Whirlpool AZB8220 User Manual

MACHINE OPERATION

Additional inform a t ion (inclu ding trou ble shooti ng a nd s e rvice) ca n be f ound in the i ndividua l c ha pt e rs of
the Instruc tions for use.

Check that all fastenin gs are c losed and t hat pocket s are empty.

Select the drying programme required by turning the programme selector knob (for

to the desired programm e.

Select the option required by pressing the corresponding button.

Press the button again to cancel the option.

The drying programme is started by pressing the “Start (Pause)” button.

quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

The final part of a drying cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items

After the end of the “Anticrease” the dryer will switch of f aft er a short time, t o save energy.

Sort laundr y a c cording t o

care symbols

Do not tumble dr y
Suitable for tumble drying –

at low temperatures
Suitable for tumble drying

Sort laundry by:
Material thickness: whenever t here is greater loa d t han the dry er can handl e, 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: nylon stockings , delicate embr oidery, fabrics with met allic deco rations .

Preparing laundry

Loading dr yer

Selecting programme

Selecting options

(if available)

Starting dryer

Plea se ensure t hat there are no c igarett e lighters in the laundry.
Turn laundry inside out.

Pla ce lau ndry l oosel y in the drum to achieve equal drying throughout.
Then close the door.

information, refer to programme table).
If you do not start the programme soon after having made your choice, the dryer will switch
off after a few minutes.
To switch the dryer on again turn the programme select or knob to “Off” (“0”) and afterwards

The indicator lamp above the relevant button lights up to confirm your selection.
A fas t blinking lamp i ndicates a w rong selec t ion i s made ( incompat ible options).

The relevant indicator lamp lights up.
Changing programme selection: If the program me select ed is c hanged during drying, the
dry er stops.
The “Start (Pause )” indicat or lamp flashes.
To operate the new pr ogramme, press the “Start (Pause)” but ton again.
Interrupting programme: To int er rupt a drying cycle, press the “Start (P au s e)” button and
open the door.
Wait at least 5 minutes, to allow the laundry to cool down, before you unload the dryer.
For your safety the drying cycle stops automatically if you open the door.
To restart, after door opening, close the door and press the “Star t (P a u s e)” button again.
Warning: Never stop a tumble dr yer b efore the end of th e drying cyc le, unless all items are

reac h a lo w er temperature to avoid wrinkling.
End: Take the laundry out of the dryer.

Programme end –

unloading dryer

Switching dryer of f

Cleaning the lint filter after every cycle: open door, pull lint filter up and out of machine and open it. Brush lint using a soft brush or
your fingertips. Close door filter and push firmly back into place.

Emptying water container: pull container out by the handle and empty. Replace the container when em pty by pushi ng it completely
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.

The Manufacturer is not liable for any damage to laundry resulting from inadequate or incorrect fabric care instructions which have been
pro vided with the gar ment or articl e.

Powe r consum ption: in off-mode 0.065 W / in left on-mode 0.065 W

The drying process is complete.
Anticrease: If the laundry is not removed at the end of the drying cycle, an automatic anti­crease cycle will operate for maximum 15 min (by choosing the option “Anticrease” this time
can be extended up to 12 hours).
The drum rotat es to prevent the laundry from creasing.

Set the programme selector knob to “Off” (“O”).

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Approximate

drying times

(in minutes)

Type of text ile

Programmes / Drying leve ls

Gentle
Anticrease

Rapid

Pause

Key lock

Dry plus

Finish in

Multi-layered, thick laundry such as: terry

towels, terry towelling bath robes.

Terry towels, dry towels, bed linen,

underwear

Similar types of laundry which do not require

baby clothes, T-shirts, cotto n sock s.

Laundry which requires ironing such as: bed

shirts, work clothes.

Laundry with thick, multi-layered areas such

blankets.

Laundry which does not require ironing such

as: sh irts, blouses, T-shirts, sp ortsware.

Laundry which requires ironing such as:

trousers, dresses, skirts, shirts, blouses.

Laundry made from

2.5 kg

T-shirts, blouses, towels, underwear,

sportswear.

Cotton – synthetic blend

3.0 kg

Very

wet load Wet load

Heure de fin

Séchage+

Rapide

plus

Antifroissage

X X X X X X X 185 160

Délicat

Fabrics

X X X X X X X 165 140

Cotton or linen hot wash /

X X X X X X X 140 120

Coton

coloured laundry

ironing such as: dry…d linen, underwear,

X X X X X X X 115 100

Max. 8.0 kg

and table linen, dry towels, T-shirts, polo

X X – X X X X 90 65

as: bed and table linen, track suits, anoraks,

X X – X X X X 60 45

X X – X X X X 55 40

Synth.

required) laundry

Synthetic, mixed fibre or

cotton easy care (ironing not

Max. 4.0 kg

X X – X X X X 85 70

poly acr yl ic, etc.

polyamide, nylon,

synt hetic fibres such as

Low drying intensity for delicates and items

such as: tro users, dresses, shir ts, bl ouses.

X X – X X X X 80 60

– – – X X – X – –

X X X X X – X 30’ 40’ 60’ 90’

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Fraîcheur

All textiles.

30’ 40’ 60’ 90’

Minuterie

Overview of programmes Options

Cupboard dry +

Prêt à ranger Extra dry

Séchage renforcé

Cupboard dry*

Prêt à porter

Cotton

Iron dry*

Prêt à repasser

Extra dry

Prêt à ranger

Cupboard dry*

Iron dry

Prêt à porter

Prêt à repasser

Synthetic

Deli cat e p l u s

Fibres sensibles

Mixed load

Mix

Laundry is aired, refreshed and loosen

up for 30 minutes without heating.

programmes

Special

Completes drying All textiles.

Airing

times

Drying

*Test pr ogrammes according to EN61121.