Whirlpool EC 29, EC 22, EC 33, EC 39, EP 44 User Manual

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DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER

FILTER

BEFORE USING THE DRYER

PRECAUTIONS

PREPARING THE LAUNDRY

SELECTING DRYING TIME OR PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS

STARTING AND COMPLETING THE PROGRAMME

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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VENT CONNECTION

DOOR REVERSIBILITY

MAINTENANCE

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

To get full satisfaction from your dryer, please read carefully your instruction manual.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER

1. Work-top

2. Contact pin

3. Door (Door opening can be reversed).

See “Door reversibility” section. To open the door: pull the handle out. To close the door: push the door

it closes.

4. Lint filter

ently until

FILTER

Clean the lint filter at the end of each drying cycle.

Pull the filter upwards.

Brush lint usin

ertips.

fin

Push it back into housin

a soft brush or your

until it clicks.

BEFORE USING THE DRYER

•

After unpackin dryer is undama use the dryer but call a qualified technician or your retailer.

•

Packa kept out of the reach of children as it constitutes a potential risk.

•

This dryer was desi and must be used exclusively for dryin laundry.

Environmental hints

1. Packaging material

The packa recycled, as confirmed by the recyclin symbol ( ).

2. Dryer

The dryer is built from recyclable materials.

please make sure that the

ed. In case of doubt do not

material (plastic, etc.) must be

ned for domestic use

material can be 100%

Filter Indicator light (if available)

It warns that the filter is dirty and needs to be cleaned.

If the laundry is insufficiently dry, check that the filter is not clo

If you decide to scrap the dryer act responsibly and observe local waste disposal by laws. Cut off the power cord so that the dryer cannot be connected to the mains.

ed.

PRECAUTIONS

Child safety

•

After use, set the pro position “0”. This prevents children from switchin

on the dryer accidentally.

For domestic use only.

ramme selector to

This dryer conforms to EEC directive 93/68.

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PREPARING THE LAUNDRY

Laundry preparation

Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty. Turn the articles inside out. Place laundry loosely in the drum to make sure that they don’t

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Max. drying weight

Cottons 5,0 k

•

Cottons

•

with Rapid option 3,5 k Synthetics 2,5 k

•

Delicates 1,5 k

•

The given weights correspond to a standard laundry load.

(electronic dryer)

Sort laundry as follows

A) By care symbols

On the collar or inside seam:

Suitable for tumble dryin Tumble drying at low temperature only Do not tumble dry

B) B

amount and weight

Whenever the load is bi capacity, separate laundry accordin

. towels from thin underwear).

(e.

C) B

D) B

pe of fabrics

Cottons/linen:

table linen made of cotton or linen.

nthetics:

polyester or polyamide, as well as for cotton/ synthetic mixes.

drying level

Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc.

•

Towels, cotton jersey, bed and

Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of

er than the dryer

to weight

Do not tumble dry:

Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, bulky items such as sleepin

Attention: Do not dr treated with a dr (dan

er of fire or explosion). Do not dry laundry

with vegetable oils.

dirt

cleaning fluid or rubber articles

bags, etc.

articles which have been

SELECTING DRYING TIME OR PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS

Electronic dryer

Select the pro

indicated in the table (see Pro Table).

2. Options (If available)

To select an option, press the correspondin button before pressin The indicator above the button li confirm that a selection has been made. An alarm sounds to indicate that an incorrect selection has been made (incompatible options). Press the button a the option.

Delayed Start

Delays dryer startin correspondin start time is delayed from 2 to 8 hours in 2 hourly steps. After the desired time is selected, press the When the li is runnin or cancelled by selectin pro

Openin down. Close the door and press the

Start

count-down.

Gentle

Reduces the dryin Suitable for delicate articles.

Rapid (Cottons only) Max. 3,5 k

Shortens the dryin other laundry of equal size). Do not use the option for lar similar).

ramme and the options as

the

Start

ain to cancel

. Every time the

button is pressed the

ht flashes the delayed start

. The delay can be changed

ramme selector knob.

the door stops the count-

button a

Start

“0” with the

ain to continue the

temperature.

time (e.g. cloths or

e items (e.g. sheets or

ramme

button.

hts up to

button.

