AS 70 C - Tumble drier HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AS 70 C HOTPOINT

Where to put your dryer

Ventilation

Water drain

Electrical connection

Before you start using your dryer

Dryer description, 3

To open the door

The features

Control panel

Start and programmes, 4

Choosing a programme

Laundry, 5-6

Sorting your laundry

Wash care labels

Special clothing items

Drying times

Warnings and Suggestions, 7

General safety

Disposal

Saving energy and respecting the environment

Maintenance and Care, 8

Switching off the electricity

Cleaning the filter after each cycle

Empty the water container after each cycle

Check the drum after each cycle

Cleaning the condenser unit

Cleaning the dryer

Troubleshooting, 9

Service, 10

Spare parts

! Keep this instruction booklet on hand in order to refer to it when 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 informed about warnings and suggestions on how the appliance works. ! Read these instructions carefully; the following pages contain important information on installation and suggestions on how the appliance works.

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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.

Minimum gap 10mm

Minimum gaps 15mm

- 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. Make sure that the back vents are not obstructed.

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.

! 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.
! If using the dryer in a small or cold room some condensation could be experienced.

Door Reversal Instructions

Hinge Door catch Door latch Hinge

The door of your dryer is reversible and can easily be changed. Exchange diagonally hinge brackets and blanking screws. Exchange door latch and catch with their opposite blanking plates (see diagram above).

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 clip and hose from here...

Remove the existing clip and hose from position shown (see diagram).

...fit new hose and refit clip here.

Fit a suitable length of hose to the new location shown (see diagram) and refit clip.

! Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked when the dryer is in its final location.

Electrical connections

Make sure of the following before you insert the plug into the the electrical socket:

• The socket must be grounded.
• 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 supplied should be checked periodically and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this dryer and fitted only by authorised technicians (see Service). 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.

To open the door

Press and release the front panel in position shown Condenser Unit (cover open)

The features

Water container Rating plate Model & Serial numbers Air intake grille Condenser cover Condenser cover handle (Pull to open) Filter

Control panel

HEAT Button Empty Water Light Indicator START Button 1kg 40...60 2kg 59...78 3kg 70...90 1kg 30...40 3kg 56...70 5kg 80...90 7kg 120...140 Drying Guide AS70C TIMER Knob

The START button ◆ begins drying a selected programme (see Start and Programmes).

The HEAT button selects drying temperature (see Start and Programmes).

OUT: HIGH heat

IN: LOW heat

The Drying Guide allows you to consult a user friendly table of fabric types and load capacities.

Cottons

Synthetics

Acrylics and other delicates

The Empty Water indicator light 🔗 signals that the water container is full and must be emptied. The light will take a few seconds to go out after replacing the empty water container, the dryer must be running for this to happen.

Note: If the water container fills, the light illuminates, the heat is turned off and your laundry will not dry.

The TIMER knob sets a drying time.

Rotate it clockwise, never counter-clockwise, until the indicator is pointing to the drying time you want to select (see 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 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. Choose the drying time by checking the Drying Guide table for the type of fabric you are drying (see Laundry).
6. Set the temperature with the HEAT button.

7. Select a drying time by rotating the TIMER knob clockwise*.

8. Press the START button to begin.
   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 button in order to resume drying.

9. About 10 minutes before the programme is completed, it enters the final COOL TUMBLE phase (fabrics are cooled), which should always be allowed to complete.
10. 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.

Note: The COOL TUMBLE programme can be used to refresh fibres of clothing.

- Set the TIMER with the cool tumble symbol inline with the indicator at Step 5 above* if you need this feature.

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 order to eliminate as much excess water as possible.
  ! Do not load dripping wet clothes into the dryer.

Maximum load size

Do not load more than maximum capacity.

These numbers refer to dry weight:

Natural fibres: 7kg max (15lb)

Synthetic fibres: 3kg max (6.6lb)

! DO NOT overload the dryer as this could result in reduced drying performance.

