TVE43 - Tumble drier HOOVER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TVE43 HOOVER

ENGLISH Safety reminders User’s manual. This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Ensure that it is fully understood before operating.

Glass fibre curtains should never be put in this machine. Skin irritation may occur if other garments are contaminated with the glass fibres.

Installation. Never install the dryer against curtains and be sure to prevent items from falling or collecting behind the dryer.

Garments treated with flammable cleaning sprays or liquids such as petrol, must not be put in this machine.

Ventilation. Check regularly that the air flowing through the dryer is not restricted: Check the fluff filter after use, and clean, if necessary. The venting hose or duct should be checked periodically and any accumulation of fluff removed. The inlet and outlets should be kept free from obstructions. If the dryer is used frequently the period between checks should be reduced accordingly. Dryness. Clothes should be spin dried or thoroughly wrung before they are put into the tumble dryer. Clothes that are dripping wet should NOT be put into the dryer. Lighters and matches must not be left in pockets and NEVER use flammable liquids near the machine. Foam plastic, foam rubber and rubberlike material are not suitable for tumble drying. Articles made from these materials MUST NOT be placed in the dryer.

Lint or fluff must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside of the machine. Cool down period. The drum inside may be very hot. Always allow the dryer to complete the cool down period before removing the laundry. Faults. Do not continue to use this machine if it appears to be faulty. After use. Remove the plug from the electricity supply. Always remove the plug before cleaning the appliance. Supply cord. If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from Hoover Service or an authorised Hoover Dealer. Hoover service. To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this appliance we recommend that any servicing or repairs are only carried out by an authorised Hoover service engineer.

ENGLISH Safety reminders Electrical requirements Ventilation requirements Preparing the load Clothes preparation Maximum drying weight Sorting the load Do not tumble dry Energy saving

Opening the door 6 Filter 6 Drying guide 7 Controls & indicators TVX33 8 Operation TVX33 9 Controls & indicators TVE43 10 Operation TVE43 11-12 Cleaning the dryer 12 Technical specification 12 Trouble shooting 13

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY This appliance must be operated in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. It is for domestic use only in drying household textiles and garments where a water solution has been used in the cleaning process. It MUST NOT be used with dry cleaning fluids. For your safety, this dryer must be correctly installed. If there is any doubt about installation, call Hoover Service for advice. Before using the tumble dryer for the first time: ● please read this instruction book thoroughly. ● remove all items packed inside drum. ● wipe the inside of the drum and door with a damp cloth to remove any dust which may have settled in transit. IMPORTANT: This dryer must only be used for drying household textiles and garments where a water solution has been used for the cleaning process. DO NOT tumble dry fabrics treated with dry cleaning fluids.

Electrical requirements WARNING! ELECTRICITY CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. This appliance is fitted with a moulded-on non-rewireable plug. The plug should be accessible for disconnection after the appliance has been installed. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue - NEUTRAL Brown

- LIVE Green-and-yellow - EARTH If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from Hoover Service or an authorised Hoover Dealer. 3

ENGLISH Installation and Ventilation requirements 1

SUPPLY CORD AIR INLET VENTS HOT AIR OUTLET IMPORTANT: This dryer must be installed such that the air inlets and outlets are not restricted (fig. 1). There should be a gap of at least 12 mm (0.5 inches) between the sides and rear of the machine and the surrounding walls and cabinets. To ensure adequate ventilation the space between the bottom of the machine and the floor must not be obstructed. NEVER install the dryer up 2 against curtains. Prevent items from falling or collecting between the sides and rear of the dryer as these may obstruct the air inlet and outlets. A venting hose is supplied with this tumble dryer. The use of the venting hose to exhaust hot air to the external atmosphere is strongly recommended to ensure maximum drying efficiency. Protect the external outlet 4

from prevailing winds to ensure back-draughts do not reduce the drying performance. If the dryer is installed under a worktop or built-in, it is essential to use the venting hose to carry the hot moist air away from the dryer otherwise re-circulation of the moist air will prevent the dryer from working efficiently. The hose may be fitted through a wall or through an open door or window (fig. 2). The hose is 95 mm (3.75 inches) in diameter and will extend up to 1.8 metres (6 feet). Venting hoses longer than 1.8 metres (6 feet) are not recommended as the dryer performance will be reduced. Ensure that the venting hose is not kinked as this will prevent the dryer from working efficiently. There are three air outlets – one at the rear and one on each side of the dryer. The venting hose must only be attached to one of these outlets. The covers must be fitted to the two unused outlets to maintain maximum drying efficiency. Where it is not practical to fit a venting hose, condensation can be reduced by operating the dryer close to an open window or an extractor fan.

