Hotpoint THDP 871 Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. Instruction booklet English TDHP 871 First time you turn on your dryer you must select your preferred language see page 9 TUMBLE DRYER an This symbol reminds you to read this booklet Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to refer to it when necessary Take it with you when you move and should you sell this appliance or pass it on to another party make sure that this booklet is supplied along with the dryer so that the new owner may be informed about warnings and suggestions on how the appliance works Read these instructions carefully the following pages contain important information on installation and suggestions on how the appliance works BB Hotpoint Contents Installation 2 3 Where to put your dryer Ventilation Water drain Levelling Electrical connection Before you start using your dryer Warnings 4 5 General safety To minimise the risk of fire Maintenance and Care 6 7 Switching off the electricity Cleaning the filter after each cycle Empty the water container after each cycle Cleaning the heat pump filter unit Check the drum after each cycle Cleaning the dryer Dryer description 8 The features Control panel Choosing a programme The Display 9 11 Start and programmes 11 14 The Controls Programmes Table Laundry 15 Sorting your laundry Wash care labels Drying times Troubleshooting 16 Service 17 Spare Parts Product data 18 Recycling and Disposal2. To activate your free 5 Year Parts Guarantee Call free on 0800 519 2102 Labour charges not included Terms and consitions apply Lines open 364 days a year Calls are free from a BT landline Charges from other providers and mobiles may apply Installation Where to put your dryer Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges stoves heaters or cook tops because flames can damage the appliance The dryer should be installed in an ambient room temperature of between 20 to 23 C for optimum performance But will function if the room is between 14 and 30 C Minimum gap 10mm If you are going to install the appliance under a work counter be sure to leave a 10mm space between 15mm the top and any other objects on or above the machine and a 15mm space between the sides and lateral furnishings or walls This is to ensure proper air circulation The appliance must be installed with the rear surface placed against a wall Make sure that the back vents are not obstructed Minimum gaps Ventilation When the dryer is in use there has to be adequate ventilation Make sure you put your dryer in an environment that is not damp and has proper air circulation throughout Airflow around the dryer is essential to condense the water produced during the washing the dryer will not operate efficiently in an enclosed space or cupboard If using the dryer in a small or cold room some condensation could
3. WATER BOTTLE EMPTY WATER BOTTLE e Indicates that the water container is full The message will take a few seconds to go out after replacing the empty water container the dryer must be running for this to happen see The Controls Note If the water container fills and this message is displayed the heat is turned off and your clothes will not dry e This message indicates that you must clean the Heat Pump Condenser Filter unit see Maintenance and will occur at intervals depending how much you have used the dryer When you finish the next programme the message is cancelled You must also clean the filter Start and Programmes Choosing a programme 1 2 Plug the dryer into the electrical socket Sort your laundry according to fabric type see Laundry Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place and the water container is empty and in place see Maintenance Load the machine and make sure items are not in the way of the door seal Close the door If the Display is not lit Press the ON OFF button Press the Programmes Selection button that corresponds with the type of fabric being dried by checking the Programmes Table see Programmes as well as the indications for each type of fabric see Laundry If the M button is selected steps 7 and 8 are not required see below Choose Timed Drying or Dryness Levels option If Timed Drying press and release the Timed button until the required
4. e the appliance model Mod e the serial number S N This information can be found on the data label inside the door of the machine Save energy and respect the environment e Wring out items to eliminate excess water before tumble drying if you use a washing machine first select a high spin cycle Doing this will save time and energy during drying e Always dry full loads you save energy single items or small loads take longer to dry e Clean the filter after each use to contain energy consumption costs see Maintenance 17 P rod uct Data aa EU Regulation 392 2012 Brand Hotpoint Models TDHP 871 Rated capacity of Cotton laundry for the standard programme at full load 8 kg Energy efficiency class A The weighted Annual Energy Consumption AE 305 5 kWh Consumption per year based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load and the consumption of the low power modes Actual energy consumption per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used This household tumble dryer is an Automatic Condenser Dryer Energy consumption full load Egy 2 64 kWh partial load Egy 1 34 kWh Power consumption off mode P 0 14 W left on mode P 3 16 W Duration of the left on mode for power management systems 30 minutes The standard cotton programme suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry that is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumpti
5. spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oils this constitutes a fire hazard Oil affected items can ignite spontaneously especially when exposed to heat sources such as a tumble dryer The items become warm causing an oxidisation reaction with the oil Oxidisation creates heat If the heat cannot escape items can become hot enough to catch fire Piling stacking or storing oil effected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard If it is unavoidable that fabrics containing vegetable or cooking oil or those that have been contaminated with hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer they should first be washed with extra detergent this will reduce but not eliminate the hazard The cool tumble phase should be used to reduce the temperature of the items They should not be removed from the dryer and piled or stacked while hot Do not tumble dry items that have previously been cleaned in or washed in soaked in or soiled with petrol gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable 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 Foam rubber materials can when heated produce fire by spontaneous combustion Fabric softener or similar products should not be use
6. the dryer trim see diagram on next page Removing the filter 1 Pull the plastic grip of the filter upwards 2 Clean the filter and replace it correctly Ensure the filter is fully located flush into the tumble dryer trim Do not use the dryer without replacing the filter Empty the water container after each cycle Pull the container out of the dryer and empty it into a sink or other suitable drain Replace the water container securely Always check and empty the container before you start anew drying programme Failure to empty the water container may cause the following The dryer will stop heating so the load may still be damp at the end of the drying cycle Priming the water collection system When your dryer is new the water container will not collect water until the system is primed This will take 1 or 2 drying cycles Once primed it will collect water during every drying cycle Cleaning the heat pump filter unit Periodically every 5 drying cycles remove the heat pump filter unit and clean any build up of fluff from the surface of the filter However we recommend that you clean this filter after EVERY drying cycle to optimise the dryers performance To removing the heat pump filter unit 1 Unplug the dryer and open the door 2 Pull open the heat pump filter unit cover see diagram on next page Release the 4 clips to the vertical position then pull the filter unit towards yo
7. time is displayed or To change from default dryness setting press and release the Dryness Levels button until required level is indicated See Programmes Table for more details availability of Dryness Levels Timed Dry and Options Set a delay time and other options if necessary see The Display Press the Start Pause button gt Il to begin The display will show the estimated time to end My Cycle button 3 1 During the drying programme you can check on your laundry and take out items that are dry while others continue drying When you close the door again press the Start Pause button gt Il in order to resume drying If you open the door to check your laundry you will extend the drying time as the heat pump compressor will not start for 5 minutes after you close the door and press the Start Pause button see The Controls During the last few minutes of Drying Programmes before the programme is completed the final COOL TUMBLE phase is entered fabrics are cooled this phase should always be allowed to complete At the end of the drying cycle a message is displayed If END OF CYCLE CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE is shown the buzzer will beep 3 times Note If the SOUND option was selected the buzzer beeps 3 times every 30 seconds for 5 minutes If END OF CYCLE CREASE CARE iS shown Post Care option has been selected and if you do not remove the laundry immediately the dryer will tumble occasionall
8. SYNTHETICS pe BED amp BATH EI EASY IRON REFRESH w DELICATES Ds WOOL M MY CYCLE see below My Cycle When you select the My Cycle button the Display will show your selected programme with M before its name ie M COTTONS see Start and Programmes Dryness levels During programme selection for an automatic programme that has different dryness levels available see Programmes Table The second line of the display shows the dryness level you require for each I ill press of the 0 Dryness Level button the next option from the list below is G C G x HE iz selected and displayed The display also shows 1 to 7 bars depending on i gt a o o o O your selection and these are displayed during the programmes progress oomo gt to Some automatic programmes do not allow the dryness level to be changed a amp Oo A or do not have all the dryness level options DAMP Dries your items ready to be ironed using a machine or rotary ironer IRON DRY Dries your items ready to be ironed with a hand iron HANGER PLUS 20 Dries your delicate items ready to be hanged for final drying HANGER DRY Dries your items ready to be hanged for final drying LIGHT DRY Dries your delicate items ready to be put away CUPBOARD DRY 20 Dries your items ready to be put away EXTRA DRY gt Dries your clothes ready to be worn The Displa
