Hotpoint Dryer User Manual

Please Read These Instructions First

Thank you for choosing a Hotpoint appliance. Please take some time to read this user manual before using your appliance, to ensure you know how to safely operate the controls and functions. Carefully follow all unpacking and installation instructions to ensure the appliance is correctly connected and fitted prior to use. Please write your product model and serial number on the last page of this user manual, and store in a safe location close to the appliance for easy future reference. This user manual may also be applicable for several other models. Differences between models will be listed. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our contact centre or find help and information online at www.hotpoint.com/register.

Explanation of Symbols Used Throughout This User Manual

• ? Read the instructions.
• ⚠️ DANGER! Warning against electric shock.
• ⚠️ WARNING! Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property.
• ⚠️ WARNING! Warning against hot surfaces.
• ⚠️ WARNING! Warning against scalding hazard.
• ℹ️ NOTE Important information or useful hints about usage.

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging wastes with the domestic waste or other wastes, discard them to the dedicated collection points designated by the local authorities.

⚠️ DANGER! Warning against fire hazard.

This product was manufactured using the latest technology in environmentally friendly conditions.

Important Safety Instructions

? This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual. Before using the appliance, read these safety instructions. Keep them nearby for future reference. These instructions and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be observed at all times. The manufacturer declines any liability for failure to observe these safety instructions, for inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect setting of controls.

Child Safety

Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept away from the appliance. Young children (3-8 years) should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised. Children from 8 years old and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use this appliance only if they are supervised or have been given instructions on safe use and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.

General Safety Warnings

⚠️ WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

⚠️ WARNING: Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers and items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber-backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer. Remove all objects from pockets, such as lighters and matches. Do not use the tumble dryer if industrial chemicals have been used to clean it.

⚠️ WARNING: Oil-soaked items should not be dried in the tumble dryer due to their high flammability.

⚠️ WARNING: Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step.

PERMITTED USE

CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external switching device, such as a timer, or separate remote controlled system.

NOTE: This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential environments.

Further Safety Precautions

⚠️ WARNING: This appliance is not for professional use. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

⚠️ WARNING: Do not store explosive or flammable substances (e.g. gasoline or aerosol cans) inside or near the appliance - risk of fire.

⚠️ WARNING: Do not load the machine above the maximum capacity (kg of dry cloth) indicated in the programme table.

⚠️ WARNING: Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

⚠️ WARNING: Take care that no lint or dust has accumulated around the dryer.

⚠️ WARNING: Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.

⚠️ WARNING: Do not overdry the laundry.

INSTALLATION

⚠️ WARNING: The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons - risk of injury. Use protective gloves to unpack and install - risk of cuts.

⚠️ WARNING: Installation, including water supply (if any), electrical connections and repairs must be carried out by a qualified technician. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual. Keep children away from the installation site. After unpacking the appliance, make sure that it has not been damaged during transport. In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest After-Sales Service. Once installed, packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.) must be stored out of reach of children - risk of suffocation. The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before any installation operation - risk of electric shock. During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable - risk of fire or electric shock. Only activate the appliance when the installation has been completed.

⚠️ WARNING: Install the dryer in rooms with adequate ventilation (open door, ventilation grid or slot larger than 500 cm²) in order to avoid the backflow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires. If the dryer is installed under a worktop, provide a distance of 10 mm between the upper panel of the dryer and any objects above it, and 15 mm between the sides of the appliance and the walls or furniture units adjacent to it.

Further Installation Precautions

⚠️ WARNING: If the dryer is installed near to a gas or coal stove, provide a heat insulating plate (85 cm x 57 cm) in between, as the side facing the stove is covered with aluminium foil.

⚠️ WARNING: Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for discharging fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.

⚠️ WARNING: The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer, in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted.

⚠️ WARNING: The appliance shall be placed against the wall to limit access to its rear side.

⚠️ WARNING: Take care not to use a carpet which obstructs ventilation openings in the base of the dryer.

If you want to stack the dryer on a washing machine, first contact our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer to verify the complete list of suitable models.

