HOTPOINT/ARISTON FTCD 872 6HM1 (EU) User Manual

Instruction booklet

TUMBLE DRYER

EN		IT		FR
English, 1		Italiano,17		Français,33
DE		NL
Deutsch,49		Nederlands,65

FTCD 872

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

Contents

Installation, 2

Warnings, 4

Care and Maintenance, 6

Control Panel, 8

Laundry, 8

The Display, 9

Start and Programmes, 11

Troubleshooting, 15

Assistance, 16

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!Read these instructions carefully: the following pages contain important information on installation and useful suggestions for operating the appliance.

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Installation

	Where to put your dryer
GB
	The dryer should be
	installed in an ambient
	room temperature of	mm
	between 20 to 23°C for	10
	optimum performance. But
	will function if the room is					15 mm 15 mm
	between 14 and 30°C. If
	you are going to install the
	appliance under a work

counter, be sure to leave a 10 mm space between the top and any other objects on or above the machine and a 15 mm space between the sides and lateral furnishings or walls. This is to ensure proper air circulation. The appliance must be installed with the rear surface placed against a wall.

Ventilation

Make sure you put your dryer in an environment that is not damp and has proper air circulation throughout. Airflow around the dryer is essential to condense the water produced during the washing, the dryer will not operate efficiently in an enclosed space or cupboard.

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

Water Drain

If the machine is positioned close to a drain it is possible to drain the condensed water directly without using the waterbottle. In which case it is no longer necessary to empty the water bottle at the end of each cycle. If the Dryer is positioned above or close to a Washing Machine the same drainage can be used. Just remove the tube indicated in figure A and connect it to the drainage. If the drainage is further away than the length of the tube it is possible to buy and connect a tube of the same diameter and the necessary length in order to reach the drain. To install the new tube just substitute the existing one as indicated in figure B inserting it in the same place.

The drain tube has to be below 1 m from the bottom of the Dryer.

Once the Dryer has been installed please assure that the drain tube is not bent or kinked.

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Fig. A

Fig. 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, 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 (see Description of the tumble dryer)

The power supply voltage must fall within the values indicated on the data plate (see Description of the tumble dryer).

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.

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 the service agent (see

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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.

Levelling the tumble dryer

The dryer must be installed level for correct operation.

When you have installed your dryer in its final location check that it is level first side-to-side, then front to back. If the dryer is not level, adjust the two legs up or down until your dryer is level.

Preliminary information

Once you’ve installed your dryer and before you use it, clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust that could have accumulated during transportation.

Warning ! Before you use your dryer ensure that its has been in a upright position for at least 6 hours.

Maximum load sizes: 8 kg	GB

Product Data - Regulation 392/2012.

Brand

Hotpoint/Ariston

Model

FTCD 872 6HM1 (EU)

	Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton	8.0
	programme" at full load - kg
	This household tumble drier is a	Condenser
	Energy efficiency class on a scale from A+++ (low consumption)	A++
	to D (high consumption)
	The weighted Annual Energy Consumption (AEc)* kWh 1)	236
	This household tumble drier is a	Automatic
	Energy consumption full load; Edry - kWh 2)	1.96
	Energy consumption partial load; Edry½ - kWh 2)	1.09
	Power consumption: off-mode (Po) - Watts	0.17
	Power consumption: left-on mode (Pl) - Watts	3.27
	Duration of the 'left-on mode' for power management system -	30
	minutes
	Prog. Time - weighted (Tt) full & partial load - minutes 3)	163
	Full load (Tdry) - minutes	213
	Partial load (Tdry½) - minutes	126
	Condensation efficiency class on a scale from G (least efficient) to	B
	A (most efficient)
	Average condensation efficiency - %
	weighted (Ct) full & partial load 3)	81
	full load (Cdry)	81
	partial load (Cdry½)	81
	Airborne acoustical noise emissions - dB(A) re 1 pW	70

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.

Regulation 932/2012.

Energy consumption in kWh, for program “Synthetics” full load	0.68
Programme time in minute, for program “Synthetics” full load	85
Partial load for program “Synthetics” N/A

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Warnings

GB

! 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
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 Heat Pump filter 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 withhair 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 flammable or explosive substances. Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments including cooking oil, acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine,

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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.

!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

	GB	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
		damaged.
		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 combina-
		tion 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).

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 Heat Pump Filter Unit

• Periodically (every 5 drying cycles) remove Heat pump filter unit and clean any build up of fluff from the surface of the filter by rinsing it under running water or with your vacuum cleaner.

We however recommend that you clean this filter after every drying cycle to optimize the dryers performance.

To remove Heat pump

filter unit: 1. Unplug the dryer and open the door. 2. Remove the filter unit

by rotating the 4 clips to the vertical position

then pulling the filter unit towards you.

3. Separate the two

parts of the filter unit and clean the surface of the filter.

! Warning: The front of

the heat pump is made from thin metal plates.

Take care that you do not damage these or cut yourself when cleaning, removing or replacing

the filter unit.

4.Whenever you clean the Heat pump filter unit always clean any build up of fluff from

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the surface of the metal plates. Carefully clean

this fluff off with a damp cloth,sponge or vacuum cleaner. Never use your

Fingers.

5. Assemble the two parts of the filter clean the surface of the

seals and replace with the 4 clips into the horizontal position, sure that the catches have been secured.

Cleaning the tumble dryer

•The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

•Clean the front air intake grille regularly (every 6 months) with a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint, fluff or dust deposits. Furthermore, remove any lint deposits from the

front part of the Heat pump filter unit and from the filter area, using a vacuum cleaner every so often.

!Do not use solvents or abrasives.

!Have the dryer checked regularly by authorised technical personnel in order to ensure that the electrical and mechanical parts work safely (see Assistance).

Heat Pump Protection System		GB

The heat pump system has a compressor protection feature that operates if you open the door or there is a power disruption or if you turn off the dryer. This system will prevent the heat pump compressor from starting for 5 minutes after the door is closed and the programme is started.

Quick Tips

!Remember to clean your filter and Heat Pump filter unit after each load.

!Remember to empty your water container after each load.

!Doing this will keep your machine working

at its BEST!

	Model & Serial numbers	Rating plate

Water container

Filter

Adjustable feet

Heat pump filter unit

	Catches	Handle
		Air intake
		Cover

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POWER ON

Control panel

GB	PROGRAMME
	Selection Buttons

ON/OFF

Button

The ON/OFF button : - if pressed when the dryer is running: If the display shows TURNING OFF the dryer stops. If the display shows PRESS AND HOLD , hold the

botton and the display counts down 3, 2, 1 and then stops. Press and hold again for more than 3 seconds, the display briefly shows POWER ON .

