Hotpoint Clothes Dryer TS13 User Manual

COMPACT TUMBLE DRYERS  
USER HANDBOOK  
MODELS TS13 & TS14  
 
Contents  
Page  
Before you operate your new Dryer  
Electrical Requirements  
Get to know the main parts of your Dryer  
Where to put your Dryer  
What a tumble Dryer does  
How to use your Dryer  
2
4
5
5
6
7-8  
Sorting your laundry  
9
How to load the Dryer  
10  
Items not suitable for Tumble drying  
Items requiring special attention  
The Controls  
11  
11-12  
13  
Drying times  
15  
How to remove and clean the Fluff Filter  
Caring for your machine  
If something goes wrong  
If it still won’t work  
16  
17  
18  
18  
Key Contacts  
back page  
Retention of this Instruction Book  
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details  
on the safe and proper use of the appliance.  
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind,  
make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the  
appliance and safety warnings.  
If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from  
General Domestic Appliances Ltd., Celta Road, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.  
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Electrical Requirements  
Check that the voltage stamped on the  
rating plate of your machine (it's at the  
back) corresponds with your house  
electricity supply, which must be a.c.  
(alternating current). We recommend that  
this appliance is connected to the mains  
supply via a suitable switched socket in a  
readily accessible position. Your machine  
is already fitted with a plug incorporating a  
13A fuse.  
If it does not fit your socket the plug should  
be cut off from the mains lead and an  
appropriate plug fitted. Throw away the  
cut off plug; do not insert it in a 13A socket  
elsewhere in the house as this could cause  
a shock hazard.  
With alternative plugs a 15A fuse must be  
fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the  
main fuse box. In the event of replacing a  
fuse in the plug supplied a 13A ASTA  
approved fuse to BS1362 must be fitted.  
If the plug is the moulded on type the fuse  
cover must be refitted when changing the  
fuse. In the event of losing the fuse cover,  
the plug must not be used until a  
replacement fuse cover has been obtained  
and fitted. A new fuse cover can be  
obtained from your nearest Hotpoint  
Service Office or local Electricity Company.  
The colour of the correct replacement fuse  
cover is that of the coloured marks or insert  
in the base of the plug.  
Note: We recommend the use of good  
quality plugs and wall sockets that can  
be switched off when the machine is not  
in use.  
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED.  
Important – Fitting a Different Plug:  
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
Green-and-yellow – Earth  
Mains Lead Replacement  
Should the mains lead need replacing at  
any time please contact your nearest  
Hotpoint Service Office (see back page).  
A
Blue  
Brown  
– Neutral  
– Live  
charge will be made for the replacement of  
the mains lead if you have damaged the  
lead or if you require a longer lead.  
If you fit your own plug, proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured green-and-  
yellow must be connected to the terminal  
in the plug which is marked with the letter  
‘E’ or by the earth symbol ( ), or coloured  
green, or green-and-yellow.  
This appliance conforms to EN55014  
regarding suppression of radio and  
television interference.  
WARNING - 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.  
The wire which is coloured blue must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked  
with the letter ‘N’ or coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be  
connected to the terminal which is marked  
with the letter ‘L’, or coloured red.  
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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Get to know the main parts of your Dryer  
Heat Selector  
Timer Knob  
Switch  
Mains On/Off  
Indicator Light  
Filter Assembly  
(on inside door)  
Exhaust Air Grille  
(beneath vent kit)  
Door  
Release  
Vent kit  
(optional extra  
Model TS13)  
If you have any questions about whether  
your proposed location complies with the  
Regulations you should, for your own safety,  
seek guidance from a qualified electrician.  
Your Tumble Dryer should not be located  
adjacent to a gas heater as flames from the  
burners could cause damage to your  
machine.  
The Dryer dries your washing by drawing in  
air that is cool, clean and relatively dry,  
heating it to the required temperature, and  
blowing it through the clothes as they are  
gently tumbled. The moisture laden air is  
then blown out through the front of the  
machine. The amount of moisture varies  
with the size of the load, the types of fabric  
and how wet they were when put in.  
The Dryer should be placed where air can  
freely circulate around it, preferably near  
a window which can be opened to reduce  
the possibility of condensation occurring  
while the Dryer is in use.  
