CONTENTS

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

PROGRAMME CHART
PREPARING THE LAUNDRY
SELECTING A PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS
STARTING AND COMPLETING A PROGRAMME
CHANGING A PROGRAMME
INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME
DAILY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BOOKLET
SAFETY ADVICES BEFORE USING THE
DRYER / CONNECTIONS

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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SAFETY ADVICES AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS

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DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER

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REMINDER - MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

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DRAINAGE SYSTEM

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DOOR REVERSIBILITY / CHILD SAFETY LOCK

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HEAT EXCHANGER

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE /
AFTER-SALES SERVICE

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SAFETY ADVICES BEFORE USING THE

DRYER / CONNECTIONS
1. Removing the packaging and check
After unpacking, make sure that the dryer is
undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the dryer.
Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer.
If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to
delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few
hours before operating.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as
they are potentially dangerous.
Remove the protective foil from the control panel.
2. Electrical Connections
Electrical connections must be carried out by a
qualified technician in compliance with the
manufacturers instructions and current standard
safety regulations.
Electrical connection must comply with local
Electricity Board regulations.
Voltage information, power consumption and the
required fuse protection is shown on the rating
plate mounted at the rear of the dryer.
The manufacturer cannot accept any liability for
personal injury or damage to property resulting
from failure to adhere to these instructions.
The dryer must be earthed as prescribed by law.
Do not use extension leads or multiple adaptors.
Before any maintenance on the dryer disconnect it
from the mains supply.
Do not operate the dryer if it has been damaged
during transport. Contact one of our After-Sales
Service technicians.
Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out by
After-Sales Service.
After installation access to the mains plug has to be
guaranteed, or the all-pole disconnection has to be
possible with a switch.
3. Installation
The appliance must not be installed behind a
lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge
on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer.
Do not install your dryer where it can be subject to
extreme conditions, such as: poor ventilation,
temperatures below 5C or above 35C.
Before running the first cycle ensure the water
container and heat exchanger are correctly positioned.
Only for water container top version: if possible use
a hose to drain the water directly into the domestic
plumbing system. This will avoid having to empty
the water container at the end of each drying cycle
since the condensation water can be directly
drained away. See also chapter Drainage System.
Take care not to install the dryer on a deep-pile
carpet.
Take care not to trap the mains cable between the
dryer and the wall.
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Stability:
When installing the dryer always carefully level the
dryer adjusting the four feet and check the correct
levelling with a spirit level.
To built in the dryer
Remove the work-top and replace it with the BuiltIn kit (according to Eec Electrical Regulations),
available at your dealer. As prescribed by law, only
a qualified technician has to do the installation.
Stacking kit
Depending on the model, your dryer can be
stacked on top of your front loading washing
machine. Please contact your dealer or our
After-Sales Service.
Minimum housing dimensions:
Width:
600 mm
Height:
855 mm
Depth:
600 mm

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
1) For Great Britain only
Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp
fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A.
approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B).
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover.
3. Refit both into plug.
Important:
The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse
cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is
fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour
embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical
store.

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. This procedure needs to be carried out by a
qualified Whirlpool technician in compliance with the manufactures
instructions and current standard safety regulations.

SAFETY ADVICES AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Packing

2.

3.

4.
5.

The packing box may be fully recycled as

confirmed by the recycling symbol
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Energy saving tips
Always dry a full load: depending on the type of
laundry and the programme/drying time.
By preference 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 lint filter after every drying cycle.
Place your dryer in a room with a temperature
between 15 C and 20 C. In case of higher
temperature ventilate the room.
Always select the correct programme/drying time for
the load in order to obtain the desired drying results.
Select the gentle option only with small loads.
When drying cotton, for example. dry iron dry and
cupboard dry loads together. Start with the iron dry
programme/drying time setting, remove the laundry
to be ironed at the end of that cycle and dry the
remainder of the load on the cupboard dry setting.
Disposing of packaging and old Dryer:
The dryer is built from reusable materials. The
dryer must be disposed of in compliance with local
waste disposal regulations.
Before scrapping, cut off the power cable so that
the dryer cannot be connected to the mains.
Child safety:
Children must not be allowed to play with the dryer.
General recommendations:
Always set the programme/time selector knob to
the 0 position after use.This prevents the dryer
from being switched on accidentally.
Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch
off the dryer and disconnect it from the mains supply.
To clean the outside of the dryer, use a neutral
detergent and a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive detergents.
Do not use inflammable cleansing agents.
Do not use the tumble dryer if chemicals have been
used for cleaning.
Garments treated or contaminated with flammable
cleaning sprays or liquids such as petrol, cooking oil
or aerosol sprays must not be put in this dryer.
Lighters must not be left in pockets.
Never use and store flammable materials nearby
the dryer.

Wipe away lint from the door seal and the door
using a damp cloth.
If the lint filter mesh is clogged, clean it with water
and a soft brush.
Since lint can go through the filter it is necessary to
clean, from time to time, the complete filter area
(including below the filter) with a brush, a damp
cloth or with a vacuum cleaner.
If necessary, the power cable may be replaced with
an identical one obtained from our After-Sales
Service. The power cable must only be replaced by
a qualified technician.

Attention rear panel can be hot.

EC Declaration of Conformity
This dryer has been designed, constructed and
distributed in compliance with the safety
requirements of EC Directives:
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive.

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.
The symbol
on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product, indicates that
this appliance may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please contact
your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
The dryer must be used in the household for the
described uses.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER

A. Work top.
B1.Water Container bottom
version or
B2.Water Container top version.
C. Contact pin.
D. Door:
To open the door: pull the
handle.
To close the door: push gently
until closed.
E. Filter.
F. Child Safety Lock.
G. Button for heat exchanger flap
opening.
H. Heat exchanger.