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

The OPTION buttons/indicators: these buttons select available options for your selected programme (see The Controls). The indicators on the display unit next to the bottom buttons light to show that the option has been selected.

The START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected programme. When a programme is running, pressing this button in pauses the programme, there will be one beep, the display will show PAUSE and the dryer stops.

The light is green when the programme is running, flashing

Laundry

Sorting laundry

•Check the symbols on the care labels of the various garments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble dried.

•Sort laundry according to the type of fabric.

•Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.

•Close zips and hooks and fasten belts and strings without tightening them.

•Wring out garments to remove the maximum amount of water possible.

! Do not load the dryer when garments are dripping wet.

Maximum load sizes

Do not overload the drum.

The following values indicate the weight of dry garments:

Natural fibres: maximum 8 kg

Synthetic fibres: maximum 4 kg

Display Unit

	CHILD LOCK &			START/PAUSE
				Button & Light
	OPTIONS
	Buttons & Lights

amber if the programme has been paused or flashing green if on standby waiting to start a programme (see Start and Programmes).

Note: This light also flashes amber during the Post Care phase of a programme.

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

The CHILD LOCK button/icon : Press and hold this button after selecting your programme and any options, this prevents the programme settings from being changed, the display will briefly show LOCKED . When the icon

is lit, the other buttons are disabled. Hold the button to cancel and the icon will go out, the display will briefly show

UNLOCKED .

Note: This tumble dryer, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system which is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected. Press and hold the ON-OFF button until the display briefly shows , and the dryer then reactivates.

! Do not overload the dryer as this may result is reduced drying performance.

Care labels

Always check the care labels, especially when placing garments in the tumble dryer for the first time. Below are the most commonly used symbols:

May be tumble dried.

Do not tumble dry.

Tumble dry – high heat.

Tumble dry – low heat.

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M STANDARD COTTON

The Display

Selecting your language

The first time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language				GB
from the available list.
To change: the language current selection must flash, on the first
line of the display.
- Press the On/Off button to turn off the display then press and hold
all 3 buttons:	Heat Level, Timed Dry, and		Sensor Dry for
5 seconds.
- Press the	Heat Level or the	Timed Dry button to scroll up or
down through the list.

- When your required language is flashing on the top line of the display, pressing the Sensor Dry button will select your choice.

Understanding the display

Programme selection and display

The selected programme is shown on the first line of the display, this message is shown while the programme is running. Eight of the buttons have two selections, press the button once for the first choice and press again for the second choice, your selected programme is displayed. The final button selects My Cycle.

My Cycle. When you select the My Cycle button the Display will show your selected programme with ‘M’ before its name. ie. (see Start and Programmes).

Dryness levels

During programme selection for an automatic programme that has different dryness levels available (see Programmes Table).

The second line of the display shows the dryness level you require, for each press of the Dryness Level button the next option from the list below is selected and displayed. The display also shows 1 to 7 bars depending on your selection and these are displayed during the programmes progress.

! Some automatic programmes do not allow the dryness level to be changed or do not have all the dryness level options.

DAMP

IRON DRY

HANGER PLUS

HANGER DRY

LIGHT DRY

CUPBOARD DRY

EXTRA DRY

Dries your items ready to be ironed using a machine or rotary ironer. Dries your items ready to be ironed with a hand iron.

Dries your delicate items ready to be hanged for final drying.

Dries your items ready to be hanged for final drying.

Dries your delicate items ready to be put away.

Dries your items ready to be put away.

Dries your clothes ready to be worn.

Programme progress

The second line of the display shows the status of the programme as it progresses: (long messages scroll across the line)

DRY

COOL TUMBLE

HEATING

READY

END OF CYCLE, CREASE CARE	(if option Crease Care selected)

END OF CYCLE, CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE

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The Display

GB Timed drying

After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry option, press the Timed button and the display will increment the selected time, each time you press and release the button (see Start and Programmes).

Each press reduces the time duration and number of available time options depending on the programme/material selected.

The Timed Dry icon is displayed next to the time..

The selected time remains displayed after the programme starts, but can be changed anytime you wish.

Delay and Time to End

Some programmes can have a delayed start (see

Start and Programmes). Press the	, Delay
button and the icon flashes.

Each press of the Delay button advances the delay setting in 1 hour increments, from:

to ,then and then after a couple of seconds cancels the delay.

The delay time is shown on the display next to the Delay button.

The display counts down the minutes of the delay period after the Start/Pause button is pressed. The second line of the display shows STARTS IN

You can change or cancel the delay time selected anytime if you wish.

After the Start/Pause button is pressed the Delay or Time to End is displayed in hours and minutes and counts down each minute.

Time to End

After the delay period finishes, or for all the programme if delay not selected, this part of the display will show:

-the estimated time to the end of the programme, for automatic programmes

-the actual time remaining during a timed programme

When timed programmes are selected the time displayed throughout the cycle is the actual time remaining.

When Automatic programmes are 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. The time remaining is constantly monitored during the drying cycle and is updated to show the best forecast.

The colons between the hours and minutes in the display flash to show the time is counting down.

My Cycle button:

First time you press this button the display will show PRESS AND HOLD TO STORE

After selecting your favorite programme and options you can save these settings by pressing and holding in the My Cycle button for at least 5 seconds, the top line will show a flashing M followed by the selected programme. The

buzzer will then beep and the second line of the display shows MEMORY

The next time you need this programme press the M, button, then the Start/Pause button (and this programme will run.

If you wish, you can change your stored favorite, by selecting a new programme and/or options and press and hold in the M button (as above).

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END OF CYCLE, CREASE CARE

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 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 Display is not lit: Press the ON/OFF button .

6.Press the Programmes Selection button that corresponds with the type of fabric being dried by checking the Programmes Table (see Programmes) as well as the indications for each type of fabric (see Laundry).

-if the M button is selected; steps 7 and 8 are not required

(see below).

7.Choose Timed Drying or Dryness Levels option:

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

or - To change from default dryness setting, press and release the Dryness Levels button until required level is indicated.

! See Programmes Table, for more details: availability of Dryness Levels, Timed Dry and Options.

8.Set a delay time and other options if necessary (see The Display).

9.Press the Start/Pause 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

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close the door again, press the Start/Pause button in order to resume drying.

If you open the door to check your laundry you will extend the drying time as the heat pump compressor will not start for 5 minutes after you close the door and press the Start/Pause button (see The Controls).

10.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.

