Hotpoint Ariston FTCF 97B User manual

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TUMBLE DRYER
FTCF 97B
Instruction booklet
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necessary. Take it with you when you move, and, should you sell this
appliance or pass it on to another party, make sure that this booklet
is supplied along with the dryer so that the new owner may be infor-
med about warnings and suggestions on how the dryer works.
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tant information on installation and suggestions on how the appliance
works
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www.hotpoint.eu
Contents
Installation, 2
Warnings, 4
Care and maintenance, 6
Control Panel, 8
The Display, 9
Start and Programmes, 10
Laundry, 14
Troubleshooting, 15
Service, 16
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Français, 17 Español, 33
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Česky, 33
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Where to install the tumble dryer
• Install the dryer far
from gas ranges, stoves,
radiators or hobs, as
flames may damage it.
If the dryer is installed
below a worktop,
ensure there are 10
mm between the
upper panel of the
dryer and any objects
above it, and 15 mm between the sides of
the machine and the walls or furniture units
adjacent to it. This ensures adequate air
circulation.The appliance must be installed
with the rear surface placed against a wall.
Ventilation
• The room must be adequately ventilated while the dryer
is running. Make sure that the dryer is installed in a room
that is not damp and has with adequate air circulation. The
flow of air around the dryer is essential to allow water to
condense during drying; the dryer will not function properly if
it is placed in an enclosed space or inside a cabinet.
!Some condensation may form if the dryer is used in a small
or cold room.
! We do not recommend that the dryer is
installedinacupboardbutthedryermustnever
be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding
door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
side to that of the dryer door.
Water drain
If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be
plumbed into this drain. This does away with the need to
empty the water container. If the dryer is stacked onto or
installed next to a washing machine it can share the same
drain. The height of the drain must be less than 3’ (1 m) from
the bottom of the dryer.
Remove existing hose from position shown in picture Aand fit
a suitable length of hose and connect as shown in picture B.
!Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked
when the dryer is in its final location.
Electrical connections
Before plugging the appliance into the socket,
check the following:
• Make sure your hands are dry.
• The socket must have an earth connection.
• The socket must be able to withstand
the machine’s maximum power output as
indicated on the rating plate.
• The power supply voltage must fall within
the values indicated on the data plate.
• The socket must be compatible with the
dryer’s plug. Should this not be the case,
replace the plug or the socket.
!DO NOT use extension cords.
!The dryer must not be installed outdoors,
even if the space is sheltered. It can be very
dangerous if exposed to rain or storms.
!Once installed, the dryer’s electrical wire
and plug must be within reach.
!The power cord must not be bent or
squashed.
!The power must be regularly checked. If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or
simi-larly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard. (see Assistance). New or longer electric
cords are supplied by authorised dealers at a
supplementary cost.
! The manufacturer denies any
responsibility should any of these rules
not be followed.
! If in doubt about any of the above
consult a qualified electrician
Preliminary information
Once the tumble dryer is installed, clean the inside of the
drum before operating it and remove any dirt accumulated
during transportation.
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Maximum load: 9 kg
This household tumble drier is a Condenser
The weig hted Annual Energy Consumption (AEc)* kWh 1) 616.0
This household tumble drier is a Automatic
Energy consumption full load; Edry - kWh 2) 5.2
Energy consumption partial load; Edry½ - kWh 2) 2.82
Power consumption: off-mode (Po) - Watts 0.14
Power consumption: left-on mode (Pl) - Watts 2.77
Prog. Time - weighted (Tt) full & partial load - minutes 3) 110
Full load (Tdry) - minutes 147
Partial load (Tdry½) - minutes 82
weighted (Ct) full & partial load 3) 81
full load (Cdry) 83
partial load (Cdry½) 79
Airborne acoustical noise emissions - dB(A) re 1 pW 69
Programme time in minute, for program “Synthetics” full load
65
Partial load for program “Synthetics” N/A
Averag e condensation efficiency - %
1) "Standar d cotton” at full and partial load is the standard prog r amme to which the
information in the label and the fiche relates. The standard cotton prog ram is suitable to dry
at cupboard level (0%) cotton laundry and is the most efficient prog ramme in ter ms of
energy consumption. Partial load is half the rated load.
2) based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton programme at full and partial load, and
the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption will depend on how
the appliance is used.
3) Weig hted averag e of 3 cycles at full load and 4 cycles at half load.
Regulation 932/2012.
Energ y consumption in kWh, for program “Synthetics” full load
1.38
Energyefficiencyclass on a scale from A+++ (lowconsumption) to D
(hig h consumption)
B
Duration of the 'left-on mode' for power management system - minutes
30
Condensation efficiency class on a scale from G (least efficient) to A
(most efficient)
B
Product Data - Regulation 392/2012.
Brand
HOTPOINT/ARISTON
Model
FTCF 97B 6HY (EU)
Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton programme" at
full load - kg
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!This appliance has been designed and built
according to international safety standards.
These warnings are given for safety reasons
and must be followed carefully.
General safety
• This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
•This tumble dryer has been designed for
home, and not professional, use.
•Do not touch the appliance while barefoot
or with wet hands or feet.
•Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug,
not the cord.
• After using the dryer, turn it off and unplug
it. Keep the door closed to make sure that
children do not use it as a toy.
•Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the dryer.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
•Children of less than 3 years should be
kept away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised.
•The appliance must be installed correctly
and have proper ventilation. The air intake
at the front of the dryer should never be
obstructed (see Installation).
•Never use the dryer on carpeting where the
pile height would prevent air from entering
the dryer from the base.
•Check to see if the dryer is empty before
loading it.
