Page 2 - Before you operate your Dryer
SAFETY GUIDELINES Page 1. READ THIS HANDBOOK THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. 2. COMPLY WITH THE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. 4 3. SWITCH OFF AT SOCKET AND REMOVE PLUG AFTER USE – CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO TUMBLEDRYERS AND INJURE THEMSELVES. 4. MAKE SURE THE EXHAUST AIR GRILLE AND VENT ...
Page 4 - Electrical Requirements
Check that the voltage stamped on therating plate of your machine (it's at theback) corresponds with your houseelectricity supply, which must be a.c.(alternating current). We recommend thatthis appliance is connected to the mainssupply via a suitable switched socket in areadily accessible position. ...
Page 5 - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer
Get to know the main parts of your Dryer Heat Selector Switch Mains On/Off Indicator Light Door Release Filter Assembly(on inside door) Exhaust Air Grille(beneath vent kit) Timer Knob Vent kit (optional extra Model TS13) 5 Where to put yourDryer There is no internal packing to beremoved before use, ...
Page 7 - How to use your Dryer
How to use your Dryer 1. Plug in, switch on electricity. 3. Open door. Press DoorReleasehandleoutwards(see page 16)Clean andreplace theFluff Filter 2. Sort your laundry(see page 9) 4. Load the Dryerand closethe door(see page 10) 7 WARNING:WHEN SWITCHINGELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURETHAT YOUR HA...
Page 9 - Sorting your laundry
NOTE: The dryer is only intendedfor drying articles which havebeen well washed in water anddetergent and have been wellrinsed and spun.1. It is best to sort everything intofabric groups.It is very important to follow carefullyeach garment manufacturer’swashing and drying instructions, asgiven on the...
Page 10 - Wash Care labels
Making up LoadsClothes should be sorted into loadsof similar fabrics before drying.Cotton which needs ironing can bedried to a suitable dampness. Towelsand other cotton items which do notneed ironing can be fully dried andthese will be ready to wear or storeas soon as they are taken from thedryer.He...
Page 11 - Items not suitable for Tumble Drying
● Woollens. Woollen items need asmuch care in drying as they do inwashing. The movement of thetumble-drying action causes thewoollen fibre to shrink and distort(see below). ● Garments with the ITCL code- Do not tumble dry. ● Large bulky items eg, continentalquilts, sleeping bags, pillows,cushions, d...
Page 13 - The Controls
Timer Control – Model TS13 To operate the dryer, close the doorand turn the timer control from thezero position in a clockwisedirection slightly past the requireddrying time, then back to set theexact time. The timer can be set to any time up to120 minutes and can be reset at anytime as required to ...
Page 15 - Drying Times
Be careful not to overdryAll fabrics contain a little naturalmoisture even when ‘dry’, and thisnatural moisture should not be lost ifthe clothes are to remain soft andfluffy. What’s more, clothes that aresubject to an overlong dryingprogramme tend to wrinkle, andconsequently need more ironing thanus...
Page 17 - Spare Parts
Your Hotpoint Tumble Dryer needsvery little attention. The followingsimple steps will keep it performingwell. When finished. Switch off electricityand remove plug, close the door. After each load. Turn the drum byhand to check that small items likehandkerchiefs do not get missed. ImportantCleaning 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. July 2002 Part No. 0366200001-01 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 comp...