HOTPOINT AQC9 4F7 E1M (UK) User Manual
Instruction booklet
TUMBLE DRYER
GB
English
AQUALTIS
AQC9 4F7
Contents
Installation, 2
Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
Electrical connection
Levelling the tumble dryer
Before you start using your dryer
Warnings, 4
General safety
Save energy and respect the
Environment
Maintenance and Care, 6
Switching off the electricity
Clean the filter after each cycle
Check the drum after each cycle
Empty the Water Container after each cycle
Cleaning the Heat Pump Filter
Cleaning the dryer
Dryer Description, 8
Open the door
The Features
Control Panel
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The Display, 9
Start and Programmes, 10-15
Choosing a Programme
Special Programmes
Table of Programmes
The Controls
Laundry, 16
Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Drying times
Troubleshooting, 17
Service, 18
Spare parts
Disposal
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Installation
Moulded plug
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
13 ampere fuse
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
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Where to put your dryer
• Place your dryer at
a distance from gas
ranges, stoves, heaters,
10 mm
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Less than 1m
15 mm
15 mm
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or cooktops 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. 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 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.
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 will 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.
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Fig. A Fig. B
Water Drain
If the machine is positioned close to a drain it is possible to drain the
condensed water directly without using the waterbottle. In which
case it is no longer necessary to empty the water bottle at the end
of each cycle. If the Dryer is positioned above or close to a Washing
Machine the same drainage can be used. Just remove unlink the
tube indicated in figure A and connect it to the drainage. If the
drainage is further away than the length of the tube it is possible to
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buy and connect a tube of the same diameter and the necessary
length in order to reach the drainage. To install the new tube just
substitute the existing one as indicated in figure B inserting it in the
same place.
! The drain tube has to be below 1 m from the bottom of the Dryer.
! Once the Dryer has been installed please assure that the drain
tube is not bent or kinked.
Electrical connections
Before plugging the appliance into the socket,
check the following:
• Make sure your hands are dry.
• The socket must have an earth connection.
• The socket must be able to withstand the
machine’s maximum power output as indicated on the rating plate (see Description
of the tumble dryer).
• The power supply voltage must fall within
the values indicated on the data plate (see
Description of the tumble dryer).
• The socket must be compatible with the
dryer’s plug. Should this not be the case,
replace the plug or the socket.
! DO NOT use extension cords.
! The dryer must not be installed outdoors,
even if the space is sheltered. It can be very
dangerous if exposed to rain or storms.
! Once installed, the dryer’s electrical wire and
plug must be within reach.
! The power cord must not be bent or
squashed.
! The power cord is supplied fitted with a
BS1363 plug and with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse.
If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must
be a 13 Amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type.
WARNING: The plug must not be used without a
fuse cover. If a replacement fuse holder/cover is
required, it must be of the same colour coding or
wording as shown on the base of the plug.
Replacements are available from authorised
dealers.
Changing the plug
The wires in the power cord are coloured in
accordance with the following.
! If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable
type, then the cut-off plug must be disposed of
safely. DO NOT leave it where it can be inserted
into a socket and create a shock hazard.
! The power cord must be regularly checked.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
Condensation efficiency class on a scale from G (least efficient) to
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard. (see Assistance). New or longer
electric cords are supplied by authorised dealers at a supplementary cost.
! 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.
Moulded plug
Green and Yellow (Earth)
wire to terminal marked
“E”, symbol x, or coloured
green and yellow.
Blue (Neutral) wire to
terminal marked ”N” or
coloured black.
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
13 ampere fuse
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
13A ASTA approved fuse
to BS 1362.
Brown (live) wire to
teminal marked “L” or
coloured red.
Levelling the tumble 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 legs up or down until your dryer
is level.
Maximum load sizes: 9 kg
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roduct Fich e - Regulation 3 92/2012.
