Hotpoint ASL800CX User Manual

Instruction booklet

								TUMBLE DRYER
							Contents
	GB		E		P				GB
							Important information, 2-3
	English, 1		Español, 15		Português, 29
							Installation, 4
							Door reversal instructions
							Where to put your dryer
							Ventilation
							Water drain
							Electrical connection
							Before you start using your dryer
							Dryer description, 5
							To open the door
							The features
							Control panel
							Start and programmes, 6-8
	ASL800C						Choosing a programme
							Table of programmes
	ASL800CX
							The controls

Laundry, 9-10

Sorting your laundry

Wash care labels

Special clothing items

Drying times

Warnings and Suggestions, 11

General safety

Disposal

Saving energy and respecting the environment

Maintenance and Care, 12

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, 13

Service, 14

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.

1

Important Information

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

GB

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’ light stays on -To remind 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’ light will flash to 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.

3

...fit new hose and refit clip here.

Installation

Where to put your dryer

GB

●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)

Control panel

The features

GB

Water container

Rating plate

Model &

Serial

numbers

Air intake

grille

Condenser cover handle

Filter

(Pull to open)

Clean Condenser

PROGRAMMES

Progress or Delay

Light

Knob

Clean Filter

Lights

Indicator

Light

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

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

The PROGRAMMES knob sets the programme: rotate it 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 START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected programme. When you press this button there will be one beep and the progress lights will flash to confirm the action. When a programme is running, holding this button in pauses the programme and stops the dryer.

The light is green when 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 Progress or Delay lights show you the status of the programme, or the delay time when they flash. During a delayed start the lights flash to show the delay selected. When (not flashing) they show each stage of the programme by the corresponding light turning on (see Start and Programmes).

The Empty Water indicator light signals that the water 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 fills the indicator light flashes, the heat is turned off and your clothes will not dry.

The Clean Filter light gives you a reminder before every programme that it is essential to clean the filter every time the dryer is used (see Maintenance and Care).

The Clean Condenser light gives you a reminder that it is essential to clean the condenser at regular intervals (see Maintenance and Care).

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Start and Programmes

Choosing a programme

GB

1.Plug the dryer into the electrical socket.

2.Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry).

3.Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place and the water container is empty and in place (see Maintenance).

4.Load the machine and make sure items are not in the way of the door seal. Close the door.

5.If none of the lights are on: Press the ON/OFF button .

6.Choose a programme by checking the Programmes Guide (see Programmes) as well as the indications for each type of fabric (see Laundry).

- Select a programme by rotating the PROGRAMMES knob.

7.Set a delay time and other options if necessary.

8.The START/PAUSE light is flashing green:

- press the START/PAUSE button to begin. The green light stops flashing.

During the drying programme, you can check on your laundry and take out items that are dry while others continue drying. When you close the door again, press the START/PAUSE button in order to resume drying.

(When the door is opened the START/PAUSE light will flash Amber, after the door is closed and the START/PAUSE button pressed, the START/PAUSE light will stop flashing and show green.)

9.When the programme is complete. The buzzer will sound. Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the filter and replace it. Empty the water container and replace it (see Maintenance).

If the Post Creasecare option has been selected and you do not remove the laundry immediately, the dryer will tumble occasionally for 10 hours or until you open the door.

10.Unplug the dryer.

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.

Easy Iron Programme

‘Easy Iron’ is a short 10 minute programme (8 minutes of heat followed by a 2 minute cool tumble period) which fluffs the fibres of clothing that have been left in the same position/location for an extended period of time. The cycle relaxes the fibres and makes them easier to iron and fold.

! ‘Easy Iron’ is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing.

For best results:

1.Do not load more than the maximum capacity. These numbers refer to the dry weight:

Fabric	Maximum load
Cotton and Cotton mixtures	2.5kg
Synthetics	2kg
Denim	2kg

2.Unload the dryer immediately after the end of the programme, hang, fold or iron the articles and put them away in the closet. Should this not be possible repeat the programme.

The ‘Easy Iron’ effect varies from one fabric to the next. It works well on traditional fabrics like Cotton or Cotton mix, and less well on acrylic fibres and on materials such as Tencel®.

