Tumble dryer WTW83460BY en Installation and operating instructions
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en Contents enI stal tionandoperatinginstructions 8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .4 Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Appliance safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Environmental protection . . . . . .7 Packaging/old appliance . . . . . . . . . . 7 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Energy-saving tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
en Intended use 8 Intended use ■ esudntI ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 4 For private domestic use only. Only to dry and refresh fabrics that have a care label specifying that they are suitable for use in a dryer. The dryer can be operated by children 8 years old and older, by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities and by persons with insufficient experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in its use by a responsible adult.
Safety instructions Safety for children Appliance safety : Warning : Warning Risk of death or injury! You should therefore observe the following: ■ Do not leave the dryer unattended when children or other people who cannot assess the risks are nearby. ■ Do not let children play with the dryer. ■ Children may become entangled in packaging or film if allowed to play with them, or they may pull them over their heads and suffocate. Keep packaging, packaging parts and film out of the reach of children.
en Safety instructions Caution! Risk of material damage to the dryer or fabrics ■ Only use the dryer for drying and freshening up fabrics at home and for fabrics that have been washed with water and are suitable for tumble-drying. Any other use is not considered intended use and is prohibited. ■ Foamed material or foam rubber may become deformed or melt during drying. Do not dry any laundry that contains foamed material or rubber. ■ Do not lean or sit on the dryer door, as the dryer may tip over.
Environmental protection en Energy-saving tips 7 Environmental protection ■ Packaging/old appliance noitceorplamnoteriEv ) Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is designated according to European directive 2012/19/EC which governs waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The directive provides a framework for the collection and recycling of old appliances, which is valid across the EU.
en The main points in brief 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 8 Select a programme and, if necessary, adjust the programme default settings. @ Dry. @ Switch off the dryer. -------- @ Unload the laundry. @ Empty the condensate container. Clean the fluff filter.
Getting to know your appliance en * Getting to know your appliance Dryer ecnailpruoywnktgniGte # + 3 ( 0 8 @ H P Condensate container Control and display panel Drum interior light (depending on the model) Dryer door Air inlet Fluff filter 9
en Getting to know your appliance Control panel Note: All buttons are sensitive and only need to be touched briefly. + # ( Use the programme selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the programme. 0 Programmes ~ Page 13. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme ~ Page 15. @ Buttons ~ Page 15. H Display panel with buttons ~ Page 11.
Getting to know your appliance Display panel en Display panel Buttons in the 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 15 onwards. Anti-Crease selected. Fine adjustment of the dryness level. 5 Timed programme selected. ñ "Ready in" time selected. E Childproof lock selected.
en Laundry Z Laundry Preparing the laundry yrdnuaL : Warning Risk of explosion or fire! Remove any cigarette lighters and matches from pockets. Caution! The dryer drum and fabrics may be damaged. Remove all objects from pockets and take note of the following information: ■ Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc. together or use a laundry bag. ■ Close zips, hooks and eyes, and do up any buttons. ■ To ensure a consistent drying result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
Programmes and buttons en / 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 i Cotton e: 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. i Cotton e.
en Programmes and buttons 0 Timed program warm 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 30. ■ 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.
Programmes and buttons en Buttons Buttons Explanations and notes Note: Not all buttons and their functions can be selected in all programmes. ó Fine adjust If the laundry is too damp after drying, you can finely adjust the dryness levels 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.
en Operating the appliance 1 Operating the appliance Loading laundry and switching on the dryer ecnailpehtgniaOrep 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 29. 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.
Operating the appliance Changing the programme or adding laundry You can remove or add laundry and change or alter the programme at any time during drying. 1. To pause the programme, open the dryer door or press the Start button. 2. Add or remove laundry. 3. Select another programme or an additional function, if required. 4. Close the dryer door. 5. Press the Start button. Note: The programme duration in the display panel is updated depending on the load and residual moisture in the laundry.
en 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: 4. Pull apart the two-part fluff filter. 5. Open both filters and remove all the fluff. 1.
Operating the appliance Emptying the condensate container en 2. Pour out the condensation water. Notes ■ You can drain off the condensation into the waste-water system using an optional condensation drain*. ■ If you drain the condensation using an optional condensation drain, you do not have to empty the condensate container. Note: After each drying cycle, empty the condensate container; otherwise the next drying programme may be cancelled as a result of the condensate container being full. 1.
en Signal setting M Signal setting You can change the following settings: 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.
Noises > Noises Note: During drying, the compressor and the pump generate noises which are entirely normal. seNio en The condensation is pumped into the condensate container using a pump. This generates pumping noises. From time to time, the compressor in the dryer generates a humming noise. However, the volume may vary depending on the programme and progress of the drying process. Every now and then, the compressor is ventilated. This creates a whirring noise.
en Cleaning D Cleaning 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. prewash sprays, stain removers).
Cleaning en Cleaning the filter in the condensate container Note: The filter in the condensate container cleans the condensation water that is used during the dryer's automatic cleaning cycle. 1. Pull out the condensate container horizontally. 2. Pour out the condensation water. 3. Remove the filter. 4. Clean the filter under warm, running water or in the dishwasher. 5. Push in the filter until you feel it lock into place. Caution! The dryer may be contaminated with fluff and thus become damaged.
en Faults and what to do about them 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 19. If the optional condensation drain* is installed, the drain hose may be blocked or kinked. Check the hose for deposits and flush the hose out. Lay the hose without any kinks. é on the display panel. Clean the fluff filter and press the Start button ~ Page 18.
Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedy Drying time too long? ■ ■ ■ ■ en The fluff filter may be dirty and cause drying to take longer. 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 Cottons Cupboard Dry* Iron Dry* Energy consumption** 8 kg 4 kg 8 kg 4 kg 1400 rpm 179 min 111 min 1.57 kWh 0.93 kWh 1000 rpm 203 min 122 min 1.80 kWh 1.04 kWh 800 rpm 227 min 143 min 2.04 kWh 1.25 kWh 1400 rpm 125 min 75 min 1.10 kWh 0.66 kWh 1000 rpm 150 min 90 min 1.36 kWh 0.82 kWh 800 rpm 176 min 106 min 1.64 kWh 0.
en Technical data J Technical data Dimensions: 85 x 60 x 60 cm Height x width x depth Weight: Approx. 56 kg Maximum load: 8 kg Condensate container: 4.6 l Connected voltage: 220 - 240 V Connected load: Max. 1000 W Fuse: 10 A atdlcinhTe Drum interior light* Ambient temperature: 5 - 35 °C Power consumption when switched off: 0.10 W Power consumption when ready for use (left-on mode): 0.
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 Optional accessories Transport and frost protection Order optional accessories* from the after-sales service: 1. Empty the condensate container. 2. Select any programme using the programme selector. 3. Press the Start button. 4. Wait for 5 minutes. Note: The condensation is drained. 5. Empty the condensate container again. 6. Switch off the dryer.
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7 Advice and repair order in the event of faults GB IE 0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory.
