The Display, 9 Start and Programmes, 10 Laundry, 14 Troubleshooting, 15 Service, 16 FTCF 87 www.hotpoint.eu This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual. Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to refer to it when necessary. Take it with you when you move, and, should you sell this...
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, 15 mm 15 mm ensure there are 10 mm between the upper panel of the Picture B...
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Maximum load: 8 kg Product Data - Regulation 392/2012. Brand HOTPOINT Model FTCF 87B GG (UK) Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton programme" at full load - kg This household tumble drier is a Condenser Energy efficiency class on a scale from A+++ (low consumption) to D...
Warnings ! This appliance has been designed and built • Do not turn off the dryer when there are still according to international safety standards. warm items inside. These warnings are given for safety reasons • Clean the filter after each use (see and must be followed carefully.
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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.
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.
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• The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be clea- Quick Tips ned with a damp cloth. !Remember to clean your filter and • Clean the front air intake grille regularly (every 6 months) Condenser unit after each load. with a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint, fluff or dust ! Remember to empty your water deposits.
Control panel PROGRAMME Indicator Key Lock HEAT LEVEL knob Button & Light Button & Lights ON/OFF Display Unit & OPTION START/PAUSE Button Selection Buttons Button & Light Buttons & Lights The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is running and this button is pressed and held for more that 3 seconds the dryer is turned off, it counts down 3, 2, 1, Off and the programme is then cancelled.
The Display The Display has three main functions, each with its corresponding button. Dryness Sensing Levels 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 with your selected programme, the display will flash and the buzzer will beep three times.
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).
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Description of program Programme n° The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display Max. load • 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 Cotton Cupboard Dry (the standard/default starting configuration).
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Description of program Programme n° The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display Max. load ! Take care with this programme DO NOT dry any items that are damaged which could result in the filling blocking the filter and air vent resulting in a fire hazard.
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The Controls • DISPLAY “8:88” The display shows either the amount of time delay remaining or ! Warning, after pressing the START/PAUSE button an indication of the amount of time left for a drying programme the programme cannot be changed. To change a selected (see The Display).
Laundry Sorting laundry Drying times • Check the symbols on the care labels of the various Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on garments to verify whether the garments can be safely the following: tumble 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 troubleshooting suggestions: Problem: Possible causes / Solution: The tumble dryer won’t start. • The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact. •...
For local repair engineers - 03448 111 606 ROI - 0818 313 413 UK standard local rate applies ROI local Irish rate applies For Parts and Accessories visit: parts.hotpoint.co.uk/shop Please remember to register your appliance at www.hotpointservice.co.uk to activate your 10 year parts guarantee.
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