Hotpoint AQC94F7E1M manual

1 GB English Contents Important Information, 2-3 Installation, 4 Where to put your dryer V entilation 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 Choosing a Programme Special Programmes T able of Programmes[...]

2 GB Important Information For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently , you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below: Fluff Filter – Y ou MUST Clean the fluff filter after every drying cycle. Step 1 Open the door of your dryer . Step 2 Pull out the filter (using the two finger grips). Step 3 Open the filter by releasing the c[...]

3 GB 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 . Failure to clean Heat Pump Filter will r educe the drying performance and could cause prematur e failure of your dryer . T o maintain optimum drying performance we recommend you clean this filter after[...]

4 GB Where to put your dryer • Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cooktops because flames can damage the appliance. The dryer should be installed in an ambient room temperatur e of between 20 to 23°C for optimum performance. But will function if the room is between 14 and 30°C. If you are going to install the ap[...]

5 GB T o open door Dryer Description Control Panel The On/Off button/light , if the dryer is running and this button is pressed and held for mor e than 3 seconds the dryer is turned off. The light signals that your dryer is in use or ready to select a programme. The Programmes knob sets the programme: r otate until the indicator is pointing to the [...]

6 GB The Display Timed Dry After selecting a Programme that has a Timed Dry Option, press the Timed Button to se lec t a drying time. The display will reduce the selected time each time you press and release this button (see Start and Programmes). Each press decreases the set time 220 , 180 , 150 , 120 , 90 , 60 , 40 and then repeats. If the Timed [...]

7 GB Start and Pr ogrammes 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 ar e not in the w[...]

8 GB Special Programmes Shirts High Heat option • This is a programme for Shirts made fr om Cotton. • It can be used for load sizes up to 3 kg (approximately 12 shirts). • Loads dried using this programme ar e usually ready to wear; the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is found try turning the shirts inside out and running the pro[...]

9 GB 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 refr esh 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 [...]

10 GB Programmes T able ! If the On/Off light is not lit; Pr ess the On/Off Button and then select programme. Programme What it does How to set it Notes / Options available Easy Iron Brief programme (appr oxima- tely 10 minutes) that softens fibres of clothing that is r eady for ironing. 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on . 2. Select Alarm Option if[...]

11 GB Sensor Drying and Timed Drying First select a programme (see programmes table). ! For the best performance do not open the door before the cycle has finished. Programme What it does How to set it Notes / Options available Dark Cicle Dries your dark clothes . 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on . 2. Select any Options if requir ed. 3. Press the [...]

12 GB The Controls • Programme knob ! Warning, if after pressing the start button the pr ogramme knob position is changed, the new position will NOT change the programme selected. T o 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. Pr[...]

13 GB Laundry Sorting your laundry • 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 or der to eliminate as much excess water as possible. ! Do not load [...]

14 GB Cotton High Heat 1 kg 2 kg 3 kg 4 kg 5 kg 6 kg 7 kg 8-9 kg Automatic minutes 40-60 60-90 90-100 100-130 130-150 150-170 170-180 180-220 Timed 40 or 60 60 or 90 90 or 120 90 or 120 120 or 150 150 or 180 180 180 or 220 Drying times 800-1000 rpm in washing machine Synthetics Low Heat 1 kg 2 kg 3 kg Automatic minutes 40-50 50-60 60-90 Timed Dry s[...]

15 GB W arnings 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 car efully . General safety • This tumble dryer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with r educed physical, sensory or mental capabilities , [...]

16 GB Maintenance and Car e 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 ru[...]

17 GB T r oubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centr e (see Ser vice) , go through the following tr oublesho- oting suggestions. Possible causes / Solutions: • The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact. • There has been a power failur e. • The fuse has blown. T ry to plug [...]

18 GB Service Heat Pump System This dryer is fitted with a sealed heat pump system to dry your clothes. T o operate, the heat pump contains fluorinated greenhouse gases ( F gases) which ar e covered by the Kyoto Protocol. These F gases ar e contained in a hermetically sealed unit. This sealed unit contains 0.29 kg of the F gas R134a which acts as a[...]

19 GB Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers’ guarantee, which covers the cost of br eakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of pur chase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is pr oven to be defective because of either workmanship or materia[...]

20 GB 1950103992.00 0 9 /2012 Extended Guarantees W e off er a selection of pr otection plans that enable you to f ully cover your self against the expense of r epair bills f or the lif e of your polic y . T o find the ideal plan f or you please call our advice line on UK: 08448 226 226 Republic of Ireland: 01 230 0233 Free Helpdesk Service W e hav[...]