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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
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
The relevant indicator lamp lights up.
Changing programme selection:
drying, the dryer stops. The Drying indicator lamps flashes. To operate the new
programme, again press the
Interrupting programme:
programme selector knob to “Airing” “ ” and press the
button. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the do or 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
Warning:
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.
Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle, unless all
T ake the laundry out of the dryer. The drying process is complete
End:
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 programme selected is changed during
“Start (Pause)”
To interrupt the dryer during the drying cycle, set the
If the laundry is not removed at the end of the drying cycle,
“Start (Pause)”
button.
“Start (Pause)”
button.
“Start (Pause)”
button again.
Set the programme selector knob to “Off” “ ”.
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
Cleaning the lint filter:
it. Brush lint using a soft brush or your fingertips. Push lint filter firmly back into
place.
Open door, pull lint filter up and out of machine and open
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Overview of programmes Options
Approximate
drying times
(in minutes)
Programmes / Drying levels
Cotton
Mixed fabrics
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Delicate
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
Synthetic, mixed fibre or cotton
easy care (ironing not required)
Laundry made from synthetic fibres
laundry
Max. 5 kg
laundry
Max. 2.5 kg
such as polyamide, nylon,
polyacrylic, etc.
Max. 2.5 kg
Volume
of load
kg
3.0
5.0
3.0
5.0
3.0
5.0
1.0
2.5
1.0
2.5
1.0
2.5
2.5
Gentle Buzzer
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
Very
Wet
wet
load
load
80’
110’
65’
90’
55’
75’
30’
40’
20’
35’
15’
30’
60’ 45’
60’
90’
50’
75’
40’
65’
20’
35’
15’
30’
10’
25’
Laundry is aired and refreshed for 30
minutes without heating.
Airing
Completes drying (suitable for all
fabrics).
times
Drying
* Test programme in accordance with EN 61121.
- - - - -
- X X
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...you want to correctly
care for and clean your
dryer:
...you want to check the
dryer yourself first:
(If your machine is not
functioning correctly, please
check the following points
before phoning for the
customer service – also refer
to relevant chapter in the
instructions for use).
How to proceed if ...
Clean the filter at the end
of every cycle.
Please de-install once a
year the air hose and
remove the lint inside.
Drying takes too long
laundry is not dry enough.
The dryer will not operate
(after a power failure,
always press the “Start
(Pause)” button).
• Open the door.
• Pull the filter upwards.
• Brush lint using a soft brush or your
fingertips.
• Push the filter back into place.
• Has the correct drying programme
been selected?
• Was the inserted laundry too wet
(washing machine spin speed less than
1000 rpm?)
• Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator
light on)?
• Is the room temperature too high?
• Are the “End” “ ” and
“Anticrease” “ ” indicator
lamps lighting up? The drying cycle is
complete and the laundry can be
taken out.
• If the drying result does not meet your
expectation, select a more dry
programme.
• 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 a drying programme been
selected?
pressed?
“Start (Pause)”
button been
•Has the
• Is the lint filter clean?
Lint filter indicator lamp
on.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
If the fault is still present once the above checks have been undertaken or should the fault occur for a second time, switch
the machine off. Please contact your after -sa les service repr esen tative (for mo re information, refer to the warranty
manual).
Please have the following details ready when calling your after-sales service representative:
• 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.
• Is the vent hose blocked?
• Is the outside vent hose adaptor
blocked?
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Before using the machine, please also read the instructions for use carefully!
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AWZ 3717
Programme selector knob
The drying programme is selected by turning
this knob.
“Start (Pause)” button
The drying programme is started by pressing
this button. The indicator lamp flashes during
the selection phase and lights up during
drying.
Indicator lamps
Filter
The indicator lamp lights up when the filter
and/or heat exchanger need cleaning.
Clean the filter at the end of every cycle.
Overdry protection
The indicator lamp lights up when a humidity
controlled program is selected, to indicate
the working protection function. Function is
not active in time controlled programmes
10’, 20’, 30’, 40’, 60’, 90’ and “Airing”
““.
Quick Reference Guide
Programme sequence
Overdry
protection
Options
Drying
Gentle
Reduces drying intensity (recommended
for delicate items).
Buzzer
Signals/sounds end of drying cycle.
Anti-
crease
GB
End
of cycle
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