Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your co...