HOTPOINT AQC9 BF7 S1 (UK) User Manual

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

English

AQUALTIS

AQC9 BF7

Contents

Installation, 2

Laundry, 3

Warnings, 4

Care and Maintenance, 6

Dryer Description, 8

The Display, 9

Start and Programmes, 10

Troubleshooting, 15

Service, 16

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instruction manual.

Keep this manual at hand for immediate reference whenever

necessary. Always store this manual close to the tumble dryer and

remember to pass it on to any new owners when selling or transferring

the appliance, so they may familiarise with the warnings and

suggestions herein contained.

! Read these instructions carefully: the following pages contain

important information on installation and useful suggestions for

operating the appliance.

10 mm

15 mm

check the following: check the following:

Installation

Where to install the tumble dryer

If the dryer is installed below a worktop, ensure there are 10 mm between the upper panel of the dryer and any objects above it, and 15 mm between the sides of the machine and the walls or furniture units adjacent to it. This ensures adequate air circulation. The appliance must be installed with the rear surface placed against a wall.

Ventilation

Make sure that the dryer is installed in a room free of humidity and with adequate air circulation. The flow of air around the dryer is essential to allow water to condense during drying; the dryer will not function properly if it is placed in an enclosed space or inside a cabinet.

Some condensation may form if the dryer is used in a small or cold room.

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’ (1 m) from the bottom of the dryer. Remove existing hose from position shown in picture A and fit a suitable length of hose and connect as shown in picture B.

The drain tube has to be below 1 m from the bottom of the Dryer Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked

when the dryer is in its  nal location.

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.

The power supply voltage must fall within the values indicated on the data plate.

Do not use extension leads. Do not pull the power supply cable. Do not use multiple plug adaptors if the appliance is fitted with a plug. For appliances with fitted plug, if the plug is not suitable for you socket outlet, contact a qualified technician.

The dryer must not be installed outdoors,

even if the space is sheltered.

Once installed, the dryer’s electrical wire

and plug must be within reach.

The power cord must not be bent or

squashed.

Picture A Picture B

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.

Electrical connections

Before plugging the appliance into the socket,

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 must be regularly checked. If

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the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by service agent . (see Assistance).

The manufacturer denies any

responsibility should any of these rules not be followed.

If in doubt about any of the above

consult a quali ed electrician.

Preliminary information

Once the tumble dryer is installed, clean the inside of the drum before operating it and remove any dirt accumulated during transportation.

Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on

• Fabrics: items of the same fabric, but with different textu-

from the dryer while still slightly damp. Items that require

The drying times provided refer to the automatic Cupboard

The Timed drying settings are also indicated to enable you

Laundry

Sorting laundry

• Check the symbols on the care labels of the various garments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble dried.

• Sort laundry according to the type of fabric.

• Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.

• Close zips and hooks and fasten belts and strings without tightening them.

• Wring out garments to remove the maximum amount of water possible.

Do not load the dryer when garments are dripping wet.

Maximum load sizes Do not overload the drum. The following values indicate the weight of dry garments: Natural fibres: maximum kg Synthetic fibres: maximum kg

! Do not overload the dryer as this may result is reduced drying performance.

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Care labels

Always check the care labels, especially when placing garments in the tumble dryer for the first time. Below are the most commonly used symbols:

May be tumble dried.

Do not tumble dry.

Drying times

the following:

• Amount of water retained by items after the spin cycle: towels and delicate items retain a lot of water.

re and thickness may have different drying times.

• Amount of laundry: single items and small loads may take longer to dry.

• Drying: if items are to be ironed, they can be removed

complete drying can be left longer.

• Heat setting.

• Temperature of the room: the lower the temperature of the room, the longer it will take for the dryer to dry clothing.

• Bulk: certain bulky items require special care during the drying process. We suggest removing these items and replacing them in the dryer once they have been shaken out: repeat this procedure several times during the course of the drying cycle.

! Do not over-dry items. All fabrics contain natural dampness which helps to keep them soft and fluffy.

Tumble dry – high heat.

Tumble dry – low heat.

Drying times

Cottons

High heat

Synthetics

Low heat

Acrylics

Low heat

dry programmes.

to select the most suitable timed option. The weight refers to dry items.

1 kg 2 kg 3 kg 4 kg 5 kg 6 kg 7 kg 8 kg 9 kg

Automatic

minutes

Timed 30 or 60 60 or 90 60 or 90 90 or 120 90 or 120 120 or 160 120 or 160 160 160 or 180

Drying times 800-1000 rpm in washing machine

Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine

30-40 40-55 55-70 70-80 80-90 95-120 120-140 130-160 140-170

1 kg 2 kg 3 kg

Automatic minutes 30-40 40-50 50-70

Timed Dry setting 30 or 60 30 or 60 60 or 90

Timed Dry setting 30 60

1 kg 2 kg

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.

The back of the dryer could become

•

very hot. Never touch it while in use.

• Do not use the dryer unless the filter, watercontainer and condenser 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.

• 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 condenser 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).

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 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. 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 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 such as lighters and matches.

Maximum load sizes: 9 kg

Power Consumption

O-mode (Po) - Watts 0.17

Left-on mode (Pl) - Watts 0.17

Programmes Kg kWh Minutes

Standard Cotton*

Standard Cotton

Synthetics 3 1.3 80

*This is the reference programme for the energy label and suitable to dry normal wet cotton laundry. This is the most ecient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.

9 5.25 161

4.5 2.79 92

! 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.

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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