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Installation and operating instructions

Tumble dryer

WTX88M20AU

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Page 1: ...3FHJTUFS ZPVS OFX EFWJDF PO Z PTDI OPX BOE HFU GSFF CFOFGJUT CPTDI IPNF DPN XFMDPNF en Installation and operating instructions Tumble dryer WTX88M20AU ...

Page 2: ...the operating and installation instructions describe different models any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text Read these operating and installation instructions before operating the tumble dryer Display rules Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries Caution This sig...

Page 3: ...Operating the appliance 28 Loading laundry and switching on the appliance 28 Setting a programme 29 Starting the programme 29 Programme progress 29 Changing the programme or adding more laundry 29 Cancelling the programme 29 End of programme 29 Removing laundry and switching off the appliance 30 Emptying the condensation container 30 Removing the fluff 31 2 Appliance settings 33 Childproof lock 33...

Page 4: ...nd freshening up domestic laundry consisting of items that have been washed with water and are suitable for tumble drying see label on item Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 metres above sea level Before you switch on the appliance Check that there is no vi...

Page 5: ...by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge as long as they are supervised or have received instruction on how to use the appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance Children must not play with this appliance Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance Do not leav...

Page 6: ...ct with detergents or care products Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Installation Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance is not installed properly this may lead to a dangerous situation Ensure the following The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance identification...

Page 7: ...result in electric shock short circuiting or fire due to overheating The mains cable must not be kinked crushed or altered and must not come into contact with any heat sources Warning Risk of fire material damage damage to the appliance The use of extension cords or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short circuiting Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has b...

Page 8: ...appliance If you take hold of any of the appliance s protruding parts e g the appliance door in order to lift or move it these parts may break off and cause injury Do not take hold of any of the appliance s protruding parts in order to move the appliance Warning Risk of injury The appliance is very heavy Lifting it may result in injury Do not lift the appliance on your own Riskofinjury The applian...

Page 9: ...hen drying is in progress or even cause the appliance to catch fire or explode Remove any lighters or matches from pockets on items of clothing Riskofexplosions fire If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance this may cause an explosion Make sure that the area around the appliance is kept clean when it is in operation Warning Risk of fire material damage damage to the appliance...

Page 10: ...ury If you climb onto the appliance the worktop may break which may result in injury Do not climb onto the appliance Riskofinjury If you reach into the drum while it is still rotating you risk injuring your hands Wait until the drum has stopped rotating Caution Material damage damage to the appliance If the amount of laundry in the appliance exceeds its maximum load capacity it may not be able to ...

Page 11: ...ge or damage to the appliance Make sure that the appliance s air inlet is never obstructed when the appliance is in operation and that the area around the appliance is adequately ventilated Cleaning Maintenance Warning Risk of death The appliance is powered by electricity There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components Therefore please note Switch off the appliance ...

Page 12: ...ge to the appliance The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury material damage or damage to the appliance For safety reasons use genuine spare parts and accessories only Caution Material damage damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry e g stain removers prewash sprays etc may cause damage if they come into...

Page 13: ...increases energy consumption If you do not perform any actions on the appliance for an extended period before the programme starts or once the programme has ended the appliance will automatically switch to energy saving mode The display and indicator lights go out after a few minutes and A Start Pause flashes To end energy saving mode all you need to do is perform an action on the appliance such a...

Page 14: ...ration Warning Risk of fire material damage damage to the appliance The appliance contains R290 a refrigerant that is environmentally friendly but flammable Keep open fire and ignition sources away from the appliance Warning Risk of injury material damage damage to the appliance The appliance may vibrate or move when in operation potentially resulting in injury or material damage Place the applian...

Page 15: ...nce is in operation and that the area around the appliance is adequately ventilated Caution Risk of material damage and damage to the appliance The appliance underwent a function test before leaving the factory and therefore may contain residual water This residual water may leak out if the appliance is tilted at an angle greater than 40 Install the appliance as follows 1 Place the appliance on a ...

