The manufacturer ‘Hotpoint‘ has made it distinct to offer impressive products that cater to the needs of the households. Hotpoint AQCF852BI Condenser Tumble Dryer is been the highest in capacity offered by this brand and made to suit large sized families. The unique feature of this Tumble Dryer is the ‘Wool mark Silver Care Programme’ offered by this brand for specific models and this product enjoys the benefit. It is a technology in which the drum moves in a single direction through out the process that helps to eliminate the friction between the different clothes and by which the quality of the fibres is been well maintained.
The Basics: Before the installation, it is required to determine the type of dryer and Hotpoint AQCF852BI Reverse Tumble Action Dryer belongs to the condenser type of drying system. The advantages of this system over the vented models are that it does not required to be vented and the water extracted from the clothes is been sent to the built-in reservoir from which the user can empty as when time permits. The so-called freestanding model with the condenser technology permits to be installed any corner of the home. It also is a frontloading and white colour model with the dimension slightly larger than the usual models with 850 x 595 x 630 mm.
Control panel: This model is been embedded with the digital display and the electronic control system makes it easy for the user to set the desired programmes in a friendly manner. The control panel present in the front face above the door has various controls that are as follows. , off buttons and light, Indicators, Display panel, Option buttons and lights, ECO light, Start/pause button with light, Child lock with light, Programme knob
Clean condenser with light, empty water clean filter with light, Programme progress light. In the display panel is present the 3 sections that denotes the sensor dry, timed dry and the delay start programme.
Choosing a programme:
Among the available 16 Drying programmes the user has the benefit to set the required programme based on the fabrics. The special programmes that function in just single settings are the easy iron programme, wool, jeans, shirts in low and high heat, silk, duvet, baby, lingerie, delicates, bed and bath and finally it is the refresh programme. Further, with the timed drying the settings available are for different time of 180mins, 160mins, 120mins, 90mins, 60mins, 30mins or 20mins. In any case for the most who find less handling time the Sensor drying goes well and it guarantees the best drying output as it functions by sensing the moisture level in the fabrics and stops immediately when the desired results are been obtained.
Miscellaneous: The reservoir capacity of this product is 5 litres that is good to be managed occasionally and the fluff filter is removable for easy maintenance. For each of these the indicators intimates when attention is been required. It also gives an end of cycle alarm. The door opening is available on the left side and it opens to the extend of 180 degrees.
Verdict: The energy efficiency of this model is class ‘B’ that sets back a little and to compensate are those interesting and unique features like the 5 level sensing, higher number of programmes and the anti-crease system found both at the beginning and end of the programme to produce an unmatched output. Overall, guarantee given by the manufacturer for Hotpoint AQCF852BI Freestanding Tumble Dryer is 12 months for both part and labour is a noteworthy decision point.
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Hotpoint AQCF852BI 8kg, White Colour Dryer - Specifications, Features
| Manufacturer | Hotpoint |
| Model Name | AQCF852BI Condenser Tumble Dryer |
| Colours available | White |
| User interface | Digital display |
| Size (height x width x depth) | 850 x 595 x 630 mm |
| Drying Type | Condenser |
| Machine type | Freestanding |
| Drying Capacity in kg | 8 |
| Loading type | Front loading |
| Number of drying programmes | 16 |
| Energy efficiency rating | B |
| In operation | Electronic |
| Main Features | |
| Number of heat settings | 2 |
| Anti crease function | Yes (both at beginning and at the end) |
| LED display | Yes |
| Final cool tumble action | Yes |
| Reverse action | Yes |
| Temperature selector | Yes |
| Vent hose | No |
| Automatic drying | Yes |
| Child lock | Yes |
| Timed drying | Yes - 180mins, 160mins, 120mins, 90mins, 60mins, 30mins or 20mins. |
| Special Programmes | |
| Silk dry program | Yes |
| Pillow drying | Yes |
| Delicate dry option | Yes |
| Iron dry | Yes |
| Wool programme | Yes |
| Cupboard dry option | Yes |
| Easy iron option | Yes |
| Reversible door | Yes |
| Start delay option | Yes |
| Indicators | |
| Filter care indicator | Yes |
| Remaining time indicator | Yes |
| Warning LED indicator | Yes |
| Water tank full indicator | Yes |
| End of program indicator | Yes |
| Guarantee | 12 months for parts and labour |
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