Hotpoint Clothes Dryer V3D00 User Manual

Instructions  
V3D00  
 
For your safety  
IMPORTANT  
Using your Tumble Dryer is easy.  
Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your  
Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time.  
NEVER Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer.  
NEVER Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose  
to be obstructed.  
NEVER Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of the  
machine.  
NEVER Allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air.  
NEVER Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum.  
NEVER Tumble dry without the filter in position.  
NEVER Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place  
dripping wet items in the drum.  
NEVER Use the dryer on a carpeted floor where the pile height would  
prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.  
NEVER Allow lint to collect around the dryer.  
NEVER Add liquid or sheet fabric conditioner to the dryer, use liquid  
conditioner in the final rinse of your wash.  
NEVER Use the dryer for commercial drying, the dryer is only suitable for  
domestic use.  
NEVER Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting.  
NEVER Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and  
detergent then well rinsed and spun.  
NEVER Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning.  
NEVER Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such  
as: petrol, oil, paint, hair lacquer, creams, cooking fat or oil.  
NEVER Tumble dry: rubber, foam rubber, plastic, plastic foam, nappy pants  
or liners, polythene or paper.  
Large, very bulky items including duvets and sleeping bags.  
NEVER Never attempt to stand on top of your dryer, it is not designed for  
such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such  
abuse.  
NEVER Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands.  
IMPORTANT  
A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED  
TUMBLE DRYER.  
WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF, REMOVE THE PLUG AND  
CLOSE THE DOOR.  
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For your safety  
ALWAYS When the dryer is not in use, switch off at the wall, remove plug  
and close the door.  
ALWAYS Comply with the specified electrical requirements.  
ALWAYS Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate  
ventilation. (see, "Where to put and vent your dryer.")  
ALWAYS Use the vent hose for optimum drying performance.  
ALWAYS Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on  
the control.  
ALWAYS Clean the filter, it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff  
after EACH drying cycle.  
ALWAYS Observe the rules for drying garments:  
In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a  
tumble dryer unless they are labelled ‘Superwash’,  
‘Machine washable’ or have the ‘May be tumble dried’  
symbol:  
If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine.  
Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool  
shrinkage is irreversible, i.e. it will not stretch back to  
the original size and shape.  
ALWAYS Buy genuine accessories and spares.  
CAUTION:WHEN THE DRYER IS IN USE AVOID  
TOUCHING THE REAR OF THE DRYER AS IT MAY BE  
HOT.  
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Electrical Requirements  
WARNING:This appliance must be earthed!  
Supply  
REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT  
REQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for location.)  
The flexible mains lead is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and  
with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse.  
The plug should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable  
switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer.  
Changing  
the fuse  
If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must be a 13 amp  
ASTA approved to BS1362 type.  
Moulded plug  
WARNING:The plug must not be used without a fuse cover.  
If a replacement fuse holder/cover is required, it must be of the  
same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug.  
Replacements are available from your Spares stockist.  
Changing  
the plug  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the  
following:  
GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH  
BLUE  
BROWN  
- NEUTRAL  
- LIVE  
Rewirable plug  
If a replacement plug is to be fitted, the appropriate wire must be  
connected to the correct terminal,as follows:  
GREEN &  
YELLOW TO  
EARTH  
Connect:  
Green/Yellow to terminal marked Earth or Green or  
Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black  
Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red.  
13 AMP  
If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type then the cut-off  
plug must be disposed of safely. DO NOT leave where it can be  
inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard.  
FUSE  
BROWN  
TO LIVE  
BLUE TO  
NEUTRAL  
CORD  
CLAMP  
Changing the  
mains cable  
Should the mains lead ever require replacing at any time please  
contact your nearest Service Centre. A charge will be made for the  
replacement of the mains lead or if you require a longer lead.  
The mains lead must only be replaced by a specially prepared  
cable obtainable from your Spares Stockist and fitted by a  
qualified electrician.  
NOTE: IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT A  
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.  