11.At the end of the drying cycle a message is displayed:

-if END OF CYCLE, CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE is shown, the buzzer will beep 3 times (Note: If the SOUND option was selected the buzzer beeps 3 times every 30 seconds for 5 minutes).

- if is shown, Crease Care option has been selected and if you do not remove the laundry immediately, the dryer will tumble occasionally for 10 hours or until you open the door, the buzzer will beep 3 times to confirm the programme is completed.

12.Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the filter and replace it. Empty the Water Container and replace it (see Maintenance).

13.Unplug the dryer.

Drying times

Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on the following:

•Amount of water retained by items after the spin cycle: towels and delicate items retain a lot of water.

•Fabrics: items of the same fabric, but with different texture and thickness may have different drying times.

•Amount of laundry: single items and small loads may take longer to dry.

•Drying: if items are to be ironed, they can be removed from the dryer while still slightly damp. Items that require complete drying can be left longer.

•Heat setting.

•Temperature of the room: the lower the temperature of the room, the longer it will take for the dryer to dry clothing.

•Bulk: certain bulky items require special care during the drying process. We suggest removing these items and replacing them in the dryer once they have been shaken out: repeat this procedure several times during the course of the drying cycle.

! Do not over-dry items.

All fabrics contain natural dampness which helps to keep them soft and fluffy.

The drying times provided refer to the automatic Cupboard dry programmes.

The Timed drying settings are also indicated to enable you to select the most suitable timed option. The weight refers to dry items.

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					Description of program
	GB		n° Programme
					The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display1.
					• This is a programme for cotton items.
				Standard	• The Standard Cotton programme to EU Regulation 392/2012 is Programme 1 selection with High Heat and Dryness Level
					Cupboard Dry (the standard/default starting configuration). It is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption
				Cotton
					(to EU.392/2012).
				max
					High heat option
		1			• This is a programme for shirts made from cotton.
				Shirts	Medium heat option
					• This is a programme for shirts made from synthetic materials or a mixture of natural and synthetic materials, such as
					polyester and cotton.
				3 kg	• Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this
					is the case, try turning the shirts inside out and running the programme again for a short period. This is a programme for
					shirts made from cotton.
					• This is a programme for cotton towels and sheets.
				Bed & Bath1	• Loads dried using the Extra Dry setting are usually ready to use, the edges or seams may be slightly damp especially on
					large items. If this is the case, try opening them out and running the programme again for a short period.
				max
		2			• This programme has the ‘Seal of Approval’ endorsement from Allergy UK, which reflects the effective reduction and
				Anti	elimination of allergens from the clothes with the special Anti Allergy cycle. With this programme, thanks to the achie-
					vement of constant temperature for an extended period of time, the effects of the most common allergens (including
				Allergy	House Mites and Pollen) are neutralised.
					• Can be used on a full size wet load to dry and treat, or on a 4 kg dry load just to treat your laundry. If the display shows
				max or 4 kg
						CLEAN FILTER TO ENSURE ANTI ALLERGY ACTION	: Clean the filter and re-start the programme.
					• This is a programme for items of Synthetic with low heat setting or Synthetic/Cotton mixtures with medium heat setting.

	Synthetics
	3 kg
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		• This programme gives a reduced drying time for small loads, up to 1kg.
		Note: Dries your load to the cupboard dry setting.
	Quick Dry	• High heat option: Use for Cottons up to 1kg.
		• Medium heat option: Use for Synthetics up to 1kg.
	1 kg

•This is a programme for jeans made from denim cotton. Before drying your jeans turn the front pockets inside out.

•Do not mix dark and light coloured items.

	Jeans	• It can also be used on other garments made from the same material, such as jackets.
		• Loads dried using the Extra Dry setting are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is the
	3 kg	case, try turning the jeans inside out and running the programme again for a short period.
		! We do not recommend that you use this programme if your jeans have elastic waist bands, studs or embroidery.
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		! Take care with this programme DO NOT dry any items that are damaged which could result in the filling blocking the filter
	Duvet	and air vent resulting in a fire hazard.
		• Must only be used on single size duvets: NOT suitable for double or king size items.

•Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to use, but may be slightly damp in places. If this is the case, try opening them out and shaking them and running the programme again for a short period.

-• Also suitable for down filled jackets.

•Select high heat for Cotton Duvets and medium heat for Synthetic duvets.

Note:

1 - The duration of the program will depend on the size of the load, types of textiles, the spin speed used in your washer and any extra options selected.

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			Description of program
	n° Programme					GB
			The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display1.
			• This is a programme for tumble dryer safe garments marked with the symbol .
		Wool	• We recommend that garments are turned inside out before drying.
			• 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.
		1 kg	! Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible; i.e. it will not stretch back to original size and shape.

5! This programme is not suitable for Acrylic garments.

•This is a programme for drying your delicate silk.

•Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to use, but on some garments the edges may be slightly

Silk	damp. If this is the case, try opening them out or turn items inside out and running the programme again for a short
	period.
0,5 kg

•This is a programme for drying your baby’s small delicate items of clothing and bedding (Cotton and Chenille) and for drying your delicate clothes.

		Baby	• DO NOT dry items such as bibs and nappy pants with plastic coverings.
			• Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be slightly
		Delicate
			damp. If this is the case, try turning items inside out and running the programme again for a short period.
	6	2 kg
			• This programme helps to maintain your dark coloured Cotton clothes, by controlling the motor speed and drum rotation,
			together with control of the lower drying temperature.
		Dark Cycle	• The load must have been spun in the washing machine with a spin speed between 1200 - 1400 rpm.
			• As this is a treatment programme aimed to protect your dark coloured clothes, the programme duration could be more
		3 kg	than 4 hours.
			• It dries to Cupboard Dry level.
			• With this programme you can remove dust easier and wash the cuddly toys more often because the drying time is very
			much reduced compared to drying in the open air. It is a delicate drying cycle that dries at low temperature and with soft
		Cuddly Toy	mechanical action to maintain at best the original look and shine of the fur.
			Note: For allergy protection, just freeze cuddly toys for 24 hours then wash and dry them. Repeat every 6 weeks.
			• Before drying remove accessories such as clothes, collars or sound boxes and protect plastic eyes with masking tape
		2,5 kg	after drying them with a cloth.
	7		• The programme time will vary dependant on the exact make up of the load. The maximum load should not exceed 2.5
			kg and no individual item should be greater than 600 g.

