Tumble dryer WTG86400AU en Installation and operating instructions
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en Contents enI stal tionandoperatinginstructions 8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .4 Children/people/pets . Installation. . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4 ..6 ..8 . 10 7 Environmental protection . . . . .12 Packaging/old appliance . . . . . . . . . 12 Energy-saving tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
en Intended use 8 Intended use ■ esudntI ■ ■ ■ This appliance is intended for private domestic use only. Do not install or operate this appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions. There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if residual water in it freezes. If hoses freeze up, they may crack/burst.
Safety instructions ■ ■ ■ Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance. Do not leave the appliance unattended when children or other people who are unable to assess the risks are in the vicinity. : Warning Risk of death! Children may lock themselves inside appliances and find themselves in a life-threatening situation.
en Safety instructions Installation ■ : Warning Risk of electric shock/fire/ material damage/damage to the appliance! If the appliance is not installed properly, this may lead to a dangerous situation. Ensure the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ 6 The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance (identification plate). The connected loads and the required fuse protection are specified on the identification plate.
Safety instructions : Warning Risk of fire/material damage/ damage to the appliance! The use of extension cords or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short circuiting. Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has been correctly installed. Do not use extension cords, power strips or multi-way couplers.
en Safety instructions : Warning Risk of injury! ■ The appliance is very heavy. Lifting it may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on your own. Risk of inThe jury! ■ appliance has sharp edges on which you could cut your hands. Do not take hold of the appliance by its sharp edges. Wear protective gloves to lift it. Risk of inIfjury! the hoses and mains ■ cables are not correctly routed, they may constitute a tripping hazard, which may result in injury.
Safety instructions ■ ■ During the last part of the drying cycle, the laundry in the drum is not heated (cooling cycle). This is to ensure that it remains at a temperature at which it will not be damaged. Do not switch off the appliance before the drying cycle has finished unless you remove all items of laundry from the drum immediately and spread them out (to dissipate the heat).
en Safety instructions Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance ■ If the amount of laundry in the appliance exceeds its maximum load capacity, it may not be able to operate properly, or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of dry laundry. Make sure you comply with the maximum load capacities specified for each of the programs. ~ Page 22 Materi damage/damage the appliance ■ alIf you tooperate the appliance without a fluff catcher (e.
Safety instructions ■ ■ ■ ■ When removing the mains plug from the socket, always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable, otherwise this may damage the mains cable. Do not make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. Repairs and any other work on the appliance must only be conducted by our customer service or by an electrician. The same applies for replacing the mains cable (when necessary). Spare mains cables can be ordered from our customer service.
en Environmental protection 7 Environmental protection Energy-saving tips ■ Packaging/old appliance noitceorplamnoteriEv ) 12 Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Installation and connection 5 Installation and connection Scope of delivery noitcednaoitlasnI ■ ■ ■ ■ Dryer Installation and operating instructions Basket for woollens* Condensation drain* Installing and connecting the dryer : Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock as the dryer is operated with electricity. ■ Check the dryer for visible damage. You must not operate the dryer if it is damaged.
en Installation and connection During installation ensure that: ■ The dryer is placed on a clean, level and firm surface, ■ The mains plug can be accessed at all times, ■ The air inlet on the dryer is kept clear and there is sufficient ventilation, ■ The area around the dryer is kept clean and ■ The dryer is levelled using the threaded feet. Note: Check the alignment of the appliance with a spirit level and correct if necessary. Change the height by turning the appliance feet.
Draining the condensation water en ΠDraining the 4. Place the condensation hose in the "parked" position. Condensation will form in the appliance as it dries the laundry. You must ensure that the drain hose is connected when you operate the appliance. If there is no drain hose connected to the appliance, the condensation water from the appliance will run into the condensation container.
en Draining the condensation water 6. Fasten the other end of the drain hose with the remaining accessories, depending on the connection situation (A, B or C). & $ & % PD[ FP $ & PD[ FP $ PLQ FP PD[ FP Caution! Accumulated water can be drawn back into the dryer and may cause material damage. Check that the water drains away from the wash basin quickly. The drain must not be sealed or blocked. Caution! Material damage due to leaks or draining water.
