Whirlpool ST U 93E UK Heat Pump Tumble Dryer User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Whirlpool ST U 93E UK Heat Pump Tumble Dryer User Guide
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Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instructions.
CONTROL PANEL
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ON/OFF button (Reset if long pressed)
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Programme button
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Programme selection Knob (rotate to select / press to confirm)
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Start/Pause button
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Programmes area
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Display
Options Buttons -
Settings
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Fresh Care+
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Keys Locked
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Start Delay
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Drying Time
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Drying Level
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Cycle Options
Refer to Troubleshooting section.
FIRST TIME USE
When starting the appliance for the first time, the control panel will show
the set language menu automatically. Turn the knob to visualize the languages
available in the machine. Press the knob to confirm the selected languages.
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.
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 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. R otate 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.
In case of power failure, it is necessary to press the button Start/ Pause to restart the cycle.
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.
*MAX LOAD 9 Kg (Dry load)
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.
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.
PROGRAMS
**Eco Cotton kg Max*
This is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consuption 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”.
**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.
** XXL 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 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.
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.
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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.
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.Some options may be
kept in the memory of the programme if selected in the previous drying of the
same programme.
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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. -
Downjackets 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:
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to activate the option, keep the button pressed until the indicator goes on.
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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 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 the drying temperature. -
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.
This option remains in memory, 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:
- 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 fins.
- 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.
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.
- 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).
Power consumption
off-mode (Po) – Watts| 0.42
left-on mode (PI) -Watts| 2.00
Programs| Kg| kWh| Minutes
*Eco Cotton <| 9| 1.61| 215
Eco Cotton C| 4.5| 0.87| 110
Synthetics 1** 4| 0.94| 1113
- 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 C02).
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Water tank
- Air Intake
- Bottom filter
- 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.
| Malfunction | Possible cause | Solution |
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| The tumble dryer does not turn on. | The plug is not inserted into the socket. |
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 thanexpected.| 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.
The display shows “ Fault FX EX “| 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 fi lter. Please refer to the section Care & Maintenance.
Policies, standard documentation, ordering of spare parts and additional product information can be found by:
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Visiting our website docs.whirlpool.eu and parts selfservice.whirlpool.com
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Using QR Code
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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 identifi cation plate.
References
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