• The back of the dryer could become
very hot. Never touch it while in use.
• Do not use the dryer unless the filter,
watercontainer and condenser are securely
in place (see Maintenance).
• Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry for
maximum loads).
• Do not load items that are dripping wet.
• Carefully check all instructions on clothing
labels (see Laundry).
• Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.
• Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high
temperatures.
• Do not turn off the dryer when there are still
warm items inside.
• Clean the filter after each use (see
Maintenance).
• Empty the water container after each use (see
Maintenance).
• Clean the condenser unit at regular intervals (see
Maintenance).
• Do not allow lint to collect around the dryer.
• Never climb on top of the dryer. It could
result in damage.
• Always follow electrical standards and
requirements (see Installation).
• Always buy original spare parts and
accessories (see Service).
To minimise the risk of fire in
your tumble dryer, the following
should be observed:
• Tumble dry items only if they have been
washed with detergent and water, rinsed and
been through the spin cycle. It is a fire hazard
to dry items that HAVE NOT been washed
with water.
•Do not dry garments that have been treated
with chemical products.
•Do not tumble dry items that have
been spotted or soaked with vegetable
or cooking oils, this constitutes a fire
hazard. Oil-affected items can ignite
spontaneously,especially when exposed to
heat sources such as a tumble dryer. The
items become warm, causing an oxidisation
reaction with the oil, Oxidisation creates
heat. If the heat cannot escape, items can
become hot enough to catch fire. Piling,
stacking or storing oil-effected items can
prevent heat from escaping and so create
a fire hazard.If it is unavoidable that fabrics
containing vegetable or cooking oil or those
that have been contaminated with hair care
products be placed in a tumble dryer they
should first be washed with extra detergent
- this will reduce, but not eliminate the
hazard. They should not be removed from
the dryer and piled or stacked while hot.
•Do not tumble dry items that have
previously been cleaned in or washed in,
soaked in or soiled with petrol/gasoline,
dry cleaning solvents or other flammable
or explosive substances. Highly flammable
substances commonly used in domestic
environments including cooking oil,
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acetone, denatured alcohol, kerosene,
spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers. Ensure these items have been
washed in hot water with an extra amount
of detergent before being dried in the
tumble dryer.
•Do not tumble dry items containing foam
rubber (also known as latex foam), or
similarly textured rubber like materials.
Foam rubber materials can, when heated,
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
•Fabric softener or similar products should
not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate
the effects of static electricity unless the
practice is specifically recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener product.
•Do not tumble dry undergarments that
contain metal reinforcements eg. bras
with metal reinforcing wires. Damage to
the tumble dryer can result if the metal
reinforcements come loose during drying.
•Do not tumble dry rubber, plastic articles
such as shower caps or babies waterproof
covers, polythene or paper.
•Do not tumble dry rubber backed articles,
clothes fitted with foam rubber pads,
pillows, galoshes and rubber coated tennis
shoes.
•Remove all objects from pockets such as
lighters and matches.
!WARNING: Never stop the dryer before
the end of the drying cycle unless all
items are quickly removed and spread
out so that the heat is dissipated.
Save energy and respect the
environment
• Wring out all items to eliminate excess water
before tumble drying (if you use a washing
machine first, select a high spin cycle). Doing
this will save time and energy during drying.
• Always dry full loads - you save energy: single
items or small loads take longer to dry.
• Clean the filter after each use to contain energy
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Disconnecting the power supply
!Disconnect the dryer when not in use or
during cleaning and maintenance operations.
Cleaning the filter after each
cycle
The filter is a fundamental component of the
dryer: its function is to collect lint and fluff that
form during drying.
Clean the filter once
drying is completed, by
rinsing it under
running water or cleaning
it with a vacuum cleaner.
Should the filter become
clogged, the flow of air
inside the dryer will be
seriously hampered: drying times becomes
loger and more energy is consumed. Moreover,
the dryer may become
damaged.
The filter is located in
front of the dryer seal
(see Picture).
Removing the filter:
1. Pull the filter’s plastic
handle upwards (see
Picture).
2. Clean the fluff off the filter and replace it
correctly. Ensure that the filter is pushed fully
home.
!Do not use the dryer unless the filter has
been replaced in its holder.
Checking the drum after each cycle
Rotate the drum manually to remove smaller items (handker-
chiefs) that could have been left inside the dryer.
Cleaning the drum
!Avoid using abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel cleaning
agents to clean the drum. A coloured film may appear on the
stainless steel drum surface: it may be caused by a combina-
tion of water and/or cleaning agents such as wash-softeners.
This coloured film does not affect the dryer’s performance.
Emptying the water container after
each cycle
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Remove the water container and
empty it into a sink or other
suitable drain outlet, then
replace it correctly.
Always check the water contai-
ner and empty it before starting
a new drying cycle.
-Failure to empty the water container may cause
the following:
- The dryer stops heating (thus the load may still be
damp at the end of the drying cycle).
Priming the Water Collection System
When your dryer is new, the Water Container will
not collect Water until the system is primed, this
will take 1 or 2 drying cycles. Once primed it will
collect Water during every cycle.
Cleaning the condenser unit.
• Remove the condenser (see Picture
below) unit regularly (monthly) and clean off
any fluff deposits from the plates by rinsing it
with cold water running on the rear end of the
condenser.
Removing the condenser:
1. Disconnect the dryer from the power
supply and open the door.
2. Open the
condenser cover (see
Picture below), unlock
the three catches by
turning them 90°
anti-clockwise, then pull
on the grip to remove
the condenser.
3. Clean the surface
of the seals and replace
the unit with the arrows
pointing upwards, while
making sure that the
catches are securely
fixed.