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Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer  
Mains On/Off  
Indicator Light  
Heat Selector Switch  
(if fitted)  
Timer Knob  
Filter Assembly  
(on inside of the door)  
Door Release  
Exhaust Air Grille  
Where to put and vent your dryer  
Your tumble dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hob,  
cooker, heater, or eye level grill as flames from the burners could  
cause damage to your machine.  
The dryer should be placed where air can freely circulate around  
it, preferably near a window that can be opened to reduce the pos-  
sibility of condensation occuring while the dryer is in use.  
When operating the dryer, there has to be adequate ventilation to  
avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances  
burning other fuels, including open fires.  
A vent hose is recommended for optimum performance.  
DO NOT operate the dryer in an enclosed environment,  
ensure the dryer is adequately ventilated.  
DO NOT allow clothes, towels etc., to hang down the front of  
the dryer into the airstream. This obstructs the airflow and  
may damage the dryer.  
Ensure that the end of the hose is not directed towards the  
air intake grille at the rear of the dryer.  
NOTE:The vent hose should not exceed 2.4 metres in length,  
and should be kept free of any possible accumulation of fluff  
lint (and water) by frequently shaking it out. Always ensure  
that the hose is not squashed.  
Window Vent Kit  
A venting kit is available as an optional extra, which will take the moist  
air directly from the dryer and out through an open window.  
The venting kit is fitted to the front of the door.  
Wall Hanging Kit This allows the dryer to be mounted on a wall of suitable strength to  
take the weight. Alternatively it should be used when the dryer is  
mounted on top of a work surface to secure the dryer to the wall.  
WARNING:  
DO NOT DISCHARGE THE EXHAUST AIR INTO A FLUE WHICH  
IS USED FOR EXHAUSTING FUMES FROM OTHER  
APPLIANCES BURNING GAS OR OTHER FUELS.  
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How to use your dryer  
1. Plug in, switch  
on electricity.  
2. Sort your laun-  
dry (see section  
“Sorting Your  
Laundry”)  
WARNING: WHEN  
SWITCHING ON  
OR OFF, PLEASE  
ENSURE THAT  
YOUR HANDS  
ARE DRY  
4. Load the dryer  
placing the  
clothes carefully in  
the drum, pushing  
them well towards  
the back and  
away from the  
door seal. Close  
the door.  
3. Open the door.  
Check that the fluff  
filter is clean (see  
section How to  
remove and clean  
the fluff filter).  
5. Select the  
relevant heat setting  
(see section “Sorting  
your Laundry”).  
Button OUT  
LOW HEAT  
Push IN for high heat, for cottons, linens and  
synthetics.  
Low setting - button OUT for acrylics and  
acrylic mixtures.  
Button IN  
HIGH HEAT  
6. Turn the Timer clock-  
wise to select the  
required drying time.  
(See Section “The  
Controls”.)  
The dryer will start  
7. When finished  
open the door and  
take out the laundry.  
8. Switch off electricity  
and remove plug from  
socket.  
WARNING: WHEN  
SWITCHING ON  
OR OFF, PLEASE  
ENSURE THAT  
YOUR HANDS  
ARE DRY  
Clean and replace  
the fluff filter.  
Never switch the dryer off with a hot load in the drum.  
You must terminate every programme with the Cool Tumble Phase.  
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Sorting your laundry  
1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before  
washing and drying.  
2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and  
belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have  
done this for each item before the washing stage.  
3. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each  
item before drying. This saves you time and money.  
WARNING: CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED  
DRIPPING WET  
4. Make sure that the items to be dried are suitable for tumble  
drying, or are not of a type requiring ‘special attention’ (see“Wash  
Care Labels” section).  
Maximum  
load size  
Your dryer will hold a load of 3kg (6.6lb) dry weight of natural fabrics.  
if you are drying items of man-made fibres (synthetic or acrylics), the  
maximum load should not exceed 2kg (4.4lb) dry weight.  
This difference is that man-made fibres require more space to  
tumble-dry without creasing.  
WARNING: DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT IN  
REDUCED DRYING PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE  
HAZARD.  
Typical load  
To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying  
load, the charts below show the approximate weights of some  
everyday washing items.  
