Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER Contents Important Information, 2-3 Installation, 4 Where to put your dryer English,1 Ventilation Electrical connection Levelling the tumble dryer Before you start using your dryer Dryer Description, 5 Open the door The Features Control Panel The Display, 6 Start and Programmes, 7-12 Choosing a Programme AQUALTIS...
Important Information Failure to clean the filter after every drying cycle will For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, affect the drying performance of your machine – It you must follow the regular maintenance schedule will take longer to dry and as a result will use more shown below: electricity during drying.
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Heat Pump Filter Unit - You must clean the fluff from the filter every five drying cycles to maintain the correct functioning of your dryer ! However for optimum performance and to save energy we recommend that it is cleaned before each drying cycle.
Installation Where to put your dryer The power cord must not be bent or squashed. • Place your dryer at a distance The power cord is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and with from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. If it is necessary to fit a replacement or cooktops because flames can fuse, it must be a 13 Amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type.
Dryer Description The Features To open door Rating Plate Model Pull on handle & Serial Numbers Water container Filter Heat Pump Filter Unit Air Intake (cover open) Grille Heat Pump Filter Unit cover handle (Pull here to open) Ajustable feet (to level dryer) Control Panel Start/Pause...
The Display The Display has three sections each with its corresponding button. Sensor Dry After selecting a programme that has a Sensor Dry Option, press and release the button until the required dryness sensing level is displayed. If the sensing option is not available the display will flash and the buzzer beeps three times.
Start and Programmes Choosing a Programme continue drying. When you close the door again, press START in order to resume drying. 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. If you open the door to check your laundry you will extend the 2.
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Special Programmes Shirts - High Heat option • This is a programme for Shirts made from Cotton. • It can be used for load sizes up to 3 kg (approximately 10 shirts). • This programme will take about 80 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin speed used in your washer.
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Refresh Thanks to a cool air flow, oxygen penetrates the fibers and transports unpleasant odors such as cigarette smoke, frying, smog out of the clothes. With this short program, you can easily refresh your garments in just 20 minutes. ! Airing is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing. •...
Programmes Table If the On/Off light is not lit; Press the On/Off Button and then select programme. Programme What it does How to set it Notes / Options available Brief programme (approxima- ! This is not a drying programme (see previous page). 1.
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Programme What it does How to set it Notes / Options available Dries your sports clothes. Sound . Delay Start . Crease care 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2. Select any Options if required. 3. Press the Start Button Activewear Dries your cuddly toy.
The Controls during a programme, the heater turns off and the dryer does a period of Cool Tumble then the light flashes and the buzzer • Programme knob sounds. You must empty the container and restart the dryer or Warning, if after pressing the start button the programme the clothes will not dry.
Laundry Sorting your laundry Wash care labels • Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure that the Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble articles can be tumble dried. drying for the first time. The following symbols are the most •...
Special clothing items • 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. Blankets and bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilian, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special care on a low heat •...
Warnings and Suggestions • Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items. This appliance has been designed and built according to international safety standards. These warnings are given for • Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures. safety reasons and must be followed carefully. •...
Maintenance and Care Switching off the electricity Always check and empty the container before you start a new drying programme. Unplug the dryer when not using it, when cleaning it, and Cleaning the Heat Pump Filter Unit during maintenance activities. •...
Troubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troublesho- oting suggestions. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The dryer won’t start. • The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact. •...
Service Spare Parts Heat Pump System This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself or having This dryer is fitted with a sealed heat pump system to dry a nonauthorised person try to repair it could cause harm to one your clothes.
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Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.
UK: 0870 6092094 Republic of Ireland: 01 230 0800 www.hotpointservice.co.uk Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate,Dublin 17 Recycling & Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality, recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.