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).

Hotpoint TCM580 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible causes / Solution