WHIRLPOOL DSCX 10120 Use & Care
Health & Safety, Use & Care and Installation guide
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HEALTH & SAFETY, USE & CARE
and INSTALLATION GUIDES
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Index
Health and Safety guide
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................5
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SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT ................................................................8
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .....................................................................9
Use and Care guide
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................10
APPLIANCE ..........................................................................................10
CONTROL PANEL .....................................................................................10
DOOR ...............................................................................................11
DRUM LIGHT (if available) ............................................................................11
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ............................................................................11
HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE .......................................................................12
FIRST TIME USE ......................................................................................12
DAILY USE ...........................................................................................13
PROGRAMMES .......................................................................................15
OPTIONS ............................................................................................19
FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................................20
INDICATORS .........................................................................................22
ENERGY SAVING .....................................................................................23
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE ........................................................................24
EMPTYING THE WATER TANK ..........................................................................24
CLEANING THE DOOR FILTER .........................................................................25
CLEANING THE BOTTOM FILTER .......................................................................26
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRYER ...............................................................27
REVERSING THE DOOR STOP ..........................................................................28
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE & AFTER-SALES SERVICE ..............................................33
FAILURE INDICATOR AND MESSAGES ..................................................................35
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING .........................................................................37
AFTER-SALES SERVICE ................................................................................38
Installation guide ...................................................................................39
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Health and Safety guide
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED
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Before using the dryer carefully
read, Health and Safety and
Use and Care guides.
Keep these instructions close
at hand for future reference.
YOUR SAFETY AND SAFETY
OF OTHERS IS VERY
IMPORTANT.
This manual and the dryer
itself provide important safety
warnings, to be read and
observed at all times.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow
the safety alert symbol or the
word DANGER or WARNING.
These words mean:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will
cause serious injury.
All safety warnings give
specic details of the potential
risk presented and indicate
how to reduce risk of injury,
damage and electric shock
resulting from improper use of
the dryer. Carefully observe the
following instructions.
Failure to observe these
instructions may lead to risks.
The Manufacturer declines any
liability for injury to persons or
animals or damage to property
if these advices and
precautions are not respected.
Very young (0-3 years) and
young children (3-8 years)
shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
Children from 8 years old
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
can use this dryer only if
they are supervised or have
been given instructions on
safe appliance use and if
they understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not
play with the dryer. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without
supervision.
and wax removers should be
washed in hot water with an
extra amount of detergent
before being dried in the
tumble dryer.
Items such as foam rubber
(latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber
backed articles and clothes or
pillows tted with foam rubber
pads should not be dried in the
tumble dryer.
Remove all objects from
pockets such as lighters and
matches.
Do not use the tumble dryer if
chemicals have been used for
cleaning.
Oil-soaked items ignite
spontaneously, especially when
exposed to heat sources such
as in a tumble dryer. The items
become warm, causing an
oxidation reaction in the oil.
Oxidation creates heat. If the
heat cannot escape, the item
can become hot enough to
catch re. Piling, stacking or
storing oil-soaked items can
prevent heat from escaping and
so create a re hazard.
WARNING
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
cause serious injury.
Items that have been soiled
with substances such as
cooking oil, acetone, alcohol,
petrol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes
Never stop a tumble dryer
before the end of the drying
cycle unless all items are quickly
removed and spread out so
that the heat is
dissipated.
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The last phase of the drying
cycle is done without heat
(cool down phase), to assure
that the laundry stays at a
temperature level which is not
leading to a damaging of the
laundry.
If you want to stack the dryer
on a washing machine, rst
contact our After-Sales Service
to verify if this is possible.
Stacking of a dryer is only
admitted if the dryer is safely
xed on the washing machine
by using an appropriate
stacking kit.
INTENDED USE
OF THE PRODUCT
This dryer is designed solely
for domestic usage. To aim
the dryer as professional use is
forbidden. The manufacturer
declines all responsibility for
inappropriate use or incorrect
setting of the controls.
CAUTION: The dryer is not
intended to be operated by
means of an external timer
or separate remote control
system.
Do not use the dryer outdoors.
Do not store explosive or
ammable substances such
as aerosol cans and do not
place or use gasoline or other
ammable materials in or near
the dryer: a re may break out
if the dryer is inadvertently
switched on.
INSTALLATION
Installation and repairs must
be carried out by a qualied
technician, in compliance with
the manufacturer’s instructions
and local safety regulations. Do
not repair or replace any part
of the dryer unless specically
stated in the user manual.
Children should not perform
installation operations.
Keep children away during
installation of the dryer. Keep
the packaging materials
(plastic bags, polystyrene
parts, etc.) out of reach of
children, during and after the
installation of the dryer.