Buzzer

Pressin sound to si the end of the dryin

3. Additional Pro

Airin

The laundry will be aired during 30 minutes without heatin

Time pro

To Suitable for all fabrics.

the button initiates a buzzer

nal at regular intervals, at

cycle.

rammes

ramme (20 to 60 minutes)

ently finish dry or dry single items.

SELECTING DRYING TIME OR PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS

Time-steered dryer

Select the dryin

accordin Table).

2. Options (if available)

To select an option, press the correspondin button. Press the button a option.

Delayed start

Delays dryer startin selector should be turned clockwise to the required time delay and the button pressed. It is possible to select a delay from 1 to 8 hours. The time delay can be chan turnin

The remainin chart is shown on the selector.

Opennin down. Close the door and press the

Start

count-down. To cancel the count-down turn start delay selector to “0”.

time and the options

to the table (see Programme

ain to cancel the

. The start delay

Start

ed at any time by simply

the start delay selector.

time to the programme

the door stops the count-

button a

ain to continue the

3. Additional Pro

Buzzer

Pressin sound to si the end of the dryin

the button initiates a buzzer

nal at regular intervals, at

ramme

cycle.

Gentle

Reduces the dryin Suitable for delicate articles.

temperature.

STARTING AND COMPLETING THE PROGRAMME

Havin

5. Clean the lint filter at the end of each

selected the desired drying time or

pro

ramme and options, press the

button. If selected a buzzer sounds to si

of the dryin intervals for some time.

If you do not unload the laundry at the end of the dryin cycle will operate for maximum 20 minutes (Time-steered dryer) or 70 minutes (Electronic dryer): the drum rotates at re intervals preventin creasin

On completion of the pro pro

ramme selector knob to position “0”. The

“Machine On” li

dryin

If you chan dryer) durin To operate the new pro

Start

cycle. It will sound at regular

cycle, an automatic anti-crease

the laundry from

ramme, set the

ht goes off.

cycle

e the programme (Electronic

the drying cycle the dryer stops.

ramme press the

button a

ain.

Start

nal the end

ular

Airin

The laundry will be aired during 20 minutes without heatin

Interruption of the drying cycle

To interrupt the dryer during the drying cycle, set the pro Airin Electronic dryer.

Wait at least 5 minutes before openin to allow the dryer to cool down.

For your safety the pro automatically if you open the door. To restart close the door and press the

ramme selector knob to position ( )

and press the

button again for the

Start

ramme stops

button a

Start

the door

ain.

INSTALLATION

•

Install your dryer in a room which is not subject to extreme conditions.

•

When operatin be adequately ventilated to avoid possible back flow of burnin open fires.

•

Remove the protective foil from the control panel.

•

Level the dryer adjustin

•

Take care not to trap the mains cable between the dryer and the wall.

fuels, such as coal, gaz and including

Stacking kit

Your dryer can be stacked on top of your washing machine, usin available from your dealer.

the tumble dryer, the room has to

ases into the room from other appliances

the 2 feet at the front.

the stacking kit AMH 542, which is

Minimum housing dimensions:

Width: 600 mm

ht: 850 mm

Hei Depth: 560 mm

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• The electrical connection has to be carried out in compliance with local regulations.

• Information on the permissible operating voltage, the power consumption and the required fuse protection is given on the rating plate on the back of the dryer.

• The earthing of this dryer is compulsory by law.

• Do not use extension cords or multiple adapters.

• Before any maintenance on the dryer, disconnect it from the mains supply.

• Do not operate the dryer if it has been damaged during transport. Contact a qualified service technician.

• In case of replacement of mains cable contact a qualified service technician.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

1) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS “Warnin earthed”

This appliance is normally supplied with a mains lead havin which has been checked for correct earth continuity.

If the fitted plu outlet, or if the machine’s mains lead is not fitted with a plu

ood quality plug by following the instructions in

(2) below. Any unsuitable plu

disposed of in order to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a socket.

2) CONNECTION TO A REWIRABLE PLUG - to be carried out onl qualified electrician

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the followin

BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”) BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”) GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”)

To fit a new plu

2.1Polarized Plu conformin

The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be

connected to the terminal in the plu is marked with the letter “E” or by the Earth symbol or coloured yellow or yellow.

