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1. 2 Heat Exchanger Filter 4 Pull the plinth forward 2 Rotate the cover fixing clips 3 Clean the filter 4 Refit the cover and rotate the clips 7 of 36 Indesit Water Drain Plumbing Out If the Dryer is positioned close to a drain or standpipe it is possible to drain the condensed water directly without using the water bottle In this case it is no longer necessary to empty the water bottle at the end of each cycle If the Dryer is positioned above or close to a Washing Machine which uses a standpipe the same standpipe can be used Just disconnect the tube indicated in Figure A and connect it to the drain If the standpipe drain is further away than the length of the tube it is possible to buy and connect a tube of the same diameter and the necessary length in order to reach the standpipe To install the new tube just substitute the existing one as indicated in Figure B inserting it in the same place Important Notes The top of the standpipe must be below 1 metre from the bottom of the Dryer Once the Dryer has been installed ensure that the drain tube is not bent squashed or contorted 8 of 36 Indesit CONSOLE FUNCTIONS On Off Button Indicator Display Unit Start Pause Button Child Lock Button amp Light T amp Light amp Lig
2. 5407535 Issue2 May 2010 C00279765 Hotpoint ARISTON Aqualtis 8 Kg A Energy CONDENSER ELECTRONIC TUMBLE DRYER with Refrigerant Condenser System Models Comm Covered Code AAQCF81U IT 70078 AAQCF81UWE 71832 Service AAQCF81U UK 71846 Information Indesit Company UK Ltd 2010 Reg Office Peterborough PE2 9JB Registered in London 106725 Indesit SAFETY NOTES amp GENERAL SERVICING ADVICE 1 This manual is NOT intended as a comprehensive repair maintenance guide to the appliance It should ONLY be used by suitably qualified persons having technical competence applicable product knowledge and suitable tools and test equipment 3 Servicing of electrical appliances must be undertaken with the appliance disconnected unplugged from the electrical supply 4 Servicing must be preceded by Earth Continuity and Insulation Resistance checks 5 Personal safety precautions must be taken to protect against accidents caused by sharp edges on metal and plastic parts 6 After Servicing the appliance must be rechecked for Electrical Safety In the case of appliances which are connected to a water supply i e Washing Machines Dishwashers amp Food Centres etc checks must be made for leaks from seals gaskets and pipe work and rectification carried out where necessary 7 be dangerous to attempt DIY repairs maintenance on complex equipment and the Company recommends that any problem with the ap
3. This machine can be programmed via the Emit using a USB lead Part No 00222800 Hardware Key Part No C00115587 amp the Memwriter software Black Hardware Key USB Serial Cable A Hardware Key Pin Repair Kit is available which contains 5 replacement pins order Part No C00114723 Service Manual UK English 20 of 36 Indesit PROGRAMMING Using Smartcard Reader Card If the Main Module has been replaced during a repair the board will require programming using the following method 1 b c or d Do NOT connect the dryer to electrical supply at this point Smart Card Reader and Smart Card in use Insert the pre programmed card into the Card reader Care must be taken at this point to ensure the card is inserted correctly with the Chip on the card facing the PCB of the Reader Insert the Reader amp Card into module connection port located at the front of the dryer see photo Connect the dryer to the Electrical supply The LED s on the Smart Card Reader will light in the following sequence Red OFF Good Communication between Smart Card Reader amp Card Red OFF Green Blinking Download taking place At end of download from Smart Card to Module Green ON gt Download OK At end of download from Smart Card to Module Red ON gt Download NOT OK Programming Complete disconnect the machine HMM SmartCard SmartCard from Electrical supply Port Reader Re
4. 2 pole induction motor 2800 rpm 8 5 uF Highly BSD 122DV H3BD1 200 240V 50 60Hz 17 uF 220 240V AC 50 60Hz 0 14 Amp R134a 340 grams 5 Litres 1 04 1 15 kW 220 240 V AC 3 of 36 Indesit DRYER FUNCTION Overview This is a freestanding tumble dryer with a full width metal door The drum is capable of accepting a maximum 8 kg load The drum is supported at the front by 2 wheels mounted on the front air duct and a single bearing at the rear located in the rear panel A shaft fixed to the rear of the drum runs in the rear bearing The drum is driven by a belt which passes around its periphery and onto the shaft of a motor secured to the base of the dryer The belt is tensioned by a pulley mounted to the motor The motor also drives a fan fixed to the end of the rear shaft to recirculate air through the drum The drum normally rotates clockwise with the occasional reverse action anticlockwise This occurs during the cycles cool down period and for 5 minutes every hour of the cycle duration The moisture removed from the recirculating air by means of a refrigerant module is pumped to a removable container mounted in the left hand side of the console The user can easily withdraw the container to dispose of the collected condensed water There is no requirement for venting to atmosphere on this dryer Drying Process The circulating air flows over the condenser unit causing it to be heated the air then passes into the dru
5. M Release belt from motor pulley Disconnect mains terminal and earth lead from back panel Remove 2 screws securing side strut to rear panel Ease rear panel away from drum shaft and withdraw drum from left hand side of cabinet Reassembly is reverse procedure it will be necessary to remove motor fixings to refit belt refer to belt removal Pipe Thermistor Remove the Drum Assembly Q Disconnect the electrical plug to the thermistor Remove the thermistor from its housing noting location and fitting Rear Panel Remove top panel as in A Remove Air Flow fan W Remove pump N Remove both side panels B Remove rear bearing M Remove container support F 33 of 36 Indesit Company MM T Front Cooling Fan 1 Remove the Drum Assembly Q 2 Remove the 2 screws securing Fan housing 3 Disconnect the Wiring and Slide the Fan from its housing U Jockey Wheel amp Bracket Assembly 1 Remove the Drum Assembly Q 2 Remove the 2 bolts securing the assembly to the front of the motor V Motor amp Compressor Capacitors 1 Remove the Right Hand Side Panel B 2 Remove the fixing securing screw 3 Lift Capacitor clear Motor Capacitor Compressor Capacitor W Rear Air Flow Fan 1 Remove plastic bearing cover complete with insulation Remove fan cover 2 3 Using suitable protection wearing safety gloves hold the fan and remove 3 fixing bolts 4 Remove fan Service Manual UK Engl
