Hotpoint VTD 6000 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible causes / Solution, Dryer won’t start

Models: VTD 6000

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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 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 TIMER 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).

It is taking a long time to dry.

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).

 

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).

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Information

Important

 

 

Installation

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

Programmes

Start and

 

 

Laundry

 

 

 

Suggestions

Warnings and

 

 

and Care

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

 

Service

 

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Hotpoint VTD 6000 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible causes / Solution, Dryer won’t start, It is taking a long time to dry