Hotpoint Clothes Dryer THDP 871 User Manual

Instruction booklet  
Contents  
GB  
GB  
Installation, 2-3  
Where to put your dryer  
Ventilation  
English  
Water drain  
Levelling  
Electrical connection  
Before you start using your dryer  
Warnings, 4-5  
General safety  
To minimise the risk of fire  
Maintenance and Care, 6-7  
Switching off the electricity  
TDHP 871  
Cleaning the filter after each cycle  
Empty the water container after each cycle  
Cleaning the heat pump filter unit  
Check the drum after each cycle  
Cleaning the dryer  
First time you turn on your dryer  
you must select your preferred  
language see page 9  
Dryer description, 8  
The features  
Control panel  
Choosing a programme  
TUMBLE DRYER  
The Display, 9-11  
This symbol reminds you to read this  
booklet.  
Start and programmes, 11-14  
The Controls  
Programmes Table  
! Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to refer  
to it when necessary. Take it with you when you  
move, and should you sell this appliance or pass it  
on to another party, make sure that this booklet is  
supplied along with the dryer so that the new owner  
may be informed about warnings and suggestions on  
how the appliance works.  
Laundry, 15  
Sorting your laundry  
Wash care labels  
Drying times  
Troubleshooting, 16  
! Read these instructions carefully; the following  
pages contain important information on installation  
and suggestions on how the appliance works.  
Service, 17  
Spare Parts  
Product data, 18  
Recycling and Disposal  
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Installation  
Electrical connections  
Before you start using your dryer  
Once you have installed your dryer and before you  
use it, clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust  
that could have accumulated during transport.  
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Make sure of the following before you  
insert the plug into the the electrical socket:  
Make sure your hands are dry.  
The socket must have an earth connection.  
The socket must be able to sustain the  
machines maximum power, which is  
indicated on the rating label (see Dryer  
Description).  
Maximum load  
Natural fibres : 8 kg  
Power voltage must be within the values  
indicated on the rating label (see Dryer  
Description).  
The socket must be compatible with the  
dryers plug. Should this not be the case,  
replace the plug or the socket.  
! The dryer must not be installed outdoors,  
even if the space is sheltered. It can be  
very dangerous if it is exposed to rain or  
storms.  
! Once installed, the dryers electrical wire  
and plug must be within easy reach.  
! Do not use extension cords.  
! The power cord must not be bent or  
squashed.  
! The power cord should be regularly  
checked. If the supply cord is damaged, it  
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its  
service agent or similarly qualified  
persons in order to avoid a hazard. New or  
longer power cords are supplied at an extra  
charge by authorised dealers.  
! The manufacturer denies any responsibility  
should any of these rules not be followed.  
! If in doubt about any of the above consult a  
qualified electrician.  
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Warnings  
Check to see if the dryer is empty before  
loading it.  
! The appliance has been designed and  
built according to international safety  
standards.  
These warnings are given for safety  
reasons and must be followed carefully.  
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The back of the dryer could  
become very hot. Never touch it  
while in use.  
Do not use the dryer unless the filter,  
water container and heat pump filter unit  
are securely in place (see Maintenance).  
Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry  
for maximum loads).  
General safety  
This appliance can be used by children  
aged from 8 years and above and  
persons with reduced physical, sensory  
or mental capabilities, or lack of  
Do not load items that are dripping wet.  
Carefully check all instructions on  
clothing labels (see Laundry).  
Do not tumble dry large, very bulky  
items.  
knowledge if they are given supervision  
or instruction concerning use of the  
appliance in a safe way and understand  
the hazards involved.  
Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high  
temperatures.  
This tumble dryer has been designed for  
home, and not professional use.  
Complete each programme with its Cool  
Tumble Phase.  
Do not touch the appliance while bare  
foot or with wet hands or feet.  
Do not turn off the dryer when there are  
still warm items inside.  
Unplug the machine by pulling on the  
plug, not the cord.  
Clean the filter after each use (see  
Maintenance).  
After using the dryer, turn it off and  
unplug it. Keep the door closed to make  
sure that children do not use it as a toy.  
Empty the water container after each  
use (see Maintenance).  
Children should be supervised to ensure  
Clean the heat pump filter unit at regular  
intervals (see Maintenance).  
Do not allow lint to collect around the  
dryer.  
that they do not play with the dryer.  
Cleaning and user maintenance should  
not be made by children without  
supervision.  
Never climb on top of the dryer. It could  
result in damage.  
Always follow electrical standards and  
requirements (see Installation).  
Always buy original spare parts and  
accessories (see Service).  
Children of less than 3 years should be  
kept away from the appliance unless  
continuously supervised.  
The appliance must be installed correctly  
and have proper ventilation. The air  
intake at the front of the dryer and rear  
vent behind the dryer should never be  
obstructed (see Installation).  
Never use the dryer on carpeting where  
the pile height would prevent air from  
entering the dryer from the base.  