Clothes  
Household Items  
Blouse  
Cotton 150g 5oz  
Other 100g 31/2oz  
Cotton 500g 1lb 2oz  
Duvet cover  
(Double)  
Cotton 1500g 3lb 5oz  
Other  
1000g 2lb 3oz  
700g 1lb 6oz  
250g 9oz  
Dress  
Large Tablecloth  
Small Tablecloth  
Tea Towel  
Other  
350g 12oz  
Jeans  
700g 1lb 6oz  
1000g 2lb 3oz  
100g 31/2oz  
700g 1lb 8oz  
350g 12oz  
10 Nappies  
Shirt  
Bath Towel  
Cotton 300g 101/2oz  
Hand Towel  
Other  
200g 7oz  
Double Sheet  
Single Sheet  
500g 1lb 2oz  
350g 12oz  
T-Shirt  
125g 41/2oz  
If you group small cotton or terry-towelling items with a synthetic  
fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle. If this  
happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to  
finish them off.  
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Wash Care Labels  
Most of today’s fabrics can be tumble dried in your Dryer with no  
trouble at all, but there are certain fabric finishes which should be  
dried away from direct heat.  
The majority of garments now have wash-care labels on them, giving  
full washing and drying instructions. These should always be followed  
carefully especially when you are drying something for the first time.  
Typical symbols are:  
May be tumble dried  
Do not tumble dry  
Or:  
Tumble dry at high heat setting  
Tumble dry at low heat setting  
Items not suitable for tumble drying  
Those containing foam rubber or rubber-like materials or plastic  
film (e.g. pillows, cushions, PVC rainwear), or any other articles  
which are inflammable or contain inflammable substances (e.g.  
towels contaminated with hair lacquer  
Fibreglass (e.g. some types of curtains)  
Items which have been dry cleaned  
Woollens. Woollen items need as much care in drying as they do  
in washing. The movement of the tumble-drying action causes the  
woollen fibre to shrink and distort.  
Garments with the ITCL Code (see ‘Items Requiring Special  
Attention’).  
Do not tumble dry.  
Large bulky items e.g. continental quilts, sleeping bags, pillows,  
cushions, double blankets and large bedspreads. These expand  
when drying and would prevent airflow through the Dryer.  
WARNING: THE DRYER IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY  
WHERE WATER SOLUTION IS USED FOR THE CLEANING  
PROCESS. MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE A  
FIRE HAZARD.  
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Items requiring special attention  
Blankets and  
Bedspreads  
The drying requirements of blankets and bedspreads will, of course,  
vary tremendously according to size and weight. Some, however are  
simply too big. if you have difficulty getting them into the Dryer, the  
machine will have difficulty drying them properly. Blankets (and  
Garments) made from Acrylic fibres (e.g. Acilan, Courtelle, Orion and  
Dralon) must be dried with special care on Low heat setting.  
Overdrying should be avoided to ensure heat creasing does not  
occur.  
Permanently  
Your dryer will cope with such clothes very well, but you should  
pleated or creased always read the manufacturer’s drying instructions attached to the  
garments  
garment before you begin.  
Starched articles Starched articles should be dried together in the same load to avoid  
the distribution of starch to non-starched items. You should use a  
slightly heavier starch solution than you would when drying the items  
on the washing line. Make sure that as much of the solution is  
removed from the load as possible before placing it in the Dryer.  
Remove the items from the dryer as soon as they reach ironing  
dampness. If they are overdried the starch will powder, leaving the  
fabric limp - which rather defeats the purpose of the exercise!  
Fabric conditioner To make sure all your tumble dried clothes come out really fresh and  
soft we recommend you use a liquid fabric conditioner in the final  
rinse of your wash. A liquid fabric conditioner restores bounce and  
softness and helps eliminate static cling.  
WARNING: ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD LIQUID FABRIC  
CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO THE DRYER ITSELF.  
Home Dry  
Cleaning  
Garments with the ITCL Code  
Home Dry Cleaning Kits available.  