Typical weights

Note: 1kg = 1000g 1lb = 16oz

Clothes
Blouse	Cotton	150g	5oz
	Other	100g	3oz
Dress	Cotton	500g	1lb 2oz
	Other	350g	12oz
Jeans		700g	1lb 6oz
10 nappies		1000g	2lb 3oz
Shirt	Cotton	300g	10oz
	Other	200g	7oz
T-Shirt		125g	4oz

Household Items
Duvet cover (Double)	Cotton Other	1500g	3lb 5oz
		1000g	2lb 3oz
Large Tablecloth		700g	1lb 6oz
Small Tablecloth		250g	9oz
Tea Towel		100g	3oz
Bath Towel		700g	1lb 6oz
Hand Towel		350g	12oz
Double Sheet		500g	1lb 2oz
Single Sheet		350g	12oz

At the end of a drying cycle, cottons could still be damp if you grouped cottons and synthetics together. If this happens simply give them an additional short period of drying.

- Note: The last 10 minutes of any time set is the Cool Tumble, so allow for this when setting the time, as this period will not dry your laundry.

Wash Care Labels

Look at the labels on your garments, especially when tumble drying for the first time. The following symbols are the most common:

○ May be tumble dried ⊗ Do not tumble dry ● Tumble dry at high heat setting ● Tumble dry at low heat setting

Items not suitable for tumble drying

• Articles that containing rubber or rubber-like materials or plastic film (pillows, cushions, or PVC rainwear), any other flammable articles or objects that contain flammable substances (towels soiled with hair spray).
  • Glass fibres (certain types of draperies)
• Items which have been dry cleaned
• Items with the ITCL Code ☒ (see Special clothing items). These can be cleaned with special at-home dry cleaning products. Follow instructions carefully.
• Large bulky items (quilts, sleeping bags, pillows, cushions, large bedspreads etc). These expand when drying and would prevent airflow through the dryer.

Special clothing items

Blankets and Bedspreads: acrylic items (Acilan, Courtelle, Orion, Dralon) must be dried with special care on LOW heat setting. Avoid drying for a long period of time.

Pleated or creased garments: read the manufacturer's drying instructions on the garment.

Starched articles: do not dry these with non-starched items. Make sure that as much of the starch solution is removed from the load as possible before placing it in the dryer. Do not over-dry: the starch will become powdery and leave your clothing limp, which defeats the purpose of starch.

Drying times

The table below presents APPROXIMATE drying times in minutes. Weights refer to dry garments:

Cottons High (full) Heat ⚙
Drying times 800-1000rpm in washing machine
		Half Load				Full Load
1kg	2kg	3kg	4kg	5kg	6kg	7kg
30-40	40-55	55-70	70-80	80-90	95-120	120-140
SyntheticLow (gentle) Heat ⚙
Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine
		Half Load			Full Load
1kg		2kg			3kg
40-50		50-70			70-90
Acrylics Low (gel ) Heat ⚙
Drying ti [T8TZ] on reduced spin in washing machine
Half Load				Full Load
1kg				2kg
40-60				55-75

Drying times 800-1000rpm in washing machine
		Half Load				Full Load
1kg	2kg	3kg	4kg	5kg	6kg	7kg
30-40	40-55	55-70	70-80	80-90	95-120	120-140

Drying times on reduced spin in washing machine
	Half Load	Full Load
1kg	2kg	3kg
40-50	50-70	70-90