Cleaning the tumble
dryer
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Quick Tips
!Remember to clean your filter and
Condenser unit after each load.
! Remember to empty your water
container after each load.
! Doing this will keep your machine
working at its BEST!
• The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be clea-
ned with a damp cloth.
• Clean the front air intake grille regularly (every 6 months)
with a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint, fluff or dust
deposits. Furthermore, remove any lint deposits from the
front part of the condenser and from the filter area, using a
vacuum cleaner every so often.
! Do not use solvents or abrasives.
! Have the dryer checked regularly by authorised technical
personnel in order to ensure that the electrical and mechani-
cal parts work safely (see Assistance).
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Model & Serial numbers Rating plate
Water container
Tap
Condenser unit
Rear
Front
Filter
Condenser Unit
Catches
Handle Cover
Air intake

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Control panel
ON/OFF
Button
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Display Unit &
Selection Buttons
Key Lock
Button & Light
PROGRAMME
knob Indicator HEAT LEVEL Button & Lights
START/PAUSE
Button & Light
OPTION
Buttons & Lights
The ON/OFF button : If the dryer is running and this button is pressed and held for more that 3 seconds the dryer is
turned off, it counts down 3, 2, 1, Off and the programme is then cancelled. Press and hold for more than 3 seconds
and the dryer reactivates.
The PROGRAMMES knob sets the programme: rotate it until the indicator is pointing to the programme you want to
select (see Start and Programmes).
The OPTION buttons select available options for your selected programme. The lights indicate that the option has been
selected.
The START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected programme. When you press this button there will be one beep
and the progress lights will flash to confirm the action. When a programme is running, pressing this button in pauses the
programme and stops the dryer. The light is green when programme is running, flashing amber if the programme has
been paused or flashing green if on standby waiting to start a programme.
The Display Unit gives an indication of the drying or delay time together with icons that light to give warning information
and show the status of your programmes progress.
The three buttons below the display select ‘Automatic’ or ‘Timed Dry’ and if required a delayed start (see Start and
Programmes or The Display).
The Key Lock button/light : Press and hold this button after selecting your programme and any options, the light
turns on. This prevents the programme settings from being changed. When the light is lit, the other buttons are disabled.
Hold the button to cancel and the light will go out.
The Empty Water icon : signals that the water container should be emptied. The display will take a few seconds to
update after replacing the empty water container, the dryer must be running for this to happen (see The Controls).
Note: If the water container fills the ‘water container full ‘icon flashes, the display shows “H20”, the heat is turned off
and your clothes will not dry.
The Clean Filter icon : gives a reminder before every programme, that it is essential to clean the filter every time the
dryer is used (see Maintenance and Care).
The Clean Condenser icon : gives a reminder that it is essential to clean the condenser at regular intervals (see
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The Display
Timed Dry
After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry option, press the Timed Dry button and the Timed Dry icon
will light, the display will reduce the selected time each time you press and release this button (see Start and
Programmes). Each programme that has a timed option has different times available and the selection of up to 11
drying times will also depend on the heat setting that you have selected.
Each press of the button decreases the drying time. If you change your mind, press the Sensor Dry button and the
sensing level options are available.
If the Timed Dry option is not available the display will flash and the buzzer will beep three times. The selected time
remains displayed after the programme starts and can be changed during the programme if you wish.
Delay Timer
After selecting a programme that has a Delay Timer option, a delay start time can be selected. Each press of the
Delay Timer button advances the delay setting in 30 minutes increments from 0:30 to 9:30 and then increments
from 10h to 24h then OFF and then after five seconds cancels the delay.
For delays of 10 hours or more the display counts down the time in hours until 10 hours, then the display shows
“9:59” and then continues to count down in minutes.
For delays 9 hours or less the display shows hours and minutes and then counts down in minutes for all of the delay.
After the START/PAUSE button is pressed the delay time can be changed or cancelled. When the delay period
finishes the delay icon is off and the Time to End is displayed.
Note: During this period the clothes will tumble occasionally to help prevent creases developing.
The Display has three main functions, each with its corresponding button.
Dryness Sensing Levels
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 with your selected programme, the display will flash
and the buzzer will beep three times.
! Some sensing programmes do not have all seven dryness level options available.
Dryness levels:
Damp Dry: Dries your items ready to be ironed using a machine or rotary ironer.
Iron Dry: Dries your items ready to be ironed with a hand iron.
Hanger Dry Plus: Dries your delicate items ready to be hanged for final drying.
Hanger Dry: Dries your items ready to be hanged for final drying.
Light Dry: Dries your delicate items ready to be put away.
Cupboard Dry: Dries your items ready to be put away.
Extra Dry: Dries your items ready to be worn.
Time to End
If the delay icon is off the time displayed is the Time to End for the programme running. When timed programmes
are selected the time displayed throughout the cycle is the actual time remaining. When Automatic programmes are
selected the time displayed is an estimate of the time remaining: When the programme is selected the display shows
the time required to dry a full load.
The time remaining is constantly monitored during the drying cycle and is updated to show the best forecast. The
Time to End is displayed in hours and minutes and counts down each minute. The colons between the hours and
minutes in the display flash to show the time is counting down.
The display also shows if there is a problem with your dryer, if this occurs the display will show “F” followed by a fault
code number, the three option lights and the START/PAUSE light will also flash amber (see Troubleshooting).

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Start and Programmes
Choosing a Programme
1. Plug the dryer into the electrical socket.
2. Sort your laundry according to fabric type (see Laundry).
3. Open the door and make sure the filter is clean and in place and the water container is empty and in place (see
Maintenance).