9. able the indicator on the display unit next to the bottom buttons lights to show that the option has been selected Delay Timer Time Delay The start of some programmes see The Display and Programmes tables can be delayed for up to 24 hours Ensure the water container is emptied before setting a delayed start JS Pre Care This option is only available if a delayed start has been selected It tumbles the clothes occasionally during the delayed period to help prevent creases developing SR Post Care When available and selected the clothes are occasionally tumbled after the end of the drying and cool tumble cycles to help prevent creases developing should you not be available to remove the load immediately the programme is complete Note The Start Pause light flashes Amber during this phase Note If you have selected the Sound option this option is not available Heat Level button Display and Icons Not all programmes allow you to change the heat level and some programmes allow all three heat level options Low Medium and High When the heat level options are available pressing this button changes the heat level and the display briefly shows the selected heat level along with a display of the selected level icon HIGH HEAT T A Sound Available on all programmes and allows the buzzer to give a signal at the end of the drying cycle to remind you that the clothes are ready to be removed Note If you have selected t
10. authorised technician if you experience problems while using the machine Please note it is an offence for an unqualified person to undertake any servicing or repair work that involves breaking into the sealed heat pump unit Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service Service You Can Rely On At Hotpoint we pride ourselves on offering our customers the best service we possibly can wherever you are in the UK and Ireland Rest assured though no one knows a Hotpoint appliance better than we do and our service is second to none Wherever you are we can be there we have over 1 000 highly skilled Hotpoint engineers covering the whole of the UK and Ireland ensuring fast reliable local service Right first time our engineers have the latest tools to help get your Hotpoint appliance back up and running the first time we visit Experts in our field all of our engineers are trained to the highest standard at our Hotpoint Training Centre of Excellence with unrivalled expertise and product knowledge Skilled staff we have over 400 skilled UK based call centre staff dedicated to offering you excellent service 364 days a year Telephone in the United Kingdom 08448 224 224 Telephone in the Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Our advisors will require the following information e name address and post code e telephone number e the type of problem e the date of purchase
11. be experienced We do not recommend that the dryer is installed in a cupboard but the dryer must never be installed behind a lockable door a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the dryer door Water drain If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be plumbed into this drain This does away with the need to empty the water container If the dryer is stacked onto or installed next to a washing machine it can share the same drain The height of the drain must be less than 3 1m from the bottom of the dryer Remove the existing hose from position shown in picture A picture Less than 1m Then fit a suitable length of hose to position shown in picture B Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked when the dryer is in its final location picture B 4 Levelling your dryer The dryer must be installed level for correct operation When you have installed your dryer in its final location check that it is level first side to side then front to back If the dryer is not level adjust the two front legs up or down until your dryer is level WARNING Before you use your dryer ensure that it has been in an upright position for at least 6 hours Installation Electrical connections Make sure of the following before you insert the plug into the the electrical socket Make sure your hands are dry The socket must have an earth connec
12. d in a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects of static electricity unless the practice is specifically recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener product Do not tumble dry undergarments that contain metal reinforcements eg bras with metal reinforcing wires Damage to the tumble dryer can result if the metal reinforcements come loose during drying Do not tumble dry rubber plastic articles such as shower caps or babies water proof covers polythene or paper Do not tumble dry rubber backed articles clothes fitted with foam rubber pads pillows galoshes and rubber coated tennis shoes Remove all objects from pockets especially lighters risk of explosion WARNING Never stop the dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated Maintenance and Care Switching off the electricity Unplug your dryer when not using it when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations 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 Should the filter become clogged up the airflow inside the dryer will be seriously compromised drying times lengthen and you will consume more energy It may also damage your dryer The filter is found in front of
13. e second line of the display shows STARTS IN en a You can change or cancel the delay time selected anytime if you wish After the Start Pause button is pressed the Delay or Time to End is displayed in hours and minutes and counts down each minute Time to End After the delay period finishes or for all the programme if delay not selected the estimated time to the end of the programme for automatic programmes or the actual time remaining during a timed programme is shown in this part of the display When timed programmes are selected the time displayed throughout the cycle is the actual time remaining When Automatic programmes are selected the time displayed is an estimate of the time remaining When the programme is selected the display shows the time required to dry a full load The time remaining is constantly monitored during the drying cycle and is updated to show the best forecast The colons between the hours and minutes in the display flash to show the time is counting down 10 The Display Warnings The second line of the display also gives warnings and reminders reminders occur at the end of the programme B Hotpoint END OF CYCLE CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE e Reminder that the water container should be emptied and the filter cleaned every time you use the dryer see Maintenance le je 2 Em ja CLEAN CONDENSER FILTER AND EMPTY
