Hotpoint Ariston FTCD 972 User manual

First time you turn on your dryer

you must select your preferred

language see Display

English,1

Contents

Installation, 2

Warnings, 4

Care and Maintenance, 6

Control Panel, 8

Laundry, 8

The Display, 9

Start and Programmes, 11

Troubleshooting, 15

Service, 16

TUMBLE DRYER

FTCD 972

Instruction booklet

This symbol reminds you to read this

instruction manual.

!Keep this manual at hand for immediate reference whenever

necessary. Always store this manual close to the tumble dryer

and remember to pass it on to any new owners when selling

or transferring the appliance, so they may familiarise with the

warnings and suggestions herein contained.

!Read these instructions carefully: the following pages contain

important information on installation and useful suggestions for

operating the appliance.

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Where to put your dryer

• Place your dryer at a

distance from gas ranges,

stoves,heaters,orcooktops

becauseflamescandamage

the appliance. The dryer

should be installed in an

ambient room temperature

of between 20 to 23°C

for optimum performance.

But will function if the room is between 14 and

30°C. If you are going to install the appliance

under a work counter, be sure to leave a 10 mm

space between the top and any other objects

on or above the machine and a 15 mm space

between 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 will be experienced.

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.

H<1m

Fig. A Fig. B

Water Drain

Ifthemachineispositionedclosetoadrainitispossibletodrainthe

condensed water directly without using the waterbottle. In which

case it is no longer necessary to empty the water bottle at the end

ofeachcycle.IftheDryerispositionedaboveorclosetoaWashing

Machine the same drainage can be used. Just remove the tube

indicated in figure A and connect it to the drainage. If the drainage

is further away than the length of the tube it is possible to buy and

connect a tube of the same diameter and the necessary length in

order to reach the drain. To install the new tube just substitute the

existing one as indicated in figure Binserting it in the same place.

!The drain tube has to be below 1 m from the bottom of

the Dryer.

! Once the Dryer has been installed please assure that

the drain tube is not bent or kinked.

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.

! If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable

type, then the cut-off plug must be disposed of

safely. DO NOT leave it where it can be inserted

into a socket and create a shock hazard.

! The power must 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. (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.

Levelling the tumble dryer

The dryer must be installed level for correct

operation.

When you have installed your dryer in its final

location check that it is level first side-to-side,

then front to back. If the dryer is not level,

Installation

10 mm

15 mm 15 mm

This household tumble drier is a Condenser

The weighted Annual Energy Consumption (AEc)* kWh 1) 259.3

This household tumble drier is a Automatic

Energy consumption full load; Edry - kWh 2) 2.19

Energy consumption partial load; Edry½ - kWh 2) 1.17

Power consumption: off-mode (Po) - Watts 0.17

Power consumption: left-on mode (Pl) - Watts 3.27

Prog. Time - weighted (Tt) full & partial load - minutes 3) 187

Full load (Tdry) - minutes 250

Partial load (Tdry½) - minutes 140

weighted (Ct) full & partial load 3) 81

full load (Cdry) 81

partial load (Cdry½) 81

Airborne acoustical noise emissions - dB(A) re 1 pW 70

Programme time in minute, for program “Synthetics” full load

Partial load for program “Synthetics” N/A

Average condensation efficiency - %

1) "Standard cotton” at full and partial load is the standard programme to which the

information in the label and the fiche relates. The standard cotton program is

suitable to dry at cupboard level (0%) cotton laundry and is the most efficient

programme in terms 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) Weighted average of 3 cycles at full load and 4 cycles at half load.

Regulation 932/2012.

Energy consumption in kWh, for program “Synthetics” full load

0.68

Energy efficiency class on a scale from A+++ (low consumption)

to D (high consumption)

A++

Duration of the 'left-on mode' for power management system -

minutes

Condensation efficiency class on a scale from G (least efficient) to

A (most efficient)

Product Data - Regulation 392/2012.

