Akai AK-HPD8S User Manual for AK-HPD8S

8 kg Digital Heat Pump Dryer

with Wi-Fi Function

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL: AK-HPD8S

Contents

03 General Safety Instructions

07 Unpacking

08 Product Overview

Installation

12 Instructions

22 Wi-Fi Connection

25 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide

27 Other Useful Information

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General Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Read this manual thoroughly before first use, the safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with any warranty information and your purchase receipt. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the next owner.

Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using an electrical appliance, including the following:

Electrical safety and cord handling

• Voltage: Make sure your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the

voltage indicated on the appliance rating label and your outlet socket is properly earthed. If this is not the case, do not use the dryer.

• Separate circuit: We strongly recommend you connect the appliance to a separate circuit serving only this appliance. This provides the best performance and prevents overloading the house wiring circuits that could cause a fire hazard from overheating.

• Electrical hazard: Do not insert any objects into the appliance.

• No extension cord: Do not use this appliance with a power adaptor or extension

cord. CAUTION: If such a device must be used, the cord or outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

• Protect the power cord. Do not kink or damage the power cord. Position the cord out of the way so no one steps on or places anything on the cord or against it. Do not run the cord under floor coverings. Arrange the cord away from traffic areas where it will not become a trip hazard.

• Protect from moisture: Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Clean the plug only with a dry cloth.

• Damage: Do not operate the appliance after it malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged. In case of damage, contact our after sales support centre for advice.

• Damaged cord: If the power supply cord is damaged, do not attempt to change it yourself. A damaged cord or plug must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• Gas leakage: Do not connect/disconnect the power plug when there is a leakage of gas or other combusible gases.

• Disconnect: Unplug the clothes dryer from the power supply after use, before cleaning, servicing or moving the appliance. To disconnect, turn the appliance off, switch off the power outlet and remove the plug from the power outlet. Grip the plug when disconnecting; do not pull on the cord.

• RCD: Unless your home is already fitted with a residual current device (safety switch), we recommend installing an RCD with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. See your electrician for professional advice.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)

Usage conditions and restrictions

• Domestic use only: This appliance is intended for household use only. It is not

suitable for commercial, industrial or trade use. Do not use it for anything other than its intended purpose (drying domestic quantities of washing), and only use it as described in this manual.

• Indoor use only: Do not use the appliance outdoors.

• Usage restriction: The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children: Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the dryer. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

• Do NOT install the appliance:

- near fire sources or heat sources such as radiators, heaters, air ducts or direct

sunlight

- in areas prone to damp or rainfall as water on the electrical components can

damage the appliance and/or cause accidents

- behind a lockable door, sliding door or door with a hinge on the opposite side

to that of the clothes dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the clothes dryer door is restricted.

• Positioning: Place the clothes dryer in a clean, well ventilated area, away from water, frost and combustible materials. To keep vibration and noise to a minimum, place it on a flat, firm, dry and stable floor. Use the adjustable feet to assist in levelling, if required. Do not place it on any soft material such as foam or plastic.

• Ventilation: Do not block any ventilation openings. Ensure that ventilation openings in the base) are not covered by items such as papers, tablecloths, curtains, carpet.

• Fire hazard: Do not rest any burning candles or cigarettes on the appliance.

• Before use: Make sure to remove transport packaging at the rear of the dryer.

WARNING: Before loading the dryer, always ensure no pet or young child has

climbed into it. Do not overload the clothes dryer. Ensure all pockets are empty.

• Suitability for tumble drying: Only load suitable items into the clothes dryer. See the box on the opposite page for which items and materials are unsuitable for the clothes dryer and may present a fire risk.

• Preparation: Make sure all pockets of clothing to be dried are empty. Hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, bra wires, nails, screws, lighters or matches must be removed as they can cause extensive damage to the dryer.

WARNING: Any damage or malfunction resulting from foreign objects is not

covered by your warranty and may lead to expensive repairs.

• No open flames: Do not place open flame sources such as candles on the dryer.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)

• WARNING! The lint filter must be in place when drying. It must be cleaned before or after each use.

