Whirlpool ASTRO C INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Machine operation
Additional information (including troubleshooting and service) can be found in the individual chapters of the
instructions for use.
Sort laundry according to
care symbols:
Do not tumble dry
Suitable for tumble drying -
at low drying temperature
Suitable for tumble drying
Sort by:
Material thickness:
separate laundry according to weight (e.g. dry towels and thin underwear
separately).
Type of material:
Degree of drying:
Do not tumble dry
with metallic decorations, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.
Whenever there is greater load than the dryer can handle,
Cotton (linen); synthetic textiles (easy care).
Cupboard dry, iron dry etc.
: Woollens, silk, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics
Preparing laundry
Opening door
Loading dryer and
closing door
Switching on machine and
selecting programme
Selecting options
(if available)
Starting dryer
Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty. Please ensure that
there are no cigarette lighters in the wash. Turn laundry inside out.
Pull the door handle. If the child safety lock is activated, please deactivate it
(additional information can be found in the “Door Reversibility/Child Safety Lock”
chapter of the instructions for use).
Place laundry loosely in the drum to achieve equal drying throughout. Then close
the door.
Select the drying programme required by turning the programme selector knob
(for information, refer to programme table).
Select the option required by pressing the corresponding button.
The indicator lamp above the relevant button lights up to confirm your selection. A
fast blinking led indicates a wrong selection is made (incompatible options). Press
the button again to cancel the option.
The drying programme is started by pressing the
(Pause)”
Changing programme selection:
the dryer stops. The
operate the new programme, again press the
Interrupting programme:
programme selector knob to “Airing” “ ” and press the
“Start (Pauze) / Départ (Pause)”
the door to allow the dryer to cool down. For your safety the drying cycle stops
automatically if you open the door. To restart, after door opening, close the door
and press the
button. The relevant indicator lamp lights up.
If the programme selected is changed during drying,
“Start (Pauze) / Départ (Pause)”
To interrupt the dryer during the drying cycle, set the
button. Wait at least 5 minutes before ope ning
“Start (Pauze) / Départ (Pause)”
“Start (Pauze) / Départ
indicator lamp flashes. To
“Start (Pauze) / Départ (P ause)”
button again.
button.
T ake the laundry out of the dryer. The drying process is complete
End:
Programme end -
unloading dryer
Set the programme selector knob to “ ”.
Cleaning the lint filter:
it. Brush lint using a soft brush or your fingertips. Close lint filter and push firmly
Switching dryer off
Please note:
thoroughly in plenty of water before drying. Never dry rubber objects or objects stained with vegetable oils in the dryer.
Only use additives/plastic items specified as dryer safe and rinse items that have been treated with stain remover
back into place.
Emptying water container:
Replace the container when empty by pushing it completely back into place.
If required, activate child safety lock (additional information can be found in the
“Door Reversibility/Child Safety Lock” chapter of the instructions for use).
and the anti-crease phase has been reached (active).
Anti-Crease:
an automatic anti-crease cycle will operate for maximum 60 min. The
drum rotates at regular intervals to prevent the laundry from creasing.
If the laundry is not removed at the end of the drying cycle,
Open door, pull lint filter up and out of machine and open
Pull container out by the handle and empty.
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Programmes / Drying levels
Cotton
Mixed fabrics
plus
Delicate
Overview of programmes Options
Ready to wear
Cupboard dry *
Iron dry *
Ready to wear
Cupboard dry *
Iron dry
Cupboard dry
Type of textile
Multi-layered, thick laundry such as:
terry towels, dish cloths and dry
towels, bed linen, underwear , terry
towelling bath robes.
Similar types of laundry which do
not require ironing such as: dry
towels, bed linen, underwear, baby
clothes, T-shirts, cotton socks.
Laundry which requires ironing
such as: bed and table linen, dry
towels, T-shirts, polo shirts, work
clothes.
Laundry with thick, multi-layered
areas such as: bed and table linen,
track suits, anoraks, blankets.
Laundry which does not require
ironing such as: shirts, blouses,
T-shirts, sportswear.
Laundry which requires ironing
such as: trousers, dresses, skirts,
shirts, blouses.
Low drying intensity for delicates
and items labelled with , such
as: trousers, dresses, shirts,
blouses.
Fabrics
Cotton or linen hot wash /
coloured laundry
Max. 7 kg
Synthetic, mixed fibre or cotton
easy care (ironing not required)
Laundry made from synthetic
fibres such as polyamide, nylon,
laundry
Max. 3.5 kg
polyacrylic, etc.
Max. 2.5 kg
Volume
of load
kg
3.0
7.0
3.0
7.0
3.0
7.0
1.0
3.5
1.0
3.5
1.0
3.5
2.5
Gentle Rapid Buzzer Anti-
crease
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Start Delay
Approximate
drying times
(in minutes)
Very
Wet
wet
load
load
85’
70’
150’
120’
80’
60’
130’
110’
60’
50’
110’
85’
30’
25’
70’
60’
25’
20’
60’
45’
20’
15’
50’
35’
100’ 85’
Laundry is aired and refreshed for 30
minutes without heating.
Airing
Completes drying or dries single items
(suitable for all fabrics).
times
Drying
* Test programme in accordance with EN 61121.
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