WHIRLPOOL FT D 8X3XY EU Daily Reference Guide

Quick guide

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Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instructions.

CONTROL PANEL

1On/Off button

2Start/Pause button

Options buttons

3Fresh care +

4Rapid (add Favourite if long pressed)

5Cycle options (Setting if long pressed)

6Dryness level

7Timed drying

8Start delay

Navigation buttons and Key lock

9UP

10DOWN'

11CONFIRM (Key lock if long pressed)

INDICATORS

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	SYNTHETICS	1:35	10
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5	-:--	-:--	11
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6	7	8

Cycle phase:	Drying - Cool down -	End of cycle
Empty water tank - Clean door filter:		primary,	secondary -	Autoclean Eco monitor

Refer to troubleshooting section: Failure: Call after sales service DEMO Demo mode

FIRST TIME USE

When starting the appliance for the first time, the control panel will show the set language menu automatically. The UP and DOWN buttons serve to show the languages available in the machine. Press the button to confirm. The machine cannot be used without having selected the language. Make sure that the water tank is correctly inserted. Make sure that the drain hose on the back of the dryer is fixed correctly, either to the dryer’s water tank, or to your domestic sewage system.

The dryer should be installed in environment in a room temperature range of 20°to 23°C for optimum performance. But will function if the room is between 14 and 30°C. Before you use your dryer ensure that it has been in a upright position for at

least 6 hours.

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 filters 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 filter.

2.Close the door.

3.Press the button On/Off.

4.Select the programme according to the laundry type, with the apposite knob.

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.

Turn the machine off by pressing the button On/Off, open the door and pull clothing out. If the machine is not switched off manually, after about a quarter of an hour from the cycle end, the appliance turns off 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.

Eco Monitor

This indicator shows the energy consumption level according to the programme and the options set. The consumption is

proportional to the lines on the display,by the ecomonitor icon.

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.

NAVIGATION

The "UP" and "DOWN" buttons serve to navigate the available menus.

•Press the button to confirm the selection.

•Press the option button at the symbol , where present on the display, to return to the previous screen.

If no selection is confirmed, after about 2 minutes, the display return to the main screen.

SETTINGS

To access the settings menu, keep the relevant button pressed for some seconds.

•Set language shows the available languages on the display.

•Sounds allows to enable or disable the sounds (some sounds, as warnings, will remain active anyway).

•Brightness allows to modify the display brightness.

•Factory Default allows to reset the default settings. After having selected the setting, keep the button pressed for some seconds.

*MAX LOAD 8 Kg (Dry load)

CARE LABEL

Always check the care labels, especially when placing garments in the tumble dryer for the first time. Below are the most commonly used symbols:

May be tumble dried.

Do not tumble dry.

Tumble dry – high heat. Tumble dry – low heat.

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.

PROGRAMS

Eco cotton	kg Max*
Standard cotton programme, suitable to dry normally wet

cotton laundry. Most efficient 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.

Easy ironing

This cycle allows to extend the fibres 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 fibres 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 effective with small loads. The cycle duration is about 20 minutes.

			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.

Specials

This position allows to select among the various special programmes. The UP/DOWN buttons serve to scroll the programmes. Press the button to confirm the selected programme.

•	Jeans	kg 3
	For drying cotton jeans-wear and garments made of
robust cotton, like denim, such as trousers and jackets.
•	Towel	kg Max*
	For drying robust laundry made of cotton, such as terry
towels.
•	Tecnhical wear	kg 4
	For drying technical wear made of synthetics or cotton.
•	Down jacket	kg 2,5
	To dry down jackets, giving their natural softness back
	(2 jackets).

Favourite

This position allows to select among programmes and corresponding options previously saved. The UP/DOWN buttons allow to scroll the list of saved favourites. Press the button to select and save the cycle. Use the relevant option to save the

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.

programmes.
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 fibres.

OPTIONS

After selecting the programme, the various options can be set, if necessary.

Dryness level

Press the relevant button several times to obtain a different level of residual moisture on garments. The display will signal the level being selected. After few seconds of inactivity, the display returns to the main menu.

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

h 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.

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.

Rapid

Enables quicker drying.

Add favourite

This button allows to add the most used programmes (max. 6 - by entering the seventh one, one of the already saved programmes will be cancelled) to “Favourite”, already inclusive of options.

•Select the programme and the options to be saved.

•Keep the button pressed for some seconds.

•Saving is confirmed with a message on the display.

•The same programme cannot be saved twice with different options.

Key lock

This option makes all machine controls inaccessible, except the button On/Off. When the machine is on:

•to activate the option, keep the button pressed until the machines signals that the option has been enabled.

•To disable the option, keep the button pressed until the machine signals that the option has been disabled..

This option remains in memory if selected in the previous drying.

Cycle option

This buttons serves to access a menu of available options (see next options). The buttons “UP”and “DOWN”serve to scroll the

options and the button allows to confirm the selection.