14. e temperature setting is not ideal for the type of fabric you are drying see Start and Programmes and see Laundry The correct drying time has not been selected for the load see Laundry The air intake grille is obstructed see Installation and see Maintenance The items were too wet see Laundry The dryer was overloaded see Laundry e The water container was probably not emptied at the start of the programme Do not wait for the empty water signal always check and empty the container before starting a new drying programme see Maintenance e This is normal the END OF CYCLE CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY THE WATER BOTTLE message is shown as a reminder to empty the container see The Display and Start and Programmes For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 5 hours If an automatic programme has not sensed the required final moisture in this time the dryer will complete the programme and stop Check the above points and run the programme again if the results are still damp contact the Service Centre see Service e Ifthe display shows a fault Turn off and remove the plug Clean the filter and the heat pump filter unit see Maintenance Then replace the plug turn on and start another programme If a fault is then displayed Note down the code and contact the Service Centre see Service e The dryer is in Demo mode Press and hold both the On Off and Start Pause buttons for 3 seconds T
15. er Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to wear the edges or seams may be slightly damp If this is the case try turning the shirts inside out and running the programme again for a short period A Synthetics e This is a programme for items of Synthetic with low heat setting or Synthetic Cotton mixtures with medium heat setting e 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 see Laundry JE Bed amp Bath e This is a programme for cotton towels and sheets e 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 see Laundry e Loads dried using the Extra Dry setting are usually ready to use the edges or seams may be slightly damp especially on large items If this is the case try opening them out and running the programme again for a short period 12 Start and Programmes E Hotpoint Bs Wool Programme This is a programme for tumble dryer safe garments marked with the symbol It can be used for load sizes up to 1kg approximately 3 sweaters We recommend that garments are turned inside out before drying This programme will take about 60 minutes but may take longer depending on the size and density of the load and the spin speed used in your washer e Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear but o
16. er Dry Plus NSIS ISSN Sensor Dry RAR EN NE Cupboard Dry SINIS S lt N Damp Dry SINIS ISI S NIron Dry e An Automatic programm MAEAEA e An Automatic programme Wool Delicates Easy Iron Refresh NISSEN IS SS Hanger Dry lt s s s IS ISIS Light Dry N x XN x gt lt Extra Dry xx IS x SS IS XS Delay Timer xx NS NPN SN S Pre Care xx x KP NNN xxx xx x x gt Mini Load xX x S xx S S SS Timed Dry x e An Automatic programme YOU CANNOT SELECT BOTH POST CARE AND SOUND OPTIONS lt Standard Cotton e This is a programme for cotton items e 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 see Laundry e The Standard Cotton programme to EU Regulation 392 2012 is Programme 1 selection with High Heat and Dryness Level Cupboard Dry KEN Shirts High heat option e This is a programme for shirts made from cotton e t can be used for load sizes up to 3kg approximately 10 shirts Medium heat option e This is a programme for shirts made from synthetic materials or a mixture of natural and synthetic materials such as polyester and cotton e It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg approximately 14 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 wash
17. fly show UNLOCKED Note This tumble dryer in compliance with new energy saving regulations is fitted with an automatic standby system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected Press and hold the ON OFF button until the display briefly shows POWER ON and the dryer then reactivates The Display an OLpo n Selecting your language The first time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language from the available list Ey x ee mel amp To change the language current selection must flash on i J U the first line of the display c me zm 2 o o o O Press the On Off button to turn off the display then press Onn and hold all 3 buttons I Heat Level X Timed Dry HL ILJLDI and 6 Dryness Level for 5 seconds a HO a D aan Press the Heat Level or the amp Timed Dry button to scroll up or down through the list When your required language is flashing on the top line of the display pressing the O Dryness Level button will select your choice Understanding the display Programme selection and display The selected programme is shown on the first line of the display when you select the corresponding button this message is shown while the programme is running G U m zm U Z Tr COTTONS OOOO fa 4S SHIRTS oe 8 OS a A A
