Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER GB English, 1 NO Norsk, 49 DK Dansk, 17 Contents NL FI Suomi, 33 SV Svenska, 65 Installation, 2 Warnings, 4 Care and maintenance, 6 Control Panel, 8 The Display, 9 Start and Programmes, 10 Laundry, 14 Troubleshooting, 15 Service, 16 FTCF 87B www.hotpoint.eu This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual. ! Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to refer to it when necessary.
Installation Where to install the tumble dryer 10 mm If the dryer is installed below a worktop, ensure there are 10 mm between the upper panel of the dryer and any objects 15 mm 15 mm above it, and 15 mm between the sides of the machine 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.
The manufacturer denies any responsibility should any of these rules not be followed. If in doubt about any of the above consult a qualified electrician. Maximum load: 8 kg Preliminary information Product Data - Regulation 392/2012. Once the tumble dryer is installed, clean the inside of the drum before operating it and remove any dirt accumulated during transportation.
Warnings 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.
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.
Care and maintenance GB Disconnecting the power supply ! Disconnect the dryer when not in use or during cleaning and maintenance operations. Cleaning the filter after each cycle The filter is a fundamental component of the dryer: its function is to collect lint and fluff that form during drying. Clean the filter once drying is completed, by rinsing it under running water or cleaning it with a vacuum cleaner.
• The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth. • Clean the front air intake grille regularly (every 6 months) with a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint, fluff or dust deposits. Furthermore, remove any lint deposits from the front part of the condenser and from the filter area, using a vacuum cleaner every so often. ! Do not use solvents or abrasives.
2 1 16 3 15 6 5 4 14 13 12 1 1 10 9 8 7 ON/OFF Button 6 5 4 HEAT LEVEL Button & Lights OPTION Buttons & Lights 2 1 16 1 5 START/PAUSE Button & Light 14 13 12 1 1 4 3 Display Unit & Selection Buttons 14 13 12 1 1 Key Lock Button & Light Indicator PROGRAMME knob 2 1 16 1 5 10 9 8 7 GB 3 Control panel 6 5 The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is running and this button is pressed and held for more that 3 seconds the dryer is turned off, it counts down 3, 2, 1, Off and the programme is t
The Display The Display has three main functions, each with its corresponding button. GB Dryness Sensing Levels 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 with your selected programme, the display will flash and the buzzer will beep three times. ! Some sensing programmes do not have all seven dryness level options available.
Start and Programmes Choosing a Programme 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. 2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry). 14 13 12 1 1 4 3 3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place and the water container is empty and in place (see 2 1 16 1 5 Maintenance). 6 5 4. Load the machine and make sure that the items are not in the way of the door seal. Close the door. 5. Press the On/Off Button 10 9 8 7 GB . 6.
n° Programme Max. load 1 Standard Cotton Description of program The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display1. • • GB This is a programme for cotton items. The Standard Cotton programme to EU Regulation 392/2012 is Programme 1 selection with High Heat and Dryness Level Cupboard Dry (the standard/default starting configuration). It is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption (to EU.392/2012) max.
GB n° Programme Max. load Description of program The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display1. • 10 Baby 2 kg 11 • • • • Delicates This is a programme for drying your baby’s small delicate items of clothing and bedding (Cotton and Chenille) and for drying your delicate clothes. DO NOT dry items such as bibs and nappy pants with plastic coverings. Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be slightly damp.
Start and Programmes The Controls ! Warning, after pressing the START/PAUSE button , the programme cannot be changed. To change a selected the light programme, press the START/PAUSE button flashes Amber to indicate the programme is paused. Select the new programme and any options required, the light will again then flash green. Press the START/PAUSE button and the new programme will start. • Option buttons These buttons serves to personalise the selected programme according to personal requirements.
Laundry GB Sorting laundry Drying times • Check the symbols on the care labels of the various garments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble dried. • Sort laundry according to the type of fabric. • Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons. • Close zips and hooks and fasten belts and strings without tightening them. • Wring out garments to remove the maximum amount of water possible.
Troubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions: GB Problem: Possible causes / Solution: The tumble 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 Before calling the Service Centre: Spare Parts • Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting). • If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre closest to you. This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself or having a nonauthorised person try to repair it could cause harm to one or more persons and to the machine, and could invalidate the spare parts warranty.
