Hotpoint AQCF 852 BU Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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Warnings and Suggestions
This 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
 The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
(cooling cycle) to ensure that the laundry is not damaged
due to excessive temperatures.
 This tumble dryer is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities , or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for there safety.
 This tumble dryer has been designed for home, and not
professional, use.
 Do not touch the appliance while barefoot or with wet
hands or feet.
 Unplug the machine by pulling on the plug, not the
cord.
 Children must not be in proximity of the dryer when in
use. 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.
 The appliance must be installed correctly and have
proper ventilation. The air intake at the front of the
dryer and rear vents behind the machine 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 use liquid fabric softeners in the dryer; add it to
the final rinse of your wash.
 Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry for maximum
loads).
 Do not load items that are dripping wet.
 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.
 Carefully check all instructions on clothing labels (see
Laundry).
 Do not dry garments that have been treated with
chemical products.
 Never dry articles that are contaminated with flammable
substances (Cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol,
kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes , wax
removers and hair sprays), unless washed in hot water
with an extra amount of detergent.
 Do not tumble dry rubber, rubber backed articles and
clothes, pillows fitted with foam rubber pads, foam (latex
foam), rubber, plastic, shower caps, waterproof textiles,
nappy pants or liners, polythene, or paper.
 Remove all objects from pockets, especially lighters
(risk of explosion).
 Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.
 Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures.
 Complete each programme with its cool tumble phase.
 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).
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.
Recycling and Disposal information
As part of our continued commitment to helping the
environment, we reserve the right to use quality recycled
components to keep down customer costs and minimise
material wastage.
 Disposal of packaging materials: follow local
regulations, so that packaging can be recycled.
 To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door
and plug - then cut off mains cable, flush with the
appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure
that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a
mains socket.
Disposal of old electrical appliances
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE),
requires that old household electrical appliances
must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted
municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected
separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling
of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on
human health and the environment. The crossed out
wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your
obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must
be separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer
for information concerning the correct disposal of their old
appliance.
Save energy and respect the environment
 Wring out all items to eliminate excess water before
tumble drying (if you use a washing machine first, select
a high spin cycle). Doing this will save time and energy
during drying.
 Always dry full loads - you save energy: single items or
small loads take longer to dry.
 Clean the filter after each use to contain energy
consumption costs (see Maintenance).