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Warnings  
To minimise the risk of fire in your  
tumble dryer, the following should be  
observed:  
or explosive substances. Highly flammable  
substances commonly used in domestic  
environments including cooking oil,  
acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene,  
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and  
wax removers. Ensure these items have  
been washed in hot water with an extra  
amount of detergent before being dried  
in the tumble dryer.  
Do not tumble dry items containing foam  
rubber (also known as latex foam), or  
similarly textured rubber like materials.  
Foam rubber materials can, when  
heated, produce fire by spontaneous  
combustion.  
Fabric softener or similar products  
should not be used in a tumble dryer to  
eliminate the effects of static electricity  
unless the practice is specifically  
recommended by the manufacturer of  
the fabric softener product.  
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Tumble dry items only if they have been  
washed with detergent and water, rinsed  
and been through the spin cycle. It is a  
fire hazard to dry items that HAVE NOT  
been washed with water.  
Do not dry garments that have been  
treated with chemical products.  
Do not tumble dry items that have been  
spotted or soaked with vegetable or  
cooking oils, this constitutes a fire hazard.  
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously,  
especially when exposed to heat sources  
such as a tumble dryer. The items become  
warm, causing an oxidisation reaction with  
the oil, Oxidisation creates heat. If the heat  
cannot escape, items can become hot  
enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or  
storing oil-effected items can prevent heat  
from escaping and so create a fire hazard.  
If it is unavoidable that fabrics containing  
vegetable or cooking oil or those that have  
been contaminated with hair care products  
be placed in a tumble dryer they should  
first be washed with extra detergent - this  
will reduce, but not eliminate the hazard.  
The cool tumble phase should be used to  
reduce the temperature of the items. They  
should not be removed from the dryer and  
piled or stacked while hot.  
Do not tumble dry undergarments that  
contain metal reinforcements eg. bras  
with metal reinforcing wires. Damage to  
the tumble dryer can result if the metal  
reinforcements come loose during drying.  
Do not tumble dry rubber, plastic articles  
such as shower caps or babies water  
proof covers, polythene or paper.  
Do not tumble dry rubber backed  
articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber  
pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber  
coated tennis shoes.  
Do not tumble dry items that have  
previously been cleaned in or washed in,  
soaked in or soiled with petrol/gasoline,  
dry cleaning solvents or other flammable  
Remove all objects from pockets,  
especially lighters (risk of explosion).  
! WARNING: Never stop the dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are  
quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.  
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Maintenance and Care  
Switching off the electricity  
! Failure to empty the water container may cause  
the following:  
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! Unplug your dryer when not using it,  
when cleaning it and during all  
maintenance operations.  
- The dryer will stop heating (so the load may still  
be damp at the end of the drying cycle).  
Priming the water collection system  
When your dryer is new, the water container will not  
collect water until the system is primed.  
This will take 1 or 2 drying cycles. Once primed it will  
collect water during every drying cycle.  
Clean the filter after each cycle  
The filter is an important  
part of your dryer:  
it accumulates lint and  
fluff that is formed while  
drying.  
Cleaning the heat pump filter unit  
Periodically (every 5 drying cycles) remove  
the heat pump filter unit and clean any  
build up of fluff from the surface of the filter.  
However, we recommend that you clean  
this filter after EVERY drying cycle to  
optimise the dryers performance.  
When finished drying, clean the filter by  
rinsing it under running water or with your  
vacuum cleaner. Should the filter become  
clogged up, the airflow inside the dryer will  
be seriously compromised: drying times  
lengthen and you will consume more  
energy. It may also damage your dryer.  
To removing the heat pump filter unit:  
1. Unplug the dryer and open the door.  
2. Pull open the heat pump filter unit cover  
(see diagram on next page).  
Release the 4 clips to the vertical position  
then pull the filter unit towards you.  
3. Separate the two parts  
The filter is found in front of the dryer trim  
(see diagram on next page).  
Removing the filter:  
of the filter and clean  
the surface of the filter.  
1. Pull the plastic grip of  
the filter upwards.  
2. Clean the filter and  
replace it correctly.  
Ensure the filter is fully  
located flush into  
the tumble dryer trim.  
! The front of the heat pump is made  
from thin metal plates. Take care that you  
do not damage these or cut yourself when  
cleaning, removing or replacing the heat  
pump filter unit.  
! Do not use the dryer without replacing  
the filter.  
Empty the water container after each  
cycle  
4. If there is any build up of fluff on the  
plates, carefully clean this off with a damp  
cloth, sponge or a vacuum cleaner. Never  
use your fingers.  
5. Reassemble the two parts of the filter,  
clean the seals and replace with the 4  
clips in the horizontal position, make  
sure that the catches are secure.  
Pull the container out of the dryer  
and empty it into a sink or other  
suitable drain.  
Replace the water container  
securely.  
! Always check and empty the container before you  
start a new drying programme.  