Page 16: ...disconnection must be built into the permanent installation in accordance with electrical installation regulations If using a residual current circuit breaker only use one that bears the following mark z The presence of this mark is the only way to be sure that it fulfils all the applicable regulations Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance s m...

Page 17: ...vice Basket for woollens Dry or air individual woollen items sports shoes and soft toys in the basket for woollens Order number WMZ20600 Platform For easier loading and unloading raise your dryer with a platform You can transport laundry with the laundry basket integrated into the platform drawer Order number WTZPW20D Washer dryer stack connection kit To save space the dryer can be placed on top o...

Page 18: ...ing the programme Sort the laundry Switch on the appliance Select a programme 2 Open the door and place the laundry in the drum Close the door If necessary Adjust the programme settings Start the programme 3 Once the programme has ended Switch off the appliance Open the door and remove the laundry Empty the condensation container 4 Remove the fluff ...

Page 19: ...iliarising yourself with your appliance FamiliarisingyourselfwithyourapplianceAppliance overview Condensation container 0 Control panel 8 Drum interior lighting depending on the model Air inlet H Maintenance flap on the base unit P Door X Fluff filter 3 ...

Page 20: ... your appliance 20 Fascia Programmes 0 Programme selector Turn Set a programme Press Switch the appliance on off 8 Display Displays settings and information Buttons for programme settings and additional functions appliance settings ...

Page 21: ...ring and activating the Ready in time ð Empty the condensation con tainer Page 30 Empty the condensation container and then reinsert it Page 30 Then press A Start Pause Clean the filter in the condensation container If the optional drain hose is installed make sure that the drain hose Is correctly connected Page 34 Is not kinked or bent Is not blocked or clogged e g by deposits Run the intensive a...

Page 22: ...3 œ Appliance settings Alter the appliance settings CoolDown The appliance can reach high temperatures when drying To cool the laundry the CoolDown process reduces the temper ature in the drum If the door is not opened the CoolDown process automatically starts after 30 seconds in the follow ing cases Pause the programme Cancel the programme You can continue to operate the appliance during the Cool...

Page 23: ...programme has ended and allow to dry 0 5 kg Timed Program Cold 5 Timed programme for all types of fabric except for wool and silk For loosening up or airing clothing that has hardly been worn For drying individual items of laundry Note You can adjust the programme duration 3 kg Timed Program Warm 5 Timed programme for all types of fabric except silk Suitable for pre dried or slightly damp laundry ...

Page 24: ...Clothing bedspreads or eiderdowns stuffed with down Notes Dry large items individually Once the programme has ended shake the items of laundry to distribute the stuffing and eliminate any pockets of moisture Restart the programme if neces sary 1 5 kg Sportswear Self drying sportswear made of performance fibres microfibres and synthetics 1 5 kg Towels ç Hard wearing towels and dressing gowns made o...

Page 25: ...level set the degree of dryness to between 5 and 5 5 5 This extends the programme duration but the temperature remains the same Once you have adjusted the degree of dryness for a dryness level this setting is retained even after the appliance is switched off M Finished in ñ N Before starting the programme you can delay the time at which the programme ends by up to 24 hours using M and N The set ti...

Page 26: ...shrink slightly the first time they are tumble dried Use a gentle programme Do not overdry easy care laundry This leads to increased creasing of your laundry Some detergents and care products e g starch or softeners contain particles that may accumulate on the moisture sensor This may impair the sensor s performance and in turn the drying result Notes When washing laundry to be tumble dried use th...

Page 27: ...al drying programmes to help you choose the most appropriate programme Overview of programmes on page 23 Note You can select a timed programme to add extra drying time for laundry that is still damp Caution Risk of material damage to the appliance and laundry Do not tumble dry the following items or fabrics in the appliance Laundry contaminated with solvents wax or grease Unwashed items Items made...

Page 28: ...e appliance 3 Open the door Check that the drum has been completely emptied Empty it if necessary 4 Load the laundry unfolded into the drum 5 Close the appliance door Caution Risk of material damage to the appliance or laundry Make sure that laundry is not trapped in the door Note The appliance s drum is lit up after the door is opened and closed and once the programme has started The drum s inter...

