Hotpoint ASD 800 C User Manual

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

GB

English, 1

ASD800C

First time you turn on your dryer you must select your preferred language see page 6

Contents	GB
Important information, 2-3
Installation, 4
Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
Door reversal instructions
Water drain
Electrical connection
Before you start using your dryer
Dryer description, 5
To open the door
The features
Control panel
The Display, 6-8
Start and programmes, 8-11
Choosing a programme
Special programmes
Programme option modifiers
Table of programmes
The controls
Laundry, 12-13
Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Special clothing items
Drying times
Warnings and Suggestions, 14
General safety
Disposal
Saving energy and respecting the environment
Maintenance and Care, 15
Switching off the electricity
Cleaning the filter after each cycle
Empty the water container after each cycle
Check the drum after each cycle
Cleaning the condenser unit
Cleaning the dryer
Troubleshooting, 16
Service, 17

Spare parts

!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.

This symbol reminds you to read this booklet.

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Important Information

For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below:

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Fluff Filter...

! You MUST clean the fluff filter after EVERY drying cycle.

STEP 1.		STEP 2.
Open the door of your		Pull out the filter (using
dryer.		the two finger grips).

STEP 3.

Clean any fluff deposits from the filter mesh.

STEP 4.

Refit the filter - NEVER run the dryer without the filter in position.

!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.		STEP 2.
Pull the water container		Empty all the water
towards you and remove		collected in the water
it fully from the dryer.		container.

STEP 3.

Refit the water container, ensuring that it is pushed fully back into position.

! The ‘Empty Water’ message reminds you to empty the water container at the start and at the end of each programme.

!Failure to empty the water container will result in:

-The machine will stop heating (so the load may still be wet at the end of the drying cycle).

-The ‘Empty Water’ message will tell you 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 drying cycle.

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Important Information

Condenser Unit...		GB
! 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.			STEP 3.		STEP 4.
Remove the condenser by			Flush the condenser, from		Refit the condenser unit
rotating the 3 clips then			the rear with water, to		- ensure that the unit is
pulling the condenser			remove any fluff deposits.		pushed in fully, all 3 clips
towards you.					are re-secured and the
(There may be some water					positiong arrows on the
in the tubes, this is normal).					front of the condenser are
					pointing upwards.

●	Check that:
	-	The positioning arrows are pointing upwards.
	-	The 3 clips are re-secured back into their ‘lock’ position.
Rotate 3 clips

! Failure to clean the condenser could cause premature failure of your dryer.

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...fit new hose and refit clip here.

Installation

Where to put your dryer

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●Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can

damage the appliance.

Minimum gap 10mm					●	If you are going to install
						the appliance under a work
						counter, be sure to leave a
						10mm space between the
						top and any other objects
		Minimum gaps
		15mm				on or above the machine and
						a 15mm space between the
						sides and lateral furnishings
						or walls. This is to ensure
proper air circulation. Make sure that the back vents
are not obstructed.

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.

!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.

!If using the dryer in a small or cold room some condensation could be experienced.

Door Reversal Instructions

Hinge

Door catch

Door latch

Hinge

The door of your dryer is reversible and can easily be changed. Exchange diagonally hinge brackets and blanking screws. Exchange door latch and catch with their opposite blanking plates (see diagram above).

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 clip and hose from position shown (see diagram).

Remove clip and hose

from here...

Fit a suitable length of hose to the new location shown (see diagram) and refit clip.

! Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked when the dryer is in its final location.

Electrical connections

Make sure of the following before you insert the plug into the the electrical socket:

●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.

!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 supplied should be checked periodically and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this dryer and fitted only by authorised technicians (see Service). 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.

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.

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Dryer Description

To open the door

Press and release the front panel in position shown

Condenser Unit

(cover open)

The features

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Rating plate

Model & Serial numbers

Air intake grille

	Condenser cover handle	Filter
	(Pull to open)

Control panel

PROGRAMME		Display Unit		CHILD LOCK
Selection Buttons				Button

ON/OFF		OPTION		START/PAUSE
Button		Buttons & Lights		Button & Light

The ON/OFF button/light : If the dryer is running and this button is pressed, the dryer is turned off. Press again, the dryer restarts.

The PROGRAMME selection buttons set the programme: 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 buttons light to show that the option has been selected.

The START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected programme. When you press this button there will be

one beep and the display will show PAUSED . 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 flashing green if on standby waiting to start a programme (see Start and Programmes).

The Display Unit gives warnings and information about the programme (see next page).

The CHILD LOCK button/icon : Press and hold this button after selecting your programme and any options, this prevents the programme settings from being

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 briefly 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 the ON-OFF button briefly and wait for the machine to start up again.

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The Display

Selecting your language

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The first time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language from the available list.

To change: the language current selection must flash, on the first line of the display.

- Press and hold all 3 buttons:

for 5 seconds.

- Press the Child Lock or the 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 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.

COTTON HIGH HEAT

COTTON LOW HEAT

SYNTHETICS

BED & BATH

EASY IRON

AIRING

DELICATES

WOOL

When you select the memory button the Display will show your selected programme with ‘M’ before its name. ie. M COTTON HIGH HEAT (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 press of the Dryness Level button the next option from the list below is selected and displayed.

IRON DRY								Iron Dry: Dries your clothes ready for ironing.
HANGER DRY								Hanger Dry: Dries your clothes ready for hanging.
								Cupboard Dry: Dries your clothes ready for wearing.
CUPBOARD DRY
			The display also shows: one, two or three blocks, depending on your selection.
			These are displayed during the programmes progress.

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