Hotpoint H8 D94WB Tumble Dryer User Guide

: July 25, 2024
: Hotpoint

Table of Contents

CONTROL PANEL
INDICATORS
FIRST TIME USE
DAILY USE
NAVIGATION
SETTINGS
CARE LABEL
PROGRAMS
OPTIONS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
References
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Quick guide

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Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction.
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CONTROL PANEL

Programme selection knob
On/Off button
Start/Pause button
Options buttons
Gentle Power
Crease Care
Cycle End Signal
Cycle Options (hold for Settings)
Dryness Level
Timed Drying
Start Delay
Navigation buttons and Key Lock
UP
DOWN
CONFIRM OK (hold for Key Lock)

INDICATORS

Cycle phase: Drying – Cool Down
Empty water tank – Clean secondary filter – Clogged door filters – Autoclean – Eco Monitor
Refer to Troubleshooting section: Failure call After-sales Service

FIRST TIME USE

When starting the appliance the first time, the control panel will automatically show the set language menu. The UP and DOWN buttons are used to show the languages available in the machine. Press the OK button to confirm. The machine cannot be used without having selected the language.
Make sure that the water tank is correctly inserted.
The dryer must be installed in a room with a temperature ranging between 5°C and 35°C to ensure proper operation.
Before using the dryer make sure it has been in an upright position for at least 6 hours. Should you wish to change the opening side of the door, please contact our After-sales Service. (See phone number in the warranty booklet).

DAILY USE

Doing this will keep your machine working at its BEST:
– remember to empty your water tank after each drying cycle.
– remember to clean your filters after each drying cycle.
Refer to the Care & Maintenance section.

Plug the dryer into the power supply socket.
Open the door and load garments; always refer to instructions onclothing labels and the max loads indicated in the programmesection. Empty pockets. Make sure garments do not get caughbetween the door and/or the door filter. Do not load items thaare dripping wet. Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items. Foroptimal drying result, garments should be loaded one by one.
Close the door.
Press the “On/Off” button.
Select the most suitable programme for the type of fabric in that load.
Select the options, if necessary.
Press the “Start/Pause” button to begin drying.
At the end of the drying cycle, a buzzer will beep. An indicator on the control panel signals the end of the cycle. Turn the machine off by pressing the “On/Off” button, open the door and pull the clothing immediately out to prevent the formation of creases on laundry.

If the machine is not switched off manually, after about a quarter of an hour from the end of the cycle , the appliance turns off automatically to save energy.
Note that some programme/option accords with “Crease Care” system. This means that for some hours, after the end of the drying cycle, the drum rotates at regular intervals to prevent the formation of creases.
Note that some models perform a final cool tumble phase, for this reason the fabrics may not feel hot.
In case of power failure, it is necessary to press the “Start/Pause” button to restart the cycle.
Eco Monitor
This indicator shows the energy consumption level according to the programme and the options set. The consumption is proportional to the lines on the display, by the ecomonitor icon.
Opening the door during the cycle
The tumble dryer door can be opened at any time during the cycle to check progress and remove any garments already dry.
However, since opening the door can extend the drying time, the recommendation is to keep the door closed throughout the cycle process to save time and energy.
After closing the door, press the “Start/Pause” button within 15 minutes to resume the machine operation.
NOTE: in any case, the drying cycle must be completed to ensure the condenser auto-cleaning phase is finalized.

The “UP” and “DOWN” buttons are used to navigate the available menus.

Press the OK button to confirm the selection.
Press the Option button at the << symbol, where present on the display, to return to the previous screen.

If no selection is confirmed, after about 10 seconds, the display return to the main screen.

SETTINGS

To access the Settings menu, press and hold the relevant button for a few seconds.

Set language shows the available languages on the display.
Sounds allows to enable or disable the sounds (some sounds, as warnings, will remain active anyway).
Brightness allows to modify the display brightness.
Factory Default allows to reset the default settings. After having selected the setting, press and hold the OK button for a few seconds.