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Maintenance and Care  
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Water container  
Filter  
Heat pump filter unit  
Air intake  
Heat pump filter  
unit cover  
Handle  
Clips  
Check the drum after each cycle  
Quick Tips  
Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items  
(handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind.  
Remember to clean the door filter and  
heat pump filter after each load.  
Remember to empty the water container  
after each load.  
Cleaning the drum  
! Doing BOTH the above will keep your  
appliance working at its BEST.  
! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel  
cleaning agents to clean the drum.  
A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless  
steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of  
water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner  
from the wash. This coloured film will not affect the  
dryer performance.  
Cleaning the dryer  
External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts  
can be cleaned with a damp cloth.  
Periodically (every 6 months) vacuum the front air  
intake grille and vents at the rear of the dryer, to  
remove any build up of fluff, lint or dust. Also to  
remove accumulation of fluff from the front of the  
heat pump and filter areas, clean occasionally with  
a vacuum cleaner.  
! Do not use solvents or abrasives.  
! Your dryer uses special bearing components which  
do not need lubrication.  
! Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised  
technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety  
(see Service).  
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Dryer Description  
To open the door  
The features  
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ting plate  
Press and release the front  
panel in position shown  
Model &  
Serial  
numbers  
Heat Pump  
Filter Unit  
(cover open)  
Air intake  
grille  
Heat Pump Filter cover  
handle (Pull to open)  
Filter  
Adjustable Feet  
Control panel  
PROGRAMME  
Display Unit  
Selection Buttons  
CHILD LOCK &  
OPTIONS  
Buttons & Lights  
ON/OFF  
Button  
START/PAUSE  
Button & Light  
The ON/OFF button  
- if pressed when the dryer is  
flashing green if on standby waiting to start a programme  
(see Start and Programmes).  
running: If the display shows TURNING OFF the  
dryer stops. If the display shows PRESS AND HOLD  
hold the botton and the display counts down 3, 2, 1  
and then stops.  
Note: This light also flashes amber during the Post  
Care phase of a programme.  
Press and hold again for more than 3 seconds, the  
display briefly shows POWER ON .  
The Display Unit gives warnings and information  
about the programme selected and its progress (see  
next page).  
The PROGRAMME selection buttons set the programme:  
press the button corresponding to the programme you  
want to select (see Start and Programmes).  
The CHILD LOCK button/icon  
: Press and hold this  
button after selecting your programme and any options,  
this prevents the programme settings from being  
changed, the display will briefly show LOCKED .  
When the icon is lit, the other buttons are disabled.  
Hold the button to cancel and the icon will go out, the  
display will briefly show UNLOCKED .  
The OPTION buttons/indicators: these buttons select  
available options for your selected programme (see  
The Controls). The indicators on the display unit next  
to the bottom buttons light to show that the option has  
been selected.  
Note: This tumble dryer, in compliance with new energy  
saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby  
system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no  
activity is detected. Press and hold the ON-OFF  
button until the display briefly shows POWER ON  
and the dryer then reactivates.  
The START/PAUSE button/light  
starts a selected  
programme. When you press this button there will be  
one beep and the display will show PAUSE . When  
a programme is running, holding this button in pauses  
the programme and stops the dryer.  
The light is green when the programme is running,  
flashing amber if the programme has been paused or  
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The Display  
Selecting your language  
The first time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language from the available list.  
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To change: the language current selection must flash, on  
the first line of the display.  
- Press the On/Off button to turn off the display then press  
and hold all 3 buttons:  
Heat Level,  
Timed Dry  
and  
Dryness Level for 5 seconds.  
- Press the  
Heat Level or the  
Timed Dry button to  
scroll up or down through the list.  
- When your required language is flashing on the top line  
of the display, pressing the  
select your choice.  
Dryness Level button will  
Understanding the display  
Programme selection and display  
The selected programme is shown on the first line of the display  
when you select the corresponding button, this message is shown  
while the programme is running.  
COTTONS  
SHIRTS  
SYNTHETICS  
BED & BATH  
EASY IRON  
REFRESH  
DELICATES  
WOOL  
MY CYCLE (see below)  
M
My Cycle When you select the My Cycle button the Display will show your selected programme with ‘M’ before its  
name. ie. M COTTONS (see Start and Programmes).  
Dryness levels  
During programme selection for an automatic programme that has different dryness levels available (see Programmes  
Table).  
The second line of the display shows the dryness level you require, for each  
press of the  
Dryness Level button the next option from the list below is  
selected and displayed. The display also shows 1 to 7 bars depending on  
your selection and these are displayed during the programmes progress.  
! Some automatic programmes do not allow the dryness level to be changed  
or do not have all the dryness level options.  
DAMP  
Dries your items ready to be ironed using a machine or rotary ironer.  
IRON DRY  
Dries your items ready to be ironed with a hand iron.  
Dries your delicate items ready to be hanged for final drying.  
Dries your items ready to be hanged for final drying.  
Dries your delicate items ready to be put away.  
Dries your items ready to be put away.  