4. Load the machine and make sure that the items are not in the way of the door seal. Close the door.
5. Press the On/Off Button .
6. Select the Programmes selection that corresponds with fabric being dried by checking the Programmes table (see
Programmes) as well as the indications for each type of fabric (see Laundry).
7. Where available, choose Sensor Dry or Timed Dry option pressing and releasing the corresponding button
until the desired level or time is displayed.
8. Set a delay time and other options as necessary (see The Display).
9. If you wish the buzzer to sound at the end of the programme, press the sound button . If you have selected the
Crease Care option, this option is not available.
10. Press the START button to begin. The display will show the estimated time to end.
During the drying programme, you can check on your laundry and take out the items that are dry while the others
continue drying. When you close the door again, press START in order to resume drying.
11. During the last few minutes of Drying Programmes before the programme is completed, the final COOL TUMBLE
phase is entered (fabrics are cooled), this phase should always be allowed to complete.
12. To let you know that your programme is complete the buzzer will beep 3 times and the display shows END.
Open the door, take your laundry out, clean the filter and replace it. Empty the water container and replace it (see
Maintenance).
13. witch dryer off using the On/Off button.
Standby mode
This tumble dryer, in compliance with new energy saving regulations, is fitted with an automatic standby system which
is enabled after about 30 minutes if no activity is detected. Press and hold the On-Off button until the dryer reactivates.

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n° Programme Description of program
The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display1.
Max. load
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Standard
Cotton
• This is a programme for cotton items.
• The Standard Cotton programme to EU Regulation 392/2012 is Programme 1 selection with High Heat and Dryness Level
Cupboard Dry (the standard/default starting configuration). It is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption
(to EU.392/2012)
max.
2Shirts
High heat option
• This is a programme for shirts made from cotton.
Medium heat option
• This is a programme for shirts made from synthetic materials or a mixture of natural and synthetic materials, such as
polyester and cotton.
Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is the
case, try turning the shirts inside out and running the programme again for a short period.
3 kg
3Bed & Bath
• This is a programme for cotton towels and sheets.
• Loads dried using the Extra Dry setting are usually ready to use, the edges or seams may be slightly damp especially on
large items. If this is the case, try opening them out and running the programme again for a short period.
max.
4Anti Allergy
• This programme has the ‘Seal of Approval’ endorsement from Allergy UK, which reflects the effective reduction and
elimination of allergens from the clothes with the special Anti Allergy cycle. With this programme, thanks to the achie-
vement of constant temperature for an extended period of time, the effects of the most common allergens (including
House Mites and Pollen) are neutralised.
• Can be used on a full size wet load to dry and treat, or on a 4 kg dry load just to treat your laundry.
max.
5Synthetics
• This is a programme for items of Synthetic with low heat setting or Synthetic/Cotton mixtures with medium heat setting.
3 kg
6Quick Dry
• This programme gives a reduced drying time for small loads, up to 1kg.
Note: Dries your load to the cupboard dry setting.
1 kg
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Jeans
• This is a programme for jeans made from denim cotton. Before drying your jeans turn the front pockets inside out.
• Do not mix dark and light coloured items.
• It can also be used on other garments made from the same material, such as jackets.
• Loads dried using the Extra Dry setting are usually ready to wear, the edges or seams may be slightly damp. If this is the
case, try turning the jeans inside out and running the programme again for a short period.
! We do not recommend that you use this programme if your jeans have elastic waist bands, studs or embroidery.
3 kg
8
Wool
• This is a programme for tumble dryer safe garments marked with the symbol .
• We recommend that garments are turned inside out before drying.
• Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be slightly
damp. Allow these to dry naturally as over-drying could damage garments.
! Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible; i.e. it will not stretch back to original size and shape.
! This programme is not suitable for Acrylic garments.
1 kg
9
Silk
• This is a programme for drying your delicate silk.
• Loads dried using the Cupboard Dry setting are usually ready to use, but on some garments the edges may be slightly
damp. If this is the case, try opening them out or turn items inside out and running the programme again for a short
period.
0,5 kg
Note:
1 - The duration of the program will depend on the size of the load, types of textiles, the spin speed used in your washer and any extra options se-
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Note:
1 - The duration of the program will depend on the size of the load, types of textiles, the spin speed used in your washer and any extra options
selected.
n° Programme Description of program
The duration of the drying cycles can be checked on the display1.
Max. load
10
Baby
• This is a programme for drying your baby’s small delicate items of clothing and bedding (Cotton and Chenille) and for
drying your delicate clothes.
• DO NOT dry items such as bibs and nappy pants with plastic coverings.
• Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be slightly
damp. If this is the case, try turning items inside out and running the programme again for a short period.
2 kg
11 Delicates
• This is a programme for drying your delicate clothes ie. Acrylics.
• Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to wear, but on some heavier garments the edges may be slightly
damp. If this is the case, try turning items inside out and running the programme again for a short period.
2 kg
12 Duvet
! Take care with this programme DO NOT dry any items that are damaged which could result in the filling blocking the filter
and air vent resulting in a fire hazard.
• Must only be used on single size duvets: NOT suitable for double or king size items.
• Loads dried using this programme are usually ready to use, but may be slightly damp in places. If this is the case, try
opening them out and shaking them and running the programme again for a short period.
• Also suitable for down filled jackets.
• Select high heat for Cotton Duvets and medium heat for Synthetic duvets.
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Cuddly Toy
• With this programme you can remove dust easier and wash the cuddly toys more often because the drying time is very
much reduced compared to drying in the open air. It is a delicate drying cycle that dries at low temperature and with soft
mechanical action to maintain at best the original look and shine of the fur.