Brand

HOTPOINT/ARISTON

Model

FTCD 972 6HM1 (IT)

Rated capacity of cotton laundry for the "standard cotton

programme" at full load - kg

9.0

Maximum load sizes: 9kg

adjust the two legs up or down until your

dryer is level.

Preliminary information

Once you’ve installed your dryer and before you use it, clean

the inside of the drum to remove any dust that could have

accumulated during transportation.

Warning ! Before you use your dryer ensure that its has

been in a upright position for at least 6 hours.

Warnings

!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 Heat Pump filter 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 withhair 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 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

consumption costs (see Maintenance).

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

longer 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

(handkerchiefs) 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

Remove the water container and

empty it into a sink or other

suitable drain outlet, then

replace it correctly.

Always check the water

container 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 Heat Pump Filter Unit

• Periodically (every 5 drying cycles) remove

Heat pump filter unit and clean any build up

of fluff from the surface of the filter by rinsing

it under running water or with your vacuum

cleaner.

We however recommend that you clean this

filter after every drying cycle to optimize the

dryers performance.

To remove Heat pump

filter unit:

1. Unplug the dryer and

open the door.

2. Remove the filter unit

by rotating the 4 clips

to the vertical position

then pulling the filter

unit towards you.

3. Separate the two

parts of the filter unit and clean the surface of

the filter.

!Warning: The front of

the heat pump is made

from thin metal plates.

Take care that you do

not damage these or cut

yourself when cleaning,

removing or replacing

the filter unit.

4.Whenever you clean the Heat pump filter

unit always clean any build up of fluff from

Care and maintenance

the surface of the metal

plates. Carefully clean

this fluff off with a damp

cloth,sponge or vacuum

cleaner. Never use your

Fingers.

5. Assemble the two

parts of the filter clean

the surface of the

seals and replace with the 4 clips into the

horizontal position, sure that the catches

have been secured.

Cleaning the tumble dryer

• The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be

cleaned 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 Heat pump filter unit 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

mechanical parts work safely (see Assistance).

Water container

Heat pump

filter unit

Cover

Catches

Filter

Handle

Air intake

Heat Pump Protection System

The heat pump system has a compressor protection

feature that operates if you open the door or there is a

power disruption or if you turn off the dryer. This system

will prevent the heat pump compressor from starting for

5 minutes after the door is closed and the programme is

started.

Quick Tips

!Remember to clean your filter and Heat

Pump filter unit after each load.

! Remember to empty your water container

after each load.

! Doing this will keep your machine working

at its BEST!

Model & Serial numbers Rating plate

Adjustable feet

Control panel

PROGRAMME

Selection Buttons Display Unit

ON/OFF

Button CHILD LOCK &

OPTIONS

Buttons & Lights

START/PAUSE

Button & Light

The ON/OFF button : - if pressed when the dryer is

running: If the display shows TURNING OFF the dryer

stops. If the display shows PRESS AND HOLD , hold the

botton and the display counts down 3, 2, 1 and then stops.

Press and hold again for more than 3 seconds, the display

brieﬂy shows POWER ON .

The PROGRAMME selection buttons set the programme:

press the button corresponding to the programme you

want to select (see Start and Programmes).

The OPTION buttons/indicators: these buttons select

available options for your selected programme (see The

Controls). The indicators on the display unit next to the

bottom buttons light to show that the option has been

selected.

The START/PAUSE button/light starts a selected

programme. When a programme is running, pressing this

button in pauses the programme, there will be one beep,

the display will show PAUSE and the dryer stops.

The light is green when the programme is running, ﬂashing

Sorting laundry

• Check the symbols on the care labels of the various gar-

ments 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

Laundry

amber if the programme has been paused or ﬂashing

green if on standby waiting to start a programme (see

Start and Programmes).

Note: This light also ﬂashes amber during the Post

Care phase of a programme.

The Display Unit gives warnings and information about

the programme selected and its progress (see next page).

The CHILD LOCK button/icon : Press and hold this

button after selecting your programme and any options,

this prevents the programme settings from being changed,

the display will brieﬂy show LOCKED . When the icon

is lit, the other buttons are disabled. Hold the button to

cancel and the icon will go out, the display will brieﬂy show

UNLOCKED .

