Empty The Water Container After Each Cycle; Check The Drum After Each Cycle; Cleaning The Dryer - Hotpoint FTCL 87 Instruction Booklet

Maintenance and Care
Water container
Heat pump
filter unit
Empty the water container after each
cycle
Pull the container out of the
dryer and remove either the
small or large cap and empty it
into a sink or other suitable
drain.
Refit the cap and replace the
container securely.
! Always check and empty the container before you
start a new drying programme.
! Failure to empty the water container may cause
the following:
- The dryer will stop heating (so the load may still
be damp at the end of the drying cycle).
Priming the water collection system
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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 drying cycle.

Check the drum after each cycle

Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items
(handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind.
Cleaning the drum
! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel
cleaning agents to clean the drum.
A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless
steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of
water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner
from the wash. This coloured film will not affect the
dryer performance.
Filter
Clips
Heat pump
filter unit cover

Cleaning the dryer

External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts
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can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Periodically (every 6 months) vacuum the front air
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intake grille and vents at the rear of the dryer, to
remove any build up of fluff, lint or dust. Also to
remove accumulation of fluff from the front of the
heat pump and filter areas, clean occasionally with
a vacuum cleaner.
! Do not use solvents or abrasives.
! Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised
technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety
(see Service).
Quick Tips
Remember to clean the door filter and
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heat pump filter after each load.
Remember to empty the water container
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after each load.
! Doing BOTH the above will keep your
appliance working at its BEST.
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