Hotpoint-Ariston TCS 73B GP: instruction

GB

1

Instruction manual

TUMBLE DRYER

TCS 73B

Contents

Installation, 2

Where to install the tumble dryer

Ventilation

Electrical connections

Preliminary information

Warnings, 4

General safety 

Saving energy and respecting the environment

Care and maintenance, 6

Disconnecting the power supply

Cleaning the filter after each cycle  

Checking the drum after each cycle

Emptying the water container after each cycle

Cleaning the condenser unit

Cleaning the tumble dryer

Description of the tumble dryer, 8

Features

Control panel

How to carry out a drying cycle, 10

Starting and selecting a programme

Programmes and options, 11

Programme chart

Special programmes

Options

Opening the door

Laundry, 14

Sorting laundry

Care labels

Drying times

Troubleshooting, 15

Assistance and Guarantee, 16

Spare parts 

Information on recycling and disposal

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important information on installation and useful suggestions for 

operating the appliance. 

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Where to install the tumble dryer

• Install the dryer far 

from gas ranges, stoves, 

radiators or hobs, as 

flames may damage it.

If the dryer is installed 

below a worktop, en-

sure there are 10 mm 

between the upper 

panel of the dryer and 

any objects above it, 

and 15 mm between the sides of the machi-

ne and the walls or furniture units adjacent 

to it. This ensures adequate air circulation.

The appliance must be installed with the rear 

surface placed against a wall. 

Ventilation

• The room must be adequately ventilated while the dryer is 

running. Make sure that the dryer is installed in a room free 

of humidity and with adequate air circulation. The flow of air 

around the dryer is essential to allow water to condense du-

ring drying; the dryer will not function properly if it is placed 

in an enclosed space or inside a cabinet.

!

 Some condensation may form if the dryer is used in a small 

or cold room.

!

We do not recommend that the dryer is 

installed in a cupboard but the dryer must never 

be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding 

door or a door with a hinge on the opposite 

side to that of the dryer door.

Water drain

If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be 

plumbed into this drain. This does away with the need to 

empty the water container. If the dryer is stacked onto or 

installed next to a washing machine it can share the same 

drain. The height of the drain must be less than 3’ (1 m) from 

the bottom of the dryer.

Remove existing hose from position shown in picture 

A

 and fit 

a suitable length of hose and connect as shown in picture 

B

.

!

Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked

when the dryer is in its final location.

Electrical connections

Before plugging the appliance into the socket, 

check the following: 

•  Make sure your hands are dry.

•  The socket must have an earth connection.

•  The socket must be able to withstand the 

machine’s maximum power output as indi-

cated on the rating plate 

(see Description 

of the tumble dryer).

•  The power supply voltage must fall within 

the values indicated on the data plate 

(see 

Description of the tumble dryer).

•  The socket must be compatible with the 

dryer’s plug. Should this not be the case, 

replace the plug or the socket.

!

 DO NOT use extension cords.

!

 The dryer must not be installed outdoors, 

even if the space is sheltered. It can be very 

dangerous if exposed to rain or storms.

!

 Once installed, the dryer’s electrical wire 

and plug must be within reach.

!

 The power cord must not be bent or 

squashed.

!

 The power cord is supplied fitted with a 

BS1363 plug and with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. 

If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must 

be a 13 Amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type. 

WARNING: The plug must not be used without 

a fuse cover. If a replacement fuse holder/cover 

is required, it must be of the same colour coding 

or wording as shown on the base of the plug.

Replacements are available from authorised 

dealers.

Preliminary information

Once the tumble dryer is installed, clean the inside of the 

drum before operating it and remove any dirt accumulated 

during transportation.