Where to put your  
Dryer  
There is no internal packing to be  
removed before use, but do make sure the  
drum is quite empty. We advise that the  
drum is wiped out before its very first use  
to move any transit dust or other matter  
that may have entered the machine since it  
left our factory.  
As air is intended to enter the base of the  
machine it should not be used on any  
carpeted surface where the pile height  
would prevent air flowing over the whole  
of the base, ie. there should be a gap  
between the floor covering and the base of  
the cabinet.  
Bathrooms and Shower Rooms  
Regulations exist covering the use of  
electrical appliances in bathrooms and  
shower rooms.  
It is important that no socket outlet is  
provided in those areas and Hotpoint  
recommends that its appliances are not  
positioned there.  
WARNING:  
ENSURE THAT THE EXHAUST AIR GRILLE  
(AT THE FRONT OF THE DRYER) AND  
VENT HOSE (OPTIONAL EXTRA MODEL  
TS13) ARE NOT BLOCKED OR  
OBSTRUCTED.  
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DO NOT ALLOW CLOTHES, TOWELS ETC, TO  
HANG DOWN THE FRONT OF THE DRYER  
INTO THE AIRSTREAM.  
THIS OBSTRUCTS THE AIR FLOW AND MAY  
DAMAGE YOUR DRYER.  
What a Tumble Dryer  
Does  
A tumble dryer gently tumbles the wet  
clothes in a current of warm air after they  
have been spun in a washing machine or  
spin dryer. Moisture is evaporated until the  
clothes are quite dry, much like a speeded  
up version of what takes place outdoors in a  
fresh breeze on a fine sunny day, in a clean  
fresh atmosphere.  
DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER IN AN  
ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT.  
ENSURE THAT THE DRYER IS ADEQUATELY  
VENTILATED, EG, BY OPENING A WINDOW,  
SO THAT IT DOES NOT RECYCLE EXHAUST  
AIR.  
MISUSE OF A TUMBLE DRYER MAY CREATE  
A FIRE HAZARD.  
But a good tumble dryer can do much more  
than this.  
A good tumble dryer reduces unwanted  
creases as it dries, creases that may have  
been put in during spinning.  
Vent Hose Kit for  
model TS13  
Drip-dry shirts dried in a dryer will be more  
crease-free than the same shirts given the  
same wash treatment and hung up to dry.  
Most materials will benefit from this effect,  
including cottons and linens, synthetic  
materials and mixtures of both. In some  
cases the need to iron will be eliminated,  
but it is important in order to achieve the  
maximum benefit that you should not  
overload the dryer. It is better to dry two  
small loads rather than one large load if  
crease removal is important. This will use  
slightly more electricity in drying than one  
large load, but will save on ironing. If you  
must iron then the maximum loadings given  
in the instructions will give the greatest  
efficiency in use of electricity.  
(Part No. 9037)  
This is an optional extra for model TS13 and  
its use is recommended where condensation  
is a particular problem.  
The Kit consists of an adaptor and flexible  
hose which will take the moist air directly  
from the machine and out through an open  
window – thus avoiding a steamed-up  
kitchen. This can be used in conjunction  
with a Wall Vent Kit (Part No. 9028) or  
Window Vent Kit (Part No. 9029) for  
permanent installation.  
Towels will be soft and bulky after drying in a  
tumble dryer, nappies will be smooth and  
fluffy, unlike the same articles which tend to  
be flattened and stiff when dried statically.  
Garments may be quickly aired after storage  
or warmed before use.  
Wall Hanging Kit  
(Part No. 179314)  
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 stood on top of a or work surface to  
secure the Dryer to the wall.  
NOTE: The Vent Hose should not exceed  
2.4m (8 feet) in length and should be kept  
free of any possible accumulation of fluff,  
lint and condensate (water), by frequently  
shaking it out.  
Both the Vent Hose Kit and the Wall or  
Window Vent Kits are available from your  
retailer or nearest Hotpoint Spares Centre  
(see back page). Fitting instructions are  
supplied with all of these kits.  
Many fabrics used in the manufacture of  
clothing and household textiles tend to  
undergo some change of size when  
laundered. This size change is due to  
relaxation of the fibres, which have been  
stretched during spinning and weaving, and  
which tend to return to their unstretched  
state when immersed in water. These fibres  
normally stretch again in use, and even  
hanging wet on a line stretches the material  
to some extent. Tumble drying does not put  
any tension on the fabric as line drying  
does, and the difference may therefore  
appear more noticeable when the garments  
are dry.  
