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8 kg "a energy" condenser electronic tumble dryer with refrigerant condenser system
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© 2010 Reg. Office: Peterborough PE2 9JB Registered in London: 106725
Indesit Company UK Ltd
5407535 Issue 2
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C00279765
Aqualtis
8 Kg
"A Energy"
CONDENSER
ELECTRONIC

TUMBLE DRYER

with
Refrigerant
Condenser System
Models
Covered
AAQCF81U IT
AAQCF81U WE
AAQCF81U UK
May 2010
Comm
Code
70078
71832
71846

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  • Page 1: Tumble Dryer

    "A Energy" CONDENSER ELECTRONIC TUMBLE DRYER with Refrigerant Condenser System Models Comm Covered Code AAQCF81U IT 70078 Service AAQCF81U WE 71832 AAQCF81U UK 71846 Information Indesit Company UK Ltd © 2010 Reg. Office: Peterborough PE2 9JB Registered in London: 106725...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Indesit Company SAFETY NOTES & GENERAL SERVICING ADVICE 1. This manual is NOT intended as a comprehensive repair/maintenance guide to the appliance. 2. It should ONLY be used by suitably qualified persons having technical competence applicable product knowledge and suitable tools and test equipment. 3.

  • Page 3: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS First Production June 2010 General Model Colour Commercial Code AAQCF81U IT White / Silver Door 70078 AAQCF81U WE White / Silver Door 71832 AAQCF81U UK White / Silver Door 71846 Features Electronically controlled tumble dryer comprising of an interface...

  • Page 4: Dryer Function

    Indesit Company DRYER FUNCTION Overview This is a freestanding tumble dryer with a full width metal door. The drum is capable of accepting a maximum 8 kg load. The drum is supported at the front by 2 wheels mounted on the front air duct and a single bearing at the rear located in the rear panel. A shaft fixed to the rear of the drum runs in the rear bearing.
  • Page 5 Indesit Company Compress High Pressure Low Pressure 1.6MPa 0.3MPa Circulated Calorific Value (1600W) Calorific Value given by Compressor Motor Compressor (600W) Evaporate Condense Heat Heat Exchanger Exchanger Dew Condensation (Evaporate) (Condense) Water Liquid Low Pressure High Pressure Expansion 0.3MPa 1.6MPa The control module is located behind the right hand side panel and there is a service port behind the plinth cover that allows attachment of a computer, Smart Card Reader or Handheld Device to programme the Control Module.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Indesit Company both filters are clean and the clothes have been spun in a washing machine, the clothes should dry before the time out period occurs. The module also controls the compressor. The compressor will start running at the start of the programme and is on continually during the drying cycle.

  • Page 7: Filter Care

    Indesit Company Environment Installing in a cupboard is NOT recommended, but the dryer must not be installed behind a locked or sliding door, or where a door is hinged on the opposite side to the tumble door. When in use the dryer must be in an environment that is not damp with proper air circulation. The dryer will not operate efficiently in an enclosed space or cupboard.

  • Page 8: Water Drain - Plumbing Out

    Indesit Company Water Drain - Plumbing Out If the Dryer is positioned close to a drain or standpipe, it is possible to drain the condensed water directly without using the water bottle. In this case it is no longer necessary to empty the water bottle at the end of each cycle.

  • Page 9: Console Functions

    Indesit Company CONSOLE FUNCTIONS Child Lock Button Start/Pause Button On/Off Button Display Unit Indicator & Light & Light & Light Progress Empty Water/ Programme Clean Heat Option Button & Lights Lights Clean Filter Light Knob Exchange Filter Light Option Buttons ON OFF BUTTON and LIGHT Push to switch the dryer On and Off.
  • Page 10 Indesit Company Display Information Sensing Levels After selecting a programme that has a Sensing 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 11 Indesit Company OPTION BUTTONS Option Buttons & Lights 1. Mini Load Should be selected if between 1 & 2 kg of clothes are to be dried. The Time to END display is adjusted to give a more accurate Cycle Time to end estimation time. 2.
  • Page 12 Indesit Company Progress and Warning Lamps ECO Led The Eco LED will illuminate when the user adjusts the knob/ option settings, which involve an energy reduction, from the default settings. Auto Cycles - If the sensing level is reduced. Timed Cycles - If the time is a adjusted below the default programme time.

  • Page 13: Component Description

    Indesit Company COMPONENT DESCRIPTION Door The Aqualtis Tumble Dryer door holds the customer interface controls and the water container handle is only visible when the door is opened. Rating Plate Water Container Pull on Handle Filter to open Customer Model & Interface Serial Numbers Heat Exchanger...

  • Page 14: Compressor Assembly

    Indesit Company A drive pin and collar on the drum shaft prevents forward thrust during use. The front lock seam of the drum rotates on bearing pads. Note: Galvanised and Stainless steel drums are used in production, depending on the model of the dryer.
  • Page 15 Indesit Company Operation of the Float Switch: The compressor will turn off after approximately 1 minute, and the machine will continue, with cool air only for a further 10 minutes, before the warning H20 is displayed, the Start/Pause button flashes orange and the empty water container icon flashes.
  • Page 16 Indesit Company This 5 minute delay is controlled by the module and the delay is triggered when the programme is interrupted for any reason, opening the door, pausing the cycle, power cut etc. This 5 minute delay only counts down when the machine has the power turned On. The compressor also has a self setting cut out positioned under the plastic cover on its top, this is operated by excessive compressor temperature or excess current flow.