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Start and Programmes

Programmes

GB

! If none of the lights are lit; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme.

Programme	What it does...	How to set it...			Note:
	Brief programme (approximately	1. Position the PROGRAMMES knob			! This is not a drying
Easy Iron	10 minutes) that softens fibres of	on	.		programme (see previous
	clothing that is ready for ironing.	2. Press the START/PAUSE button		.	page).
					Options available:
					None
	Dries your clothes on High Heat	1. Position the PROGRAMMES knob			Options available:
Cottons	setting, ready for wearing.	on	.		Delayed Start
Extra		2. Select any options if required.		.	Pre-Creasecare
dry		3. Press the START/PAUSE button			Post Creasecare
	Dries your clothes on High Heat	1. Position the PROGRAMMES knob			Options available:
Cottons	setting, ready for putting away.	on	.		Delayed Start
		2. Select any options if required.			Pre-Creasecare
Cupboard				.
dry		3. Press the START/PAUSE button			Post Creasecare
	Dries your clothes on Low Heat	1. Position the PROGRAMMES knob			Options available:
Synthetics	setting, ready for putting away.	on	.		Delayed Start
		2. Select any options if required.			Pre-Creasecare
Cupboard		3. Press the START/PAUSE button		.	Post Creasecare
dry
Timed Drying	Dries wet clothing that you wish	1. Position the PROGRAMMES knob			Options available:
	to dry on Low Heat or small	on the desired time: 170, 140, 120,			High Heat
(170, 140, 120,	loads (less than 1kg).	100, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30 or 20.			Delayed Start
100, 80, 70, 60,		2. Select any options if required.			Pre-Creasecare
50, 40,30 or 20	Can be used with High Heat	3. Press the START/PAUSE button		.	Post Creasecare
minutes)	option if you prefer to use a
					Consult ‘suggested drying
	timed programme.
					times’ (see Laundry).
					The last 10 minutes of these
					programmes is the Cool
					Tumble phase, see below.
	Brief programme (approximately	1. Position the PROGRAMMES knob			Options available:
Cool Tumble	10 minutes) that cools fibres of	on	.		None
	clothing.	2. Press the START/PAUSE button		.

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Start and Programmes

	The Controls
GB	● PROGRAMMES knob
	! Warning, if after pressing the START/PAUSE button
	, the programmes knob position has changed, the
	new position will NOT change the programme selected.
	To change a selected programme, press the
	START/PAUSE button	,the light flashes Amber to
	indicate the programme is paused. Select the new
	programme and any options required, the light will
	then flash green. Press the START/PAUSE button
	again and the new programme will start.
	● OPTION buttons / lights
	These buttons are used to customise the selected
	programme to your requirements. Not all options are
	available for all programmes (see Start and
	Programmes). If an option is not available and you
	press the button, the buzzer will beep three times. If
	the option is available there will be one beep and the
	option light next to the button lights to confirm the
	selection.
	Progress ( Drying,	Cool Tumble,	) /

Delay (3hr, 6hr, 9hr) Lights

When the light next to the delay button is on, these lights flash to indicate the delay time selected. During other programmes they indicate the progress of the dryer, each one comes on as the corresponding phase starts.

Time Delay

The start of some programmes (see Start and Programmes) can be delayed for up to 9 hours in 3hr steps. Ensure the water bottle is emptied before setting a delayed start.

When a delayed start is in progress the light next to the delay button will be on and the selected delay period light will flash (after the start button has been pressed). To set a delayed start, press the Time Delay button, and the light next to the button will come on together with the 3hr delay light. Pressing the button again will advance the delay setting to 6hr, the 3hr light goes out and the 6hr light is on. Each time you press the button the delay setting advances 3 hours, as indicated by the corresponding light. If the 9hr light is on, pressing the button again will cancel the delay. Holding in the On/Off button will also cancel.

Pre Creasecare

When a delayed start and this option have been selected the clothes are tumbled occasionally during the delayed period to help prevent creases developing.

High Heat

Available for Time Drying Programmes. Press this button and a high heat setting is selected and the light next to the button comes on. Timed programmes have a default of low heat, if the light alongside the button is on then pressing the button selects a low heat setting and the light goes out.