Note: For allergy protection, just freeze cuddly toys for 24 hours then wash and dry them. Repeat every 6 weeks.
• Before drying remove accessories such as clothes, collars or sound boxes and protect plastic eyes with masking tape
after drying them with a cloth.
• The programme time will vary dependant on the exact make up of the load. The maximum load should not exceed 2.5
kg and no individual item should be greater than 600 g.
2,5 kg
14 Heat &
Enjoy
• This programme helps to heat towels & bathrobes for a warm sensation after a bath or shower. It is also useful for
warming clothes before dressing during winter. The cycle heats clothes to 37°C (Body Temperature) and runs at this
temperature for a maximum of 4 hours or until you stop the cycle by opening the door.
Note: During this programme a icon rotates in the display until the target temperature is reached, at which point
the icon flashes.
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15 Pre Iron
• ‘Pre Iron’ is a treatment cycle for use with dry clothes and reduces creases in order to facilitate ironing and folding, it has a
maximum duration of 15 minutes.
!‘Pre Iron’ is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing.
• For best results:
1. Do not load more than the maximum capacity. These numbers refer to the dry weight: (Fabric-Maximum load) Cotton and
Cotton mixtures-2.5 kg; Synthetics-2 kg; Denim-2 kg.
2. Unload the dryer immediately after the end of the programme, hang, fold or iron the articles and put them away in the closet.
Should this not be possible repeat the programme.
2,5 kg
16 Refresh
!‘Refresh’ is not a drying programme and should not be used for wet articles of clothing.
• It can be used on any load size, but is more effective on smaller loads.
• Do not overload your dryer (see Laundry).
• This is a 20 minute programme that airs your clothes with cool air. Also use to cool warm clothes.
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The Controls
!Warning, after pressing the START/PAUSE button ,
the programme cannot be changed. To change a selected
programme, press the START/PAUSE button the light
flashes Amber to indicate the programme is paused. Select
the new programme and any options required, the light will
then flash green. Press the START/PAUSE button again
and the new programme will start.
• Option buttons
These buttons serves to personalise the selected
programme according to personal requirements.
Not all options are available for all programmes.
Some options are incompatible with the ones
previously set. If the button of any unavailable option
is pressed, the buzzer will beep 3 times. If the option
is available, the option light will stay on.
Progress ( Drying, Cool Tumble) icons
These are part of the Display, they indicate the progress of
the dryer. Each icon comes on as the corresponding phase
starts.
Delay Timer (Time Delay)
The start of some programmes (see The Display and
Programmes tables) can be delayed for up to 24 hours.
Ensure the water container is emptied before setting a
delayed start.
Ready to Iron
This option allows you to dry loads where only some of the
items need ironing and you do not wish to fully dry those
items. When Iron Dry level is reached, a buzzer sounds
to let you know that the items that need ironing can be
removed. The dryer then stops and the START/PAUSE
light flashes orange. Remove the items you wish to iron,
close the door and press the START/PAUSE button , the
dryer continues until the remaining items reach the selected
dryness level. It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg.
Less Tangled
This option has the drum movement modified to give a
tumbling action that reduces tangling and knotting of your
clothes. The Less Tangled option gives best results when
used with smaller loads.
Heat Level button and lights
Not all programmes allow you to change the heat level and
some programmes allow all three heat level options:
Low, Medium and High.
When the heat level options are available pressing this
button changes the heat level and the light corresponding to
the selection is lit.
• DISPLAY “8:88”
The display shows either the amount of time delay remaining
or an indication of the amount of time left for a drying
programme (see The Display).The colons between the
hours and minutes in the display flash to show that the time
is counting down. When the programme finishes its cool
tumble phase the display will show ‘End’.
• Empty Water Icon / Container
(If you have plumbed your dryer to a drain this icon can be
ignored, as there is no need to empty the water container).
When this icon is on ( ) it reminds you to empty the water
container.
If the water container fills during a programme, the heater turns
off and the dryer does a period of Cool Tumble then the buzzer
sounds, the ‘water container full’ icon flashes, the display
shows “H20” and the ‘empty water’ icon is on.
You must empty the water container and restart the dryer or
the clothes will not dry. After re-starting the dryer the display will
take a few seconds to refresh. To avoid this always empty the
water container each time you use the dryer (see Maintenance).
• Door Opening
Opening the door (or pressing the Start/Pause Button) during a
programme will stop the dryer and have the following effects:
• The START/PAUSE light flashes Amber.
• During a delay phase the delay will continue to count
down. The START/PAUSE button must be pressed to
resume the delay programme.
• The START/PAUSE button must be pressed to resume
the programme. The progress lights will change to show
the current status and the Start/Pause light will stop
flashing and turn green.
• Changing the Programmes knob will select a new
programme and the START/PAUSE Light will flash
green. You can use this to select the “Refresh”
programme to cool the clothes if you find them dry
enough. Pressing the START/PAUSE button to begin
new Programme.
• Note
If you have a power cut, switch off the power or remove the
plug. When power is restored, plug in the machine, press and
hold the ON/OFF button until the dryer reactivates, then press
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Sorting laundry
• Check the symbols on the care labels of the various
garments to verify whether the garments can be safely
tumble dried.
• Sort laundry according to the type of fabric.
• Empty all pockets and check for loose buttons.
• Close zips and hooks and fasten belts and strings without
tightening them.
• Wring out garments to remove the maximum amount of
water possible.
!Do not load the dryer when garments are dripping wet.
Maximum load sizes
Do not overload the drum.
The following values indicate the weight of dry garments:
Natural fibres: maximum kg
Synthetic fibres: maximum kg
!Do not overload the dryer as this may result is reduced
drying performance.
