HOTPOINT CTD85A User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

7kg Condenser Dryer

Ultima

CTD80
CTD85

To the Installer:

Before installation, fill in the product details on the back cover of this

book. The information can be found on the rating plate.

To the User:

You must read these instructions prior to installing and using the

appliance and then retain them for future reference.

Important Information

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

Fluff filter...

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

STEP 1.

Open the door of your
dryer.

! 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.

STEP 2.

Pull out the filter (using
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.

Water Container...

! You MUST empty the water container after EVERY
drying cycle.

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STEP 1.

Pull the water container
towards you and remove it
fully from the dryer.

! Failure to empty the water container after EVERY drying cycle 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’ icon will flash to tell you that the water container is full.

STEP 2.

Empty all the water
collected in the water
container.

STEP 3.

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

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.

The ‘Empty Water’
icon ,
stays on - To remind
you to empty the
water container at the
start and at the end of
each drying cycle.

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Important Information

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.

STEP 4.

Refit the condenser unit

- ensure that the unit is
pushed in fully, all 3 clips
are re-secured and the
positiong arrows on the
front of the condenser are
pointing upwards.

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Important

Installation Description

Programmes Laundry

Start and

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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.

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance

and Care

Troubleshooting

Service

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Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

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English

CTD80
CTD85

Contents

Installation, 5

Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
Door reversal instructions
Water drain
Electrical connection
Before you start using your dryer

Dryer description, 6

To open the door
The features
Control panel

Start and programmes, 7-9

Choosing a programme
Table of programmes
The controls
Option buttons / icons
Display
Door Opening

Laundry, 10-11

Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Special clothing items
Drying times

Warnings and Suggestions, 12

General safety
Disposal
Saving energy and respecting the environment

Maintenance and Care, 13

Switching off the electricity
Cleaning the filter after each cycle
Check the drum after each cycle
Empty the water container after each cycle
Cleaning the condenser unit
Cleaning the dryer

Troubleshooting, 14

Service, 15

! 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.

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Installation

Where to put your dryer

●

Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges,
stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can
damage the appliance.

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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

Minimum gaps

15mm

and any other objects 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.
! If using the dryer in a small or cold room some
condensation could 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.

Door Reversal Instructions

Hinge

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).

Door catch

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 (

see Plumbing your Dryer

).

Electrical connections

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

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The socket must be grounded.

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The socket must be able to sustain the machines
maximum power, which is indicated on the rating
label (see Dryer Description).

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Power voltage must be within the values indicated on
the rating label (see Dryer Description).

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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 it is
exposed to rain or storms.
! Once installed, the dryers electrical wire and plug
must be within easy reach.

! The power cord must not be bent or squashed.
! The power cord supplied is fitted with a BS1363 plug

and a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. If you need to replace the
fuse, use only those rated at 13 amp (13A) and ASTA
approved to BS1362.

Moulded plug

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 ,
or coloured green and
yellow.

Blue (Neutral) wire to
terminal marked ‘N’ or
coloured black.

Cord clamp

! 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 supply cord 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.

! The plug must not be used
without the fuse cover in place.
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.

13A ASTA approved
fuse to BS1362.

Brown (Live) wire to
terminal marked ‘L’
or coloured red.

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Information

Important

Installation

Description

Programmes Laundry

Start and

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance

and Care

Troubleshooting

Service

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Dryer Description

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To open the door The features

Press and release the front

panel in position shoiwn

Condenser Unit

(cover open)

Condenser cover

Condenser cover handle

(Pull to open)

Control panel

START/CANCEL

Time and Icon

Display unit

Water container

Filter

On/Off

Button

Light

ON/OFF

Button

Rating plate

Model &
Serial
numbers

Air intake
grille

OPTION

Buttons

The START/CANCEL button starts a selected
programme. When you press this button there will be
one short beep and the progress icons will flash
on/off to confirm the action. If you have not set a
programme, the buzzer will beep four times. When a
programme is running, holding this button in gives one
long beep and cancels the programme and stops the
dryer (see Start and Programmes).

The OPTION buttons/icons: these buttons select
available options for your selected programme (see
The Controls). The icons indicate that the option has
been selected.

The Empty Water icon signals that the
water container should be emptied. When it is flashing
it indicates that the container is full.
The light will take a few seconds to go out after
replacing the empty container, the dryer must be
running for this to happen (see The Controls).
Note: If the water container fills and the icon flashes,
the heat is turned off and your laundry will not dry.

PROGRAMME Selection

Buttons

The Clean Filter icon reminds you to
clean the filter every time you use the dryer (see
Maintenance).

The On/Off indicator light signals that your dryer
is in use or ready to select a programme.

