Whirlpool W11687094 Tumble Dryer User Guide

Whirlpool W11687094 Tumble Dryer

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 Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction.

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CONTROL PANEL

1. On/Off button

2. Start/Pause button

Options Buttons

3. Fresh Care+

4. Rapid (Add Favorite 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)
    

INDICATORS

Dryness level: Iron dry – Hanger dry – Cupboard dry – Extra dry
Cycle phase: Drying – Cool down – End of cycle.
Empty water tank – Clean door filter – Clean bottom filter – Eco Monitor
Refer to troubleshooting section: Failure: Call after sales service

FIRST TIME USE

When starting the appliance for the first 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 confirm. 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 fixed correctly, either to the dryer’s water tank, or to your domestic sewage system. The dryer must be installed in ambient with a temperature range between 5-35 °C to ensure its operation. 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 filters after each drying cycle.

Refer to the Care & Maintenance section.

1. Plug the dryer into the power supply socket.
2. 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 filter. Do not load items that are dripping wet. Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items. For optimal drying result, garments should be loaded one by one.
3. Close the door.
4. Press the “On/Off” button.
5. Select the most suitable programme for the type of fabric in that load.
6. Select the options, if necessary.
7. Press the “Start/Pause” button to begin drying.
8. At the end of the drying cycle, a buzzer will beep. An indicator on the control panel signals the end of the cycle. Turn the machine off by pressing the “On/Off” button, open the door and pull the clothing immediately out to prevent the formation of creases on laundry.

If the machine is not switched off manually, after about a quarter of an hour from the end of the cycle , the appliance turns off automatically to save energy.
Note that some models perform a final cool tumble phase, for this reason the fabrics may not feel hot.
In case of power failure, it is necessary to press the “Start/Pause” button 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 eco monitor icon.

Opening the door during the cycle
The tumble dryer door can be opened at any time during the cycle to check progress and remove any garments already dry. However, since opening the door can extend the drying time, the recommendation is to keep the door closed throughout the cycle process to save time and energy. After closing the door, press the “Start/Pause” button within 15 minutes to resume the machine operation.

NAVIGATION

The “UP” and “DOWN” buttons serve to navigate the available menus.

• Press the button to confirm the selection.
• Press the option button at the symbol , where present on the display, to return to the previous screen.

If no selection is confirmed, after about 10 seconds, 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.

CARE LABEL

Always check the care labels, especially when placing garments in the tumble dryer for the first time. Below are the most commonly used symbols:

 May be tumble dried.
 Do not tumble dry.
 Tumble dry – high heat.
 Tumble dry – low heat.

PROGRAMS

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. Option to use – If all your loads on Automatic Cycles are consistently less dry or more dry than you would like, you may increase or decrease the dryness level using the specific option.

**Eco kg Max***
This is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption and is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry. The values on the Energy Label are based on this programme.

NOTE: For optimal energy efficiency this cycle by default is set up to “Cupboard Dry” level. For a higher dryness level we suggest using the Cotton cycle.
**Cotton kg Max***
Cycle suitable for drying all types of cotton, ready to be placed in the cupboard.

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.

Duvet
Programme intended to dry bulky garments, as single duvet.

Shirts kg 3
This is a programme for Shirts made from cotton or cotton blend/synthetics.
Easy Ironing
This cycle allows to extend the fibres 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 fibres 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 effective 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.

Sport kg 4
For drying sports garments made of synthetics or cotton.

Specials
This position allows to select among the various special Programmes. The UP/DOWN buttons serve to scroll the Programmes. Press the button to confirm 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.

• Technical 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).

Favorite
This position allows to select among Programmes and corresponding options previously saved. The UP/DOWN buttons allow to scroll the list of saved favorite. Press the button to select and save the cycle. Use the relevant option to save the 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 fibres.

*MAX LOAD 8 Kg (Dry load)

OPTIONS

These buttons allow you to personalise the selected programme according to personal requirements. Not all options are available for all Programmes. Some options may be incompatible with ones you have previously set; if so, you will be alerted by the buzzer and/or blinking indicators. If the option is available, the option indicator will stay on. The programme may retain some options selected in previous drying cycles.

Dryness Level
Press the relevant button several times to obtain a different 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 Favorite
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 “Favorite”, already inclusive of options.

• Select the programme and the options to be saved.
• Keep the button pressed for some seconds.
• Saving is confirmed with a message on the display.
• The same programme cannot be saved twice with different options.

Key Lock
This option makes all machine controls inaccessible, except the button On/Off. 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 confirm the selection.

Quick guide

• Cycle End Signal
  This option activates a prolonged buzzer at the end of the cycle. Enable it if you are not sure to hear the normal sound at the end of the cycle. After having pressed the option button, it can be enabled or disabled using the UP and DOWN buttons. Press the button to confirm. This option remains in memory, if selected in the previous drying.

• Gentle
  Enables a more gentle treatment of the laundry by reducing the drying temperature.

• Anti Tangle
  This option has the drum movement modified to give a tumbling action that reduces tangling and knotting of your clothes. This option gives best results when used with smaller loads.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: unplug the dryer during the cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Emptying the water tank after each cycle (see Fig. A).

Pull the container out of the dryer and and empty it into a sink or other suitable drain, then place it back. Do not use the dryer without having inserted the container back in place.

Cleaning the door filter after each cycle (see Fig. B).

Pull the filter out and clean it by removing the lint from the filter surface under running water or using a vacuum cleaner. For optimal performance, dry up all the filters before inserting them back in place. Do not use the dryer without having reinserted the filter in place.
Remove the door filter as described below:

1. Open the door and pull upwards.
2. Open the filter and remove lint from all its parts. Replace it correctly.

Ensure it is completely inserted flush with the dryer seal.