Care labels
Always check the care labels, especially when placing
garments in the tumble dryer for the first time. Below are the
most commonly used symbols:
May be tumble dried.
Do not tumble dry.
Tumble dry – high heat.
Tumble dry – low heat.
Drying times
Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on
the following:
• Amount of water retained by items after the spin cycle:
towels and delicate items retain a lot of water.
• Fabrics: items of the same fabric, but with different texture
and thickness may have different drying times.
• Amount of laundry: single items and small loads may take
longer to dry.
• Drying: if items are to be ironed, they can be removed
from the dryer while still slightly damp. Items that require
complete drying can be left longer.
• Heat setting.
• Temperature of the room: the lower the temperature of the
room, the longer it will take for the dryer to dry clothing.
• Bulk: certain bulky items require special care during the
drying process. We suggest removing these items and
replacing them in the dryer once they have been shaken
out: repeat this procedure several times during the course
of the drying cycle.
!Do not over-dry items.
All fabrics contain natural dampness which helps to keep
them soft and fluffy.
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Troubleshooting
Possible causes / Solution:
• The plug is not plugged into the socket, or not making contact.
• There has been a power failure.
• The fuse has blown. Try to plug another appliance into the socket.
• You are using an extension cord? Try to plug the dryer’s power cord directly into the
socket.
• The door is not closed securely?
• The programme has not been set properly (see Start and Programmes).
• The Start/Pause button has not been pressed (see Start and Programmes).
• You have set a delayed time (see Start and Programmes).
• The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).
The water container needs emptying... The ‘water container full’ icon
is flashing, the display shows “H20” and the ‘empty water’ icon is on
(see Maintenance).
• The condenser needs cleaning? (see Maintenance).
• The temperature setting is not ideal for the type of fabric you are drying (see Start
and Programmes, and see Laundry).
• The correct drying time has not been selected for the load (see Laundry).
• The air intake grille is obstructed (see Installation, and see Maintenance).
• The items were too wet (see Laundry).
• The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).
• The water container was probably not emptied at the start of the programme. Do not
wait for the empty water signal, always check and empty the container before starting
a new drying programme (see Maintenance).
• This is normal. If the icon is on it is just a reminder to empty the container (see Start
and Programmes).
!For safety the dryer has a maximum programme time of 5 hours. If an automatic
programme has not sensed the required final moisture in this time the dryer will
complete the programme and stop. Check the above points and run the programme
again, if the results are still damp, contact the Service Centre (see Service).
• If the display shows a fault:
- Turn off and remove the plug. Clean the filter and the condenser (see
maintenance). Then replace the plug, turn on and start another programme. If a fault
is then displayed: Note down the code and contact the Service Centre (see Service).
Problem:
The tumble dryer won’t start.
Drying cycle will not begin.
Its taking a long time to dry.
The ‘water container full’icon
is flashing and “H20” displayed
but the dryer has only been running
for a short period.
Empty water icon is on and
the water container is not full.
Programme finishes and clothes are
damper than expected.
The display shows a fault code F
followed by one or two numbers.
One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following
troubleshooting suggestions:

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Service
Information on recycling and disposal
As part of our continual commitment towards environmental protection, we reserve the right to use recycled quality components to
reduce costs for our customers and to minimise materials wastage.
• Disposing of the packaging materials: follow local regulations to allow for recycling of packaging materials.
• In order to minimise the risk of injury to children, remove the door and plug, then cut the power supply cord flush with the ap-
pliance. Dispose of these parts separately to prevent the appliance from being connected to a power supply socket.
Disposal of old household appliances
European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states that household
appliances should not be disposed of using the normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted appliances should be collected
separately in order to optimise the cost of re-using and recycling materials comprising the machine, while preventing
potential damage to public health and the environment. The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol appears on all products to
remind owners of the obligations regarding separate waste collection.
Owners should contact their local authorities or appliance dealers for further information concerning the correct disposal of hou-
sehold appliances.
This appliance has been designed, constructed and distributed in compliance with the
requirements of European Directives:
- LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU.
Before calling the Service Centre:
• Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve
the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting).
• 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 date of purchase;
• the appliance model (Mod.);
• the dryer serial number (S/N).
This information can be found on the data label inside the
door of the machine.
Spare Parts
This dryer is a complex machine. Repairing it yourself or having
a nonauthorised person try to repair it could cause harm to one
or more persons and to the machine, and could invalidate the
spare parts warranty.
Call an authorised technician if you experience problems while
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Mode d’emploi
SÈCHE-LINGE
Français
FR
!Conservez cette notice d’utilisation et d’installation à portée de
main de manière à pouvoir vous y référer si nécessaire. Conservez
cette notice toujours à côté du sèche-linge et si vous vendez cet
appareil ou que vous le donniez à un tiers, faites en sorte que
cette notice accompagne le sèche-linge de manière à ce que le
nouveau propriétaire soit informé des avertissements et des con-
seils concernant le fonctionnement de ce sèche-linge.
!Lisez attentivement ce mode d’emploi : les pages suivantes
contiennent des informations importantes concernant l’installation
et des conseils relatifs au fonctionnement de cet appareil.
!Ce symbole vous rappelle de lire ce
mode d’emploi.
www.hotpoint.eu
Table des matières
Installation, 18
Précautions, 20
Soin et entretien, 22
Panneau de commandes, 24
Affichage, 25
Démarrage et Programmes, 26
Linge, 30
Que faire en cas de panne, 31
Réparation, 32

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Où installer le
sèche-linge
• Placez votre
sèche-linge à une
certaine distance des
cuisinières, fourneaux,
radiateurs, ou plaques
de cuisson à gaz, car
les flammes peuvent
endommager cet appareil.
