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EN ENGLISH HEALTH & SAFETY, USE & CARE and INSTALLATION GUIDES THANK YOU FOR BUYING A WHIRLPOOL PRODUCT. In order to receive a more complete assistance, please register your appliance on www.whirlpool.com.au Index Health and Safety guide SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Health and Safety guide SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED This dryer is suitable for domestic use, not suitable for the outdoor use. Before using the dryer carefully read, Health and Safety and Use and Care guides. Keep these instructions close at hand for future reference. YOUR SAFETY AND SAFETY OF OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT. This manual and the dryer itself provide important safety warnings, to be read and observed at all times. This is the safety alert symbol.
EN detergent - this will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard. WARNING Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. The last phase of the drying cycle is done without heat (cool down phase), to assure that the laundry stays at a temperature level which is not leading to a damaging of the laundry.
of each drying cycle, since the condensation water can be directly drained away. Take care not to install the dryer on a deep-pile carpet. A carpet must not obstruct the openings in the base. If, due to lack of space, the dryer must be installed directly next to a gas or coal stove, a heat insulating plate (85 x 57 cm) must be installed in between and the side of the plate facing the stove must be covered with aluminium foil. The dryer is not designed for built-in installation.
EN CORRECT USE used for cleaning . Do not exceed the maximum load allowed. Check the maximum load allowed in the programme chart. Do not overdry the laundry. Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer. This dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been Take care that no lint or dust is accumulated around the dryer. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
EN ENERGY SAVING TIPS Always dry a full load, depending on the type of laundry and the programme/drying time. For more detailed information, see the programme chart. By preference use the maximum spin speed allowed by your washing machine, since draining the water mechanical- ly requires less energy. You will save time and energy when running your drying cycle. Always select the correct programme/drying time for the load in order to obtain the desired drying results.
Use and Care guide PRODUCT DESCRIPTION APPLIANCE 1. 1. Worktop 2. Control panel 3. Water tank 4. Door 5. Door handle 6. Door filter (behind door) 7. Bottom filter (behind flap) 8. Adjustable feet (4) 2. 3. 5. 4. 6. 7. 8. CONTROL PANEL 13. 1. 10 2. 3. 12. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 1. On/Off button (Reset if long pressed) 2. Programme button (Settings button if long pressed) 3. Cycle end alert 4. Key lock button 5. Steam refresh button 6. Knob (Turn to select / Press to confirm) 7.
EN DOOR To open the door, pull the handle. To close the door, hold the handle and push so that you can hear it click shut. If you interrupt a running programme by opening the door, the programme will be reset if the dryer door is not closed again within one minute. DRUM LIGHT (if available) • During programme selection: the light goes on for laundry loading • After programme start: the light fades on and off while the laundry load is detected.
HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE FIRST TIME USE 1. CHECK WATER TANK Make sure that the water tank is correctly inserted 2 . CHECK DRAIN HOSE Make sure that the drain hose on the back of the dryer is fixed, either to the dryer’s water tank or to your domestic sewage system (see INSTALLATION GUIDE).
EN DAILY USE WARNING Make sure that no lighters or matches are left in clothing. 1. LOAD THE LAUNDRY Respect your items’ care labels; make sure that the items to be dried are suitable for tumble drying. Drying Care Labels The dots indicate the temperature degree for drying the laundry. Normal temperature Reduced temperature Do not tumble dry Make sure that the laundry is not soaked with flammable liquids.
Set dryness level, if needed If you want to change the dryness level, make sure that the Dryness level button « lights up. Turn the knob to select the desired dryness level, afterwards press the knob to confirm. • Adjust drying time (only if programme Drying time or Airing is selected) • Adjust or cancel Start delay, if a delay option is already in progress. • Add or cancel an option, provided the progress of the programme still allows it.
EN end, the dryer will tumble the laundry for about 10 minutes, to prevent creasing. The display shows an animation. • the door filter after each programme • the bottom filter after every fifth programme. Refer to section CARE AND MAINTENANCE 9. EMPTY WATER TANK / CLEAN DOOR FILTER / CLEAN BOTTOM FILTER Empty • the water tank after each programme PROGRAMMES The dots indicate the temperature degree for drying the laundry.
