Whirlpool TRKA KOBLENZ 4580 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 door filter after every cycle: open door, pull door 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 objec ts stai ned with vegetab le 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”).

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Overview of programmes Options

Approximate

(in minutes)

Type of text ile

Programmes / Drying levels

W

Multi-layered, thick laundry such as: terry towels,
terry towe lling bath robes.

Kastdroog plus

Cupboard dry +

Terry towe ls , dry towels, bed linen, underwear

X X X X X X X X 190

125

Similar types of laundry which do not require
underwea r , baby clothes, T-shirts, cotton socks.

Laundry which requires iro ning s uc h as: bed and
clothes.

VW

Laundry with thick, multi-layered are as su c h as:
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.

V

Laundry made from synthetic fibres

2.5 kg

Cotton – synthetic blend

3.0 kg

Textiles made of silk

2.5 kg

Textil es made of wool

1.0 kg

Laundry tha t contains downs

3.0 kg

Laundry is air ed, refreshe d and

Dryness

Fabrics

Gentle

Beschermen

Anticrease

Antikreuk+

adjustment

Droog­niveau

Pause
Pauze

Key lock

Reset
Reset

Drum light

Licht

Finish in

Eindtijd

selectie

drying times

Very

wet load Wet load

Extra droog

Kastdroog Cupboard dry*

Cotton

Strijkdroo g

Extra droog Extra dry

Kastdroog Cupboard dry*

Strijkdroo g Iron dry

Synthetic

Delicaat Plus Delicate plus

Mix Mixed load

Zijde Silk Blouses, shirts and T-shirts.

SoftFinish

Special programmes

XXL Down Sleeping ba gs , trousers, vests.

Extra dry

ironing such as : dry towels, bed linen,

Iron dry*

Wool finish Hats, sweaters, scarves, gloves.

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

bed and table linen, track suits , anoraks,

Low drying intensity for delicates and items s uc h
as: trousers, dresses, shirts, blouses.

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

Cotton o r line n hot wash /

coloured laundry

Katoen

Max. 8.0 kg

Synthetic, mixed fibre or cotton easy

care (iro ning not required) laundry

Synthetisch

Max. 4.0 kg

such as poly amide, nylon,

polyacrylic, etc.

X X X X X X X X 205 140

X X X X X X X X 175 110

X X X X X X X X 155 90

X X X X X X X X 90 70

X X X X X X X X 75 60

X X X X X X X X 60 50

X X X X X X X X 80 60

X X X X X X X X 130 100

X X X X X X X X 65 50

– X – X X X X X 6 6

– X – X X X X X 120 120

loosen up for 30 minutes witho ut
heating.

Airing

Completes drying (suitable for all
fabrics)

times

Drying

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

All textiles.

Luchten

Tijd

10’ – 180’

– – – X X X X – – –

– X – X X X X X 10’ – 180’

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