WHIRLPOOL DFCX80116 SG Daily Reference Guide
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Quick guide
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Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instructions.
Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instructions.
CONTROL PANEL
1 ON/OFF button (Reset if long pressed)
2 Programme selection Knob
3 Start/Pause
Options buttons*
4 Dryness level
5 Start delay
6 Timed drying
7 Cycle end
8 Rapid (Key lock if long pressed)
9 Fresh care+ (Mute if long pressed)
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INDICATORS
Cycle phase: Drying - Cool down - End of cycle.
Empty water tank - Clean door lter - Clean bottom lter -
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FIRST TIME USE
Make sure that the water tank is correctly inserted. Make sure
that the drain hose on the back of the dryer is xed correctly,
either to the dryer’s water tank, or to your domestic sewage
system.
DAILY USE
Doing this will keep your machine working at its BEST!
Remember to empty your water tank after each drying cycle.
Remember to clean your lters after each drying cycle. (Refer
to section Care & Maintanence).
1. Open the door and load garments. Always refer to instructions
on clothing labels and the max loads indicated in the programme
section. Empty pockets. Make sure garments do not get caught
between the door and/or the door lter.
2. Close the door.
3. Press the button On/O.
4. Select the programme according to the laundry type.
5. Select the options, if necessary.
6. To start the cycle, press the Start/Pause button.
7. At the end of the drying cycle, a buzzer will beep. An indicator on
the control panel signals the end of the cycle. Pull the load out
immediately to prevent the formation of creases on laundry
8. Turn the machine o by pressing the button On/O, open the
door and pull clothing out. If the machine is not switched o
manually, after about a quarter of an hour from the cycle end, the
appliance turns o automatically to save energy.
If this last stage is not carried out immediately, some machines
and/or some programmes/options are equipped with Crease Care
system. For some hours, after the end of drying, the drum rotates
at regular intervals to prevent the formation of creases. In case of
power failure, it is necessary to press the button Start/Pause to
restart the cycle.
OPENING OF THE DOOR DURING THE CYCLE
During operation, it is possible to open the door. After having
closed it, press the button Start/Pause again to restart the dryer.
PROGRAMS
Eco cotton kg Max*
Standard cotton programme, suitable to dry normally wet cotton
laundry. Most ecient programme in terms of energy consumption
for drying cotton laundry. The values on the Energy Label are based on
this programme.
Mixed kg 4
This programme is ideal for drying cotton and synthetic fabrics
together.
Bed linen Kg Max*
This programme is intended for drying cotton sheets.
Shirts kg 3
This is a programme for Shirts made from cotton or cotton
blend/synthetics.
Sport kg 4
For drying sports garments made of synthetics or cotton.
Duvet
Programme intended to dry bulky garments, as single duvet.
Jeans kg 3
For drying cotton jeans-wear and garments made of robust
cotton, like denim, such as trousers and jackets.
Easy ironing
This cycle allows to extend the bres of garments thus making
ironing and folding easier. Do not use in case of garments that are
still wet. Suitable for small loads of cotton textiles or cotton blends.
Refresh
A short programme suitable for refreshing bres and garments by
means of fresh air. Do not use with garments that are still wet. It can be
used on with any load size but is more eective with small loads. The
cycle duration is about 20 minutes.
*MAX LOAD 8 Kg (Dry load)
CARE LABEL
Always check the care labels, especially when placing garments in
the tumble dryer for the rst time. Below are the most commonly
used symbols:
May be tumble dried.
Do not tumble dry.
Tumble dry – high heat.
Tumble dry – low heat.
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The duration of these programs will depend on the size of the
load, types of textiles, the spin speed used in your washer and
any extra options selected. In machines equipped with display,
the duration of the cycles is shown on the control panel. The
remaining time is constantly checked and adjusted during the
drying cycle to show the best possible estimate.
Rapid 30' kg 0,5
Ideal for drying cotton garments spun at high speed in the
washing machine.
Coloured kg Max*
Programme for gentle drying suitable for coloured garments.
Silk kg 0,5
Gentle drying of silk garments.
Wool kg 1
Programme for drying wool clothing. It is advisable to turn
the garments inside out before drying. Leave to dry naturally the
heaviest edges that are still damp.
Delicates kg 2
For drying delicate laundry which needs gentle treatment.
Synthetics kg 4
For drying laundry made of synthetic bres.
OPTIONS
After selecting the programme, the various options can be
set, if necessary.
Dryness level
Press the related button several times to obtain a dierent
level of residual moisture on garments. An indicator signals the
level being selected.
Iron dry: a very delicate ironing. Suitable for making ironing of
garments easier immediately after the end of the cycle.
Hanger dry: a level intended for delicate garments ready to
be hanged.
Cupboard dry: the garments are ready to be folded and put
away.
Extra dry: used for garments to be worn at the end of the
cycle.
Timed drying
This option allows to set the drying time. Press the
corresponding button to set the required time for drying. An
indicator on the control panel signals the time being selected.
Start delay
This option allows you to set the delay of the cycle start. Press
the corresponding button several times to obtain the required
delay. After having reached the max. settable time, the option is
reset by pressing the button again. An indicator on the control
panel signals the time being selected. After having pressed the
button Start/Pause, the machine signals the remaining time
for the cycle start. In case of door opening, after closing, it is
necessary to press the button Start/Pause.
Rapid
Enables quicker drying.
Fresh care+
If garments are left inside the drum after the end of the
cycle, they are subject to bacterial proliferation. This option allows
to prevent this proliferation by controlling the temperature and
the rotation of the drum. This treatment has a max. duration of 6
hours after the end of the programme set. This option remains in
memory if selected in the previous drying.
If this option is used together with the Start Delay, a crease
treatment (a periodic rotation of the drum) is added in the Start
Delay phase.
Key lock
This option makes all machine controls inaccesible, except
the button On/O. When the machine is on: to activate the
option, keep the button pressed until the indicator goes on. To
disable the option, keep the button pressed until the indicator
goes o. This option remains in memory if selected in the previous
drying.
Mute
This option turns o all sounds of control panel. Only
warnings remain active.
• to activate the option, keep the button pressed until the
indicator goes on.
• to disable the option, keep the button pressed until the indicator
goes o.
Cycle end
This option activates a prolonged buzzer at the end of the
cycle. Enable it if you are not sure to hear the normal sound at the
end of the cycle. This option remains in memory if selected in the
previous drying.
OPTIONS BUTTONS
These buttons serves to personalise the selected programme
according to personal requirements. Not all options are available
for all programmes. Some options are incompatible with the
ones previously set. The buzzer and/or blinking indicators will
signal the incompatibility. If the option is available, the option
indicator will stay on. Some options may be kept in the memory
of the programme if selected in the previous drying.
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