The main points in brief en Y The main points in brief feirbnstiopnmaeTh 1 @ Load the laundry and close the door. -------- 2 @ Switch on the dryer. @ Select the start button A. -------- 3 @ Dry. @ Switch off the dryer. Select a programme and, if necessary, adjust the programme default settings. Unload the laundry. @ Empty the condensate container. Clean the fluff filter.
en Getting to know your appliance * Getting to know your appliance Dryer ecnailpruoywnktgniGte 3 # + ; ( 0 8 @ H P X 18 Condensate container Control and display panel Drum interior light (depending on the model) Dryer door Air inlet Fluff filter Heat exchanger
Getting to know your appliance en Control panel + # ( Use the programme selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the programme. 0 Programmes ~ Page 22. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme ~ Page 24. @ Buttons ~ Page 24. H Display panel with buttons ~ Page 20.
en Getting to know your appliance Display panel Buttons in the display panel Display panel È #+3; ( 0 8 @ H P X Select the degree of dryness. Select the drying time. Select the Ready in time. Select Anti-Crease. Select Low-Heat Drying. Switch the signal on or off. Select Start/Pause. For a detailed description of all buttons, see ~ Page 24 onwards. 20 "Anti-Crease" selected. Fine adjustment of the dryness level. 5 Time programme selected. ñ "Ready in" time selected. E Childproof lock selected.
Laundry Z Laundry ■ Preparing the laundry yrdnuaL : Warning Risk of explosion/fire! Remove any cigarette lighters and matches from pockets. Caution! The dryer drum and fabrics could be damaged. Remove all objects from pockets and observe the following information: ■ Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc. together or use a laundry bag. ■ Close zips, hooks and eyelets and buttons. Button up large items of laundry, such as covers. ■ Remove any metal objects, such as paper clips, from pockets.
en Programmes and buttons / Programmes and buttons Programmes snotubdnamrgsoeP Programme and fabrics Maximum load and programme settings/info Name of the programme Which fabrics is the programme suitable for? The maximum load is based on the dry weight of the fabrics Possible programme settings Cotton i Very Dry ±: 8 kg Hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics that are made of more than one layer of cotton or linen and do not dry readily. Cotton i Cupboard Dry ±.
Programmes and buttons Timed program warm 5 All types of fabric; time programme. Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi-layered, thick laundry. Notes ■ Only dry wool, sports shoes and soft toys with the basket for woollens ~ Page 14. ■ In the time programme, the laundry's residual moisture is not automatically detected. If the laundry is still too damp after the drying programme, repeat the programme and, if required, extend the programme length.
en Programmes and buttons Buttons Buttons Explanations and notes Note: Not all buttons and their functions can be selected in all programmes. Fine adjust ó If the laundry is too damp after drying, you can finely adjust the dryness level e.g. Cupboard Dry. The dryness level can be increased with the degree of dryness in three stages, from – to •. If you have adjusted the dryness level, the setting for all programmes with a selectable dryness level is retained even after the dryer is switched off.
Operating the appliance 1 Operating the appliance Loading laundry and switching on the dryer ecnailpehtgniaOrep en 2. Use the programme selector to set the required programme. The default programme settings for the selected programme appear in the display panel. Note: The dryer must be correctly positioned and connected, ~ Page 13. 1. Place the laundry in the drum. 2. Turn the programme selector to any programme to switch the dryer on. 3. Close the dryer door.
en Operating the appliance Programme sequence Cancelling the programme The programme status is indicated in the display field. The programme can be interrupted at any time; to pause, open the dryer door or press the Start button. e.g. 1:27 Expected programme duration in hours and minutes. Ù ö » Q - ˜“Ÿš Note: When a programme is selected, the expected drying time for the recommended load is displayed.
