Hotpoint FTCF 87B User manual

Instruction booklet
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Contents
Installation, 2
Where to put your dryer
Ventilation
Water drain
Electrical connection
Before you start using your dryer
Warnings, 3-4
General safety
To minimise the risk of fire
Maintenance and Care, 5-6
Switching off the electricity
Cleaning the filter after each cycle
Empty the water container after each cycle
Cleaning the condenser unit
Check the drum after each cycle
Cleaning the dryer
Dryer description, 7
The features
Control panel
Display, 8
Start and programmes, 9-13
The Controls
Programmes Table
The controls
Laundry, 14
Sorting your laundry
Wash care labels
Drying times
Troubleshooting, 15
Service, 16
Spare Parts
Recycling and Disposal
Product data, 17
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FTCF 87B
TUMBLE DRYER
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Installation
Where to put your dryer
●Place your dryer at a distance from gas
ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops
because flames can damage the
appliance.
●If you are going to
install the appliance
under a work counter,
be sure to leave a
10mm space between
the top and any other
objects on or above
the machine and a
15mm space between
the sides and lateral furnishings or walls. This
is to ensure proper air circulation.
The appliance must be installed with the
rear surface placed against a wall.
Ventilation
When the dryer is in use, there has to be adequate
ventilation. Make sure you put your dryer in an
environment that is not damp and has proper air
circulation throughout. Airflow around the dryer is
essential to condense the water produced during the
washing, the dryer will not operate efficiently in an
enclosed space or cupboard.
!If using the dryer in a small or cold room some
condensation could be experienced.
!We do not recommend that the dryer is
installed in a cupboard but the dryer must
never 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.
Electrical connections
Make sure of the following before you
insert the plug into the the electrical socket:
●Make sure your hands are dry.
●The socket must have an earth connection.
●The socket must be able to sustain the
machines maximum power, which is
indicated on the rating label (see Dryer
Description).
●Power voltage must be within the values
indicated on the rating label (see Dryer
Description).
●The socket must be compatible with the
dryers plug. Should this not be the case,
replace the plug or the socket.
!The dryer must not be installed outdoors,
even if the space is sheltered. It can be
very dangerous if it is exposed to rain or
storms.
!Once installed, the dryers electrical wire
and plug must be within easy reach.
!Do not use extension cords.
!The power cord must not be bent or
squashed.
!The power cord should be regularly
checked. If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard. New or
longer power cords are supplied at an extra
charge by authorised dealers.
!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.
Before you start using your dryer
Once you have installed your dryer and before you
use it, clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust
that could have accumulated during transport.
Maximum load
Natural fibres : 8 kg
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' (1m) from the
bottom of the dryer.
Remove the existing hose from
position shown in picture A.
Then fit a suitable length of hose to
position shown in picture B.
!Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked when
the dryer is in its final location.
picture A
picture B
Minimum gap 10mm
Minimum gaps
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Warnings
!The 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
knowledge if they are 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 bare
foot 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 should
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,
water container 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
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Warnings
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,
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 water
proof 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
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!Failure to empty the water container may cause
the following:
- The dryer will stop heating (so the load may still
be damp at the end of the drying cycle) (see The
Controls).
●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 drying cycle.
Cleaning the condenser unit
Periodically (every month) remove the
condenser unit and clean any build up of
fluff from between the plates by rinsing it
under the tap with cold water.
This should be done with cold water from
the rear of the condenser.
Removing the condenser:
1.Unplug the dryer and open the door.
2.Pull open the condenser cover (see
diagram).
Release the three
catches by turning 90˚
counter-clockwise
then pull on the grip and
remove from the dryer.
Clean the surface of the seals and replace,
with the arrows pointing upwards making
sure that the catches have been secured.
Switching off the electricity
!Unplug your dryer when not using it,
when cleaning it and during all
maintenance operations.
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 running water or with your
vacuum cleaner.
Should the filter become clogged up, the
airflow inside the dryer will be seriously
compromised: drying times lengthen and
you will consume more energy. It may also
damage your dryer.
The filter is found in front of the dryer trim
(see diagram on next page).
Removing the filter:
1. Pull the plastic grip of the filter upwards.
2. Open the filter and
clean the lint from the
inside.
3. Replace it correctly.
Ensure the filter is fully
located flush into the
tumble dryer trim.
4. Remove any lint that has built up on the
inside of the door and around the door
seal.