6. Sensor Dry option automatic drying Damp pou Iron dry 35 Hanger dry 3 Cupboard dry 8 We suggest to use only Cupboard dry Alarm 73 Delay Start Pre S Post care f Sensor Dry option automatic drying Damp dry X Iron dry 35 Hanger dry Cupboard dry J amp We suggest to use only Cupboard dry Alarm Delay Start Pre Post Sensor Dry option automatic drying Damp dry X Iron dry St Hanger dry Cupboard dry 8 We suggest to use only Cupboard dry What it does How to set it Notes Options available Always use Sensor Dry if pos sible for drying your clothes It will guarantee you best drying results The heat setting depends on the programme material option selected Sensor Drying Timed Drying 220 180 150 120 90 60 or 40 minutes Always use timed drying option if you want to decide the drying time The heat setting depends on the Programme material option selected 1 Press and release the sensor Dry button until the display shows the desired selection Each press advances x x x X and then repeats Some sensing programmes do not have all five dryness level options 2 Select any Options if required 3 Press the Start Button 1 Press and release the Timed Button until the display showsthe required selection Each decreases time 220 180 150 120 90 60 40 and then repeats Delicates h
7. module into its housing and then line the Control Knob with the D shaft of the module Potentiometer and clip into place Water Container Support Remove top cover as in A Remove L H side panel Remove water container Undo the 3 container support adaptor securing screws and remove Release inlet and overflow hoses Undo 2 screws securing container support to back panel Ease container support and rear panel backwards and remove Door Seal Remove the front Panel as in 1 The seal can now be removed from the front panel Note The seal is held in place by being compressed between the front air duct and front panel When re fitting fit the door seal to the front panel first and then carefully locate the front panel in position without disturbing the seal Belt Remove side panels as in B Remove the Drum Assembly Q points 1 to 7 Ease Rear panel back to clear the drum Shaft and slide the belt over the drum To fit the belt over the motor shaft use the relevant belt fitting tool Part No C00279766 Front Panel Remove the top cover Remove the Door Assembly C 30 of 36 Indesit K Front Drum Support Wheels 1 2 gt ah cto Slide out the water container and lay to one side then remove the 3 screws from the water container front surround Remove the surround Remove the 5 screws around the door opening Note This step is only carried out when access to the air duct is required Remove th
8. run continually for the duration of the drying programme switching off during cool tumble If the power supply to the compressor is interrupted i e if the door is opened there will be a 5 minute delay before power is restored this delay is to enable the refrigeration system to equalise 15 of 36 Indesit This 5 minute delay is controlled by the module and the delay is triggered when the programme is interrupted for any reason opening the door pausing the cycle power cut etc This 5 minute delay only counts down when the machine has the power turned On The compressor also has a self setting cut out positioned under the plastic cover on its top this is operated by excessive compressor temperature or excess current flow Motor A two pole P S C permanent split capacitor running at 2800 rpm with the impeller fitted to the rear end of the shaft and the drive belt running directly in grooves in the front end of the shaft It is protected from overload by a self resetting internal cut out that interrupts the electrical supply to the windings It is used together with a capacitor that is mounted on the base of the dryer Drum Rear Seal This unit comprises of a ring of foam with a webbing bearing face Lubrication is applied to the drum where the webbing surface runs to reduce noise and wear The seal reduces air losses at the rear of the drum The joints in the foam are sealed with glue and the joints in the webbing are stitched to furt
9. the Start Pause Button gt ll is Pressed Note Timed Dry is only available on the following programmes Cottons High Heat Cottons Low Heat Shirts High Heat Shirts Low Heat Synthetics Delicates Delay Timer After selecting a Programme that has a Delay Timer Option a delay start time can be selected Each press of the Delay button advances the delay setting in 1 hour Increments from Hil to SEIT then EA and then after five seconds cancels the delay For di of 10 hours or more the display counts down the time in hours for first ten hours then the display T e shows and then counts down in minutes For delays less then 9 hours or less the display shows hours and minutes and then count down in minutes for all of the delay After the Start Pause Button gt l is pressed the time cannot be changed When the delay period finished the G symbol is off and the Time to End is displayed Time to End Ifthe delay icon is off the time displayed is the Time to End of the programme running Note When timed programmes are selected the time displayed throughout the cycle is the actual time remaining When an Automatic programme is selected the time displayed is an estimate of the time remaining When the programme is selected the display shows the time required to dry a full load after around 10 minutes the controller calculates a better estimate of the cycle time The time to end is displayed in hours and minutes and counts down ea