1

2

2

1

Less than 1m

Picture 

A

Picture 

B

10 m

m

15 mm

15 mm

Installation

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Maximum load sizes

: 

7 

kg

This household tumble drier is a

Condenser

The weighted Annual Energy Consumption (AEc)*  kWh 1)

 503.0

This household tumble drier is a

Automatic

Energy consumption full load; Edry - kWh 2)

 4.23

Energy consumption partial load; Edry½ - kWh 2)

 2.29

Power consumption: off-mode  (Po) - Watts

 0.42

Power consumption: left-on mode (Pl) - Watts

 2.24

Prog. Time - weighted (Tt) full & partial load - minutes 3)

 94

Full load (Tdry) - minutes

 125

Partial load (Tdry½) - minutes

 70

weighted (Ct) full & partial load 3)

 81

full load  (Cdry)

 81

partial load  (Cdry½)

 81

Airborne acoustical noise emissions - dB(A) re 1 pW

 69.0

Programme time in minute, for program “Synthetics” full load

 70

Partial load for program “Synthetics” N/A

Average condensation efficiency - %

1) "Standard cotton” at full and partial load is the standard programme to which the 

information in the label and the fiche relates. The standard cotton program is 

suitable to dry at cupboard level (0%)  cotton laundry and is the most efficient 

programme in terms of energy consumption. Partial load is half the rated load.

2) 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 

will depend on how the appliance is used.

3) Weighted average of 3 cycles at full load and 4 cycles at half load.

Regulation 932/2012.

Energy consumption in kWh, for program “Synthetics” full load

 1.87

Energy efficiency class on a scale from A+++ (low consumption) 

to D (high consumption) 

 B

Duration of the 'left-on mode' for  power management system - 

minutes

 30

Condensation efficiency class on a scale from G (least efficient) to 

A (most efficient)

 B

Product Data - Regulation 392/2012.

Brand

 Hotpoint/Ariston

Model

 TCS 73B GP (EU)

Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton 

programme" at full load - kg

 7.0

Where to install the tumble dryer

• Install the dryer far 

from gas ranges, stoves, 

radiators or hobs, as 

flames may damage it.

If the dryer is installed 

below a worktop, en-

sure there are 10 mm 

between the upper 

panel of the dryer and 

any objects above it, 

and 15 mm between the sides of the machi-

ne and the walls or furniture units adjacent 

to it. This ensures adequate air circulation.

The appliance must be installed with the rear 

surface placed against a wall. 

Ventilation

• The room must be adequately ventilated while the dryer is 

running. Make sure that the dryer is installed in a room free 

of humidity and with adequate air circulation. The flow of air 

around the dryer is essential to allow water to condense du-

ring drying; the dryer will not function properly if it is placed 

in an enclosed space or inside a cabinet.

!

 Some condensation may form if the dryer is used in a small 

or cold room.

!

We do not recommend that the dryer is 

installed in a cupboard but the dryer must never 

be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding 

door or a door with a hinge on the opposite 

side to that of the dryer door.

Water drain

If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be 

plumbed into this drain. This does away with the need to 

empty the water container. If the dryer is stacked onto or 

installed next to a washing machine it can share the same 

drain. The height of the drain must be less than 3’ (1 m) from 

the bottom of the dryer.

Remove existing hose from position shown in picture 

A

 and fit 

a suitable length of hose and connect as shown in picture 

B

.

!

Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked

when the dryer is in its final location.

Electrical connections

Before plugging the appliance into the socket, 

check the following: 

•  Make sure your hands are dry.

•  The socket must have an earth connection.

•  The socket must be able to withstand the 

machine’s maximum power output as indi-

cated on the rating plate 

(see Description 

of the tumble dryer).

•  The power supply voltage must fall within 

the values indicated on the data plate 

(see 

Description of the tumble dryer).

•  The socket must be compatible with the 

dryer’s plug. Should this not be the case, 

replace the plug or the socket.

!

 DO NOT use extension cords.

!

 The dryer must not be installed outdoors, 

even if the space is sheltered. It can be very 

dangerous if exposed to rain or storms.

!

 Once installed, the dryer’s electrical wire 

and plug must be within reach.

