Hotpoint FTCF 87B User manual

Instruction booklet

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

English

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

15mm

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

accessories (see Service).

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

quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

!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.

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

Front

Condenser unit

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

OPTION

Buttons & Lights

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

9.59

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.

0:30

9:30

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.

10h

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

ESSENTIALS - Programmes Table

2Shirts

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Dryness Levels available

(default highlighted )

Delay Timer

Extra Care

Sound

Heat Level

Timed Dry

Sensor Dry

●An Automatic programme

- Medium

- Low

- High

- Medium

- Low

- High

- Medium

- High

- Medium

- High

Damp Dry

Iron Dry

Hanger Dry Plus

Hanger Dry

Light Dry

Cupboard Dry

Extra Dry

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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

7Jeans

10 Delicates

12 Baby

11 Duvets

9Silk

EXCLUSIVE - Programmes Table

8Wool

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Dryness Levels available

(default highlighted )

Delay Timer

Extra Care

Sound

Heat Level

Timed Dry

Sensor Dry

●An Automatic programme

Damp Dry

Iron Dry

Hanger Dry Plus

Hanger Dry

Light Dry

Cupboard Dry

Extra Dry

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

- Medium

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