Hotpoint TS13, TS14 manual Drying Times, Be careful not to overdry, After Tumbling

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Drying Times

The time needed for drying clothes varies according to the following factors:

1.The amount of water which is left in the clothes after washing.

2.The weight of the load. A smaller load requires less time.

3.The type of fabric. More absorbent materials will take longer to dry.

4.Whether the clothes are to be dried fully, or left slightly damp for ironing. (If you wish to remove items while they are still damp you may do so at any time.)

Be careful not to overdry

All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when ‘dry’, and this natural moisture should not be lost if the clothes are to remain soft and fluffy. What’s more, clothes that are subject to an overlong drying programme tend to wrinkle, and consequently need more ironing than usual, which gives you back the unnecessary extra work your machine was designed to remove.

As an approximate guide, the following table may assist you.

Material &

Spun Speed

 

minutes to dry

 

 

 

 

Heat setting

1kg

2kg

3kg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acrylics and acrylic

reduced*

50-60

75-90

 

mixtures

 

Low Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other synthetics

reduced*

25-40

40-65

 

Full Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All other materials

2,800 rpm

20-30

40-55

45-60

 

Typical spin dryer

Full Heat

 

 

 

 

800-1,100rpm washing machine

25-35

45-60

65-80

 

 

 

 

 

 

400-500rpm washing machine

30-45

65-80

85-100

 

 

 

 

 

All times indicated are markings on fascia around the timer knob and include 10 minutes cool down period. *Synthetics must be given reduced spin in accordance with garment manufacturers' recommendations.

If a Vent Hose Kit is fitted drying times will be slightly longer.

After Tumbling

Switch off the electricity at the wall socket and remove plug.

To avoid unnecessary creasing, the garments should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops.

All clothes lose lint as they wear. When clothes are hung on a washing line the lint is blown away by the wind. In a tumble dryer it is collected in the lint filter.

It is essential that the lint is removed from the filter every time the dryer is used.

Failure to do this will result in poor drying performance and may lead to mechanical or electrical breakdown.

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Contents
Compact Tumble Dryers User Handbook Models TS13 & TS14 15-16 Before you operate your DryerRetention of this Instruction Book ContentsGreen-and-yellow Earth Blue Mains Lead ReplacementElectrical Requirements Important Fitting a Different PlugGet to know the main parts of your Dryer Where to put your DryerBut a good tumble dryer can do much more than this What a Tumble Dryer DoesKits, is always fitted Tumble dryer gently tumbles the wetOutwards How to use your DryerPlug in, switch on electricity See Clean Replace Fluff Filter Select Time requiredOFF Sorting your laundry It is best to sort everything into fabric groupsMaximum Load Size Open the loading door by pulling the door handle forwards How to load DryerWash Care labels Making up LoadsItems not suitable for Tumble Drying Items requiring special attentionWool Starched articles Items requiring special attention contd Blankets and Bedspreads Permanently pleated or creased garmentsControls ‘Cool Tumble’ phase Setting the Timer and starting the DryerAfter Tumbling Drying TimesBe careful not to overdry As an approximate guide, the following table may assist youPart of the wearing, washing and drying process To remove the FilterSpare Parts Caring for your machineIf it still wont work If something goes wrongPage For further product information 08701 Key Contacts
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