Hotpoint FTCL 87 User manual

Instruction booklet

Contents

Installation, 2-3

Where to put your dryer

Ventilation

Water drain

Levelling

Electrical connection

Before you start using your dryer

Warnings, 4-5

General safety

To minimise the risk of fire

Maintenance and Care, 6-7

Switching off the electricity

Cleaning the filter after each cycle

Cleaning the heat pump filter unit

Empty the water container after each cycle

Check the drum after each cycle

Cleaning the dryer

Dryer description, 8

The features

Control panel

Start and programmes, 9-13

Choosing a programme

Programmes Table

The controls

Laundry, 14

Sorting your laundry

Wash care labels

Drying times

Troubleshooting, 15

Assistance and guarantee, 16

Heat Pump system

Spare parts

Guarantee

Save energy and respect the enironment

Product data, 17

Recycling and Disposal

English

FTCL 87

TUMBLE DRYER

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booklet.

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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.

●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

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.

!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.

!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.

Installation

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.

Levelling your 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, adjust

the two front legs up or down,

until your dryer is level.

!WARNING: Before you use your dryer ensure that

it has been in an upright position for at least 6 hours.

Minimum gap 10mm

Minimum gaps

15mm picture A

picture B

Installation

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

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 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 heat pump filter unit

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).

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.

Maintenance and Care

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.

Cleaning the heat pump filter unit

Periodically (every 5 drying cycles) remove

the heat pump filter unit and clean any

build up of fluff from the surface of the filter.

However, we recommend that you clean

this filter after EVERY drying cycle to

optimise the dryers performance.

To removing the heat pump filter unit:

1. Unplug the dryer and open the door.

2. Pull open the heat pump filter unit cover

(see diagram on next page).

Release the 4 clips to the vertical position

then pull the filter unit towards you.

3. Separate the two parts

of the filter and clean

the surface of the filter.

!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 heat

pump filter unit.

Whenever you clean the heat pump filter

unit always clean any build up of fluff from

the surface of the metal plates.

4. Carefully clean this fluff

off with a damp cloth,

sponge or a vacuum

cleaner.

Never use your fingers.

5.Reassemble the two parts of the filter,

clean the seals and replace with the 4

clips in the horizontal position, make

sure that the catches are secure.

Maintenance and Care

Water container

Heat pump

filter unit cover

Clips

Filter

Heat pump

filter unit

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

heat pump 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).

Quick Tips

●Remember to clean the door filter and

heat pump 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.

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.

!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).

●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.

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.

Dryer Description

The Progress or Delay lights show you the status of

the programme, or the delay time when they flash.

During a delayed start the lights flash to show the

delay selected. When (not flashing) they show each

stage of the programme by the corresponding light

turning on (see Start and Programmes).

The Empty Water indicator light signals that the water

container should 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

(see The Controls).

Note: If the water bottle fills the indicator light flashes, the

heat is turned off and your clothes will not dry.

The Clean Filter light gives you 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 light gives you a reminder that

it is essential to clean the condenser at regular intervals

(see Maintenance and Care).

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, 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 or to Timed Drying (see Start and Programmes).

Use the DRYING LEVELS knob to set your required

dryness sensing level, or the TIMED DRYING knob to

select a drying time (see Start and Programmes).

The OPTION buttons/lights 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).

Note: This light also flashes amber during the Post

Care phase of a programme.

Control panel Empty Water

Light

PROGRAMMES

Knob

START/PAUSE

Button & Light

Indicator

Progress or Delay

Lights

OPTION

Buttons & Lights

Clean Filter

Light Clean Condenser

Light

DRYING LEVELS

Knob

TIMED

DRYING

Knob

ON/OFF

Button

The features Water container

Filter

Heat pump

filter unit cover

Rating plate

Model & Serial numbers

Heat pump filter unit cover handle

(Pull to open)

Air intake grille

Adjustable feet

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.

AUTO: Turn the selection knob to this position and the default sensing level will be

selected. Use this setting for the Standard Cotton programme to EU Regulation

392/2012 (for Default see Programmes Tables).

After selecting a programme that has a Sensor Dry option, turn the selection knob to the required

dryness sensing level. If the sensing option is not available with your selected programme, the

buzzer will beep three times.

!Some sensing programmes do not have all seven dryness level options available.

Timed Dry

First turn the PROGRAMMES knob to the Timed Dry position and turn the Timed Dry knob to your

required drying time (see Laundry).

Start and Programmes

Dryness Sensing Levels

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, or Timed Drying, 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.

!For full details of selections available for each

programme see the Programme Tables.

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.

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.

If you open the door to check your laundry you

will extend the drying time as the heat pump

compressor will not start for 5 minutes after you

close the door and press the Start/Pause button

(see The Controls).

(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.)

Note: During the Post Care phase this light

flashes Amber.

10. At the end of the drying cycle the End light comes

on and either :

- The buzzer will beep 3 times to let you know

that your programme is complete.

or - If you have selected the Crease Care option

and you do not take the items out immediately,

the items will tumble occasionally for 10

hours or until you open the door, the buzzer

will then beep 3 times to confirm the

programme is completed.

11. Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the filter

and replace it. Empty the water container and

replace it (see Maintenance).

12. Unplug the dryer.

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 Dryness Level AUTO

or Cupboard Dry (the standard/default starting configuration). It is the most efficient programme in terms of energy

consumption (to EU.392/2012).

Programme Options available

1Standard Cotton

5Anti Allergy

6Quick Dry

4Synthetics

Timed Drying

3Bed & Bath

ESSENTIAL PROGRAMMES - Programmes Table

2Shirts ✗ ✗

✗

✓

✗

✓

✗

✓

✗

✓

✗✓

✓

✗✓

✓

✓✓

✗✗

✗

✗✗✗

✗

✓

✓✗

✓

✓✓✓

✓✗

✓

Dryness Levels available

(default AUTO highlighted )

Delay Timer

Extra Care*

Crease Care

High Heat

Sensor Dry

●An Automatic programme

Damp Dry

Iron Dry

Hanger Dry Plus

Hanger Dry

Light Dry

Cupboard Dry

Extra Dry

Bed & Bath

●This is a programme for cotton towels and sheets.

●This programme will take about 170 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load 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.

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).

●This programme will take about 80 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load and the spin

speed used in your washer.

Low 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).

●This programme will take about 65 minutes, but may take longer depending on the size of the load 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.

This programme will take about 200 minutes but may take longer depending on the size of the load, and the spin

speed used in your washer if used on a wet load.

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 Low Heat option). This programme will take about 30 minutes.

Note: *Extra Care not available with dryness levels: Extra Dry , Cupboard Dry or Light Dry

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