ENGLISH Preparing the load Before using the dryer for the first time wipe the inside of the drum and door with a damp cloth. Make sure that the laundry you are going to dry is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer, as shown by the care symbols on each item.

Clothes preparation Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty. Turn the articles inside out. Place clothes loosely in the drum to make sure that they don’t get tangled. Do not overload the drum, particularly when drying large items, otherwise, the laundry may stick to the drum and not dry evenly.

Maximum drying weight ● Cottons Max. 6 kg ● Synthetics Max. 3 kg

Sort the load as follows: A) By care symbols On the collar or inside seam: Suitable for tumble drying. Tumble drying at high temperature. Tumble drying at low temperature only. DO NOT tumble dry.

D) By drying level ● Sort into: Iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. ● For delicate articles press the ‘HEAT SETTING’ button to select low drying temperature.

Do not tumble dry: Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, garments with PVC or leather trimmings, training shoes, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc. IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion).

Energy saving Only put into the tumble dryer laundry which has been thoroughly wrung or spin-dried. The drier the laundry the shorter the drying time thus saving electricity. ALWAYS try to dry the maximum weight of laundry, this will save time and electricity. NEVER exceed the maximum weight, this will waste time and electricity.

B) By amount and thickness Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer capacity, separate clothes according to thickness (e.g. towels from thin underwear).

ALWAYS check that the filter is clean before every drying cycle.

C) By type of fabric Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table linen. Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of polyester or polyamid, as well as for cotton/synthetic mixes.

ALWAYS ensure that the covers are fitted to the two unused vent outlets, this will maintain maximum drying performance.

NEVER put dripping wet items into the tumble dryer, this may damage the appliance.

ENGLISH Opening the door

Press button to open door (fig. 3). The door may also be opened by pushing on it (fig. 4). This is a safety feature to prevent the entrapment of minors in the drum.

IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that the fluff filter is clean before each drying cycle.

1. Pull the filter upwards (fig. 5). 2. Open filter as shown (fig. 6).

To restart the dryer, close the door and press the ‘ON’ button (Model TVX33) or ‘START’ button (Model TVE43). WARNING! WHEN THE TUMBLE DRYER IS IN USE THE DRUM AND DOOR MAY BE VERY HOT.

3. Gently remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips. 4. Snap the filter together and push back into place. Filter Care Indicator Lights when the filter needs cleaning. If the laundry is not drying check that the filter is not clogged. The indicator will also light when the venting hose is blocked or kinked.

ENGLISH Drying guide for model TVX33 The table shows approximate drying times, depending on the type of fabric and dampness of the clothes.

PRE-IRON PROGRAM: RELAXES CREASES – EASIER TO IRON REMEMBER: During the last 10 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air.

Drying guide for model TVE43 Programme 1 2 3 4 5 6

Drying Guide Bone Dry Extra Dry Cupboard Dry Iron Dry Medium Dry Damp Dry

For delicate fabrics select the ‘LOW HEAT SETTING’ button for all Drying Programmes. This reduces the drying temperature to protect your garments.

ENGLISH Control panel and indicator lights TVX33

1. ‘DOOR OPEN’ button – press to open the door. (See ‘Opening the door’ section.) 2. ‘ON’ button and indicator – press to switch on, the indicator will light. 3. ‘HEAT SETTING’ button – press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, press again to select high temperature. HIGH Heat setting LOW Heat setting 4. ‘DRYING TIME’ dial – selects drying time or pre-ironing option (a). 5. ‘FILTER CARE’ indicator lights when filter needs cleaning.