18. hang fold or iron the articles and put them away in the closet Should this not be possible repeat the programme The Easy Iron effect varies from one fabric to the next It works well on traditional fabrics like Cotton or Cotton mix and less well on acrylic fibres and on materials such as Tencel T2 Refresh Refresh is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing e It can be used on any load size but is more effective on smaller loads e Do not overload your dryer see Laundry e This is a 20 minute programme that airs your clothes with cool air Also use to cool warm clothes 13 Start and Programmes The Controls Warning after pressing the Start Pause button gt Il the programme cannot be changed To change a selected programme press the Start Pause button gt Il the light flashes Amber to indicate the programme is paused Select the new programme and any options required the light will then flash green Press the Start Pause button gt Il again and the new programme will start e Option buttons These buttons are used to customise the selected programme to your requirements A programme must have been selected by pressing a programme selection button before an option can be selected Not all options are available for all programmes see Programmes Table If an option is not available and you press the button the buzzer will beep 3 times If the option is avail
19. he Post Care option this option is not available ta Mini Load Available with programmes Cotton High Heat 4kg and Synthetic Medium Heat 1kg This option optimises Automatic programme for smaller loads and improves the Time to End estimation MEDIUM HEAT amp LOW HEAT 14 e TIME DISPLAY EEA The display shows either the amount of time delay remaining or an indication of the amount of time left for a drying programme see The Display The display also shows if there is a problem with your dryer if this occurs the display will show F followed by a fault code number see Troubleshooting Empty Water Container If you have plumbed your dryer to a drain this icon can be ignored as there is no need to empty the water container Messages are displayed to reminds you to empty the water container see The Display If the water container fills during a programme the heater turns off and the dryer does a period of Cool Tumble After this it stops and a message tells you to EMPTY THE WATER CONTAINER You must empty the water container and restart the dryer or the clothes will not dry After re starting the dryer the message will take a few seconds to go out To avoid this always empty the water container each time you use the dryer see Maintenance e Door Opening Opening the door during a programme will stop the dryer and have the following effects Note The Sta
20. he display will show DEMO OFF for 3 seconds and then the dryer will resume normal operation e The dryer has gone into standby mode to save power This occurs if you have had a power cut or leave your dryer either without starting a programme or after your drying programme has finished Press and hold the On Off button and the lights will come on Service 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 29kg 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 advice e Note The gases contained in the sealed system are not hazardous to health but if they escape they will have an impact on global warming Before calling the Service Centre e Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself see Troubleshooting e If not turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre closest to you B Hotpoint Spare Parts This dryer is a complex machine Repairing it yourself or having a non authorised person try to repair it could cause harm to one or more persons could damage the machine and could invalidate the spare parts warranty Call an
21. ilter unit are securely in place see Maintenance Do not overload the dryer see Laundry for maximum loads Do not load items that are dripping wet Carefully check all instructions on clothing labels see Laundry Do not tumble dry large very bulky items Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures Complete each programme with its Cool Tumble Phase Do not turn off the dryer when there are still warm items inside Clean the filter after each use see Maintenance Empty the water container after each use see Maintenance Clean the heat pump filter unit at regular intervals see Maintenance Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer Never climb on top of the dryer It could result in damage Always follow electrical standards and requirements see Installation Always buy original spare parts and accessories see Service Warnings Hotpoint To minimise the risk of fire in your tumble dryer the following should be observed Tumble dry items only if they have been or explosive substances Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments including cooking oil acetone denatured alcohol kerosene washed with detergent and water rinsed and been through the spin cycle It is a fire hazard to dry items that HAVE NOT been washed with water Do not dry garments that have been treated with chemical products Do not tumble dry items that have been
22. le flush optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials with the appliance Dispose of these parts separately they contain and reduce the impact on human health to ensure that the appliance can no longer be and the environment plugged into a mains socket This dryer has a sealed heat pump unit containing F gases which should be recovered and distroyed The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the RX product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must be mm separately collected Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Equipment 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 18 B Hotpoint 20 195121184 00 N 01 2014 LION fpg Four Ashes Wolverhampton