10. IDE continued Dries your Woollen clothes Dries your silk items on a low heat Dries your baby clothes on a low heat Dries your lingerie on a low heat Lingerie Dries your delicate items on a d low heat Delicates e g Acrylics Position the PROGRAMME knob on Choose Sensor Dry see next page Select any Options if required Press the Start Button Il Position the PROGRAMME knob on Choose Sensor Dry Select any Options if required Press the Start Button Il Position the PROGRAMME knob on Choose Sensor Dry see next page Select any Options if required Press the Start Button il Position the PROGRAMME knob on Choose Sensor Dry see next page Select any Options if required Press the Start Button 1 Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2 Choose Sensor Dry or Timed Dry 28 3 Select any Options if required 4 Press the Start Button Sensor Drying and Timed Drying n First select a programme see programmes table Alarm Sensor Dry option automatic drying Damp dry 3 Iron dry X Hanger dry 8 Cupboard dry We suggest to use only Cupboard dry Alarm f Sensor Dry option automatic drying Damp dry 3 Iron dry 35 Hanger dry Cupboard dry amp We suggest to use only Cupboard dry Alarm 7 Delay Start Pre 2 Post
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12. ave a maximum time of 150 2 Select any Options if required 3 Press the Start Button For the best performance do not open the door before the cycle has finished 19 of 36 Options available Alarm A Delay Start C Pre 2 Post care Mini Load Consult suggested drying times see Laundry The last 10 minutes of these programmes is the cool tumble phase lt gt Options available Alarm A Delay Start C Pre 2 Post 2 Consult suggested drying times see Laundry The last 10 minutes of these programmes is the cool tumble phase fp Indesit Company U MnM nR P CONTROLS BOARD PROGRAMMING for Modules with fixed EEProm NOTE This board does NOT have a physically replaceable EEProm Programming a Main Board There are a number of ways the board can be programmed some of which are not applicable to certain markets Types of programming 1 Handheld Terminal Not UK 2 Emit Memwriter UK Indesit Service Engineers 3 Smart Reader amp Smart Card certain areas of UK market see photo below and following page Smart Card Reader Indesit Company xime 000000000 Smart Card f this card hold the program file NNN campo and can only be used ONCE 070202 A ARISTON WHolpori Scholt s
13. ch minute The colons between the hours and minutes display flashes to show that the time is counting down The Display also shows if there is a problem with your dryer if this occurs the display will show F followed by a fault code number the four option lights and the pause light will also flash Orange During Sensor Cycles the Centre Timed display screen is blank During Timed Cycles the left hand Sensor screen is blank 10 of 36 Indesit OPTION BUTTONS AQUALTIS 08 m Go Go C Sersor Dry Timed Dry Delay Timer Option Buttons amp Lights 1 Mini Load Should be selected if between 1 amp 2 kg of clothes are to be dried The Time to END display is adjusted to give a more accurate Cycle Time to end estimation time 2 Alarm If selected the buzzer will sound at the end of the cycle Beeps 3 times when the cycle finishes 3 Pre Crease Care Option can be selected if the Delay Start Option has been selected the clothes are tumbled occasionally during the Delay period to help prevent creases developing 3 secs Clockwise 30 min Pause 3 secs Anti Clockwise 30 Pause continuously until programme starts 4 Post Crease Care Can be selected if the clothes will not be removed as soon as the cycle is finished This option occasionally tumbles the clothes to prevent creases developing while the clothes are in the drum when the cycle is finished 9 secs clockwise 237 secs Pause 9 secs anti
14. ck Continuity of Conductivity Sensor amp Lead 1 2 3 Confirm that the dryer is disconnected from the electricity supply Remove the Right Hand Side Panel see Dismantling Instructions Remove the Black single wire on module connection J11 Test between the removed Black wire and the metal conductivity sensor inside the drum The sensor is part of the air duct moulding inside the drum cavity beneath the filter see photo The resistance should be less than 1 0 ohm Service Manual UK English 25 of 36 Indesit Company A Energy Test Sequence To Start the Test Using Test Key C00145046 and a 270KQ resistance magnet and link wire with ring terminal attach the magnetic link wire to the sensor strip inside the front air duct and the circular end to the air duct fixing screw on the outer front panel 1 Select Cotton High Heat programme Attach hardware test key Part Code C00145046 and check for blue light amp select TEST The drum will start to revolve with display showing The Start LED on Extra Dry icon on 3 30 in the time display Note The display may show last fault detected disconnect the dryer from the mains supply and start again Check that motor amp drum revolves in a clockwise direction 2 Press the Post Crease Care button Display will show Start LED on Extra Dry icon on 3 30 in display Post Care option on The drum stops The drum will start and rotate clockwise Cool
15. clockwise 237secs pause continuously until the clothes are removed This option will run for a maximum of 10 hours 11 of 36 Indesit Progress and Warning Lamps ECO Led The Eco LED will illuminate when the user adjusts the knob option settings which involve an energy reduction from the default settings Auto Cycles If the sensing level is reduced Timed Cycles If the time is a adjusted below the default programme time Child Lock Button To enable the Child Lock function press and hold the Child Lock button until the Button Led illuminates All the controls on the dryer are now disabled If the selector is turned or an Option is pressed the Child Lock button will flash and the machine will bleep to remind the customer that the Child Lock is active To remove the controls child lock press and hold the child lock button and until the button lamp goes out Drying Led 15 illuminated when the machine is drying Cool Tumble Is illuminated when the dryer is on a cycle and the compressor is Off this would be the cool down period at the end of the cycle End Is illuminated when the programme has finished its cycle Empty Water Clean Filter NE Is illuminated permanently ON at the end of every cycle as a reminder to the customer to empty the water container and to clean the filter after every use If the Empty Water Clean Filter Led illuminates during a cycle H2 would also be