• Cool down: The final part of a clothes dryer cycle occurs without heat (cooling

phase) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that will not damage them.

WARNING: Never stop the clothes dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless

all items are removed quickly and spread out so the heat is dissipated.

• Subsequent cycles: After turning off the power supply to the clothes dryer, wait at

least two minutes before turning it back on again.

• Cleaning: Do not use water jets on the appliance when cleaning it.

• Service/repair: This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts inside, except

for cleaning the parts according to the instructions in this manual. Do not attempt to open, disassemble or repair it yourself; only have it serviced by qualified personnel, call our after sales support centre. The appliance should not be tilted or turned sideways during use or maintenance.

• Do not attempt to modify this product in any way. Doing so is dangerous and will

void your warranty.

• No timer: The dryer must not be supplied through an external switching device such

as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.

• Misuse: Improper use or installation may result in the risk of fire, electric shock

and/or injury. We accept no liability for any eventual injuries or damages caused by improper use or handling, or by any other noncompliance with the instructions.

• WARNING! The dryer contains refrigerant type R134a in a hermetically sealed sys-

tem. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Do not vent gases into the atmosphere.

CAUTION!

• Do not use the heat pump dryer if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.

• Do not dry unwashed items in the heat pump dryer.

• Do not allow lint to accumulate around the dryer. Clean the filters after every use.

• Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid the backflow of gases into the

room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.

• Do not use any combustible substances (for example, spray cans) close to the dryer while it is in operation. If gas has escaped from the can, do not touch the plug or start/pause the appliance.

CAUTION: HOT SURFACES!

• Parts of the appliance can become hot during use and retain heat for some time

after turning off. Do not touch hot surfaces! Keep the power cord away from hot parts. Do not cover the appliance.

• The door window may be hot after a long drying cycle. Please ensure children are

kept away from the machine.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)

CAUTION!

The items listed below are UNSUITABLE for clothes drying.

They can cause fire in the dryer or extensive damage.

DO NOT place them in the clothes dryer.

: Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured

rubber-like materials — when heated, these materials can spontaneously combust and cause a fire.

: Items that have been spotted or soaked with cooking oil, or with highly

flammable substances — these substances constitute a fire hazard. Highly flammable substances used in domestic environments include acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, some stain removers, dry-cleaning solvents, turpentine, waxes, wax removers and some hair care products. (This also includes items that have previously been cleaned or spotted with dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances.)

: Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements (such as underwire bras),

which can come loose during drying and damage the clothes dryer.

: Plastic articles such as shower caps or waterproof baby bibs. : Rubber-backed articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes

and rubber coated sports shoes.

: Fabric softeners or similar products, unless specifically recommended by the

product manufacturer for use in a clothes dryer to eliminate the effects of static electricity.

: Cushions, quilts and the like, as these items accumulate heat.

• If it is unavoidable that fabrics that have been soiled with certain substances (vegetable or cooking oil, hair care products, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers) be placed in the heat pump dryer, they should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent — this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard. The ‘cool down’ cycle of a clothes dryer should be used to reduce the temperature of the items. They should not be removed from the clothes dryer or piled or stacked while hot.

• When using stain remover on your laundry, ensure you run an extra rinse cycle prior to loading the clothes dryer.

This symbol alerts you to take care as oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat, such as in a clothes dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard.

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Unpacking

CAUTION: VERY HEAVY!

• A team lift or mechanical aid is required when moving and installing this appliance.

• Keep the heat pump dryer as upright as possible during transportation.

• This product has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Remove all packaging materials from inside and around the appliance.

• Keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future, and you can use it to store the appliance when it is not in use. In the event that the carton is to be disposed of, please recycle all packaging materials where possible.

• Plastic wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all packaging materials are out of their reach and disposed of safely.

• CAUTION: Before using the dryer, you must remove both pieces of packaging foam from the drum (Fig. 1):

Fig. 1: Remove the two pieces of

packaging foam.

