Hotpoint Comprehensive Guide to Troubleshooting Tumble Dryer Problems
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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.

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

 

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There has been a power failure.

 

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

 

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

 

 

directly into the socket.

 

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The door is not closed securely?

 

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

 

 

Programmes).

 

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

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Information

Important

 

 

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 is obstructed (see Installation, and see Maintenance).

●The items were too wet (see Laundry).

●The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).

Description

 

Start and Programmes

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.

Programme finishes and clothes are damper than expected.

●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 other 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 are on, note down the lights and contact the Service Centre (see Service).

!For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 4 hours. If an automatic programme has not sensed the required final moisture in this time 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).

Laundry

 

 

 

Suggestions

Warnings and

 

 

and Care

Maintenance

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

Service

 

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Contents Tumble Dryer Instruction bookletPriming the Water Collection System Important InformationFluff Filter Water ContainerRefit the condenser unit Condenser UnitInstallation Features Dryer DescriptionControl panel Choosing a programme Start and ProgrammesDryness Sensing Levels Timed DryShirts High heat option Programme Options availableHanger Dry Light Dry Cupboard Dry Extra Dry CottonsWool Programme JeansDelicates Baby ProgrammeEasy Iron Programme SilkCuddly Toy Programme Heat & EnjoyEmpty Water Light / Container ControlsProgrammes knob Option buttons / lightsTypical weights LaundrySorting your laundry Drying times Special clothing itemsSaving energy and respecting the environment General safetyMaintenance and Care Drying cycle will not begin Its taking a long time to dry TroubleshootingProblem Possible causes / Solution Tumble dryer won’t startSpare Parts ServiceBefore calling the Service Centre Recycling and Disposal InformationPage Page Guarantee Free phone UK 0800 519 Republic of Ireland 1800 844 After Sales ServiceExtended Guarantees UK 08448 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313

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