Hotpoint 8kg Freestanding Heat Pump Tumble Dryer Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Hotpoint
Table of Contents
Hotpoint 8kg Freestanding Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
Important Information
IMPORTANT:
- The appliance MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space or a concealed space of a building.
- To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
- Do not discharge the exhaust air into a flue, which is used for exhausting fumes from other appliances burning gas or other fuel.
- Do not discharge exhaust air into an extraction system or any duct with an extractor fan. This will affect the way the thermal controls operate and can result in a fire hazard.
- Use the heavy metal vent provided. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Proper vent hose installation will allow for the best performance from your tumble dryer.
The vent tube should not exceed 2.4 metres in length. The tube should be kept clear of the air intake vent and kinks or ‘U’ bends must be avoided as these will obstruct the tube and trap condensation. Keep the tube as short and as straight as possible to prevent condensation forming in the vent pipe. The duct in the wall should slope slightly downwards. The end of the tube should be directed downwards to prevent warm moist air from condensing in the room or dryer.
Vent Mounting
The hole should be as low down as possible and the tube should be kept as short as possible. Depending on how often you use your tumble dryer, it is essential that areas A and B are checked periodically to remove lint or debris. Make sure that the ventilation hose, air inlet vents, and outlets are not obstructed or blocked.
Remove the Ventilation Hose from the packaging. Ensure that you also remove the jubilee clip. If you require to reduce the length of the hose please wear gloves when cutting the hose.
Pull to expand the end of the Ventilation hose prior to fitting. If the hose has not been expanded, the jubilee clip will not clamp the hose to the adaptor.
Place one of the jubilee clip over the end of the extended vent hose. An additional jubilee clip can be used to secure the opposite end of the vent hose to a wall mounting kit (kit and clip not supplied).
Clamp the ventilation hose to the rear vent outlet by tightening the jubilee clip with a screwdriver. If the hose has not been expanded, the clip will not clamp the hose to the rear vent outlet.
The tumble dryer may protrude further forward from the worktop. Please do not push the tumble dryer too far backward.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Before using the appliance, read these safety instructions. Keep them nearby for future reference. These instructions and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be observed at all times. The manufacturer declines any liability for failure to observe these safety instructions, for inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect setting of controls.
Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept away from the appliance. Young children (3-8 years) should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised. Children from 8 years old and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use this appliance only if they are supervised or have been given instructions on safe use and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers and items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber-backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer. Remove all objects from pockets, such as lighters and matches. Do not use the tumble dryer if industrial chemicals have been used to clean it.
Oil-soaked items should not be dried in the tumble dryer due to their high flammability.
Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step.
PERMITTED USE
CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external switching device, such as a timer, or separate remote controlled
system.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications
such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other
residential environments.
This appliance is not for professional use. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Do not store explosive or flammable substances (e.g. gasoline or aerosol cans)
inside or near the appliance – risk of fire.
Do not load the machine above the maximum capacity (kg of dry cloth) indicated
in the programme table.
Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
Take care that no lint or dust has accumulated around the dryer.
IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED
Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the
fabric softener instructions.
Do not over dry the laundry.
INSTALLATION
The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons – risk of
injury. Use protective gloves to unpack and install – risk of cuts.
Installation, including water supply (if any), electrical connections and
repairs must be carried out by a qualified technician. Do not repair or
replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user
manual. Keep children away from the installation site. After unpacking the
appliance, make sure that it has not been damaged during transport. In the
event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest After-sales Service.
Once installed, packaging waste (plastic, Styrofoam parts etc.) must be stored
out of reach of children – risk of suffocation. The appliance must be
disconnected from the power supply before any installation operation – risk of
electric shock. During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage
the power cable – risk of fire or electric shock. Only activate the appliance
when the installation has been completed.
Install the dryer in rooms with adequate ventilation (open door, ventilation
grid or slot larger than 500 cm2) in order to avoid the backflow of gases into
the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires. If the
dryer is installed under a worktop, provide a distance of 10 mm between the
upper panel of the dryer and any objects above it, and 15 mm between the sides
of the appliance and the walls or furniture units adjacent to it.
If the dryer is installed near to a gas or coal stove, provide a heat
insulating plate (85 cm x 57 cm) in between, as the side facing the stove is
covered with aluminium foil.
Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for discharging
fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or
a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in such
a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted.
The appliance shall be placed against the wall to limit access to its rear
side.
Take care not to use a carpet which obstructs ventilation openings in the base
of the dryer.
If you want to stack the dryer on a washing machine, first contact our After-
Sales Service or your specialist dealer to verify the complete list of
suitable models. The stacking is only possible if the dryer is attached to the
washing machine by means of the appropriate stacking kit available through our
After Sales Service or your specialist dealer. Instructions for the correct
assembly are supplied with the stacking kit.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power supply by
unplugging it if plug is accessible, or by a multi-pole switch installed
upstream of the socket in accordance with the wiring rules and the appliance
must be earthed in conformity with national electrical safety standards.
Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets or adapters. The electrical
components must not be accessible to the user after installation. Do not use
the appliance when you are wet or barefoot. Do not operate this appliance if
it has a damaged power cable or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with an identical one by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard – risk of electric shock.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off and disconnected from
the power supply before performing any maintenance operation. To avoid risk of
personal injury use protective gloves (risk of laceration) and safety shoes
(risk of contusion); be sure to handle by two persons (reduce load); never use
steam cleaning equipment (risk of electric shock).
Non-professional repairs not authorized by the manufacturer could result in a
risk to health and safety, for which the manufacturer cannot be held liable.
Any defect or damage caused from nonprofessional repairs or maintenance will
not be covered by the guarantee, the terms of which are outlined in the
document delivered with the unit.
Make sure that all lint traps are cleaned before starting any drying cycle.
DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle
symbol .
The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of responsibly
and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste
disposal.
DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials. Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of household electrical appliances, contact your local authority, the collection service for household waste or the store where you purchased the appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations 2013 (as amended). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.
The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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