Whirlpool NTM118X3XBUK Hotpoint 8kg Freestanding Heat Pump Tumble Dryer User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Whirlpool NTM118X3XBUK Hotpoint 8kg Freestanding Heat Pump Tumble Dryer
User Guide
Introduction
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CONTROL PANEL
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ON/OFF Button (hold for Reset)
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Programme Selection Knob
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Start/Pause Button
**Options Buttons*** -
Active Care
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Dryness Level
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Start Delay
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Timed Drying
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Cycle End
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Gentle (hold for Key lock)
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Crease Care (hold for Mute)
INDICATORS
Dryness Level:
Iron Dry
Hanger Dry
Cupboard Dry
Extra Dry
Cycle Phase:
** Drying
Cool Down
END End of Cycle
Empty water tank
Clean door filter
Clean bottom filter
Refer to troubleshooting section:
Failure: Call after sales service
DEMO** Demo Mode
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 drainage system.
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.
- Plug the dryer into the power supply socket.
- 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.
- Close the door.
- Press the “On/Off” button.
- Select the most suitable programme for the type of fabric in that load.
- Select the options, if necessary.
- Press the “Start/Pause” button to begin drying.
- 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.
- Turn the machine off by pressing the “On/Off” button, open the door and pull the clothing out. 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 programme/option accords with “Crease Care” system. This means that for some hours, after the end of the drying cycle, the drum rotates at regular intervals to prevent the formation of creases.
In case of power failure, it is necessary to press the “Start/Pause” button to restart the cycle.
OPENING THE DOOR DURING THE CYCLE
Laundry can be checked while the drying cycle runs and any garments already
dry can be removed, while drying continues for the remaining items. After
closing the door, press the “Start/Pause” button to resume machine operation.
Keep the door closed until the cycle end to save time and energy.
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
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.
Mixed kg 4
This programmer is ideal for drying cotton and synthetic fabrics together.|
Eco kg Max
This is the most efficient program me in terms of energy consumption and is
suitable for drying normal wet cotton
laundry. The values on the Energy Label are based on this programmer.
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.
Synthetics kg 4
For drying synthetic fabrics.
Wool kg 1
Program me 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.
Silk kg 0.5
Gentle drying of silk garments.
Anti Allergy kg Max
This cycle has the “Allergy UK” approval of “The British Allergy Foundation”
attesting the effective reduction and elimination of allergens. It can be used
both with damp load (drying and treatment) and dry load (half load only).
Cuddly Toys kg 2.5
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.
Pre-Iron
This cycle relaxes fibers, thus making ironing and folding easier. Suitable
for small load of damp or dry cotton and cotton blend fabrics. Not for wet
items.
Refresh
A short program me suitable for refreshing fibers 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.
Duvet
Program me intended to dry bulky items, such as a single dove.
Bed & Bath kg Max
This program me is intended for drying cotton towels and sheets.
Baby kg 2
A program me intended to dry garments and linen of new-born babies (cotton and
chenille), as well as delicate garments.
Do not dry garments having plastic covering.
Jeans kg 3
For drying sturdy cotton including denim trousers and jackets.
Shirts kg 3
This is a program me for cotton or cotton blend/synthetics shirts.
OPTIONS
These buttons allow you to personalize the selected program me according to
personal requirements.
Not all options are available for all programmers. 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 program me
may retain some options selected in previous drying cycles.
Active Care
This function allows to preserve the original appearance and brilliance of
your garments at best, by controlling the motor speed, the rotation of the
drum, and the temperature.
Dryness Level
Press the relevant button several times to obtain a different level of
residual moisture on your laundry. An indicator signals the level being
selected.
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: the laundry is ready to be folded and put away.
Extra Dry: for laundry intended to be worn at the end of the cycle.
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.
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.
Cycle End
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. This
option remains in memory, if selected in previous drying.
Gentle
Enables a more gentle treatment of the laundry by reducing the drying
temperature.
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.
Crease Care
This option add a crease treatment at the end of the cycle by means of a
periodic rotation of the drum (duration up to 10 hours). It is particularly
suitable when it is not possible to remove the laundry as soon as the drying
ends.
If this option is used together with the Start Delay, the crease treatment is
added also in the Start Delay phase. 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. 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.
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 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 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 the filter before inserting it 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 the filter upwards.
- Open the filter and remove the lint from all its parts. Replace the filter correctly making sure it is fully seated.
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 optimize
drying performance.
Do not use the dryer without having reinserted the filter in place.
Remove the bottom filter as described below:
- Open the bottom cover;
- Take the handle and pull the filter out.
- Open the rear side of the filter and remove the lint from the inner surface of the mesh.
- Clean the filter chamber avoiding the direct contact with the fins.
- Close the rear side of the filter and place it back by checking it is perfectly integrated into its seat.
- Lower the filter handle and 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.
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.
- Unplug the dryer.
- Remove the water from the water tank completely.
- Make sure that door and water tank are properly closed.
- 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 program me for the energy label and suitable to dry normal wet cotton laundry. This is the most efficient program me 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
- Water Tank
- Air Intake
- Bottom filter
- 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.
| Malfunction | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|
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, 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.| For machines equipped with
this function: 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 in order to start the program me.|
Press the “Start/Pause” button.
The Key Lock function was enabled (for machines equipped with this option).|
Refer to the Options section. If Key Lock was selected, disable it. Switching
the machine off will not disable this option.
Garments are wet at cycle completion.
| Small load.| The automatic program me has not sensed the required final
moisture so that the dryer completes the program me 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 times are very long.| An appropriate maintenance was not carried
out.| Refer to the Care & Maintenance section and perform the operations
described.
The program me, 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 program me and 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 Program mess section to check the
max load for each program me.
Room temperature.| The drying time may be longer if the room temperature falls
outside the 14–30°C range.
The program me did not end.| A power failure occurred might have occurred.| In
case of power failure, it is necessary to press the “Start/Pause” button to
restart the cycle.
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.
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 auto-cleaning and not equipped with bottom filter. Please refer to the Care & Maintenance section.
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