Whirlpool AWZ 8812/3, AKZ 181 Quick Reference Guide

AWZ 8812GB

Water container

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Please also carefully read the “Instructions for Use”.

Very

Wet

Load

Indicative drying times

(in minutes)

85’

150’

80’

Cotton

Mixed Fabrics

130’

60’

110’

30’ 55’

25’ 45’

20’ 35’

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Airing

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Time

Wet

Load

70’

120’

60’

110’

50’ 85’

25’ 45’

20’ 35’

15’ 25’

Load

3.0

6.0

3.0

6.0

3.0

6.0

1.0

2.5

1.0

2.5

1.0

2.5

Fabric programmes

& Drying levels

Max 6 kg

Max 2.5 kg

iring

Drying options

Laundry is aired and refreshed for 30 minutes without heating.

Completes drying or dries single items (suitable for all fabrics).

Gentle

Reduces drying

intensity

(recommended for delicate

items)

Signals/Sounds end of

Buzzer

drying cycle

at Intervals

iring

Drying

Start

Pause

Filte

Overdry

protection

PROGRAMME SEQUENCE INDICATORS

Overdry Protection

Starts the drying cycle. The drying indicator lamp is blinking during the selection phase. Press to confirm the final selection.

The indicato r l amp lights up when the filter needs cleaning.

filter at the end of every cycle.

Lights up when water container needs to be emptied. The drying cycle is automatically interrupted.

Empty the water container.

Press the Start/Pause button to restart the dryer and to continue the programme.

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 programs and Airing .

Lit: Overdry protection is working

Blinking: Programme selected; cycle need to be started.

Lit: Programme is running. Lit: End of programme. Lit: Anti-Crease is running.

Clean the

* Test programmes according IEC 61121

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PREPARING THE LAUNDRY SELECTING A PROGRAMME & OPTIONS

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. Press Gentle button.

Do not tumble dry

B) By amount and thickness/weight

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

C) By type of fabrics

Cotton/linen

table linen made of cotton or linen.

Synthetics/Easy Care

overalls, etc. mad e of polyester or polyamid e , 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.

: Towels, cotton jersey , bed and

: Blouses, shirts,

Woollens, silk, nylon

and rinse items that have been

Only use specific

and never

Programme and Options:

• To select a programme, turn the programme selector knob to the required position. The drying indicator lamp is blinking “ “, indicating that the cycle needs to be started.

• To select an option, press the corresponding button. The indicator light in the button lights up confirming that the selection has been made.

• Press the option button again to cancel the option.

STARTING & COMPLETING A PROGRAMME

1. Having selected the desired programme and options, press the Start/Pause button.

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 , pr even ting the laundry from creasing.

2. On completion of the programme, set the

programme selector knob to position

CHANGING A PROGRAMME

When changing the programme during the drying cycle, the dryer stops. The drying indicator lamp is blinking “ “.

To operate the new programme, press the Start/Pause button.

INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME

To interrupt the dryer during operation

1. Set the programme selector knob to Airing “ “.

2. Press the Start/Pause button. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the

door to allow the dryer to cool down. For your safety the programme stops

automatically if you open the door.

3. To restart, after d oor opening, close the d oor and press the Start/Pause button again.

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DAILY MAINTENANCE & 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 back into place

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

DRAINAGE SYSTEM

The 6 kg cotton programmes are made for matching a 6 kg washed load of cotton spun at more than 1000 rpm. With a 6 kg load spun at

lower speed than 1000 rpm, we recommend to connect your dryer to an external drainage hose for direct water drainage to avoid water container emptying.

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 programme selected?

• Was the inserted laundry too wet?

• 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: (after a power failure and/or interruption to

the mains supply, always press the Start/ Pause button).

completely

back in place.

• 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 the programme been selected?

• Has the

Lint filter or water container indicator lamp light 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 away?

• 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 wo rd Service on the adhesive rating plate) on the right-hand side when the door is open.

• Your full address and phone number.

Start/Pause

button been pressed?

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