HANGER PLUS  
HANGER DRY  
LIGHT DRY  
CUPBOARD DRY  
EXTRA DRY  
Dries your clothes ready to be worn.  
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The Display  
Programme progress  
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The second line of the display shows the status of the programme as it progresses:  
(long messages scroll across the line)  
DRY  
COOL TUMBLE  
(if option Post Care selected).  
END OF CYCLE, CREASE CARE  
END OF CYCLE, CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE  
Timed drying  
After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry option,  
press the Timed button and the display will increment the  
selected time, each time you press and release the button  
(see Start and Programmes).  
Each press reduces the time duration and number of available time options depending on the programme/material  
selected.  
The Timed Dry icon  
is displayed next to the time.  
The selected time remains displayed after the programme starts, but can be changed anytime you wish.  
Delay and Time to End  
Some programmes can have a delayed start (see Start and Programmes). Press the  
Each press of the Delay button advances the delay setting  
Delay button and the icon flashes.  
in 1 hour increments, from: , then and  
to  
24h  
1h  
OFF  
then after a couple of seconds cancels the delay.  
The delay time is shown on the display next to the Delay button.  
The display counts down the minutes of the delay period after  
the Start/Pause button  
is pressed.  
The second line of the display shows STARTS IN  
You can change or cancel the delay time selected anytime if  
you wish.  
After the Start/Pause button is pressed the Delay or Time to End is displayed in hours and minutes and counts down each  
minute.  
Time to End  
After the delay period finishes, or for all the programme if delay not selected:  
- the estimated time to the end of the programme, for automatic programmes or the actual time remaining during a  
timed programme is shown in this part of the display.  
When timed programmes are selected the time displayed throughout the cycle is the actual time remaining.  
When Automatic programmes are selected the time displayed is an estimate of the time remaining. When the  
programme is selected the display shows the time required to dry a full load. The time remaining is constantly  
monitored during the drying cycle and is updated to show the best forecast.  
The colons between the hours and minutes in the display flash to show the time is counting down.  
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The Display  
Warnings  
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The second line of the display also gives warnings and reminders:  
(reminders occur at the end of the programme)  
END OF CYCLE, CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE  
Reminder that the water container should be  
emptied and the filter cleaned every time you use the  
dryer (see Maintenance).  
CLEAN CONDENSER, FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE  
EMPTY WATER BOTTLE  
This message indicates that you must clean the  
Heat Pump Condenser Filter unit (see Maintenance)  
and will occur at intervals depending how much you  
have used the dryer. When you finish the next  
programme the message is cancelled. You must also  
clean the filter.  
Indicates that the water container is full. The  
message will take a few seconds to go out after  
replacing the empty water container; the dryer  
must be running for this to happen (see The  
Controls).  
Note: If the water container fills and this message  
is displayed, the heat is turned off and your  
clothes will not dry.  
Start and Programmes  
Choosing a programme  
During the drying programme, you can check on  
your laundry and take out items that are dry while  
others continue drying. When you close the door  
1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket.  
2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see  
Laundry).  
again, press the Start/Pause button  
resume drying.  
in order to  
3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean  
and in place and the water container is empty and  
in place (see Maintenance).  
If you open the door to check your laundry you  
will extend the drying time as the heat pump  
compressor will not start for 5 minutes after you  
close the door and press the Start/Pause button  
(see The Controls).  
4. Load the machine and make sure items are not  
in the way of the door seal. Close the door.  
5. If the Display is not lit: Press the ON/OFF button  
6. Press the Programmes Selection button that  
corresponds with the type of fabric being dried by  
checking the Programmes Table (see Programmes)  
as well as the indications for each type of fabric (see  
Laundry).  
10. During the last few minutes of Drying Programmes,  
before the programme is completed, the final COOL  
TUMBLE phase is entered (fabrics are cooled),  
this phase should always be allowed to complete.  
11. At the end of the drying cycle a message is  
displayed:  
- If the  
required (see below).  
button is selected; steps 7 and 8 are not  
-
If END OF CYCLE, CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE  
is shown, the buzzer will beep 3 times (Note: If  
the SOUND option was selected the buzzer  
beeps 3 times every 30 seconds for 5 minutes).  
If END OF CYCLE, CREASE CARE is shown, Post  
Care option has been selected and if you do  
not remove the laundry immediately, the  
dryer will tumble occasionally for 10 hours or  
until you open the door, the buzzer will beep  
3 times to confirm the programme is completed.  
7. Choose Timed Drying or Dryness Levels option:  
- If Timed Drying press and release the Timed  
button until the required time is displayed.  
or - To change from default dryness setting, press  
and release the Dryness Levels button until  
required level is indicated.  
-
! See Programmes Table, for more details:  
availability of Dryness Levels, Timed Dry and  
Options.  
12. Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the filter  
and replace it. Empty the Water Container and  
replace it (see Maintenance).  
8. Set a delay time and other options if necessary  
(see The Display).  
