Hotpoint AQC9 BF5 manual

1 GB English,1 Contents Important Information, 2-3 Installation, 4 Where to put your dryer V entilation 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 T able of Programmes The Controls Laundry , 1[...]

2 GB Important Information For your Condenser dryer to operate efficiently , you must follow the regular maintenance schedule shown below: Fluff Filter – Y ou MUST Clean the fluff filter after every drying cycle. Step 1 Open the door of your dryer . Step 2 P u ll o ut t he f il te r (u si ng t h e t wo f i ng er g ri ps ). Step 3 Open the filter [...]

3 GB Condenser unit - Y ou must clean the fluff fr om the condenser every 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). Step 3 Flush the condenser , from the rear with wa[...]

4 GB Installation Where to put your dryer • Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cooktops because flames can damage the appliance. If you are going to install the appliance under a work counter , be sure to leave a 10 mm space between the top and any other objects on or above the machine and a 15 mm space between th[...]

5 GB T o open door Dryer Description Control Panel The On/Off button/ light , if the dryer is running and this button is pr essed the dryer is turned of f. The light signals that your dryer is in use or ready to select a pr ogramme. The Programmes knob sets the programme: rotate until the indicator is pointing to the programme you want to select (s[...]

6 GB The Display The Display has three sections each with its corr esponding button. Sensor Dry After selecting a programme that has a Sensor Dry Option, pr ess and release the button until the requir ed dryness sensing level is displayed. If the sensing option is not available the display will flash and the buzzer beeps three times. ! Some drying [...]

7 GB Start and Pr ogrammes Choosing a Programme 1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket. 2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry). 3 . O pe n th e do or a nd m ak e su r e th e fi lt e r i s cl ea n an d in p la ce a n d th e wa te r co nt ai ne r is e m p ty a nd i n pl ac e (s ee M ai n t en an ce ). 4. Load the machine an[...]

8 GB Special Programmes Shirts - High Heat option • This is a programme for Shirts made fr om 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 . • Loads dried using this progr[...]

9 GB 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 refr esh your garments in just 20 minutes. ! Airing is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing. • If can be used [...]

10 GB Programmes T able ! If the On/Off light is not lit; Pr ess the On/Off Button and then select programme. Programme What it does How to set it Notes / Options available Easy Iron Brief programme (appr oxima- tely 10 minutes) that softens fibres of clothing that is r eady for ironing. 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on . 2. Select Alarm Option if[...]

11 GB Sensor Drying and Timed Drying First select a programme (see programmes table). ! For the best performance do not open the door before the cycle has finished. Programme What it does How to set it Notes / Options available Activewear Dries your sports clothes. 1. Position the PROGRAMME knob on . 2. Select any Options if requir ed. 3. Press the[...]

12 GB The Controls • Programme knob ! Warning, if after pressing the start button the pr ogramme knob position is changed, the new position will NOT change the programme selected. T o ch an ge pr ogr amm e pr es s S tar t/P au se Bu tto n to pa use th e p ro gra mme , t he l igh t f las he s Amb er , sel ect ne w p ro gra mme an d a ny opt ion , [...]

13 GB Laundry Sorting your laundry • Check symbols on clothing labels to make sure that the articles can be tumble dried. • Sort laundry by fabric type. • Empty pockets and check buttons. • Close zippers and hooks and tie loose belts and strings. • Wring out each item in or der to eliminate as much excess water as possible. ! Do not load [...]

14 GB Special clothing items Blankets and bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilian, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special care on a low heat setting. Avoid drying for a long period of time. Pleated or creased garments: r ead manufacturer drying instructions on the garment. Starched articles: do not dry these items with nonstar ched items. [...]

15 GB W arnings and Suggestions ! This appliance has been designed and built according to international safety standards. These warnings are given for safety reasons and must be followed car efully . General safety • The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cooling cycle) to ensure that the laundry is not damaged due to excessi[...]

16 GB Maintenance and Car e Switching off the electricity ! Unplug the dryer when not using it, when cleaning it, and during maintenance activities. Clean the filter after each cycle The filter is an important part of your dryer: it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed while drying. When finished drying, clean the filter by rinsing it under ru[...]

17 GB T r oubleshooting One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centr e (see Ser vice) , go through the following tr oublesho- oting suggestions. Possible causes / Solutions: • The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact. • There has been a power failur e. • The fuse has blown. T ry to plug [...]

18 GB Service Before calling the Service Centr e: • Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see T roubleshooting). • If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre closest to you. What to tell the Service Centre: • Name, address, and post code; • telephone number; • the type of problem; • the [...]

19 GB Guarantee 12 Months Parts and L abour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manuf acturer ’ s guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs f or twelve months f rom the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if , within that time, your appliance is proven to be def ective because of either workmanship or ma[...]

20 GB 195092388.00 05/2011 Aft er Sales Service No one is better placed t o care f or your Hotpoint appliance during the c ourse of its working lif e than us - the manuf acturer . Essential Contact Inf ormation Hotpoint Service W e are the largest ser vice team in Europe of f ering you access to 400 skilled t elephone advisors and 1100 f ully quali[...]