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Machine operation
Sort laundry according to
care symbols:
Do not tumble dry
Suitable for tumble drying -
Suitable for tumble drying
at low drying temperature
Preparing laundry
Opening door
Loading dryer
Selecting programme
Selecting options
(if available)
Starting dryer
Programme end -
unloading dryer
Switching dryer off
Additional information (including troubleshooting and service) can be found in the individual chapters of the
instructions for use.
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).
Ty p e o f m a t e r ial: 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.
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 time 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.
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.
The drying programme is started by pressing the “Start (Pause)” button.
The relevant indicator lamp lights up.
Changing programme selection: If the time selected is changed during drying,
the dryer stops. The Drying indicator lamps flashes. To operate the new
programme, again press the “Start (Pause)” button.
Interrupting programme: Avoid to interrupt the drying cycle. For your safety the
drying cycle stops automatically if you open the door. To restart, after door opening,
close the door and press the “Start (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 of Cycle: Take the laundry out of the dryer. The drying process is
complete and the anti-crease phase has been reached (active).
Anticrease: If the laundry is not removed at the end of the drying cycle,
an automatic anti-crease cycle will operate for maximum 15 min. The
drum rotates at regular intervals to prevent the laundry from creasing.
Set the programme selector knob to “Off” “ ”.
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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Overview of programmes Options
Cotton
max. 7.0 kg
Easy care
max. 3.0 kg
EXTRA DRY
CUPBOARD DRY *
IRON DRY *
EXTRA DRY
CUPBOARD DRY *
DRYING LEVEL
Multi-layered, thick laundry such as: terry
towels, 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 made of synthetic, mixed fibre or
cotton 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.
Volu me
of load
in kg
3.0
7.0
3.0
7.0
3.0
7.0
RECOMMENDED
DRYING
TIME
**
100 min
155 min
60 min
125 min
50 min
90 min
X X X
X X X
X X X
3.0 70 min X X X
3.0 40 min X X X
IRON DRY *
* Test programmes according EN 61121, tested with maximum rated load capacity.
** The drying times refer to average household load sizes, which are spinned with textile typical spinning speeds.
If the laundry is at the end of the drying cycles still wet, the drying time needs to be set to a longer cycle time.
Laundry which requires ironing such as:
trousers, dresses, skirts, shirts, blouses.
3.0 30 min X 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 time 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 of cycle” “ ” 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 longer drying time.
• 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 time been selected?
• Has the “Start (Pause)” button been
pressed?
• Has the start delay option been selected?
• Is the dryer overloaded? Please
remove a part of the load.
• 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-sales service representative (for more 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!
Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool USA
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AWZ 4303
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
Clean filter
The indicator lamp lights up when the
filter needs cleaning.
Clean the filter at the end of every
cycle.
Quick Reference Guide
Programme sequence
Drum
Reverse
Options
Drying Anticrease End of Cycle
Gentle
Reduces drying intensity (recommended
for delicate items).
Buzzer
Signals/sounds end of drying cycle.
GB
Start delay
Delays the start of the drying cycle by 3
to 9 hours.
Press the start delay button and
selection appears on the programme
sequence. Then press the “Start
(Pause)” button to confirm the final
selection and to start the dryer. During
start delay phase, the time selected led
is blinking. During countdown, the
remaining time is indicated. To cancel
the previously set time delay, set the
programme selection knob to “Off”
“ ” or press the start delay button to
make the 3 lights off.
5019 307 01507
(Subject to technical modifications)
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