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Instruction booklet
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AQUALTIS
AAQCF 81 U
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Contents
Open the door
Table of Programmes
Laundry, 13-14

TUMBLE DRYER

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Summary of Contents for Hotpoint AQUALTIS AAQCF 81 U

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER Contents Important Information, 2-3 Installation, 4 Where to put your dryer English,1 Ventilation Electrical connection Levelling the tumble dryer Before you start using your dryer Dryer Description, 5 Open the door The Features Control Panel The Display, 6 Start and Programmes, 7-12 Choosing a Programme AQUALTIS...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information Failure to clean the filter after every drying cycle will For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently, affect the drying performance of your machine – It you must follow the regular maintenance schedule will take longer to dry and as a result will use more shown below: electricity during drying.
  • Page 3 Heat Pump Filter Unit - You must clean the fluff from the filter every five drying cycles to maintain the correct functioning of your dryer ! However for optimum performance and to save energy we recommend that it is cleaned before each drying cycle.
  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation Where to put your dryer The power cord must not be bent or squashed. • Place your dryer at a distance The power cord is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and with from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. If it is necessary to fit a replacement or cooktops because flames can fuse, it must be a 13 Amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type.
  • Page 5: Dryer Description

    Dryer Description The Features To open door Rating Plate Model Pull on handle & Serial Numbers Water container Filter Heat Pump Filter Unit Air Intake (cover open) Grille Heat Pump Filter Unit cover handle (Pull here to open) Ajustable feet (to level dryer) Control Panel ECO Light...
  • Page 6: The Display

    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.
  • Page 7: Start And Programmes

    Start and Programmes Choosing a Programme continue drying. When you close the door again, press START in order to resume drying. 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. If you open the door to check your laundry you will extend the 2.
  • Page 8 Special Programmes Shirts - High Heat • This is a programme for Shirts made from Cotton. • It can be used for load sizes up to 3 kg (approximately 10 shirts). • This programme will take about 95 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin speed used in your washer.
  • Page 9 Delicates • This is a programme for drying your Delicate Clothes i.e. Acrylics. • It can be used for load sizes up to 2.0 kg. • This programme will take about 120 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size and density of the load and the spin speed used in your washer.
  • Page 10: Programmes Table

    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 11 Programme What it does How to set it Notes / Options available Dries: your Woollen clothes . Alarm 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2. Choose Sensor Dry (see next page). Sensor Dry option, automatic drying: 3. Select any Options if required. Damp dry , Iron dry , Hanger dry...
  • Page 12: The Controls

    The Controls if you have plumbed your dryer to a drain. • Door Opening • Programme knob Opening the door (or pressing the Start/Pause Button) during a Warning, if after pressing the start button the programme programme will stop the dryer and have the following effects. knob position is changed, the new position will NOT change the programme selected.
  • Page 13: Laundry

    Laundry Sorting your laundry Wash care labels • Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure that the Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble articles can be tumble dried. drying for the first time. The following symbols are the most •...
  • Page 14: Special Clothing Items

    Special clothing items • Dryness: if you are going to iron some of your clothes, they can be taken out while still a bit damp. Others can be left longer if you need them to be completely dry. Blankets and bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilian, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special care on a low heat •...
  • Page 15: Warnings And Suggestions

    Warnings and Suggestions • Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items. This appliance has been designed and built according to international safety standards. These warnings are given for • Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures. safety reasons and must be followed carefully. •...
  • Page 16: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and Care Switching off the electricity Always check and empty the container before you start a new drying programme. Unplug the dryer when not using it, when cleaning it, and Cleaning the Heat Pump Filter Unit during maintenance activities. •...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    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. •...
  • Page 18: Service

    Service Spare Parts Heat Pump System This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself or having This dryer is fitted with a sealed heat pump system to dry a nonauthorised person try to repair it could cause harm to one your clothes.
  • Page 19 Guarantee 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.
  • Page 20: After Sales Service

    UK: 0870 6092094 Republic of Ireland: 01 230 0800 www.hotpointservice.co.uk Indesit Company UK Ltd. Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB Indesit Company Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate,Dublin 17 Recycling & Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality, recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.

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