Page 29: ...e or adding more laundry You can remove or add laundry and change or adjust the programme at any time during drying 1 Open the door or press A Start Pause to pause the programme Note The drum will continue to rotate when the CoolDown process is in progress even if you have paused the programme You can stop the CoolDown process at any time by opening the door 2 Add or remove laundry 3 If required s...

Page 30: ...the condensation container In this case you will need to empty the condensation container each time the dryer finishes drying the laundry and also if it becomes full before drying is complete 1 Pull out the condensation container horizontally 2 Pour out the condensation water Caution Risk of harm to health and material damage Condensation water is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated ...

Page 31: ...ary Cleaning the filter in the condensation container on page 39 Removing the fluff Note During drying fluff and hair from the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter If the fluff filter is clogged or dirty this reduces the flow of air preventing the appliance from achieving optimal drying results Dirty fluff filters increase the power consumption and increase the required drying time Clean the flu...

Page 32: ... fluff filter snap them shut and reinsert the filter Caution Material damage damage to the appliance If you operate the appliance without a fluff catcher e g fluff filter fluff depot depending on appliance specifications or if the fluff catcher is incomplete or defective this may result in damage to the appliance Do not operate the appliance without a fluff catcher or with a fluff catcher that is ...

Page 33: ...deactivate the childproof lock Notification signal You can activate or deactivate the notification signal at the end of the programme If you activate this setting an audible signal will sound once the programme has ended Activate deactivate the appliance setting as follows Press End Signal C The notification signal at the end of programme is activated deactivated Note If a signal does not sound wh...

Page 34: ...ensationwaterCondensation will form in the appliance as it dries the laundry You must ensure that the drain hose is connected when you operate the appliance If there is no drain hose connected to the appliance the condensation water from the appliance will run into the condensation container In this case you will need to empty the condensation container each time the dryer finishes drying the laun...

Page 35: ...accessories depending on the connection situation Washbasin Siphon The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp 12 22 mm clamping range available from specialist retailers When connecting to a siphon make sure that the drain hose is routed at a height of at least 80 cm but no more than 100 cm Tip Y connection adapter for the water outlet If you have a washing machine connected to the sa...

Page 36: ... hose must be no more than 100 cm Caution Risk of accumulated water being drawn back into the appliance and causing material damage Check that the water drains away quickly The drain must not be sealed or blocked 7 Pull out the condensation container horizontally and empty it 8 Turn the condensation container 180 onto its underside and remove the stopper that is fitted 9 Turn the condensation cont...

Page 37: ...maintenanceCleaning the appliance Warning Risk of death The appliance is powered by electricity There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components Therefore please note Switch off the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply pull out the plug Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands When removing the mains plug from the socket always take hold o...

Page 38: ...with the surfaces of the appliance Therefore please note Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft damp cloth Remove any detergent spray or other residues immediately Cleaning the moisture sensor Note The moisture sensor measures the amount of moisture in the laundry After long periods of usage the moistu...

Page 39: ...zontally 2 Pour out the condensation water 3 Remove the filter 4 Clean the filter under warm running water or in the dishwasher Note You can use a soft brush to clean off more stubborn dirt 5 Push the filter in until you feel it lock into place Caution If the filter is not inserted fluff can find its way inside the appliance and damage it Only operate the appliance with the filter inserted 6 Push ...

Page 40: ...it as follows 1 To open the maintenance flap take hold of it at the top at both sides and pull it down 2 Clean the maintenance flap with a soft damp cloth 3 Unlock the levers on the heat exchanger cover 4 Pull the heat exchanger cover out by its grip 5 Use a soft brush to clean the heat exchanger cover Note Make sure that no dirt or debris is left on the seal 6 Pull the insert out horizontally 7 R...

