Hotpoint Ultima Condenser Tumble Dryer Instruction Manual

User Handbook
Ultima Condenser
Tumble Dryer
You must read these instructions prior to using the
appliance and retain them for future reference.

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Safety Advice 3-4
Electrical Requirements 5
Features - get to know the main parts of your Dryer 6
Where to put your Dryer 7
How to use your Dryer 8
The Controls 9-10
Easy Iron Programme 11
Sorting your laundry 12-13
Items requiring special attention 14
Emptying the Water Container 15
Guide to Drying Times 16
Caring for your Dryer 17
If something goes wrong 18
If it still won’t work 19
Key Contacts Back Cover
Contents
Retention of this Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on
the safe and proper use of the appliance.
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make
sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance
and safety warnings.
If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
GDA Ltd., Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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For your safety
NEVER ● Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer.
NEVER ● Allow the air inlet at the front of the dryer or the air outlet at the back
to be obstructed.
NEVER ● Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum.
NEVER ● Tumble dry without the Filter, Water Container or Condenser in
position.
NEVER ● Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place
dripping wet items in the drum.
NEVER ● Allow lint to collect around the dryer.
NEVER ● Add liquid fabric conditioner to the dryer, use liquid conditioner in the
final rinse of your wash.
NEVER ●Use the dryer for commercial drying, the dryer is only suitable for
domestic use.
NEVER ●Dry Acrylics or synthetics on the high heat setting.
NEVER ● Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and
detergent then well rinsed and spun.
NEVER ●Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning.
NEVER ●Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such
as: petrol, oil, paint, hair lacquer, creams, cooking fat or oil.
NEVER ●Tumble dry: rubber, foam rubber, plastic, plastic foam, nappy pants
or liners, polythene or paper.
Large, very bulky items including duvets and sleeping bags.
NEVER ●Attempt to stand on top of your dryer, it is not designed for
such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such
abuse.
NEVER ●Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands.
IMPORTANT
Using your Tumble Dryer is easy.
Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your
Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time.
A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED
TUMBLE DRYER.
WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF, REMOVE THE PLUG
AND CLOSE THE DOOR.
IMPORTANT

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For your safety
ALWAYS ●Empty the Water Container after EACH drying cycle.
ALWAYS ●Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on
the control.
ALWAYS ●Clean the filter, it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff
after EACH drying cycle.
ALWAYS ●Ensure Condenser is free of fluff, regular cleaning is recommended.
ALWAYS ●When the dryer is not in use, switch off, remove plug and close the
door.
ALWAYS ●Comply with the specified electrical requirements.
ALWAYS ●Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate
ventilation. (see, "Where to put your dryer.")
ALWAYS ●Observe the rules for drying garments:
In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a
tumble dryer unless they are labelled ‘Superwash’,
‘Machine washable’ or have the ‘May be tumble dried’
symbol:
If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine.
Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool
shrinkage is irreversible, i.e. it will not stretch back to
the original size and shape.
ALWAYS ●Buy genuine accessories and spares.
CAUTION:
When the dryer is in use avoid touching the
rear of the dryer as it may be hot!

REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT
REQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for location.)
The flexible mains lead is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and
with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse.
The plug should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable
switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer.
If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must be a 13 amp
ASTA approved to BS1362 type.
If a replacement fuse holder/cover is required, it must be of the
same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug.
Replacements are available from your Spares stockist.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following:
GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
If a replacement plug is to be fitted, the appropriate wire must be
connected to the correct terminal,as follows:
Connect:
Green/Yellow to terminal marked Earth or Green or
Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black
Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red.
If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type then the cut-off
plug must be disposed of safely. DO NOT leave where it can be
inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard.
Should the mains lead ever require replacing at any time please
contact your nearest Service Centre. A charge will be made for the
replacement of the mains lead or if you require a longer lead.
The mains lead must only be replaced by a specially prepared
cable obtainable from your Spares Stockist and fitted by a
qualified electrician.
Electrical Requirements
Supply
Changing
the fuse
Moulded plug
Changing
the plug
Rewirable plug
Changing the
mains cable
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed!
WARNING: The plug must not be used without a fuse cover.
NOTE: IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
GREEN &
YELLOW TO
EARTH
13 AMP
FUSE
BROWN
TO LIVE
CORD
CLAMP
BLUE TO
NEUTRAL
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Features - Get to know the main parts of your dryer
Push here to
open door
NOTE: If your
dryer is new wipe
out the inside of
the drum before
you first use it
to remove any
dust which may
have accumulated
during transit.
Water Container
(Empty after Each Load)
Air intake
grille
Plinth Moulding
(Not fitted to all models)
Serial & Model
numbers
Fluff filter
CLEAN AFTER
EACH LOAD
Door
catch
Rating Plate
Condenser
(Keep clear of fluff)
Clean periodically
Door latch
see "The Controls"

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Your Tumble Dryer should NOT be located adjacent to a gas hob,
cooker, heater or eye level grill as flames from the burners could
cause damage to your machine.. When the dryer is fitted under a
work surface, allow space for air to exit the rear grille, a 15mm gap
each side of the dryer is recommended. This airflow is essential to
condense the water produced drying the washing, the dryer will not
operate efficiently in an enclosed space or cupboard.
If using your dryer in a small or cold room some condensation could
be experienced.
If you are using this dryer adjacent or stacked on top of a washing
machine SEPARATE mains plugs and sockets must be used for each
appliance. DO NOT use 2-way adaptors or extension leads.
Both your tumble dryer and front loading washing machine are simi-
lar in design allowing the tumble dryer to be permanently stacked on
top saving you valuable floor space. A special stacking kit complete
with instructions is available from your retailer or nearest Spares
Centre.
IMPORTANT
Only use genuine stacking kits. When ordering you must state
the model numbers of both your Washing Machine and your
Tumble Dryer. Unsuitable kits may result in a potential hazard
and will invalidate your warranty rights.
The door of your Dryer is reversible and can easily be changed .
Exchange diagonally hinge brackets and blanking plugs. Exchange
door latch and catch with their opposite blanking plates. See diagram
above.
HINGE
HINGE
DOOR
LATCH
DOOR
CATCH
Stack it on your
Washing Machine
Door Reversal
Instructions
Where to put your dryer