A
B2
C
F

Note: Depending on the model,

the opening of the flap can be
horizontal or vertical. This doesnt
change the functioning of the flap.

H
B1

REMINDER - MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

EACH DRYING CYCLE
Clean the lint filter at the end of every
drying cycle.
Open the door.
Pull the filter upwards.
Open the filter.
Remove lint using a soft brush or your
fingertips.
Close the filter.
Push the filter back into place.
Empty the water container at the end of
each drying cycle.

EACH MONTH
Clean the heat exchanger at least every
month (see HEAT EXCHANGER chapter).
Wipe away any lint/fluff from the door seal and
interior using a damp cloth.
Remove fibres in and around the water
evacuation hole (at least once per month).
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DRAINAGE SYSTEM
For water container top only

To avoid having to empty the

water container at the end of
each cycle, the condensation
water can be drained away.
Note: normally the drain hose
is not supplied; the accessory
kit, available at your dealer or
our After-Sales Service should
be used.
Please contact your dealer or our
After-Sales Service to get the
reference of this accessory, which
should be used.
The connection for direct
draining is at the rear of the
dryer.
A. Place an absorbent cloth
underneath to collect water
spillage.
B. Remove the hose located at the
lower rear part of the dryer and
insert it in the nearby hole.
C. Fix the hose (length: 1.5 m) to the
outlet connection. The height
difference between the two
drainage connections should not
exceed 1 m.
Notice: To avoid siphoning, the end
of the hose must not be
immersed in the drain water.
Avoid bending and twisting
the hose.

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DOOR REVERSIBILITY / CHILD SAFETY LOCK

Door Reversibility

A. Unplug the dryer.

B. Open the door.
C. Using a spanner, turn the contact pin in the upper part of the door
by 90 and remove it.

D. Unscrew the 2 screws of the door hinge and remove the door.
E. Removing the door lock:
Unscrew the 2 screws above and below the door lock system.
Lift the door lock from the bottom, sliding it upwards about
1.5 cm, and remove it.
F. Reverse the door:
Fasten the door on the desired side with the 2 screws.
Take care to screw in horizontal position to avoid pinching of the seal.
G. Insert the door lock system on the opposite side of the hinge
fixation and push it down 1.5 cm.
H. Fix the 2 screws above and below the door lock system.
I. Take care not to reverse the sense of the door lock system.
The child safety must be above the locking mechanism.
J. Replace the contact pin in the inside of the door (top).

D
Child Safety Lock
How to use the child safety lock
1. Open the door.
2. Using a coin or a screwdriver, turn the plastic screw (I) clockwise 90.
Slot vertical: the door cannot be locked.
Slot horizontal: the door can be locked.

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HEAT EXCHANGER
Before cleaning or carrying out
maintenance, switch off the dryer.
Clean the heat exchanger at least
every month, proceeding as
follows:

A. Open the door and press the heat

exchanger flap button on the
bottom of the door entrance.
B. The heat exchanger flap opens.
C. Fold the heat exchanger handle
upwards to the horizontal position
and remove the heat exchanger.
D. Clean the heat exchanger under
running water by turning it around
to reach all sides, especially in
front and behind.
E. Wipe away dust and lint from the
seals and the heat exchanger plates.
F. Remove the lint in the heat
exchanger housing. Keep the
drainage hole (left side in front in
the housing) free from lint.
G. Insert completely the heat
exchanger in its housing (TOP or
HAUT mark upwards) keeping the
handle in horizontal position, and
then push down the handle.
H. Close the flap.

The heat exchanger aluminium plates

may become discoloured over time.
Note: Depending on the model, the
opening of the flap can be horizontal
or vertical. This doesnt change the
functioning of the flap.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES

SERVICE
Troubleshooting Guide

After-Sales Service

If a fault occurs, before contacting our AfterSales Service, make the following checks to
try and remedy the problem:

If, after carrying out the above checks the

malfunction persists or appears again, turn
the dryer off and call our After-Sales Service
(refer to guarantee).

Drying takes too long / laundry is not dry enough:

Was the correct programme selected?
Was the inserted laundry too wet (Washing
machine spin speed less than 800 rpm? When the
spinning speed is less than 800 rpm the water
container fault may occur during the drying cycle)?
Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator lamp on)?
Is the heat exchanger dirty? (refer to the
Instructions for use)
Is the ambient temperature too high?
Are the END and Anti-crease indicator lamps
lighting up? The drying cycle is complete and the
laundry can be taken out.
Is the gentle option selected ?

Please specify:
The nature of the fault.
The dryer type and model.
The service code (the number after the word
Service on the adhesive rating plate) on the
right-hand side when the door is open.
Your full address and phone number.

The dryer does not operate:

(after a power failure and/or interruption to the
mains supply, always press the Start/Pause
button).
Is the plug properly inserted into the mains
electricity socket?
Is there a power failure?
Has the fuse blown?
Is the door properly closed?
Has the programme been selected?
Has the start delay option been selected?
Has the Start/Pause button been pressed?
Lint filter, water container or heat exchanger
indicator lamp on:
Is the lint filter clean?
Is the water container empty?
Is the water container correctly positioned?
Is the heat exchanger clean and the reset operation
done?
Water droplets underneath the dryer:
Is the heat exchanger correctly positioned?
Has any fluff on the heat exchanger seal been wiped
away?
Has any fluff on the door seal been wiped away?
Has the water container been positioned correctly?
Is the dryer levelled?
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