NOTE: It is essential that the storm cover,  
supplied with the Wall and Window Vent  
Kits, is always fitted.  
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How to use your Dryer  
1. Plug in, switch on  
2. Sort your  
laundry  
electricity.  
(see page 9)  
WARNING:  
WHEN SWITCHING  
ELECTRICITY ON OR  
OFF PLEASE ENSURE  
THAT YOUR HANDS  
ARE DRY.  
3. Open door.  
Press Door  
Release  
4. Load the  
Dryer  
and close  
the door  
(see page 10)  
handle  
outwards  
(see page 16)  
Clean and  
replace the  
Fluff Filter  
5. Select  
time required.  
Turn timer knob clockwise  
to time required  
The Dryer  
will start  
(see page 13)  
Model TS14  
Model TS13  
6. Select heat setting  
Push in  
Push in for full heat  
for  
full heat  
for cottons, linens & synthetics  
Low setting – button out for  
acrylics and acrylic mixtures  
High for cottons, synthetics and linens  
Button  
out for  
low heat  
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7. When finished take out laundry.  
8. Clean and  
replace  
9. Switch off electricity  
and remove plug from  
socket  
Fluff Filter  
(see page 16)  
WARNING:  
WHEN SWITCHING  
ELECTRICITY ON OR  
OFF PLEASE ENSURE  
THAT YOUR HANDS  
ARE DRY.  
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Sorting your laundry  
NOTE: The dryer is only intended  
for drying articles which have  
been well washed in water and  
detergent and have been well  
rinsed and spun.  
4. Make sure, by referring to the  
section on page 11, that items to be  
dried are suitable for tumble drying,  
or are not of the type requiring  
‘special attention’ (see pages 11 &  
12).  
Articles that contain safety pins, hair  
grips, metal fastenings or stiffening  
(eg, bra wires) that may become  
detached should not be placed in  
laundry appliances. If they tumble  
free they could they could interfere  
with mechanical or electrical parts of  
your washer or dryer.  
1. It is best to sort everything into  
fabric groups.  
It is very important to follow carefully  
each garment manufacturer’s  
washing and drying instructions, as  
given on the Care Label attached to  
the garment.  
The same grouping applies to  
washing machines, so you will  
probably already have done this  
when preparing your wash.  
2. See that all zips are closed, hooks  
and eyes are fastened, and belts,  
strings etc. are tied loosely in bows.  
Once again, you will normally have  
already done this at the washing  
stage.  
Maximum Load Size  
Maximum loads are:  
1
2
Cottons 3 kg (6 / Ib.)  
Synthetics and mixtures  
1
4
1kg (2 / 1b.) for minimum creasing  
1
2
2kg (4 / 1b.) if creasing  
3. It is important to extract as much  
water as possible from each item  
before loading. This will save you  
time and money.  
unimportant  
Synthetic fibres require more space  
to tumble dry without creasing  
therefore the maximum load is  
reduced compared to that of cottons.  
Do not overspin easy-care fabrics in  
your automatic washing machine or  
spin dryer. These fabrics dry quickly  
in a tumble dryer and many of them  
do not need ironing at all if they are  
dried in small loads.  
Fabric conditioner will give even  
more softness to all fabrics and is  
invaluable for controlling the static  
electricity which causes easy-care  
fabrics to cling and attract dirt.  
WARNING – CLOTHES SHOULD  
NEVER BE LOADED DRIPPING  
WET.  
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Making up Loads  
5. Close the door firmly so that it clicks.  
This indicates that the latch has been  
engaged.  
Clothes should be sorted into loads  
of similar fabrics before drying.  
Cotton which needs ironing can be  
dried to a suitable dampness. Towels  
and other cotton items which do not  
need ironing can be fully dried and  
these will be ready to wear or store  
as soon as they are taken from the  
dryer.  
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.  
Heavy fabrics should be dried  
separately from lightweight fabrics.  
A lot of garments now have washcare  
labels on them, giving full washing and  
Loose belts, apron strings etc.  
should be tied and zip fasteners fully  
closed before being placed in the  
dryer. Garments like jeans should be  
turned inside out to avoid damage to  
the drum by metal studs.  
drying instructions.  
These should always be followed  
carefully, especially when you are  
drying something for the first time. If  
you find labels like the following. This  
is what they mean.  
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  
Tumble dry at hlgh heat settlng.  