•This programme helps to heat towels & bathrobes for a warm sensation after a bath or shower. It is also useful for warming

		clothes before dressing during winter. The cycle heats clothes to 37°C (Body Temperature), the display shows			HEATING
	Heat & Enjoy	and runs at this temperature for a maximum of 4 hours or until you stop the cycle by opening the door when the display
		shows	READY	.
	3 kg
		Note: The Start/Pause button is disabled during this programme.

	! ‘Refresh’ is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing.
	• It can be used on any load size, but is more effective on smaller loads.
Refresh	• Do not overload your dryer (see Laundry).

-• This is a 20 minute programme that airs your clothes with cool air. Also use to cool warm clothes.

			• ‘Easy Iron’ is a short 10 minute programme (8 minutes of heat followed by a 2 minute cool tumble period) which fluffs the
	8		fibres of clothing that have been left in the same position/location for an extended period of time. The cycle relaxes the fibres
		Easy Iron	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-2.5 kg; Synthetics-2 kg; Denim-2 kg.

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.

Note:

1 - The duration of the program will depend on the size of the load, types of textiles, the spin speed used in your washer and any extra options selected.

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The Controls

GB	! Warning, after pressing the START/PAUSE button		,
	the programme cannot be changed. 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

These buttons serves to personalise the selected programme according to personal requirements. Not all options are available for all programmes.

Some options are incompatible with the ones previously set. If the button of any unavailable option is pressed, the buzzer will beep 3 times. If the option is available, the option light will stay on.

Delay Timer (Time Delay)

The start of some programmes (see The Display and Programmes tables) can be delayed for up to 24 hours. Ensure the water container is emptied before setting a delayed start.

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.

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.

Note: The Start/Pause light flashes Amber during this phase.

Note: If you have selected the Sound option this option is not available

Heat Level button, Display and Icons

Not all programmes allow you to change the heat level and some programmes allow all three heat level options:

Low, Medium and High.

When the heat level options are available pressing this button changes the heat level and the display briefly shows the selected heat level, along with a display of the selected level icon:

HIGH HEAT

MEDIUM HEAT

LOW HEAT

Sound

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.

Note: If you have selected the Crease Care option this option is not available.

Less Fluff

By reducing the mechanical action during the final drying stage the amount of lint and fluff produced is substantially reduced, protecting the fibres of your garments

• 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 (see The Display). 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).

• Empty Water Container

(Messages about emptying can be ignored if you have plumbed your dryer into a drain as there is no need to empty the water container). Messages are displayed to reminds you to empty the water container (see The Display). If the water container fills during a programme, the heater turns off and the dryer does a period of Cool Tumble. After this it stops and a message tells you to EMPTY THE WATER CONTAINER . You must empty the water container and restart the dryer or the clothes will not dry. After re-starting the dryer the message 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 during a programme will stop the dryer and have the following effects:

Note: The START/PAUSE light flashes Amber during the Post Care phase of a programme

• The display shows PAUSED .

• During a delay phase the delay will continue to count down. The START/PAUSE button must be pressed to resume the delay programme. The display will change to show current status.

•The START/PAUSE button must be pressed to resume the programme. The display will change to show the

current status.

•During the Post Care phase, the programme ends. Pressing

the START/PAUSE button will restart a new programme from the beginning.

• Note

If you have a power cut, switch off the power or remove the plug. When power is restored, press and hold the On/Off button until the display briefly shows POWER ON and the dryer reactivates. Then press the START/PAUSE button and the programme will resume.

The wool drying cycle of this machine has been tested and approved by The

Woolmark Company. The

cycle is suitable to dry wool garments which are labeled “hand wash” provided that

the garments are washed in a Woolmark endorsed hand washing cycle and dried according to the instruction issued by the manufacturer. M1219.

In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark trade mark is a Certification trade mark.

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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
				GB
	troubleshooting suggestions:
	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 programme 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 message is displayed? (see

Maintenance).

•The heat pump filter 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 is obstructed (see Installation, and see Maintenance).

•The items were too wet (see Laundry).

•The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).

Empty water message is displayed but the dryer has only been running for a short period.

Empty water message is displayed 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.

The display briefly shows DEMO ON every 6 seconds.

The lights on the dryer control panel are off although the dryer is switched on.

• 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).

END OF CYCLE, CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY THE WATER BOTTLE

• This is normal, the:

message is shown as a reminder to empty the container (see The Display and Start and Programmes).

! For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 5 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).

•If the display shows a fault:

-Turn off and remove the plug. Clean the filter and the heat pump filter unit (see Maintenance). Then replace the plug, turn on and start another programme. If a fault is then displayed: Note down the code and contact the Service Centre (see Service).

•The dryer is in ‘Demo’ mode. Press and hold both the On/Off and Start/Pause

buttons for 3 seconds. The display will show DEMO OFF for 3 seconds and then the dryer will resume normal operation.

• The dryer has gone into standby mode to save power. This occurs if you have had a power cut or leave your dryer either without starting a programme or after your drying programme has finished.

- Press and hold the On/Off button and the lights will come on.

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Service

GB Heat Pump System

This dryer is fitted with a sealed heat pump system to dry your clothes. To operate, the heat pump contains fluorinated greenhouse gases ( F gases) which are covered by the Kyoto Protocol. These F gases are contained in a hermetically sealed unit. This sealed unit contains 0,29 kg of the F gas R134a which acts as a refrigerant. GWP = 1430 (0.4 t C02). If the sealed unit fails then it must be replaced by a new sealed unit. Contact your nearest service centre for advise. Note: The gases contained in the sealed unit are not hazardous to health, but if they escape they will have an impact on global warming.

Before calling the Service Centre:

•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.

Spare Parts

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

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

Please note that it is an offence for an unqualified person to undertaken any servicing or repair work that involves breaking into the sealed heat pump unit.

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 dryer serial number (S/N).

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

Information on recycling and disposal

As part of our continual commitment towards environmental protection, we reserve the right to use recycled quality components to reduce costs for our customers and to minimise materials wastage.

•Disposing of the packaging materials: follow local regulations to allow for recycling of packaging materials.

•In order to minimise the risk of injury to children, remove the door and plug, then cut the power supply cord flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to prevent the appliance from being connected to a power supply socket.

Disposal of old household appliances

The European Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposedof in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be

collected separately in order tooptimise the recovery and recycling of the materialsthey contain and reduce the impact on human healthand the environment. This dryer has a sealed heat pump unit containing Fgases which should be recovered

and destroyed.The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on theproduct reminds you of your obligation,thatwhen you dispose of the appliance it must beseparately collected.Consumers should contact their local authority orretailer for information concerning the correct disposalof their old appliance.

This appliance has been designed, constructed and distributed in compliance with the requirements of European Directives:

- LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU.

