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  • Page 1

    USER HANDBOOK MODEL TF A53 Y ou must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for futur e refer ence.[...]

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    2 Y our F resh A ir Dr y er Conventional tumble dryers work by gently tumbling the load from the washing machine. The load is tumbled in a current of warm air evaporating the moisture until dry. Your new dryer has been built using the latest Hotpoint technology and comes with an additional fresh air feature. If you pre-select the feature, during th[...]

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    C ontents P age Introduction 2 F or your safety 4-5 Electrical Requirements 6 F eatures - Get to k now the main parts of your Dr yer 7 Where to put and v ent your Dr yer 8-9 How to use y our Dr yer 10 Sor ting your laundry 11 Items not suitable for T umble dr ying 12 Items requiring special attention 13 How to remo ve and clean the F luff Filter 14[...]

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    4 F or y our safety 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 ● Site the dryer vent hose outlet within 1 metre of a [...]

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    5 F or y our 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 an[...]

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    6 Elec tric al Requiremen ts Supply Changing the fuse Moulded plug Changing the plug Rewirable plug Changing the mains cable WARNING: This appliance must be earthed! 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.[...]

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    7 F eatures - Get to know the main par ts of your dryer Model and serial numbers NOTE: if your dryer is new wipe out the inside of the drum before you first use it to remove any dust which may have accumulated during transit. NOTE: When the dryer is in use, avoid touching the back of the machine as it may be hot. See “The Controls” FLUFF FILTER[...]

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    8 Wher e to put and v ent y our dr y er 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. When the dryer is fitted under a work surface allow space for air to enter the rear grille, 10mm above the dryer minimum. If you are using this Dryer [...]

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    9 Wher e to put and v ent y our dr y er In conjunction with the vent hose we recommend the use of a Wall/Window Vent Kit, part number 1740853. These are available from your retailer or nearest Spares Centre. Fitting instructions are supplied with the kits, which can be mounted through a wall or window. Details of positioning are as follows : For wa[...]

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    10 How t o use your dr y er 1. Plug in, switch on electricity. 2. Sort your laundry (see section “Sorting Your Laundry”) 3. Open the door. Check that the fluff filter is clean (see section “How to remove and clean the fluff filter”). 4. Load the dryer, placing the clothes carefully in the drum pushing them well towards the back and away fro[...]

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    11 Sor ting y our laundr y 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[...]

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    12 W ash C are 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 followe d carefully especially wh[...]

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    13 Items requiring special att ention 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. [...]

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    14 How t o remo v e and clean the fluff filter Position of filter To remove the filter A very important part of your dryer is the fluff filter at the front edge of the drum. It’s there to trap the particles 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 p[...]

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    15 T he C ontrols Timer control Heat Selection Fresh Air Selection Drying Light Fresh Air Light The ‘Cool Tumble’/ ‘Fresh Air’ phase / Heat Switch (OUT low heat, IN high heat) Fresh Air Switch (OUT normal IN Fresh Air) Turn the timer clockwise to select the required drying time. The timer controls the drying time for both heat settings. All[...]

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    16 Please note that the Drying Times stated below and on the appliance control panel are a GUIDE only and drying times are affected by : Items such as towelling retain a lot of water after spinning. The suggested wash programme for small items such as T-Shirts may sometimes incorporate a low spin speed which has the same effect. Your drying load ma[...]

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    17 When finished After each load As necessary Lubrication Caring f or your Dryer Your tumble dryer needs very little attention. The following simple steps will keep it performing well. 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. Clean exter[...]

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    18 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 wo[...]

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    If it still won ’t w ork... Spare par ts Disposal of your pr o duct 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 (outside the UK). When you contact us we will want to know th[...]

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    General Domestic Appliances Ltd, Peterborough, PE2 9JB. PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. May 2003 Part No. 0766200140-01 K ey Contacts Ser vice Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence. Repair Ser vice UK: 08709 066 066 Repu[...]