Start And Programmes; Choosing A Programme; Drying Times - Hotpoint Ariston FTCD 871 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

Start and Programmes

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 fi lter 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 the Display is not lit: Press the ON/OFF button
6. Press the Programmes Selection button that corresponds
with the type of fabric being dried by checking the
Programmes Table (see Programmes) as well as the
indications for each type of fabric (see Laundry).
- if the M button is selected; steps 7 and 8 are not required
(see below).
7. Choose Timed Drying or Dryness Levels option:
- If Timed Drying press and release the Timed button until
the required time is displayed.
or - To change from default dryness setting, press and
release the Dryness Levels button until required level is
indicated.
! See Programmes Table, for more details: availability of
Dryness Levels, Timed Dry and Options.
8.Set a delay time and other options if necessary (see The
Display).
9.Press the Start/Pause button
will show the estimated time to end. During the drying
programme, you can check on your laundry and take out
items that are dry while others continue drying. When you

Drying times

Drying times are approximate and may vary depending on the following:
• Amount of water retained by items after the spin cycle: towels and delicate items retain a lot of water.
• Fabrics: items of the same fabric, but with different texture and thickness may have different drying times.
• Amount of laundry: single items and small loads may take longer to dry.
• Drying: if items are to be ironed, they can be removed from the dryer while still slightly damp. Items that require complete
drying can be left longer.
• Heat setting.
• Temperature of the room: the lower the temperature of the room, the longer it will take for the dryer to dry clothing.
• Bulk: certain bulky items require special care during the drying process. We suggest removing these items and replacing them
in the dryer once they have been shaken out: repeat this procedure several times during the course of the drying cycle.
! Do not over-dry items.
All fabrics contain natural dampness which helps to keep them soft and fl uffy.
The drying times provided refer to the automatic Cupboard dry programmes.
The Timed drying settings are also indicated to enable you to select the most suitable timed option.
The weight refers to dry items.
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to begin. The display
close the door again, press the Start/Pause button
order to resume drying.
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).
10. During the last few minutes of Drying Programmes,
before the programme is completed, the fi nal COOL
TUMBLE phase is entered (fabrics are cooled), this phase
should always be allowed to complete.
11. At the end of the drying cycle a message is displayed:
- if
END OF CYCLE, CLEAN FILTER AND EMPTY WATER BOTTLE
is shown, the buzzer will beep 3 times (Note: If the SOUND
option was selected the buzzer beeps 3 times every 30
seconds for 5 minutes).
- if
END OF CYCLE, CREASE CARE
option has been selected and if you do not remove the
laundry immediately, the dryer will tumble occasionally for 10
hours or until you open the door, the buzzer will beep 3 times
to confi rm the programme is completed.
12. Open the door, take the laundry out, clean the fi lter and
replace it. Empty the Water Container and replace it (see
Maintenance).
13. Unplug the dryer.
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