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Libretto di istruzioni

ASCIUGATRICE

IT

Italiano

FTCD 872

La prima volta che si accende l’asciugatrice è necessario selezionare la lingua preferita, vedere Display

Indice

Installazione, 18

Avvertenze, 20

Cura e manutenzione, 22 Pannello di controllo, 24 Bucato, 24

Display, 25

Avvio e programmi, 27 Problemi e soluzioni, 31 Assistenza, 32

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!Tenere a portata di mano il presente libretto così da poterlo consultare facilmente a ogni evenienza. Tenere il libretto sempre vicino all’asciugatrice; nel caso in cui l’apparecchio venga venduto o ceduto ad altre persone, ricordarsi di consegnare loro questo

libretto, così da permettere anche ai nuovi possessori di conoscere le avvertenze e i suggerimenti sull’utilizzo dell’asciugatrice.

!Leggere attentamente queste istruzioni: le pagine che seguono contengono importanti informazioni sull’installazione e utili suggerimenti sul funzionamento dell’elettrodomestico.

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Installazione

IT

Dove installare l’asciugatrice

L’asciugatrice deve

essere installata in

un ambiente con

10 mm

temperatura compresa

tra 20 e 23 °C per

ottenere prestazioni

15 mm

ottimali. Il corretto

15 mm

funzionamento è

comunque garantito

tra 14 e 30°C. Se

l’elettrodomestico deve essere installato sotto un piano da lavoro è necessario lasciare uno spazio di 10 mm tra il pannello superiore dell’elettrodomestico e altri oggetti posti sopra di esso, e uno spazio di 15 mm tra i lati dell’elettrodomestico e le pareti o gli arredi.In questo modo viene garantita una sufficiente circolazione d’aria. L’apparecchio deve essere installato con la superficie posteriore posizionata contro un muro

Aerazione

Assicurarsi di installare l’asciugatrice in un ambiente non umido e dotato di un’adeguata circolazione d’aria. Il flusso d’aria attorno all’asciugatrice è fondamentale per consentire la condensazione dell’acqua prodotta durante il lavaggio; l’asciugatrice non funziona correttamente se posizionata in uno spazio chiuso o all’interno di un mobile.

Se l’asciugatrice viene utilizzata in una stanza piccola o fredda è possibile che si generi un po’ di condensa.

Scarico dell’acqua

Se la macchina viene collocata vicino a un tubo di scarico è possibile far defluire l’acqua condensata direttamente senza dover impiegare il contenitore di raccolta dell’acqua. In questo caso non è più necessario svuotare il contenitore di raccolta dell’acqua dopo ogni ciclo.

Se l’asciugatrice viene posizionata sopra o di fianco a una lavatrice può condividere lo stesso scarico. È sufficiente scollegare il tubo indicato alla figura A e collegarlo allo scarico.

Se lo scarico si trova più lontano della lunghezza del tubo, per raggiungerlo è possibile acquistare e collegare un tubo di diametro identico e della lunghezza necessaria.

Per installare il nuovo tubo è sufficiente sostituire quello esistente come indicato alla figura B inserendolo nella stessa posizione.

Lo scarico deve trovarsi ad un’altezza inferiore ad 1 metro dal pavimento.

Dopo avere installato l’asciugatrice accertarsi che il tubo di scarico non sia piegato né contorto.

!Lo scarico deve trovarsi ad un’altezza inferiore ad 1 metro dal pavimento.

!Dopo avere installato l’asciugatrice accertarsi che il

tubo di scarico non sia piegato né contorto.

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1

Fig. A

Fig. B

Non installare l’asciugatrice in un armadio; l’elettrodomestico non deve mai essere installato dietro una porta chiudibile a chiave, una porta scorrevole o una porta con cardine sul lato opposto dello sportello dell’asciugatrice.

Collegamento elettrico

Prima di inserire la spina nella presa elettrica verificare quanto segue:

Accertarsi che le mani siano asciutte.

La presa deve essere dotata di messa a terra.

La presa deve essere in grado di supportare la potenza massima prevista per la macchina, indicata sulla targhetta dei dati di esercizio (vedi Descrizione dell’asciugatrice).

La tensione di alimentazione deve essere compresa nei valori indicati sulla targhetta dei dati di esercizio (vedi Descrizione dell’asciugatrice).

Non utilizzare prolunghe. Non tirare il cavo di alimentazione. Non utilizzare prese multiple se l’apparecchio è dotato di una spina. Se la spina fornita in dotazione non è adatta alla propria presa, contattare un tecnico qualificato.

L’asciugatrice non può essere installata in ambienti esterni, anche se riparati.

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Dopo l’installazione dell’asciugatrice il cavo elettrico e la spina devono rimanere a portata di mano.

Il cavo di alimentazione non deve essere né piegato né schiacciato.

Se la spina da sostituire è di tipo incorporato, è necessario smaltirla in maniera sicura. NON lasciarla dove può essere inserita in una presa e provocare scosse elettriche.

Il cavo di alimentazione deve essere controllato periodicamente. Se risulta danneggiato, esso deve essere sostituito dal servizio assistenza.(vedi Assistenza).

Il produttore declina qualsiasi responsabilità qualora non ci si attenga a queste regole.

In caso di dubbio su quanto sopra indicato, contattare un elettricista qualificato.

Livellamento dell’asciugatrice

L’asciugatrice deve essere installata in piano per funzionare correttamente.

Dopo aver installato l’asciugatrice nella posizione definitiva, controllare il suo livello prima da lato a lato, quindi da davanti a dietro.

Se l’asciugatrice non è in piano, regolare i due piedini anteriori in alto o in basso, finché non si posiziona in piano.

Informazioni preliminari

Una volta installata l’asciugatrice, prima di metterla in funzione pulire l’interno del cestello e rimuovere lo sporco che può essersi accumulato durante il trasporto.

ATTENZIONE: prima di utilizzare la tua asciugatrice assicurati che sia rimasta in posizione verticale per almeno 6 ore.

Maximum load sizes: 8 kg	IT

Scheda prodotto - Regolamento n. 392/2012.

