Whirlpool EC 3297 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

EC 3297

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Please also carefully read: the Instructions for Use and Installation Manual.

Drying Times

Cotton

Max. 6 kg

Easy Care

Max. 2.5 kg

Airing

Options

Cupboard dry plus Cupboard dry Iron dry Cupboard dry plus Cupboard dry

Iron dry

Laundry is aired for 6 minutes without heating.

Reduces Drying Intensity

Gentle

(recommended for

delicate items)

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Recommended Time Selection

Spin speed

Washing Machine

rpm

800

85’

130’

65’

110’

55’ 95’

45’ 20’

35’ 15’

30’ 10’

rpm

1000

rpm

1200

60’

100’

50’ 75’

45’ 65’

Max

Load

3.5

6.0

3.5

6.0

3.5

6.0

2.5

Start

Starts the drying cycle.

Machine

0End

The indicator lamp lights up when the dryer is on.

DRYING CYCLE SEQUENCE

Drying Anti-

crease Airing

INDICATORS

The selector knob shows the progress of the cycle.

• Recommended drying times are based on spinning speeds of 800, 1000 and 1200 rpm.

• For reduced spinning speed a longer drying time should be selected.

• Drying times may be longer for towelling and heavier items.

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PREPARING THE LAUNDRY

1. Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty.

2. Turn the articles inside out.

3. Place laundry loosely in the drum to make sure it doesn’t become tangled.

Sort laundry as follows: A) By care symbols

(on the collar or inside seam):

Suitable for tumble drying Tumble drying with reduced drying

intensity only Do not tumble dry

B) By amount and thickness/weight

Whenever the load to be dried exceeds dryer capacity , separate laundry according to weight (e.g. towels from thin underwear).

C) By type of fabrics

Cotton/linen

and table linen made of cotton or linen.

Synthetics/Easy Care

overalls, etc. made of polyester or polyamide, as well as cotton/synthetic mixes.

D) By drying level

• Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc.

Do not tumble dry:

stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.

Important: only use specific indicated dryersafe additives

treated with stain remover thoroughly in plenty of water before drying.

indicated dryer-safe plastic items

dry

rubber or articles contaminated with

vegetable oil

: Towels, cotton jersey, bed

: Blouses, shirts,

Woollens, silk, nylon

and rinse items that have been

Only use specific

and

never

in the dryer.

SELECTING A DRYING TIME OR A PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS

Drying Time or programme and Options:

•To select a drying time or a programme, turn the time selector knob clockwise.

• To select an option (if available), press the corresponding button.

• Press the button again to cancel the option.

STARTING AND COMPLETING A DRYING CYCLE

1. Having selected the desired drying time or a programme and options, press the button. If the laundry is not removed at the end of the drying cycle, an automatic anti-crease

cycle will operate for max. 12 min. The drum rotates at regular intervals preventing the laundry from creasing.

2. On completion of the drying cycle, set the time selector knob to position “0”. The dryer indicator lamp “On” goes off.

INTERRUPTING A CYCLE

To interrupt the dryer during operation

1. Set the time selector knob to “Airing”.

2. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the door to allow the dryer to cool down. For your safety the drying time stops automatically if you open the door.

3. To restart, after door opening, close the door and press the

“Start”

button again.

FILTER

Clean the lint filter at the end of every drying cycle:

1. Open the door.

2. Pull the filter upwards.

3. Remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.

4. Push the filter firmly back into place.

BUILT-IN INSTALLATION

To built in the dryer

1. It is recommended to not remove the

work-top.

2. Connect the dryer to an external ventilation system in order to prevent steam from damaging your furniture during the years.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If a fault occurs, before contacting our After-Sales Service, make the following checks to try and remedy the problem:

Drying takes too long / laundry is not dry enough:

• Was the correct drying time selected?

• Was the inserted laundry too wet (Washing machine spin speed less than 800 rpm)?

• Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator lamp on)?

The dryer does not operate:

• Is the power plug properly inserted into the mains electricity socket?

• Is there a power failure?

• Has the fuse blown?

• Is the door properly closed?

• Has the drying time been selected?

• Has the

“Start”

button been pressed?

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

If, after carrying out the above checks the malfunction persists or appears again, turn the dryer off and call our After-Sales Service (refer to guarantee).

Please specify:

• the nature of the fault.

• the dryer type and model.

• the service code (the number after the word Service on the adhesive rating plate) on the right hand side when door is open.

• your full address and phone number.

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