Whirlpool AWZ 3427 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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: Whenever there is greater load than the dryer can handle,
separate laundry according to weight (e.g. dry towels and thin underwear
separately).
Type of material: Cotton (linen); synthetic textiles (easy care).
Degree of drying: Cupboard dry, iron dry etc.
Do not tumble dry: Woollens, silk, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics
with metallic decorations, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.
Preparing laundry
Opening door
Loading dryer
Selecting programme
Selecting options
(if available)
Starting dryer
Programme end -
unloading 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.
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 “Départ (Pause)” button.
The relevant indicator lamp lights up.
Changing programme selection: If the programme selected is changed during
drying, the dryer stops. The Drying indicator lamps flashes. To operate the new
programme, again press the “Départ (Pause)” button.
Interrupting programme: To interrupt the dryer during the drying cycle, set the
programme selector knob to “Airing” “ ” and press the “Départ (Pause)”
button. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening 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 “Départ (Pause)” button again.
Warning: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle, unless all
items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to
ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will not
be damaged.
End: Take the laundry out of the dryer. The drying process is complete
and the anti-crease phase has been reached (active).
Anti-Crease: If the laundry is not removed at the end of the drying cycle,
an automatic anti-crease cycle will operate for maximum 60 min. The
drum rotates at regular intervals to prevent the laundry from creasing.
Set the programme selector knob to “Off” “ ”.
Switching dryer off
Please note: Only use additives/plastic items specified as dryer safe and rinse items that have been treated with stain remover
thoroughly in plenty of water before drying. Never dry rubber objects or objects stained with vegetable oils in the dryer.
Cleaning the lint filter: Open door, pull lint filter up and out of machine and open
it. Brush lint using a soft brush or your fingertips. Push lint filter firmly back into
place.
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Programmes / Drying levels
Cotton
Mixed fabrics
plus
Delicate
Ready to wear
Cupboard dry *
Iron dry *
Ready to wear
Cupboard dry *
Iron dry
Cupboard dry
Overview of programmes Options
Typ e o f te xt il e
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
Vo lu me
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 X X - 60’ 45’
Gentle Buzzer Start delay
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Approximate
drying times
(in minutes)
Ve ry
Wet
wet
load
load
75’
60’
150’
120’
70’
50’
130’
110’
50’
45’
110’
90’
25’
20’
65’
45’
20’
15’
50’
45’
15’
10’
45’
40’
Laundry is aired and refreshed for 30
minutes without heating.
Airing
Completes drying for min.3-5 full size
textiles (suitable for all fabrics).
times
Drying
* Test programme in accordance with EN 61121.
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