Marchio

Hotpoint/Ariston

Modello

FTCD 872 6HM1 (EU)

	Carico massimo in kg, "programma cotone standard" per i	8.0
	tessuti di cotone
	Asciugatrice	Condens.
	Classe di efficienza energetica su una scala da A+++ (basso	A++
	consumo) a D (alto consumo)
	Consumo annuo ponderato di energia (AEc)* kWh 1)	236
	Asciugatrice	Automatica
	Consumo energetico in kWh del prog. Cotone Standard pieno	1.96
	carico (Edry) 2)
	Consumo energetico in kWh del prog. Cotone Standard carico	1.09
	parziale (Edry½) 2)
	Consumo di energia in Watts in modalità: spento a pieno carico	0.17
	(Po) Watt
	Consumo di energia in Watts in modalità: lasciato acceso (Pl)	3.27
	Watt
	La durata del modo lasciato acceso se l'asciugatrice è dotata in	30
	un sistema di gestione elettronico - minuti
	Durata ponderata a pieno carico e carico parziale (Tt) - minuti 3)	163
	Durata per tessuti di cotone a pieno carico (Tdry) - minuti	213
	Durata per tessuti di cotone a carico parziale (Tdry½) - minuti	126
	Classe di efficienza apparecchio a condensazione, su una scala	B
	da G (efficienza minima) ad A (efficienza massima)
	Efficienza di condensazione - %
	Percentuale pieno carico e a carico parziale (Ct) 3)	81
	Percentuale di efficienza media di condensazione - pieno carico	81
	(Cdry)
	Percentuale di efficienza media di condensazione - carico	81
	parziale (Cdry½)
	Livello di potenza sonora in dB(A) re 1 pW	70

1)Il "cotone standard" a carico pieno e parziale ed il "cotone standard" a carico parziale sono i programmi standard ai quali fanno riferimento le informazioni sull'etichetta e sulla scheda, questi programmi sono adatti per asciugare a livello armadio (0%) capi di cotone e sono i programmi più efficienti in termini di consumo di energia. Il carico parziale è la metà del carico nominale.

2)Consumo annuo basato su 160 cicli di asciugatura del programma “Cotone Standard“ a carico pieno e parziale e nella modalità di basso consumo energetico. Consumo effettivo di energia del ciclo dipenderà dall’utilizzo dell’apparecchio.

3)Media pesata di 3 cicli a pieno carico e 4 cicli a metà carico.

Regolamento n. 932/2012.

Consumo energetico in kWh del prog. Sintetici pieno carico	0.68
Durata per prog. Sintetici a pieno carico - minuti	85
Programma Sintetici carico parziale N/A

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Avvertenze

	! Questo elettrodomestico è stato progettato
IT	e realizzato nel rispetto delle normative
	internazionali in materia di sicurezza. Queste
	avvertenze vengono fornite per motivi
	di sicurezza e devono essere osservate
	attentamente.
	Sicurezza generale

•La presente asciugatrice può essere usata da persone (compresi i bambini da 8 anni in su) con capacità fisiche, sensoriali o mentali ridotte o senza esperienza e conoscenza, se sono sottoposte a supervisione o ricevano istruzioni relative all’uso del dispositivo da parte di una persona responsabile della loro sicurezza.

•La presente asciugatrice è stata progettata per uso domestico e non professionale.

•Non toccare l’elettrodomestico quando si è a piedi nudi né con le mani o i piedi bagnati.

•Scollegare l’elettrodomestico dalla rete di alimentazione tirando la spina e non il cavo.

•Dopo l’uso, spegnere l’asciugatrice e scollegarla dalla rete di alimentazione. Tenere lo sportello chiuso onde evitare che i bambini possano utilizzare l’asciugatrice come un gioco.

•I bambini devono essere sorvegliati per assicurarsi che non giochino con l’asciugatrice.

•Pulizia e manutenzione non devono essere eseguite dai bambini senza supervisione.

•I bambini di età inferiore a 3 anni devono

essere tenuti lontano dall’asciugatrice se non sono costantemente sorvegliati.

•L’elettrodomestico deve essere installato correttamente e deve avere un’adeguata aerazione. La presa d’aria sulla parte frontale dell’asciugatrice non deve mai essere ostruita (vedi Installazione).

•Non utilizzare mai l’asciugatrice sulla moquette nel caso in cui l’altezza del pelo sia tale da impedire l’ingresso dell’aria attraverso la base dell’asciugatrice.

•Verificare che l’asciugatrice sia vuota prima di caricarla.

•La parte posteriore dell’asciugatrice può diventare molto calda:

non toccarla mai quando la macchina è in funzione.

•Non utilizzare l’asciugatrice se il filtro, il contenitore di raccolta dell’acqua e il condensatore non sono posizionati correttamente (vedi Manutenzione).

•Non sovraccaricare l’asciugatrice (vedi

Bucato per le massime dimensioni di

carico). • Non inserire capi completamente bagnati. • Seguire sempre con attenzione tutte le istruzioni riportate sulle etichette per il lavaggio dei capi (vedi Bucato). • Non caricare capi grandi, eccessivamente voluminosi. • Non asciugare fibre acriliche ad alte temperature. • Non spegnere l’asciugatrice quando contiene ancora capi caldi. • Pulire il filtro dopo ogni uso (vedi Manutenzione). • Svuotare il contenitore di raccolta dell’acqua dopo ogni uso (vedi Manutenzione). • Pulire regolarmente l’unità di condensazione (vedi Manutenzione). • Evitare l’accumulo di laniccio intorno all’asciugatrice. • Non salire sul pannello superiore dell’asciugatrice, poiché si potrebbe danneggiare la macchina. • Rispettare sempre le norme e le caratteristiche elettriche (vedi Installazione). • Acquistare sempre accessori e ricambi originali (vedi Assistenza).

Per ridurre il rischio di incendo
	dell’asciugatrice, è necessario
•	osservare i seguenti punti:
	Prima di essere caricati nell’asciugatrice, i capi
	devono essere lavati con acqua e sapone,
	risciacquati e infine centrifugati. L’asciugatura
	di capi che NON siano stati precedentemente
	lavati con acqua, determina il pericolo di
•	incendio.
	Non caricare nell’asciugatrice capi
	precedentemente trattati con prodotti
	chimici.

•Non asciugare articoli macchiati o imbevuti di olio vegetale o da cucina, ciò costituisce un rischio di incendio. Gli articoli sporchi di olio possono infiammarsi spontaneamente, specialmente quando vengono esposti a fonti di calore come l’asciugatrice. Gli articoli possono diventare caldi, causando una

reazione di ossidazione con l’olio, l’ossidazione crea calore. Se il calore non è in grado di fuoriuscire, gli articoli possono scaldarsi tanto da prendere fuoco. L’accumulo, l’impilamento o il deposito di capi sporchi/imbevuti di

olio può impedire la fuoriuscita del calore e causare un incendio.