The stacking is only possible if the dryer is attached to the washing machine by means of the appropriate stacking kit available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. Instructions for the correct assembly are supplied with the stacking kit.

ELECTRICAL WARNINGS

⚠️ WARNING: It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging it if plug is accessible, or by a multi-pole switch installed upstream of the socket in accordance with the wiring rules and the appliance must be earthed in conformity with national electrical safety standards.

⚠️ WARNING: Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets or adapters. The electrical components must not be accessible to the user after installation. Do not use the appliance when you are wet or barefoot. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

⚠️ WARNING: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with an identical one by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard - risk of electric shock.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

⚠️ WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the power supply before performing any maintenance operation. To avoid risk of personal injury use protective gloves (risk of laceration) and safety shoes (risk of contusion); be sure to handle by two persons (reduce load); never use steam cleaning equipment (risk of electric shock).

Non-professional repairs not authorized by the manufacturer could result in a risk to health and safety, for which the manufacturer cannot be held liable. Any defect or damage caused from non-professional repairs or maintenance will not be covered by the guarantee, the terms of which are outlined in the document delivered with the unit.

⚠️ WARNING: Make sure that all lint traps are cleaned before starting any drying cycle.

DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS

The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol. ♻️

DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials. Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of household electrical appliances, contact your local authority, the collection service for household waste or the store where you purchased the appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations 2013 (as amended). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal.

Technical Specifications

* Min. height: Height with adjustable feet are closed.

** Max. height: Height with adjustable feet are opened maximum.

*** Dry laundry weight before washing.

**** Type label is located behind the loading door.

• Technical specifications of the dryer are subject to specification without notice to improve the quality of the product.
• Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly.
• Values stated on markers on the dryer or in the other published documentation accompanying with the dryer are obtained in laboratory in accordance with the relevant standards. Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the dryer, these values may vary.

Standard conformity and test information EU declaration of conformity / UK declaration of conformity

CE The development, manufacturing and sales phases of this product is conducted in conformity with the safety rules specified in all related .instructions of the European Union

UK CA The development, manufacturing and sales phases of this product is conducted in conformity with the safety rules specified in all related .instructions of the Great Britian

Policies, standard documentation, ordering of spare parts and additional product information can be found by:

Visiting our website doscs.hotpoint.eu and parts-selfservice.europeanappliances.com

Using QR Code

Alternatively, contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet). When contacting our After-sales Service, please state the codes provided on your product's identification plate.

2 Your Dryer

2.1 Overview

Diagram description:

• 1. Top panel
• 2. Control panel
• 3. Loading door
• 4. Kick plate opening button
• 5. Ventilation grids
• 6. Adjustable legs
• 7. In models where the tank is placed below, the water tank is inside the toe board
• 8. Type label
• 9. Lint filter
• 10. Water tank drawer (in models where the tank is placed above)
• 11. Power cord

2.2 Package Contents

• 1. Water drain hose *
• 2. Filter drawer spare sponge*
• 3. User Manual
• 4. Drying basket*
• 5. Drying basket user manual*
• 6. Water Filling Container*
• 7. Pure Water*
• 8. Fragrance Capsules Group*
• 9. Brush*
• 10. Filter cloth*

*Optional - may not be included, depends on model.

3 Installation

Before calling the nearest Authorized Service for the installation of the dryer, ensure that electrical installation and water drain is appropriate referring to the user's manual. If they are not suitable, contact a qualified electrician and technician to make necessary arrangements.

ℹ️ NOTE: Preparation of the dryer's location as well as the electrical and waste water installations is under customer's responsibility.

⚠️ WARNING: Prior to installation, visually check if the dryer has any defects on it. If the drier is damaged, do not have it installed. Damaged products cause risks for your safety.

3.1 Appropriate installation location

Install the dryer on a stable and level surface. Dryer is heavy. Do not move it by yourself.

