Hotpoint AQCF 952 B U, AQCF 952 B I, AQCF 952 B S Instruction booklet
Instruction booklet
TUMBLE DRYER
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English,1
AQUALTIS
AQCF 952 B U
AQCF 952 B I
AQCF 952 B S
Contents
Important Information, 2-3
Installation, 4
Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
Electrical connection
Before you start using your dryer
Dryer Description, 5
Open the door
The Features
Control Panel
The Display, 6
Start and Programmes, 7-12
Choosing a Programme
Special Programmes
Table of Programmes
The Controls
Laundry, 13-14
Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Special clothing items
Drying times
Warnings and Suggestions, 15
General safety
Disposal
Save energy and respect the
Environment
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This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual.
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 dryer works.
Read these instructions carefully; the following pages contain
important information on installation and suggestions on how the
appliance works.
Maintenance and Care, 16
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 Condenser
Cleaning the dryer
Troubleshooting, 17
Service, 18
Spare parts
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Important Information
For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently,
you must follow the regular maintenance
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schedule shown below:
Fluff Filter You MUST Clean the fluff filter
after every drying cycle.
Step 1
Open the door of your dryer.
Step 2
Pull out the filter (using the two
finger grips).
Failure to clean the filter after every drying
cycle will affect the drying performance of your
machine It will take longer to dry and as a
result will use more electricity during drying.
Water Container You must empty the water
container after every drying cycle.
Step 1
Pull the water container
2
towards you and remove it fully
from the dryer.
Step 2
Empty the Water from the
Container.
Step 3
Open the filter by releasing the
clip.
Step 4
Clean any fluff deposits from the
inside surface of the filter mesh.
Step 5
Refit the filter Never run the
dryer without a filter.
Step 3
Refit the Water Container
ensuring that it is pushed fully
back into position...
Failure to empty the Water Container will result in:
- The machine will stop heating (so the load
may be wet at the end of the cycle).
- The Empty Water light will flash to tell you
that the Container is full.
The water bottle/clean
filter light comes on when
you select a programme to
remind you to make sure
that the water bottle is
empty and that the filter is
clean before starting a new
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 cycle.
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Condenser unit - You must clean the fluff from
the condenser
every month!
Step 1
Open the Condenser Cover
- hold the handle and pull
towards you.
Step 2
Remove the condenser by
rotating the 3 clips then pulling
the condenser towards you.
(There may be some water in the
tubes this is normal).
Step 3
Flush the condenser, from the
rear with water, to remove any
fluff deposits.
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Step 4
Refit the condenser unit - ensure
that the unit is pushed in fully, all
3 clips are resecured and the
positioning arrows on the front of
the condenser are pointing
upwards.
Failure to clean the condenser could cause
premature failure of your dryer!
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Installation
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Where to put your dryer
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Place your dryer at a distance
from gas ranges, stoves,
heaters, or cooktops because
flames can damage the
10 mm
appliance.
If you are going to install the
appliance under a work counter,
be sure to leave a 10 mm
15 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.
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.
15 mm
Electrical connection
Make sure of the following before you insert the plug into
the electrical socket:
Ensure your Hands are dry.
The socket must be grounded.
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.
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 dryers 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.
Moulded plug
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 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 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 contorted.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Changing the plug
The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance
with the following.
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.
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 should be checked periodically and replaced
by a cord specially prepared for this dryer and fitted only by
authorized technicians (see Service). New or longer power
cords are supplied at an extra charge by authorized 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.
Before you start using your dryer
Once youve installed your dryer and before you use it,
clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust that could
have accumulated during transportation.
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Dryer Description
To open door
Pull on handle
Condenser unit
(cover open)
Control Panel
On/Off Button & Light
Indicator
Display Panel
The Features
Rating
Plate
Water
container
ECO Light
Filter
Start/Pause Button &
Light
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Model &
Serial
Numbers
Air Intake
Grille
Condenser
cover handle
(Pull to open)
Child Lock
Button & Light
Programme Knob
The On/Off button/ light , if the dryer is running and this
button is pressed the dryer is turned off. The light signals
that your dryer is in use or ready to select a programme.
