Whirlpool WSTD0442 Front Load Washing Machine User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Whirlpool

Table of Contents

Whirlpool WSTD0442 Front Load Washing Machine
CONTROL PANEL
SETTINGS
PROGRAMS
OPTIONS
CARE AND MANTENANCE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Whirlpool WSTD0442 Front Load Washing Machine

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CONTROL PANEL

ON/OFF button (Reset if long pressed)
Programme button
Programme selection Knob (rotate to select / press to confirm)
Start/Pause button
Programmes area
Display
- Options Buttons
Settings
Fresh Care+
Keys Locked
Start Delay
Drying Time
Drying Level
Cycle Options

FIRST TIME USE

When starting the appliance for the first time, the control panel will show the set language menu automatically. Turn the knobto visualize the languages available in the machine. Press theknob to confirm the selected languages. Make sure that the water tank is correctly inserted. Make surethat 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 a room with a temperature ranging between 5°C and 35°C to ensure proper operation.Before you use your dryer ensure that it has been in an upright position for at least 6 hours.

NAVIGAZIONE (FUNCTIONS SELECTION)

The navigation can be made when the LED of the required function is on. Browse the function by rotating the knob to visualise the possible selections on the display. Press the knob to confirm. The machine proposes a path for selecting programmes and options, with starting in a sequence of the functions LEDs. However, the programmes and options can be selected autonomously by simply pressing the programmes button or the required option.

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 section Care & Maintenance).
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.
Close the door.
Press the button On/Off.
Select the required programme according to the type of laundry. The LED of the button P must remain on. Rotate the knob to select the required value and then press the knob to confirm.
Select the options, if necessary. If the options have any submenus, they can be browsed by rotating the knob and then confirmed by pressing the knob.
To start the cycle, press the Start/Pause button.
At the end of the drying cycle, a buzzer will beep. The display signals the end of the cycle. Pulling out the load immediately helps to prevent the formation of creases on laundry.
Turn the machine off by pressing the button On/Off, open the door and pull clothing out. If the machine is not switched off manually, after about a quarter of an hour from the cycle end, the appliance turns off automatically to save energy.
If this last stage is not carried out immediately, some machines and/or some programmes/options are equipped with Crease Care system. For some hours, after the end of drying, the drum rotates at regular intervals to prevent the formation of creases.

Ecomonitor
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 ecomonitor icon.
Drum light (If present)
Some models are equipped with drum internal light to make use of the dryer easier. No setting is required. For instance, the light goes on when opening the door.

OPENING OF THE DOOR DURING THE CYCLE
During operation, it is possible to open the door. After having closed it, press the button Start/Pause again to restart the dryer.

SETTINGS

The various settings can be selected with the modes described in “Navigation”.
Language shows the languages available on display.
Keys Tone allows adjusting or removing the setting sounds of the machine keys.
Cycle End Alert allows adjusting or removing the cycle end sounds of the machine.
Display Contrast allows adjusting the display brightness Remember last used cycle selects the last used cycle automatically when starting the machine, otherwise it restarts from the default programme.
Eco Mode allows adjusting the machine switching off after the cycle end.
Factory Settings allows resetting the factory settings.

CARE LABEL

Always check the care labels, especially when placing garments in the tumble dryer for the fi rst 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

**Eco Cotton kg Max***
Standard cotton programme, suitable to dry normally wet cotton laundry. Most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying cotton laundry. The values on the Energy Label are based on this programme
Cotton kg Max
For drying cotton laundry.
Mixed kg 4
This programme is ideal for drying cotton and synthetic fabrics together.
Synthetics kg 4
For drying laundry made of synthetic fibres.
Delicates kg 2
For drying delicate laundry which needs gentle treatment.
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.
**Big Items kg Max***
This programme is intended for drying cotton sheets.
Rapid 30′ kg 0,5
Ideal for drying cotton garments spun at high speed in the washing machine.
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 andgarments 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.

Specials

To set one of the following programmes, use the knob for selecting and confirming the position of the “Special Programs”.The programmes list is accessed by rotating the knob. The display shows the names of the available programmes. Confirm the required programme by pressing the knob.

Jeans kg 3
For drying cotton jeans-wear and garments made of robust cotton, like denim, such as trousers and jackets.
Miniload kg 1
Economic drying of small laundry loads.
Sport kg 4
For drying sports garments made of synthetics or cotton.
Silk kg 0,5
Gentle drying of silk garments.
Coloured kg Max
Programme for gentle drying suitable for coloured garments.
Down jackets kg 2,5
To dry down jackets, giving their natural softness back (2 jackets).

OPTIONS

After selecting the programme, the various options can be set, if necessary.Drying Level Each programme has a pre-set drying level. In some programmes, the residual moisture on garments can be set. Pressing the related option button, the LED goes on. Turn the knob to browse among the levels available for each programme. Press the knob to confirm.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.Drying Time In some programmes, the drying time can be set. Pressing the related option button, the LED goes on. Turn the knob to visualize the times available for each programme. Press the knob to confirm.

Start Delay

Pressing the related option button, the LED goes on. Turn the knob to browse among the times available for each programme. Press the knob to confirm.
In case of door opening, after closing, it is necessary to press the button Start/Pause again.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.Keys Locked
This option makes all machine controls inaccesible, except the button On/Off.
When the machine is on to activate the option, keep the button pressed until theindicator goes on.
To disable the option, keep the button pressed until theindicator goes off.
This option remains in memory if selected in the previous drying.Cycle Options
This buttons serves to access a menu of available options (see next options). After having pressed the button, turn the knob to select the option and press it to confirm.
- Rapid
- Enables quicker drying.
- Gentle
Enables a more gentle treatment of the laundry by reducing thedrying temperature.

CARE AND MANTENANCE

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:

Open the door and pull upwards.
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 runing 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 inserted the filter in place first.

Remove the bottom filter as described below:

Open the lower door.
Take the handle and pull the lower filter out.
Open the rear side of the filter and remove the lint from the inner surface of the mesh.
Clean the bottom filter chamber avoiding the direct contact with the leaves.
Close the rear side of the lower filter and place it back by checking it is perfectly integrated in place.
Lower the filter handle and close the bottom door.
Make sure the air intake is free.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Never lift the dryer by holding it at the worktop.
Unplug the dryer.
Make sure that door and water tank are properly closed.
If the drain hose is connected to your sewage system, fix the drain hose on the rear of the dryer again (see Installation Guide).

Heat Pump System
The heat pump contains fluorinated greenhouse gases, contained in a hermetically sealed unit. This sealed unit contains 0.18 kg of the F gas R134a. GWP = 1430 (1 t C02).