Whirlpool TRKA EXCELLENCE 4590 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

MACHINE OPERATION

Additional inform a t ion (inclu ding trouble shooting and serv ic e ) c a n be f ound in the i ndividua l c ha pt e rs of the Instruc tions for use.

Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty. Turn laundry inside out.

Select the option required by pressing the corresponding button.

Press the button again to cancel the option.

The drying programme is started by pressing the “Start (Pause)” button.

items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

The final part of a drying cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that

The drying process is complete and the anti-crease phase has been reached (active).

Sort laundr y a c cording t o

care symbols

Do not tumble dry Suitable for tumble drying –

at low temperatures Suitable for tumble drying

Preparing laundry

Loading dr yer

Selecting programme

Selecting options

(if available)

Sort laundry by: Material thickness: whenever there is greater load than the dryer can handle, separate laundry according to weight (e.g. dry towels and thin underwear separately).

Type of material: cotton (linen); synthetic textiles (easy care). Degree of drying: cupboard dry, iron dry etc. Do not tumble dry: nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic

decorations, bulky items such as sleeping bags or pillows.

Please ensure that there are no cigarette lighters in the laundry.

Place laundry loosely in the drum to achieve equal drying throughout. Then close the door.

Select the drying programme required by turning the programme selector knob (for information, refer to programme table).

The indicator lamp abo ve the releva nt button lig hts up to confirm your select io n. A fast blinking lamp indicates a wrong selection is made (incompatible options).

The relevant indicator lamp lig hts up. Changing programme selection: If the programme selected is changed during drying, the dryer stops. The “Star t (P a use)” indicator lamp flashes. To operate the new programme, press the “Start (P a use )” button again.

Starting dr yer

Programme end –

unloading dr y er

Switching dryer off

Cleaning the lint filter after every cycle: open door, pull lint filter up and out of machine and open it. Brush lint using a soft brush or your fingertips. Close door filter and push firmly back into place.

Emptying water container: pull container out by the handle and empty. Replace the container when empty by pushing it completely back into place.

Please note: Only use additives/plastic items specified as dryer safe and rinse items that have been treated with stain remover thoroughly in plenty of water before drying. Never dry rubber objects or objects stained with vegetable oils in the dryer.

The Manufacturer is not liable for any damage to laundry resulting from inadequate or incorrect fabric care instructions which have been provided with the garment or article.

Interrupting programme: To interrupt a drying cycle, press the “Start (Pause)” button and open the door. Wait at least 5 minutes, to allow the laundry to cool down, before you unload the dryer. For your safety the drying cycle stops automatically if you open the door.To restart, after door opening, close the door and press the “Start

(Pause)” button again . Warning: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle, unless all

the items reach a lower temperature to avoid wrinkling. Anticrease: If the laundry is not removed at the end of the drying cycle, a n auto matic anti-crease cycle will operate for maximum 15 min (by choosing the option “Anticrease” this time can be extended up to 12 hours). The drum rotates to prevent the laundry from creasing. End: Take the laundry out of the dryer.

Set the programme selector knob to “Off” (“O”).

Approximate

(in minutes)

Type of text ile

Programmes / Drying levels

Dryness

Multi-layered, thick laundry such as: terry towels, te r r y towelling bath robes.

Kastdroog plus

Cupboard dry +

Terry towe ls , dry towels, bed linen, underwear

X X X X X X X X 200

115

Similar types of laundry which do not require

socks.

Laundry which requires iro ning s uc h as: bed shirts, work clothes.

Laundry with thick, multi-layered areas such blankets.

Laundry which does not require ironing such as: shirts, blouses, T-shirts, sportsware.

Laundry which requires iro ning s uc h as: trousers, dresses, skirts, shirts, blouses.

Laundry made from synthetic fibres such

2.5 kg

T-shirts, blouses, towels, underwear, sportswear.

Cotton – synthetic blend

3.0 kg

Textiles made of silk

2.5 kg

For aerating and loosening woollen text iles for drying woollen textile s .

Laundry tha t contains downs

3.0 kg

Overview of programmes Options

drying times

Cotton

Synthetic

Extra droog

Kastdroog

Strijkdroog

Extra droog

Kastdroog

Strijkdroog

Delicaat Plus

Mix

Zijde

Extra dry

Cupboard dry*

Iron dry*

Extra dry

Cupboard dry*

Iron dry

Delicate plus

Mixed load

Silk Blouses, shirts and T-shirts.

ironing such as : dry towels, bed linen, underwea r , baby clothes, T-shirts, cotton

and table linen, dry towels, T-shirts, polo

as: bed and table linen, track s uits, anoraks,

Low drying intensity for delicates and items such as: trousers, dresses, shirts, blouses.

Fabrics

Cotton o r line n hot wash /

coloured laundry

Katoen

Max. 9.0 kg

Synthetic, mixed fibre or cotton easy care

(ironing not r equired) laundry

Synthetisch

Max. 4.5 kg

as polyamide, nylon, polyac r y lic , etc.

Gentle

Bescher-

men

Anticrease

Antikreuk+

adjustment

Droogniveau

Pause

Pauze

Key lock

Reset

Drum light

Licht

Finish in

Eindtijd

selectie

Very

wet load Wet load

X X X X X X X X 220 130

X X X X X X X X 185 100

X X X X X X X X 165 85

X X X X X X X X 105 70

X X X X X X X X 80 60

X X X X X X X X 70 50

X X X X X X X X 70 60

X X X X X X X X 130 90

X X X X X X X X 65 50

SoftFinish

Special programmes

XXL

Laundry is air ed, refreshe d and loosen up for 30 minutes without heat ing.

Airing

Completes drying (suitable for all fabrics)

items

Drying

*Test pr ogrammes according to EN61121, tested with maximum rated load capacity.

Wool finish

Down Sleeping ba gs , trousers, vests.

such as hats, sweaters, scarves, gloves. Not

All textiles.

Textil es made of wool

1.0 kg

Luchten

Tijd

10’ - 180’

– X – X X X X X 6 6

– X – X X X X X 120 120

– – – X X X X – – –

– X – X X X X X 10’ - 180’

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