Hotpoint TCM580 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 TIMER knob has not been set properly (see Start and Programmes).

 

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

Its taking a long time to dry.

The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).

 

The water container needs emptying? The empty water light is on? (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).

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Information

Important

 

 

Installation

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

Programmes

Start and

 

 

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 You Must clean the fluff from the condenser Every monthCondenser Unit Open the condenser coverInstallation Control panel FeaturesDryer Description To open the doorChoosing a programme Start and Programmes1lb = 16oz Typical weightsLaundry Sorting your laundryDrying times Special clothing itemsSaving energy and respecting the environment General safetyMaintenance and Care Problem Possible causes / Solution TroubleshootingSpare 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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