The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is running and
this button is pressed, the dryer stops. Press again,
the dryer restarts. If you have not opened the door,
press START button to continue.

The Progress icons :

show you the status of the programme. They show
each stage of the programme by the corresponding
icon turning on (see Start and Programmes).

The PROGRAMME Selection buttons set the
programme: press the button corresponding with the
programme you want to select (see Start and
Programmes).

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Start and Programmes

Choosing a programme

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 that 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 the On/Off light is not lit: Press the ON/OFF button

6. Press the Programme selection button that
corresponds to the fabric type being dried by
checking the Programmes table (see Programmes)
as well as the indications for each type of fabric
(see Laundry).

7. Choose Timed Drying or Dryness Levels option.

- If Timed Drying press and release Timed button
until the time required is displayed, or...

- To change from default dryness setting press
and release Dryness Levels button until required
level is indicated.
! See Programmes table, for more details.

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

9. If you wish to select the buzzer sound, at the end
of the programme, press the ALARM Option button.

Easy Iron Programme

10. Press the START button to begin. The display will
show the estimated time to end.
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 button in order
to resume drying.

11. During the last few minutes of Drying
Programmes, before the programme is
completed, the final COOL TUMBLE phase

is entered (fabrics are cooled),

this phase should always be allowed to complete.

12. The buzzer (if Alarm Option was selected) will
warn you when the programme is complete and
the display shows .

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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 Care 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.

13. Unplug the dryer.

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Important

Installation

Description

Programmes

Start and

‘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®.

Wool Programme

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This is a programme for tumble dryer safe garments marked with the symbol .

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It can be used for load sizes up to 1kg (approximately 3 sweaters).

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We recommend that garments are turned inside out before drying.

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This programme will take about 20 to 40 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size and density of
the load and the spin speed used in your washer.

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Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may
be slightly damp. Allow these to dry naturally as over-drying could damage garments.

Laundry

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance

and Care

Troubleshooting

Service

! Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible; i.e. it will not stretch back to original
size and shape.
! This programme is not suitable for Acrylic garments.

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Start and Programmes

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Programmes

! If the On/Off light is not lit; Press the ON/OFF button and then select programme.

Programme

Cottons ­High Heat

Cottons ­Low Heat

Synthetics

Wool

Delicates

(e.g. Acrylics)

Airing

Easy Iron

What it does... How to set it... Note:

Dries your Cotton
clothes on High heat.

Dries your Cotton
clothes on Low heat.

Dries your Synthetic
clothes on High heat.

Dries your Woollen clothes,
(see previous page).

Dries your clothes on Low
heat setting, ready to be
worn.

20-minute programme
that airs your clothes with
cool air. Use also to cool
warm clothes.

Brief programme
(approximately 10 minutes)
that softens fibres of
clothing that is ready for
ironing.

1. Press the Cottons - High Heat button.

2. Select Timed Drying or Dryness Levels
option.

- If Timed Drying, see below, or...

- To change from default dryness
setting press and release Dryness
Levels button until the required level
has an indicator next to it.

3. Select any Options if required.

4. Press the Start button.

1. Press the Cottons - Low Heat button.

2. Select a drying time,

see Timed below .

1. Press the Synthetics button.

2. Select Timed Drying or Dryness Levels
option.

- If Timed Drying, see below, or...

- To change from default dryness
setting press and release Dryness
Levels button until the required level
has an indicator next to it.

3. Select any Options if required.

4. Press the Start button.

1. Press the Wool button.

2. Select Alarm Option, if required.

3. Press the Start button.

1. Press the Delicates button.

2. If Timed programme required (see
Timed below).
Otherwise, default is Set & Forget.

3. Select

4. Press the START button.

any Options, if required.

1. Press the Airing button.

2. Select Alarm Option, if required.

3. Press the Start button.

1. Press the Easy Iron button.

2. Select Alarm Option, if required.

3. Press the Start button.

Options available:

Alarm , Time Delay,
Pre Care ,
Post Care .

Dryness options:

Options available:

See Timed below.

Options available:

Alarm , Time Delay,
Pre Care ,
Post Care .

Dryness options:

Options available:

Alarm

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Options available:

Alarm , Time Delay,
Pre Care ,
Post Care .

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Options available:

Alarm

! This is not a drying
programme (see previous
page).

Options available:

Alarm

Set & Forget
default shown

Set & Forget
default shown

A Set & Forget programme.

The default is Set & Forget.

Timed

Timed Drying

(0:20, 0:40, 1:00,

1:20, 1:40, 2:00
or 2:20
Hours:Minutes)

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Always use Timed Drying
for loads less than 1kg, or
if you prefer a different
dryness result.