• Operate your dryer in a well ventilated, dust-free environment.
• The gap between the dryer and the surface should not be reduced by the materials such as carpet, wood and tape.
• Do not cover the ventilation grills of the dryer.
• There must not be a lockable, sliding or hinged door that may block the opening of the loading door in the place where your dryer is to be installed.
• Once the dryer is installed, it should stay at the same place where its connections have been made. When installing the dryer, make sure that its rear wall does not touch anywhere (tap, socket, etc.).
• Your dryer can be operated at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C. If the operating conditions fall outside of this range, operation of the dryer will be adversely affected and it can get damaged.

⚠️ WARNING: The rear surface of the tumble dryer shall be placed against a wall.

⚠️ WARNING: This dryer is not able to be wall-mounted as it would be too too heavy for the walls.

⚡ DANGER! Do not place the dryer on the power cable.

3.2 Removing the transportation safety assembly

⚠️ WARNING: Remove the transportation safety assembly before using the dryer for the first time.

⚠️ WARNING: If the door swing side of your appliance can be modified, see the reversible door mounting instructions.

3.3 Connecting to the drain

You can directly drain accumulated water through the water drain hose supplied with the product instead of periodically draining the water collected in the water tank.

1. Pull hose at the behind of the dryer by hand in order to disconnect it from where it is connected. Do not use any tools to remove the hose.
2. Connect one end of the drain hose supplied with the dryer to the connection point from where you removed the hose of the product in previous step.
3. Connect the other end of the drain hose directly to the wastewater drain or to the washbasin.

ℹ️ NOTE:

• Water drain hose should be attached to a height of maximum 80 cm.
• Make sure that the water drain hose is not stepped on and it is not folded between the drain and the machine.
• If there is an accessories pack supplied with your product, please see the detailed description.

3.4 Adjusting the feet

Turn the feet to left or right until the dryer stands level and firmly.

3.5 Transportation of the dryer

Drain all water that has remained in the dryer. If direct water drain connection is made, then remove the hose connections.

⚠️ WARNING: We recommend carrying the dryer in upright position. If it is not possible to carry the machine in the upright position, we recommend carrying it by tilting towards the right side when looked from the front.

3.6 Changing the illumination lamp

In case an illumination lamp is used in your laundry dryer. To change the Bulb/LED used for illumination of your tumble dryer, call your Authorized Service. The lamp(s) used in this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination. The intended purpose of this lamp is to assist the user to place laundry in the tumble dryer in a comfortable way. The lamps used in this appliance have to withstand extreme physical conditions such as vibrations and temperatures above 50 °C.

4 Preparation

4.1 Laundry suitable for drying in the dryer

Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. Dry only the laundry having a label stating that they are suitable for drying in a dryer.

4.2 Laundry not suitable for drying in the dryer

Items with this symbol ? should not be dried in the dryer.

ℹ️ NOTE: Delicate embroidered fabrics, woollen, silk garments, delicate and valuable fabrics, airtight items and tulle curtains are not suitable for machine drying.

4.3 Preparing laundry for drying

• Laundry may be tangled with each other after washing. Separate the laundry items before placing them into the dryer.
• Dry garments having metal accessories such as zippers, inside out.
• Fasten the zippers, hooks and buckles and button sheets.

4.4 Things to be done for energy saving

• Spin your laundry at the highest speed possible when washing them. Thus, the drying time is shortened and energy consumption is reduced.
• Sort out the laundry depending on their type and thickness. Dry the same type of laundry together. For example thin kitchen towels and tableclothes dries earlier than thick bathroom towels.
• Follow the instructions in the user manual for programme selection.
• Do not open the loading door of the machine during drying unless necessary. If you must open the loading door, do not keep it open for a long time.
• Do not add wet laundry while the dryer is in operation.

For models with a condenser unit: clean the condenser once in a month or after every 30 operations regularly. .

Clean the filter periodically. Read the Maintenance and cleaning of filters for detailed information.

For models with flue unit: comply with the flue connection instructions and clean the flue.

During the drying process, air the room well where your tumble dryer is operating.

4.5 Correct load capacity

Follow the instructions in the "Programme selection and consumption table". Do not load more than the capacity values stated in the table.

Following weights are given as examples.

*Dry laundry weight before washing.