  • Page 17: Special Programmes

    Indesit Company SPECIAL PROGRAMMES Note all timings are approximate and assume the clothes have been spun in a washing machine at a reasonable speed. All garments should be ready to wear, the edges or seams may still be slightly damp on heavier garments.

  • Page 18: Programme Guide

    Indesit Company PROGRAMME GUIDE 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- 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on ! This is not a drying programme (see previous page).
  • Page 19 Indesit Company PROGRAMME GUIDE - continued Programme What it does How to set it Notes / Options available Dries: your Woollen clothes . 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on Alarm 2. Choose Sensor Dry (see next page). Sensor Dry option, automatic drying: 3.

  • Page 20: Control Board Programming

    Indesit Company CONTROLS BOARD PROGRAMMING for Modules with fixed EEProm NOTE: This board does NOT have a physically replaceable EEProm. Programming a Main Board There are a number of ways the board can be programmed - some of which are not applicable to certain markets.
  • Page 21 Indesit Company PROGRAMMING (Using Smartcard Reader / Card) If the Main Module has been replaced during a repair the board will require programming using the following method. Do NOT connect the dryer to electrical supply at this point. Smart Card Reader and Smart Card in use Insert the pre-programmed card into the Card reader.

  • Page 22: Fault Codes

    Indesit Company FAULT CODES Example of a Fault Code In the event of a fault being detected by the electronics, a code will appear in the LCD display. These codes are listed in the following table. Please Note: • Components with a low resistance to All 4 options button lights and the Start/Pause Earth may cause erroneous faults or light will flash when a Fault Code is displayed.
  • Page 23 Indesit Company No connection between Check connection between interface and control module J9. interface & control Check wires to interface connections. module Replace module, interface or wiring. System Pipework NTC Check wiring to NTC. Check wiring connection at control module J12. Check resistance of NTC (see page 15 for resistance reading) Replace NTC.

  • Page 24: Servicing Notes

    Indesit Company Servicing Notes 1. No Motor Action When diagnosing the cause of no motor action, it should be remembered that one of the door switches is in the motor supply and its operation and wiring should also be checked. 2.
  • Page 25 Indesit Company 3. To Check Continuity of Conductivity Sensor & Lead 1. Confirm that the dryer is disconnected from the electricity supply. 2. Remove the Right Hand Side Panel - see Dismantling Instructions. 3. Remove the Black (single) wire on module connection J11 4.

  • Page 26: Test Sequence

    Indesit Company 'A' Energy Test Sequence To Start the Test Using Test Key C00145046 and a 270K resistance, magnet and link wire with ring terminal, attach the magnetic link wire to the sensor strip inside the front air duct and the circular end to the air duct fixing screw on the outer front panel.

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    Indesit Company Service Manual UK English 27 of 36...

  • Page 28: Power Module Connections

    Indesit Company Service Manual UK English 28 of 36...

  • Page 29: Dismantling Instructions

    Indesit Company DISMANTLING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY NOTES 1. ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE DISMANTLING. 2. BEWARE OF SHARP EDGES ON METAL PANELS AND PRESSED PARTS. SAFETY GLOVES MUST BE WORN WHEN WORKING ON THIS APPLIANCE. Top Cover 1. Remove the 2 screws securing the top cover to the back panel. 2.
  • Page 30 Indesit Company Control / Display Module Assembly 1. Remove Door assembly (C) 2. Place the door assembly on a protected flat surface. 3. Remove the control module cover 5 Torx T8 screws. 4. Disconnect the edge connector. 5. Release the 4 retaining lugs and ease the control module away from the door.
  • Page 31 Indesit Company 3. Slide out the water container and lay to one side, then remove the 3 screws from the water container front surround. Remove the surround 4. Remove the 5 screws around the door opening. Note: This step is only carried out when access to the air duct is required.
  • Page 32 Indesit Company Slide the bearing off the drum shaft. Note: Place the insulation pad before refitting the rear bearing cover. Insulation Pad Bearing Cover Teardrop Bearing fixing Screw Pump & Float Switch 1. Release the two pump/float assembly cover clips. See Photos 1 and 2. Photo 1 Photo 2 Released Clips...
  • Page 33 Indesit Company O. Motor Remove drum assembly (Q) Remove back panel (S) Remove front panel and air duct assembly complete. (I) Remove 4 screws securing motor to heat exchanger surround. Release Capacitor securing screws and remove capacitors. (V) Unplug thermistor wiring, and remove pump wiring from heat exchange cover.
  • Page 34 Indesit Company T.) Front Cooling Fan Remove the Drum Assembly (Q) Remove the 2 screws securing Fan housing Disconnect the Wiring and Slide the Fan from its housing. U) Jockey Wheel & Bracket Assembly Remove the Drum Assembly (Q) Remove the 2 bolts securing the assembly to the front of the motor. Motor &...
  • Page 35 Indesit Company Service Manual UK English 35 of 36...
  • Page 36 Indesit Company Document produced by: Field Technical Department Indesit Company UK Ltd Morely Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Service Manual UK English 36 of 36...

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