Whirlpool FFT M11 8X3B BE Heat Pump Dryer User Guide

Whirlpool FFT M11 8X3B BE Heat Pump Dryer

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CONTROL PANEL

1. ON/OFF button (Reset if long pressed)

2. Programme selection Knob

3. Start/Pause
   **Options buttons***

4. Dryness level

5. Start delay

6. Timed drying

7. Cycle end

8. Rapid (Key lock if long pressed)

9. Fresh care+ (Mute if long pressed)

INDICATORS

FIRST TIME USE

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 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 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 section Care & Maintenance).

1. 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.
2. Close the door.
3. Press the button On/Off.
4. Select the programme according to the laundry type.
5. Select the options, if necessary.
6. To start the cycle, press the Start/Pause button.
7. At the end of the drying cycle, a buzzer will beep. An indicator on the control panel signals the end of the cycle. Pull the load out immediately to prevent the formation of creases on laundry
8. 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. In case of power failure, it is necessary to press the button Start/Pause to restart the cycle.

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.

PROGRAMS

*MAX LOAD 8 Kg (Dry load)

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:

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.

OPTIONS

After selecting the programme, the various options can be set, if necessary.
Dryness level
Press the related button several times to obtain a different level of residual moisture on garments. An indicator signals the level being selected.
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.
Rapid
Enables quicker drying.
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.
Key lock
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 the indicator goes on. To disable the option, keep the button pressed until the indicator goes off. This option remains in memory if selected in the previous drying.
Cycle end
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. This option remains in memory if selected in the previous drying.
Mute
This option turns off all sounds of control panel. Only warnings remain active.
•to activate the option, keep the button pressed until the indicator goes on.
•to disable the option, keep the button pressed until the indicator goes off.

OPTIONS BUTTONS
These buttons serve to personalise the selected programme according to personal requirements. Not all options are available for all programmes. Some options are incompatible with the ones previously set. The buzzer and/or blinking indicators will signal the incompatibility. If the option is available, the option indicator will stay on. Some options may be kept in the memory of the programme if selected in the previous drying.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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 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:

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

The filters are essential parts for drying. They are intended to collect the lint formed during 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.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Never lift the dryer by holding it at the worktop.

1. Unplug the dryer.
2. Make sure that door and water tank are properly closed.
3. If the drain hose is connected to your sewage system, fix the drain hose on the rear of the dryer again (see Installation Guide).

Power consumption

off-mode (Po) – Watts| 0.50
left-on mode (Pl) – Watts| 1.00
Programs| Kg| kWh| Minutes
**Eco Cotton *| 8| 1.42| 165
Eco Cotton| 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 F gas R134a. GWP = 1430 (1 t CO2).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Insert the plug into the socket.
The plug is faulty.| Try to plug another appliance in the same socket. Do not use connecting electrical devices to the socket, as adapters or extensions.
A power failure occurred.| Await the reactivation of the power supply.
The tumble dryer does not start.| The door is open.| Close the door.
A time delay for the cycle start was set.| For machines equipped with this function: await the end of the delay set or switch the machine off to reset it. Refer to the section Options.
The button Start/Pause was not pressed to start the program.| Press the button Start/Pause.
The function Key Lock was enabled (in case of machines equipped with this option).| Refer to the option section and, if the Key Lock is present, disable it. Switching the machine off is not enough to disable this option.
The drying times are very long.| An appropriate maintenance was not carried out.| Refer to the section Care & Maintenance and perform the operations described.
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 the section programmes and options to find the programme and the options most suitable for the type of load.
The garments are too wet.| Carry out a washing cycle with higher spin speed to remove as much water as possible.
The dryer may be overloaded.| Refer to the programme section to check the max. load for each

programme.

Room temperature.| The drying time may be longer if the room temperature falls outside the 14–30°C range.
The programme did not end.| A power failure occurred might have occurred.| In case of power failure, it is necessary to press the button Start/Pause to restart the cycle.
Programme finishes and clothes are damper than expected.| Small load.| The automatic programme has not sensed the required final moisture and the dryer will complete the programme and stop. If this happens simply select an additional short period of drying or select extra dry option if available.

Lights on or flashing

Water tank| The water tank is full.| Empty the water tank. Refer to the section Care & Maintenance.
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Door filter and/or bottom filter| Failure of the air flow necessary for machine operation.| Clean the door filter and the bottom one and check whether air intake is free. Carrying out these operations improperly may cause damages.
Bottom filter| The bottom filter requires cleaning.| Clean the bottom filter. Refer to section Care & Maintenance.
DEMO
The cycle lasts few minutes.| The dryer is in DEMO mode. The DEMO indicator is on.| Disable the DEMO mode. The following actions must be carried out  in sequence, without breaks. Switch the machine on and then switch it off again. Press the Start/Pause button until the buzzer is heard.
Switch the machine on again. The “DEMO” indicator flashes and then turns off.
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 self-cleaning and not equipped with bottom filter. Please refer to the section Care & Maintenance.

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• Using QR Code
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