The heat setting depends
on the material option
selected: The display will
show LOW HEAT or HIGH
HEAT, as appropriate.

1. Press and release the Timed button
until the display shows the required
selection. Each press advances ,

, , , , , then and

OFF

then repeats.

●

Delicates have maximum time of .

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OFF

When is displayed, Set & Forget
option is available if you change your
mind.

3. Select any Options if required.

4. Press the Start button.

Options available:

Alarm , Time Delay,
Pre Care ,
Post Care .

Consult suggested drying
times (see Laundry).

The last 10 minutes of these
programmes is the Cool
Tumble phase.

Start and Programmes

The Controls

! Warning, after pressing the start button, the
programme cannot be changed.
! ON/OFF button : press this button and you pause
the programme. Press it again and the programme will
resume, if you have opened the door you will need to
press the Start button to resume the programme.
! START/CANCEL button : press and hold in this
button and you cancel a programme, the display then
shows .

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Option buttons / icons

These buttons are used to customise the selected
programme to your requirements. A programme must
have been selected, by pressing a programme selection
button, before an option can be selected. 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 four times. If
the option is available there will be one beep and the
option icon lights to confirm the selection.

Time Delay

The start of some programmes (see Start and
Programmes) can be delayed for up to 18 hours.

Ensure the water container is emptied before setting
a delayed start.
To set, press the Time Delay button, the display shows

and the option TIME DELAY icon comes on.

OFF

Press again and a 1 hour delay is selected and the
display shows , each further press of the button
adds 1hr to the delay. When is displayed a
further press and the display shows and after a

OFF

couple of seconds cancels the delay.

Pre Care

This option is only available if a delayed start has been
selected. It tumbles the clothes occasionally during
the delayed period to help prevent creases developing.

Alarm

Available on all programmes and allows the buzzer to
give a signal at the end of the drying cycle, to remind
you that the clothes are ready to be removed.
Press the button and the icon will show that the
option is selected.

Post Care

When available and 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.

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TIME DISPLAY

The display shows either the amount of time delay
remaining or an indication of the amount of time left
for a drying programme.
The delay time is displayed in hours and counts down

each hour. The TIME DELAY icon flashes

after the start button has been pressed.

minute, this time includes the cool tumble phase, the
heat setting HIGH or LOW is also shown.

is the actual time remaining.
When a Set & Forget 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 colons between the hours and minutes in the
display flash to show that the time is counting down.

When the programme finishes its cool tumble phase
the display will show .

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 (see Troubleshooting).

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Empty Water Icon / Container

(If you have plumbed your dryer to a drain this icon can
be ignored, as there is no need to empty the water
container).
When this icon 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 icon flashes and the buzzer sounds.
After this it stops and all progress icons come on and
the empty water icon flashes.
You must empty the water container and restart the
dryer or the clothes will not dry. After re-starting the
dryer the icon will take a few seconds to go out.
To avoid this always empty the water container each
time you use the dryer (see Maintenance).

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Door Opening

Opening the door during a programme will stop the
dryer and have the following effects:

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All 4 progress icons come on.

●

During a delay phase the delay will continue to
count down. The start button must be pressed to
resume the delay programme.
The progress icons will change to show current
status.

●

During the drying part of the programme, the
colons on the display stop flashing to show that
the time has stopped counting down.
The start button must be pressed to resume the
programme. The progress icons will change to
show the current status, the colons flash and
count down continues.

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During the Airing programme or a Cool Tumble or
Post Care phase, the programme ends and the
display shows .

●

Note

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

The time to end is displayed in hours
and minutes and counts down each

When timed programmes are selected
the time displayed throughout the cycle

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Important

Installation

Description

Programmes

Start and

Laundry

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance

and Care

Troubleshooting Service

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Laundry

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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: 7kg max (15lb)
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

Wash Care Labels

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

What not to tumble dry in your dryer:

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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Laundry

Special clothing items

Blankets and Bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilan,

Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special
care on a 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 non­starched 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

Times are approximate and can vary depending upon:

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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.

●

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.

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Heat setting.

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

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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.

The table below presents APPROXIMATE drying times
in Hours : Minutes, as you see them on the display, the
times are also shown in Minutes only for reference.

The times given are for Cupboard Dry Set & Forget
programmes.

Timed Dry settings are also shown, to help you choose
a suitable time option.

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Important

Installation

Description

Programmes

Start and

Laundry

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

Cottons

1 kg

High Heat

Set & Forget duration
Set & Forget minutes

Timed Dry setting

0:30 - 0:40

30 - 40

0:20 or 0:40

Drying times 800-1000 rpm in washing machine.