5 Operating the product

5.1 Control Panel

1. On/Off / Program selection button

2. Start / Stand-by button

3. End Time button

4. Drying Level Button

5. Buzzer volume / Time programs selection button

5.2 Symbols

• Tank full
• Filter cleaning
• Filter drawer / Heat exchanger cleaning
• Child-proof lock
• Mute
• On/Off
• Start / Pause
• Time Delay

5.3. Preparation of drying machine

• Plug the drying machine.
• Open the loading door.
• Place the laundry to the drying machine without jamming them.
• Push and close the loading door.

⚠️ WARNING: Ensure that no laundry is jammed to the loading door.

Select the desired program using the On/Off/ Program selection knob, the machine will turn on.

ℹ️ NOTE: Selecting a program using the On/Off/ Program selection button does not mean that the program started. Press the Start / Stand-by button to start the program.

5.4 Program selection and consumption chart

Energy consumption values

* "Cottons Eco programme" used at full and partial load is the standard drying programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates, that this programme is suitable for drying normal wet Cottons laundry and that it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for Cottons.

* : Energy Label standard program (EN 61121) All values in the table are determined according to EN 61121 standard. Consumption values may vary from the values in the chart depending on laundry type, wringing speed, ambient conditions and voltage levels.

Auxiliary functions

Buzzer / time

Drying machine makes an audible warning when the program is completed. If you don't want the machine to make an audible warning, press the "Buzzer / Time" button. When you press the Buzzer/Time button, a light will illuminate and no audible warning will be made when the program ends.

ℹ️ NOTE:

• You can select this function before or after the program starts.
• Buzzer/Time button is used to adjust program duration while the Rack/Time programs are selected.

Drying Level

Drying Level button is used for adjusting to desired dryness level. Program duration may change depending on the selection.

ℹ️ NOTE: You can activate this function only prior to start of program.

Ending In

You can delay the end time of the program up to 24 hours with Ending In function.

1. Open the loading door and place the laundry.
2. Select the drying program.
3. Press the Ending In button and set the delay time you wish. Ending In LED will illuminate. (When pressed and hold the button, Ending In proceeds non-stop).
4. Press the Start / Stand-by button. End Time countdown starts. ":" Separator in the middle of displayed delay time flashes.

ℹ️ NOTE: You can add or remove laundry within end time. Displayed time is the sum of normal drying time and end time. End Time LED will turn off at the end of countdown, drying starts and drying LED will illuminate.

Changing the end time

If you want to change the duration during the countdown:

Cancel the program by turning the On/Off/ Program selection knob. Select the program you want and repeat the End Time selection process.

Cancelling the end time function

If you want to cancel the end time countdown and start the program immediately:

Cancel the program by turning the On/Off/ Program selection knob. Select the program you want and press the Start/Stand-by button.

5.6 Warning indicators

ℹ️ NOTE: Warning indicators may vary depending on the model of your dryer.

Filter cleaning

When the program is completed, the warning indicator for filter cleaning turns on.

Water tank

When the program is completed, the warning indicator to empty the water tank turns on. If the water tank fills up while the program continues, the warning indicator starts flashing and the machine goes into stand-by. In this case, empty the water tank and start the program by pressing the Start / Stand-by button. Warning indicator turns off and program resumes.

Filter drawer / Heat exchanger cleaning

When the programme is finished, the cleaning symbol of the heat exchanger or filter drawer may light up.

5.7 Starting the program

Press the Start/Stand-by button to start the program. Start/Stand-by and Drying indicators will illuminate to indicate that program started.

5.8 Child Lock

The drying machine has a child lock which prevents the program flow from being interrupted when the buttons are pressed during a program. When the child lock is activated, all buttons on the panel except the On/Off/Program selection knob are deactivated.

Press the Ending In and Buzzer buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to activate the child lock. The child lock has to be deactivated to be able to start a new program after the current program is finished or to be able to interfere with the program. To deactivate the child lock, keep the same buttons pressed for 3 seconds.

ℹ️ NOTE:

• When the child lock is activated, the child lock warning indicator on the screen turns on.
• Child lock deactivates when the drying machine is turned off and on by the On/Off/Cancel knob.