!Do not use the dryer without replacing
the filter.
Empty the water container after each
cycle
Pull the container out of the dryer
and remove either the small or
large cap and empty it into a
sink or other suitable drain.
Refit the cap and replace the
container securely.
!Always check and empty the container before you
start a new drying programme.
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Maintenance and Care
Quick Tips
●Remember to clean the door filter and
the condenser filter after each load.
●Remember to empty the water container
after each load.
!Doing BOTH the above will keep your
appliance working at its BEST.
Check the drum after each cycle
Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items
(handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind.
Cleaning the drum
!Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel
cleaning agents to clean the drum.
A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless
steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of
water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner
from the wash. This coloured film will not affect the
dryer performance.
Cleaning the dryer
●External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts
can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
●Periodically (every 6 months) vacuum the front air
intake grille, to remove any build up of fluff, lint or
dust. Also to remove accumulation of fluff from the
front of the condenser and filter areas, clean
occasionally with a vacuum cleaner.
!Do not use solvents or abrasives.
!Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised
technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety
(see Service).
Water container
Condenser cover
Catches
Air intake
Filter
Tap
Rear
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Control panel
Dryer Description
PROGRAMME
knob
Display Unit &
Selection Buttons START/PAUSE
Button & Light
Key Lock
Button & Light
HEAT LEVEL
Button & Lights
ON/OFF
Button
Indicator
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 (see Start and Programmes).
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 (see Start and
Programmes).
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 , 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
Maintenance and Care).
The features
Water container
Filter
Condenser cover
Rating plate
Model & Serial numbers
Condenser cover handle
(Pull to open)
Air intake grille
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The Display
The Display has three main functions, each with its corresponding button.
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.
Timed Dry
Dryness Sensing Levels
Delay Timer
24h OFF
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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
to and then increments from to then 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 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.
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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).
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.
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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 items are not
in the way of the door seal. Close the door.
5. If none of the lights are on: Press the ON/OFF
button .
6. Choose a programme by checking the Programmes
Guide (see Programmes) as well as the indications
for each type of fabric (see Laundry).
- Select a programme by rotating the
PROGRAMMES knob.
7. Choose Timed Drying or Dryness Levels option:
- If Timed Dry press and release the Timed
button until the required time is displayed.
or - To change from default dryness setting, press
and release the Sensor Dry button until the
required level is indicated (see The Display).
!For full details of selections available for each
programme see the Programme Tables.
Start and Programmes
Standard Cotton
●This is a programme for cotton items.
●The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin
speed used in your washer (see Laundry).
●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).
Note: 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.
8. Set a delay time and other options if necessary.
9. The START/PAUSE light is flashing green:
- press the START/PAUSE button to begin.
The green light stops flashing.
During the drying programme, you can check on
your laundry and take out items that are dry
while others continue drying. When you close
the door again, press the START/PAUSE button in
order to resume drying.
(When the door is opened the START/PAUSE light
will flash Amber, after the door is closed and the
START/PAUSE button pressed, the START/PAUSE
light will stop flashing and show green.)
10. To let you know that your programme is complete
the buzzer will beep 3 times. (Note: If the SOUND
option was selected the buzzer beeps 3 times
every 30 seconds for 5 minutes).
Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the filter
and replace it. Empty the water container and
replace it (see Maintenance).
11. Unplug the dryer.
Programme Options available
1Standard Cotton
4Anti Allergy
6Quick Dry
5Synthetics
3Bed & Bath
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Start and Programmes
Bed & Bath
●This is a programme for cotton towels and sheets.
●The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin
speed used in your washer (see Laundry).
●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.
Programme Options available
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10 Delicates
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11 Duvets
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Shirts
High heat option
●This is a programme for shirts made from cotton.
●It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 10 shirts).
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.
●It can be used for load sizes up to 3kg (approximately 14 shirts).
The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin
speed used in your washer.
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.
Synthetics
●This is a programme for items of Synthetic or Synthetic/Cotton mixtures.
●The duration of this programme will depend on the size of the load, the dryness setting selected and the spin
speed used in your washer (see Laundry).
Anti Allergy Programme
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
achievement 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 4kg dry load just to treat your laundry.
Quick Dry
This programme is for small loads maximum 1kg. Note: can only be used with the Cupboard Dry setting.
Your drying time is very much reduced with a huge time saving up to 53% on cottons (with High Heat option) and
50% on synthetics (with Medium Heat option).
- High
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