The instructions supplied with the Home Dry Cleaning Kit must be  
strictly followed.  
may be cleaned using one of the  
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The Controls  
Setting the timer  
Turn the Timer clockwise to select the required drying time.  
The timer controls the drying time for both heat settings. All you have  
to do is turn the Timer knob clockwise until it lines up with the required  
time.  
Never wind the Timer Control anti-clockwise.  
This operation also starts the dryer, provided the door is closed and  
the machine is plugged in.The “Guide to Drying Times” section will  
tell you how much time you’ll need for various loads.  
Door Release  
To open door, grip the handle and pull towards you.  
If the door is opened while the Dryer is in use, the drying programme  
cuts out automatically and the machine stops. When the door is  
closed the Dryer will restart but you will not need to reset the Timer  
Control.  
You can however reset the Timer Control at any stage, should you  
wish.  
WARNING: CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO  
TUMBLE DRYERS AND INJURE THEMSELVES. ALWAYS  
ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF AT THE  
MAINS WHEN THE DRYER IS NOT BEING USED.  
Heat Selection  
Select the appropriate button for low heat or for high heat.  
With the switch IN High Heat is selected  
With the switch OUT Low Heat is selected  
The choice of HIGH HEAT or LOW HEAT depends upon the fabric you  
wish to dry (see section “Sorting your Laundry”)  
This light indicates that there is power being supplied to the dryer  
when plugged into a suitable socket.  
Mains Light  
(if fitted)  
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Guide to Drying Times  
Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on appliance  
control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by:  
The amount of  
Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning, also the  
water remaining in suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may  
the clothes after  
spinning  
sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect.  
The type of fabric Your drying load may contain the same type of fabric but of different  
thicknesses. Thinner items will take less time to dry. Some fabrics,  
such as those used for jeans are of closer texture than others and  
although light when dry will be heavy after washing and spinning.  
The quantity of  
Single items of clothes or small loads may take disproportionally  
clothes to be dried longer to dry. It is more energy efficient to dry larger loads.  
How dry you want As it takes longer to fully dry clothes than to have them ready for  
the clothes  
ironing, you may wish to remove some clothes when they are slightly  
damp, ready for ironing and then continue to dry the remainder until  
they are fully dry.  
The heat setting  
The label on the garment should tell you the correct heat setting to  
you have selected select. See ‘Wash Care Labels’.  
The temperature  
of the room  
If the room in which the dryer is situated is cold, your clothes will take  
longer to dry than if the room is warm.  
Bulky items  
Some bulky items such as padded jackets can be dried, with care,  
and we do advise that you remove these items several times, shake  
them and return them to the dryer.  
THERE ARE HOWEVER SOME ITEMS THAT WE DO NOT ADVISE  
YOU TO DRY. SEE ‘ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING’  
Drying Guide - approximate drying time in minutes (weights specified are when dry)  
COTTONS  
SYNTHETICS  
ACRYLICS  
High Heat  
High Heat  
Low Heat  
Drying times on  
reduced spin in  
washing machine  
Drying times 800 - 1000rpm Drying times on reduced  
in washing machine  
spin in washing machine  
Half  
load  
Full  
load  
Half  
load  
Full  
load  
Half  
load  
Full  
load  
2 kg  
1 kg  
3 kg  
1 kg  
2 kg  
1 kg  
2 kg  
45 - 55 60 - 70  
25 - 45  
45 - 60  
30 - 55 55 - 75  
30 - 45  
Be careful not to  
overdry  
All fabrics contain a little natural moisture even when ‘dry’ and this  
natural moisture should not be lost if the clothes are to remain soft  
and fluffy. Clothes that are dried for too long tend to wrinkle and will  
need more ironing than usual giving you extra work that the dryer  
was designed to remove.  
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How to remove and clean the fluff filter  
A very important part of your dryer is the fluff filter at  
To remove the filter  
the front edge of the drum. It’s there to trap the parti-  
cles of lint and fluff which are normally blown away  
when clothes are dried on the washing-line.  
if the filter is allowed to become blocked, the passage  
of warm air through the drum will be severely restrict-  
ed. This means your clothes will take much longer than  
normal to dry and the cost of drying them will be  
increased. it may also damage your dryer.  