16. e F10 Not used F11 Same as F04 continued 22 of 36 Indesit Company F12 No connection between Check connection between interface and control module J9 interface amp control Check wires to interface connections module Replace module interface or wiring F13 System Pipework NTC Check wiring to NTC Check wiring connection at control module J12 Check resistance of NTC see page 15 for resistance reading Replace NTC F14 Fan running continually Check System pipework NTC as in F13 If NTC OK replace control module F15 Fan not running Check continuity of Fan Check Fan is free to rotate Check System pipework NTC as in F13 If NTC OK replace control module Operation of the Float Switch The compressor will turn off after approximately 1 minute and the machine will continue with cool air only for a further 10 minutes before the warning H20 is displayed the Start Pause button flashes orange and the empty water container icon flashes 4 Service Manual UK English MR MMG 23 of 36 Indesit Company 1 No Motor Action When diagnosing the cause of no motor action it should be remembered that one of the door switches is in the motor supply and its operation and wiring should also be checked 2 Suspect System Fault If a system fault is suspected follow these Steps to confirm the System is the problem Set the machine to an Aut
17. e 3 screws along the bottom edge of the front panel Note that the bottom edge of the front panel is positioned behind the base Remove the 2 screws securing the front panel to the side strut at the top of the dryer Remove the door switch fixing screw and remove the door switch noting the positions of the connections Note When refitting fit the door switch before finally locating the front panel in position and be careful not to trap any wiring between the front panel and air duct Front Air Duct Dryer Sensor and Front Thermistor Remove the front panel 1 Ease the air duct forward to remove the wiring from the guide clips disconnect the dryer sensor and front thermistor Lift the front air duct and ease past the front support wheels Note When refitting be careful to ease the air duct past the wheels and locate correctly into the air duct Remove the Drum Q Unscrew the Bearing Support Wheel fixing bolt Support wheel fixing bolt Door Switch Remove the top cover as in A Remove front panel as in 1 It is not necessary to completely remove the front panel The front panel should just be leaned forward to access to the door switch Slide the switch to remove from the front panel Transfer wiring noting connections Note Be careful not to trap any wiring between the front panel and air duct Rear Bearing Tear Drop shaped Remove the rear bearing cover Remove the drive pin and collar Remove the tear d
18. end of the cycle 14 of 36 Indesit Operation of the Float Switch The compressor will turn off after approximately 1 minute and the machine will continue with cool air only for a further 10 minutes before the warning H20 is displayed the Start Pause button flashes orange and the empty water container icon flashes ACJUALTIS Air Duct NTC Located in the front air duct this thermistor continually TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE monitors the temperature of the circulating C READING ney 20 C 614 K ohms 25 C 470 K ohms 40 C 217 K ohms 60 C 84 K ohms 100 C 16 K ohms 130 C 5 K ohms System Thermistor The system thermistor sits in a pocket on the external TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE system pipe work and measures the system C READING 30 8 313 K ohms 50 C 4 160 K ohms p 60 C 3 020 K ohms S 85 C 1 450 K ohms Compressor Cooling Fan The cooling fan is located on the RH side at the front of the base moulding immediately behind the air inlet grill The fan is controlled by the system pipe work NTC and operates when the NTC senses a temperature of approximately 53 C on Cotton and Synthetic programmes and 45 C on Delicate Programmes The fan will start after about 20 minutes and will switch on intermittently during the early stages of the Drying cycle Compressor The compressor starts running at the beginning of the programme selected and will
19. ff button 9 of 36 Indesit Display Information Sensing Levels After selecting a programme that has a Sensing Dry Option press and release the button until the required dryness sensing level is displayed If the sensing option is not available the display will flash and the buzzer beeps three times Note Cottons High Heat and Jeans programmes are the only programmes which have all five dryness level options all other programmes have only 4 options Dryness levels available re MA Damp Dry Dries your items ready to be ironed using a machine or rotary ironer 56 vx Iron Dry Dries you items ready to be ironed with a hand iron Au X Hanger Dry Dries you clothes ready to be hanged for final drying Use this program if you do not need the items to be fully dry as it uses less Energy Cupboard Dry Dries your items ready to be put away Ready to Wear Extra Dry Dries your clothes ready to be worn Timed Dry After selecting a Programme that has a Timed Dry Option press the Timed Button and the display will reduce the selected time each time you press and release this button see Start and Programmes Each press decreases the set time BE TIE EE SEE HE WE then and then repeats If the Timer Dry option is not available the display will flash and the buzzer beeps three times 3 The selected time remains displayed after the programme starts and cannot be changed after the after
20. g conditions providing at the start of the cycle the water container is empty 5 of 36 Indesit both filters are clean and the clothes have been spun in a washing machine the clothes should dry before the time out period occurs The module also controls the compressor The compressor will start running at the start of the programme and is on continually during the drying cycle If the user turns off the power or disconnects the mains cable or there is a power cut the dryer will remember its last settings and resume the programme when the start button is pressed the compressor will restart after a 5 minute delay period to allow the system to equalise Note If the compressor is switched off i e Programme paused or the door is opened the compressor will have an OFF time of approximately 5 minutes to allow the pressure in the system to equalise The start of a programme can be delayed up to a maximum of 24 hours programmed in 1 hour steps Pre crease care see page 11 can only be selected if a timed delay has been selected this option tumbles the clothes for 3 seconds every 30 minutes for the duration of the time delay If selected the Post crease care option see page 11 tumbles the clothes after the programme has finished for 3 seconds every 4 minutes up to a maximum duration of 10 hours Installation If the machine has been transported or laid over the machine must NOT be started for 2 hours to allow any displaced oil in the sy