Se non è possibile evitare di porre nell’asciugatrice articoli sporchi/imbevuti

di olio vegetale, olio da cucina o lacca,

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	è prima necessario lavarli con detergente
	supplementare, ciò ridurrà, ma non eliminerà
	il rischio di incendio. Gli articoli non devono
	essere rimossi dall’asciugatrice e impilati o
•	ammucchiati quando sono ancora caldi.
	Non inserire nell’asciugatrice capi che sono
	stati precedentemente lavati, puliti, imbevuti
	o lasciati in ammollo in benzina, solventi
	a secco o altre sostanze infiammabili
	o esplosive, le sostanze altamente
	infiammabili usate comunenmente negli
	ambienti domestici, compresi olio da cucina,
	acetone, alcol denaturato, cherosene,
	sostanze antimacchia, trementina, cere
	e sostanze di rimozione cere. Assicurarsi
	che questi capi vengano lavati in acqua
	calda con una quantità supplementare
	di detergente prima di essere inseriti
•	nell’asciugatrice.
	Non inserire nell’asciugatrice articoli
	contenenti schiuma di gomma (detta
	anche schiuma di lattice), o materiali simili.
	I materiali in schiuma di lattice quando
	vengono riscaldati possono incendiarsi
•	mediante la combustione spontanea.
	Non utillizzare ammorbidenti o prodotti
	simili nell’asciugatrice per eliminare
	gli effetti dell’elettricità statica, se non
	consigliato espressamente dal produttore
•	dell’ammorbidente.
	Non inserire nell’asciugatrice indumenti
	intimi che contengono rinforzi in metallo, es.
	reggiseni con ferretti in metallo.
	Se i ferretti si staccano durante
	l’asciugatura, possono danneggiare
	l’asciugatrice.

•Non inserire nell’asciugatrice articoli in gomma solida, in plastica, come cuffie per la doccia o teli impermeabili di protezione per bambini, polietilene o carta.

•Non inserire nell’asciugatrice articoli foderati in gomma solida, capi con imbottiture in

schiuma di gomma, cuscini, galosce e scarpe da tennis rivestite in gomma. • Togliere tutti gli oggetti dalle tasche, specialmente accendini e fiammiferi.

ATTENZIONE: non arrestare mai l’asciugatrice prima della fine del ciclo di asciugatura a meno che tutti i capi non siano rimossi velocemente e stesi in modo da dissipare il calore.

Risparmio energetico e rispetto per l’ambiente

•Prima di asciugare i capi, strizzarli per eliminare la maggiore quantità di acqua possibile (se viene prima utilizzata una lavatrice impostare un ciclo di centrifuga). In questo modo si risparmia energia durante l’asciugatura.

•Utilizzando sempre l’asciugatrice a pieno carico si risparmia energia: capi singoli e piccoli carichi impiegano più tempo per asciugarsi.

•Pulire il filtro alla fine di ogni ciclo in modo da contenere i costi connessi al consumo energetico (vedi Manutenzione).

!AVVERTENZA: non arrestare mai l’asciugatrice prima della fine del ciclo di

asciugatura, a meno che tutti gli articoli non siano stati rimossi velocemente e stesi, così da dissipare il calore.

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Cura e manutenzione

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		elettrica
		! Scollegare l’asciugatrice quando non è in
		funzione, nonché durante le operazioni di
		pulizia e di manutenzione.
		Pulizia del filtro dopo ogni
		ciclo
		Il filtro è un componente fondamentale
		dell’asciugatura: la sua funzione è quella
		di raccogliere il laniccio e la lanugine
		che si formano durante l’asciugatura. Al
		termine dell’asciugatura pulire quindi il filtro
		sciacquandolo sotto acqua corrente o
		pulendolo con l’aspirapolvere. Nel caso in
		cui il filtro si dovesse
		intasare il flusso
		d’aria all’interno
		dell’asciugatrice
		verrebbe gravemente
		compromesso: i
		tempi di asciugatura
		si allungano e
		si consuma più
		energia. Inoltre,
		possono verificarsi
		danni all’asciugatrice.
		Il filtro si trova davanti
		alla guarnizione
		dell’asciugatrice (vedi
		figura).
		Rimozione del filtro:
		1. Tirare verso l’alto il
		manico in plastica del
		filtro (vedi figura).
		2. Pulire il filtro dal laniccio e riposizionarlo
		correttamente. Assicurarsi che il filtro
		sia inserito completamente a filo con
		la guarnizione dell’asciugatrice. ! Non
		utilizzare l’asciugatrice senza avere prima
		reinserito il filtro in sede.
		Controllo del cestello dopo ogni ciclo
		Ruotare il cestello manualmente per rimuovere i capi
		più piccoli (fazzoletti) che potrebbero essere rimasti
		all’interno dell’asciugatrice.
		Pulizia del cestello
		! Per la pulizia del cestello non usare abrasivi, lana di
		acciaio o agenti di pulizia per acciaio inossidabile.
		Potrebbe formarsi una patina colorata sul cestello in
		acciaio inossidabile, fenomeno che potrebbe essere
		causato da una combinazione di acqua e/o agenti
		di pulizia quali l’ammorbidente del lavaggio. Questa
		patina colorata non ha alcun effetto sulle prestazioni
		dell’asciugatrice.

Svuotamento del contenitore di raccolta dell’acqua dopo ogni ciclo

Estrarre il contenitore dall’asciugatrice e svuotarlo in un lavandino o in altro scarico adatto, quindi riposizionarlo correttamente. Controllare sempre il contenitore di raccolta e svuotarlo prima dell’avvio di un nuovo programma di asciugatura.

Il mancato svuotamento del contenitore di raccolta dell’acqua potrebbe causare:

- L’arresto del riscaldamento della macchina (quindi il carico potrebbe essere ancora umido alla fine del ciclo di asciugatura).

Caricamento del sistema di raccolta dell’acqua

Quando l’asciugatrice è nuova, il contenitore di raccolta dell’acqua non raccoglie finché il sistema non viene caricato. Questa operazione può impiegare 1 o 2 cicli di asciugatura. Una volta caricato, il sistema raccoglie acqua a ogni ciclo.

Pulizia dell’unità Filtro del Condensatore (Pompa di calore)

• Periodicamente, ogni 5 cicli, estrarre il Filtro del Condensatore e pulirlo eliminando eventuali residui di lanugine dalla superficie del filtro lavandolo sotto acqua corrente o aspirando con aspirapolvere.

Si raccomanda tuttavia di pulire questo filtro dopo ogni ciclo per ottimizzare le prestazioni di asciugatura.

