Whirlpool FFTN M22 9X3B Tumble Dryer Heat Pump Review User Guide

Whirlpool FFTN M22 9X3B Tumble Dryer Heat Pump Review

Specifications:

• Brand : Whirlpool
• Model : Tumble Dryer
• Power Supply : Electric
• Capacity : Varies
• Energy Efficiency : Varies

Product Usage Instructions

First Time Use:
Ensure the dryer is in a level position for at least 6 hours. Contact After-sales Service if you wish to change the door opening side.

Daily Use:
To maintain optimal performance:

• Empty the water tank after each drying cycle.
• Clean the filters after each drying cycle. Refer to the Care & Maintenance section.

Steps for Daily Use:

1. Plug the dryer into the power supply socket.
2. Open the door and load garments following instructions on the display.

Opening the Door During the Cycle:
You can open the door at any time to check progress. However, keeping it closed saves time and energy. Press Start/Pause within 15 minutes of closing to resume.

Care Labels:
Always check care labels before placing garments in the dryer. Follow the instructions indicated on the labels.

Programs:

• Eco Cotton: Most efficient for drying normal wet cotton laundry. Opt for Cupboard Dry for energy efficiency.
• Mixed: Ideal for drying cotton and synthetic fabrics together.

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CONTROL PANEL

1. Programme selection knob

2. On/Off button

3. Start/Pause button
   Options buttons

4. FreshCare+

5. Cycle End Signal

6. Rapid

7. Cycle Options (hold for Settings)

8. Dryness Level

9. Timed Drying

10. Start Delay
    Navigation buttons and Key Lock

11. UP

12. DOWN

13. CONFIRM√ (hold for Key Lock)

INDICATORS

Cycle phase:

• Drying
• Cool Down
• Empty water tank
• Clean secondary filter
• Clogged door filters
• Autoclean
• Eco Monitor

Refer to the Troubleshooting section : Failure call After-sales Service

FIRST TIME USE

When starting the appliance the first time, the control panel will automatically show the set language menu. The UP and DOWN buttons are used 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. The dryer must be installed in a room with a temperature ranging between 5°C and 35°C to ensure proper operation. Before using the dryer make sure it has been in an upright position for at least 6 hours. Should you wish to change the opening side of the door, please contact our After-sales Service. (See phone number in the warranty booklet).

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 program and the options set. The consumption is proportional to the lines on the display, by the ecomonitor icon.  Opening the door during the cycleThe 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’s operation.

NOTE: in any case, the drying cycle must be completed to ensure the condenser auto-cleaning phase is finalized.

NAVIGATION

The “UP” and “DOWN” buttons are used 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, press and hold the relevant√ button for a few 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, press and hold the button for a few seconds.

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

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 thedrying 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 Cotton 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, select “Cupboard Dry” using dryness level option. To increase the dryness level, select “Extra Dry”.

• Mixed kg 4
  This programme is ideal for drying cotton and synthetic fabrics together.

• Synthetics kg 4
  For drying synthetic fabrics.

• Wool kg 1
  Programme for drying wool clothes. It is advisable to turn the items inside out before drying. If heavy edges remain damp, leave them to dry naturally.

• Delicates kg 2
  For drying delicate laundry requiring gentle treatment.

• Mixed Colors kg 3
  Programme for the gentle drying of coloured fabrics.

• **Bed Linen kg Max***
  This programme is intended for drying cotton sheets.

• Duvet
  Programme intended to dry bulky items, such as a single duvet.

• Easy Ironing
  This cycle relaxes fibres, thus making ironing and folding easier. Suitable for small load of damp or dry cotton and cotton blend fabrics. Not for wet items.

• More Cycles

  • Microfiber kg 2
    Gentle drying for microfiber.

  • **Towels kg Max***
    For drying sturdy cotton laundry, such as terry towels.

  • Tecnhical Wear kg 4
    For drying synthetics or cotton technical wear.

  • Down Jackets kg 2
    To dry down jackets, restoring their natural softness (2 jackets).

  • Mats kg 3
    To dry small bath or kitchen mats. Do not dry mats with plastic parts, as this could cause a fire hazard.

  • Lingerie kg 2
    To dry very delicate underwear. Close all hooks before drying.

  • Cuddly Toys
    This cycle preserves the appearance of cuddly toys, keeping them at their best. Remove all accessories before proceeding with drying. Each single piece must not exceed 600 gr.