ℹ️ NOTE: When the drying machine runs and the child lock is active, it beeps twice when the program selection knob is turned. If the child lock is deactivated without returning the program selection knob to its previous position, program will terminate due to the change in the program selection knob position.

5.9 Changing the program after it is started

You can change the program you selected to dry your laundry with a different program after the drying machine starts running.

• For instance, select Extra Dry program by turning the On/Off/Program selection knob to select Extra Dry instead of Iron Dry.
• Press the Start/Stand-by button to start the program.

Adding and removing clothes during stand-by

If you want to add or remove clothes to/from the drying machine after the drying program starts:

• Press the Start/Stand-by button to put the drying machine in Stand-by state. The drying operation stops.
• Open the loading door while in Stand-by state, and close the door after you remove or add laundry.
• Press the Start/Stand-by button to start the program.

ℹ️ NOTE:

• Adding laundry after the drying operation starts may cause the dried laundry inside the machine to mix with wet laundry and leave the laundry damp at the end of operation.
• Adding or removing laundry during drying may be repeated as many times as you wish. But this operation continuously interrupts the drying operation, and thus increases program duration and energy consumption. So, it is recommended to add laundry before the program starts.
• If a new program is selected by turning the program selection knob while the drying machine is in stand-by, the running program terminates.

⚠️ WARNING! Do not touch the inner surface of the drum while adding or removing clothes during a continuing program. The drum surface is hot.

5.10 Cancelling the program

If you want to cancel the program and terminate the drying operation for any reason after the drying machine starts running, turn the On/Off/Cancel knob, the program will be cancelled.

⚠️ WARNING! The inside of the drying machine shall be extremely hot when you cancel the program during machine operation, so run the refresh program to allow it to cool down.

5.11 End of program

When the program ends, the Fibre Filter Cleaning and Water Tank warning symbols on the program observation indicator turn on. Loading door may be opened and the dryer machine becomes ready for another run. Bring the On/Off/Program selection knob to On/Off position to turn the drying machine off.

ℹ️ NOTE: If the laundry is not removed after the program is completed, the wrinkle prevention function activates for 2 hours to prevent the laundry inside the machine to get wrinkled. The program tumbles the laundry with 10-minute intervals to prevent them from wrinkling.

ℹ️ NOTE:

• The time shown in the display will change depending on the type of laundry, the spin cycle, and the ambient conditions.
• The machine detects how dry the laundry throughout the program, calculates the drying time, and continually updates it.
• The dryer's operating time can be increased or decreased and repeated several times before completing the program. This is normal.

6 Maintenance and cleaning

Service life of the product extends and frequently faced problems decrease if cleaned at regular intervals.

6.1 Lint Filter / Loading Door Inner Surface

Lint and fiber released from the laundry to the air during the drying cycle are collected in the Lint Filter.

⚠️ WARNING: Always clean the lint filter and the inner surfaces of the loading door after each drying process.

ℹ️ NOTE: You can clean the lint filter housing with a vacuum cleaner.

To clean the lint filter:

• Open the loading door.
• Remove the lint filter by pulling it up and open the lint filter.
• Take out the filters and clean them by removing the lint from their surfaces with your hand or a cloth or using a vacuum cleaner, then put them back in place.
• The lint should be thrown in the garbage bin and not washed through the drain in order to avoid spreading microplastics in the used water system.

Clean the entire inner surface of the loading door and loading door gasket with a soft damp cloth.

6.2 Cleaning the sensors

There are temperature sensors in the dryer that detect whether the laundry is dry or not.

To clean the sensors:

• Open the loading door of the dryer.
• Remove the lint filter by pulling it up.
• Clean the sensor with your hand if any fluff accumulation on it.

ℹ️ NOTE:

• Clean the sensor 4 times a year.
• Do not use metal tools when cleaning the sensor.
• Allow the machine to cool down if it is still hot due the drying process.

⚠️ WARNING! Never use solvents, cleaning agents or similar substances for cleaning due to the risk of fire and explosion!

6.3 Draining the water tank

Dampness of the laundry is removed and condensed during drying process and the water that arises accumulates in the water tank. Drain the water tank after each drying cycle.

