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- Owner's manual - (English)
- Energy Label - (English)
- Product Fiche - (English)
- Health Safety Environmental - (English)
- Product Data Sheet - (English)
- Spec Sheet (web) - (English)
- DAILY USE
- CONTROL PANEL
- PROGRAMS
- THANK YOU FOR BUYING A HOTPOINT PRODUCT.
- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Table of contents
User Gudie Hotpoint H3 D81GS UK Tumble Dryer
CARE LABEL
- Always check the care labels. especially when placing garments in the tumble dryer for the fi rst time. Below are the most commonly used symbols:
- May be tumble dried.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Tumble dry – high heat.
- Tumble dry – low heat.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A HOTPOINT PRODUCT.
- In order to receive a more complete assistance. please register your product on www.hotpoint.eu/register
- Policies. standard documentation. ordering of spare parts and additional product information can be found by:
- Visiting our website docs.hotpoint.eu and parts-selfservice.whirlpool.com
- Using QR Code
- Alternatively. contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet). When contacting our After-sales Service. please state the codes provided on your product’s identifi cation plate.
- The model information can be retrieved using the QR Code indicated on the energylabel. The label also includes the model identifi er that can be used to consult the https://eprel.ec.europa.eu database portal.
- EN Quick guide
FIRST TIME USE
- Remove all the tapes used to hold items on the machine.
- Before you use it. clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust that could have accumulated during transport. Slight odour or vapour may be found if you open the door during its first use. this is normal and should only last a few minutes.
- Make sure that the water tank is correctly inserted. Make sure that the drain hose on the back of the dryer is properly connected. either to the dryers's water tank or to your domestic drainage system.
- The dryer must be installed in a room with a temperature ranging between 5°C and 35°C to ensure proper operation.
DAILY USE
- Doing this will keep your machine working at its BEST: remember to empty your water tank after each drying cycle. remember to clean your condenser unit regularly (monthly). remember to clean your filter after each drying cycle.
Refer to the Care & Maintenance section.
1. Plug the dryer into the power supply socket.
2. Open the door and load garments; always refer to instructions on
3. Close the door.
4. Press the "On/Off" button.
5. Select the most suitable programme for the type of fabric in that
6. Select the options. if necessary.
7. Press the "Start/Pause" button to begin drying.
8. At the end of the drying cycle. a buzzer will beep. An indicator on
9. Turn the machine off by pressing the "On/Off" button. open the
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
1. Unplug the dryer
2. Remove the water from the water tank completely.
3. Make sure that door and water tank are properly closed.
4. If the drain hose is connected to your drainage system. re-connect
OPENING THE DOOR DURING THE CYCLE
- Laundry can be checked while the drying cycle runs and any garments already dry can be removed. while drying continues for the remaining items.
- After closing the door. press the "Start/Pause" button to resume machine operation.
CONTROL PANEL
- Dryness Level: Iron Dry Hanger Dry Cupboard Dry Extra Dry
- Programme Status: Drying - Cool Down - END End of Cycle
- Empty water tank Clean door filter Clean the condenser unit
- Refer to the troubleshooting section: Failure: Call after sales service.
- These buttons allow you to personalise the selected programme according to personal requirements.
- Not all options are available for all programmes. Some options may be incompatible with ones you have previously set; if so. you will be alerted by the buzzer and/or blinking indicators.
- If the option is available. the option indicator will stay on. The programme may retain some options selected in previous drying cycles.
- Dryness Level Press the related button several times to obtain a different
- Iron Dry: very delicate drying. Garments will be more
- Hanger Dry: a level intended for delicate garments ready
- Cupboard Dry: the garments are ready to be folded and put away.
- Extra Dry: used for garments to be worn at the end of the cycle.
- Start Delay This option allows you to delay the start of the cycle. Press the
- Timed drying This option allows to set the drying time. Press the
- Cycle End Signal This option activates a prolonged buzzer at the end of the
- Enables a more gentle treatment of the laundry by reducing the drying temperature.
Key Lock
This option makes all machine controls inaccesible. except the "On/Off" button. When the machine is on:
- to activate the option. keep the button pressed until the
- to disable the option. keep the button pressed until the
- This option remains in memory if selected in the previous drying.
- Crease Care This option adds a crease treatment at the end of the cycle by means of a periodic rotation of the drum (duration up to 10 hours).
- It is particularly suitable when it is not possible to remove the laundry as soon as the drying ends. If this option is used together with the "Start Delay". the crease treatment is also added to the "Start Delay" phase. This option remains in memory if selected in the previous drying.
- Mute This option turns off all sounds of the control panel. Only
- to disable the option. keep the button pressed until the indicator
PROGRAMS
- The duration of these programs will depend on the size of the load. types of textiles. the spin speed used in your washer and any extra options selected.
- In machines equipped with display. the duration of the cycles is shown on the control panel. The remaining time is constantly checked and adjusted during the drying cycle to show the best possible estimate.
- Option to use - If all your loads on Automatic Cycles are consistently less dry or more dry than you would like. you may increase or decrease the dryness level using the specific option.