23. m in order to eliminate as much excess water as possible Do not load dripping wet clothes into the dryer Maximum load size Do not load more than maximum capacity These numbers refer to dry weight Natural fibres 8kg max 18Ib Synthetic fibres 3kg max 6 6lb DO NOT overload the dryer as this could result in reduced drying performance Wash Care Labels Look at the labels on your garments especially when tumble drying for the first time The following symbols are the most common May be tumble dried Do not tumble dry is Tumble dry at high heat setting NA ASA Tumble dry at low heat setting B Hotpoint Drying times The table see below presents APPROXIMATE drying times in Minutes Weights refer to dry garments Times are approximate and can vary depending upon Amount of water retained in clothes after spin cycle towels and delicates retain a lot of water Fabrics items that are the same type of fabric but different textures and thicknesses may not have the same drying time Quantity of laundry single items or small loads may take longer to dry 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 Heat setting Room temperature ifthe room where the dryer is located is cold it will take longer for the dryer to dry your clothes Bulk some bulky items can be t
24. n some heavier garments the edges may be slightly damp Allow these to dry naturally as over drying could damage garments Unlike other materials the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible i e it will not stretch back to original size and shape This programme is not suitable for Acrylic garments QW Delicates e This is a programme for drying your delicate clothes ie Acrylics e It can be used for load sizes up to 2kg e The duration of this programme will depend on the size and density of the load and the spin speed used in your washer e Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to use but on some garments the edges may be slightly damp If this is the case try opening them out or turn items inside out and running the programme again for a short period Easy Iron Programme Easy Iron is a short 10 minute programme 8 minutes of heat followed by a 2 minute cool tumble period which fluffs the fibres of clothing that have been left in the same position location for an extended period of time The cycle relaxes the fibres and makes them easier to iron and fold Easy Iron is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing For best results 1 Do not load more than the maximum capacity These numbers refer to the dry weight Fabric Maximum load Cotton and Cotton mixtures 2 5kg Synthetics 2kg Denim 2kg 2 Unload the dryer immediately after the end of the programme
25. ngs 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 knowledge if they are given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved This tumble dryer has been designed for home and not professional use Do not touch the appliance while bare foot or with wet hands or feet Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug not the cord After using the dryer turn it off and unplug it Keep the door closed to make sure that children do not use it as a toy Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the dryer Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children without supervision Children of less than 3 years should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised The appliance must be installed correctly and have proper ventilation The air intake at the front of the dryer and rear vent behind the dryer should never be obstructed see Installation Never use the dryer on carpeting where the pile height would prevent air from entering the dryer from the base Check 2 see if the dryer is empty before loading are back of the dryer could become very hot Never touch it while in use Do not use the dryer unless the filter water container and heat pump f
26. on for cotton used at full and partial load is Standard Cotton High Heat Cupboard Dry Programme time minutes weighted 7 full amp partial load 173 full load Tay 235 partial load Tary12 127 Condensation efficiency class C Average condensation efficiency full load Cay 72 partial load Car 71 weighted C full amp partial load 71 Airborne acoustical noise emissions 69 dB A re 1 pW consumer information in compliance with EU Regulation 932 2012 Typical energy used Synthetics full load 0 69 kWh partial load not applicable Typical drying time Synthetics full load 70 minutes partial load not applicable This data is also available on the website http www hotpoint eu hotpoint Recycling and Disposal Information amp As part of our continued commitment to helping Disposal of old electrical appliances the environment we reserve the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer The European Directive 2012 19 EC on Waste Electrical costs and minimise material wastage and Electronic Equipment WEEE requires that old e Disposing of the packaging material follow local household electrical appliances must not be disposed regulations so the packaging can be recycled of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old e To minimise risk of injury to children remove the appliances must be collected separately in order to door and plug then cut off mains cab
27. ooting One day your dryer seems not to be working Before you call your Service Centre see Service go through the following troubleshooting suggestions Problem The tumble dryer won t start Drying cycle will not begin Its taking a long time to dry Empty water message is displayed but the dryer has only been running for a short period Empty water message is displayed and the water container is not full Programme finishes and clothes are damper than expected The display shows a fault code F followed by one or two numbers The display briefly shows DEMO ON every 6 seconds The lights on the dryer control panel are off although the dryer is switched on Possible causes Solution 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 The door is not closed securely e The programme has not been set properly see Start and Programmes e The Start Pause button has not been pressed see Start and Programmes e You have set a delayed time see Start and Programmes e The filter has not been cleaned see Maintenance e The water container needs emptying The empty water message is displayed see Maintenance e The heat pump filter needs cleaning see Maintenance Th
28. rnal parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth e Periodically every 6 months vacuum the front air intake grille and vents at the rear of the dryer to remove any build up of fluff lint or dust Also to remove accumulation of fluff from the front of the heat pump and filter areas clean occasionally with a vacuum cleaner Do not use solvents or abrasives Your dryer uses special bearing components which do not need lubrication Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety see Service Dryer Description u To open the door Press and release the front panel in position shown Heat Pump Filter Unit cover open E Adjustable Feet S Control panel PROGRAMME Selection Buttons The features Water container Rating plate Model amp Serial numbers Heat Pump Filter cover Air intake grille Heat Pump Filter cover handle Pull to open Display Unit ON OFF Button The ON OFF button C if pressed when the dryer is running If the display shows TURNING OFF the dryer stops If the display shows PRESS AND HOLD hold the botton and the display counts down 3 2 1 and then stops Press and hold again for more than 3 seconds the display briefly shows POWER ON The PROGRAMME selection buttons set the p
29. rogramme press the button corresponding to the programme you want to select see Start and Programmes The OPTION buttons indicators these buttons select available options for your selected programme see The Controls The indicators on the display unit next to the bottom buttons light to show that the option has been selected The START PAUSE button light gt Il starts a se programme When you press this button there will be one beep and the display will show PAUSE When a programme is running holding this button in pauses the programme and stops the dryer The light is green when the programme is running flashing amber if the programme has been paused or ected CHILD LOCK amp OPTIONS Buttons amp Lights START PAUSE Button amp Light flashing green if on standby waiting to start a programme see Start and Programmes Note This light also flashes amber during the Post Care phase of a programme The Display Unit gives warnings and information about the programme selected and its progress see next page The CHILD LOCK button icon amp Press and hold this button after selecting your programme and any options this prevents the programme settings from bein changed the display will briefly show LOCKED When the icon is lit the other buttons are disabled Hold the button to cancel_and the icon will go out the display will brie
30. rt Pause light flashes Amber during the Post Care phase of a programme e The display shows PAUSED e During a delay phase the delay will continue to count down The Start Pause button must be pressed to resume the delay programme The display will change to show current status The Start Pause button must be pressed to resume the programme The display will change to show the current status the colons flash and count down continues e During the Post Care phase the programme ends Pressing the Start Pause button will restart a new programme from the beginning Heat Pump Protection System The heat pump system has a compressor protection feature that operates if you open the door or there is a power disruption or if you turn off the dryer This system will prevent the heat pump compressor from starting for 5 minutes after the door is closed and the programme is started Note If you have a power cut switch off the power or remove the plug When power is restored press and hold the On Off button until the display briefly shows POWER ON and the dryer reactivates Then press the Start Pause button and the programme will resume Laundry Sorting your laundry e Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure that the articles can be tumble dried e Sort laundry by fabric type e Empty pockets and check buttons e Close zippers and hooks and tie loose belts and strings e Wring out each ite
31. tion The socket must be able to sustain the machines maximum power which is indicated on the rating label see Dryer Description Power voltage must be within the values indicated on the rating label see Dryer Description The socket must be compatible with the dryers plug Should this not be the case replace the plug or the socket The dryer must not be installed outdoors even if the space is sheltered It can be very dangerous if it is exposed to rain or storms Once installed the dryers electrical wire and plug must be within easy reach Do not use extension cords The power cord must not be bent or squashed The power cord should be regularly checked If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard New or longer power cords are supplied at an extra charge by authorised dealers 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 B Hotpoint Before you start using your dryer Once you have installed your dryer and before you use it clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust that could have accumulated during transport Maximum load Natural fibres 8 kg Warnings The appliance has been designed and built according to international safety standards These warni