Tumble dry at low heat settlng.  
Do not tumble dry.  
simply give them an additional short  
period of drying to finish them off.  
WARNING – DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS  
COULD RESULT IN POORER DRYING  
PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE  
HAZARD.  
How to load the  
Dryer  
1. Open the loading door by pulling the  
door handle forwards.  
2. Before loading the Dryer, make sure  
the fluff filter is in position and clean  
(see page 16).  
3. If your Dryer is brand new, wipe out the  
inside of the drum before you first use  
it, to remove any dust which may have  
accumulated during transit.  
4. To load, place the clothes carefully in  
the drum pushing them well towards  
the back and clear of the door seal.  
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Items not suitable for Tumble Drying  
Those containing foam rubber or  
rubber-like materials or plastic  
film, eg, pillows, cushions, PVC  
rainwear, or any other articles  
which are inflammable.  
Items contaminated with  
inflammable substances, eg,  
petrol, oil, paint, cleaning  
solvents, wax, creams, cooking  
fat or oil, or eg, towels  
contaminated with hair lacquer.  
Such substances can cause fires  
when exposed to high  
temperatures such as in a tumble  
dryer. For the same reason you  
must not tumble dry rubber, foam  
rubber, plastic, plastic foam,  
nappy pants and liners, polythene  
and paper.  
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  
(see below).  
Garments with the ITCL code  
- Do not tumble dry.  
Large bulky items eg, continental  
quilts, sleeping bags, pillows,  
cushions, double blankets and  
large bedspreads. These expand  
when drying and would prevent  
air flow 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.  
Fibreglass (eg, some types of  
curtains) .  
Items which have been dry  
cleaned.  
Items requiring special attention  
Wool:  
and set the Timer Knob to 30  
minutes. Close the door to start the  
programme.  
Woollen articles should not be dried  
in a tumble dryer unless they are  
labelled ‘Superwash’, ‘ Machine-  
washable’ or have the ‘May be  
2. Just before the programme enters  
the ‘Cool Tumble’ phase, open the  
door, place the woollens in the warm  
towels and reset the Timer Knob to  
30 minutes.  
3. Again, just before the ‘Cool Tumble’  
phase, remove the woollens. This will  
give a drying time with heat of approx.  
15-18 min. You will find that a great deal  
of moisture has been removed.  
(Remember that while the items are  
still warm, they will appear moister  
than they in fact are.)  
tumble dried’ symbol  
. If in any  
doubt do not tumble dry wool. Unlike  
other materials, the mechanism of  
wool shrinkage is irreversible, ie, it  
will not stretch back to its original size  
and shape.  
Very heavy woollens. Although  
ordinary woollens should NOT be  
tumble dried, it is possible to part-dry  
some very thick woollens - such as  
football socks and heavy-knit  
fisherman’s jerseys- by carefully  
following these instructions:  
4. Gently pull the garments into shape and  
complete the drying away from direct  
heat.  
1. Put four dry, medium sized turkish  
towels in the drum, close the door  
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Items requiring special attention (cont'd)  
Blankets and Bedspreads  
Remove the items from the Dryer as  
The drying requirements for blankets  
and bedspreads will, of course, vary  
tremendously according to size and  
weight. Your Dryer will do a splendid  
job, often restoring the soft, fluffy feel  
they had when new. Some, however  
are, simply too big. If you have  
difficulty getting them into the Dryer,  
the machine will have difficulty in  
drying them properly. During the  
drying period remove blankets and  
other large items, shake and reload.  
This will ensure more even drying.  
soon as they reach ironing  
dampness. If they are over-dried, 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 fabric  
conditioner, such as Comfort, in the  
final rinse of your wash. A fabric  
conditioner restores bounce and  
softness to everything when it comes  
out of the Dryer. Using a fabric  
conditioner also helps eliminate static  
cling, which can be so irritating and  
uncomfortable, and thus makes  
ironing easier.  
Blankets made from acrylic fibres  
(eg, Acrilan, Courtelle, Orlon and  
Dralon) must be dried with special  
care. Overdrying should be avoided  
to ensure heat creasing does not  
occur.  
It will help if you test them  
occasionally during the programme  
to see how they are coming along.  
WARNING: ON NO ACCOUNT  
SHOULD LIQUID FABRIC  
CONDITIONER BE ADDED TO  
THE DRYER ITSELF.  
