Hotpoint Ariston AQC9 4F5 T-Z1 (EU) - Manual (Page 66)

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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 waer”,
“Cupboard Dry” and “Hanger 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.