ENGLISH Operation TVX33 1. Open the door and load the drum with laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder closure of the door. 2. If drying delicate items press the ‘HEAT SETTING’ button to reduce the heat level. Press again on completion, to select high temperature. HIGH Heat setting LOW Heat setting 3. Turn ‘DRYING TIME’ dial until the required drying time aligns with the symbol ●. The PRE-IRONING setting shown by the symbol on the ‘DRYING TIME’ dial provides a conditioning and anti-crease function. The dryer will heat the load for 8 minutes followed by a 2 minute cool down period and is especially good for garments which may have been left for some time prior to ironing, in a linen basket for example. Garments may also become stiffened when dried outside on a washing line or inside on radiators. The PRE-IRONING process relaxes the creases in the fabric making ironing quicker and easier.

6. The load is dried by tumbling in thermostatically controlled warm air. Cool air is used for the last 10 minutes to reduce creasing and cool the load ready for handling. 7. When the program is fully completed the drum will stop rotating and the dial will point to the symbol ●. Open the door and remove the load. WARNING! THE DRUM, DOOR AND LOAD MAY BE VERY HOT. 8. Clean the filter after every drying cycle to ensure maximum dryer efficiency. (See ‘Filter’ section.)

4. Gently close the door pushing it slowly until you hear the door ‘click’ shut. 5. Press the ‘ON’ button. The indicator will light and the drying cycle begins.

ENGLISH Control panel and indicator lights TVE43

1. ‘DOOR OPEN’ button – press to open the door. (See ‘Opening the door’ section.) 2. ‘ON/OFF’ button and indicator – press to switch on, the indicator will light. Press again to switch off, the indicator will go out. 3. ‘HEAT SETTING’ button – press to reduce the heat level for delicate items, press again to select high temperature. This function is available on all programmes. HIGH Heat setting LOW Heat setting 4. ‘ALARM OFF’ button – press to stop the buzzer. 5. ‘DIGITAL DISPLAY’ shows the number of hours delay remaining when ‘START DELAY’ is selected. 6. ‘PROGRAM’ dial – selects drying program. 7. ‘FILTER CARE’ indicator – lights when filter needs cleaning. 8. ‘COOLING’ indicator – lights when the drying cycle is in the cooldown period. 9. ‘HEATING’ indicator – lights when the drying cycle is in the heating period. 10. ‘START’ button – press to start the drying cycle. 11. ‘START DELAY’ button – press to delay the start of the drying cycle by up to 9 hours.

ENGLISH Operation TVE43 1. Open the door and load the drum with laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder closure of the door. 2. Gently close the door pushing it slowly until you hear the door ‘click’ shut. 3. Press the ‘ON/OFF’ button to switch on the dryer. The indicator will light. 4. Turn the ‘PROGRAM’ dial to select the required drying program: Airing

e.g. if you are drying cotton laundry and would like it suitable for ironing please select the iron dry option. The PRE-IRONING setting shown by the symbol on the ‘PROGRAM’ dial provides a conditioning and anticrease function. The dryer will heat the load for 9 minutes followed by a 3 minute cool down period and is especially good for garments which may have been left for some time prior to ironing, in a linen basket for example. Garments may also become stiffened when dried outside on a washing line or inside on radiators. The PRE-IRONING process relaxes the creases in the fabric making ironing quicker and easier.

5. If drying delicate items on the ‘timed’ programs press the ‘HEAT SETTING’ button to reduce the heat level. Press again on completion, to select high temperature. HIGH Heat setting LOW Heat setting 6. Press the ‘START’ button. The dryer will start automatically and the ‘HEATING’ indicator will light. Drying sensor A sensor will detect when the load is dry. The drying cycle will then go into the cooldown period and the ‘COOLING’ indicator will light. After 10 minutes of cooldown the drum will stop rotating automatically. Note: (i) The sensor may not detect a small load of small articles. For small loads and separate items or pre-dried fabrics with low moisture content, utilise the timed programs. Set the program between 30 and 75 minutes depending upon load size and dryness required and select high or low heat depending upon the fabric type. If this is not carried out the dryer will only operate for 10 minutes before going into cooldown. (ii) If the sensor does not operate, for example when a load is too large or too wet to tumble dry, the dryer will automatically go into cooldown after 180 minutes. The dryer can be set to start up to 9 hours after the program has been set. To set the time delay option press and release the ‘START DELAY’ button until the required delay (shown in hours) appears on the display and then press the ‘START’ button. The display will flash. 11