Post Creasecare

When selected, the clothes are occasionally tumbled after the end of the drying and cool tumble cycles, to help prevent creases developing should you not be available to remove the load immediately the programme is complete. The light is on during this phase.

Empty Water Light / Container

(If you have plumbed your dryer to a drain this light can be ignored, as there is no need to empty the water container).

When this light is on (not flashing) it reminds you to empty the water container.

If the water container fills during a programme, the heater turns off and the dryer does a period of Cool Tumble then the light flashes and the buzzer sounds. You must empty the water container and restart the dryer or the clothes will not dry. After re-starting the dryer, the light will take a few seconds to go out.

To avoid this always empty the water container each time you use the dryer (see Maintenance).

● Door Opening

Opening the door (or pressing the START/PAUSE button ) during a programme will stop the dryer and have the following effects:

●The START/PAUSE light flashes Amber.

●During a delay phase the delay will continue to count down. The start/pause button must be pressed to resume the delay programme.

One of the delay lights will flash to show the current delay setting.

●The start/pause button must be pressed to resume the programme. The progress lights will change to show the current status and the START/PAUSE light will stop flashing and turn green.

●During the post creasecare phase of a drying programme, the programme will finish. Pressing the start/pause button will re-start a new programme at the beginning.

●Changing the programmes knob will select a new programme and the START/PAUSE light will flash

green. You can use this to select the Cool Tumble programme to cool the clothes, if you find them dry enough. Press the START/PAUSE button to

begin a new programme.

●Note

If you have a power cut, switch off the power or remove the plug. When power is restored, press the START/PAUSE button and the programme will resume.

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Laundry

Sorting your laundry

●Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure that the articles can be tumble dried.

●Sort laundry by fabric type.

●Empty pockets and check buttons.

●Close zippers and hooks and tie loose belts and strings.

●Wring out each item in order to eliminate as much excess water as possible.

! Do not load dripping wet clothes into the dryer.

Maximum load size

Do not load more than maximum capacity. These numbers refer to dry weight: Natural fibres: 8kg max (18lb)

Synthetic fibres: 3kg max (6.6lb)

! DO NOT overload the dryer as this could result in reduced drying performance.

Typical weights

Note: 1kg = 1000g		(1lb = 16oz)
Clothes
Blouse	Cotton	150g	(5oz)
	Other	100g	(3oz)
Dress	Cotton	500g	(1lb 2oz)
	Other	350g	(12oz)
Jeans		700g	(1lb 6oz)
10 nappies		1000g	(2lb 3oz)
Shirt	Cotton	300g	(10oz)
	Other	200g	(7oz)
T-Shirt		125g	(4oz)
Household Items
Duvet cover	Cotton	1500g	(3lb 5oz)
(Double)	Other	1000g	(2lb 3oz)
Large Tablecloth		700g	(1lb 6oz)
Small Tablecloth		250g	(9oz)
Tea Towel		100g	(3oz)
Bath Towel		700g	(1lb 6oz)
Hand Towel		350g	(12oz)
Double Sheet		500g	(1lb 2oz)
Single Sheet		350g	(12oz)

At the end of a drying cycle, cottons could still be damp if you grouped cottons and synthetics together. If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying.

●Note: The last 10 minutes of any time set is the Cool Tumble, so allow for this when setting the time, as this period will not dry your laundry.

Wash Care Labels

GB

Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble drying for the first time. The following symbols are the most common:

May be tumble dried

Do not tumble dry

Tumble dry at high heat setting

Tumble dry at low heat setting

Items not suitable for tumble drying

●Articles that containing rubber or rubber-like materials or plastic film (pillows, cushions, or PVC rainwear), any other flammable articles or objects that contain flammable substances (towels soiled with hair spray).

●Glass fibres (certain types of draperies)

●Items which have been dry cleaned

●Items with the ITCL Code (see Special clothing items). These can be cleaned with special

at-home dry cleaning products. Follow instructions carefully.

●Large bulky items (quilts, sleeping bags, pillows, cushions, large bedspreads etc). These expand when drying and would prevent airflow through the dryer.

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Laundry

Special clothing items

GB

Blankets and Bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilan, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special care on LOW heat setting. Avoid drying for a long period of time.

