Hotpoint TCD970 manual Important Information, Priming the Water Collection System

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Important Information

For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below:

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Fluff Filter...

!You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle.

STEP 1.

 

STEP 2.

Open the door of your

 

Pull out the filter (using

dryer.

 

the two finger grips).

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 3.

Clean any fluff deposits from the filter mesh.

STEP 4.

Refit the filter - NEVER run the dryer without the filter in position.

!Failure to clean the filter after EVERY drying cycle will affect the drying performance of your machine.

-It will take longer to dry and as a result will use more electricity during drying.

Water Container...

!You MUST empty the water container after EVERY drying cycle.

STEP 1.

 

STEP 2.

Pull the water container

 

Empty all the water

towards you and remove

 

collected in the water

it fully from the dryer.

 

container.

 

 

 

STEP 3.

Refit the water container, ensuring that it is pushed fully back into position.

!The ‘Empty Water’ message reminds you to empty the water container at the start and at the end of each programme.

!Failure to empty the water container will result in:

-The machine will stop heating (so the load may still be wet at the end of the drying cycle).

-The ‘Empty Water’ message will tell you that the water container is full.

Priming the Water Collection System

When your dryer is new, the water container will not collect water until the system is primed... this will take 1 or 2 drying cycles. Once primed it will collect water during every drying cycle.

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Contents Instruction booklet Tumble DryerImportant Information You Must clean the fluff filter after Every drying cycleClean any fluff deposits from the filter mesh Priming the Water Collection SystemRefit the condenser unit You Must clean the fluff from the condenser Every monthOpen the condenser cover Installation To open the door FeaturesDryer Description Control panelUnderstanding the display DisplaySelecting your language Dryness levelsTimed drying Delay and Time to EndProgramme progress Memory button Start and ProgrammesChoosing a programme Special Programmes Programme option modifiersProgrammes Table Door Opening ControlsEmpty Water Container Sorting your laundry Typical weightsLaundry Special clothing items Drying timesDisposal of old electrical appliances General safetyRecycling and disposal information Saving energy and respecting the environmentMaintenance and Care Possible causes / Solution TroubleshootingProblem What to tell the Service Centre ServiceBefore calling the Service Centre Comparative ProgrammesPage Page Key Contacts