Hotpoint Dryer Water Container Emptying

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Introduction

The water container, also called the water tank, water reservoir, or condensate container, collects water removed from clothes during drying. Empty it before it becomes full, when the Empty Water light appears, or during routine maintenance. A full container can stop the dryer from working. This guide was written for the Hotpoint Aquarius Tumble Dryer model TCHL73; other models may have small differences.

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Step 1 Prepare the dryer safely

Switch the dryer off at the power supply.
Unplug the dryer before removing the water container.
Keep the plug, socket, and surrounding floor dry while handling the container.
Let the dryer cool if it has just finished a drying cycle.
Keep a towel nearby if you want to wipe up drips or spills.

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Step 2 Know when to empty the container

Empty the water container when it contains water, when the Empty Water light appears, or before it becomes completely full.
A completely full water container will stop the tumble dryer from working.
The water container can get very full during normal drying.

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Step 3 Remove the water container

Stand in front of the dryer and locate the water container in the top-left corner.
Pull the water container straight out of its slot.
Keep the container level as you carry it to a sink.

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Step 4 Empty the water container

Pour the water into a sink.
Use the smaller hole in the corner of the container to drain the last drops.
Check that the container is completely empty.

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Step 5 Reinstall the water container

Slide the empty water container back into the top-left slot.
Do not force the container into place.
The container should slide in easily when it is aligned correctly.

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Step 6 Restore power and check operation

Plug the dryer back in and switch it on at the power supply.
Start a drying cycle only after the water container is empty and fully installed.
The Empty Water, Clean Filter, and Clean Condenser lights may stay on briefly until the cycle starts and the sensors respond.
If the dryer still shows an Empty Water warning, empty and reinstall the container again before continuing.

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Conclusion

Keep the water container empty so the dryer can run without interruption, and make sure it slides back in without force before restoring power. Repair didn't go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

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