Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

iadom wrote:Sarah,

, the thermostat kit ( fails at a ratio of about 100 to 1 to elements) is a 1701583.

😉 8)

[Sarah]

Re: Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

Iadom,

ha ha yes I did read that the first time you posted it 🙂

I am just making sure as I don’t want to get the stats and then find out it is something else also.

I have pulled out the aluminum condenser thing to clean it off and there is oil and lint all on the inside of where the condenser until goes. I am trying to clean that out the best I can.

I can only imagine the previous owners used LOTS and LOTS of fat to cook with ( like chips 3 x a day) and the dryer was sucking all this in… YUCK.

I knew the outside had cooking fat on it and I cleaned that off pretty easily then I pulled out the condenser unit and was a bit taken aback.

Oh and cleaning the lint filter was not a priorty that is for sure – not surprised the stats blew.. I am surprised there wasn’t a fire !

Any comment ?

Thanks
Sarah

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

Once you have it up and running, take care not to stop the machine when it is hot, just to check on the clothes, always allow the ten minute cool down to take place. Clean the condensor at regular intervals, if you can, a pressure washer in the back garden is ideal, clean the door filter after every load.

Jim.

PS. Handle the new stats with care, avoid pressing on the base of the stats. If you press the base in on the ‘one shot’ safety stat, it will be permanently damaged.

[Sarah]

Re: Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

OK I was wrong 🙁 That wasn’t my last question.

having cleaned it thoroughly and reassembled ..we just tried the dryer to make sure it sounded ok and was turning etc before putting the parts order in for the stats.

So, the box that collects the water is definitely in properly and the full light indicator is not going off. We waited a few seconds before turning the machine off to see if the light would go out. It didn’t.

Does the sensor need to be replaced ? or does it take a bit longer than a few seconds to make it go out ?

If it does need replacing and we are told it is difficult to replace, I am sure I can do without it as long as I mark on my calendar to check it weekly.

Thanks AGAIN
Sarah

[Penguin45]

Re: Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

Full light will also illuminate if heater is out of circuit………..

Penguin45.

[Sarah]

Re: Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

oh THANK YOU !

so with my very limited knowledge because the stat is blown there is not long a complete circuit going around through the both stats and the heating element. This not a full circuit.

I am ordering my stuff now..

Thanks !

Sarah

[DDSDDS]

Re: Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

i actually havbe a creda dryer (sensordry) at home and the full water light stays on mine after i have emptied it for about 20 mins i have fitted 2 sets of stats to it in 12 months because our lass opens the door to see if it has got dry yet.
i dont think she will do it again if she does then smack 😈 lol
the ten minutes cool down is very important

i wonder why there is no door locking mechanism similar to a washer that would cause the dryer to take ten mins to open and run the fan to avoid this problem. maybe an ise dryer??

[Sarah]

Re: Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

Hi,

I was actually going to send a question to UKW to see if a ISE dryer was on the cards.. GOOD IDEA to have the lock on the door so that it can’t be opened until a certain amount of time is run on the cool down.

Although – we have never had a dryer stat blow and I was constantly opening the door to check.. never knew about needing the cool down period. NOW I KNOW !

Although this dryer was given to us in the non working condition.. I am guessing that is how it got blown

Sarah

[Sarah]

Re: Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

Another question about the dryer please !

FIRST thank you very much for the help and the speedy dispatch of the stats.

Hubby replaced them and it works now.

Next problem 🙁

The dryer is making our clothes smell like dog.. yuck is what I have to say. We don’t have one by the way.

All I can think of is dog hairs are somewhere in the machine. We have cleaned it the best we can ie hoovering out where we can get to while it was apart .. but it still smells.

Any suggestions ?

Next problem.. hopefully the last 🙂

There is water appearing under the machine. We have never had a condenser dryer and we don’t have a manual for this one.

There is a very little amount of water in the collection thingy and yes it is pushed in as far as it will go.

Any ideas about this ?

thanks again !

Sarah

[Penguin45]

Re: Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

Was wondering how you’d got on……

Leak: Rubber cap on the floor at the back was always a good one for dribbles – check it out. Failing that, there is a blockage somewhere in the channels leading to the condenser bottle – bit awkward to get at.

Smells: Defluff the rest of the machine for a start – side panels will remove for access. If the machine has been standing for some time all you can really do is some long hot drying programmes and it should “burn off” the fusty smells.

Power off,
Regards,
Penguin45.

[Sarah]

Re: Hotpoint TC71P Condenser dryer question

hi Penguin,

Yes I meant to email on Tues to say thank you for the help.. then I got really busy and I decided I wanted to wait until I sorted the Electra out to thank you and everyone else at the same time ! But that has taken longer than I expected.

apologies… and again THANKS to you and UKW shop@ for despatching the parts so quickly so I could get drying again !

Sarah

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