21. he connector is situated along the top front edge of the right hand side panel Fig 1 While holding the Door remove 4 Torx T20 screws 2 per hinge securing the Door hinges to the cabinet Fig 2 Carefully feed the loom from the Control Card through the Top Hinge access hole while lifting the door clear Fig 3 It is important the hinge gasket is correctly located and fitted The cable tie must be tight and located exactly as shown below Do NOT cut off the tail Vira r Ua d z thy Y 4 k ees gt k r f rini V MEAT a 3 see j 1 5 The cable tie MUST be located in front of this raised edge 29 of 36 Indesit gt N Control Display Module Assembly Remove Door assembly C Place the door assembly on a protected flat surface Remove the control module cover 5 Torx T8 screws Disconnect the edge connector Release the 4 retaining lugs and ease the control module away from the door Note When refitting the control module you are advised to fit The knobs buttons etc remain the edge connector before clipping into position fitted to the module Programme Knob Remove the Control Display Module D To gain access to the Control Knob the Control Module PCB needs to be CAREFULLY unclipped from its housing Pull the Knob from the shaft Note When refitting clip the Control
22. her reduce air leakage Compressor Cooling Fan The cooling fan is located on the RH side at the front of the base moulding immediately behind the air inlet grill The fan is controlled by the system pipe work NTC and operates when the NTC senses a temperature of approximately 45 C or 53 C depending on the programme selected Compressor The compressor starts running at the beginning of the programme selected and will run continually for the duration of the drying programme switching off during cool tumble If the power supply to the compressor is interrupted i e if the door is opened there will be a 5 minute delay before power is restored this delay is to enable the refrigeration system to equalise 16 of 36 Indesit SPECIAL PROGRAMMES Note all timings are approximate and assume the clothes have been spun in a washing machine at a reasonable speed All garments should be ready to wear the edges or seams may still be slightly damp on heavier garments All cycles may take longer than stated due to the density and dampness of the load Easy Iron 10 minute programme 8 minutes of heat followed by 2 minutes of Cool Tumble Used to fluff up clothes that have been laid in the same position for a long period All cycles may take longer than stated due to the density and dampness of the load Wool Safe for clothes marked with this symbol OE Max load 1 kg 3 sweaters Programme takes ab
23. ht boe ALTIS mE GU e amme E Sik PAUSE 96 gt FAQ es o mM RES Sensor Dry Timed Dry Deloy Timer Progress Programme Option Button amp Lights Clean Heat Empty Water Lights Knob Exchange Clean Filter Light Filter Light Option Buttons ON OFF BUTTON and LIGHT Push to switch the dryer On and Off If the button glows the dryer is turned on and either running or waiting to be started PROGRAMME KNOB AND INDICATOR Used to select the required programme option 16 timed auto and special programmes are available see page 17 Consult the programme chart on pages 18 and 19 to see Programme descriptions Display Countdown Timer Gives Estimated time to end of delay or cycle Indicates Current Dryness Level Indicates Time Set Sensor cycles only Active Manual Time See Sensing Levels Cycles Only Active Auto Cycles only Displays during delay start auto special and manual programmes Stand by Mode To comply with current energy saving requirements this product features a Stand by mode If the machine has not been switched off for a period of 30 minutes after the finish of the programme the controls will go into stand by mode when the LED s and display will switch off To reactivate and remove the controls out of Stand by mode briefly press the On Off button the LED s and display will illuminate and another programme can then be started or the machine switched off by pressing the On O
24. ight is not lit Press the On Off Button then select programme What it does How to set it Notes Options available gt Easy Iron E Refresh Cottons E Cotton High Heat Cotton Low Heat Shirts sE Shirts High Heat GES Shirts Low Heat Synthetics Bed amp Bath Duvet Cotton Duvet Synthetic continued Brief programme approxima tely 10 minutes that softens fibres of clothing that is ready for ironing 20 min cool programme to air your clothes Dries your Cotton clothes on High heat Dries your Cotton clothes on Low heat N B Max load 6 kg Dries your shirts on a high heat Dries your shirt on low heat Dries denim clothes on a high heat Dries your synthetics clothes on High heat Dries your Towels and bed ding on High heat Dries your Duvet on a Low heat Dries you Duvet bedding on Low Heat 1 Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2 Select Alarm Option if required 3 Press the Start Button Il 1 Position the PROGRAMME knob on TE 2 Select Alarm Option if required 3 Press the Start Button 1 Position the PROGRAMME knob on 27 2 Choose Sensor Dry or Timed Dry x A see next page 3 Select any Options if required 4 Press the Start Button Il Position the PROGRAMME knob on gt Choose Sensor Dry or Timed Dry see next page 3 Select any Options if required 4 Press the Start Butt
25. ing fan switches on 3 Press the Alarm Button Alarm icon on The compressor switches on and will run for 60 seconds with the drum rotating clockwise and allow to run until compressor stops 4 Checkoperation of Conductivity Sensor Press the Post Crease Care button Display will show the Start Led on 3 30 in display Post Crease Care Alarm On There are two possible outcomes A Ifthe Post Care icon goes out the drum stops briefly and then starts rotating in a clockwise direction the Conductivity Senor circuit is working Correctly go to instruction 5 B If the display flashes END and the Start LED Green flashes and the additional lights come on Drying Cool Tumble Empty Water Clean Filter and the drum does not rotate then there is a problem with the Conductivity Sensor circuit Repair and complete the test Pre Crease Care 5 Door Switch Operation With the drum running open the door and check that the drum stops revolving switch machine off Remove Test Resistance Post Crease Link wire and Test Key Care Service Manual UK English 26 of 36 Indesit N 1 NOISSSUddNS HLIM HOLIMS NOLLO3NNOO SNIVIA uood Y So 1 A m z UJ Y01093 L0 d _ oe 5 2 NOLON a 2 d 3
