Hotpoint AQC9BF7E1 manual

1 GB English,1 GB TUMBLE DR YER AQUAL TIS AQC9 BF7 Instruction booklet ! This symbol reminds you to r ead this instruction manual. ! Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to r efer to it when necessary . T ake it with you when you move, and, should you sell this appliance or pass it on to another party , make sur e that this booklet is sup[...]

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 Condenser unit - Y ou must clean the fluff fr om the condenser every month! Step 1 Open the Condenser Cover - hold the handle and pull towards you. Step 2 Remove the condenser by rotating the 3 clips then pulling the condenser towards you. (There may be some water in the tubes this is normal). Step 3 Flush the condenser , from the rear with wa[...]

4 GB Installation Where to put your dryer • 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 th[...]

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 Damp dry: the most delicate level which makes sure that your clothes are not dripping wet. After a hand-wash the perfect level to then hang your clothes if you do not want to tumble dry them all the way to the end. Iron Dry: a very delicate drying, It is useful for garments you would like to iron afterwar ds. Hanger plus: just the drying statu[...]

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 1 2 shirts). • The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin speed used in your washer . • Loads dried using this prog[...]

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 Activewear Dries your sports 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 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. Pleated or creased garments: r ead manufacturer drying instructions on the garment. Starched articles: do not dry these items with nonstar ched items. [...]

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 Before calling the Service Centr e: • Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see T roubleshooting). • If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre closest to you. What to tell the Service Centre: • Name, address, and post code; • telephone number; • the type of problem; • the [...]

19 GB Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers’ guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown r epairs 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 195098925.04 07/2012 Extended Guarantees W e off er a selection of pr otection plans that enable you to fully 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 have a [...]