CARE LABEL

Always check the care labels, especially when placing garments in the tumble dryer for the fi rst time. Below are the most commonly used symbols:

May be tumble dried.
Do not tumble dry.
Tumble dry – high heat.
Tumble dry – low heat.

PROGRAMS

The duration of these programs will depend on the size of the load, types of textiles, the spin speed used in your washer and any extra options selected. In machines equipped with display, the duration of the cycles is shown on the control panel. The remaining time is constantly checked and adjusted during the drying cycle to show the best possible estimate.
Option to use – If all your loads on Automatic Cycles are consistently less dry or more dry than you would like, you may increase or decrease the dryness level using the specific option.

Mixed kg 4
This programme is ideal for drying cotton and synthetic fabrics together.
**Eco Cotton kg Max*
This is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption and is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry. The values on the Energy Label are based on this programme.
NOTE: for optimal energy efficiency, select “Cupboard Dry” using dryness level option. To increase the dryness level, select “Extra Dry”.
Synthetics kg 4
For drying synthetic fabrics.
Daily kg 2
Ideal for drying garments of cotton blends or synthetics spun at high speed in the washing machine.
Wool kg 1
Programme for drying wool clothes. It is advisable to turn the items inside out before drying. If heavy edges remain damp, leave them to dry naturally.
Silk kg 0.5
Gentle drying of silk garments.
Baby kg 2
A programme intended for drying newborns items (cotton and chenille), as well as delicate items. Do not dry items with plastic coverings.
Duvet
Programme intended to dry bulky items, such as a single duvet.
More Cycles**

*Bed & Bath kg Max
**This programme is intended for drying cotton towels andsheets.
Microfiber kg 2
Gentle drying for microfiber.
Cuddly Toys
This cycle preserves the appearance of cuddly toys, keeping them at their best. Remove all accessories before proceeding with drying. Each single piece must not exceed 600 gr.
Fitness kg 4
For drying sports garments made of synthetics or cotton.
Down Jacket kg 2
To dry down jackets, restoring their natural softness (2 jackets).
Mats kg 3
To dry small bath or kitchen mats. Do not dry mats with plastic parts, as this could cause a fire hazard.
Lingerie kg 2
To dry very delicate underwear. Close all hooks before drying.

Shirts kg 3
This is a programme for cotton or cotton blend/synthetics shirts.
Jeans kg 3
For drying sturdy cotton including denim trousers and jackets.
Anti Allergy kg Max*
This cycle has the “Allergy UK” approval of “The British Allergy Foundation” attesting the effective reduction and elimination of allergens. It can be used both with damp load (drying and treatment) and dry load (half load only).
Pre- Iron
This cycle relaxes fibres, thus making ironing and folding easier. Suitable for small load of damp or dry cotton and cotton blend fabrics. Not for wet items.
Rapid 30′ kg 0.5
Ideal for drying cotton garments spun at high speed in the washing machine.
Refresh*
A short programme suitable for refreshing fibres and garments through the emission of fresh air. Do not use on wet items. It can be used on with any load size but is more effective with small loads. It lasts about 20 minutes.
MAX LOAD 9 Kg (Dry load)**