⚠️ WARNING! Condensed water is not drinkable! Never remove the water tank when the programme is running!

If you forget to drain the water tank, the machine will stop during the subsequent drying cycles when the water tank is full and the Water Tank warning symbol will flash. If this is the case, drain the water tank and press Start / Pause button to resume the drying cycle.

To drain the water tank:

1. Remove the water tank in the drawer or container carefully.
2. Drain the water in the tank.

If there is lint accumulation in the funnel of the water tank, clean it under running water.

Place the water tank into its seat.

ℹ️ NOTE: If the direct water draining is used as an option, there is no need to empty the water tank.

6.4 For the condenser;

ℹ️ NOTE: Clean the condenser after every 30 drying cycles or once a month.

To clean the condenser:

• If a drying process has been carried out, open the door of the machine and wait until it cools down.
• Unlock the 2 condenser locks after opening the kick plate.
• Pull out the condenser.
• Clean the condenser by applying pressurized water with a shower armature and wait until the water drains.
• Place the condenser in its housing. Fasten the 2 locks and make sure that they are seated securely.
• Close the kick plate cover.

7 Troubleshooting

Drying operation takes too long.

Fibre filter pores might be clogged. >>> Wash the filter with warm water.

Filter drawer might be clogged. >>> Clean the sponge and filter cloth (if any) in the filter drawer. (for the products with a heat pump)

The condenser might be blocked. >>> Wash the condenser. (for the products with a condenser)

The ventilation grills in front of the machine may be closed. >>> Remove any objects in front of the ventilation grills that blocks air.

Ventilation may be inadequate because the area the machine is installed in is too small. >>> Open the door or windows to prevent the room temperature from rising very high.

A lime layer may have accumulated on the humidity or temperature sensors. >>> Clean the humidity or temperature sensors.

Excessive amount of laundry might be loaded. >>> Do not load the drying machine excessively.

Laundry might not have been wrung adequately. >>> Perform a higher speed wringing on the washing machine.

Clothes come out damp after drying.

A program not suitable for the laundry type may have been used. >>> Check the maintenance labels on the clothes and select a program suitable for the clothes' type or use time programs as extra.

Fibre filter pores might be clogged. >>> Clean the filter. Refer to the Maintenance and cleaning section.

The condenser might be blocked. >>> Wash the condenser. (for the products with a condenser)

Filter drawer might be clogged. >>> Clean the sponge and filter cloth (if any) in the filter drawer. (For the products with a heat pump)

Excessive amount of laundry might be loaded. >>> Do not load the drying machine excessively.

Laundry might not have been spun adequately. >>> Perform a higher spin speed setting on the washing machine.

Drying machine does not turn on or program cannot be started. Drying machine does not run after it is configured.

Power plug might be unplugged. >>> Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

Loading door might be open. >>> Ensure that the loading door is properly closed.

A program might not be set or Start/Stand-by button might not be pressed. >>> Check that the program is set and it is not in Stand-by position.

Child lock may be activated. >>> Turn off the child lock.

Program terminated prematurely for no reason.

Loading door might not be closed completely. >>> Ensure that the loading door is properly closed.

There might be a power outage. >>> Press the Start/Stand-by button to start the program.

Water tank may be full. >>> Empty the water tank.

Clothes have shrunk, hardened or spoiled.

A program not suitable with the laundry type might have been used. >>> Check the maintenance labels on the clothes and select a program suitable for the clothes.

The lighting inside the drying machine does not turn on. (For models with a lamp)

Drying machine might not be turned on with the On/Off button or program might not be selected for machines without an On/Off button. >>> Make sure that the drying machine is turned on.

Lamp might be malfunctioning. >>> Contact Authorized Service to replace the lamp.

Filter cleaning warning symbol/LED is on/flashing.

Fibre filter might not be cleaned. >>> Clean the filter.

The filter slot might be clogged with lints. >>> Clean the filter slot.

A layer of fluff might have accumulated clogging up the lint filter pores. >>> Clean the filter. Refer to the Maintenance and cleaning section.

The condenser might be blocked. >>> Wash the condenser.

Water drips from the loading door.