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27. le The control module can be programmed with the relevant settings file if the module is replaced the settings file becomes corrupted or if an updated file becomes available Each of the sensing programmes has a maximum time of approximately 270 minutes Actual time will vary slightly due to programme selected Auto Sensing After the Automatic cycle has started the machine s thermistor and conductivity sensor continually monitor the dampness of the drying clothes Once a final dry time has been determined the display will update and the cycle will continue finishing with a 3 minute cool down period The time taken to update will vary depending on the Programme set load and the ambient temperature If the display counts down to 3 minutes and the clothes are not at the required dryness level the display will hold at 3 minutes depending on the programme in progress and the material being dried the dryer will either wait until the correct dryness level is reached and move to the cool down period or wait until the machines sensors are able to recalculate the dryness time and the display will update accordingly If after the maximum programme time of approximately 270 minutes the clothes are still not dry the programme advances to cool tumble and completes the programme Note 1 No fault is indicated if this occurs Note 2 The actual time out period will vary slightly depending on the programme and dryness level set Under normal dryin
28. m via the fan chamber collecting moisture from the clothes enabling them to dry The moisture laden air passes through two filters to remove any lint and then passes through the evaporator unit where the moisture condenses and falls into a channel in the base and flows into the pump reservoir where it is pumped into the water container The resulting cooled air aids the cooling of the refrigerant in the condenser before starting the process again Heat Exchange Cycle The Cycle begins with refrigerant being pumped by the compressor through the condenser unit A capillary tube is used to create a restriction to increase the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant in the condenser the heat used to heat the airflow into the dryer is removed from the refrigerant converting it from a gas to a liquid The liquid refrigerant is then forced through the capillary under pressure into the evaporator unit where the pressure is removed causing the refrigerant to evaporate into a gas again cooling the evaporator the refrigerant then returns to the compressor to complete the cycle Controls Overview The user interface controls consist of a Programme selection knob a Digit display option buttons Start Pause button and an On Off button The control system consists of a control module two thermistors and a conductivity sensor The conductivity sensor is mounted in the front air duct A single wire connects the sensor to the control module The front thermis
29. microswitch disconnects supply to the motor whenever the door is open Filters Two Plastic mesh filters are fitted 1 Just inside the door into the Front Air Duct 2 With the plinth open the filter is located behind the cover See also page 7 Control Module This is an electronic device that monitors and controls all devices within the appliance It is located behind the right hand Side Panel A production Control Module is pre programmed at the factory Drum The drum comprises of a zinc coated front and rear body and two removable plastic lifters The rear of the drum is perforated to allow the passage of air Fixed to the rear pressing is a support shaft which runs in a bearing located in the rear panel of the dryer 13 of 36 Indesit A drive pin and collar on the drum shaft prevents forward thrust during use The front lock seam of the drum rotates on bearing pads Note Galvanised and Stainless steel drums are used in production depending on the model of the dryer Compressor Assembly Condenser Evaporator ET Heat Exchanger Filter a Filter Cover x Compressor System Thermistor Pump amp Float Switch Mounted on the bottom right hand side of the rear panel condensate water from the condenser chamber is pumped via an external hose to the water container situated behind the console The pump runs continually throughout the programme except for the cool down period at the
30. move the Smart Card Reader 21 of 36 Indesit FAULT CODES In the event of a fault being detected by the electronics a code will appear in the LCD display These codes are listed in the following table Please Note e Components with a low resistance to Earth may cause erroneous faults or loss of the display AQUALTIS Always check relevant wiring and connector blocks security before considering replacing the modules Code Fault Check for Corrective Action F01 Motorruns continually Check module connection J3 for sign of shorting Replace Module F02 No Drum Motor Action Check security of module connection J3 Check motor for open circuit F03 Front NTC open or short Check security of module connection J12 circuit Check Resistance of NTC see page 15 for reading F04 No pump Check security of module connector J5 Check float operation amp switch Check pump wiring for open circuit F05 Pump continually running Check security of wiring module J5 Module fault Replace module F06 Not used F07 Not used F08 Compressor fault Check security of module connection J11 amp J4 Check wiring to compressor via capacitor Check compressor for open circuit Relay fault on module replace module F09 Error with set up file Check connection between interface and control module J9 Check programme file and re load as required EEPROM fault on module Replace modul
