IKEA UDDARP Front Loaded Dryer Instruction Manual
- September 3, 2022
- Ikea
Table of Contents
IKEA UDDARP Front Loaded Dryer
IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED
- Before using the appliance, read these safety instructions.
- Keep them nearby for future reference.
- These instructions and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be observed at all times.
- The manufacturer declines any liability for failure to observe these safety instructions, for inappropriate use of the appliance or for incorrect setting of controls.
- Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept away from the appliance.
- Young children (3-8 years) should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
- Children from 8 years old and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use this appliance only if they are supervised or have been given instructions on safe use and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision. Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step.
INSTALLATION
- The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons – risk of injury.
- Use protective gloves to unpack and install – risk of cuts.
- If you want to stack a dryer on top of your washing machine, first contact our After Sales Service or your specialist dealer to verify whether this is
- possible. This is only possible if the dryer is attached to the washing machine by means of appropriate stacking kit available through our AfterSales
- Service or your specialist dealer.
- Move the appliance without lifting it by the worktop or top lid. Installation, including water supply (if any), electrical connections and repairs must be carried out by a qualified technician.
- Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.
- Keep children away from the installation site.
- After unpacking the appliance, make sure that it has not been damaged during transport.
- In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest Aftersales Service.
- Once installed, packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.) must be stored out of reach of children – risk of suffocation.
- The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before any installation operation – risk of electric shock.
- During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable – risk of fire or electric shock.
- Only activate the appliance when the installation has been completed.
- Do not install your appliance where it may be exposed to extreme conditions, such as: poor ventilation, temperatures below 5°C or above 35°C.
- When installing the appliance make sure that the four feet are stable and resting on the floor, adjusting them as required, and check that the appliance is perfectly levelled using a spirit level. If the appliance is being installed on wood or “floating” floors (certain parquet and laminate materials), secure a 60 x 60 x 3 cm (at least) sheet of plywood to the floor then place the appliance on top of this.
- Connect the water inlet hose(s) to the water supply in accordance with the regulations of your local water company. For cold fill only models: do not connect to the hot water supply
INSTALLATION
- The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons – risk of injury.
- Use protective gloves to unpack and install – risk of cuts.
- If you want to stack a dryer on top of your washing machine, first contact our After Sales Service or your specialist dealer to verify whether this is
- possible. This is only possible if the dryer is attached to the washing machine by means of appropriate stacking kit available through our AfterSales
- Service or your specialist dealer.
- Move the appliance without lifting it by the worktop or top lid. Installation, including water supply (if any), electrical connections and repairs must be carried out by a qualified technician.
- Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.
- Keep children away from the installation site.
- After unpacking the appliance, make sure that it has not been damaged during transport.
- In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest Aftersales Service.
- Once installed, packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.) must be stored out of reach of children – risk of suffocation.
- The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before any installation operation – risk of electric shock.
- During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable – risk of fire or electric shock.
- Only activate the appliance when the installation has been completed.
- Do not install your appliance where it may be exposed to extreme conditions, such as: poor ventilation, temperatures below 5°C or above 35°C.
- When installing the appliance make sure that the four feet are stable and resting on the floor, adjusting them as required, and check that the appliance is perfectly levelled using a spirit level. If the appliance is being installed on wood or “floating” floors (certain parquet and laminate materials), secure a 60 x 60 x 3 cm (at least) sheet of plywood to the floor then place the appliance on top of this.
- Connect the water inlet hose(s) to the water supply in accordance with the regulations of your local water company. For cold fill only models: do not connect to the hot water supply
PERMITTED USE CAUTION:
- The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external switching device, such as a timer, or separate remote-controlled system.
- This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential environments; areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.
- Do not load the machine above the maximum capacity (kg of dry cloth) indicated in the program table.
- This appliance is not for professional use.
- Do not use the appliance outdoors.
- Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine, benzene), detergents containing solvents, scouring powder, glass or general purpose cleaners, or flammable fluids; do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
- For models with hot fill: the hot water inlet temperature must not exceed 60°C.
- The washing machine is fitted with transport bolts to prevent any possible damage to the interior during transport.
- Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed.
- After their removal, cover the openings with the 4 enclosed plastic caps.
- After installation of the device, wait a few hours before starting it so that it acclimates to the environmental conditions of the room.
- Make sure that the ventilation openings in the base of your washing machine (if available on your model) are not obstructed by a carpet or other material. Use only new hoses to connect the appliance to the water supply.
- The old hose-sets should not be reused.
- The supply water pressure must be in the 0.1-1 MPa range.
- Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.
- Use only authorized Aftersales Service. Self or non-professional repair may lead to the dangerous incident resulting in live or health threatening and/or significant property damage.
- Spare parts will be available for a period of either up to 7 or up to 10 years, according to the specific regulation requirements.
- The spare parts can be found: https://parts-selfservice.whirlpool.com/en/landing
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging it if plug is accessible, or by a multi-pole switch installed upstream of the socket in accordance with the wiring rules and the appliance must be earthed in conformity with national electrical safety standards. Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets or adapters. The electrical components must not be accessible to the user after installation. Do not use the appliance when you are wet or barefoot. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with an identical one by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard – risk of electric shock.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING:
Ensure that the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the power supply before performing any maintenance operation. To avoid risk of personal injury use protective gloves (risk of laceration) and safety shoes (risk of contusion); be sure to handle by two persons (reduce load); never use steam cleaning equipment (risk of electric shock). Non-professional repairs not authorized by the manufacturer could result in a risk to health and safety, for which the manufacturer cannot be held liable. Any defect or damage caused from nonprofessional repairs or maintenance will not be covered by the guarantee, the terms of which are outlined in the document delivered with the unit.
Environmental concerns
Disposal of packaging materials
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle
symbol. The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of
responsibility and in full compliance with local authority regulations
governing waste disposal.
Disposal of household appliances
This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials. Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of household electrical appliances, contact your local authority, the collection service for household waste or the store where you purchased the appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations 2013 (as amended). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health. The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Manufacturer
Ikea of Sweden AB – SE – 343 81 Älmhult, Sweden
IKEA GUARANTEE
How long is the IKEA guarantee valid?
This guarantee is valid for five years from the original date of purchase of
your appliance at IKEA. The original sales receipt, is required as proof of
purchase. If service work is carried out under guarantee, this will not extend
the guarantee period for the appliance.
Who will execute the service?
IKEA service provider will provide the service through its own service
operations or authorized service partner network.
What does this guarantee cover?
The guarantee covers faults of the appliance, which have been caused by faulty
construction or material faults from the date of purchase from IKEA. This
guarantee applies to domestic use only. The exceptions are specified under the
headline “What is not covered under this guarantee?” Within the guarantee
period, the costs to remedy the fault e.g. repairs, parts, labour and travel
will be covered, provided that the appliance is accessible for repair without
special expenditure. On these conditions the EU guidelines (Nr. 99/44/EG) and
the respective local regulations are applicable. Replaced parts become the
property of IKEA.
What will IKEA do to correct the problem?
IKEA appointed Service Provider will examine the product and decide, at its
sole discretion, if it is covered under this guarantee. If considered covered,
IKEA Service Provider or its authorized service partner through its own
service operations, will then, at its sole discretion, either repair the
defective product or replace it with the same or a comparable product.
What is not covered under this guarantee?
- Normal wear and tear.
- Deliberate or negligent damage, damage caused by failure to observe operating instructions, incorrect installation or by connection to the wrong voltage, damage caused by chemical or electrochemical reaction, rust, corrosion or water damage including but not limited to damage caused by excessive lime in the water supply, damage caused by abnormal environmental conditions.
- Consumable parts including batteries and lamps.
- Non-functional and decorative parts which do not affect normal use of the appliance, including any scratches and possible color differences.
- Accidental damage caused by foreign objects or substances and cleaning or unblocking of filters, drainage systems or soap drawers.
- Damage to the following parts: ceramic glass, accessories, crockery and cutlery baskets, feed and drainage pipes, seals, lamps and lamp covers, screens, knobs, casings and parts of casings. Unless such damages can be proved to have been caused by production faults.
- Cases where no fault could be found during a technician’s visit.
- Repairs not carried out by our appointed service providers and/or an authorized service contractual partner or where non-original parts have been used.
- Repairs caused by installation which is faulty or not according to specification.
- The use of the appliance in a non-domestic environment i.e. professional use.
- Transportation damages. If a customer transports the product to his home or another address, IKEA is not liable for any damage that may occur during transport. However, if IKEA delivers the product to the customer’s delivery address, then damage to the product that occurs during this delivery will be covered by IKEA.
- Cost for carrying out the initial installation of the IKEA appliance.
- However, if an IKEA appointed Service Provider or its authorized service partner repairs or replaces the appliance under the terms of this guarantee, the appointed Service Provider or its authorized service partner will reinstall the repaired appliance or install the replacement, if necessary.
- This does not apply within Ireland, customer should contact the local IKEA dedicated after sales line or the appointed Service Provider for further information. (just for GB) These restrictions do not apply to fault-free work carried out by a qualified specialist using our original parts in order to adapt the appliance to the technical safety specifications of another EU country.
How country law applies
The IKEA guarantee gives you specific legal rights, which cover or exceed all the local legal demands. However these conditions do not limit in any way consumer rights described in the local legislation.
Area of validity
For appliances which are purchased in one EU country and taken to another EU country, the services will be provided in the framework of the guarantee conditions normal in the new country. An obligation to carry out services in the framework of the guarantee exists only if the appliance complies and is installed in accordance with:
- the technical specifications of the country in which the guarantee claim is made;
- the Assembly Instructions and User Manual Safety Information.
- The dedicated AFTER SALES for IKEA appliances
- Please don’t hesitate to contact IKEA appointed Authorized Service Centre to:
- make a service request under this guarantee;
- ask for clarifications on installation of the IKEA appliance in the dedicated IKEA kitchen furniture;
- ask for clarification on functions of IKEA appliances.
- To ensure that we provide you with the best assistance, please read carefully the Assembly Instructions and/or the User Manual before contacting us.
How to reach us if you need our service
Please refer to the last page of this manual for the full list of IKEA appointed Authorized Service Centre and relative national phone numbers. In order to provide you a quicker service, we recommend to use the specific phone numbers listed on this manual. Always refer to the numbers listed in the booklet of the specific appliance you need an assistance for. Please also always refer to the IKEA article number (8 digit code) and 12 digit service number placed on the rating plate of your appliance.
SAVE THE SALES RECEIPT!
It is your proof of purchase and required for the guarantee to apply. The
sales receipt also reports the IKEA name and article number (8 digit code) for
each of the appliances you have purchased.
Do you need extra help?
For any additional questions not related to After Sales of your appliances
please contact your nearest IKEA store call centre. We recommend you read the
appliance documentation carefully before contacting us.