Fibres might have gathered on the inner sides of the loading door and the loading door gasket. >>> Clean the inner surfaces of the loading door and the loading door gasket surfaces.

Loading door opens by itself.

Loading door might not be closed completely. >>> Push the loading door until the closing sound is heard.

Water tank warning symbol / led is on/flashing.

Water tank may be full. >>> Empty the water tank.

Water discharge hose might have collapsed. >>> If the product is connected directly to the water drain check the water discharge hose.

Steam symbol is flashing. (For the products with a steam function)

Steam tank may be empty => Fill the steam tank with distilled or condensed water.

Steam programs do not start (For the products with a steam function)

Steam tank may be empty, steam tank warning icon may light up on the screen => Fill the steam tank until the steam icon goes off.

Wrinkles are not removed with wrinkle removing program. (For the products with a steam function)

Excess amount of laundry may have been placed => Place specified amount of laundry.

Steam application time may be selected in low level => Choose a program with high amount of steam.

After completion of the program, the laundry may have stayed in the machine for a long time => Take the laundry out as soon as the program finishes, and hang it out.

Laundry odour not lessened with the odour removal program. (For the products with an odour removal program)

Excess amount of laundry may have been placed => Place specified amount of laundry.

Steam application time may be selected in low level => Choose a program with high amount of steam.

⚠️ WARNING! If the problem persists after following the instructions in this section, contact your vendor or an Authorized Service. Never try to repair your product yourself.

ℹ️ NOTE: In an event that you encounter an issue on any part on your appliance, you can ask for a replacement by contacting the authorized service with the appliance model number.

ℹ️ NOTE: Operating the appliance with non-authentic parts may lead the appliance to malfunction. Manufacturer and distributor are not liable for malfunctions resulting from using non-authentic parts.

8 Electrical Connection

Make sure that you have an earthed power outlet socket rated at 13 amps (minimum).

8.1 Attention!

When installed, the socket must be reachable after installation, or a separate switch (which can disconnect the two poles) must be used in the installation. Check for suitability. For a permanent connection, a master switch with at least 3mm contact clearance and minimum 13 A rating must be used.

8.2 Electrical requirements

Before you insert the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown in the rating label corresponds to your electricity supply.

We recommend that this appliance be connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched and fused socket in a readily accessible position. Should the mains lead of the appliance become damaged or need replacing at any time, it must be replaced by a special purpose made mains lead which can only be obtained from an Authorised Service Agent.

⚠️ WARNING! This appliance must be earthed.

If the fitted moulded plug is not suitable for your socket, then the plug should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted.

The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating must be used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement fuse cover has been fitted. Colour of the replacement fuse cover must be the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are available from any good electrical store.

In order to avoid hazards, damaged supply cord should be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified people.

Built-under installation: This appliance can be installed under a worktop.

⚠️ WARNING! Do not operate without the top cover fitted. Risk of injury.

8.3 Fitting a different plug

❗ IMPORTANT! As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:

1. Connect the green - yellow or green (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug marked 'E' or with the symbol ? or coloured green and yellow or green.
2. Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug marked 'N' or coloured black.
3. Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug marked 'L' or coloured red.

With the alternative plugs a 13A fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician.

Diagram showing plug wiring: Green and yellow or green wire to Earth terminal. Blue wire to N terminal. Brown wire to L terminal.

8.4 Washer/dryer combination

Do not stack washing machine on top of the tumble dryer. This would damage both appliances and guarantees would become void. It is also unsafe to stack an appliance on top of another without using a suitable and approved stacking kit obtained from the manufacturer of the appliances.

• A special stacking kit is required as an optional extra please contact customer service.

PRODUCT FICHE

Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 392/2012

(1) Scale from A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient)

(2) Energy consumption 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 per cycle will depend on how the appliance is used.

(3) "Cotton cupboard dry programme" used at full and partial load is the standard drying programme to which the information in the label and the fiche relates, that this programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and that it is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton.

(4) Scale from G (least efficient) to A (most efficient)

(5) Weighted average value - LWA expressed in dB(A) re 1 pW