The Ground Truth image displays a single, solid horizontal line. According to Rule 2 (UNDERSCORE & LINE RULES), if the GT contains lines used for stylistic emphasis or as background (like ruled paper), the OCR result must ignore them. The OCR content provided is "____", which consists of four underscores. This is incorrect because underscores are not equivalent to a solid line and are not permitted under the “Stylistic/Background Lines (Ignore)” rule. Outputting underscores for a stylistic line violates the rule and constitutes an error. Therefore, the OCR result is inconsistent with the Ground Truth.
The Ground Truth image displays a single, solid horizontal line. According to Rule 2 (UNDERSCORE & LINE RULES), if the GT contains lines used for stylistic emphasis or as background (like ruled paper), the OCR result must ignore them. The OCR content provided is "____", which consists of four underscores. This is incorrect because underscores are not equivalent to a solid line and are not permitted under the “Stylistic/Background Lines (Ignore)” rule. Outputting underscores for a stylistic line violates the rule and constitutes an error. Therefore, the OCR result is inconsistent with the Ground Truth.
The Ground Truth image displays a single, solid horizontal line. According to Rule 2 (UNDERSCORE & LINE RULES), if the GT contains lines used for stylistic emphasis or as background (like ruled paper), the OCR result must ignore them. The OCR content provided is "____", which consists of four underscores. This is incorrect because underscores are not equivalent to a solid line and are not permitted under the “Stylistic/Background Lines (Ignore)” rule. Outputting underscores for a stylistic line violates the rule and constitutes an error. Therefore, the OCR result is inconsistent with the Ground Truth.
The Ground Truth image displays a single, solid horizontal line. According to Rule 2 (UNDERSCORE & LINE RULES), if the GT contains lines used for stylistic emphasis or as background (like ruled paper), the OCR result must ignore them. The OCR content provided is "____", which consists of four underscores. This is incorrect because underscores are not equivalent to a solid line and are not permitted under the “Stylistic/Background Lines (Ignore)” rule. Outputting underscores for a stylistic line violates the rule and constitutes an error. Therefore, the OCR result is inconsistent with the Ground Truth.
The Ground Truth image displays a single, solid horizontal line. According to Rule 2 (UNDERSCORE & LINE RULES), if the GT contains lines used for stylistic emphasis or as background (like ruled paper), the OCR result must ignore them. The OCR content provided is "____", which consists of four underscores. This is incorrect because underscores are not equivalent to a solid line and are not permitted under the “Stylistic/Background Lines (Ignore)” rule. Outputting underscores for a stylistic line violates the rule and constitutes an error. Therefore, the OCR result is inconsistent with the Ground Truth.

! 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 tumble dryer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

- 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.

- Children must not be in proximity of the dryer when in use. 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.

- The appliance must be installed correctly and have proper ventilation. The air intake at the front of the dryer and rear vent behind 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 use liquid fabric softeners in the dryer, add it to the final rinse of your wash.

- Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry for maximum loads).

- Do not load items that are dripping wet.

- 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.

- Carefully check all instructions on clothing labels (see Laundry).

- Do not dry garments that have been treated with chemical products.

- Never dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances (cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes, wax removers and hair sprays), unless washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent.

- Do not tumble dry rubber, rubber backed articles and clothes, pillows fitted with foam rubber pads, foam (latex foam), rubber, plastic, shower caps, waterproof textiles, nappy pants or liners, polythene or paper.

• Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.
• Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures.
• Complete each programme with its Cool Tumble Phase.
• 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 after 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).

! 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.

Recycling and disposal information

As part of our continued commitment to helping the environment, we reserve the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.

• Disposing of the packaging material: follow local regulations, so the packaging can be recycled.
• To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door and plug - then cut off mains cable, flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket.

Disposal of old electrical appliances

The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected.

Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

Saving energy and respecting the environment

• Wring out 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 consumption costs (see Maintenance).

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). Removing the filter:

1. Pull the plastic grip of the filter upwards (see diagram).
2. Clean the filter and replace it correctly. Ensure the filter is fully located flush into the tumble dryer trim.
   ! Do not use the dryer without replacing the filter.

Empty the water container after each cycle

Pull the container out of the dryer and empty it into a sink or other suitable drain.

Replace the water container securely.

Always check and empty the container before you start a new drying programme.

Check the drum after each cycle

Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items (handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind.

Water container Filter Condenser unit Condenser cover Catches Handle Air intake

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 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^ counterclockwise then pull on the grip and remove from the dryer.

1. Clean the surface of the seals and replace, making sure that the catches have been secured.

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 and vents at the rear of the dryer, 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.

! Your dryer uses special bearing components which do not need lubrication.
! Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety (see Service).

Tap Rear Front Condenser unit

One day your dryer seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions:

Problem:

Possible causes / Solution:

The tumble dryer won't start.

• 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 TIMER knob has not been set properly (see Start and Programmes).
• The START button has not been pressed (see Start and Programmes).

Its taking a long time to dry.

• The filter has not been cleaned (see Maintenance).
• The water container needs emptying? The empty water light 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 or rear vents are obstructed (see Installation, and see Maintenance).
  • The items were too wet (see Laundry).
• The dryer was overloaded (see Laundry).

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 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 non-authorised person try to repair it could cause harm to one or more persons, could damage the machine and could invalidate the spare parts warranty.

Call an authorised technician if you experience problems while using the machine.

The spare parts have been designed exclusively for this appliance and not for other uses.

CE This appliance conforms to the following EC Directives:

• 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Equipment)
• 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

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AS70C AS70CX

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Minimale spleet 15mm