Hotpoint TDL52 User Manual

USER HANDBOOKMODELSTDL52TDL54TVM55You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference.

10Sorting your laundry1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups beforewashing and drying.2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and ey

11Wash Care LabelsMost of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with notrouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should

12Items requiring special attentionThe drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course,vary tremendously according to size and weight.

13How to remove and clean the fluff filterPosition of filterTo remove the filterA very important part of your dryer is the fluff filter atthe front ed

14The Controls - TDL52Timer controlHeat SelectionThe ‘Cool Tumble’phase Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) IndicatorTurn the timer clockwise

15The Controls - TDL54 and TVM55Setting DelayedStartProgrammeSettingProgrammeOptions(i) AutomaticDryingNote:Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat)

16The Controls - TDL54 and TVM55 (continued)(ii) Easy IronCycle(iii) TimedDrying(iv) Cool TumblePhaseAuto dry LightDrying LightHeat SelectionAlarm (Bu

17Guide to drying timesPlease note that the drying times stated below and on appliancecontrol panel; are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by

18Easy Iron Programme - Selected ModelsWhen to use‘Easy Iron’Important!Audio Signal‘Easy Iron’ provides a short programme consisting of approximately7

19When finishedAfter each loadAs necessaryLubricationCaring for your DryerYour tumble dryer needs very little attention. The following simplesteps wil

ContentsPageFor your safety 3-4Electrical Requirements 5Features - Get to know the main parts of your Dryer 6Where to put and vent your Dryer 7-8How t

Problem‘It won’t start’‘It is taking a longtime to dry’AutoProgrammesAny otherproblemFirst, don’t panic! There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for y

21If it still won’t work...Spare partsDisposal of your productif something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve beenthrough the check-list on

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3For your safetyNEVER ● Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer.NEVER ● Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer

4For your safetyALWAYS ● When the dryer is not in use, switch off at the wall, remove plug and close the door. ALWAYS ● Comply with the specified el

5Electrical RequirementsSupplyChangingthe fuseMoulded plugChangingthe plugRewirable plugChanging themains cableWARNING: This appliance must be earthed

6Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryerModel andserial numbersNOTE: if your dryer is new wipe outthe inside of the drum before you firstu

7Where to put and vent your dryerYour Tumble Dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hobcooker, heater, or eye level grill as flames from the bu

8Where to put and vent your dryerIn conjunction with the vent hose we recommend the use of aWall/Window Vent Kit. These are available from your retail

9How to use your dryer1. Plug in, switchon electricity.2. Sort your laundry(see section “SortingYour Laundry”)3. Open the door.Check that the flufffil