Si vous installez cet appareil sous un plan de
travail, faites en sorte de laisser un espace
de 10 mm entre le dessus de l’appareil et
tout autre objet sur ou au-dessus de celui-
ci, et un espace de 15 mm entre ses côtés
et les éléments d’ameublement ou les murs
latéraux. Ceci a pour objectif d’assurer une
ventilation convenable.
La surface arrière de l’appareil doit être
placée contre un mur.
Ventilation
• Lorsque le sèche-linge est en marche, une aération
adéquate est nécessaire. Faites en sorte d’installer votre
sèche-linge dans un environnement qui n’est pas humide
et qui est doté d’une bonne circulation d’air dans toute
la pièce. La circulation d’air autour du sèche linge est
essentielle pour condenser l’eau produite au cours du
lavage ; le sèche linge ne fonctionnera pas efficacement
dans un espace clos ou dans un placard.
!Si l’on utilise le sèche linge dans une pièce froide ou petite,
on rencontrera un certain degré de condensation.
!Nous vous déconseillons d’installer votre
sèche-linge dans un placard ; par ailleurs,
le sèche-linge ne doit en aucun cas être
placé derrière une porte fermant à clé, une
porte coulissante ou une porte montée sur
des gonds du côté opposé à la porte de
chargement du sèche-linge.
Vidange de l’eau
Si votre sèche-linge est installé à proximité d’une évacuation,
l’eau peut être vidangée directement dans ce tuyau. Cela
évite d’utiliser et de vider le réservoir d’eau.
Si vous installez le sèche-linge au-dessus ou à côté d’un
lave-linge, il pourra partager la même vidange. Il suffit de
débrancher le tuyau indiqué par la figure A et de le brancher
à la vidange.
Si la vidange est plus loin que la longueur du tuyau, il
possible d’acheter et de brancher un tuyau ayant le même
diamètre et la longueur nécessaire.
Pour installer le nouveau il suffit de remplacer le tuyau exi-
stant comme illustré par la figure Bdans la même position.
!La hauteur de la vidange doit être inférieure à 1 m en
partant du bas du sèche-linge.
!Assurez-vous que le tuyau n’est pas écrasé ou plié une
fois le sèche-linge placé dans sa position définitive.
1
2
H<1m
1
2
Fig. A Fig. B
Raccordement électrique
Assurez-vous des points suivants avant de
brancher la fiche de l’appareil dans la prise
de mains:
• Assurez-vous d’avoir les mains sèches.
• La prise de courant doit être reliée à la
terre.
• La prise de courant doit pouvoir supporter
la puissance maximale de la machine, qui
est indiquée sur la plaque signalétique de
l’appareil.
• La tension électrique doit appartenir à la
gamme de valeurs indiquée sur la plaque
signalétique de l’appareil.
• La prise de courant doit être compatible
avec la fiche du sèche-linge. Autrement,
remplacez la prise ou la fiche.
!N’UTILISEZ PAS DE RALLONGES.
!Le sèche-linge ne doit pas être utilisé à
l’extérieur, même si l’espace en question est
abrité. Cela peut être dangereux si l’appareil
est exposé à la pluie ou à des orages.
!Une fois le sèche-linge installé, le cordon
d’alimentation et la fiche doivent être
d’accès facile.
!Le cordon d’alimentation ne doit pas être
courbé ou écrasé.
!Si la fiche à remplacer est de type
incorporée, il faut l’éliminer conformément
aux consignes de sécurité. Ne la laissez
jamais dans un endroit où elle peut être
branchée à une prise et provoquer ainsi un
choc électrique.
!Le câble électrique doit être contrôlé
périodiquement. Si le câble est endommagé,
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il faut le faire remplacer par le fabricant, par
son service après-vente ou par tout autre
personnel qualifié afin d’éviter tout risque
de danger. (voir Service après-vente). Des
cordons d’alimentation neufs ou plus longs
sont fournis par les revendeurs agréés contre
un supplément..
!Le fabricant rejette toute responsabilité
en cas de non-respect de toutes ou partie
de ces règles.
!En cas de doute au sujet des points
précédents, consultez un électricien
qualifié.
Informations préliminaires
Une fois que vous avez installé votre sèche-linge, et avant
de l’utiliser, nettoyez l’intérieur du tambour pour retirer les
poussières qui pourraient s’y être accumulées pendant le
transport.
Capacités maximales de
chargement:9 kg
Consommation d'énergie à pleine charge ; Edry- kWh 2) 5.2
Consommation d'énergie à demi-charge ; Edry½,- kWh 2) 2.82
Consommation d'électricité : mode arrêt (Po) - Watts 0.14
Pleine charge (Tdry) - minutes 147
Demi-charge (Tdry½) - minutes 82
pondéré (Ct) pleine et demi-charge 3) 81
charge pleine Cdr 83
demi-chargeCdry½ 79
Niveau de bruit aérien - dB(A) re 1 pW 69
Synthétique: consommation d'énergie à pleine charge; kWh 1.38
Synthétique: pleine charge (Tdry) - minutes 65
2) La consommation annuelle est basée sur la base de 160 cycles de séchage pour le
programme coton standard à pleine charge et à demi-charge, et de la consommation des
modes à faible puissance. La consommation r éelle d’énerg ie par cycle dépend des
conditions d’utilisation de l’appareil.
3) Moyenne pondérée de 3 cycles à pleine charge et de 4 cycles à demi-charge.
Réglementation 932/2012.