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 display brieﬂy shows POWER ON , and the dryer

then reactivates.

!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.

The Display

Selecting your language The ﬁrst time you turn on your dryer you should select your preferred language

from the available list.

Understanding the display

Programme selection and display

The selected programme is shown on the ﬁrst line of the display, this message is shown while the programme is running.

Eight of the buttons have two selections, press the button once for the ﬁrst choice and press again for the second choice, your

selected programme is displayed. The ﬁnal button selects My Cycle.

My Cycle. When you select the My Cycle button the Display will show your selected programme with ‘M’ before its

name. ie. M STANDARD COTTON (see Start and Programmes).

Dryness levels

During programme selection for an automatic programme that has different dryness levels available (see Programmes

Table).

The second line of the display shows the dryness level you require, for each press of the Dryness Level button the next

option from the list below is selected and displayed. The display also shows 1 to 7 bars depending on your selection and

these are displayed during the programmes progress.

! Some automatic programmes do not allow the dryness level to be changed or do not have all the dryness level options.

To change: the language current selection must ﬂash, on the ﬁrst

line of the display.

- Press the On/Off button to turn off the display then press and hold

all 3 buttons: Heat Level, Timed Dry, and Sensor Dry for

5 seconds.

- Press the Heat Level or the Timed Dry button to scroll up or

down through the list.

- When your required language is ﬂashing on the top line of the

display, pressing the Sensor Dry button will select your choice.

DAMP

IRON DRY

HANGER PLUS

HANGER DRY

LIGHT DRY

CUPBOARD DRY

EXTRA DRY

Dries your items ready to be ironed using a machine or rotary ironer.

Dries your items ready to be ironed with a hand iron.

Dries your delicate items ready to be hanged for ﬁnal drying.

Dries your items ready to be hanged for ﬁnal drying.

Dries your delicate items ready to be put away.

Dries your items ready to be put away.

Dries your clothes ready to be worn.

Programme progress

The second line of the display shows the status of the programme as it progresses:

(long messages scroll across the line)

(if option Crease Care selected)

DRY

COOL TUMBLE

HEATING

READY

END OF CYCLE, CREASE CARE

END OF CYCLE, CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE

The Display

Timed drying

After selecting a programme that has a Timed Dry

option, press the Timed button and the display will

increment the selected time, each time you press and

release the button (see Start and Programmes).

Delay and Time to End

Some programmes can have a delayed start (see

Start and Programmes). Press the , Delay

button and the icon ﬂashes.

Each press of the Delay button advances the

delay setting in 1 hour increments, from:

to ,then and then after a couple of

seconds cancels the delay.

The delay time is shown on the display next to the Delay button.

The display counts down the minutes of the delay period after the Start/Pause button is pressed. The second line of the

display shows STARTS IN

You can change or cancel the delay time selected anytime if you wish.

After the Start/Pause button is pressed the Delay or Time to End is displayed in hours and minutes and counts down each

minute.

Time to End

After the delay period ﬁnishes, or for all the programme if delay not selected, this part of the display will show:

- the estimated time to the end of the programme, for automatic programmes

- the actual time remaining during a timed programme

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 colons between the hours and minutes in the display ﬂash to show the time is counting down.

Each press reduces the time duration and number of available time options depending on the programme/material

selected.

The Timed Dry icon is displayed next to the time..

The selected time remains displayed after the programme starts, but can be changed anytime you wish.

My Cycle button:

First time you press this button the display will show PRESS AND HOLD TO STORE

After selecting your favorite programme and options you can save these settings by pressing and holding in the My Cycle

button for at least 5 seconds, the top line will show a ﬂashing Mfollowed by the selected programme. The

buzzer will then beep and the second line of the display shows MEMORY

The next time you need this programme press the M, button, then the Start/Pause button (and this programme will run.

If you wish, you can change your stored favorite, by selecting a new programme and/or options and press and hold

in the Mbutton (as above).

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