Instruction booklet TUMBLE DRYER Contents Important Information, 2-3 Installation, 4 Where to put your dryer English,1 Ventilation Electrical connection 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 Special Programmes AQUALTIS...
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.
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Condenser unit must - You clean the fluff from every the condenser month! Step 1 Open the Condenser Cover - hold the handle and pull towards you. Step 2 Remove the condenser by rotating the 3 clips then pulling the condenser towards you. (There may be some water in the tubes this is normal).
Installation Where to put your dryer Electrical connection Make sure of the following before you insert the plug into the • Place your dryer at a distance electrical socket: from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cooktops because • Ensure your Hands are dry. flames can damage the •...
Dryer Description To open door The Features Rating Plate Pull on handle Water container Model & Serial Numbers Filter Air Intake Condenser unit Grille (cover open) Condenser cover handle Control Panel (Pull to open) Start/Pause Programme On/Off Button & Light Button &...
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.
Start and Programmes Choosing a Programme During the drying programme, you can check on your laundry and take out the items that are dry while the others continue 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. drying. When you close the door again, press START in order to 2.
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Special Programmes Shirts - High Heat option • 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 80 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin speed used in your washer.
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Refresh Thanks to a cool air flow, oxygen penetrates the fibers and transports unpleasant odors such as cigarette smoke, frying, smog out of the clothes. With this short program, you can easily refresh your garments in just 20 minutes. ! Airing is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing. •...
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.
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Programme What it does How to set it Notes / Options available Dries your sports clothes. Sound . Delay Start . Crease care 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2. Select any Options if required. 3. Press the Start Button Activewear Dries your cuddly toy.
The Controls • Empty Water Clean Filter Light “H2O” (If you have plumbed your dryer to a drain the light can be • Programme knob ignored for the water bottle, as there is no need to empty the Warning, if after pressing the start button the programme water container).
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 •...
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 •...
Warnings and Suggestions • Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures. This appliance has been designed and built according to international safety standards. These warnings are given for • Complete each programme with its cool tumble phase. safety reasons and must be followed carefully. •...
Maintenance and Care Switching off the electricity Empty the Water Container after each cycle Pull the container out of the dryer and empty it into a sink or Unplug the dryer when not using it, when cleaning it, and other suitable drain. Replace container securely. during maintenance activities.
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. •...
Service Spare Parts Before calling the Service Centre: This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself or having • Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve a nonauthorised person try to repair it could cause harm to one the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting).
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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.
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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