Synthétique: demi-charge N/A
Durée du programme - pondérée (Tt) pour pleine et demi-charge -
minutes
110
Classe de tauxde condensation sur une échelle allant de G (appareils
les moins efficaces) à A(appareils les plus efficaces)
B
Tauxde condensation moyen - %
1) Le « programme coton standard » à charge pleine ou partielle et le « programme coton
standard » à charge partielle sont les programmes standards auxquels se réfèrent les
informations de l'étiquette et de la fiche.Ces programmes sont parfaits pour sécher du
linge en coton au niveau armoire (0%) et ce sont aussi les programmes les plus efficaces
au point de vue consommation d'énergie. La charge partielle est égale à la moitié de la
charge nominale.
Ce sèche-linge domestique à tambour est un sèche-linge
Automatique
Consommation d'électricité : mode laissé sur marche (Pl) - Watts
2.77
Durée du mode laissé sur marche pour le système de gestion de la
consommation d’électricité - minutes
30
Ce sèche-linge domestique à tambour est un sèche-linge
Àcondens.
Classed'efficacitéénergétiquedeA+++ (faibleconsommation) àD
(consommation élevée)
B
La consommation d’énergie annuelle (AEc)* pondérée Kwh 1)
616.0
Données techniques - Réglementation 392/2012.
Marque
HOTPOINT/ARISTON
Modèle
FTCF 97B 6HY(EU)
Capacité nominale de linge en coton pour le « programme coton
standard » à pleine charge - kg
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!Cet électroménager a été conçu et réalisé
conformément aux normes internationales de
sécurité. Ces consignes sont fournies pour
des raisons de sécurité, il faut les respecter
scrupuleusement.
Sécurité générale
• Ce sèche-linge peut être utilisé par des
personnes (notamment des enfants de
plus de 8 ans) présentant des capacités
physiques, motrices ou mentales
réduites, ou manquant d’expérience et de
connaissances, si elles sont placées sous
surveillance ou ont reçu les instructions
nécessaires à l’utilisation de l’appareil de la
part d’une personne responsable de leur
sécurité.
• Ce sèche-linge a été conçu pour un usage
domestique, et non professionnel.
• Ne touchez pas cet appareil lorsque vous
êtes pieds nus ou avec des mains ou des
pieds humides.
• Débranchez cette machine en tirant sur la
fiche et non sur le cordon.
• Après avoir utilisé ce sèche-linge, éteignez-
le et débranchez-le. Tenez la porte fermée
pour assurer que les enfants ne jouent pas
avec.
• Surveillez les enfants de façon à ne pas les
laisser jouer avec le sèche-linge.
• Le nettoyage et l’entretien ne doivent
pas être effectués par des enfants non
surveillés.
• Les enfants de moins de 3 ans doivent être
tenus à bonne distance du sèche-linge s’ils
ne sont pas sous surveillance constante.
• Cet appareil doit être installé correctement
et avoir une ventilation convenable.
L’arrivée d’air sur le devant du sèche-linge
et l’évent derrière le sèche-linge ne doivent
jamais être obstrués (voir Installation).
• N’utilisez jamais le sèche-linge sur de
la moquette où la hauteur des poils
empêcherait l’air d’entrer dans la sèche-
linge à partir de la base.
• Vérifiez que le sèche-linge est bien vide
avant de le charger.
• L’arrière du sèche-linge peut devenir
très chaud.
Ne le touchez jamais en cours d’utilisation.
• N’utilisez pas le sèche-linge si le filtre, le
réservoir d’eau et le condenseur ne sont
pas bien en place (voir Entretien).
• Ne surchargez pas le sèche-linge (voir
Linge pour les charges maximales).
• Ne chargez pas d’articles qui dégouttent
d’eau.
• Vérifiez avec soin toutes les instructions sur
les étiquettes des vêtements (voir Linge).
• Ne séchez pas d’articles de grande taille,
très volumineux.
• Ne séchez pas de fibres acryliques à
hautes températures.
• N’éteignez pas le sèche-linge s’il contient
encore des articles chauds.
• Nettoyez le filtre après chaque utilisation
(voir Entretien).
• Videz le réservoir d’eau après chaque
utilisation (voir Entretien).
• Nettoyez le groupe condenseur à
intervalles réguliers(voir Entretien).
• Ne laissez pas s’accumuler de peluches
autour du sèche-linge.
• Ne montez jamais sur le sèche-linge. Cela
pourrait l’endommager.
• Respectez toujours les normes et
exigences électriques (voir Installation).
• Achetez toujours des pièces de rechange
et accessoires d’origine (voir Service
Après-vente).
Vous devez observer les consignes
suivantes pour réduire tout risque
d’incendie dans votre sèche-linge :
• Ne séchez que des articles qui ont été
lavés avec de l’eau et un détergent, rincés
et essorés. Le fait de sécher des articles
qui N’ONT PAS été lavés avec de l’eau
constitue un danger d’incendie.
• Ne séchez pas des vêtements qui ont été
traités avec des produits chimiques.
• Ne placez pas d’articles tachés ou
imbibés d’huile végétale or de cuisson,
ils risqueraient de provoquer un incendie.
Les articles contenant de l’huile
peuvent prendre feu spontanément,
particulièrement lorsqu’ils sont exposés à
des sources de chaleur comme un sèche-
linge. En chauffant, les articles provoquent
une réaction d’oxydation avec l’huile
générant alors de la chaleur. Si la chaleur
ainsi générée ne peut pas être évacuée,
les articles peuvent devenir suffisamment
chauds pour prendre feu. Le fait d’empiler,
de superposer ou de stocker des articles
contenant de l’huile peut empêcher la
chaleur d’être évacuée et donc provoquer
un incendie. Si vous ne pouvez pas faire
autrement que de placer des articles
Précautions