Brand
Hotpoint
Model
AQC9 4F7 M
Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton
programme" at full load - kg
This household tumble drier is a Condenser
Energy efficiency class on a scale from A+++ (low consumption)
to D (high consumption)
The weighted Annual Energy Consumption (AEc)* kWh 1) 336.1
This household tumble drier is a Automatic
Energy consumption full load; Edry - kWh 2) 2.87
Energy consumption partial load; Edry½ - kWh 2) 1.51
Power consumption: off-mode (Po) - Watts 0.17
Power consumption: left-on mode (Pl) - Watts 3.73
Duration of the 'left-on mode' for power management system minutes
Prog. Time - weighted (Tt) full & partial load - minutes 3) 193
Full load (Tdry) - minutes 260
Partial load (Tdry½) - minutes 142
A (most efficient)
Average condensation efficiency - %
weighted (Ct) full & partial load 3) 81
full load (Cdry) 82
partial load (Cdry½) 81
Airborne acoustical noise emissions - dB(A) re 1 pW 70.0
1) The "standard cotton” at full and partial load are the standard programmes to
which the information in the label and the fiche relates. The standard cotton
program is suitable to dry at cupboard level (0%) cotton laundry and is the most
efficient programme in terms of energy consumption. Partial load is half the rated
load.
2) 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
will depend on how the appliance is used.
3) Weighted average of 3 cycles at full load and 4 cycles at half load.
egulation 9 32/2012.
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Energy consumption in kWh, for program “Synthetics” full load 0.5
9.0
A+
30
B
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Before you start using our dryer
Once you’ve installed your dryer and before you use it, clean
the inside of the drum to remove any dust that could have
accumulated during transportation.
Warning ! Before you use your dryer ensure that its has
been in a upright position for at least 6 hours.
Programme time in minute, for program “Synthetics” full load 60
Partial load for program “Synthetics” N/A
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Warnings
! This appliance has been designed and built
according to international safety standards.
These warnings 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 experience
and knowledge if they have been 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 barefoot
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 shall 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 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 to see if the dryer is empty before
loading it.
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The back of the dryer could become
very hot. Never touch it while in use.
• Do not use liquid fabric softeners in the
dryer; add it to the final rinse of your wash.
• 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).
! 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.
To minimise the risk of fire in your tumble
dryer, the following should be observed:
• Tumble dry items only if they have been
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
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 withhair 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.
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• �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
or explosive substances. Highly flammable
substances commonly used in domestic
environments including cooking oil,
acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene,
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 used 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 waterproof
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).
Save energy and respect the environment
• Wring out all 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.
• Always dry full loads - you save energy: single items or
small loads take longer to dry.
• Clean the filter after each use to contain energy
consumption costs (see Maintenance).
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Care and maintenance
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Disconnecting the power supply
! Disconnect the dryer when not in use or
during cleaning and maintenance operations.
Cleaning the filter after each
cycle
The filter is a fundamental component of the
dryer: its function is to collect lint and fluff that
form during drying.
Clean the filter once
drying is completed, by
rinsing it under running
water or cleaning it with a
vacuum cleaner. Should
the filter become clogged,
the flow of air inside the
dryer will be seriously hampered: drying times
becomes longer and more energy is consumed. Moreover, the dryer may become dama-
ged.
The filter is located in
front of the dryer seal
(see Picture).
Removing the filter:
1. Pull the filter’s plastic
handle upwards (see
Picture).
2. Clean the fluff off the filter and replace it
correctly. Ensure that the filter is pushed fully
home.
! Do not use the dryer unless the filter has
been replaced in its holder.
Checking the drum after each cycle
Rotate the drum manually to remove smaller items (handkerchiefs) that could have been left inside the dryer.
Cleaning the drum
! Avoid using abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel cleaning
agents to clean the drum. A coloured film may appear on the
stainless steel drum surface: it may be caused by a combination of water and/or cleaning agents such as wash-softeners.
This coloured film does not affect the dryer’s performance.
Emptying the water container after
each cycle
Remove the water container and
empty it into a sink or other
suitable drain outlet, then
replace it correctly.
Always check the water container and empty it before starting
a new drying cycle.
-Failure to empty the water container may cause
the following:
- The dryer stops heating (thus the load may still be
damp at the end of the drying cycle).
- The “Empty water container” LED activates to
show that the water container is full.
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 cycle.
Cleaning the Heat Pump Filter
Unit
• Periodically (every 5 drying cycles) remove
Heat pump filter unit and clean any build up
of fluff from the surface of the filter by rinsing
it under running water or with your vacuum
cleaner.
We however recommend that you clean this
filter after every drying
cycle to optimize the
dryers performance.
To remove Heat pump
filter unit:
1. Unplug the dryer and
open the door.
2. Remove the filter unit
by rotating the 4 clips to
the vertical position then pulling the filter unit
towards you.
3. Separate the two
parts of the filter unit and
clean the surface of the
filter.
! Warning: 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 filter unit.
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