Troubleshooting, Dryer won’t start | Hotpoint VTD00, VTD20 specs

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 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 PROGRAMMES knob has not been set properly (see Start and
		Programmes).
	●	The START button has not been pressed (see Start and Programmes).
	●	The START button was pressed with the door open. Make sure the door is
		closed before pressing the START button (see Start and Programmes).
		! If the START button is pressed with the door open the dryer will not
		start. Close the door, wait for a few seconds and then press the START
		button again (see Start and Programmes).

●You have set a delayed time (see Start and Programmes).

●The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).

●The temperature setting is not ideal for the type of fabric you are drying (see Start and Programmes).

●Auto Programmes require a HIGH temperature setting (see Start and Programmes).

●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).