Hotpoint AQCF 852 BU manual

1 GB English,1 Contents Important Information, 2-3 Installation, 4 Where to put your dryer V entilation Electrical connection 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 The Controls Laundry , 1[...]

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 fluf f 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 w[...]

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 Option Buttons and Lights On/Off Button & Light Display Panel Child Lock Button & Light Start/Pause Button & Light Clean Condenser Light Programme Progress Light Programme Knob Empty Water Clean Filter Light Dryer Description Control Panel Indicator The On/Off button/ light , if the dryer is running and this button is[...]

6 GB The Display 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 p[...]

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 are not in the wa[...]

8 GB Special Programmes Shirts - High Heat  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[...]

9 Delicates  This is a programme for drying your Delicate Clothes i.e. Acrylics.  It can be used for load sizes up to 2.0 kg.  This programme will take about 120 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size and density of the load and the spin speed used in your washer .  Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to use, [...]

10 GB Progr a m- me W ha t it does Ho w to se t i t Notes / Op t ions a va ila bl e Easy Iron B rief pro g ramme ( appr ox imat ely 10 minu tes) th at softens fib res of cloth ing t h at is ready for iro nin g . 1. Position the PR OGR AMM E knob on . 2. Sel ect Al arm O p ti on if r equ ir ed. 3. Pr e ss the St a rt Button .  This is n ot a d ry[...]

11 Progra m- me W ha t it does Ho w to set i t Notes / O pt ions a vaila ble Sen so r Dry i n g A lwa y s use S e nsor D ry if poss ible for drying your cloth es. It will gua ra ntee y ou b es t d ry ing resu lts . Th e h eat s et t in g depen ds o n th e pr og ramme ( material o pt io n ) sel ec ted . 1 . P r es s a nd re le a se the se nsor Dr y [...]

12 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. 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. P[...]

13 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 order to eliminate as much excess water as possible.  Do not load dr[...]

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: read manufacturer drying instructions on the garment. Starched articles: do not dry these items with nonstarched items. Ma[...]

15 W arnings and Suggestions  This appliance has been designed and built according to international safety standards. These warnings are given for safety r easons 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 excessi[...]

16 GB Maintenance and Care 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 r[...]

17 T r oubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service) , go through the following troubleshooting suggestions. Possible causes / Solutions:  The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact.  There has been a power failure.  The fuse has blown. T ry to plug another a[...]

18 GB Service Before calling the Service Centre:  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 d[...]

19 Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manuf acturer s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs f or twelve months f rom the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if , within that time, your appliance is proven to be def ective because of either workmanship or materia[...]

20 GB 195072444.07 09/2009 - Xerox Fabriano After Sales Service No one is better placed to care f or your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working lif e than us - the manuf acturer . Essential Contact Inf ormation Hotpoint Service W e are the largest ser vice team in Europe of f ering you access to 400 skilled t elephone advisors and 110[...]