Hotpoint THDP 871 manual General safety

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Warnings

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! The appliance has been designed and

 

built according to international safety

 

standards.

 

These warnings are given for safety

 

reasons and must be followed carefully.

General safety

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of knowledge if they are given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

This tumble dryer has been designed for home, and not professional use.

Do not touch the appliance while bare foot or with wet hands or feet.

Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug, not the cord.

After using the dryer, turn it off and unplug it. Keep the door closed to make sure that children do not use it as a toy.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the dryer.

Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision.

Children of less than 3 years should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

The appliance must be installed correctly and have proper ventilation. The air intake at the front of the dryer and rear vent behind the dryer should never be obstructed (see Installation).

Never use the dryer on carpeting where the pile height would prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.

Check to see if the dryer is empty before loading it.

The back of the dryer could become very hot. Never touch it while in use.

Do not use the dryer unless the filter, water container and heat pump filter unit are securely in place (see Maintenance).

Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry for maximum loads).

Do not load items that are dripping wet.

Carefully check all instructions on clothing labels (see Laundry).

Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.

Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures.

Complete each programme with its Cool Tumble Phase.

Do not turn off the dryer when there are still warm items inside.

Clean the filter after each use (see Maintenance).

Empty the water container after each use (see Maintenance).

Clean the heat pump filter unit at regular intervals (see Maintenance).

Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer.

Never climb on top of the dryer. It could result in damage.

Always follow electrical standards and requirements (see Installation).

Always buy original spare parts and accessories (see Service).

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Contents Contents Instruction bookletInstallation Where to put your dryerVentilation Water drainElectrical connections Before you start using your dryer Maximum loadGeneral safety Page Maintenance and Care Switching off the electricityClean the filter after each cycle Empty the water container after each cycleCleaning the dryer Cleaning the drumCheck the drum after each cycle Features Dryer DescriptionTo open the door Control panelDisplay Selecting your languageUnderstanding the display Dryness levelsDelay and Time to End Programme progressTimed drying Time to EndChoosing a programme Start and ProgrammesMy Cycle button Programmes Table Wool Programme DelicatesEasy Iron Programme FabricControls Option buttonsLaundry Sorting your laundry Drying timesMaximum load size Wash Care LabelsProblem TroubleshootingPossible causes / Solution Service Before calling the Service CentreHeat Pump System Spare PartsRecycling and Disposal Information Disposal of old electrical appliancesPage 5 1 2 1 1 8 4 0 N