Whirlpool AZB 9780 User Guide

Machine operation

Additional information (including troubleshooting and service) can be found in the individual sections of the Instructions For Use.

Sort laundry according to

care symbols

Do not tumble dry

Suitable for tumble drying -

at low temperatures

Suitable for tumble drying

Prepare laundry

Load dryer

Select programme

Select options

(if available)

Start dryer

Sort laundry by:

Material thickness:

separate laundry according to weight (e.g. dry towels and thin underwear separately).

Type of material: Dryness level: Do not tumble dry:

metallic decorations, bulky items such as sleeping bags or pillows.

Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty. Ensure that there are no cigarette lighters in the wash. Turn laundry inside out.

Place laundry loosely in the drum to achieve even drying throughout. Then close the door.

Select the required drying programme by turning the programme selector knob (for information, refer to programme table).

Select the required option by pressing the corresponding button. The indicator lamp above the relevant button lights up to confirm your selection. A fast blinking LED indicates that an invalid selection has been made (incompatible option). Press the button again to cancel the option.

Start the drying programme by pressing the The relevant indicator lamp lights up.

Changing programme selection:

drying, the dryer stops. The To run the new programme, press the

Interrupting programme:

button and open the door. Wait at least 5 minutes, to allow the laundry to cool down, before unloading the dryer. For your safety, the drying cycle stops automatically if you open the door. To restart the cycle after opening the door, press the button again.

Warning:

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

never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle, unless all

whenever the load is greater than the dryer can handle,

cotton (linen); synthetic textiles (easy care).

cupboard dry, iron dry etc.

woollens, silk, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with

“Start (Pause)”

if the selected programme is changed during

“Start (Pause)”

to interrupt a drying cycle, press the

indicator lamp flashes.

“Start (Pause)”

button.

button again.

“Start (Pause)”

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

Programme end -

unload dryer

Switch dryer off

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

Cleaning the lint filter:

fingertips. Close lint filter and push firmly back into place (more detailed informations are given in the Instructions For Use).

Emptying the water container:

completely back into place.

Please note:

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 provided with the garment or article.

only use additives/plastic items specified as dryer safe and rinse items that have been treated with stain remover

open door, pull lint filter up and out of machine and open it. Brush lint using a soft brush or your

pull container out by the handle and empty. Replace the container when empty by pushing it

the items reach a lower temperature to avoid wrinkling.

take the laundry out of the dryer. The drying process is complete and the anti-

End:

crease phase has been reached (active).

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

Approximate

Wet

65’

60’

55’

40’

25’

70’

20’

50’

15’

load

180’

160’

135’

110’

(in minutes)

wet

drying times

Ver y

Start

Buzzer Dryness

Gentle Anti-

Vol um e

load

delay

adjustment

crease

of load

75’

3.0

X X X X X

210’

9.0

70’

3.0

X X X X X

185’

9.0

65’

3.0

X X X X X

160’

9.0

50’

3.0

X X X X X

130’

9.0

35’

1.0

95’

25’

X X X X X

4.5

1.0

45’

10’ 20’ 30’

40’ 50’ 60’

70’

20’

60’

X X X X X

4.5

1.0

4.5

2.5 X X X — X 85’ 70’

3.0 X X X X X 80’ 60’

3.0 X X X X X 105’ 85’

— — — X — — — —

70’ 80’ 90’

100’ 110’ 120’

— X X X — —

Fabrics

Type o f te x ti le

Overview of programmes Options

coloured laundry

Cotton or linen hot wash/

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

terry towelling bath robes.

Terry towels, dry towels, bed linen, underwear.

Extra dry

Cupboard dry +

Similar types of laundry which do not require ironing

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

Cupboard dry **

Max. 9 kg

clothes, T-shirts, cotton socks.

Laundry which requires ironing such as: bed and table

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

Iron dry **

care (ironing not required) laundry

Synthetic, mixed fibre or cotton easy

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

and table linen, track suits, anoraks, blankets.

Extra dry

Laundry which does not require ironing such as:

shirts, blouses, T-shirts, sportswear.

Cupboard dry **

Max. 4.5 kg

Laundry made from synthetic fibres

Laundry which requires ironing such as: trousers,

dresses, skirts, shirts, blouses.

Low drying intensity for delicates and items such as:

Iron dry

Max. 2.5 kg

Laundry made from synthetic fibres

trousers, dresses, shirts, blouses.

Sport clothes, functional underwear, running tights.

Delicate plus

Sports

Silk

Max. 2.5 kg

Silk blouses, silk shirts and T-shirts.

Silk

Max. 3 kg

Cotton - Synthetic blend

T-shirts, blouses, towels, underwear, sportswear.

