Hotpoint TFA53 manual Items requiring special attention, Starched articles

Blankets and Bedspreads

The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course, vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the machine will have difficulty drying them properly. Blankets (and Garments) made from Acrylic fibres (e.g. Acilan, Courtelle, Orion and Dralon) must be dried with special care on Low heat setting. Overdrying should be avoided to ensure heat creasing does not occur.

Permanently pleated or creased garments

Starched articles

Your dryer will cope with such clothes very well, but you should always read the manufacturer’s drying instructions attached to the garment before you begin.

Starched articles should be dried together in the same load to avoid the distribution of starch to non-starched items. You should use a slightly heavier starch solution than you would when drying the items on the washing line. Make sure that as much of the solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer.

Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing dampness. If they are overdried the starch will powder, leaving the fabric limp - which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise!

Fabric conditioner

Home dry cleaning

To make sure all your tumble dried clothes come out really fresh and soft we recommend you use a liquid fabric conditioner in the final rinse of your wash. A liquid fabric conditioner restores bounce and softness and helps eliminate static cling.

WARNING: ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD LIQUID OR SHEET FABRIC CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO THE DRYER ITSELF.

Garments with the ITCL code may be cleaned using one of the Home Dry Cleaning Kits available.

The instructions supplied with the Home Dry Cleaning Kit must be strictly followed.