Use protective gloves to
perform all unpacking and
installation operations.
After unpacking the dryer,
make sure that it has not been
damaged during transport. In
the event of problems, contact
the dealer or your nearest
After-sales Service.
The dryer must be handled
and installed by two or more
persons.
Keep children away during
installation of the dryer.
The dryer must be
disconnected from the power
supply before carrying out any
installation operation.
During installation, make sure
the dryer does not damage the
power cable.
Only activate the dryer when
the installation procedure has
been completed.
After installation of the device
to wait a few hours before
starting it, to acclimatize to the
environmental conditions of
the room.
Do not install your dryer where
it may be exposed to extreme
conditions, such as: poor
ventilation, high temperature
or below 5°C or above 35°C.
The dryer must not be installed
behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a
hinge on the opposite side to
that of the tumble dryer, in
such a way that a full opening
of the tumble dryer door is
restricted.
The dryer must be placed with
the back towards a wall, to
avoid injuries by touching the
rear panel, which can become
hot during the drying process.
Do not install the dryer in
rooms with poor ventilation.
If you want to install it in a
small storage room, toilet,
bathroom or similar, assure a
good ventilation (open door,
ventilation grid or slot larger
than 500 cm²).
When installing the dryer make
sure that the four feet are
stable and resting on the oor,
adjusting them as required,
and check that the dryer is
perfectly level using a spirit
level.
If possible use a hose to drain
the water directly into the
domestic plumbing system.
This will avoid having to empty
the water container at the end
of each drying cycle, since the
condensation water can be
directly drained away.
Take care not to install the
dryer on a deep-pile carpet.
If, due to lack of space, the
dryer must be installed directly
next to a gas or coal stove, a
heat insulating plate (85 x 57 cm)
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must be installed in between
and the side of the plate facing
the stove must be covered
with aluminium foil.
The dryer is not designed for
built-in installation.
The dryer can be installed
under a worktop, provided
that adequate ventilation of
the dryer is assured. Install a
ventilation grid (minimum 45
cm x 8 cm), in the rear part of
the worktop under which the
dryer is installed.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
Make sure the voltage
specied on the rating plate
corresponds to that of your
home.
For installation to comply with
current safety regulations,
an omnipolar switch with
minimum contact gap of 3mm
is required.
Regulation require that the
dryer is earthed.
For dryers with tted plug,
if the plug is not suitable for
you socket outlet, contact a
qualied technician.
Do not use extension leads,
multiple sockets or adapters.
Do not connect the dryer to a
socket which can be operated
by remote control.
The power cable must be
long enough for connecting
the dryer, once tted in its
housing, to the main power
supply.
Do not pull the power supply
cable.
If the power cable is damaged
it must be replaced with an
identical one. The power
cable must only be replaced
by a qualied technician
in compliance with the
manufacturer instruction and
current safety regulations.
Contact an authorized service
centre.
Do not operate this dryer if
it has a damaged mains cord
or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. Do not
immerse the mains cord or
plug in water. Keep the cord
away from hot surfaces
The electrical components
must not be accessible to the
user after installation.
Do not touch the dryer with
any wet part of the body
and do not operate it when
barefoot.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
FOR GREAT BRITAIN AND
IRELAND ONLY
Fuse replacement.
If the mains lead of this dryer is
tted with a BS 1363A 13amp
fused plug, to change a fuse in
this type of plug use an A.S.T.A.
approved fuse to BS 1362 type
and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the fuse cover (A)
and fuse(B).
2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into
fuse cover.
3. Ret both into plug.
Important:
The fuse cover must be retted
when changing a fuse and
if the fuse cover is lost the
plug must not be used until a
correct replacement is tted.
Correct replacement are
identied by the colour insert
or the colour embossed in
words on the base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers
are available from your local
electrical store.
For the Republic of Ireland
only
The information given in
respect of Great Britain will
frequently apply, but a third
type of plug and socket is also
used, the 2-pin, side earth
type.
Socket outlet / plug (valid for
both countries)
If the tted plug is not suitable
for your socket outlet, please
contact After-sales Service for
further instruction. Please do
not attempt to change plug
yourself. This procedure needs
to be carried out by a qualied
technician in compliance with
the manufactures instructions
and current standard safety
regulations.
CORRECT USE
Do not exceed the maximum
load allowed. Check the
maximum load allowed in the
programme chart.
Do not dry unwashed items in
the tumble dryer.
Do not overdry the laundry.
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Take care that no lint or dust is
accumulated around the dryer.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Fabric softeners, or similar
products, should be used as
specied by the fabric softener
instructions.
