Maintenance And Care; Switching Off The Electricity; Cleaning The Filter After Each Cycle; Check The Drum After Each Cycle - Hotpoint Ariston TCD851 AX Folleto De Instrucciones

Maintenance and Care

Switching off the electricity

! Unplug your dryer when not using it, when cleaning
it and during all maintenance operations.
Clean the filter after each cycle
The filter is an important part of your dryer:
it accumulates lint and fluff that is formed while drying.
When finished drying, clean the filter by rinsing it
under running water or with your vacuum cleaner.
Should the filter become clogged up, the airflow inside
the dryer will be seriously compromised: drying times
lengthen and you will consume more energy. It may
also damage your dryer.
The filter is found in front of the dryer trim (see diagram).
Removing the filter:
1. Pull the plastic grip of the filter upwards (see diagram).
2. Clean the filter and replace it correctly.
Ensure the filter is fully located flush into the tumble
dryer trim.
! Do not use the dryer without replacing the filter.

Check the drum after each cycle

Turn the drum manually in order to remove small items
(handkerchiefs) that could have been left behind.
Cleaning the drum
! Do not use abrasives, steel wool or stainless steel
cleaning agents to clean the drum.
A coloured film may start to appear on the stainless
steel drum, this may be caused by a combination of
water and, or cleaning agents such as fabric conditioner
from the wash. This coloured film will not affect the
dryer performance.
Empty the water container after each
cycle
Pull the container out of the dryer and empty it into a
sink or other suitable drain.
Replace the water container securely.
Always check and empty the container before you
start a new drying programme.
Water container
Heat pump filter unit
Heat pump filter
unit cover
Cleaning the heat pump filter unit
Periodically (every 5 drying cycles) remove the heat
pump filter unit and clean any build up of fluff from the
surface of the filter.
However, we recommend that you clean this filter after
EVERY drying cycle to optimise the dryers performance.
To removing the heat pump filter unit:
1. Unplug the dryer and open the door.
2. Pull open the heat pump filter unit cover (see diagram).
Release the 4 clips to the vertical position then pull
the filter unit towards you.
3. Separate the two parts of the
filter and clean the surface of
the filter.
! The front of the heat pump is made from thin
metal plates. Take care that you do not damage
these or cut yourself when cleaning, removing or
replacing the heat pump filter unit.
4. If there is any build up of fluff on the plates, carefully
clean this off with a damp cloth, sponge or a vacuum
cleaner. Never use your fingers.
5. Reassemble the two parts of the filter, clean the
seals and replace with the 4 clips in the horizontal
position, make sure that the catches are secure.

Cleaning the dryer

External parts in metal or plastic and rubber parts
can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Periodically (every 6 months) vacuum the front air
intake grille and vents at the rear of the dryer, to
remove any build up of fluff, lint or dust. Also to
remove accumulation of fluff from the front of the
condenser and filter areas, clean occasionally with
a vacuum cleaner.
! Do not use solvents or abrasives.
! Your dryer uses special bearing components which
do not need lubrication.
! Have your dryer checked regularly by authorised
technicians to ensure electrical and mechanical safety
(see Service).
Filter
Air intake
Handle
Clips
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