!

 The power cord must not be bent or 

squashed.

!

 The power cord is supplied fitted with a 

BS1363 plug and with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. 

If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must 

be a 13 Amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type. 

WARNING: The plug must not be used without 

a fuse cover. If a replacement fuse holder/cover 

is required, it must be of the same colour coding 

or wording as shown on the base of the plug.

Replacements are available from authorised 

dealers.

Preliminary information

Once the tumble dryer is installed, clean the inside of the 

drum before operating it and remove any dirt accumulated 

during transportation.

1

2

2

1

Less than 1m

Picture 

A

Picture 

B

10 m

m

15 mm

15 mm

4

GB

!

 This appliance has been designed and built 

according to international safety standards. 

These warnings are given for safety reasons 

and must be followed carefully.

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 experience 

and knowledge if they have been given 

supervision or instruction concerning use of 

the appliance in a safe way and understand 

the hazards involved.

• This tumble dryer has been designed for 

home, and not professional, use.

• Do not touch the appliance while barefoot 

or with wet hands or feet.

• Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug, 

not the cord.

• 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.

•Children should be supervised to ensure 

that they do not play with the dryer.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be 

made by children without supervision.

•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 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.

• Check to see if the dryer is empty before 

loading it.

• The back of the dryer could become very 

hot. 

  Never touch it while in use.

• Do not use the dryer unless the filter, 

watercontainer and condenser are securely 

in place (see Maintenance).

• 

Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry 

for maximum loads).

• 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.

• Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high 

temperatures.

• Do not turn off the dryer when there are still 

warm items inside.

• Clean the filter after each use (see 

Maintenance).

• Empty the water container after each use (see 

Maintenance).

●• Clean the condenser unit at regular intervals (see 

Maintenance).

●• Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer.

• 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).

To minimise the risk of fire in 

your tumble dryer, the following 

should be observed:

• 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. They should not be removed from 

the dryer and piled or stacked while hot.

• 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 

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.

• 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 waterproof 

covers, polythene or paper.

• Do not tumble dry rubber backed articles, 

clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, 

pillows, galoshes and rubber coated tennis 

shoes.

• Remove all objects from pockets such as 

lighters and matches.

!

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.

Save energy and respect the 

environment

• Wring out all 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)

. 

Warnings 

GB

5

!

 This appliance has been designed and built 

according to international safety standards. 

These warnings are given for safety reasons 

and must be followed carefully.

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 experience 

and knowledge if they have been given 

supervision or instruction concerning use of 

the appliance in a safe way and understand 

the hazards involved.

• This tumble dryer has been designed for 

home, and not professional, use.

• Do not touch the appliance while barefoot 

or with wet hands or feet.

• Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug, 

not the cord.

• 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.

•Children should be supervised to ensure 

that they do not play with the dryer.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be 

made by children without supervision.

•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 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.

• Check to see if the dryer is empty before 

loading it.

• The back of the dryer could become very 

hot. 

  Never touch it while in use.

• Do not use the dryer unless the filter, 

watercontainer and condenser are securely 

in place (see Maintenance).

• 

Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry 

for maximum loads).

• 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.

• Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high 

temperatures.

• Do not turn off the dryer when there are still 

warm items inside.

• Clean the filter after each use (see 

Maintenance).

• Empty the water container after each use (see 

Maintenance).

●• Clean the condenser unit at regular intervals (see 

Maintenance).

●• Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer.

• 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).

To minimise the risk of fire in 

your tumble dryer, the following 

should be observed:

• 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. They should not be removed from 

the dryer and piled or stacked while hot.

• 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 

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.

• 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 waterproof 

covers, polythene or paper.

• Do not tumble dry rubber backed articles, 

clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, 

pillows, galoshes and rubber coated tennis 

shoes.

• Remove all objects from pockets such as 

lighters and matches.

!

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.

Save energy and respect the 

environment

• Wring out all 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)

. 

Warnings