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How to use your dryer
1. Plug in, switch
on electricity. 2. Sort your laundry (see section “Sorting
Your Laundry”)
3. Open the door
by pressing and
releasing the front
panel in the position
shown.
4. Always check
the following:
5. Load the dryer
placing the
clothes carefully in
the drum pushing
them well towards
the back and
away from the
door seal. Close
the door.
6. Select the alarm,
if required.
(see section “The
Controls”)
7. Select the
required programme
or drying time. (see
section “The
Controls”)
8. Press the
START switch to
commence the
drying programme.
9. When finished
open the door and
take out the
laundry. Clean and
replace the fluff
filter, and empty the
water
container.
10.Switch off
electricity and
remove plug from
socket.
WARNING: WHEN
SWITCHING ON
OR OFF, PLEASE
ENSURE THAT
YOUR HANDS
ARE DRY
WARNING: WHEN
SWITCHING ON
OR OFF, PLEASE
ENSURE THAT
YOUR HANDS
ARE DRY
FLUFF FILTER
is clean and in place
WATER CONTAINER
is empty and in place
CONDENSER
is clean and in place
Removing Items By opening the door you can check the dryness of the load as often
as you wish and if you want, remove some items before they are
fully dry. (This is particularly useful for a mixed load where you want
to iron some items, but others are to be fully dried.) You will need
to press the start button after closing the door to re-start the
programme. See section ‘The Controls’.

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The Controls
Active Light
Programme ControlStart SwitchAlarm Switch
Drying Light Empty Water Light
To set the programme, all you have to do is turn the Programme
Control knob until the required selection appears in line with the
indicator.
Automatic programmes (for load sizes more than 1kg)
1. Dry Cottons (HIGH heat)
This gives driest results.
Some bulky items or large load of towels may appear slightly
damp after this programme and require a short period of
timed drying.
2. Damp Cottons (HIGH heat)
3. Iron Dry Cottons (HIGH heat)
This gives the wettest results.
4. Dry Synthetics (LOW heat)
5. Damp Synthetics (LOW heat)
6. Iron Dry Synthetics (LOW heat)
Timed programmes (for load sizes less than 1kg)
7. 40 minutes (LOW heat) include cool tumble followed by the
Crease Care phase.
8. 30 minutes (LOW heat) include cool tumble followed by the
Crease Care phase.
9. 20 minutes (LOW heat) include cool tumble followed by the
Crease Care phase.
10. Airing, 20 minutes of cool tumble.
11. Easy Iron Programme, see section"Easy Iron Programme".
For description of other programmes see next page.
Press and release the START button to commence a drying
programme (The drying programme must have been selected first).
The Active Light will then glow.
The alarm option is selected with the switch in the OUT position, if
you do not need this option press the switch to the IN position.
The alarm (if selected) will sound at the end of the programme or
intermittently during the Crease Care phase.
Setting the
Programme
Programme
Options
Starting the Dryer
Alarm Switch
NOTE: If the door is opened during a programme, the Dryer will
automatically stop. To continue the programme, after closing the
door, the START button must be pressed.

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The Controls
Active Light
Drying Light
Empty Water Light
Cool Tumble
phase
Crease Care
phase
This light will glow whenever a programme is active (running).
If this light flashes it shows that an automatic programme has
exceeded 180 minutes. For safety reasons this being the maximum
drying time available.
Should this occur, the causes may be:
●The load is too big, or bulky.
●The filter is blocked.
●A cotton load was spun at LOW speed.
●There may be a fault.
Turn the dryer Off, check through the first three causes, and then try
again.
This light glows during the drying part of the programme, except for
the short periods during the drum reverse action.
This light will glow when the water container is full.
You should not wait for this light to glow before emptying the water
container, but empty it after each load (see section "Emptying the
Water Container").
NOTE: When the light glows you must stop the dryer and empty the
water container.
If the light glows during a drying cycle the timer will advance to the
Cool Tumble phase, without drying the load.
The light will take approximately 10 seconds to go out after replacing
the empty container.
You cannot start a new programme if this light glows, the water
container must be first emptied.
About 10 minutes before the programme is completed, the heating
elements will be switched off, and the programme enters the final
‘Cool Drying’ phase. During this phase, the fabric is cooled. You
should always allow the dryer to complete this phase.
By opening the door, you can check the dryness of the load as often
as you wish and if you want remove some items before they are fully
dry. (This is particularly useful for a mixed load where you want to
iron some items, but others to be fully dried.)
You will need to press the START button after closing the door
to re-start the programme. See previous page.
At the end of the drying programme it may not be convenient to take
out the clothes immediately. Do not worry, the dryer will protect your
clothes from creasing by gently turning them over occasionally by
means of a few revolutions of the drum. At the same time, if you
have not cancelled the Alarm (Buzzer) a warning buzz will sound
intermittently to remind you that the clothes are ready to take out.