HOTPOINT/ARISTON AQC9 BF7 T (EU) User Manual
Instruction booklet
TUMBLE DRYER
GB
English
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Español, 73
AQUALTIS
AQC9 BF7
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Contents
Installation, 2
Warnings, 4
Maintenance and Care, 6
Dryer Description, 8
The Display, 9
Start and Programmes, 10
Laundry, 16
Troubleshooting, 17
Service, 18
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necessary. Always store this manual close to the tumble dryer
and remember to pass it on to any new owners when selling
or transferring the appliance, so they may familiarise with the
warnings and suggestions herein contained.
! Read these instructions carefully: the following pages contain
important information on installation and useful suggestions for
operating the appliance.
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Installation
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Where to install the tumble dryer
If the dryer is installed below a worktop,
ensure there are 10 mm between the upper
panel of the dryer and
any objects above it,
and 15 mm between
the sides of the machine
and the walls or furniture
units adjacent to it. This
ensures adequate air
circulation.
The appliance must be
installed with the rear
surface placed against a wall.
Ventilation
Make sure that the dryer is installed in a room free of
humidity and with adequate air circulation. The flow of air
around the dryer is essential to allow water to condense
during drying; the dryer will not function properly if it is
placed in an enclosed space or inside a cabinet.
Some condensation may form if the dryer is used in a small
or cold room.
Water drain
If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be
plumbed into this drain. This does away with the need to
empty the water container. If the dryer is stacked onto or
installed next to a washing machine it can share the same
drain. The height of the drain must be less than 3’ (1 m) from
the bottom of the dryer.
Remove existing hose from position shown in picture A and fit
a suitable length of hose and connect as shown in picture B.
The drain tube has to be below 1 m from the bottom of
the Dryer
Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked
when the dryer is in its final location.
check the following:
Make sure your hands are dry.
The socket must have an earth
connection.
The socket must be able to withstand the
machine’s maximum power output as
indicated on the rating plate.
The power supply voltage must fall within
the values indicated on the data plate.
Do not use extension leads. Do not pull the
power supply cable. Do not use multiple
plug adaptors if the appliance is fitted with a
plug. For appliances with fitted plug, if the
plug is not suitable for you socket outlet,
contact a qualified technician.
The dryer must not be installed outdoors,
even if the space is sheltered.
Once installed, the dryer’s electrical wire
and plug must be within reach.
The power cord must not be bent or
squashed.
Picture A Picture B
We do not recommend that the dryer is
installed in a cupboard but the dryer must never
be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding
door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
side to that of the dryer door.
Electrical connections
Before plugging the appliance into the socket,
If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable
type, then the cut-off plug must be disposed of
safely. DO NOT leave it where it can be inserted
into a socket and create a shock hazard.
The power must be regularly checked. If
the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by service agent . (see Assistance).
The manufacturer denies any
responsibility should any of these rules
not be followed.
If in doubt about any of the above
consult a qualified electrician.
Preliminary information
Once the tumble dryer is installed, clean the inside of the
drum before operating it and remove any dirt accumulated
during transportation.
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This household tumble drier is a Condenser
The weighted Annual Energy Consumption (AEc)* kWh 1) 616.0
This household tumble drier is a Automatic
Energy consumption full load; Edry - kWh 2) 5.21
Energy consumption partial load; Edry½ - kWh 2) 2.82
Power consumption: off-mode (Po) - Watts 0.14
Power consumption: left-on mode (Pl) - Watts 2.68
Prog. Time - weighted (Tt) full & partial load - minutes 3) 122
Full load (Tdry) - minutes 160
Partial load (Tdry½) - minutes 93
weighted (Ct) full & partial load 3) 81
full load (Cdry) 81
partial load (Cdry½) 81
Airborne acoustical noise emissions - dB(A) re 1 pW 69
Programme time in minute, for program “Synthetics” full load
65
Partial load for program “Synthetics” N/A
Average condensation efficiency - %
1) "Standard cotton” at full and partial load is the standard programme to which the
information in the label and the fiche relates. The standard cotton program is
suitable to dry at cupboard level (0%) cotton laundry and is the most efficient
programme in terms of energy consumption. Partial load is half the rated load.
2) based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial
load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption
will depend on how the appliance is used.
3) Weighted average of 3 cycles at full load and 4 cycles at half load.
RRegulation 932/2012.
Energy consumption in kWh, for program “Synthetics” full load
1.39
Energy efficiency class on a scale from A+++ (low consumption)
to D (high consumption)
B
Duration of the 'left-on mode' for power management system minutes
30
Condensation efficiency class on a scale from G (least efficient) to
A (most efficient)
B
PProduct Da ta - R egulation 392/2012.
Brand
HOTPOINT/ARISTON
Model
AQC9 BF7 T (EU)
Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton
programme" at full load - kg
9.0
Maximum load sizes: 9 kg
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Warnings
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! This appliance has been designed and built
according to international safety standards.
These warnings are given for safety reasons
and must be followed carefully.
General safety
• This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
• This tumble dryer has been designed for
home, and not professional, use.
• Do not touch the appliance while barefoot
or with wet hands or feet.
• Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug,
not the cord.
• After using the dryer, turn it off and unplug
it. Keep the door closed to make sure that
children do not use it as a toy.
•Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the dryer.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
•Children of less than 3 years should be
kept away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised.
• The appliance must be installed correctly
and have proper ventilation. The air intake
at the front of the dryer should never be
obstructed (see Installation).
• Never use the dryer on carpeting where the
pile height would prevent air from entering
the dryer from the base.