Permanently pleated or creased  
garments  
Your Dryer will cope with such  
clothes very well, but you should  
always read the manufacturer’s  
drying instructions attached to the  
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.  
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The Controls  
Timer Control – Model TS13  
To operate the dryer, close the door  
and turn the timer control clockwise  
from 120 to the required drying time.  
The timer can be set to any time up to  
120 minutes and can be reset at any  
time as required to increase or  
reduce the time to dry, but in doing  
so the timer knob must only be  
turned clockwise. Turning the timer  
backwards will cause damage and it  
must therefore be turned forwards  
even to reach ‘Off’ position. The  
timer is electrically driven and will  
therefore only advance when there is  
power supplied to the dryer and the  
dryer door is closed. The time  
indicated on the timer includes  
approximately 10 minutes of tumble  
with the heat off. Note that the dryer  
should never be turned off leaving  
the clothes in the drum without first  
completing the heat off cool-down  
period.  
To operate the dryer, close the door  
and turn the timer control from the  
zero position in a clockwise  
direction slightly past the required  
drying time, then back to set the  
exact time.  
The timer can be set to any time up to  
120 minutes and can be reset at any  
time as required to increase or  
reduce the time to dry. The timer is  
electrically driven and will therefore  
only advance when there is power  
supplied to the dryer and the dryer  
door is closed. The time indicated on  
the timer includes approximately 10  
minutes of tumble with the heat off.  
Note that the dryer must never be  
turned off leaving the clothes in the  
drum without first completing the  
heat off cool-down period.  
Heat Control Switch  
Low heat is obtained with the switch  
OUT and should be used to dry  
acrylics and acrylic mixtures  
(excluding wool mixtures). Full heat  
is obtained by pressing the switch IN,  
and should be used to dry other  
materials (excluding wool and wool  
mixtures). For instructions  
concerning wool see page 11.  
Automatic Door Switch  
Timer Control – Model TS14  
The dryer will stop when the door is  
opened and will restart when the  
door is closed, allowing items to be  
added to or taken from the machine  
without the need to reset the  
controls.  
Mains Light  
This light indicates that there is  
power being supplied to the dryer  
when the wall socket is switched on.  
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Setting the Timer and starting the  
Dryer  
and reduces the temperature of the  
load. Never switch off the Dryer  
leaving a hot load in the drum. You  
must always terminate a programme  
with a cool tumble phase.  
Consult the Drying Guide (on the  
opposite page) for drying times  
(times are also shown on the facia  
panel) and set the Timer by turning it  
clockwise to the required time. This  
will start the Dryer provided the door  
is closed and the Dryer plugged in.  
You can check the dryness of the  
load as often as you wish - and, if  
you want to, remove some items  
before they are fully dry. (This is  
particularly useful for a mixed load  
where you want to iron some items  
but leave others to be fully dried.)  
If the door is opened, while the Dryer  
is in use, it will stop. The programme  
will resume from where it left off as  
soon as the door is reclosed without  
need to reset the Timer.  
Should you wish, of course, the  
Timer can be reset at any stage of the  
programme.  
WARNING: CHILDREN HAVE  
BEEN KNOWN TO CLIMB INTO  
TUMBLE DRYERS AND INJURE  
THEMSELVES. SWITCH OFF AT  
SOCKET AND REMOVE PLUG  
AFTER USE.  
The ‘Cool Tumble’ phase  
As the minutes tick by, the Timer will  
move towards the OFF (O) position.  
Approximately 10 minutes before the  
programme is completed, the heating  
elements will be switched off, and the  
programme enters the final ‘Cool  
Tumble’ phase. During this phase,  
the fabric is cooled. You should allow  
the Dryer to complete the ‘Cool  
Tumble’ phase before removing the  
clothes as this minimises creasing  
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Drying Times  
The time needed for drying clothes  
varies according to the following  
factors:  
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. What’s more, clothes that are  
subject to an overlong drying  
programme tend to wrinkle, and  
consequently need more ironing than  
usual, which gives you back the  
unnecessary extra work your  
1. The amount of water which is left  
in the clothes after washing.  
2. The weight of the load. A smaller  
load requires less time.  
3. The type of fabric. More  
absorbent materials will take longer  
to dry.  
machine was designed to remove.  
4. Whether the clothes are to be  
dried fully, or left slightly damp for  
ironing. (If you wish to remove items  
while they are still damp you may do  
so at any time.)  