OPTIONS

These buttons allow you to personalise the selected programme according to personal requirements.
Not all options are available for all programmes. Some options may be incompatible with ones you have previously set; if so, you will be alerted by the buzzer and/or blinking indicators.
If the option is available, the option indicator will stay on. The programme may retain some options selected in previous drying cycles.
Dryness Level
Press the relevant button several times to obtain a different level of residual moisture on your laundry. The display signals the level being selected. After few seconds of inactivity, the display returns to the main menu.
Iron Dry: very delicate drying. Items will be more easily ironed immediately after the cycle.
Hanger Dry : a level intended for delicate garments ready to be hanged.
Cupboard Dry: the laundry is ready to be folded and put away.
Extra Dry: for laundry intended to be worn at the end of the cycle.
Timed Drying
This option is to manually set the drying time. Press the corresponding button to set the required time for drying. An indicator on the control panel signals the time being selected.
Start Delay
This option is for delaying the start of the cycle. Press the corresponding button several times to find the required delay.
Once the max time is reached, the option is reset by pressing the button again. An indicator on the control panel signals the time being selected. After pressing the “Start/Pause” button, the machine signals the time remaining to the start of the cycle. If the door is opened, press the “Start/Pause” button once the door has been closed.
Crease Care
This option add a crease treatment at the end of the cycle by means of a periodic rotation of the drum (duration up to 10 hours). It is particularly suitable when it is not possible to remove the laundry as soon as the drying ends. If this option is used together with the Start Delay, the crease treatment is added also in the Start Delay phase. This option remains in memory if selected in the previous drying.
Gentle Power
At the end of the drying cycle laundry loses the wet film, which protects them from wear and friction. When this option is activated the dryer performs anti- stress drum movements that minimise the effects of fabric wear, meanwhile the air circulation system provides a more even drying. The cycle time will be extended when this option is turned on.
Key Lock
This option makes all machine controls inaccesible, except the “On/Off” button. When the machine is on:

to activate the option, keep the button pressed until the machines signals that the option has been enabled.
to disable the option, keep the button pressed until the machine signals that the option has been disabled.

This option remains in memory if selected in previous drying.
Cycle End Signal
This option activates a prolonged buzzer at the end of the cycle. Enable it if you do not think you will hear the normal sound at the end of the cycle. After having pressed the option button, it can be enabled or disabled using the UP and DOWN buttonsPress the OK button to confirm.
This option remains in memory, if selected in previous drying.
Cycle Option
This button provides access to the menu of options below. Scrollthe options with the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons and press the OK button to confirm the selection.

Gentle
Enables a more gentle treatment of the laundry by reducing the drying temperature.
Iron Ready
This option signals when the garments reach a dryness level suitable for ironing by means of the beeps and the display. Remove the garments to be ironed, close the door and press the Start/Pause button. The dryer goes on working until the remaining garments reach the selected dryness level.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: unplug the dryer during the cleaning and maintenance procedures.
Emptying the water tank after each cycle (see fig. A).
Pull the container out of the dryer and empty it into a sink or other suitable drain, then place it back properly. Do not use the dryer without having inserted the container back in place.
Cleaning the primary door filter after each cycle (see fig. B).
Pull the primary door filter out and clean it by removing the lint from the filter surface under running water or using a vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning the secondary door filter when the relevant indicator turns on (see fig. C).
Pull the secondary door filter out and clean it in all its parts by washing it under running water or using a vacuum cleaner.
Clogged filters – clean both door filters (see fig. B, fig. C).
For optimal performance, dry the filters before inserting them back in place.
Do not use the dryer without having inserted all filters back in place properly first.
The filters are essential parts for drying. They are intended to collect the lint formed during the drying process. In case of clogged filters, the air flow inside the dryer would be seriously affected: the drying time would be longer, the energy consumption would increase and the dryer could be damaged. If these procedures are not carried out properly, the dryer may not start.
NOTE: After cleaning the filters the relevant indicator remains on; this is normal, it will disappear when you start a new drying cycle.
Autoclean
The maintenance of the bottom filter of this model is automatic. The dryer carries out cleaning when the sensors signal the need to do so. In this case, the machine goes on working even when the drying cycle is completed. An indicator on the control panel will signal the maintenance. Do not switch the machine off during this phase.
Cleaning the tumble dryer

The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Clean the front air intake grille regularly (every 6 months) with a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint, fluff or dust deposits. Furthermore, remove any lint deposits from the filters area, using a vacuum cleaner every so often.
Do not use solvents or abrasives.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Never lift the dryer by holding on to its top side.