Come rimuovere l’unita Filtro Condensatore: 1. Scollegare la spina di

alimentazione ed aprire lo sportello. 2. Estrarre il coperchio del Filtro del

Condensatore ruotare le 4 clip portandole in posizione verticale ed estrarre l’unità del filtro.

3. Separare le due parti del filtro e rimuovere l’eventuale lanugine

dalla superficie interna della retina.

ATTENZIONE: la parte frontale del condensatore è realizzata con sottili piastre metalliche.

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Quando lo pulisci, rimuovi o riposizioni l’unità filtrante per la pulizia, fai attenzione a non danneggiarlo e a non tagliarti.

4. Insieme alla pompa di calore, bisogna sempre pulire con attenzione, gli accumuli di lanugine sulle piastre metalliche, utilizzando un panno umido, una spugna o l’aspirapolvere. Non utilizzare le dita.

5. Riassemblare le due parti del filtro, pulire la superficie della guarnizione ed inserire il filtro nella sua sede ruotando le 4 clip nella posizione orizzontale assicurandosi che le clip siano ben agganciate.

•Protezione del sistema Pompa di Calore (Condensatore)

Il sistema a pompa di calore funziona attraverso un compressore munito di una protezione che interviene se apri lo sportello, o se avviene una improvvisa interruzione di tensione. Questa protezione impedirà il riavvio del compressore per 5 minuti dopo che

	sarà stato richiuso lo sportello e dopo che sarà stato
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	riavviato il ciclo.

Pulizia dell’asciugatrice

•Le parti esterne in metallo e in plastica e le parti in gomma possono essere pulite con un panno umido.

•Periodicamente (ogni 6 mesi) pulire con l’aspirapolvere la griglia della presa d’aria frontale e gli sfiati sul retro dell’asciugatrice per rimuovere eventuali accumuli di

lanugine, laniccio e polvere. Inoltre, rimuovere gli accumuli

di lanugine dalla parte frontale del condensatore e delle aree del filtro utilizzando occasionalmente l’aspirapolvere.

!Non usare solventi o abrasivi.

!Far controllare regolarmente l’asciugatrice da personale

tecnico autorizzato onde garantire la sicurezza delle parti elettriche e meccaniche (vedi Assistenza).

Consigli Rapidi

!Ricorda di pulire il filtro porta ed il condensatore dopo ogni asciugatura.

!Ricorda di svuotare il recipiente di raccolta dell’acqua dopo ogni carico.

!Così facendo, avrai il massimo delle prestazioni!

Contenitore di raccolta dell’acqua

Condensatore

Fermi

Modello e

Numero di serie Targhetta dei dati di esercizio

Filtro

Piedini regolabili

	Maniglia	Presa
		d’aria
		Coperchio

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Pannello di controllo

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Pulsanti		Unità display
Selezione Programmi

pulsante			BLOCCO BAMBINI		pulsante e spia
ON/OFF					START/PAUSE
			& OPZIONI		(AVVIO/PAUSA)
			Pulsanti e spie

Il pulsante ON/OFF	: se premuto quando
l’asciugabiancheria è in esecuzione il display visualizza
		,l’asciugabiancheria si arresta.
SPEGNIMENTO IN CORSO
Se il display visualizza			,
		TIENI PREMUTO PER SPEGNERE

tenere premuto il bottone e il conteggio del display esegue un conto alla rovescia 3, 2, 1 e poi si ferma. Premere e tenere premuto per più di 3 secondi, sul display appare brevemente ACCENSIONE IN CORSO .

Nota bene. Questa asciugatrice, in conformità alle nuove normative legate al risparmio energetico, è dotata di un sistema di autospegnimento (standby) che entra in funzione dopo circa 30 minuti nel caso di non utilizzo. Premere e tenere premuto il pulsante ONOFF fino a quando il display visualizza brevemente

ACCENSIONE IN CORSO e poi si

riaccende l'asciugabiancheria.

I pulsanti Selezione PROGRAMMA impostano il programma: premere il pulsante corrispondente al programma che si desidera selezionare (vedere la sezione Avvio e programmi).

I pulsanti/spie OPZIONE : questi pulsanti selezionano le opzioni disponibili per il programma selezionato (vedere la sezione I Comandi). Le spie sull’unità display vicine ai pulsanti si illuminano per indicare che l’opzione è stata selezionata.

Il pulsante START/PAUSA (AVVIO/PAUSA) avvia un programma selezionato. Premendo questo pulsante quando un programma è in esecuzione, il programma viene sospeso, si sente un segnale acustico e il display visualizza PAUSA dopodiché l’asciugabiancheria si

ferma. La spia è verde quando il programma è in funzione, lampeggia di giallo se il programma è in pausa, lampeggia di verde se è in attesa di avviare un programma (vedere la sezione Avvio e programmi).

Nota: questa spia lampeggia di giallo anche durante la fase Post-antipiega di un programma.

L’unità display fornisce avvertenze e informazioni sul programma selezionato e il suo andamento (vedere alla pag. seguente).

Pulsante/icona BLOCCO SICUREZZA BAMBINI : Premere e tenere premuto questo pulsante dopo aver selezionato il programma desiderato e altre opzioni, ciò evita che le impostazioni del programma vengano cambiate, il display mostrerà brevemente BLOCCO TASTI

. Quando l’icona è accesa, gli altri pulsanti sono disabilitati. Tenere premuto il pulsante per cancellare, l’icona scomparirà, il display mostrerà brevemente SBLOCCATI .

Bucato

Suddivisione del bucato

•Controllare i simboli riportati sulle etichette dei vari capi per verificare che i capi possano essere sottoposti ad asciugatura a tamburo.

•Dividere il bucato in base al tipo di tessuto.

•Svuotare le tasche e controllare i bottoni.

•Chiudere le lampo e i ganci e allacciare cinture e lacci senza stringere.

•Strizzare i capi per eliminare la maggior quantità di acqua possibile.

!Non caricare l’asciugatrice con capi totalmente pieni d’acqua.

Massime dimensioni di carico

Non caricare il cestello oltre la capacità massima.

I seguenti valori si riferiscono al peso dei capi asciutti: Fibre naturali: massimo 8 kg

Fibre sintetiche: massimo 4 kg

! Per evitare un calo delle prestazioni dell’asciugatrice, non sovraccaricarla.

Etichette di manutenzione

Controllare le etichette dei capi, specialmente quando questi vengono inseriti per la prima volta in asciugatrice. Di seguito sono riportati i simboli più comuni:

Può essere inserito nell’asciugatrice.

Non asciugabile in asciugatrice

Asciugare ad alta temperatura.

Asciugare a bassa temperatura.

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