Cleaning The Tumble Dryer - Hotpoint FTCD 871 Instruction Booklet

the surface of the metal
plates. Carefully clean
this fluff off with a damp
cloth,sponge or vacuum
cleaner. Never
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).
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Water container
Heat pump
filter unit
use your
Model & Serial numbers
Handle
Catches
Heat Pump Protection System
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!
Rating plate
Filter
Adjustable feet
Air intake
Cover
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