1. Open the loading door.

2. Pull off the adhesive strips from inside the machine on top of the drum.

3. Remove the two pieces of packaging foam from the machine.

• Check all parts of the package against the scope of delivery list on the following page and ensure you have received all items.

• Inspect the cord and plug for damage or wear before each use. Do not use the appliance if the appliance or its cord is damaged or not working properly. In case of damage, contact our after sales support centre.

• Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts and operating principles of the heat pump dryer. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions on the previous pages.

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Product Overview

Scope of delivery

Digital heat pump dryer

1 Water container 2 Control panel 3 Drum

4 Door 5 Lint filter 6 Maintenance cover 7 Levelling feet (one under each corner)

Other inclusions (not shown)

Water drain hose

Documentation (not shown)

Instruction manual BEFORE YOU START leaflet Warranty certificate

NOTE: Due to continued product improvement, images and illustrations in this manual may vary slightly from the product purchased. All images in this manual are for reference purposes only. Parts are not necessarily pictured to scale.

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Installation

Important notes regarding installation

• Do NOT install the appliance:

: behind a lockable door, sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side of

the dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted

: in a tight fitting cabinet, the appliance must not be built in

: in an area where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing. At tempera-

tures around freezing point, the dryer may not be able to operate properly, and there is a risk of damage if the condensate water is allowed to freeze in the pump, hoses and/or water container

: in an area where it will be exposed to water or weather, which could cause

permanent damage

: in an area where gas or flammable substances are used

: near fire sources or heat sources, or where it is exposed to direct sunshine

: directly on top of a washing machine.

• Ensure the dryer is unplugged from the power supply before installation. The plug

must be accessible after installation.

• All electrical connections must be made by qualified personnel, and all instructions in

this manual as well as local safety regulations must be observed.

• Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes

from appliances burning gas or other fuels.

• Move cautiously when moving the dryer. Do not grasp any salient parts of the

machine. Do not attempt to lift it by the door.

• After installation, check and ensure that the appliance is not sitting on or pressing

against its electrical supply cord or drain hose.

Freestanding, floor level installation

• The room: Position the dryer on floor level, in a clean and dry, well ventilated area,

away from heat and direct sunlight. Dirt must not be allowed to build up in the area, and air must be able to circulate freely all around the appliance. Do not obstruct any air inlets or ventilation openings.

• The floor: To keep vibration and noise to a minimum when the dryer is in use, make

sure the floor surface is firm, flat, dry and stable. Do not place the appliance on soft material such as foam, plastic or carpet, as this could block the air intake. Do not restrict the floor clearance through deep pile carpets, strips of wood or similar. This might cause heat build-up, which could interfere with the operation of the appliance.

• The area: For your convenience, we recommend you position the dryer near your

washing machine. Also ensure there is an appropriate electrical outlet nearby. Leave sufficient room at the back of the appliance for air dissipation.

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Installation (Cont.)

Levelling the appliance

The appliance must be installed level, otherwise its operation will be impaired. When you have placed the dryer in its permanent position, press on the top frame (in both directions) to ensure the appliance is level: it should not shake or wobble. Alternatively, use a spirit level to ensure the appliance is level.

If your floor is slightly uneven, adjust one or more of the levelling feet to ensure level installation. The levelling feet are located underneath each corner

Turn the feet anticlockwise to lower the appliance, or clockwise to raise it (Fig. 2).

WARNING: Never remove the feet of the appliance, which would restrict the floor

clearance required.

Fig. 2

Drain hose installation

The heat pump dryer does not need to be vented, so you do not need to install an air duct. However, the appliance produces condensate water which is by default collected in the in-built water container and needs to be emptied after use.

Alternatively, you can drain the water into a nearby sink using an external drain hose (supplied). If you want to drain the condensate water directly into a sink, install the drain hose as follows:

Pull the water pipe in arrow direction from the hose connector at the back of the appliance, using pliers if necessary (Fig. 3). Install the external drain hose to the hose connector and lead the end into a standpipe or sink.

Fig. 3

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