WHIRLPOOL FT D 8X3XY EU Daily Reference Guide
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Quick guide
DEMO
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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/O button
2 Start/Pause button
Options buttons
3 Fresh care +
4 Rapid (add Favourite if long pressed)
5 Cycle options (Setting if long pressed)
6 Dryness level
7 Timed drying
8 Start delay
Navigation buttons and Key lock
9 UP
10 DOWN'
11 CONFIRM (Key lock if long pressed)
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SYNTHETICS
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INDICATORS
Cycle phase: Drying - Cool down - End of cycle
Empty water tank - Clean door lter: primary, secondary - Autoclean Eco monitor
Refer to troubleshooting section: Failure: Call after sales service
Demo mode
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FIRST TIME USE
When starting the appliance for the rst 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 conrm. 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 xed 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 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, 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 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.
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 conrm the selection.
• Press the option button at the symbol , where present on the
display, to return to the previous screen.
If no selection is conrmed, 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 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.
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.
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.
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 conrm 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 bres.
OPTIONS
After selecting the programme, the various options can be
set, if necessary.
Dryness level
Press the relevant button several times to obtain a dierent
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
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 conrmed with a message on the display.
• The same programme cannot be saved twice with dierent
options.
Key lock
This option makes all machine controls inaccessible, except the
button On/O. 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 conrm the selection.
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