• Check to see if the dryer is empty before
loading it.
The back of the dryer could become
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very hot. Never touch it while in use.
• Do not use the dryer unless the filter,
watercontainer and condenser are securely
in place (see Maintenance).
• Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry for
maximum loads).
• Do not load items that are dripping wet.
• Carefully check all instructions on clothing
labels (see Laundry).
• Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.
• Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high
temperatures.
• Do not turn off the dryer when there are
still warm items inside.
• Clean the filter after each use (see
Maintenance).
• Empty the water container after each use
(see Maintenance).
• Clean the condenser unit at regular intervals
(see Maintenance).
• Do not allow lint to collect around the
dryer.
• Never climb on top of the dryer. It could
result in damage.
• Always follow electrical standards and
requirements (see Installation).
• Always buy original spare parts and
accessories (see Service).
To minimise the risk of fire
in your tumble dryer, the
following should be observed:
• Tumble dry items only if they have been
washed with detergent and water, rinsed
and been through the spin cycle. It is a fire
hazard to dry items that HAVE NOT been
washed with water.
• Do not dry garments that have been
treated with chemical products.
• Do not tumble dry items that have
been spotted or soaked with vegetable
or cooking oils, this constitutes a fire
hazard. Oil-affected items can ignite
spontaneously,especially when exposed
to heat sources such as a tumble dryer.
The items become warm, causing
an oxidisation reaction with the oil,
Oxidisation creates heat. If the heat
cannot escape, items can become hot
enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or
storing oil-effected items can prevent
heat from escaping and so create a fire
hazard.If it is unavoidable that fabrics
containing vegetable or cooking oil or
those that have been contaminated with
hair care products be placed in a tumble
dryer they should first be washed with
extra detergent - this will reduce, but not
eliminate the hazard. They should not
be removed from the dryer and piled or
stacked while hot.
• Do not tumble dry items that have
previously been cleaned in or washed
in, soaked in or soiled with petrol/
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other
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flammable or explosive substances. Highly
flammable substances commonly used in
domestic environments including cooking
oil, acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene,
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers. Ensure these items have been
washed in hot water with an extra amount
of detergent before being dried in the
tumble dryer.
• Do not tumble dry items containing foam
rubber (also known as latex foam), or
similarly textured rubber like materials.
Foam rubber materials can, when heated,
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
• Fabric softener or similar products should
not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate
the effects of static electricity unless the
practice is specifically recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener product.
• Do not tumble dry undergarments that
contain metal reinforcements eg. bras
with metal reinforcing wires. Damage to
the tumble dryer can result if the metal
reinforcements come loose during drying.
• Do not tumble dry rubber, plastic articles
such as shower caps or babies waterproof
covers, polythene or paper.
• Do not tumble dry rubber backed articles,
clothes fitted with foam rubber pads,
pillows, galoshes and rubber coated tennis
shoes.
• Remove all objects from pockets such as
lighters and matches.
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! WARNING: Never stop the dryer before
the end of the drying cycle unless all
items are quickly removed and spread
out so that the heat is dissipated.
Save energy and respect the
environment
• Wring out all items to eliminate excess water
before tumble drying (if you use a washing
machine first, select a high spin cycle). Doing
this will save time and energy during drying.
• Always dry full loads - you save energy: single
items or small loads take longer to dry.
• Clean the filter after each use to contain energy
consumption costs (see Maintenance).
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Care and maintenance
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Disconnecting the power supply
! Disconnect the dryer when not in use or
during cleaning and maintenance operations.
Cleaning the filter after each
cycle
The filter is a fundamental component of the
dryer: its function is to collect lint and fluff that
form during drying.
Clean the filter once
drying is completed, by
rinsing it under running
water or cleaning it with a
vacuum cleaner. Should
the filter become clogged,
the flow of air inside the
dryer will be seriously hampered: drying times
becomes longer and more energy is consumed. Moreover, the dryer may become dama-
ged.
The filter is located in
front of the dryer seal
(see Picture).
Removing the filter:
1. Pull the filter’s plastic
handle upwards (see
Picture).
2. Clean the fluff off the filter and replace it
correctly. Ensure that the filter is pushed fully
home.
! Do not use the dryer unless the filter has
been replaced in its holder.
Checking the drum after each cycle
Rotate the drum manually to remove smaller items (handkerchiefs) that could have been left inside the dryer.
Cleaning the drum
! Avoid using abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel cleaning
agents to clean the drum. A coloured film may appear on the
stainless steel drum surface: it may be caused by a combination of water and/or cleaning agents such as wash-softeners.
This coloured film does not affect the dryer’s performance.
Emptying the water container after
each cycle
Remove the water container and
empty it into a sink or other
suitable drain outlet, then
replace it correctly.
Always check the water container and empty it before starting
a new drying cycle.
-Failure to empty the water container may cause
the following:
- The dryer stops heating (thus the load may still be
damp at the end of the drying cycle).
- The “Empty water container” LED activates to
show 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 cycle.
Cleaning the condenser unit.
• Remove the condenser (see Picture
below) unit regularly (monthly) and clean off
any fluff deposits from the plates by rinsing it
with cold water running on the rear end of the
condenser.
Removing the condenser:
1. Disconnect the dryer from the power
supply and open the
door.
2. Open the condenser cover (see Picture
below), unlock the three
catches by turning them
90° anti-clockwise, then
pull on the grip to remove the condenser.
3. Clean the surface
of the seals and replace
the unit with the arrows
pointing upwards, while
making sure that the
catches are securely
fixed.
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