Hotpoint TS14, TS13 manual If something goes wrong, If it still wont work

If something goes wrong...

First, don’t panic!

There may be nothing wrong at all.

Look for your problem below, then check the things we suggest. More often than not, this will give you the answer to your problem, and you’ll be able to carry on without having to telephone your Hotpoint Service Office.

If after this you still cannot get your machine to work, follow the advice given below.

Problem	Check these things first
'It won't start'	1.	Is the machine plugged in and switched on at the socket?
	2.	Is the Timer Control set to the required time? (See page 13)
	3.	Is the door securely closed?
	4.	Has the fuse blown, either in the plug or in the main fuse box?
		(Try plugging in another appliance to check.)
		If the fuse has blown refer to the Electrical Requirements section page 4.
		Are the connections in the plug properly secured?

'It is taking a long time to dry'

1.Have you forgotten to clean the filter? Check it. (See page 16.)

2.Is the vent hose blocked? (See page 6.)

3.Were the clothes ‘dripping wet’ when they were put in? (See pages 9 and 15)

4.Have you overloaded the machine? (See page 9.)

5.Has the correct heat setting been selected? (See page 13).

Any other problem Have you re-read the instruction book?

If it still won't work...

Contact the Service Office

The model number of your machine (TS13 or TS14 for this machine), the serial number (found on front panel behind door).

DISPOSAL OF YOUR PRODUCT

To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely.

Remove all doors and lids (where fitted). Remove the mains cable (where fitted) by cutting off flush with the appliance and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to the electricity supply. To help the environment, Local Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of your product.

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:

Low Voltage Equipment 73/23/EEC 93/68/EEC

Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC

92/31/EEC

93/68/EEC

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