The dryer must be
disconnected from the power
supply before carrying out
any cleaning or maintenance
operation.
Never use steam cleaning
equipment.
SAFEGUARDING
THE ENVIRONMENT
For dryer models with heatpump technology:
This dryer contains uorinated
greenhouse gas (R134a). The
circuit containing this gas
is hermetically sealed. The
electrical switchgear has a
tested leakage rate of less than
0,1% per year.
DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING
MATERIALS
The packaging material is
100% recyclable and is marked
with the recycle symbol:
The various parts of the
packaging must therefore be
disposed of responsibly and in
full compliance with local
authority regulations
governing waste disposal.
SCRAPPING OF
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
When scrapping the dryer,
make it unusable by cutting o
the power cable and removing
the doors and shelves (if
present) so that children
cannot easily climb inside and
become trapped.
This dryer is manufactured
with recyclable
or reusable materials. Dispose
of it in accordance with local
waste disposal regulations.
For further information on
the treatment, recovery
and recycling of household
electrical appliances, contact
your competent local
authority, the collection service
for household waste or the
store where you purchase the
dryer.
This dryer is marked in
compliance with European
Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste
Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential
negative consequences for
the environment and human
health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product.
This symbol
on the product or on the
accompanying documentation
indicates that it should not be
treated as domestic waste but
must be taken to an
appropriate collection centre
for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Always dry a full load,
depending on the type of
laundry and the programme/
drying time. For more
detailed information, see the
programme chart.
By preference use the
maximum spin speed allowed
by your washing machine, since
draining the water mechanically
requires less energy. You will
save time and energy when
running your drying cycle.
Always select the correct
programme/drying time for
the load in order to obtain the
desired drying results.
Select the ‘Gentle’ option only
in case of drying small loads.
DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
When drying cotton, for
example, dry Iron Dry and
Cupboard Dry loads together.
Start with the Iron Dry
programme/drying time
setting, remove the laundry
to be ironed at the end of that
cycle and dry the remainder of
the load on the Cupboard Dry
setting.
This dryer has been designed,
constructed and distributed
in compliance with the safety
requirements of European
Directives:
• 2006/95/EC Low Voltage
Directive
• 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive.
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Use and Care guide
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
APPLIANCE
3.
5.
1.
2.
4.
1. Worktop
2. Control panel
3. Water tank
4. Door
5. Door handle
6. Door lter (behind door)
7. Plinth
8. Adjustable feet (4)
7.
CONTROL PANEL
1. 2. 7.3. 8.4. 9.5. 10.
6.
8.
12.13.14.
11.6.
1. On/O button (Reset if
long pressed)
2. Programme button
3. Settings button
4. Key lock button
5. Steam refresh button
6. Knob (Turn to select /
Press to conrm)
7. Finish in button
8. Drying / Airing time
button
9. Drying level button
10. Options button
11. Start/Pause button
12. Eco monitor
13. Display
14. Programmes area
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DOOR
EN
To open the door, pull the handle.
If you interrupt a running programme by opening
the door, the programme will be reset if the dryer
door is not closed again within one minute.
To close the door, hold the handle and push so that
you can hear it click shut.
DRUM LIGHT (if available)
• During programme selection: the light goes on for
laundry loading
• After programme start: the light fades on and o
while the laundry load is detected.
AVAILABLE
ACCESSORIES
STACKING KIT SHELF
by which your dryer can be xed on top of your
washing machine to save space and to facilitate
loading and unloading your dryer in the higher
position.
• After programme end, when you open the door,
the light goes on for a while for unloading the
laundry. Then it goes o to save energy; touch any
button to switch it on again.
Contact our After-Sales Service to check if the following
accessory is available for your dryer model.
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HOW TO USE
THE APPLIANCE
FIRST TIME USE
1. WHEN SWITCHING ON THE DRYER FOR THE
FIRST TIME, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO
Set the desired language
Turn the knob until the desired language appears
on the display
Conrm the indicated language by pressing the
knob.
Set the dryer to recall the last used programme
setting or not
Turn the knob to select one of the following settings
On: the dryer recalls the programme which you
used last when switching on the appliance.
O: Eco Cotton is selected by default when
switching on the appliance.
Conrm by pressing the knob.
These settings can be changed later, if needed.
Refer to section OPTIONS, FUNCTIONS AND
INDICATORS / Settings.
2. CHECK WATER TANK
Make sure that the water tank is correctly inserted
Adapt the value for your local water
conductivity
The drying results are aected by the conductivity
of the water used during washing. If, by modifying
the available dryness levels (iron dry; cupboard dry;
extra dry), you are not satised with the nal drying
results, you can adapt the water conductivity level.