Pleated or creased garments: read the manufacturer’s drying instructions on the garment.

Starched articles: do not dry these with non-starched items. Make sure that as much of the starch solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the dryer. Do not over-dry: the starch will become powdery and leave your clothing limp, which defeats the purpose of starch.

Drying times

The table (see below) presents APPROXIMATE drying times in Minutes. Weights refer to dry garments.

Times are approximate and can vary depending upon:

●Amount of water retained in clothes after spin cycle: towels and delicates retain a lot of water.

●Fabrics: items that are the same type of fabric but different textures and thicknesses may not have the same drying time.

●Quantity of laundry: single items or small loads may take longer to dry.

●Dryness: If you are going to iron some of your clothes, they can be taken out while still a bit damp. Others can be left longer if you need them to be completely dry.

●Heat setting.

●Room temperature: if the room where the dryer is located is cold, it will take longer for the dryer to dry your clothes.

●Bulk: some bulky items can be tumble dried with care. We suggest that you remove these items several times, shake them out, and return them to the dryer until finished.

! Do not over-dry your clothes.

All fabrics contain a little natural moisture, which keeps them soft and fluffy.

Cottons

Drying times 800-1000 rpm in washing machine.

High/Full

Half Load

Full Load

1 kg

2 kg

3 kg

4 kg

5 kg

6 kg

7 kg

8 kg

Heat

30 - 40

40 - 55

55 - 70

70 - 80

80 - 90

95 - 120

120 - 140

130 - 150

Synthetics

Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine.

Half Load

Full Load

Gentle/Low

1 kg

2 kg

3 kg

Heat

40 - 50

50 - 70

70 - 90

Acrylics

Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine.

Gentle/Low

Half Load

Full Load

Heat

1 kg

2 kg

40 - 60

55 - 75

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Warnings and Suggestions

! The 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 tumble dryer 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.

●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.

●Children must not be in proximity of the dryer when in use. 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.

●The appliance must be installed correctly and have proper ventilation. The air intake at the front of the dryer and rear vent behind 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, water container and condenser are securely in place (see Maintenance).

●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.

●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.

●Carefully check all instructions on clothing labels (see Laundry).

●Do not dry garments that have been treated with chemical products.

●Never dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances (cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes, wax removers and hair sprays), unless washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent.

●Do not tumble dry rubber, rubber backed articles and clothes, pillows fitted with foam rubber pads, foam (latex foam), rubber, plastic, shower caps, waterproof textiles, nappy pants or liners, polythene or paper.

	●	Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.	GB
	●	Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures.
	●	Remove all objects from pockets, especially
		lighters (risk of explosion).
	●	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 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).

! 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.

Recycling and disposal information

As part of our continued commitment to helping the environment, we reserve the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.

●Disposing of the packaging material: follow local regulations, so the packaging can be recycled.

●To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door and plug - then cut off mains cable, flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket.

Disposal of old electrical appliances

The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected.

Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

Saving energy and respecting the environment

●Wring out 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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Maintenance and Care

GB	Switching off the electricity	Cleaning the drum

! Unplug your dryer when not using it, when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations.

Clean the filter after each cycle

The filter is an important part of your dryer:

it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed while drying. When finished drying, clean the filter by rinsing it under running water or with your vacuum cleaner. Should the filter become clogged up, the airflow inside the dryer will be seriously compromised: drying times lengthen and you will consume more energy. It may also damage your dryer.

The filter is found in front of the dryer trim (see diagram). Removing the filter:

1.Pull the plastic grip of the filter upwards (see diagram).

2.Clean the filter and replace it correctly.

Ensure the filter is fully located flush into the tumble dryer trim.

! Do not use the dryer without replacing the filter.

Empty the water container after each cycle

Pull the container out of the dryer and empty it into a sink or other suitable drain.

Replace the water container securely.

Always check and empty the container before you start a new drying programme.

Check the drum after each cycle

Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items (handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind.

Water container			Filter

	Condenser unit					Air intake
	Condenser cover
			Catches
						Handle

! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel cleaning agents to clean the drum.

A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner from the wash. This coloured film will not affect the dryer performance.