9. Press the Start/Pause button  
to begin.  
13. Unplug the dryer.  
The display will show the estimated time to end.  
My Cycle button:  
First time you press this button the display will show PRESS AND HOLD TO STORE  
After selecting your favorite programme and options you can save these settings by pressing and holding in the  
My Cycle button for at least 5 seconds, the top line will show a flashing  
buzzer will then beep and the second line of the display shows MEMORY  
followed by the selected programme. The  
The next time you need this programme press the button, then the Start/Pause button  
If you wish, you can change your stored favorite, by selecting a new programme and/or options and press and hold  
in the button (as above).  
and this programme will run.  
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Start and Programmes  
Programmes Table  
! If the Display is not lit; Press the ON/OFF button  
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and then select programme.  
Programme  
Options available  
Dryness Levels available  
(default highlighted  
)
- High  
Standard Cotton  
- Medium  
- Low  
- High  
*
*
*
Shirts  
✓ ✓  
- Medium  
- Medium  
- Low  
Synthetics  
✓ ✓  
- High  
Bed & Bath  
Wool  
*
- Medium  
An Automatic programme  
Delicates  
Easy Iron  
Refresh  
*
An Automatic programme  
An Automatic programme  
*YOU CANNOT SELECT BOTH POST CARE AND SOUND OPTIONS  
Standard Cotton  
This is a programme for cotton items.  
The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin  
speed used in your washer (see Laundry).  
The Standard Cotton programme to EU Regulation 392/2012 is Programme 1 selection with High Heat and  
Dryness Level Cupboard Dry.  
Shirts  
High heat option  
This is a programme for shirts made from cotton.  
It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 10 shirts).  
Medium heat option  
This is a programme for shirts made from synthetic materials or a mixture of natural and synthetic materials, such  
as polyester and cotton.  
It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 14 shirts).  
The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin  
speed used in your washer.  
Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If  
this is the case, try turning the shirts inside out and running the programme again for a short period.  
Synthetics  
This is a programme for items of Synthetic with low heat setting or Synthetic/Cotton mixtures with medium heat  
setting.  
The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin  
speed used in your washer (see Laundry).  
Bed & Bath  
This is a programme for cotton towels and sheets.  
The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin  
speed used in your washer (see Laundry).  
Loads dried using the Extra Dry setting are usually ready to use, the edges or seams may be slightly damp  
especially on large items. If this is the case, try opening them out and running the programme again for a short  
period.  
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Start and Programmes  
Wool Programme  
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This is a programme for tumble dryer safe garments marked with the symbol  
.
It can be used for load sizes up to 1kg (approximately 3 sweaters).  
We recommend that garments are turned inside out before drying.  
This programme will take about 60 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size and density of the load  
and the spin speed used in your washer.  
Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be  
slightly damp. Allow these to dry naturally as over-drying could damage garments.  
! Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible; i.e. it will not stretch back to original size and  
shape.  
! This programme is not suitable for Acrylic garments.  
Delicates  
This is a programme for drying your delicate clothes ie. Acrylics.  
It can be used for load sizes up to 2kg.  
The duration of this programme will depend on the size and density of the load and the spin speed used in your  
washer.  
Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to use, but on some garments the edges may be slightly  
damp. If this is the case, try opening them out or turn items inside out and running the programme again for a short  
period.  
Easy Iron Programme  
‘Easy Iron’ is a short 10 minute programme (8 minutes of heat followed by a 2 minute cool tumble period) which  
fluffs the fibres of clothing that have been left in the same position/location for an extended period of time. The cycle  
relaxes the fibres and makes them easier to iron and fold.  
! ‘Easy Iron’ is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing.  
For best results: 1. Do not load more than the maximum capacity. These numbers refer to the dry weight:  
Fabric  
Maximum load  
Cotton and Cotton mixtures  
Synthetics  
2.5kg  
2kg  
Denim  
2kg  
2. Unload the dryer immediately after the end of the programme, hang, fold or iron the articles  
and put them away in the closet. Should this not be possible repeat the programme.  
The ‘Easy Iron’ effect varies from one fabric to the next. It works well on traditional fabrics like Cotton or Cotton mix,  
and less well on acrylic fibres and on materials such as Tencel®.  
Refresh  
! ‘Refresh’ is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing.  
It can be used on any load size but is more effective on smaller loads.  
Do not overload your dryer (see Laundry).  
This is a 20 minute programme that airs your clothes with cool air. Also use to cool warm clothes.  
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Start and Programmes  
88:88  
TIME DISPLAY  
The Controls  
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The display shows either the amount of time delay  
remaining or an indication of the amount of time left for a  
drying programme (see The Display).  
The display also shows if there is a problem with your  
dryer, if this occurs the display will show F followed by a  
fault code number (see Troubleshooting).  
! Warning, after pressing the Start/Pause button  
programme cannot be changed.  
