Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER Contents GB English,1 GB Important Information, 2-3 Installation, 4 Where to put your dryer Ventilation Electrical connection Levelling the tumble dryer Before you start using your dryer Dryer Description, 5 Open the door The Features Control Panel The Display, 6 Start and Programmes, 7-12 AQUALTIS Choosing a Programme Special Programmes Table of Programmes The Controls AQC9 4F5 Laundry, 13-14 Sorting your laundry Wash care labels Special clothing items Drying times
Important Information GB For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below: Fluff Filter – You MUST Clean the fluff filter after every drying cycle. Failure to clean the filter after every drying cycle will affect the drying performance of your machine – It will take longer to dry and as a result will use more electricity during drying. Water Container – You must empty the water container after every drying cycle.
Heat Pump Filter Unit - You must clean the fluff from the filter every five drying cycles to maintain the correct functioning of your dryer ! However for optimum performance and to save energy we recommend that it is cleaned before each drying cycle. GB Step 1 Open the heat pump filter Cover. - hold the handle and pull towards you. Step 5 Refit the filter unit - ensure that the unit is pushed in fully, then turn all 4 clips into the horizontal position to lock the cover.
Installation Where to put your dryer ! The power cord must not be bent or squashed. ! The power cord is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and with 10 mm • Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cooktops because flames can damage the appliance. If you are going to install the appliance under a work counter, be sure to leave a 10 mm space between the top and any other objects on or above the machine and a 15 mm space between the sides and lateral furnishings or walls.
Dryer Description The Features To open door Rating Plate Pull on handle GB Model & Serial Numbers Water container Filter Heat Pump Filter Unit (cover open) Air Intake Grille Heat Pump Filter Unit cover handle (Pull here to open) Ajustable feet (to level dryer) Control Panel On/Off Button & Light Option Buttons and Lights Start/Pause Programme ECO Light Button & Light Progress Light Display Panel Programme Knob Sensor Dry Timed Dry The On/Off button/ light , if the dryer is running and this bu
The Display GB The Display has three sections each with its corresponding button. Sensor Dry After selecting a programme that has a Sensor Dry Option, press and release the button until the required dryness sensing level is displayed. If the sensing option is not available the display will flash and the buzzer beeps three times. ! Some drying programmes are not compatible with all 5 sensor drying levels.
Start and Programmes Choosing a Programme 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. 2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry). 3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place and the water container is empty and in place (see Maintenance). 4. Load the machine and make sure that the items are not in the way of the door seal. Close the door. 5. If the ON/Off light is not lit; press the On/Off Button . 6.
GB Special Programmes Shirts - High Heat option • This is a programme for Shirts made from Cotton. • It can be used for load sizes up to 3 kg (approximately 10 shirts). • This programme will take about 80 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin speed used in your washer. • Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear; the edges or seams may be slightly damp.
Refresh Thanks to a cool air flow, oxygen penetrates the fibers and transports unpleasant odors such as cigarette smoke, frying, smog out of the clothes. With this short program, you can easily refresh your garments in just 20 minutes. ! Airing is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing. • If can be used on any load size up to 9 kg, but is more effective on smaller loads. 20-minute programme that airs your clothes with cool air. Use also to cool warm clothes.
Programmes Table GB ! If the On/Off light is not lit; Press the On/Off Button Programme Easy Iron Refresh Cottons What it does How to set it Brief programme (approximately 10 minutes) that softens fibres of clothing that is ready for ironing. 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2. Select Alarm Option if required. 3. Press the Start Button . . ! This is not a drying programme (see previous page). Options available Sound . 20 min cool programme to air your clothes 1.
GB Programme What it does How to set it Dries your sports clothes. 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2. Select any Options if required. 3. Press the Start Button . Dries your cuddly toy. 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2. Select any Options if required. 3. Press the Start Button . Heats your towel & bathrobe. 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2. Select any Options if required. 3. Press the Start Button . Activewear Cuddly Toys Heat & Enjoy Notes / Options available . . . Sound .
GB The Controls • Programme knob ! Warning, if after pressing the start button the programme knob position is changed, the new position will NOT change the programme selected. To change programme press Start/Pause Button to pause the programme, the light flashes Amber, select new programme and any option, the light will then flash green. Press the Start/ Pause Button and the new programme will start. • Option Buttons/ Lights These buttons are used to customise the selected programme to your requirements.
Laundry Sorting your laundry Wash care labels • Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure that the articles can be tumble dried. • Sort laundry by fabric type. • Empty pockets and check buttons. • Close zippers and hooks and tie loose belts and strings. • Wring out each item in order to eliminate as much excess water as possible. Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble drying for the first time.
GB • Dryness: if you are going to iron some of your clothes, they can be taken out while still a bit damp. Others can be left longer if you need them to be completely dry. Special clothing items Blankets and bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilian, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special care on a low heat setting. Avoid drying for a long period of time. • Heat setting. • Room temperature: if the room where the dryer is located is cold, it will take longer for the dryer to dry your clothes.
Warnings and Suggestions ! 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 • The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cooling cycle) to ensure that the laundry is not damaged due to excessive temperatures.
Maintenance and Care GB Switching off the electricity ! Unplug the dryer when not using it, when cleaning it, and during maintenance activities. Clean the filter after each cycle The filter is an important part of your dryer: it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed while drying. When finished drying, clean the filter by rinsing it under running water or with your vacuum cleaner.
Troubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The dryer won’t start. • 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.
Service GB Heat Pump System This dryer is fitted with a sealed heat pump system to dry your clothes. To operate, the heat pump contains fluorinated greenhouse gases ( F gases) which are covered by the Kyoto Protocol. These F gases are contained in a hermetically sealed unit. This sealed unit contains 0.34 kg of the F gas R134a which acts as a refrigerant. If the sealed unit fails then it must be replaced by a new sealed unit. Contact your nearest service centre for advise.
Guarantee GB 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.
195092819.02 02/2012 After Sales Service GB No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.hotpointservice.co.