Hotpoint TCFS 93B - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Dryer fails to start; Drying cycle wont start; Extended drying times

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Troubleshooting
Possible causes / Solutions:
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button otherwise the dryer switches to the pause mode and the drying cycle will not
start.
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it before starting a new drying programme (see Description of the tumble dryer) -
do not wait for the bottle full signal (buzzer beeps once every 5 seconds and the
indicator light flashes) before emptying the water container.
! For safety reasons, the dryer programmes last a maximum of 5 hours. If an
automatic programme has not detected the final dampness level required in this
interval, the dryer completes the programme and stops. Check the above points and
repeat the programme; if the items are still damp, contact the Technical Assistance
Centre (see Assistance).
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persists during the entire cycle, contact the Technical Assistance Centre.
The dryer has gone into standby mode to save power. This occurs if you have left the
dryer on or have had a power cut. It occurs after 30 minutes:
- if you leave the dryer without starting a programme;
- after your drying programme has finished.
Turn the knob to the desired program to restart dryer operation (to start the program
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If you feel that the dryer is not working properly, consult the following troubleshooting suggestions before contacting the Technical
Assistance Centre
(see Assistance).
Problem:
The dryer does not start.
The drying cycle does not start.
Drying times are too long.
The “Empty water container” indi-
cator light flashes.
The programme is finished but the
items are damper than expected.
The dryer is noisy during the first
few minutes of operation.
The lights on the dryer control
panel are off although the dryer is
switched on.