• Sport kg 4
  For drying synthetics or cotton sports garments.

• Jeans kg 3
  For drying sturdy cotton including denim trousers and jackets.

• Shirts kg 3
  This is a programme for cotton or cotton blend/synthetics shirts.

• Rapid 30′ kg 0.5
  Ideal for drying cotton garments spun at high speed in the washing machine .

• Refresh
  A short programme suitable for refreshing fibres and garments through the emission of fresh air. Do not use on wet items. It can be used on with any load size but is more effective with small loads. It lasts about 20 minutes .

• Dryness Level
  Press the relevant button several times to obtain a different level of residual moisture on your laundry. The display signals the level being selected. After few seconds of inactivity, the display returns to the main menu.

  • Iron Dry: very delicate drying. Items will be more easily ironed immediately after the cycle.
  • Hanger Dry: a level intended for delicate garments ready to be hanged.
  • Cupboard Dry: t he laundry is ready to be folded and put away.
  • Extra Dry: for laundry intended to be worn at the end of the cycle.

• Timed Drying
  This option is to manually 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 is for delaying the start of the cycle. Press the corresponding button several times to find the required delay. Once the max time is reached, the option is reset by pressing the button again. An indicator on the control panel signals the time being selected. After pressing the “Start/Pause” button, the machine signals the time remaining to the start of the cycle. If the door is opened, press the “Start/Pause” button once the door has been closed.
  FreshCare+
  If laundry is left inside of the drum once the cycle has ended, it can be subjected to bacterial proliferation. This option helps to prevent this from happening by controlling the temperature and gently rotating the drum. This will continue for up to 6 hours after the end of the cycle. This setting will remain in the memory of the previous cycle. If this is used alongside Start Delay, a crease treatment will be perfomed during this phase by periodic rotations of the drum.

• Rapid
  Enables quicker drying.

• Key Lock
  This option makes all machine controls inaccessible, except the “On/Off” button. 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 previous drying.

• Cycle End Signal
  This option activates a prolonged buzzer at the end of the cycle. Enable it if you do not think you will 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 previous drying.

• Cycle Option
  This button provides access to the menu of options below. Scroll the options with the “UP” and “DOWN” buttons and press the button to confirm the selection.

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

  • Anti Tangle
    This option performes a special drum movement that reduces tangling and knotting of your clothes. It gives best results when used with smaller loads.

CLEANING 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 empty it into a sink or other suitable drain, then place it back properly. Do not use the dryer without having inserted the container back in place. Cleaning the primary door filter after each cycle (see Fig. B).
• Pull the primary door filter out and clean it by removing the lint from the filter surface under running water or using a vacuum cleaner.
• Cleaning the secondary door filter when the relevant indicator turns on (see Fig. C).
• Pull the secondary door filter out and clean it in all its parts by washing it under running water or using a vacuum cleaner. Clogged filters – clean both door filters (see Fig. B, Fig. C).
• For optimal performance, dry the filters before inserting them back in place.
• Do not use the dryer without having inserted all filters back in place properly first.
• 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 time 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.

Autoclean
The maintenance of the bottom filter of this model is automatic. The dryer carries out cleaning when the sensors signal the need to do so. In this case, the machine goes on working even when the drying cycle is completed. An indicator on the control panel will signal the maintenance. Do not switch the machine off during this phase.

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 on to its top side.

1. Unplug the dryer
2. Remove the water from the water tank completely.
3. Make sure that door and water tank are properly closed.

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 gas R134a. GWP = 1430 (1 t CO2).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Water Tank (A)
2. Air Intake grille
3. Door filter: primary (B), secondary (C)

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Note : some models are auto-cleaning and not equipped with bottom fi lter. Please refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section.

Policies, standard documentation, ordering of spare parts and additional product information can be found by:

• Using QR code in your appliance
• Visiting our website docs.whirlpool.eu/docs and parts-selfservice.europeanappliances.com
• Alternatively, contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet). When contacting our After-sales Service, please state the codes provided on your product’s identification plate.

FAQ

Q: How do I know when to empty the water tank?
A: The indicator will notify you when the water tank needs to be emptied. It’s recommended to do this after each drying cycle.

Q: Can I change the door opening side myself?
A: Contact After-sales Service if you wish to change the door opening side of the dryer.

Q: What should I do if there is a power failure during a cycle?
A: Press the Start/Pause button to restart the cycle after a power failure.

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