Hotpoint WD440 - Manual (Page 9)

Drying
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Important information:
! To improve the life expectancy of your machine,
it is recommended that you do not stop or cancel
your programme during the drying cycle.
! It is recommended that you allow the programme to
complete its full cycle, which includes completing the
‘cool tumble’ (
see below ).
! A 20 minute ‘cool tumble’ is included at the end
of drying, allowing fabrics to cool down, minimising
creasing - The load may still be warm when
removed from the machine.
!
If your machine is not permanently plumbed in, turn
on the cold water supply and hook the drain hose
over the sink to enable the condensing action to
work.
!
The dryer is intended for use only where water is
used for the cleaning process.
!
Be careful not to touch the drum at the top as this
area does get hot during drying.
!
On no account should liquid fabric conditioner be
added during the drying process.
!
Misuse of the dryer may create a fire hazard.
! Select HIGH heat by pressing the Drying High
Heat option button. If this option is not selected
the programme will automatically default to LOW
heat.
!
A spin cycle may be carried out during the
drying programme.
!
Your machine is fitted with a revolutionary self-
clean filter, which will flush with water during
drying - therefore you may hear water entering the
machine during the drying cycle.
!
The Drying Times dial DOES NOT rotate - Return
the dial to the ‘Off’ position at the end of each
drying cycle.
Drying programmes
Independent drying only programme:
1. Remove the wet laundry and in drum dosing ball
(if used) until the correct ‘Drying Weight Load’
(
see table below ) is left in the drum.
Close the door until it clicks shut.
2. Turn the programme selector dial to drying
programme M ( see Programmes ).
3. Select HIGH heat, if drying cottons by pressing
the Drying High Heat option button: the
corresponding light will show selection.
4. Turn the Drying Times dial to the required time.
5. When all selections have been made press the
Start/Cancel button. The door will lock.
6. A short time after the programme has finished the
DOOR LOCKED indicator light will go out and the
door can be opened.
Fabric Programme Dry Weight load Heat setting Time Setting*
(approx)
B,C,D,E & F 5kg max.
3kg max. G & K
HIGH
LOW
max.
3 hours
max.
2 hours
Cottons
Synthetics
DRYING WEIGHT
LOADS
Two examples of typical
loads for drying different
types of fabric:
2 Bath Towels 4 Items of
6 Shirts Underwear
6 Blouses 2 Pillow cases
2 Sets of Pyjamas
COTTON
= 5kg
3 Children’s Dresses 2 Sets of
5 Shirts Pyjamas
6 Blouses 4 Items of
Underwear
SYNTHETIC
= 3kg
Drying table
● It is recommended that you separate your drying loads into similar fabric types,
as this will increase the drying efficiency.
Drycare tips
Items not suitable for tumble drying:
● Garments with the ITCL code - DO NOT
TUMBLE DRY.
●
Woollens.
● Large, bulky items eg. quilts, bedspreads,
pillows etc... expand when dry, preventing air
flow through the appliance.
● Items containing plastic film, foam rubber or
rubber like materials eg. pillows, cushions, PVC
rainwear or inflammable articles which contain
inflammable substances eg. towels contaminated
with hair lacquer.
●
Fibreglass (eg. some types of curtains).
● Items which have been dry cleaned.
Installation
Description
Star
ting and
Pr
ogrammes
Deter
g
ent and
Laundr
y
Precautions and
ad
vice
Care and
Maintenance
T
roub
leshooting
Ser
vice
GB
* for smaller loads
reduce the drying
time accordingly.