, the  
To change a selected programme, press the Start/Pause  
button , the light flashes Amber to indicate the  
programme is paused. Select the new programme and  
any options required, the light will then flash green. Press  
the Start/Pause button  
will start.  
Empty Water Container  
again and the new programme  
(If you have plumbed your dryer to a drain this icon can be  
ignored, as there is no need to empty the water container).  
Messages are displayed to reminds you to empty the  
water container (see The Display).  
Option buttons  
These buttons are used to customise the selected  
programme to your requirements. A programme must  
have been selected, by pressing a programme selection  
button, before an option can be selected. Not all options  
are available for all programmes (see Programmes  
Table). If an option is not available and you press the button,  
the buzzer will beep 3 times. If the option is available the  
indicator, on the display unit next to the bottom buttons,  
lights to show that the option has been selected.  
Delay Timer (Time Delay)  
If the water container fills during a programme, the heater  
turns off and the dryer does a period of Cool Tumble.  
After this it stops and a message tells you to  
EMPTY THE WATER CONTAINER .  
You must empty the water container and restart the dryer  
or the clothes will not dry. After re-starting the dryer the  
message will take a few seconds to go out.  
To avoid this always empty the water container each time  
you use the dryer (see Maintenance).  
Door Opening  
The start of some programmes (see The Display and  
Programmes tables) can be delayed for up to 24 hours.  
Ensure the water container is emptied before setting a  
delayed start.  
Opening the door during a programme will stop the dryer  
and have the following effects:  
Note: The Start/Pause light flashes Amber during the Post  
Care phase of a programme.  
Pre Care  
The display shows PAUSED .  
During a delay phase the delay will continue to count  
down. The Start/Pause button must be pressed to  
resume the delay programme.  
The display will change to show current status.  
The Start/Pause button must be pressed to resume  
the programme. The display will change to show the  
current status, the colons flash and count down  
continues.  
This option is only available if a delayed start has been  
selected. It tumbles the clothes occasionally during the  
delayed period to help prevent creases developing.  
Post Care  
When available and selected, the clothes are  
occasionally tumbled after the end of the drying and cool  
tumble cycles, to help prevent creases developing  
should you not be available to remove the load  
immediately the programme is complete.  
During the Post Care phase, the programme ends.  
Pressing the Start/Pause button will restart a new  
programme from the beginning.  
Note: The Start/Pause light flashes Amber during this phase.  
Note: If you have selected the Sound option this option is  
not available.  
Heat Pump Protection System  
The heat pump system has a compressor protection  
feature that operates if you open the door or there is a  
power disruption or if you turn off the dryer. This system  
will prevent the heat pump compressor from starting for 5  
minutes after the door is closed and the programme is  
started.  
Heat Level button, Display and Icons  
Not all programmes allow you to change the heat level  
and some programmes allow all three heat level options:  
Low, Medium and High.  
When the heat level options are available pressing this  
button changes the heat level and the display briefly shows  
the selected heat level, along with a display of the selected  
level icon:  
Note  
If you have a power cut, switch off the power or remove  
the plug. When power is restored, press and hold the  
On/Off button until the display briefly shows POWER ON  
and the dryer reactivates. Then press the Start/Pause  
button and the programme will resume.  
HIGH HEAT  
MEDIUM HEAT  
LOW HEAT  
Sound  
Available on all programmes and allows the buzzer to  
give a signal at the end of the drying cycle, to remind  
you that the clothes are ready to be removed.  
Note: If you have selected the Post Care option this  
option is not available.  
Mini Load  
Available with programmes :  
Cotton High Heat 4kg and Synthetic Medium Heat 1kg.  
This option optimises Automatic programme for smaller  
loads and improves the Time to End estimation.  
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Laundry  
Sorting your laundry  
Drying times  
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Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure  
that the articles can be tumble dried.  
Sort laundry by fabric type.  
Empty pockets and check buttons.  
Close zippers and hooks and tie loose belts and  
strings.  
The table (see below) presents APPROXIMATE drying  
times in Minutes. Weights refer to dry garments.  
Times are approximate and can vary depending  
upon:  
Amount of water retained in clothes after spin  
Wring out each item in order to eliminate as much  
excess water as possible.  
cycle: towels and delicates retain a lot of water.  
! Do not load dripping wet clothes into the dryer.  
Fabrics: items that are the same type of fabric but  
different textures and thicknesses may not have  
the same drying time.  
Maximum load size  
Do not load more than maximum capacity.  
These numbers refer to dry weight:  
Natural fibres: 8kg max (18lb)  
Quantity of laundry: single items or small loads  
may take longer to dry.  
Synthetic fibres: 3kg max (6.6lb)  
Dryness: If you are going to iron some of your  
! DO NOT overload the dryer as this could result in  
reduced drying performance.  
clothes, they can be taken out while still a bit  
damp. Others can be left longer if you need them  
to be completely dry.  
Wash Care Labels  
Heat setting.  