Eco Cotton Max* kg
- This is the most efficient programme in terms of energy
- This is a cycle using high heat. which has been proven to
- For drying sturdy cotton jeans-wear and garments. like
- Refresh A short programme suitable for refreshing fibres and
- Duvet Programme intended to dry bulky garments. such as a single
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A HOTPOINT PRODUCT.
In order to receive a more complete assistance. please register your product on www.hotpoint.eu/register
Policies. standard documentation. ordering of spare parts and additional product information can be found by:
• Visiting our website docs.hotpoint.eu and parts-selfservice.whirlpool.com
• Using QR Code
• Alternatively. contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet). When contacting our After-sales Service. please state the codes provided on your product’s identifi cation plate.
The model information can be retrieved using the QR Code indicated on the energylabel. The label also includes the model identifi er that can be used to consult the https://eprel.ec.europa.eu database portal.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A WHIRLPOOL PRODUCT.
In order to receive a more complete assistance. please register your product on www.whirlpool.com.sg
For Singapore Warranty. please scan QR code or visit the website: www.whirlpool.com.sg
Policies. standard documentation. ordering of spare parts and additional product information can be found by:
• Visiting our website docs.whirlpool.eu and parts-selfservice.whirlpool.com
• Using QR Code
• Alternatively. contact our After-sales Service (+65 6250 6888). When contacting our After-sales Service. please state the codes provided on your product’s identifi cation plate.
The model information can be retrieved using the QR Code indicated on the energylabel. The label also includes the model identifi er that can be used to consult the https://eprel.ec.europa.eu database portal.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING:
- Emptying the water tank after each cycle (see Fig. A).
- Pull the container out of the dryer and empty it into a sink or other suitable drain. then place it back properly. Do not use the dryer without having inserted the container back in place.
- Cleaning the door filter after each cycle (see Fig. B).
- Pull the filter out and clean it by removing the lint from the filter surface under running water or using a vacuum cleaner. For optimal performance. dry up the filter before inserting it back in place.
- Do not use the dryer without having reinserted the filter in place.
- Remove the door filter as described below:
1. Open the door and pull upwards.
2. Open the filter and remove lint from all its parts. Replace the
- The filter is an essential part for drying.
- It is intended to collect the lint formed during the drying process. If the filter is clogged. the air flow inside the dryer can become seriously affected: this will increase the drying time and energy consumption. and could damage the dryer. If this procedure is not carried out properly. the dryer may not start.
Cleaning the condenser unit (see Fig. C).
- Remove the condenser unit regularly (monthly) and clean off any fluff deposits from the plates by running cold water along its rear end. The light on after several cycles is just a reminder to carry on this activity periodically.
Removing the condenser:
- Open the condenser cover. unlock the three catches by turning them 90° anticlockwise.
- Pull on the grip to remove the condenser.
Clean the surface of the seals.
- Replace the unit with the arrows pointing upwards. while making sure that the catches are securely fixed.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Water tank
2. Air intake
3. Door filter
4. Condenser unit
5. Condenser cover
Cleaning the tumble dryer
- The external metal. plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
- Clean the front air intake grille regularly (every 6 months) with a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint. fluff or dust deposits. Furthermore. remove any lint deposits from the front part of the condenser and from the filter area. using a vacuum cleaner every so often.
- Do not use solvents or abrasives.
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Before contacting the After-sales Service. refer to the table below. Often the malfunctions are minor and can be solved in a few minutes.
- Malfunction Possible cause Solution
- The tumble dryer does not turn on.
- The plug is not inserted into the socket.
- Insert the plug into the socket.
- The plug is faulty.
- Try to plug another appliance in the same socket. Do not use connecting electrical devices to the socket. such as adapters or extensions.
- A power failure occurred.
- Wait for the power supply to be restored and switch the fuse on again if necessary.
- The tumble dryer does not start.
- The door has not been closed properly.
Small load.
- The automatic programme has not sensed the required fi nal moisture so that the dryer completes the programme and stops. If this happens simply select an additional short period of drying or select extra dry option if available.
- Large loads or heavier fabrics Dryness levels can be modifi ed to the specifi c dryness desired.
- Extra Dry is recommended for ready to wear items.
- The drying times are very long
- An appropriate maintenance was not carried out.
- Refer to the Care & Maintenace section and perform the operations described.
- The programme. the time and/or the drying level set are not suitable for the type and the amount of load inserted into the dryer.
- Refer to Programmes and Options sections to fi nd the programme and options most suitable for the type of load.
- The garments are too wet.
- Carry out a washing cycle with higher spin speed to remove as much water as possible.
- The dryer may be overloaded.
- Refer to the Programmes section to check the max load for each programme.
- The programme did not end.
- A power failure might have occurred.
- In case of power failure. it is necessary to press the "Start/Pause" button to restart the cycle.
- Drum - slight odour or vapour.
- Slight odour or vapour may be found if you open the door during its fi rst use.
- This is normal and should only last a few minutes.
- Lights on or fl ashing Water tank The water tank is full.
- Empty the water tank. Refer to the Care & Maintenance section.
- Door fi lter Failure of the air fl ow necessary for machine operation.
- Clean the door fi lter and check whether air intake is free. Carrying out these operations improperly may cause damages. Refer to Care & Maintenance section.
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