Electrical Requirements
Check that the voltage stamped on the rating plate of your machine (it's at the back) corresponds with your house electricity supply, which must be a.c. (alternating current). We recommend that this appliance is connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched socket in a readily accessible position. Your machine is already fitted with a plug incorporating a 13A fuse.
If it does not fit your socket the plug should be cut off from the mains lead and an appropriate plug fitted. Throw away the cut off plug; do not insert it in a 13A socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Important – Fitting a Different Plug:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
| – Earth |
Blue | – Neutral |
Brown | – Live |
If you fit your own plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured 
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The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter ‘L’, or coloured red.
With alternative plugs a 15A fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box. In the event of replacing a fuse in the plug supplied a 13A ASTA approved fuse to BS1362 must be fitted.
If the plug is the moulded on type the fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement fuse cover has been obtained and fitted. A new fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest Hotpoint Service Office or local Electricity Company. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured marks or insert in the base of the plug.
Note: We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that can be switched off when the machine is not in use.
Mains Lead Replacement
Should the mains lead need replacing at any time please contact your nearest Hotpoint Service Office (see back page). A charge will be made for the replacement of the mains lead if you have damaged the lead or if you require a longer lead.
This appliance conforms to EN55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference.
WARNING - WHEN OPERATING THE DRYER, THERE HAS TO BE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO AVOID THE BACK FLOW OF GASES INTO THE ROOM FROM APPLIANCES BURNING OTHER FUELS, INCLUDING OPEN FIRES.
DO NOT discharge the exhaust air into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from other appliances burning gas or other fuels.
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