Warnings, 4 English Care and Maintenance, 6 Control Panel, 8 Laundry, 8 The Display, 9 Start and Programmes, 11 FTCD 871 Troubleshooting, 15 First time you turn on your dryer Assistance, 16 you must select your preferred language see Display www.hotpoint.eu This symbol reminds you to read this in- struction manual.
Installation Where to put your dryer We do not recommend that the dryer is T h e d r y e r s h o u l d b e installed in a cupboard but the dryer must never installed in an ambient be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding ro o m t e m p e r a t u re o f door or a door with a hinge on the opposite...
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HOTPOINT dryer is level. Model FTCD 871 GP Y (UK) Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton programme" at full load - kg This household tumble drier is a...
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 cycle suitable drain outlet, then replace it correctly.
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the surface of the metal plates. Carefully clean Heat Pump Protection System this fluff off with a damp The heat pump system has a compressor protection cloth,sponge or vacuum feature that operates if you open the door or there is a cleaner.
Control panel PROGRAMME Display Unit Selection Buttons ON/OFF START/PAUSE CHILD LOCK & Button & Light Button OPTIONS Buttons & Lights The ON/OFF button : - if pressed when the dryer is amber if the programme has been paused or fl ashing running: If the display shows the dryer green if on standby waiting to start a programme (see...
The Display Selecting your language The fi rst time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language from the available list. To change: the language current selection must fl ash, on the fi rst line of the display. - Press the On/Off button to turn off the display then press and hold all 3 buttons: Heat Level,...
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The Display Timed drying After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry option, press the Timed button and the display will increment the selected time, each time you press and release the button (see Start and Programmes). Each press reduces the time duration and number of available time options depending on the programme/material selected.
Start and Programmes Choosing a programme close the door again, press the Start/Pause button 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. order to resume drying. 2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry). If you open the door to check your laundry you will extend the drying time as the heat pump compressor will not start for 3.
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Description of program n° Programme The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display • 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 n° Programme The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display • This is a programme for tumble dryer safe garments marked with the symbol Wool • We recommend that garments are turned inside out before drying. •...
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Start and Programmes The Controls • TIME DISPLAY 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).
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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