Cleaning the bottom filter when the relevant indicator turns on (see Fig. C).

Pull the filter out and remove the lint from its surface by washing it under running water or by using a vacuum cleaner. However, it is advisable to clean this filter after each cycle to optimise drying performance.
Do not use the dryer without having reinserted the filter in place.
Remove the bottom filter as described below:
C1. Open the bottom cover; take the handle and pull the filter out.
C2. Open the rear side of the filter and remove the lint from the inner surface of the mesh.
C3/C4. Check the bottom filter chamber every month. If you see residual lint accumulated on the metal fins, clean it with a vacuum cleaner, using a nozzle with a brush. It’s crucial to do vertical movements, you may destroy the component if you try to clean it in horizontal direction. Avoid the direct contact of the hand with the fins – risk of cut.
C5. Close the rear side of the filter and place it back by checking it is perfectly integrated into its seat, then lower the filter handle.
C6. Close the bottom cover.

Make sure the air intake is free.

The filters are essential parts for drying. They are intended to collect the lint formed during the drying process. In case of clogged filters, the air flow inside the dryer would be seriously affected: the drying times would be longer, the energy consumption would increase and the dryer could be damaged. If these procedures are not carried out properly, the dryer may not start.

NOTE: After cleaning the filters the relevant indicator remains on; this is normal, it will disappear when you start a new drying cycle.

Cleaning the tumble dryer

• The external metal, plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
• Clean the front air intake grille regularly (every 6 months) with a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint, fluff or dust deposits. Furthermore, remove any lint deposits from the filters area, using a vacuum cleaner every so often.
• Do not use solvents or abrasives.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Never lift the dryer by holding it at the worktop.

1. Unplug the dryer.
2. Remove the water from the water tank completely.
3. Make sure that door and water tank are properly closed.
4. If the drain hose is connected to your drainage system, re-connect it to the back of the dryer (see “Installation” section in the Safety Instruction guide).

Power consumption

off-mode (Po) – Watts| 0.50
left-on mode (Pl) – Watts| 2.00
Programs| Kg| kWh| Minutes
**Eco *| 8| 1.42| 165
Eco| 4| 0.78| 96
Synthetics*| 4| 0.94| 113
This is the reference programme for the energy label and suitable to dry normal wet cotton laundry. This is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry. (Standard/Default starting configuration).

Heat Pump System
The heat pump contains fluorinated greenhouse gases, contained in a hermetically sealed unit. This sealed unit contains 0.43 kg of the R134a gas. GWP = 1430 (1 t CO2).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Water Tank
2. Air Intake
3. Bottom filter
4. Door filter
   

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before contacting the After-sales Service, refer to the table below. Often the malfunctions are minor and can be solved in few minutes.

described.
The garments are too wet.| Carry out a washing cycle with higher spin speed to remove as much water as possible.
Room temperature.| The drying time may be longer if the room temperature falls outside the 14–30°C range.
The programme, the time and/or the drying level set are not suitable for the type and the amount of load inserted into the dryer.| Refer to Programmes and Options sections to find the programme and options most suitable for the type of load.
The dryer may be overloaded.| Refer to the Programmes section to check the max load for each programme.
The tumble dryer does not turn on.| The “On/Off” button was not pressed.| Press the “On/Off” button.
The plug is not inserted into the socket.| Insert the plug into the socket.
The socket is faulty.| Try to plug another appliance in the same socket. Do not use connecting electrical devices to the socket, such as adapters or extensions.
A power failure occurred.| Wait for the power supply to be restored and switch the fuse on again if necessary.
The tumble dryer does not start.| The door has not been closed properly.| Close the door.
A time delay was set to the start of the cycle.| Wait for the set delay to end or switch the machine off to reset it. Refer to the Options section.
The “Start/Pause” button was not pressed.| Press the “Start/Pause” button.
The Key Lock function was enabled (for machines equipped with this option).| If Key Lock was selected, disable it. Switching the machine off will not disable this option. Refer to the Options section.
Garments are wet at cycle completion.| Small load.| The automatic programme has not sensed the required final moisture so that the dryer completes the programme and stops. If this happens simply select an additional short period of drying or select Extra Dry option if available.
Large loads or heavier fabrics.| Dryness levels can be modified to the specific dryness desired. Extra Dry is recommended for ready to wear items.
The drying cycle was paused and then not reactivated within 15 minutes, causing the machine to shut down.| The drying cycle has to be set up once more and restarted.
A power failure might have occurred, causing the machine to shut down.| The drying cycle has to be set up once more and restarted.

Lights on or flashing

Water tank| The water tank is full.| Empty the water tank. Refer to the Care & Maintenance section.
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Door filter| Failure of the air flow necessary for machine operation.| Clean the door filter and check whether air intake is free. Carrying out these operations improperly may cause damages. Refer to Care & Maintenance section.
**Bottom filter*| The bottom filter requires cleaning.| Clean the bottom filter. Refer to Care & Maintenance section.
The presence of wrench symbol signals a malfunction.| The machine sensors detected a failure.| Switch the dryer off and unplug it. Open the door immediately and pull laundry out, to allow the heat to dissipate. Wait for about 15 minutes. Reconnect the dryer to the power supply, load the laundry and restart the drying cycle. If the problem still occurs, contact the After-Sales Service Centre and communicate the letters and digits flashing on the display. For instance: F3 and E2.**

*Note: some models are auto-cleaning and not equipped with bottom filter. Please refer to the Care & Maintenance section.

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