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER  
WITHOUT CLEANING THE FILTER AFTER  
EACH DRYING CYCLE. FAILURE TO CLEAN  
THE FILTER MAY RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD.  
Wash or vacuum clean the filter occasionally.  
Don’t be alarmed by the amount of fluff you may find on the filter. It’s part of the wearing, washing and  
drying process.  
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER WITHOUT THE FILTER IN POSITION.  
Caring for your Dryer  
Your tumble dryer needs very little attention. The following simple  
steps will keep it performing well.  
When finished  
After each load  
Switch off electricity and remove plug.  
Always clean the filter and turn the drum by hand to check that small  
items like handkerchiefs do not get missed.  
As necessary  
Clean exterior metal and plastic surfaces with a damp cloth or silicon  
polish only. Regularly check and clean if necessary, the vent hose and  
any permanent venting fixture to ensure that there has been no accu-  
mulation of fluff or lint during the drying process. Clean fluff from the  
area below the fluff filter and the rear vent tube.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring agents, acids, chlorine  
bleach or metal polish to clean any part of the machine. These could  
damage the machine.  
Lubrication  
Your tumble dryer uses special bearing components. Lubrication by  
the user is not necessary and must not be attempted.  
We strongly recommend that all appliances are regularly checked for  
electrical and mechanical safety.  
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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 Service Office.  
If after this you still cannot get your machine to work, follow the  
advice given on the next page.  
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 required time?  
3. Is the door securely closed?  
4. Has the fuse blown? (Try plugging in another appliance to check)  
5. Have you used an extension lead? Many are not suitable. Try  
plugging the dryer directly into a socket to check.  
‘It is taking a long  
time to dry’  
1. Have you forgotten to clean the filter? It should be cleaned after  
each load.  
2. Have you selected the correct Heat setting for the type of fabric  
you are drying?  
3. Is the flexible Vent Hose blocked or kinked? Check it for foreign  
objects or condensate (water).  
4. Is the air inlet obstructed in any way?  
5. Permanent venting - is flap on the storm cover obstructed?  
6. Were the clothes ‘excessively wet’ when they were put in?  
7. Was the correct time selected?  
8. Have you overloaded the dryer?  
Any other  
problem  
Have you re-read this instruction book?  
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If it still won’t work...  
Contact the Service Office  
if something is still wrong with your machine after you’ve been  
through the check-list on the previous page:  
1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the mains.  
2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer.  
When you contact us we will want to know the following:  
1. Your name, address and postcode.  
2. Your telephone number.  
3. Clear and concise details of the fault.  
4. The model number and the serial number of your dryer.  
5. The date of purchase enter the date here.  
Please make sure you have all these details ready when you call.  
Spare parts  
Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of  
equipment.  
‘DIY” repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you  
in danger, could damage the appliance, and might mean you lose  
cover under the Parts Guarantee.  
If you do experience a problem with the appliance don’t take risks,  
call in our Service Engineer. Our Spare Parts are designed  
exclusively to fit your appliance. Do not use them for any other  
purpose as you may create a safety hazard.  
Disposal of your product  
To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your  
product safely. The door and lid should be removed and mains cable  
cut off flush with the appliance ensuring that the mains plug can no  
longer be plugged into a mains socket. The items must then be  
disposed of safely.  
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives.  
Low Voltage Equipment  
72/23/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC  
92/31/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
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Key Contacts  
Service  
Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in  
Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your com-  
plete confidence.  
Repair Service  
UK: 08709 066 066  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
You will be asked for the following information:-  
Name, address and postcode.  
Telephone number  
Model / Serial number of the appliance  
Clear and concise details of the query or fault  
Place and Date of purchase  
(Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls).  
Extended Warranty  
To join: UK 08709 088 088  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Genuine Parts & Accessories  
Mail Order Hotline  
UK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
For further product information 08701 506070  
All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights.  
Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.  
PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON.  
06/2004 195044989.00  
 

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