Synthetics

High Heat

Set & Forget duration
Set & Forget minutes
Timed Dry setting

Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine.

Delicates

(Acrylics)

Set & Forget duration

Low Heat

Set & Forget minutes
Timed Dry setting

Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine.

2 kg

0:40 - 0:55

40 - 55

0:40 or 1:00

1 kg

0:40 - 0:50

40 - 50

0:40 or 1:00

Half Load

1 kg

0:40 - 1:20

40 - 80

0:40 or 1:00 or 1:20

Weights refer to dry garments.

Half Load

3 kg

0:55 - 1:10

55 - 70

1:00 or 1:20

4 kg

1:10 - 1:20

70 - 80

1:00 or 1:20

5 kg

1:20 - 1:30

80 - 90

1:20 or 1:40

Half Load

2 kg

0:50 - 1:10

50 - 70

0:40 or 1:20

6 kg

1:35 - 2:00

95 - 120

1:40 or 2:00

Full Load

1:10 - 1:30

70 - 90

1:00 or 1:20 or 1:40

Full Load

2 kg

1:20 - 1:40

80 - 100

1:20 or 1:40

3 kg

Full Load

7 kg

2:00 - 2:20

120 - 140

2:00 or 2:20

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance

and Care

Troubleshooting Service

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Warnings and Suggestions

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! 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

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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.

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This tumble dryer has been designed for home, and
not professional use.

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Do not touch the appliance while barefoot or with
wet hands or feet.

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Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug, not
the cord.

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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.

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Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the dryer.

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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).

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Never use the dryer on carpeting where the pile
height would prevent air from entering the dryer
from the base.

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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 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.

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Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures.

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Complete each programme with its Cool Tumble Phase.

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Do not turn off the dryer when there are still warm
items inside.

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Clean the filter after each use (see Maintenance).

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Empty the water container after each use (see
Maintenance).

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Clean the condenser unit after regular intervals
(see Maintenance).

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Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer.

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Never climb on top of the dryer. It could result in damage.

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Always follow electrical standards and requirements
(see Installation).

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Always buy original spare parts and accessories
(see Service).

! WARNING: Never stop the dryer before the end of a
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
spread out do 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.

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

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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

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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.

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Always dry full loads - you save energy: single items
or small loads take longer to dry.

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Clean the filter after each use to contain energy
consumption costs (see Maintenance).

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Maintenance and Care

Switching off the electricity

! 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.

Check the drum after each cycle

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.

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 with the
arrows pointing upwards, making sure that the
catches have been secured.

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Information

Important

Installation

Description

Programmes Laundry

Start and

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

Cleaning the drum

! 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
dryers performance.

Water container

Condenser unit

Condenser cover

Filter

Air intake

Cleaning the dryer

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

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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
(see Service).

Tap

Rear

Front

Condenser unit

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance

and Care

Troubleshooting Service

Catches

Handle

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Troubleshooting

GB

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

Problem:

The tumble dryer won’t start.

Possible causes / Solution:

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

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There has been a power failure.

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

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

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The door is not closed securely?

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The programme has not been set properly (see Start and Programmes).

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

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Drying cycle will not begin.

Its taking a long time to dry.

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

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The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).

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The condenser needs cleaning? (see Maintenance).

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

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

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

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

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The items were too wet (see Laundry).

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The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).

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

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

Programme finishes and
clothes are damper than
expected.

The display shows a fault code F
followed by one or two numbers

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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).

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

! For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 3 hours. If an
automatic programme has not sensed the required final moisture in this
time 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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If the display shows F10 or F15:

- 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 F10 or F15 is still displayed contact the Service
Centre (see Service).

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If any other number is shown: Note down the number and 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).

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

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

What to tell the Service Centre:

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name, address and post code.

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telephone number.

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the type of problem.

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the date of purchase.

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the appliance model (Mod.).

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the serial number (S/N).

while using the machine.
The spare parts have been designed exclusively for
this appliance and not for other uses.

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

Comparative Programmes

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Programmes recommended for comparative test to EN61121

GB

Information

Important

Installation

Description

Programmes Laundry

Start and

Programme Programme to select Load size Dryness Option
(EN61121)

Dry Cotton Cottons High Heat 7 kg Hanger Dry
Iron Dry Cotton Cottons High Heat 7 kg Iron Dry
Easy-care textile Synthetics 3 kg Cupboard Dry

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

Plumbing your Dryer (Optional)

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 clip and hose

from here...

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

Remove the existing clip and hose,
from the position shown (see
diagram).

...fit new hose and refit

clip here.

Warnings and

Suggestions

Maintenance

and Care

Troubleshooting Service

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

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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05/2007 - SIMLEX . Four Ashes, Wolverhampton

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