Hotpoint TFA53 - Manuals

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

15 The Controls Timer control Heat Selection Fresh Air Selection Drying Light Fresh Air Light The ‘Cool Tumble’/‘Fresh Air’ phase / Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Fresh Air Switch (OUT normal IN Fresh Air) Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time.The timer controls the d...

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 ...

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...

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...

General Domestic Appliances Ltd, Peterborough, PE2 9JB. PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. May 2003 Part No. 0766200140-01 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 compl...