CONTENTS READ INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE! INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SAFE INSTALLATION AND USE Page 3 INTENDED USE Page 7 INSTALLATION Page 8 DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER Page 9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Page 10 CLEANING THE DOOR FILTER Page 10 CLEANING THE BOTTOM FILTER Page 11 DRAINAGE SYSTEM Page 12 DOOR REVERSIBILITY Page 14 ENERGY SAVING/AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF FUNCTION Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE/AFTER-SALES SERVICE Page 16 DISPOSAL Page 18 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE INDICATORS AND OPTIO
SAFE INSTALLATION AND USE To avoid injuries, damages on the dryer and its surrounding area or even a fire, you must observe the instructions below. Packaging, damages, handling • Keep the packaging foil away from children; danger of suffocation. • Do not operate the dryer if it has been damaged during transport or later. Inform the After-Sales Service. • If the dryer was exposed to the cold before delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few hours before installation.
• If you want to install the dryer under a worktop, make sure that a ventilation grid (minimum 45 x 8 cm) is inserted in the rear part of the worktop where the dryer will be installed, to assure sufficient ventilation. Stacking on a washing machine • If you want to place the dryer on top of your washing machine, first contact our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer to verify if this is possible.
• Do not trap the mains cable between the dryer and the wall, to prevent damages on the cable. • Do not operate the dryer if the mains cable or plug shows damages. • Before doing any maintenance on the dryer, disconnect it from the mains supply, to avoid dangers. • If necessary, the mains cable can be replaced; the replacement must only be done by our After-Sales Service or by a qualified technician, to avoid dangers.
• Do not use flammable cleaning agents. • Do not use the tumble dryer if chemicals have been used for cleaning. • Fabric softeners or similar products must be used as specified by the fabric softener instructions. • Never stop the tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle, unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
INTENDED USE This appliance is destined to dry laundry which is marked to be appropriate for being treated in a dryer, in quantities which are usual for private households. • Observe the instructions given in these Instructions for Use and in the Quick Reference Guide when using the dryer. • Keep these Instructions for Use and the Quick Reference Guide; if you pass on the dryer to another person, also give him/her Instructions for Use and Quick Reference Guide.
INSTALLATION For installing your dryer, you must observe the instructions of chapter SAFE INSTALLATION AND USE. • Carefully level the dryer by adjusting the four feet; check the correct leveling with a level. • Before running the first drying cycle, ensure that the water container is fully pushed inside and that the bottom filter is correctly positioned (see chapter DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER). • Also make sure that all hoses of the drainage system are connected as shown in the picture below.
2) For the Republic of Ireland only The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type. 3) Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries) If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, please contact Whirlpool Service for further instruction. Please do not attempt to change plug yourself.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH DRYING CYCLE • Switch off the dryer before cleaning or carrying out maintenance. • Empty the water container at the end of each drying cycle. • Clean the door filter at the end of every drying cycle. Dryer exterior and control panel: • Use a soft, damp cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. • Do not use detergents containing solvents, scouring powder, glass or general purpose cleaners; they may harm the surfaces.
CLEANING THE BOTTOM FILTER A A. Open the bottom filter flap. Lift up the handle of the filter and pull the bottom filter out. B. Open the filter by lifting on the latch of the filter frame. C. Take out the foam from the inside of the filter. D. Remove the lint on the surface of the foam by hand. Afterwards, clean the foam under running water to remove any remaining lint from the foam. B E. Remove the lint from both filter parts by hand.
DRAINAGE SYSTEM For your convenience: The dryer can be connected directly to the sewage system of the house to avoid the emptying of the water container after each drying cycle. Place an absorbent cloth underneath to collect water spillage. A. Unplug the hose located at the upper rear part of the dryer. B. Remove the white hose from the hose fixation.
C. Fix the hose to the sewage system. The height difference between the floor where the dryer stands on and the connection at the sewage system should not exceed 1 m. max. 1 m NOTE: To avoid siphoning, the end of the hose must not be immersed in the drain water. Avoid bending and twisting the hose.
DOOR REVERSIBILITY For your convenience: B In case you want to stack the dryer on a washing machine, you can reverse the door opening direction, to bring the door handle in a lower position. A. Unplug the dryer. B. Open the door. C C. Using pliers, turn the contact pin in the upper part of the door by 90° and pull it out. D. Removing the door lock: Unscrew the 2 screws above and below the door lock system. E.
ENERGY SAVING For Dryers with Energy Label according to Directive 2010/30/EU The Energy Label contains information on performance and consumption of your dryer: The bold black arrow marks the energy efficiency class (A+++ = most efficient / D = least efficient). Power consumption per year Type of dryer Maximum load capacity Drying time Noise level drying Condensation efficiency Automatic switch-off function Your dryer is designed to save energy.
• • • • • • • • • Always dry a full load: depending on the type of laundry and the programme/drying time. For detailed information, refer to the separate Quick Reference Guide. Use the maximum spin speed allowed by your washing machine, since draining the water mechanically requires less energy. You will save time and energy when running your drying cycle. Do not overdry the laundry. Clean the door filter after every drying cycle. Clean the bottom filter after every fifth drying cycle.
Door filter, water container or bottom filter indicator lamp on: • Door filter clean? • Water container empty? • Water container correctly positioned? • Bottom filter clean and correctly positioned? Water droplets underneath the dryer: • Bottom filter correctly positioned? • Any lint on the bottom filter seal removed? • Any lint on the door seal removed? • Water container positioned correctly? • Dryer levelled? After-Sales Service If, after carrying out the above checks the malfunction persists or appears a
DISPOSAL • This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). • By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Packing • The packing box may be fully recycled as confirmed by the recycling symbol.