The BLUE wire must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter “N” or coloured black.

The BROWN wire must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red.

- this appliance must be

a plug fitted in the factory

is not suitable for your socket

, you should fit a suitable new,

should be cut off and

code:

, proceed as follows:

s (e.g. 3 pin, 13 amp plug

to BS 1363A)

which

reen and

2.2Non-polarized plu earth contact)

The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the earth contact. The other two wires should be connected to the two pins, irrespective of colour.

s (e.g. 2 pin with side

3) FUSE REPLACEMENT

If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13 amp fused plu fuse only with an A.S.T.A. approved type conformin

Remove the fuse cover (A) and the fuse

(B). Fit the replacement 13 A fuse into the fuse

cover. Refit both into the plu

For all other types of plu should be protected by a 16 A fuse or circuit breaker at the distribution board.

to BS 1362 and proceed as follows:

, replace the

, the supply socket

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VENT CONNECTION

When delivered from the factory the vent hose with an adaptor is in the drum.

N.B.:

When vent hose is not supplied it is recommended to use the kit AMH 577 which is available from your dealer

Vent hose mounting

Place a towel or the packa dryer.

Lay the dryer down on the ri towel or packa

Push the adaptor inside the hose (see

ram). Mount the vent hose with adaptor

dia on the connectin

(from the front).

branch below the dryer.

beside the

ht side on the

Ventilation to the outside

•

Position the vent hose to the outside without sharp bends (internal diameter 10 cm, maximum len

•

When stackin that the hose is horizontal or vertical. The vent hose should not sa

•

Do not mount any filter on the end of the hose. The filter could block, reducin performance of your dryer.

th with 2 elbows: 3m). on a washing machine ensure

down.

the

DOOR REVERSIBILITY

To change the direction of opening of the door

Unplu

the dryer.

Open the door.

Remove the contact pin at the upper part of the door with a spanner. Turn the contact pin 90° and take it out.

Unscrew the 2 screws at the door hin remove the door.

Unscrew the 2 screws above and below the door lock system.

To remove the door lock:

•

Press the hook at the upper part down with a screwdriver, pull it forward and take the lock system out.

To change the door opening:

•

Turn the door.

•

Re-fit the door with the 2 screws at the preferred position.

•

Han

the door lock system at the opposite

side of the door and latch it.

•

Fix the 2 screws above and below the door lock system.

Replace the contact pin in the top of the door.

e and

•

Do not connect the vent hose to the heatin system.

•

Use only outlets insulated from the damp.

Without vent hose

•

Use the dryer in lar

•

Keep the room free of dust.

•

The minimum distance from the air openin to the wall must be at least 10 cm.

e well ventilated room.

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MAINTENANCE

Wipe the cabinet with a mild household

ent. Avoid using abrasive cleaners.

deter

Clean the lint filter at the end of each dryin cycle.

If the lint filter mesh is clo water and a soft brush.

Wipe away fluff at the door seal and the inside of the door usin

ed, clean it with

a damp cloth.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Should your dryer operate incorrectly, check the following points before calling for a qualified service technician.

Drying is too long / laundry is not dry enough:

•

Have you selected the correct dryin

ramme?

pro

•

Was the inserted laundry too humid (Washin 800rpm)?

•

Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator li available)?

After an interruption in the mains supply you must restart the dryer (Electronic dryer).

machine spin speed less than

time or

ht on if

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before contacting After-Sales Service

Try to solve the problem (see “Troubleshootin

Restart the pro repeated.

If after the above checks your dryer does not work properly, get in touch with the nearest After-Sales Service Centre.

uide”).

ramme to see if the fault is

The dryer does not operate:

•

Is the plu supply?

•

Is there a power failure?

•

Has the fuse blown?

•

Is the door well closed?

•

Has the dryin selected?

•

Has the

Lint filter light on: (if available)

•

Is the lint filter clean?

•

Is the vent hose blocked?

properly connected to the mains

time or programme been

Start

button been pressed?

Please give:

•

a short description of the fault.

•

the exact type and model of the dryer.

•

the service number visible on the ri door is open.

•

Your correct address and telephone number.

ht when

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