Whirlpool AWZ EXPERT AO/2 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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 and closing door

Switching on machine and selecting programme

Selecting options (if available)

Starting dryer

Programme end - unloading dryer

Switching dryer off

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. An alarm sounds if an incorrect selection is made (incompatible options). Press the button again to cancel the option.

The drying programme is started by pressing the “Start/Pause” button. The relevant indicator lamp lights up.

Changing programme selection: If the programme selected is changed during drying, the dryer stops. The “Start/Pause” indicator lamp flashes. To operate the new programme, again press the “Start/Pause” button.

Interrupting programme: To interrupt the dryer during the drying cycle, set the programme selector knob to “Airing” and 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 drying cycle stops automatically if you open the door. To restart, after door opening, close the door and press the “Start/Pause” button again.

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 “”.

Cleaning the lint filter: Open door, pull lint filter up and out of machine. Brush lint using a soft brush or your fingertips. Push lint filter firmly back into place.

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.

Time/cycle Airing Delicate plus Mixed fabrics Cotton

Overview of programmes

Options

Approximate

drying times

(in minutes)

Type of textile

Volume of

Buzzer

Gentle

Very

Wet

Fabrics

load

wet

load

Programmes / Drying levels

kg

load

Multi-layered, thick laundry such as: terry towels, dish

3.0

X

X

75’

60’

Cupboard dry +

cloths and dry towels, bed linen, underwear, terry

towelling bath robes.

Cotton or linen hot wash /

6.0

130’

100’

Similar types of laundry which do not require ironing

coloured laundry

3.0

X

X

70’

50’

Cupboard dry *

such as: dry towels, bed linen, underwear, baby clothes,

6.0

110’

95’

T-shirts, cotton socks.

Max. 6 kg

Laundry which requires ironing such as: bed and table

3.0

X

X

50’

45’

Iron dry *

linen, dry towels, T-shirts, polo shirts, work clothes.

6.0

95’

75’

Cupboard dry +

Laundry with thick, multi-layered areas such as: bed and

1.0

X

X

25’

20’

table linen, track suits, anoraks, blankets.

Synthetic, mixed fibre or cotton

2.5

45’

35’

easy care (ironing not required)

Cupboard dry *

Laundry which does not require ironing such as: shirts,

laundry

1.0

X

X

20’

15’

blouses, T-shirts, sportswear.

2.5

35’

30’

Iron dry

Laundry which requires ironing such as: trousers,

Max. 2.5 kg

1.0

X

X

15’

10’

dresses, skirts, shirts, blouses.

2.5

30’

25’

Laundry made from synthetic

fibres such as polyamide, nylon,

Cupboard dry

Low drying intensity for delicates and items labelled with

, such as:

polyacrylic, etc.

2.5

X

X

60’

45’

trousers, dresses, shirts, blouses.

Max. 2.5 kg

Laundry is aired and

-

-

-

-

-

refreshed for 30 minutes

without heating.

Completes drying or dries

-

X

X

single items (suitable for all

fabrics).

* Test programme in accordance with EN 61121.