Look at the labels on your garments, especially when  
tumble drying for the first time. The following symbols  
are the most common:  
Room temperature: if the room where the dryer is  
located is cold, it will take longer for the dryer to  
dry your clothes.  
Bulk: some bulky items can be tumble dried with  
May be tumble dried  
care. We suggest that you remove these items  
several times, shake them out, and return them to  
the dryer until finished.  
Do not tumble dry  
Tumble dry at high heat setting  
Tumble dry at low heat setting  
! Do not over-dry your clothes.  
All fabrics contain a little natural moisture, which  
keeps them soft and fluffy.  
Cottons  
2 kg  
3 kg  
4 kg  
2:00 - 2:20  
6 kg  
2:30 - 3:10  
7 kg  
2:50 - 3:20  
1 kg  
1:00 - 1:30  
60 - 90  
5 kg  
2:20 - 3:00  
8 kg  
3:20 - 4:00  
Automatic duration  
Automatic minutes  
Timed Dry setting  
1:20 - 1:40 1:40 - 2:10  
80 - 100  
120 - 140  
150 - 190  
170 - 200  
120 - 130  
140 - 180  
2:30  
200 - 240  
High  
Heat  
1:30  
3:40  
1:30 or 2:00  
2:30 or 3:00  
2:00 or 2:30  
3:00 or 3:40  
1:00 or 1:30  
Drying times 800-1000 rpm in washing machine.  
Synthetics  
2 kg  
1 kg  
3 kg  
Automatic duration  
0:40 - 0:50  
0:50 - 1:10  
50 - 70  
0:40 or 1:00  
1:10 - 1:30  
70 - 90  
1:00 or 1:30  
40 - 50  
Automatic minutes  
Timed Dry setting  
Medium  
Heat  
0:40 or 1:00  
Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine.  
Delicates  
(Acrylics)  
2 kg  
1:20 - 2:20  
1 kg  
Automatic duration  
0:40 - 1:20  
80 - 140  
Automatic minutes  
Timed Dry setting  
40 - 80  
1:30 or 2:00 or 2:30  
0:40 or 1:00 or 1:30  
Low  
Heat  
Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine.  
Note: At the end of a drying cycle, cottons could still be damp if you grouped cottons and synthetics together.  
If this is the case, simply give the damp cotton items an additional short period of drying.  
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Troubleshooting  
One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the  
following troubleshooting suggestions:  
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Problem:  
Possible causes / Solution:  
The tumble dryer won’t start.  
The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact.  
There has been a power failure.  
The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the socket.  
You are using an extension cord? Try to plug the dryer’s power cord  
directly into the socket.  
The door is not closed securely?  
The programme has not been set properly (see Start and Programmes).  
The Start/Pause button has not been pressed (see Start and Programmes).  
Drying cycle will not begin.  
Its taking a long time to dry.  
You have set a delayed time (see Start and Programmes).  
The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).  
The water container needs emptying? The empty water message is  
displayed? (see Maintenance).  
The heat pump filter needs cleaning? (see Maintenance).  
The temperature setting is not ideal for the type of fabric you are drying  
(see Start and Programmes, and see Laundry).  
The correct drying time has not been selected for the load (see Laundry).  
The air intake grille is obstructed (see Installation, and see Maintenance).  
The items were too wet (see Laundry).  
The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).  
Empty water message is  
displayed but the dryer has  
only been running for a short  
period.  
The water container was probably not emptied at the start of the  
programme. Do not wait for the empty water signal, always check and  
empty the container before starting a new drying programme (see  
Maintenance).  
Empty water message is  
displayed and the water  
container is not full.  
This is normal, the:  
END OF CYCLE, CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY THE WATER BOTTLE  
message is shown as a reminder to empty the container (see The Display  
and Start and Programmes).  
Programme finishes and  
clothes are damper than  
expected.  
! For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 5 hours. If an  
automatic programme has not sensed the required final moisture in this time  
the dryer will complete the programme and stop. Check the above points  
and run the programme again, if the results are still damp, contact the  
Service Centre (see Service).  
The display shows a fault  
code F followed by one or two  
numbers.  
If the display shows a fault:  
- Turn off and remove the plug. Clean the filter and the heat pump filter  
unit (see Maintenance). Then replace the plug, turn on and start another  
programme. If a fault is then displayed: Note down the  
code and contact the Service Centre (see Service).  
The display briefly shows  
The dryer is in ‘Demo’ mode. Press and hold both the On/Off and  
DEMO ON every 6 seconds.  
Start/Pause buttons for 3 seconds. The display will show DEMO OFF for  
3 seconds and then the dryer will resume normal operation.  
The lights on the dryer control  
panel are off although the  
dryer is switched on.  
The dryer has gone into standby mode to save power. This occurs if you  
have had a power cut or leave your dryer either without starting a  
programme or after your drying programme has finished.  
- Press and hold the On/Off button and the lights will come on.  
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Service  
Heat Pump System  
Spare Parts  
GB  
This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself  
or having a non-authorised person try to repair it could  
cause harm to one or more persons, could damage  
the machine and could invalidate the spare parts  
warranty.  
