AQC9 BF7 Open the door The Features Control Panel The Display, 9 Start and Programmes, 10 Choosing a Programme www.hotpoint.co.uk Special Programmes Table of Programmes The Controls This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual. Laundry, 16 Sorting your laundry...
Installation Where to install the tumble dryer • Install the dryer far from gas ranges, stoves, radiators or hobs, as flames may damage it. If the dryer is installed below a worktop, en- 15 mm 15 mm sure there are 10 mm between the upper pa- nel of the dryer and any Picture B...
Page 3
CORD GRIP coloured black. Product Fiche - Regulation 392/2012. must be replaced by the manufacturer, Brand HOTPOINT its service agent or similarly qualified Model persons in order to avoid a hazard. AQC9 BF7 I1(UK) (see Assistance). New or longer elec- tric cords are supplied by authorised Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton...
Warnings ! This appliance has been designed and built temperatures. according to international safety standards. • Complete each programme with its Cool These warnings are given for safety reasons Tumble Phase. and must be followed carefully. • Do not turn off the dryer when there are still warm items inside.
previously been cleaned in or washed in, • Always dry full loads - you save energy: single soaked in or soiled with petrol/gasoline, items or small loads take longer to dry. dry cleaning solvents or other flammable • Clean the filter after each use to contain energy or explosive substances.
Care and maintenance Disconnecting the power supply Emptying the water container after each cycle ! Disconnect the dryer when not in use or Remove the water container and during cleaning and maintenance operations. empty it into a sink or other Cleaning the filter after each suitable drain outlet, then replace it correctly.
Cleaning the tumble dryer Quick Tips !Remember to clean your filter and Con- • The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be clea- denser unit after each load. ned with a damp cloth. • Clean the front air intake grille regularly (every 6 months) ! Remember to empty your water contain- with a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint, fluff or dust er after each load.
Dryer Description To open door The Features Rating Plate Pull on handle Water container Model & Serial Numbers Filter Air Intake Condenser unit Grille (cover open) Condenser cover handle Control Panel (Pull to open) Start/Pause Programme On/Off Button & Light Button &...
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 During the drying programme, you can check on your laundry and take out the items that are dry while the others continue 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. drying. When you close the door again, press START in order to 2.
Page 11
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). • The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin speed used in your washer.
Page 12
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. •...
Page 13
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.
Page 14
Programme What it does How to set it Notes / Options available Dries your sports clothes. Sound or Crease care . Delay Start 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2. Select any Options if required. 3. Press the Start Button Activewear Dries your cuddly toy.
The Controls • Empty Water Clean Filter Light “h2o” (If you have plumbed your dryer to a drain the light can be • Programme knob ignored for the water bottle, as there is no need to empty the Warning, if after pressing the start button the programme water container).
Laundry Sorting laundry Drying times • Check the symbols on the care labels of the various gar- Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on ments to verify whether the garments can be safely tumble the following: dried. • Sort laundry according to the type of fabric. •...
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. •...
‘Right first time’ – our engineers have the latest tools to help get your Hotpoint appliance back up and running the first time we visit. Experts in our field – all of our engineers are trained to the highest standard at our Hotpoint Training Centre of Excellence with unri- valled expertise and product knowledge.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the AQUALTIS AQC9 BF7 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers