Contents
Quick Reference Guide
Programme Chart
Preparing the Laundry
Selecting a Programme and Options
Starting and Completing a Programme
Changing a Programme
Interrupting a Programme
Daily Maintenance and Cleaning
Instructions for Use
Booklet
Before Using the Dryer / Connections
Electrical connection
Precautions and General Recommendations
Description of the Dryer
Drainage System
Door Reversibility / Child Safety Lock
Heat Exchanger
Troubleshooting Guide / After-Sales Service
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Before Using the Dryer / Connections
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1. Removing the packaging
and check
•
After unpacking, make sure
that the dryer is undamaged. If
in doubt, do not use the dryer.
Contact After-Sales Service or
your local retailer.
•
Keep the packaging materials
(plastic bags, polystyrene parts,
etc.) out of reach of children, as
they are potentially dangerous.
•
Remove the protective foil
from the control panel.
2. Electrical Connections
•
Electrical connections must be
carried out by a qualified
technician in compliance with
the manufacturer's instructions
and current standard safety
regulations.
•
Electrical connection must
comply with local Electricity
Board regulations.
•
Voltage information, power
consumption and the required
fuse protection is shown on the
rating plate mounted at the
rear of the dryer.
•
The manufacturer cannot
accept any liability for personal
injury or damage to property
resulting from failure to
adhere to these instructions.
•
The dryer must be earthed as
prescribed by law.
•
Do not use extension leads or
multiple adaptors.
•
Before any maintenance on the
dryer disconnect it from the
mains supply.
•
Do not operate the dryer if it
has been damaged during
transport. Contact one of our
After-Sales Service technicians.
•
Mains cables must be replaced
by an original cable and is only
to be carried out by a
technician from After-Sales
Service or an authorized
electrician.
After installation access to the
mains plug has to be
guaranteed, or the all-pole
disconnection has to be
possible with a switch.
3. Installation
•
Do not install your dryer where
it can be subject to extreme
conditions, such as: poor
ventilation, temperatures
around freezing or above
35° C.
•
Before running the first cycle
ensure the water container and
heat exchanger are correctly
positioned.
•
Only for water container top
version: if possible use the hose
supplied to drain the water
directly into the domestic
plumbing system. This will
avoid having to empty the
water container at the end of
each drying cycle since the
condensation water can be
directly drained away.
•
Take care not to install the
dryer on a deep-pile carpet.
•
Take care not to trap the mains
cable between the dryer and
the wall.
Stability:
When installing the dryer
always carefully level the dryer
adjusting the four feet and
check the correct levelling with
a spirit level.
To built in the dryer
Remove the work-top and
replace it with the Built-In kit
UBS 10 (according to Eec
Electrical Regulations), which
can be ordered at your dealer.
Stacking kit
Your dryer can be stacked on
top of your front loading
washing machine. To do this,
use stacking kit AMH 752,
available at your dealer.
Minimum housing
dimensions:
Width: 600 mm
Height: 850 mm
Depth: 600 mm
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Electrical connection
1) For Great Britain only
Warning - this appliance
must be earthed
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this
appliance is fitted with a
BS 1363A 13amp fused plug,
to change a fuse in this type
of plug use an A.S.T.A.
approved fuse to BS 1362
type and proceed as follows:
1.
Remove the fuse cover (A)
and fuse (B).
2.
Fit replacement 13A fuse into
fuse cover.
3.
Refit both into plug.
Important:
The fuse cover must be
refitted when changing a
fuse and if the fuse cover is
lost the plug must not be
used until a correct
replacement is fitted.
Correct replacement are
identified by the colour
insert or the colour
embossed in words on the
base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are
available from your local
electrical store.
2) For the Republic of
Ireland only
The information given in
respect of Great Britain will
frequently apply, but a third
type of plug and socket is also
used, the 2-pin, side earth type.
3) Socket outlet / plug
(valid for both
countries)
If the fitted plug is not suitable
for your socket outlet, Please
contact Whirlpool Service for
further instruction. Please do
not attempt to change plug
yourself. This procedure needs
to be carried out by a qualified
Whirlpool technician in
compliance with the
manufactures instructions and
current standard safety
regulations.
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