Whirlpool AWZ 859 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

AWZ 859

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Please also carefully read the Instructions for Use and Installation Manual.

Start

Starts the drying cycle.

Options

Drying Times

Gentle

Reduces drying

intensity

(recommended

for delicate items)

Buzzer

Signals/Sounds

end of drying

cycle at intervals

Cupboard dry plus

Cotton

Cupboard dry

Max. 5 kg

Iron dry

Cupboard dry plus

Easy care

Cupboard dry

Max. 2.5 kg

Iron dry

Airing

Laundry is aired for 9 minutes without heating.

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• Recommended drying times are based on spinning speeds of 800, 1000 and 1200 rpm.

• For reduced spinning speed a longer drying time should be selected.

• Drying times may be longer for towelling and heavier items.

Start Delay

Delays the drying

cycle start

Recommended

Time Selection

Spin speed

Washing Machine

rpm 800

105’ 140’

130’

100’

rpm

1000

85’

70’

70’ 50’

60’ 40’

50’ 30’

rpm

1200

80’

115’

70’

100’

60’ 85’

Max

Load

3.5

5.0

3.5

5.0

3.5

5.0

2.5

Start delay

Filter

Water Container

DRYING CYCLE SEQUENCE INDICATORS

Drying Airing Anti-

crease End

The indicator lamp lights up when the dryer is on.

Delays the drying cycle start from 1 to 8 hours.

To select the start delay: turn the time selector knob clockwise to the desired drying time (select the option, when necessary) and turn the start delay knob to the desired delay time. Press the Start button. To cancel or change the previously set time delay: turn the time selector knob to “0”.

The indicator lamp lights up when the filter needs cleaning.

the end of every cycle.

The indicator lamp lights up when the water container needs to be emptied. The drying cycle is automatically interrupted.

container.

check how damp the laundry is. Close the door. Re-set the drying time if necessary and press the Start button.

(The water container light will remain on for about 2 min. even after having emptied the water container.)

The selector knob shows the progress of the cycle after drying start.

Clean the filter at

Empty the water

Open the door and

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PREPARING THE LAUNDRY

1. Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty.

2. Turn the articles inside out.

3. Place laundry loosely in the drum to make sure it doesn’t become tangled.

Sort laundry as follows: A) By care symbols

(on the collar or inside seam):

Suitable for tumble drying Tumble drying with reduced drying

intensity only Do not tumble dry

B) By amount and thickness/weight

Whenever the load to be dried exceeds dryer capacity, separate laundry according to weight (e.g. towels from thin underwear).

C) By type of fabrics

Cotton/linen

and table linen made of cotton or linen.

Synthetics/Easy Care

overalls, etc. made of polyester or polyamide, as well as cotton/synthetic mixes.

D) By drying level

• Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc.

Do not tumble dry:

stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.

Important: only use specific indicated dryersafe additives

treated with stain remover thoroughly in plenty of water before drying.

indicated dryer-safe plastic items

dry rubber or articles contaminated with vegetable oil in the dryer

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 clockwise by 90°.

Slot vertical: Slot horizontal:

: Towels, cotton jersey, bed

: Blouses, shirts,

Woollens, silk, nylon

and rinse items that have been

Only use specific

and never

the door cannot be locked.

the door can be locked.

SELECTING A DRYING TIME OR A PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS

Drying Time or Programme and Options:

• To select a drying time or Programme, turn the time selector knob clockwise.

• To select an option (if available), press the corresponding button.

• Press the button again to cancel the option.

STARTING AND COMPLETING A DRYING CYCLE

1. Having selected the desired drying time or a programme and options, press the Start button.

If the laundry is not removed at the end of the drying cycle, an automatic anti-crease cycle will operate for maximum 12 min.

2. On completion of the drying cycle, set the time selector knob to position “0”. The dryer indicator lamp “On” switches off.

INTERRUPTING A DRYING CYCLE

To interrupt the dryer during operation

1. Set the time selector knob to “Airing”.

2. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the door to allow the dryer to cool down.

For your safety the drying time stops automatically if you open the door.

3. To restart, after door opening, close the door and press the start button again.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Clean the lint filter at the end of every drying cycle:

1. Open the door.

2. Pull the filter upwards.

3. Open the filter.

4. Remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.

5. Close the filter.

6. Push the filter firmly back into place

WATER CONTAINER TOP OR BOTTOM

Empty the water container at the end of every drying cycle.

1. Pull the handle to remove the water container.

2. Empty the water container.

3. Replace the water container when empty by pushing it

INSTALLATION STABILITY

When installing your dryer, always carefully level the dryer by means of the adjustable feet and check the correct levelling with a spirit level.

HEAT EXCHANGER

Clean the heat exchanger at least every 3 months. Wipe away any lint/fluff from the door seal and interior using a damp cloth.

(Please refer to instructions for use)

BUILT-IN INSTALLATION

To built in the dryer (when absolutely necessary)

1. It is recommended to not remove the worktop.

2. A minimum space of at least 5 cm between the dryer and the furniture is necessary to guarantee the correct airflow.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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

Drying takes too long / laundry is not dry enough:

• Was the correct drying time 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 drying cycle).

completely

back in place.

• 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?

The dryer does not operate:

• Is the power plug properly inserted into the mains electricity socket?

• Is there a power failure?

• Has the fuse blown?

• Is the door properly closed ?

• Has the drying time been selected?

• Has the start delay option been selected?

•Has the

Lint filter or water container indicator lamp on:

• Is the lint filter clean?

• Is the water container empty?

• Is the water container correctly positioned?

• Is the heat exchanger clean?

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 a way?

• Has the water container been positioned correctly?

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

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).

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.

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