Mixed load

Cotton

Max. 3 kg

Jeans, dungarees/working trousers and jackets.

All textiles.

Jeans

All fabrics

Additional drying time for textiles that are not suitable

for other programmes, or for finalisation of the drying

process.

Laundry is aired, refreshed and loosen up

for 30 minutes without heating.

10’ 20’ 30’ 40’ 50’ 60’

70’ 80’ 90’ 100’ 110’ 120’

Cotton

Programmes / Drying levels

Easy care

Special programmes

Airing

times

Drying

Weight of average and maximum load.

Test programmes according to EN 61121, tested with maximum rated load capacity.

How to proceed if...

...you want to check the dryer yourself first:

(If your machine is not functioning correctly, please check the following points before calling the Customer Service department - also refer to relevant section in the Instructions For Use).

• 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 heat exchanger dirty? (for more information, refer to the Instructions For Use)

• Is the room temperature too high?

Drying takes too long/ Laundry is not dry enough

The dryer does not operate (after a power failure, always press the “Start (Pause)” button)

Lint filter, water container or heat exchanger indicator lamp on

• Are the “End” and “Anti-crease” 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 drier programme or use the dryness adjustment option (if available).

• Are thin and thick laundry mixed? Are different types of materials mixed? Sort the laundry by thickness and material, then dry it again.

• 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 programme been selected?

•Has the

• Has the start delay option been selected?

• Is the dryer overloaded? Please remove some of the load.

• Is the lint filter clean?

• Is the water container empty?

• Has the water container been inserted correctly?

• Is the heat exchanger clean and inserted correctly?

“Start (Pause)”

button been pressed?

• Has the heat exchanger been inserted correctly?

Water droplets underneath the dryer

• Has all lint on the heat exchanger seal and the door seal been wiped away?

• Has the water container been inserted correctly?

• If the direct drain connection is used, is it tight?

• Is the dryer levelled?

...you want to care for and clean your dryer:

Clean the filter at the end of every cycle

Empty the water container at the end of every drying cycle

Clean the heat exchanger at least once a month

• Brush lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.

• Close the filter.

• Push the filter back into place.

• Pull the handle to remove the water container.

• Empty the water container.

• Replace the empty water container by pushing it fully back into place.

• Clean the heat exchanger under running water.

• Remove all lint from the seals.

• Clean the heat exchanger housing (for further information see section “Cleaning the heat exchanger” in the Instructions for Use).

Failure codes

In the event that the dryer malfunctions, one of the following failure codes may be displayed. Depending on the model of your dryer, the failure may be displayed in letters or by different blinking LEDs.

Failure code Check to be carried out by customer before service call

F01

F02

F03

F04

F05

F06

F07

F10 - 15

F18

F19

F20

F21

Please call the After-Sales Service.

Turn the dryer OFF and unplug it. Make sure that the ambient temperature is between 5°C and 35°C. Wait for 1

hour. Plug the dryer back in and restart it. If the failure reoccurs, please call the After-Sales Service.

Turn the dryer OFF and unplug it. Make sure that the ambient temperature is between 5°C and 35°C. Wait for 1

hour. Plug the dryer back in and restart it. If the failure reoccurs, please call the After-Sales Service.

Please call the After-Sales Service.

Turn the dryer OFF and unplug it. Wait for 5 minutes. Plug the dryer back in and restart it. If the failure reoccurs, please call the After-Sales Service.

Turn the dryer OFF and unplug it. Wait for 1 hour. Plug the dryer back in and restart it. If the failure reoccurs, please call the After-Sales Service.

Turn the dryer OFF and unplug it. Wait for 5 minutes. Plug the dryer back in and restart it. If the failure reoccurs, please call the After-Sales Service.

Turn the dryer OFF and unplug it. Wait for 1 hour. Plug the dryer back in and restart it. If the failure reoccurs, please call the After-Sales Service.

Turn the dryer OFF and unplug it. Wait for 5 minutes. Plug the dryer back in and restart it. If the failure reoccurs, please call the After-Sales Service.

F22

Start LED blinks

2 times per

second when

pressed

Heat exchanger

LED blinks 2

times when Start

button is pressed

LED not blinking LED blinking

Turn the dryer OFF and unplug it. Wait for 5 minutes. Plug the dryer back in and restart it. If the failure reoccurs, please call the After-Sales Service.

Make sure that the door is correctly closed and the heat exchanger correctly positioned. If the failure reoccurs, please call the After-Sales Service.

Make sure that the heat exchanger is correctly positioned. If the failure reoccurs, please call the After-Sales Service.

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