32. u 3 Separate the two parts of the filter and clean the surface of the filter The front of the heat pump is made from thin metal plates Take care that you do not damage these or cut yourself when cleaning removing or replacing the heat pump filter unit 4 lf there is any build up of fluff on the plates carefully clean this off with a damp cloth sponge or a vacuum cleaner Never use your fingers 5 Reassemble the two parts of the filter clean the seals and replace with the 4 clips in the horizontal position make sure that the catches are secure Maintenance and Care B Hotpoint Water container Filter Heat pump filter unit Heat pump filter Air intake unit cover V Clips Check the drum after each cycle Quick Tips Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items e Remember to clean the door filter and handkerchiefs that could have been left behind heat pump filter after each load Remember to empty the water container after each load Cleaning the drum Doing BOTH the above will keep your Do not use abrasives steel wool or stainless steel appliance working at its BEST cleaning agents to clean the drum A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless steel drum this may be caused by a combination of water and or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner from the wash This coloured film will not affect the dryer performance Cleaning the dryer e Exte
33. umble dried with care We suggest that you remove these items several times shake them out and return them to the dryer until finished Do not over dry your clothes All fabrics contain a little natural moisture which keeps them soft and fluffy Cottons 1 kg 2 kg 3 kg 4kg 5 kg 6 kg 7 kg 8 kg Automatic duration 1 00 1 30 1 20 1 40 1 40 2 10 2 00 2 20 2 20 3 00 2 30 3 10 2 50 3 20 3 20 4 00 High Automatic minutes 60 90 80 100 120 130 120 140 140 180 150 190 170 200 200 240 Heat Timed Dry setting 1 00 or 1 30 1 30 1 30 or 2 00 2 00 or 2 30 2 30 2 30 or 3 00 3 00 or 3 40 3 40 Drying times 800 1000 rpm in washing machine Synthetics 1kg 2kg 3kg Automatic duration 0 40 0 50 0 50 1 10 1 10 1 30 Automatic minutes 40 50 50 70 70 90 Medium Heat Timed Dry setting 0 40 or 1 00 0 40 or 1 00 1 00 or 1 30 Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine Delicates Acrylics 1kg 2 kg Automatic duration 0 40 1 20 1 20 2 20 Automatic minutes 40 80 80 140 Low Timed Dry setting 0 40 or 1 00 or 1 30 1 30 or 2 00 or 2 30 Heat Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine e Note At the end of a drying cycle cottons could still be damp if you grouped cottons and synthetics together If this is the case simply give the damp cotton items an additional short period of drying 15 Troublesh
34. y Programme progress The second line of the display shows the status of the programme as it progresses long messages scroll across the line DRY x T Il SSeS COOL TUMBLE i END OF CYCLE CREASE CARE if option Post Care selected 5 END OF CYCLE CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE Timed drying X ei N i amp After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry option amp U EE S gt zm z press the X Timed button and the display will increment the selected time each time you press and release the button Saco EIIT see Start and Programmes Each press reduces the time duration and number of available time options depending on the programme material selected The Timed Dry icon X is displayed next to the time The selected time remains displayed after the programme starts but can be changed anytime you wish Delay and Time to End Some programmes can have a delayed start see Start and Programmes Press the Delay button and the icon flashes Each press of the Delay button advances the delay setting in 1 hour increments from to EEE then EEE and then after a couple of seconds cancels the delay The delay time is shown on the display next to the Delay button 5 The display counts down the minutes of the delay period after i the Start Pause button gt II is pressed Th
35. y for 10 hours or until you open the door the buzzer will beep 3 times to confirm the programme is completed Open the door take the laundry out clean the filter and replace it Empty the Water Container and replace it see Maintenance Unplug the dryer O First time you press this button the display will show PRESS AND HOLD TO STORE After selecting your favorite programme and options you can save these settings by pressing and holding in the My Cycle button for at least 5 seconds the top line will show a flashing M followed by the selected programme The buzzer will then beep and the second line of the display shows The next time you need this programme press the M button then MEMORY the Start Pause button gt Il and this programme will run If you wish you can change your stored favorite by selecting a new programme and or options and press and hold in the M button as above 11 Start and Programmes Programmes Table If the Display is not lit Press the ON OFF button and then select programme Programme Options available Dryness Levels available default highlighted MA a Q Se Sound or Post Care HeatLevel Bd High Medium Low High Medium Standard Cotton Shirts Medium Low High Medium X X Synthetics Bed amp Bath SINIS IS SIS Hang
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