Page 41: ...f cleaning function you do not need to clean the heat exchanger 9 Slide the insert in horizontally as far as it will go 10 Slide the heat exchanger cover in by its grip Note You can only slide the heat exchanger cover in if the insert is in the appliance 11 Lock the levers on the heat exchanger cover 12 Close the maintenance flap You have now finished cleaning the appliance s base unit ...

Page 42: ...rial damage damage to the appliance Boiling or hot water can cause severe scalding as well as material damage and damage to the appliance if it is spilled or leaks out Do not use boiling water for this appliance or its components or accessories Do not allow hot water or steam to come into contact with your skin Warning Risk of poisoning material damage Condensation water is not suitable for drinki...

Page 43: ...s and again once the programme ends This message will appear repeatedly until you have run the basic appliance care programme through to the end The basic appliance care programme runs for approximately one hour Run the appliance care programme as follows 1 Prepare the appliance for appliance care 2 Set the programme to position 1 3 Press and hold Drying Target At the same time 4 Set the programme...

Page 44: ...e care programme You can run the intensive appliance care programme to remove any stubborn dirt deposits in the appliance and odours after a downtime of more than one month Notes The intensive appliance care programme runs for approximately 4 hours The programme may take longer if you do not carry out the necessary steps in good time while the programme is running Once it has started the intensive...

Page 45: ...oducts cleaning agents and softeners in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Run the appliance care programme as follows 1 Prepare the appliance for appliance care 2 Set the programme to position 1 3 Press and hold Drying Target At the same time 4 Set the programme to position 4 and the programme duration will now alternate on the display 5 Press N ƒ and the programme duration now altern...

Page 46: ...ld the full condensation container horizontally at all times so that no liquid spills out 12 Carefully swing the condensation container round horizontally and empty it to dispose of any remaining original appliance care product 13 Pour approx another 1 litre of warm tap water into the condensation container 14 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place 15 Press A Start Pause Th...

Page 47: ...Appliance care en 47 18 Press to switch off the appliance You have now completed the appliance care programme ...

Page 48: ...exception of timed programmes Laundry is not dried properly or is still too damp After the programme has ended warm laundry feels damper than it actu ally is Spread out the laundry and let it cool down Adjust the drying time or increase the degree of dryness This will extend the drying time but the temperature will remain the same Select a timed programme to add extra drying time for laundry that ...

Page 49: ...amme Page 44 The appliance is paused but the drum is turning The appliance has detected a high temperature and has started the CoolDown process Temperature regulation can take up to 10 minutes You can cancel the CoolDown process at any time by opening the door Unusual noises when drying When drying is in progress the pump and compressor generate noise when operating normally This does not indicate...

Page 50: ...ortation as follows 1 Pull out the condensation container horizontally and empty it 2 Push the condensation container back into the appliance until you feel it lock into place 3 Switch on the appliance 4 Set any programme 5 Press A Start Pause 6 Wait for 5 minutes The condensation water will be drained 7 Empty the condensation container again 8 If installed remove the drain hose from the washbasin...

Page 51: ... 1400 132 0 88 1000 152 1 1 800 172 1 32 Easy Care f 3 5 kg 3 5 kg Cupboard Dry 800 77 0 44 600 87 0 53 Programme setting for testing in accordance with the applicable IEC61121 standard The values may differ from those specified depending on the type of fabric composition of laundry to bedried residualmoistureinthelaundry thedegreeofdrynessthathasbeenset theamountoflaundry being loaded the environ...

Page 52: ...erial damage and damage to the appliance The appliance contains R290 a refrigerant that is environmentally friendly but flammable If it is not disposed of correctly this may result in fire or poisoning Dispose of the appliance correctly and do not damage the pipes in the refrigerant circuit Depending on the appliance specifications At an ambient temperature below 16 C the Remote Start function and...

Page 53: ...possible prevent the need for an engineer to visit Please provide the after sales service with the product number E no and the production number FD of the appliance You can find this information depending on the model On the inside of the door open service flap and at the rear of the appliance You can trust in the manufacturer s expertise Contact us This ensures that the repair is carried out by t...

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