31. nel behind the door open the door to see it 2 of 36 Indesit TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS First Production General Features module Country of Origin Dimensions Energy Class Noise Level Drum Volume Drying Load Programmes Drying Sensing Levels Door Operation Electronic Platform Drying Controls System Thermistor Front Air Duct Thermistor Motor Type 360 Motor Capacitor Compressor Compressor Capacitor Cooling Fan Refrigerant Type Refrigerant Charge Water Container Capacity Absorbed Power June 2010 Model Colour Commercial Code AAQCF81U IT White Silver Door 70078 AAQCF81U WE White Silver Door 71832 AAQCF81U UK White Silver Door 71846 Electronically controlled tumble dryer comprising of an interface fitted into the door and a control module mounted on the plinth connected by a serial link cable The Condensing Drying System uses an integrated self contained refrigerant module instead of traditional high wattage heaters Great Britain Height 850 mm Width 595 mm Depth 584 mm Weight 48 Kg Unpacked 51 Kg Packed A 68 dBA approximately 112 litres Dry weight maximum 8 Kg 16 position selector Up to 5 depending on programme selected Lever operated door catch EVO2 Variable using electronic control and thermistors 25 C 10 10 50 C 4 16 KO 10 25 C 470 KO 15 100 C 16 15 5 Single phase capacitor run
32. o Cycle these checks assume the machine has not been recently used and does not contain any clothes Remember if the machine is stopped for any reason the compressor will not re start for 5 minutes 1 Are both the air duct and the heat exchange filters clean 2 With the heat exchanger filter removed are the evaporator fins clogged or have signs of fluff If the machine is used with the heat exchange filter not in place or the filter is not regularly cleaned the evaporator air flow path will become blocked and the clothes will not dry Is the compressor running 3 If the compressor is not running check the following The Compressor capacitor and wiring Check the module connectors and wiring Check the compressor cut out 4 With a thermometer sensor positioned under the rear fan air duct cover within the airflow care must be taken not to foul the sensor against the drum or the motor rear fan operate the dryer to check there is a temperature rise within 10 minutes Temperature values shown in these photographs indicate a few degrees rise after a few minutes testing 5 Does the front fan turn on after about 20 minutes of operation Note The front fan only comes on intermittently during the early stages of the cycle Position the sensor b in the airflow zone shown MP Take care not to damage the sensor cable Service Manual UK English 24 of 36 Indesit Company 3 To Che
33. on Dll Position the PROGRAMME knob on Choose Sensor Dry or Timed Dry see next page 3 Select any Options if required 4 Press the Start Button 1 Position the PROGRAMME knob on 2 Choose Sensor Dry or Timed Dry see next page Select any Options if required Press the Start Button Position the PROGRAMME knob on Choose Sensor Dry Select any Options if required Press the Start Button Dll Position the PROGRAMME knob on ES Choose Sensor Dry or Timed Dry 29 see next page 3 Select any Options if required 4 Press the Start Button Dll Position the PROGRAMME knob Choose Sensor Dry see next page Select any Options if required Press the Start Button Dll Position the PROGRAMME knob on 5 Choose Sensor Dry see next page Select any Options if required Press the Start Button Position the PROGRAMME knob on 25 Choose Sensor Dry see next page Select any Options if required Press the Start Button il 18 of 36 This is not a drying programme see previous page Options available Alarm 4 Alarm A Alarm Delay Start Pre care S Post care f Mini Load Sensor Dry pion automatic drying Damp dry 5 3 Iron dry 7 Hanger dry Cupboard dry Ready to Wear Alarm f Delay Start 7 Pre care S Post care A Mini Load 8 Sensor Dry option au
34. out 60 minutes Jeans A maximum load of 3 kg 4 pairs turn front packets inside out Programme will take approximately 115 minutes Shirts Shirts made from cotton Maximum load of 3 kg 14 shirts High Heat Programme takes approximately 95 minutes Shirts Shirts made of synthetic cycles Maximum load of 3 kg 14 shirts Low Heat Programme takes approximately 75 minutes Silk Delicate silk Garments Maximum load 0 5 kg Programme will take approximately 60 minutes Duvet Suitable for Single size Duvet that is suitable for tumble drying Cotton Programme will take approximately 120 minutes Duvet Suitable for Single size Duvet that is suitable for tumble drying Synthetic Programme will take approximately 115 minutes Baby Maximum load of 2 kg of delicate baby clothes and bedding Programme will take approximately 120 minutes Lingerie Maximum load of 1 kg close any hooks buttons etc Programme will take approximately 90 minutes Delicates Maximum load of 2 kg of delicate fabrics Programme will take approximately 120 minutes Bed amp Bath Suitable for a maximum load of 8 kg of cotton towels and sheets Programme will take approximately 150 minutes Refresh This is not a drying cycle and should not be used for wet clothes Can be used on any load up to 8 kg but is more efficient with smaller loads A 20 minute programme that airs the clothes with cool heat or for cooling warm clothes 17 of 36 Indesit PROGRAMME GUIDE If the On Off l
35. pliance is referred to its own Service Organisation 8 Whilstthe Company has endeavoured to ensure the accuracy of the data within this publication they cannot hold themselves responsible for any inconvenience or loss occasioned by any error within INDEX Safety Notes amp General Servicing 2 Technical Specifications esase cous nne 3 Dryer Function ung a ee a biu Lo tueur 4 6 Installation ue ERE ER Cx bp He RE EE e RN Kd dad 6 Filter EEUU 7 Water Drain Plumbing eee 8 Console Functions 0 0 cee eee eee eens 9 12 Component Description ee 13 16 Special Programmes do Goede een ACA eee Rc eee es 17 Programme Guide ee RE e ERR x eee ee 18 19 Control Board Programming 20 00 cece eene 20 21 Fault Codes cogor ecc eee O PE i ee ee ae ped 22 23 Servicing Notes a eA 24 25 Test Sequence lir Pee Sheehy Bae ed ce ee Se eG Ree bees EE 26 Wiring Diagram ane be eed ee dee Bae i even G EA edie ek Gana Nba sas 27 Power Module Connections 00 ccc eee eee ehh hh hh 28 Dismantling Instructions 006 eee 29 34 Serial Number Location The Serial Number is located on the front pa