ENGLISH As each hour passes the figure shown on the display will count down. When it gets to 0 the dryer will start. The delay can be changed at any time simply by pressing the button until the new figure appears on the display. If there is an interruption to the electricity supply the time delay will be lost and so will have to be re-set when the power is restored. 7. To switch off the buzzer, which sounds at the end of each cycle, press the ‘ALARM OFF’ button. 8. The load is dried by tumbling in thermostatically controlled warm air. Cool air is used for the last 10 minutes to reduce creasing and cool the load ready for handling. During this time the ‘COOLING’ indicator is lit. 9. When the program is fully completed the drum will stop rotating. The dial remains at the position of the selected program. The ‘COOLING’ indicator will flash and the buzzer will sound. 10. Open the door and remove the load. WARNING! THE DRUM, DOOR AND LOAD MAY BE VERY HOT. If the load is not removed from the dryer at the end of the drying cycle, a ‘creaseguard’ function is activated. Every 15 minutes the dryer will tumble the load for 5 seconds and the buzzer will sound. This process will be repeated until the ‘creaseguard’ function is cancelled by opening the door. The ‘COOLING’ indicator will continue to flash while ‘creaseguard’ is activated. 11. Clean the filter after every drying cycle to ensure maximum dryer efficiency. (See ‘Filter’ section.) 12

Cleaning the dryer IMPORTANT: Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning this appliance. Clean the filter after every drying cycle. After each period of use, wipe the inside of the drum and leave the door open for a while to allow circulation of air to dry it. Wipe the outside of the machine and the door with a soft cloth. DO NOT use abrasive pads or cleaning agents. To prevent the door sticking, periodically clean the door gasket with a ‘non-scratch cream cleaner.’

Technical specifications Drum capacity 115 litres Maximum load 6 kg Height 85 cm Width 60 cm Depth 60 cm Energy Label Band C Note: For electrical data refer to the rating label on the front of the dryer cabinet (with the door open).

ENGLISH Trouble shooting Should your dryer operate incorrectly, check the following points before calling for a service engineer. Drying time is too long/clothes are not dry enough: ● Have you selected the correct drying time/program? Go to page 7. ● Were the clothes too wet? Were the clothes thoroughly wrung or spin-dried? ● Does the filter need cleaning? Go to page 6. ● Is the dryer overloaded? Go to page 5. ● Is the venting hose kinked or blocked? Go to page 4. ● Is the load too small? Go to page 11. ● Has the ‘HEAT SETTING’ option been selected from a previous cycle? Go to page 8/10. The dryer does not operate: ● Is there a working electricity supply to the dryer? Check using another appliance such as a table lamp. ● Is the plug properly connected to the mains supply? ● Is there a power failure? ● Has the fuse blown? ● Is the door fully closed? Go to page 9/11. ● Is the dryer switched on, both at the mains supply and at the machine? Go to page 8/10. ● Has the drying time or the program been selected? Go to page 8/10. ● On TVE43: Have you pressed the ‘START’ button to begin the program? Go to page 11.

● On TVX33: Has the ‘ON’ button been pressed after opening the door? Go to page 6. ● On TVE43: Has the ‘START’ button been pressed after opening the door? Go to page 6. Filter Care Indicator on ● Does the filter need cleaning? Go to page 6. ● Is the venting hose kinked or blocked? Go to page 4. Drum light does not operate ● The drum light can be replaced by unscrewing the glass cover and unscrewing the bulb. The bulb should be replaced by type E14 (10W, 240V). If the supply cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is only available from Hoover Service or an authorised Hoover Dealer. Should there still be a problem with your dryer after completing all the recommended checks, please call Hoover Service for advice. They may be able to assist you over the telephone or arrange for a suitable appointment for an engineer to call under the terms of your guarantee. However, a charge may be made if any of the following applies to your machine: ● Is found to be in working order. ● Has not been installed in accordance with the installation instructions. ● Has been used incorrectly.

● On TVE43: Has the ‘START DELAY’ option been set and is there still time remaining? Go to page 11. 13