PROGRAMME Type of Wash and Recommendations SYNTHETICS For drying laundry made of synthetic fibres. max. load (kg): For drying delicate laundry which needs gentle treatment. max. load (kg): DELICATES Care Labels Regulations 3.5 default programme 1:00 selectable options: Steam option, Dryness level, Fresh care, Gentle duration (h): 2.
EN PROGRAMME Type of Wash and Recommendations STEAM REFRESH For refreshing laundry with steam. Specifically designed to refresh and remove odours from dry and clean casual garments like shirts, blouses, trousers made out of cotton, synthetics and their blends. To help removing odours, use the refreshing ball (see separate section REFRESHING BALL). After programme end, the garments shall be removed immediately and put on clothes hangers to minimise wrinkling. max.
EN OPTIONS OPTIONS WHICH ARE DIRECTLY SELECTABLE BY PRESSING THE RESPECTIVE BUTTON STEAM OPTION Minimises creasing of garments made of cotton, synthetics and their blends by adding a humidifying phase at the end of the drying cycle. Use the option with small loads only, unload the garments from the dryer DRYING TIME OPTION To adjust the desired drying time if Drying time or Airing programme has been selected.
FUNCTIONS ON/OFF To switch the dryer on: press the button until the Start/Pause button lights up. To cancel a running programme: press and hold the button until “rES” appears on the display. To switch the dryer off after programme end: press the button until the lights go off. WARNING KNOB After cancelling a running out so that the heat is programme, quickly remove dissipated. all items and spread them To select and confirm programmes, options and settings.
EN The programme starts automatically at the end of the delay period. On programme start, the delay on the display is replaced by the remaining programme duration. When selecting a delay, the original programme duration appears again after the maximum possible delay of 23 hours. To exit the settings mode again without setting a delay, select WATER CONDUCTIVITY SETTING The drying results are affected by the conductivity of the water used during washing.
INDICATORS WATER TANK FULL => empty water tank BOTTOM FILTER CLOGGED => clean bottom filter DOOR FILTER CLOGGED => clean door filter FAILURE For any failure indication on the display, refer to section TROUBLESHOOTING for more information. F.. Find more information in section CARE AND MAINTENANCE, and TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
EN ENERGY SAVING AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF FUNCTION The dryer is designed to save energy. After the programme has finished, it therefore switches off automatically after about a quarter of an hour. ENERGY SAVING TIPS • The optimum ambience temperature for the dryer is between 15 and 20 °C. In case of a higher temperature, air the room. • To reduce the drying time, make sure that the laundry is spun with the maximum possible spin speed of the wash programme. This reduces the moisture content in the laundry.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE WARNING Do not use flammable fluids to clean the dryer. For any cleaning and maintenance, switch off the dryer. EMPTYING THE WATER TANK Empty the water tank after each programme, provided the drain hose is not connected to your sewage system (refer to INSTALLATION GUIDE). 1. Hold the handle and carefully pull out the water tank. Hold the full water tank with both hands. 2. Empty the water. 24 3. Insert the water tank by pushing it back into place.
CLEANING THE DOOR FILTER Clean the door filter after each programme. Make sure that the laundry is unloaded. Open the door. 1. Remove the door filter by pulling it upwards. 2. Press the button to open the door filter. EN 3. Carefully remove the complete lint from the screen by hand. If needed, the screen can be cleaned also under running water, using a soft brush. 4. Clean the filter compartment with a soft cloth, or carefully with a vacuum cleaner. 5.
CLEANING THE BOTTOM FILTER Clean the bottom filter after every fifth programme. 1. Open the bottom flap. 4. Clean the filter foam and the filter by hand or under running water. Do not wash the filter foam in the washing machine. 2. Hold the handle and pull out the bottom filter. 5. Carefully wring out the filter foam. Do not insert it in the bottom filter dripping wet. 3. Remove the foam from the bottom filter, to clean it. 6. Fix the filter foam on the bottom filter. 7.
