Hotpoint TVF770 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible causes / Solution

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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.

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

 

There has been a power failure.

 

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

 

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

 

 

directly into the socket.

 

The door is not closed securely?

 

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

 

 

Programmes).

 

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 correct programme has not been selected for the load (see Start and Programmes).

The flexible vent tube is obstructed (see Installation).

The air intake vent is obstructed (see Installation).

The permanent ventilation flap on the storm cover is obstructed (see Installation).

The items were too wet (see Laundry).

The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).

Description

 

 

Programmes

Startand

 

 

Laundry

 

Programme finishes and clothes are damper than expected.

The display shows a fault code F followed by one or two numbers.

!For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 3 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).

If the display shows F10 or F15:

-Turn off and remove the plug. Clean the filter (see Maintenance). Then replace the plug, turn on and start another programme. If F10 or F15 is still displayed contact the Service Centre (see Service).

If any other number is shown: Note down the code and contact the Service Centre (see Service).

Suggestions

Warningsand

andCare

Maintenance

The display briefly shows

The dryer is in ‘Demo’ mode. Press and hold both the On/Off and

 

every 6 seconds.

Start/Pause buttons for 3 seconds. The display will show

 

for

 

 

3 seconds and then the dryer will resume normal operation.

 

Troubleshooting

Service

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Contents Tumble Dryer Instruction bookletFluff Filter Important InformationWhere to put your dryer InstallationVentilation Electrical connections Before you start using your dryerLevelling your dryer Open window ventingFront Dryer DescriptionControl panel BackChoosing a programme Start and ProgrammesEasy Iron Programme Wool ProgrammeProgrammes Programme What it does How to set itOption buttons / lights Controls Programmes knobDoor Opening Laundry Typical weightsSorting your laundry Drying times Special clothing itemsRecycling and disposal information General safetyDisposal of old electrical appliances Saving energy and respecting the environmentClean the filter after each cycle Maintenance and CareCleaning the drum CleaningProblem Possible causes / Solution TroubleshootingBefore calling the Service Centre ServiceWhat to tell the Service Centre Comparative ProgrammesGuarantee does not cover Guarantee is subject to the following conditionsYear Parts Guarantee Free Helpdesk ServiceUK 08448 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 After Sales Service