The Programmes knob sets the programme: rotate until
the indicator is pointing to the programme you want to
select (see Start and Programmes).
The Option buttons/ lights select available options for your
selected programme. The lights indicate that the option
has been selected (see Start and Programmes).
The Display Panel has three sections: Sensor Dry = Drying
level, Timed dry = Drying time and Time to End / Delay start
each with a corresponding selection button (see The Display).
START/PAUSE button with indicator light
green indicator light flashes slowly, press the button to
start the programme. When the cycle has started, the
indicator light is illuminated in a fixed manner. To pause the
programme, press the button again; the indicator light will
turn orange and begin to flash again.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was
interrupted, press the button again (see Start and
Programmes).
The Programme Progress Lights indicate each state of the
programme by turning on as appropriate.(see Start and
Programmes).
Option Buttons and Lights
: when the
Clean
Condenser
Light
The Empty Water indicator
container should be emptied. The light 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 bottle is full the display shows
and the indicator flashes, the heat is turned off and your
clothes will not dry.
The Empty Water Clean Filter Light
before every programme, that its essential to clean the
filter and empty the water container every time the dryer is
used (see Maintenance and Care).
The Clean Condenser Light
essential to clean the condenser at regular intervals (see
Maintenance and Care).
The Child Lock button/light
after selecting your programme and any options. This
prevents the programme settings from being changed.
When the light is lit the other buttons and programme knob
are disabled. Hold the button to cancel and the light will go
out.
ECO Light - this light is illuminated as you select options
that use less energy (see the controls).
Empty Water
Clean Filter
Light
H2O signals that the water
gives a reminder, that its
Press and hold this button
Programme
Progress Light
H2O
gives a reminder
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The Display
The Display has three sections each with its corresponding button.
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Sensor Dry
After selecting a programme that has a Sensor Dry Option, press and release the button until the required
dryness sensing level is displayed. If the sensing option is not available the display will flash and the buzzer
beeps three times.
Some drying programmes are not compatible with all 5 sensor drying levels.
Dryness levels available
Damp: Retains maximum moisture in the garments, which is ideal for difficult to iron fabrics such as linen.
Iron: Retains moisture in your clothes to help make ironing easier.
Hanger: Dries you clothes ready to be hanged for final drying; Use for items that can simply be
hung up to finish drying.
Cupboard: Dries your items to put away.
Ready to wear: Dries clothes so that they are immediately ready to wear.
Timed Dry
Delay Start
After selecting a Programme that has a Timed Dry Option, press the Timed Button to insert a drying
time. The display will reduce the selected time each time you press and release this button (see Start
and Programmes). Each press decreases the set time 180, 160, 120, 90, 60, 30, 20 and then repeats.
If the Timed Dry option is not available the display will flash and the buzzer beeps three times.The
selected time remains displayed after the programme starts and cannot be changed after the Start/
Pause Button , is pressed.
You can either choose a sensor dry level or a drying time.
After selecting a Programme that has a Delay Start Option a delay start time can be selected.
Each press of the Delay start button
24h then OFF and then after five seconds cancels the delay.
For delays of 10 hours or more the display counts down the time in hours until 10 hours, then the display
shows 9:59 and then counts down in minutes. For delays of 9 hours or less the display shows hours and
minutes and then counts down in minutes for all of the delay.
After the Start/Pause Button
When the delay period finished the
If you have chosen a timed drying the display during programming will show the drying time only in
the timed drying display in the middle. After having pressed start the machine will turn the time
display on and visualize the countdown of the programme time.
Time to End
If the delay icon
When timed programmes are selected the time displayed throughout the cycle is the actual time remaining.
When an Automatic programme is 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, after around
10 minutes the controller calculates a better estimate of the cycle time.
The time to end is displayed in hours and minutes and counts down each minute.
The colon between the hours and minutes display flashes to show that the time is counting down.
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, the four option lights and the pause light will also flash Orange
(see Troubleshooting).
is off the time displayed is the Time to End of the programme running.
is pressed the time cannot be changed.
advances the delay setting in 1 hour increments from 1h to
symbol is off and the Time to End is displayed.
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