The dryer comes with preset level 2.
Choose between level 1 (most damp results) and 5
(most dry results) by turning the knob. Conrm by
pressing the knob.
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3. CHECK DRAIN HOSE
Make sure that the drain hose on the back of the
dryer is xed, either to the dryer’s water tank or to
your domestic sewage system (see INSTALLATION
GUIDE).
DAILY USE
EN
Make sure that no lighters
WARNING
or matches remain in the
laundry.
1. LOAD THE LAUNDRY
Respect the care labels of your laundry; make
sure that it is appropriate for being treated in
a dryer.
Drying Care Labels
The dots indicate the temperature degree for
drying the laundry.
Normal temperature
Reduced temperature
Do not tumble dry
Open the door and load the laundry. Observe
the maximum load sizes given in the section
Programmes.
Make sure that the
laundry is not soaked with
ammable liquids.
you through setting your programme in the
following order: selection of programme /
drying time (ONLY if Drying time or Airing
programme is selected) / dryness level (only if
selectable / adjustable) / options. As soon as
you conrm a selection by pressing the knob,
the button light will jump to the next step.
Select programme:
Make sure that the Programme button « lights
up.
Turn the knob to select the desired programme. The indicator next to the selected
programme lights up.
2. CLOSE THE DOOR
Make sure that no laundry gets stuck between door glass and door lter.
Close the door so that you can hear it click
shut.
3. SWITCH ON DRYER
Press the On/O button « until the programme button lights up. An animation
occurs, and there is a sound. Afterwards the
dryer is ready to be operated.
4. SET THE DESIRED PROGRAMME
GUIDED MODE the button light will guide
Conrm the desired programme by pressing
the knob.
This programme position oers a choice of
special programmes, which you can select by
turning the knob; the selected programme
appears on the display. Afterwards press the
knob to conrm the desired programme.
Find more information regarding programmes in section PROGRAMMES, OP-
TIONS AND INDICATORS.
Select Drying time, if needed
Only if you have selected programme Drying
time or Airing «, you can set the desired drying
time from a minimum of 10 minutes to maxi-
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mum 180 minutes (three hours).
Make sure that the Drying time button lights
up.
Turn the knob to select the desired drying /
airing time. Conrm it by pressing the knob.
Set dryness level, if needed
If you want to change the dryness level, make
sure that the Dryness level button « lights up.
6. CHANGE THE SETTINGS OF A
RUNNING PROGRAMME, IF NEEDED
You can still change some settings after a
programme was started:
• Adjust drying time (only if programme
Drying time or Airing is selected)
• Adjust or cancel Finish in, if a delay was
selected and started
• Add or cancel an option, provided the
progress of the programme still allows it.
Turn the knob to select the desired dryness
level, afterwards press the knob to conrm.
Select options, if needed
If you want to select additional options,
make sure that the Options button « lights
up. The options which are selectable for your
programme are indicated by a lighting arrow.
Turn the knob to select the desired options.
The symbol of the selected option blinks. To
conrm it, press the knob.
Some options / functions can be selected by
directly pressing the button.
Refer to section OPTIONS, FUNCTIONS
AND INDICATORS for more information.
INDIVIDUAL MODE
After you have switched on the dryer, you are
not forced to follow the GUIDED MODE.
It is up to you which order you choose to set
your programme. To do a setting, rst press
the relevant button, then turn the knob to
select, and nally press the knob to conrm.
The variety of options and dryness levels
depends on the programme selected.
Therefore it is recommended to start your
setting with selecting the programme.
Press the relevant button. The selected
setting will blink for a few seconds.
While blinking, you can adjust the setting
by turning the knob. If the value or setting
stopped blinking, press the button again.
Press the knob to conrm the modication.
If you do not conrm, the modication will
be conrmed automatically — the modied
setting will stop blinking.
The programme will continue automatically.
To change the settings of a running
programme or delay, you can also:
• press Start/Pause to put the running
programme on pause
• change your settings
• press Start/Pause again to continue the
programme.
7. CANCEL A RUNNING PROGRAMME, IF
NEEDED
Press and hold the On/O button « until the
display indicates that the programme is
cancelled.
WARNING
After cancelling a running programme,
quickly remove all items and spread
them out so that the heat is dissipated.
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5. START PROGRAMME
Press and hold Start/Pause « until the button
lights up solidly; the programme starts.
The duration can be recalculated and
adapted in the course of the programme.
During such phases, an animation occurs on
the display.
8. SWITCH OFF THE DRYER AFTER
PROGRAMME END
The display indicates that the cycle has
nished. Press On/O button « to switch o
the dryer. Open the door and take out your
laundry.
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