Hotpoint AQUALTIS TUMBLE DRYER, AQC9 BF7 instruction manual Programme knob

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The Controls

• Programme knob

! Warning, if after pressing the start button the programme knob position is changed, the new position will NOT change the programme selected.

To change programme press Start/Pause Button to pause the programme, the light flashes Amber, select new programme and any option, the light will then flash green. Press the Start/ Pause Button and the new programme will start.

•Option Buttons/ Lights

These buttons are used to customise the selected programme to your requirements. Not all options are available for all programmes (see Start and Programmes). If an option is not available and you press the button, the buzzer will beep three times. If the option is available there will be one beep and the option light next to the button lights to confirm the selection.

•ECO Light

This light is illuminated when you select programme options that will use less energy than the default setting. Examples are if you choose an Automatic or sensing programme or use a timed dry setting less than the default time. This light does not indicate that the optimum setting for energy use has been selected; it only shows you that your selected options will use less energy.

•Progress ( Drying, Cool tumble, ) Lights

The Progress lights show you the status of the programme. At each stage of the programme the corresponding light turns on.

•Delay Timer

The start of some programmes (see Start and Programmes) can be delayed for up to 24 hours (see The Display). Ensure the water bottle is emptied and the filter is cleaned before setting a delayed start.

•Extra Care

The Anti-ageing function for Cottons helps to maintain the brightness of your laundry for longer thanks to the use of the right drum rotation (reduced in the last part of cycle) and the correct drying temperature.

Note: It cannot be used with the “Ready to Wear”, “Cupboard Dry” and “Light Dry” dryness levels

•Sound

A buzzer sounds at the end of the drying cycle to signal that the programme has ended and the garments are ready to be removed. If you have selected the Crease Care option, this option is not available.

•Crease Care

When a delayed start and this option have been selected the clothes are tumbled occasionally during the delayed period to help prevent creases developing.

After end of the drying and cool tumble cycles, the clothes are occasionally tumbled to help prevent creases developing, should you not be available to remove the load immediately

after the programme is complete. The light is on during this phase after end of the cycle and the start/pause light flashes amber. flashes amber. If you have selected the Sound option, this option is not available.

•High Heat

When a drying time is selected, pressing this button sets a high heat drying and the indicator light above the button lights up.

• Empty Water Clean Filter Light “H2O”

(If you have plumbed your dryer to a drain the light can be ignored for the water bottle, as there is no need to empty the water container). When is on (not flashing) it reminds you to empty the water container. If the water container fills during a programme, the heater turns off and the dryer does a period of Cool Tumble then the light flashes and the buzzer sounds. You must empty the container and restart the dryer or the clothes will not dry. After re-starting the dryer the light will take a few seconds to go out. To avoid this always empty the water container each time you use the dryer (see Maintenance).

!Please note that you ALWAYS have to clean the filter even if you have plumbed your dryer to a drain.

•Door Opening

Opening the door (or pressing the Start/Pause Button) during a programme will stop the dryer and have the following effects. Note: The Start/Pause Light flashes Amber during the Post Care phase of a programme.

•During a delay phase the delay will continue to count down. The start button must be pressed to resume the delay programme. One of the delay lights will flash to show the current delay setting.

•The start button must be pressed to resume the programme. The progress lights will change to show the current status and the Start/Pause light will stop flashing and turn green.

•During the post creasecare phase of a drying program, the Programme will finish. Pressing the Start/Pause button will restart a new program at the beginning.

•Changing the Programmes knob will select a new programme and the Start/Pause Light will flash green. You can use this to select the “Refresh” programme to cool the clothes if you find them dry enough. Pressing the start/pause button to begin new Programme.

•Note

If you have a power cut, switch off the power or remove the plug. When power is restored, plug in the machine, press and hold the ON/OFF button until the dryer reactivates, then press Start/Pause button.

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