Hotpoint TS14, TS13 manual Before you operate your Dryer, 15-16

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Before you operate your Dryer

Using your new Tumble Dryer is easy. Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the very best results it's important to get to know your Tumble Dryer by reading right through this Handbook before using your machine for the first time.

WARNING: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU OBSERVE THE SAFETY GUIDELINES BELOW AND THE ADVICE GIVEN THROUGHOUT THIS HANDBOOK. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

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1.READ THIS HANDBOOK THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.

2. COMPLY WITH THE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS.

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3.SWITCH OFF AT SOCKET AND REMOVE PLUG AFTER USE – CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO TUMBLE DRYERS AND INJURE THEMSELVES.

4.MAKE SURE THE EXHAUST AIR GRILLE AND VENT HOSE (OPTIONAL EXTRA MODEL TS13) ARE NOT BLOCKED OR

OBSTRUCTED.

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5.MAKE SURE THAT THE MACHINE IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND HAS ADEQUATE VENTILATION. THE DRYER SHOULD NOT

 

RECYCLE EXHAUST AIR. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE ON A

 

 

CARPETED FLOOR WHERE THE PILE HEIGHT WOULD PREVENT

 

 

AIR FROM CIRCULATING AROUND THE BASE.

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6.

DO NOT OVERLOAD, OR LOAD ITEMS DRIPPING WET

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7.

ONLY TUMBLE DRY ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR TUMBLE DRYING.

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8.DO NOT TUMBLE DRY ARTICLES WHICH ARE:

INFLAMMABLE OR CONTAIN INFLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES; ITEMS

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TUMBLE DRYING ; OR ITEMS WHICH

 

HAVE BEEN DRY CLEANED.

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9.

CLEAN THE FLUFF FILTER AFTER EVERY LOAD.

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DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WITHOUT THE FLUFF

 

 

FILTER FITTED.

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NEVER TUMBLE DRY ARTICLES THAT HAVE HAD CHEMICALS USED FOR CLEANING.

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ONLY FIT GENUINE HOTPOINT SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.

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13.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STAND ON TOP OF YOUR DRYER.

IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR SUCH USE AND YOU COULD INJURE YOURSELF OR DAMAGE THE DRYER BY SUCH ABUSE.

14.WHEN SWITCHING ELECTRICITY ON OR OFF PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HANDS ARE DRY.

15.DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO TAMPER WITH THE CONTROLS OR PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.

16.NEVER SWITCH THE MACHINE OFF LEAVING A HOT LOAD IN THE DRUM. TERMINATE EVERY PROGRAMME WITH THE COOL CYCLE

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Compact Tumble Dryers User Handbook Models TS13 & TS14 Before you operate your Dryer 15-16Contents Retention of this Instruction BookImportant Fitting a Different Plug Mains Lead ReplacementElectrical Requirements Green-and-yellow Earth BlueWhere to put your Dryer Get to know the main parts of your DryerTumble dryer gently tumbles the wet What a Tumble Dryer DoesKits, is always fitted But a good tumble dryer can do much more than thisSee Clean Replace Fluff Filter Select Time required How to use your DryerPlug in, switch on electricity OutwardsOFF Maximum Load Size Sorting your laundryIt is best to sort everything into fabric groups Making up Loads How to load DryerWash Care labels Open the loading door by pulling the door handle forwardsWool Items not suitable for Tumble DryingItems requiring special attention Permanently pleated or creased garments Items requiring special attention contdBlankets and Bedspreads Starched articlesControls Setting the Timer and starting the Dryer ‘Cool Tumble’ phaseAs an approximate guide, the following table may assist you Drying TimesBe careful not to overdry After TumblingTo remove the Filter Part of the wearing, washing and drying processCaring for your machine Spare PartsIf something goes wrong If it still wont workPage Key Contacts For further product information 08701