Hotpoint Aquarius TDC30 Instruction Manual

User Handbook

Aquarius Condenser

Tumble Dryer

You must read these instructions prior to using the

appliance and retain them for future reference.

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

Sorting your laundry 10

Items not suitable for drying 11

Items requiring special attention 12

Emptying the Water Container 13

Guide to Drying Times 14

Caring for your Dryer 15

If something goes wrong 16

If it Still Won’t Work 17

Service Cover 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

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

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!

Electrical Requirements

Supply

Changing

the fuse

Moulded plug

Changing

the plug

Rewirable plug

Changing the

mains cable

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed!

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.

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

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.

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 Water Container

(Empty after Each Load)

see "The Controls"

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

DOOR

LATCH

DOOR

CATCH

Stack it on your

Washing Machine

Door Reversal

Instructions

Where to put your dryer

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 rele-

vant heat setting

(see section “The

Controls”)

7. Select the

required programme

or drying time. (see

section “The

Controls”)

8. Press the

START switch to

commence the dry-

ing programme.

9. When finished

open the door and

take out the laun-

dry. Clean and

replace the fluff fil-

ter, and empty the

water container.

10.Switch off elec-

tricity 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

The ‘Cool Tumble’

phase

About 10 minutes before the programme is completed, the heating

elements will be switched off and the programme enters the final

‘Cool Tumble’ 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 to 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’.

The Controls

Heat Selection

Switch Start

switch

Empty water

light

Clean Filter

light

Drying

light

Timer

Control

The drying time for both heat settings is controlled by the timer. All you

have to do is turn the Timer Control clockwise until the required time

appears in line with the indicator.

NEVER WIND THE TIMER CONTROL ANTI-CLOCKWISE.

The “Guide to Drying Times” section will tell you how much time you’ll

need for various loads.

To select high heat (Cottons), the Heat Selection switch must be IN.

To select Low heat (Acrylics and Synthetics) the Heat Selection switch

must be OUT.

See section “Guide to Drying Times”.

Press and release the START button to commence a drying program

(The drying time must have been selected first).

This light glows during the drying part of the programme except for the

short periods during the drum reverse action.

When the door is opened this light will glow to remind you to clean the

filter.

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 water 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.

Setting the timer

Selecting the

required Heat

Setting

Starting the Dryer

Drying light

Clean Filter light

Empty Water

Light

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.

Sorting your laundry

1. Always separate laundry into the correct fabric groups before

washing and drying.

2. See that all zips are closed, hooks and eyes are fastened and

belt, strings etc. are tied loosely in bows, you will normally have

done this for each item before the washing stage.

3. It is important to extract as much water as possible from each

item before drying. This saves you time and money.

4. Make sure that the items to be dried are suitable for tumble

drying, or are not of a type requiring ‘special attention’ (see“Wash

Care Labels” section).

Your dryer will hold a load of 6kg (13lb) dry weight of natural fabrics.

if you are drying items of man-made fibres (synthetic or acrylics), the

maximum load should not exceed 3kg (6.6lb) dry weight.

This difference is that man-made fibres require more space to tumble-

dry without creasing.

To help you estimate how many items it takes to make up a drying

load, the charts below show the approximate weights of some every-

day washing items.

If you group small cotton or terry-towelling items with a synthetic

fabric load they could be damp at the end of the drying cycle. If this

happens simply give them an additional short period of drying to

finish them off.

Maximum

load size

Typical load

WARNING: CLOTHES SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED

DRIPPING WET

WARNING: DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT IN

REDUCED DRYING PERFORMANCE AND A POSSIBLE FIRE

HAZARD.

Clothes

Blouse Cotton 150g 5oz

Other 100g 31/2oz

Dress Cotton 500g 1lb 2oz

Other 350g 12oz

Jeans 700g 1lb 6oz

10 Nappies 1000g 2lb 3oz

Shirt Cotton 300g 101/2oz

Other 200g 7oz

T-Shirt 125g 41/2oz

Household Items

Duvet cover Cotton 1500g 3lb 5oz

(Double) Other 1000g 2lb 3oz

Large Tablecloth 700g 1lb 6oz

Small Tablecloth 250g 9oz

Tea Towel 100g 31/2oz

Bath Towel 700g 1lb 8oz

Hand Towel 350g 12oz

Double Sheet 500g 1lb 2oz

Single Sheet 350g 12oz

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