Hotpoint VTD00 - Manual (Page 13)

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Problem:
The dryer won’t start.
Drying cycle will not begin.
Its taking a long time to dry.
Possible causes / Solution:
● 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 PROGRAMMES knob has not been set properly (see Start and
Programmes).
● The START button has not been pressed (see Start and Programmes).
● The START button was pressed with the door open. Make sure the door is
closed before pressing the START button (see Start and Programmes).
! If the START button is pressed with the door open the dryer will not
start. Close the door, wait for a few seconds and then press the START
button again (see Start and Programmes).
● You have set a delayed time (see Start and Programmes).
● The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).
● The temperature setting is not ideal for the type of fabric you are drying
(see Start and Programmes).
● Auto Programmes require a HIGH temperature setting (see Start and
Programmes).
● The correct programme has not been selected for the load (see Start
and Programmes).
● The flexible vent tube is obstructed (see Installation).
● The air intake vent is obstructed (see Installation).
● The permanent ventilation flap on the storm cover is obstructed (see
Installation).
● The items were too wet (see Laundry).
● The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).
One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the
following troubleshooting suggestions:
Troubleshooting
Impor
tant
Inf
ormation
Installation
Description
Star
t
and
Programmes
L
aundry
W
arnings
and
Suggestions
Maint
enanc
e
and
C
are
Servic
e
T
roubleshooting
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