This dryer is fitted with a sealed heat pump system to  
dry your clothes. To operate, the heat pump contains  
fluorinated greenhouse gases (F gases) which are  
covered by the Kyoto Protocol. These F gases are  
contained in a hermetically sealed unit. This sealed  
unit contains 0.29kg of the F gas R134a which acts as  
a refrigerant.  
Call an authorised technician if you experience problems  
while using the machine.  
If the sealed unit fails then it must be replaced by a  
new sealed unit. Contact your nearest Service Centre  
for advice.  
Please note: it is an offence for an unqualified  
person to undertake any servicing or repair work that  
involves breaking into the sealed heat pump unit.  
Note: The gases contained in the sealed system  
are not hazardous to health, but if they escape they  
will have an impact on global warming.  
Before calling the Service Centre:  
Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can  
solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting).  
If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre  
closest to you.  
Essential Contact Information  
Hotpoint Service - Service You Can Rely On  
At Hotpoint we pride ourselves on offering our customers the best service we possibly can, wherever you are in the  
UK and Ireland.  
Rest assured though, no one knows a Hotpoint appliance better than we do and our service is second to none...  
Wherever you are we can be there - we have over 1,000 highly skilled Hotpoint engineers covering the whole of the  
UK and Ireland ensuring fast, reliable, local service.  
‘Right first time’ - our engineers have the latest tools to help get your Hotpoint appliance back up and running the  
first time we visit.  
Experts in our field - all of our engineers are trained to the highest standard at our Hotpoint Training Centre of  
Excellence with unrivalled expertise and product knowledge.  
Skilled staff - we have over 400 skilled UK based call centre staff, dedicated to offering you excellent service 364  
days a year.  
Telephone in the United Kingdom: 08448 224 224  
Telephone in the Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413  
Our advisors will require the following information:  
the appliance model (Mod.).  
the serial number (S/N).  
name, address and post code.  
telephone number.  
the type of problem.  
This information can be found on the data label inside  
the door of the machine.  
the date of purchase.  
Save energy and respect the environment  
Wring out items to eliminate excess water before tumble drying (if you use a washing machine first, select a high spin  
cycle). Doing this will save time and energy during drying.  
Always dry full loads - you save energy: single items or small loads take longer to dry.  
Clean the filter after each use to contain energy consumption costs (see Maintenance).  
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Product Data...  
(EU Regulation 392/2012)  
Brand Hotpoint  
Models  
TDHP 871  
GB  
Rated capacity of Cotton laundry for the standard programme at full load 8 kg  
The weighted Annual Energy Consumption (AEc) 305.5 kWh  
Energy efficiency class A+  
Consumption per year, based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and the  
consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used.  
This household tumble dryer is an Automatic Condenser Dryer  
Energy consumption : full load Edry 2.64 kWh, partial load Edry1/2 1.34 kWh  
Power consumption : off-mode (Po) 0.14 W, left-on mode (Pl) 3.16 W  
Duration of the ‘left-on mode’ for power management systems 30 minutes  
The ‘standard cotton programme’ suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry that is the most efficient programme in  
terms of energy consumption for cotton used at full and partial load is Standard Cotton, High Heat, Cupboard Dry  
Programme time (minutes) : weighted (Tt) full & partial load 173, full load (Tdry) 235, partial load (Tdry1/2) 127  
Condensation efficiency class C  
Average condensation efficiency (%) : full load (Cdry) 72, partial load (Cdry1/2) 71, weighted (Ct) full & partial load 71  
Airborne acoustical noise emissions 69 dB(A) re 1 pW  
* “consumer information in compliance with EU Regulation 932/2012”.  
Typical energy used  
Typical drying time  
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Synthetics full load 0.69 kWh,  
Synthetics full load 70 minutes,  
partial load not applicable  
partial load not applicable  
This data is also available on the website http://www.hotpoint.eu/hotpoint/  
Recycling and Disposal Information  
As part of our continued commitment to helping  
the environment, we reserve the right to use  
Disposal of old electrical appliances  
The European Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste Electrical  
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old  
household electrical appliances must not be disposed  
of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old  
appliances must be collected separately in order to  
optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials  
they contain and reduce the impact on human health  
and the environment.  
This dryer has a sealed heat pump unit containing F  
gases which should be recovered and distroyed.  
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the  
product reminds you of your obligation, that  
when you dispose of the appliance it must be  
separately collected.  
quality recycled components to keep down customer  
costs and minimise material wastage.  
Disposing of the packaging material: follow local  
regulations, so the packaging can be recycled.  
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the  
door and plug - then cut off mains cable, flush  
with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately  
to ensure that the appliance can no longer be  
plugged into a mains socket.  
Consumers should contact their local authority or  
retailer for information concerning the correct disposal  
of their old appliance.  
This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives:  
- 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Equipment)  
- 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)  
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