Operating the appliance Clean the fluff filter Note: During drying, fluff and hair from the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. If the fluff filter is blocked or dirty, this reduces the flow of air, which prevents the dryer from achieving its maximum performance. Clean fluff filters also reduce energy consumption and the drying time. Clean the fluff filter after each drying cycle: 1. Open the dryer door and remove all fluff from the door. 2. Remove the fluff filter. 3.
en Operating the appliance Emptying the condensate container By default, the condensation from the appliance runs into the condensation container. Alternatively, you have the option of discharging the condensation water* supplied depending on the model. If you choose to discharge the condensation water into the waste-water system, you will not need to empty the condensation container during the drying programme or after each time you use the dryer. 1. Pull out the condensate container horizontally. 2.
Signal setting M Signal setting You can change the following settings: en 5. The volume of the audible signal at the end of the programme is shown in the display. gniteslangSi ■ ■ ■ The spin speed that is used for spinning your laundry before it is dried, The volume of the audible signal at the end of the programme, The volume of the audible button signals. You will need to activate the setting mode in order to change these settings. Activating setting mode 1. Switch the dryer on. 2.
en Cleaning D Cleaning 3. Turn both locking levers towards each other. Cleaning the dryer and the control panel gniaeCl : Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock as the dryer is operated with electricity. Disconnect the dryer from the mains before cleaning. Clean the dryer using only water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, spray residue or other residues immediately. Do not use cleaning agents or agents for pre-treating laundry (e.g.
Cleaning en 9. First insert the heat exchanger, and then fit the heat exchanger's top cap in place. 10. Turn both locking levers back and close the maintenance flap until it locks into place. Cleaning the moisture sensor 11. Close the maintenance flap and press on it until you feel it click in place. Open the door and clean the moisture sensor with a coarse sponge. Note: The dryer is equipped with a stainless-steel moisture sensor. The moisture sensor measures how damp the laundry is.
Faults and what to do about them en 3 Faults and what to do about them meht uobadt wahdnstluFa Faults ð on the display panel and drying has been interrupted. Cause/remedy ■ ■ Empty the condensate container and press the Start button ~ Page 28. If the optional condensation drain is installed, the drain hose may be blocked. Check the hose for deposits and flush the hose out. é on the display panel. Clean the fluff filter and/or the heat exchanger, then select the Start button ~ Page 27; ~ Page 30.
Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedy Drying time too long? ■ ■ ■ ■ The fluff filter may be dirty and cause a longer drying time. Clean the fluff filter. If the air inlet on the dryer is blocked or not freely accessible, this may increase the drying time. Make sure that the air inlet remains unobstructed. If the ambient temperature is higher than 35 °C, this may extend the drying time. Insufficient air circulation in the room may increase the drying time. Ventilate the room.
en After-sales service J After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself (faults, what to do?), please contact our after-sales service. We will always find an appropriate solution to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers. The contact information for your nearest after-sales service can be found here or in the enclosed after-sales service directory. Please provide after-sales service with the dryer's product number (E-no.) and production number (FD).
Consumption values en [ Consumption values Consumption values table seulavnoimuCstp Programme Spin speed used for spinning the laundry Duration** Energy consumption** 8 kg 8 kg 1400 rpm 140 min 3.84 kWh 1000 rpm 158 min 4.61 kWh 800 rpm 176 min 5.31 kWh 1400 rpm 116 min 2.30 kWh 1000 rpm 135 min 3.53 kWh 800 rpm 153 min 3.96 kWh 3.5 kg 3.5 kg 800 rpm 52 min 1.42 kWh 600 rpm 65 min 1.
en Technical data J Technical data Dimensions: 85 x 60 x 60 cm Height x width x depth Weight: Approx. 45 kg Maximum load: 8 kg Condensate container: 4.6 l Mains voltage: 220 - 240 V Connected load: Max.
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