Unplug the dryer
Remove the water from the water tank completely.
Make sure that door and water tank are properly closed.

Power consumption

off-mode (Po) – Watts| 0.33
left-on mode (Pl) – Watts| 2.00
Programs| kg| kWh| Minutes
Eco Cotton | 9| 1.64| 210
Eco Cotton | 4.5| 0.86| 120
Synthetics| 4| 0.5| 78
This is the reference programme for the energy label and suitable to dry normal wet cotton laundry. This is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry. (Standard/Default starting configuration).

Heat Pump System
The heat pump contains fluorinated greenhouse gases, contained in a hermetically sealed unit. This sealed unit contains 0.41 kg of the gas R134a. GWP = 1430 (1 t CO2).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Water Tank (A)
Air Intake grille
Door filter: primary (B), secondary (C)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before contacting the After-sales Service, refer to the table below. Often the malfunctions are minor and can be solved in few minutes.

Malfunction	Possible cause	Solution

The drying times are very
long.| An appropriate maintenance was not carried out.| Refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section and perform the operations described.
The garments are too wet.| Carry out a washing cycle with higher spin speed to remove as much
water as possible.
Room temperature.| The drying time may be longer if the room temperature falls outside the 14–30°C range.
The programme, the time and/or the drying level set are not suitable for the type and the amount of load inserted into the dryer.| Refer to Programmes and Options sections to fi nd the programme and options most suitable for the type of load.
The dryer may be overloaded.| Refer to the Programmes section to check the max load for each
programme.
The tumble dryer does not
turn on.| The “On/Off ” button was not pressed.| Press the “On/Off ” button.
The plug is not inserted into the socket.| Insert the plug into the socket.
The socket is faulty.| Try to plug another appliance in the same socket. Do not use connecting electrical devices to the socket, such as adapters or extensions.
A power failure occurred.| Wait for the power supply to be restored and switch the fuse on again if necessary.
The tumble dryer does not
start.| The door has not been closed properly.| Close the door.
A time delay was set to the start of the cycle.| For machines equipped with this function: wait for the set delay to end or switch the machine off to reset it. Refer to the Options section.
The “Start/Pause” button was not pressed.| Press the “Start/Pause” button.
The Key Lock function was enabled (for machines equipped with this option).| If Key Lock was selected, disable it. Switching the machine off will not disable this option. Refer to the Options section.
Garments are wet at cycle completion.| Small load.| The automatic programme has not sensed the required fi nal moisture so that the dryer completes the programme and stops. If this happens simply select an additional short period of drying or select Extra Dry option if available.
Large loads or heavier fabrics.| Dryness levels can be modifi ed to the specifi c dryness desired.
Extra Dry is recommended for ready to wear items.
The drying cycle was paused and then not reactivated within 15 minutes, causing the
machine to shut down.| The drying cycle has to be set up once more and restarted.
A power failure might have occurred, causing the machine to shut down.| The drying cycle has to be set up once more and restarted.
Lights on or fl ashing
Water tank| The water tank is full.| Empty the water tank. Refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section.
Door fi lter| Failure of the air fl ow necessary for machine
operation.| Clean the door fi lter and check whether air intake is free. Carrying out
these operations improperly may cause damages. Refer to Cleaning &
Maintenance section.
Bottom fi lter*| The bottom fi lter requires cleaning.| Clean the bottom fi lter. Refer to Cleaning & Maintenance section.
The presence of wrench
symbol signals a malfunction.| The machine sensors detected a failure.| Switch the dryer off and unplug it. Open the door immediately and pull laundry out, to allow the heat to dissipate. Wait for about 15 minutes. Reconnect the dryer to the power supply, load the laundry and restart the drying cycle. If the problem still occurs, contact the After-Sales Service Centre and communicate the letters and digits fl ashing on the display. For instance: F3 and E2.

*Note: some models are auto-cleaning and not equipped with bottom fi lter. Please refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section.

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