36. rop bearing fixing screw Continued on following page 31 of 36 Indesit Company T 4 Slide the bearing off the drum shaft Note Place the insulation pad before refitting the rear bearing cover Insulation Pad Bearing Cover Teardrop Bearing y PNE fixing Screw N Pump amp Float Switch 1 Release the two pump float assembly cover clips See Photos 1 and 2 Photo 1 Photo 2 B Photo 3 Shown with Cover removed Service Manual UK English 32 of 36 Indesit J e N E ootomcodo Motor Remove drum assembly Q Remove back panel S Remove front panel and air duct assembly complete 1 Remove 4 screws securing motor to heat exchanger surround Release Capacitor securing screws and remove capacitors V Unplug thermistor wiring and remove pump wiring from heat exchange cover Remove 10 screws securing the heat exchange cover and remove cover Please note On reassembly ensure correct orientation of motor note the wire exit point and do not replace fixing screws until belt has been refitted as per belt refitting section Ensure that heat exchange cover is located properly before replacing its securing screws Drum Assembly Remove top cover as in A Remove side panel s as in B Remove water container support as in F Ensure door is closed before moving to next stage Remove rear bearing as in
37. shown in the display The machine has sensed the water container is full after approximately 1 minute the compressor is turned Off and continues for a further 10 minutes with cool air only before displaying the fault H2 and LED To continue the cycle empty the container push the Start Pause button and the machine will continue Clean Front Heat Exchange Filter Is illuminated regularly to remind the customer to clean the heat exchange filter This lamp is a reminder and does not indicate the state of the filter The Heat Exchange Filter must be cleaned after 5 dry cycles But for Optimum Performance itis recommended to clean the Heat Exchange Filter after every use Failure to keep this filter clean will affect the performance of the machine and if the filter become blocked the machine would not dry 12 of 36 Indesit COMPONENT DESCRIPTION Door The Aqualtis Tumble Dryer door holds the customer interface controls and the water container handle is only visible when the door is opened Rating Plate Water Container Pull on Handle to open Filter Customer Interface Model amp E Serial Numbers Heat Exchanger Filter Unit cover open N eT i Heat Exchanger Filter Unit Cover Handle Pull here to open Door Switch A single unit comprising two single microswitches fitted to the front panel of the dryer One microswitch signals to the module whether the door is opened or closed One
38. stem to resettle Ventilation The machine must be installed so it has a minimum air gap of 15mm along each side and 10mm at the top The machine s rear air vents must not be blocked The machine should be installed on a level surface away from any appliance which produces flames i e a Gas Hob or Gas Fire Levelling the Tumble Dryer This dryer must be level for correct operation When the dryer is installed in its final location check that it is level first side to side then front to back If the dryer is not level adjust the feet up or down until the dryer is level Rotate the feet to adjust the height 6 of 36 Indesit Environment Installing in a cupboard is NOT recommended but the dryer must not be installed behind a locked or sliding door or where a door is hinged on the opposite side to the tumble door When in use the dryer must be in an environment that is not damp with proper air circulation The dryer will not operate efficiently in an enclosed space or cupboard Door Reversal The Tumble Dryer door cannot be reversed Filter Care This A class Dryer has 2 filters which must be kept clean to ensure efficient and correct operation of the dryer 1 Air Duct Filter Open the machine door A Remove the filter located just inside the opened door B Unclip the filter and open The filter can now be cleaned and the fluff removed Replace the filter after cleaning
39. tomati drying Damp dry 5 Iron dry 3 Hanger dry 58 Cupboard dry Alarm 4 Delay Start Pre care Z Post care 4 Mini Load Sensor Dry opun automati drying Damp dry XX Iron x Hanger dry x Cupboard dry Alarm f cem Start Pre care 48 Post care Mini Load Sensor Dry option automatic drying Damp dry Iron dry 3 Hanger dry Cupboard dry Alarm A Delay Start Pre Post care 4i amp Sensor Dry option automatic drying Damp dry amp xt Iron dry St Hanger dry Cupboard dry Ready to Wear We suggest to use only Ready to Wear Alarm A Delay Start Pre Post care Mini Load Sensor Dry option UME drying Damp dry x dry Hanger dry Cupboard dry Alarm 77 Delay Start Pre Post care 2 Sensor Dry automatic drying Damp dry amp Iron dry Hanger dry x Cupboard dry 38 We to use only Cupboard dry Alarm A Delay Start Pre Post R Sensor Dry automatis drying Damp dry 55 Iron dry Hanger dry xs Cupboard dry xx We suggest to use only Cupboard dry Alarm A Delay Start Pre Post 4e Sensor Dry option mane drying Damp 5 t Iron dry X Hanger amp Cupboard dry We suggest to use only Cupboard dry Indesit PROGRAMME GU
40. tor is located in the air duct and the second thermistor is attached to the heat exchanger system pipe work The control module determines the programme duration and dryness of the load This is achieved by the thermistors located in the front air duct and on system pipe work measuring the difference in temperature resistance between the two points the control module then calculates and compares the values to that of the chosen programme As the programme progresses a small DC current is passed from the sensor in the front air through damp clothes to earth The resistance of this current is compared to the resistance value of the chosen programme and when these become equal the load will have reached the required level of dryness and will then progress through the dry programme and on to the cool down period 4 of 36 Indesit Basic Principle of Heat Pump Drying System Gas Circulated Low Pressure 0 3MPa LAOR V Calorific Value 1600W Us Compressor Motor eg Pressure Calorific Value x given by Compressor 1 Condense Heat Dew NN Exchanger Exchanger Water Evaporate Condense 10 55 Liquid Low Pressure High Pressure 0 3MPa 1 6MPa gt The control module is located behind the right hand side panel and there is a service port behind the plinth cover that allows attachment of a computer Smart Card Reader or Handheld Device to programme the Control Modu

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