EN 8. Insert the bottom filter again. Make sure that it 10. Close the bottom flap. is completely integrated in the filter compartment. 9. Clap the filter handle downwards.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRYER Use a soft damp cloth to clean the outer parts of the dryer. Do not use glass or general purpose cleaners, scouring powder or similar to clean the control panel – these substances might damage the surfaces.
REVERSING THE DOOR STOP EN If needed, the door stop of the dryer door can be reversed. Use pliers and a cross-head screwdriver for the procedure. For removing and fixing the door, the help of a second person is recommended. Make sure that the dryer is unplugged. Open the dryer door. 1. 3. Remove the two screws on the door hinge. Remove the two screws which are situated over and under the door lock, left from the door opening. 4. Remove the door and carefully lay it upside 2.
5. Unscrew the bottom screw, to release the cover frame on the front of the door. 7. Carefully turn the door frame in clockwise direction, and remove it. 2 1 8. Turn the door again and lay it upside down. 6. Turn the door and lay it down on the door glass.
EN 9. Remove the two side screws. Do this on both 11. Remove the side parts on each side of the sides of the door. door. 1 2 12. Reverse the side parts and insert them again. 10. Remove the 4 inner screws on each side of the door.
13. Fix the 2 side screws on both sides of the door again. 15. Turn the door and lay it down on the door glass. 1 2 14. Fix the 4 inner screws on each side again. 16. Refit the door frame.
EN 17. Turn the door again and lay it upside down. 19. Fix the two screws over and under the door Fix the bottom screw again. 18. Insert the door lock on the right side of the lock, on the right side of the door opening. 20. Fix the door on the left side of the door opening by turning in the two screws. door opening. Press it completely inside the hole and move it a bit downwards, until the small knob of the door lock latches.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE & AFTER-SALES SERVICE Your dryer is equipped with various automatic safety functions. These enable failures to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately. These failures are frequently so minor that they can be removed within a few minutes.
EN Problem Possible Cause Solution WATER DROPLETS ARE BENEATH THE DRYER Bottom filter not inserted correctly • Check position of the bottom filter and make sure it is completely integrated in the filter compartment. Lint remaining on bottom filter or door seal • Remove lint residues on the rubber seals of bottom filter and door seal. Water tank not inserted correctly • Push in the water tank and make sure that it is completely integrated in the tank compartment.
FAILURE INDICATOR AND MESSAGES Make sure to • Empty the water tank after each programme • Clean the door filter after each programme • Clean the bottom filter after every fifth programme Failure Indicator Possible Cause Solution Water tank may be • filled with water • Empty water tank; make sure to insert it properly afterwards. • not correctly positioned • Push in the water tank to make sure that it is correctly inserted in the tank compartment.
EN Below is a summary of possible failure causes and solutions. If the problem persists after having followed the instructions as indicated below, press and hold On/ Off for at least three seconds. If afterwards the failure indication still appears, switch off and unplug the dryer and contact our After-Sales Service. Display message Possible Cause Solution F01 to F04 Failure of a component Press and hold On/Off for at least 3 seconds.
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING WARNING Never lift the dryer by holding it at the worktop. 1. Unplug the dryer. 2. Make sure that door and water tank are properly closed. 38 3. If the drain hose is connected to your sewage system, fix the drain hose on the rear of the dryer again (see Installation Guide).
EN AFTER-SALES SERVICE BEFORE CALLING THE AFTER-SALES SERVICE 1. See if you can solve the problem by yourself with the help of the suggestions given in the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. 2. Switch the appliance off and on again to see if the failure persists. IF AFTER THE ABOVE CHECKS THE FAILURE STILL OCCURS, GET IN TOUCH WITH THE NEAREST AFTER-SALES SERVICE To receive assistance, call the number shown on the warranty card or follow the instructions on the website www.whirlpool.com.
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