Cleaning the condenser unit

Periodically (every month) remove the condenser unit and clean any build up of fluff from between the plates by rinsing it under the tap with cold water.

This should be done with cold water from the rear of the condenser.

Removing the condenser:

1.Unplug the dryer and open the door.

2.Pull open the condenser cover (see diagram). Release the three catches by turning 90˚ counterclockwise then pull on the grip and remove from the dryer.

3.Clean the surface of the seals and replace, making sure that the catches have been secured.

Cleaning the dryer

●External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

●Periodically (every 6 months) vacuum the front air intake grille and vents at the rear of the dryer, to remove any build up of fluff, lint or dust. Also to remove accumulation of fluff from the front of the condenser and filter areas, clean occasionally with a vacuum cleaner.

!Do not use solvents or abrasives.

!Your dryer uses special bearing components which do not need lubrication.

!Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety

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Rear

Front

Condenser unit

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Troubleshooting

One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the

following troubleshooting suggestions:		GB
Problem:	Possible causes / Solution:

The tumble dryer won’t start.

●The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact.

●There has been a power failure.

●The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the socket.

●You are using an extension cord? Try to plug the dryer’s power cord directly into the socket.

●The door is not closed securely?

●The PROGRAMMES knob has not been set properly (see Start and Programmes).

●The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed (see Start and Programmes).

Drying cycle will not begin.

Its taking a long time to dry.

●You have set a delayed time (see Start and Programmes).

●The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).

●The water container needs emptying? The empty water light is flashing? (see Maintenance).

●The condenser needs cleaning? (see Maintenance).

●The temperature setting is not ideal for the type of fabric you are drying (see Start and Programmes, and see Laundry).

●The correct drying time has not been selected for the load (see Laundry).

●The air intake grille or rear vents are obstructed (see Installation, and see Maintenance).

●The items were too wet (see Laundry).

●The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).

Empty water light is flashing but the dryer has only been running for a short period.

Empty water light is on and the water container is not full.

The OPTION lights and the START/PAUSE light Flash amber.

●The water container was probably not emptied at the start of the programme. Do not wait for the empty water signal, always check and empty the container before starting a new drying programme (see Maintenance).

●This is normal, the light flashes when the container is full. If the light is on but not flashing it is just a reminder to empty the container (see Start and Programmes).

●If the Option lights and the START/PAUSE light flash together with the Clean Condenser and Cool Tumble lights; Or the Progress lights and START/PAUSE light flash together with the Clean Filter, Clean Condenser, Cool Tumble and END lights on, then:

-Turn off and remove the plug. Clean the filter and the condenser

(see Maintenance). Then replace the plug, turn on and start another programme. If the same combination of lights still flash contact the Service Centre (see Service).

●If the Option lights and the START/PAUSE light flash with any other combination of lights on: Note down the lights that are on and contact the Service Centre (see Service).

Programme finishes and	! For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 4 hours. If an
clothes are damper than	automatic programme has not sensed the required final moisture in this time
expected.	the dryer will complete the programme and stop. Check the above points
	and run the programme again, if the results are still damp, contact the
	Service Centre (see Service).

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Service

Before calling the Service Centre:

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●Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting).

●If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre closest to you.

What to tell the Service Centre:

●name, address and post code.

●telephone number.

●the type of problem.

●the date of purchase.

●the appliance model (Mod.).

●the serial number (S/N).

This information can be found on the data label inside the door of the machine.

Spare Parts

This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself or having a non-authorised person try to repair it could cause harm to one or more persons, could damage the machine and could invalidate the spare parts warranty.

Call an authorised technician if you experience problems while using the machine.

The spare parts have been designed exclusively for this appliance and not for other uses.

Comparative Programmes

● Programmes recommended for comparative test to EN61121

Programme	Programme to select		Load size
(EN61121)
Dry Cotton	Cottons - Cupboard Dry	2	8 kg
Iron Dry Cotton	Timed Dry High Heat (120 Minutes)		8 kg
Easy-care textile	Synthetics - Cupboard Dry	3	3 kg

! Note: This is not a full list of programme options (see Start and Programmes).

This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives:

-2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Equipment)

-89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

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