As an approximate guide, the following table may assist you.  
minutes to dry  
2kg  
Material &  
Spun Speed  
Heat setting  
1kg  
3kg  
Acrylics and acrylic  
mixtures  
50-60  
25-40  
20-30  
reduced*  
reduced*  
75-90  
40-65  
40-55  
Low Heat  
Other synthetics  
Full Heat  
All other materials  
2,800 rpm  
Typical spin dryer  
45-60  
Full Heat  
800-1,100rpm washing machine  
400-500rpm washing machine  
25-35  
30-45  
45-60  
65-80  
65-80  
85-100  
All times indicated are markings on fascia around the timer knob and include 10 minutes cool down period.  
*Synthetics must be given reduced spin in accordance with garment manufacturers' recommendations.  
If a Vent Hose Kit is fitted drying times will be slightly longer.  
After Tumbling  
Switch off the electricity at the wall  
socket and remove plug.  
It is essential that the lint is  
removed from the filter every time  
the dryer is used.  
Failure to do this will result in poor  
drying performance and may lead to  
mechanical or electrical breakdown.  
To avoid unnecessary creasing, the  
garments should be removed from  
the dryer as soon as it stops.  
All clothes lose lint as they wear.  
When clothes are hung on a washing  
line the lint is blown away by the  
wind. In a tumble dryer it is collected  
in the lint filter.  
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How to remove and  
clean the Fluff Filter  
To remove the Filter  
Simply place your fingers into the  
section provided at the top of the  
filter (see diagram below) and pull  
filter upwards.  
A very important part of your Dryer is  
the filter located on the inside of the  
door. It is 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 passage of warm air  
through the drum will be severely  
restricted. This means your clothes  
will take much longer than normal to  
dry and the cost of drying them  
increased.  
The Vent Hose, if fitted (see pages 5  
and 6), should be kept free of any  
possible accumulation of fluff, lint and  
condensate (water) by frequently  
shaking it out.  
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE  
THE DRYER WITHOUT CLEANING  
THE FILTER AFTER EACH  
DRYING CYCLE. FAILURE TO  
CLEAN THE FILTER MAY RESULT  
IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.  
DO NOT ALLOW LINT TO  
You can now remove the fluff that has  
collected on the mesh.  
Don’t be alarmed at the amount of  
fluff you may find on the filter; it’s all  
part of the wearing, washing and  
drying process.  
COLLECT AROUND THE DRYER.  
To replace the filter push firmly into  
position on the inside of the door.  
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE  
THE DRYER WITHOUT THE  
FILTER IN POSITION.  
16  
 
Caring for your  
machine  
Your Hotpoint Tumble Dryer needs  
very little attention. The following  
simple steps will keep it performing  
well.  
Hotpoint strongly recommends that  
all of its appliances are regularly  
checked for electrical and  
mechanical safety.  
Lubrication: Your tumble dryer uses  
special bearing components.  
Lubrication by the user is not  
necessary and must not be  
attempted .  
When finished. Switch off electricity  
and remove plug, close the door.  
After each load. Turn the drum by  
hand to check that small items like  
handkerchiefs do not get missed.  
Spare Parts  
Important  
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 Hotpoint’s Parts  
Guarantee.  
If you do experience a problem with  
the appliance don’t take risks, call in  
Hotpoint’s own Service Engineer, see KEY  
CONTACTS (back cover).  
Cleaning the Filter: It is essential  
that the lint is removed from the  
filter every time the Dryer is used.  
Failure to do this will result in  
poor drying performance and may  
lead to mechanical or electrical  
breakdown.  
Occasionally wash the filter in tepid  
water and lightly use an old toothbrush to  
remove any lint present after normal  
cleaning. Ensure filter is completely  
dry before re-using.  
Our spare parts are designed  
exclusively to fit only Hotpoint  
appliances. Do not use them for any  
other purpose as you may create a  
safety hazard.  
Every week. Wipe out the drum with  
a damp cloth.  
As necessary. Clean exterior metal  
and plastic surfaces with a damp  
cloth or silicon polish only.  
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.  
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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 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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Key Contacts  
Service  
Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe,  
trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete  
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.  
GENERAL DOMESTIC APPLIANCES LTD, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 9JB.  
PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON.  
July 2002 Part No. 0366200001-01  
 

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