Hotpoint TCL780 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible causes / Solution

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Troubleshooting

One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions:

Problem:

Possible causes / Solution:

The tumble dryer won’t start.

The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact.

 

There has been a power failure.

 

The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the socket.

 

You are using an extension cord? Try to plug the dryer’s power cord

 

 

directly into the socket.

 

The door is not closed securely?

 

The PROGRAMMES knob has not been set properly (see Start and

 

 

Programmes).

 

The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed (see Start and Programmes).

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Information

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Installation

 

Drying cycle will not begin.

Its taking a long time to dry.

You have set a delayed time (see Start and Programmes).

The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).

The water container needs emptying? The empty water light is flashing? (see Maintenance).

The condenser needs cleaning? (see Maintenance).

The temperature setting is not ideal for the type of fabric you are drying (see Start and Programmes, and see Laundry).

The correct drying time has not been selected for the load (see Laundry).

The air intake grille or rear vents are obstructed (see Installation, and see Maintenance).

The items were too wet (see Laundry).

The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).

Description

 

Programmes Start and

Empty water light is flashing but the dryer has only been running for a short period.

Empty water light is on and the water container is not full.

The OPTION lights and the START/PAUSE light Flash amber.

The water container was probably not emptied at the start of the programme. Do not wait for the empty water signal, always check and empty the container before starting a new drying programme (see Maintenance).

This is normal, the light flashes when the container is full. If the light is on but not flashing it is just a reminder to empty the container (see Start and Programmes).

If the Option lights and the START/PAUSE light flash together with the Clean Condenser and Cool Tumble lights; Or the START/PAUSE light flashes together with the Clean Filter, Clean Condenser, Cool Tumble and

END lights on, then:

- Turn off and remove the plug. Clean the filter and the condenser

(see Maintenance). Then replace the plug, turn on and start another programme. If the same combination of lights still flash contact the Service Centre (see Service).

If the Option lights and the START/PAUSE light flash with any other combination of lights on: Note down the lights that are on and contact the Service Centre (see Service).

Laundry

 

 

 

Suggestions

Warningsand

andCare

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

 

Programme finishes and

! For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 3 hours. If an

clothes are damper than

automatic programme has not sensed the required final moisture in this time

expected.

the dryer will complete the programme and stop. Check the above points

 

and run the programme again, if the results are still damp, contact the

 

Service Centre (see Service).

Service

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Contents Tumble Dryer Instruction bookletFluff Filter Important InformationWater Container Priming the Water Collection SystemRefit the condenser unit Condenser UnitInstallation Dryer Description Control panel FeaturesTo open the door Choosing a programme Start and ProgrammesEasy Iron Programme FabricProgrammes Programme What it does How to set itOption buttons / lights Controls Programmes knobDoor Opening Laundry Typical weightsSorting your laundry Drying times Special clothing itemsRecycling and disposal information General safetyDisposal of old electrical appliances Saving energy and respecting the environmentMaintenance and Care Problem Possible causes / Solution TroubleshootingBefore calling the Service Centre ServiceWhat to tell the Service Centre Comparative ProgrammesGuarantee is subject to the following conditions GuaranteeGuarantee does not cover Year Parts GuaranteeUK 08448 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 After Sales Service

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