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Installation and operating instructions

Tumble dryer

WTX88RH9GB

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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 WTX88RH9GB ...

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: ...27 Sorting laundry 27 1 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 30 Cancelling the programme 30 End of programme 30 Removing laundry and switching off the appliance 30 Emptying the condensation container 31 2 Appliance settings 32 Childproof lock ...

Page 4: ...ience frost and or outdoor conditions There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if residual water in it freezes If hoses freeze up they may crack burst This appliance must only be used for drying and 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 o...

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: ...ll the applicable regulations Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance s mains cable is altered or damaged this may 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 appli...

Page 8: ...if available Page 17 The appliance MUST be secured with this connection set Stacking the appliance in any other way is forbidden Riskofinjury materialdamage damagetotheappliance 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...

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: ...form 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 Start A Reload flashes To end energy saving mode all you need to do is perform an action on the appliance such as opening and closing the door If you do not ...

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: ...ce 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 c...

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: ...eady to use No further steps are necessary Optional accessories Order optional accessories from the after sales service 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 pla...

Page 18: ...fore starting 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 ...

Page 19: ...urself with your appliance FamiliarisingyourselfwithyourapplianceAppliance overview Condensation container Page 31 0 Panel 8 Drum interior lighting depending on the model Air inlet H Maintenance flap on the base unit Page 44 P Door X Air channel cover do not remove 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: ...d 5 5 5 5 5 5 Degree of dryness Degree of dryness for a dryness level activated e g 1 27 Programme duration Expected programme duration in hours and minutes 3 h End of programme Programme delay in hours if you have activated the Ready in time Timed programme Timed programme activated Wi Fi Off Wi Fi is switched off and your appliance is not connected to your home network Flashing The appliance is ...

Page 22: ...xchanger is being cleaned automatically Do not pull out the condensation container or cancel the programme while this is displayed Basic appliance care programme Not a fault After a certain period the appliance will automatically recommend that you run the basic appli ance care programme Run the basic appliance care programme Page 50 CoolDown The appliance can reach high temperatures when dry ing ...

Page 23: ... Program Warm Timed programme for all types of fabric except silk Suitable for pre dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi layered thick laundry Notes Dry woollens sports shoes and soft toys only with the basket for woollens In the timed programme the laundry s remaining moisture is not automatically detected If the laundry is still too damp when the drying programme has ended repe...

Page 24: ...ads 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 Weatherproof and outdoor clothing with a membrane coating and water repellent fabrics 1 5 kg Towels Hard wearing towels and dressing gowns made of cotton ...

Page 25: ...as been switched off for the relevant programme Exception The settings are not saved for Cottons Ò Cupboard Dry Plus Multi layered thick laundry that does not dry readily Cupboard Dry Normal single layered laundry ö Iron Dry Normal single layered laundry that still needs to be damp after drying and is suitable for ironing or hanging up Drying Level ô If you think the laundry is still too damp when...

Page 26: ... Low Heat Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics e g polyacrylic or elastane may increase the drying time Start A Reload Starting cancelling and interrupting a programme Appliance setting Function You can find out how to adjust the appliance setting on Page 32 Child Lock push 3 sec Disable the control panel to prevent unwanted or accidental operation Signal Use Signal to activate or deactivate t...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 from non breathable fabrics e g rubber coated Items made from delicate fabrics such as silk and curtains made of synthetic material 1 Operating the a...

Page 29: ...ou require The programme settings will appear on the display 2 Adjust the programme settings if required Starting the programme Press Start A Reload Note If you want to prevent the programme from being adjusted inadvertently activate the childproof lock Page 32 Programme progress The programme status will be indicated on the display Note When a programme is selected the expected drying time for th...

Page 30: ...te Do not change the programme during the CoolDown process 4 Close the appliance door 5 Press Start A Reload Note The programme duration is updated on the display depending on the load and on the residual moisture in the laundry The values displayed may change when the programme or load is changed Cancelling the programme The programme can be cancelled at any time by opening the door or pressing S...

Page 31: ...er Caution Risk of harm to health and material damage Condensation water is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff Contaminated condensation water may be harmful to your health and cause material damage Do not drink the condensation water or reuse it 3 Push the condensation container back into the appliance until you feel it lock into place Note The filter in the condensation...

Page 32: ...o 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 Signal The notification signal at the end of programme is activated deactivated Note If a signal does not sound when t...

Page 33: ...ctivate program settings Query the status of programs Adjust activate and deactivate appliance settings Switch off the appliance Before you can use the Home Connect functions you will need to carry out the following steps 1 Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device 2 Register in the Home Connect app 3 Connect your appliance to your home network automatically or manually you only need to d...

Page 34: ...ns 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Press and hold Remote Start for at least 3 seconds ž appears in the display You are now in the Home Connect menu Note Briefly press Remote Start to exit the Home Connect menu Connecting to the home network and the Home Connect app Connect your appliance to the home network automatically or manually you only need to do this the first time Notes If your home network ro...

Page 35: ...d light up continuously Note If you are not able to establish a connection check whether your appliance is within range of your home network Try connecting automatically again or connect your appliance manually Connecting to your home network manually Step 2 2 Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu Page 34 Make sure that you have opened the Home Connect app and are logged in 1 Set the progra...

Page 36: ...ou are not able to establish a connection check whether your appliance is within range of your home network Try connecting manually again Connecting to the Home Connect app If your appliance is connected to your home network you can connect it to the Home Connect app Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu Page 34 Make sure that you have opened the Home Connect app and are logged in 1 Set the...

Page 37: ...t is not possible to use the Home Connect app to start or control the appliance remotely If Wi Fi is switched off and your appliance was previously connected to your home network this connection will be re established automatically when Wi Fi is switched back on If you activate this function the energy consumption increases in comparison to the values specified in the consumption value table Page ...

Page 38: ... system Energy manager and activated the Flex Start function you will be able to optimise your energy consumption because your appliance will not start up until your home photovoltaic system can provide sufficient energy or the energy tariff is good Further information and system requirements for using the Energy manager can be found at www home connect com energymanagement Notes The smart energy ...

Page 39: ...till be started before the set time period ends The programme ends when the time period ends For safety reasons Remote Start and in turn Flex Start are deactivated in the following circumstances Press Start A Reload Open the door Press to switch off the appliance Power failure If the Flex Start function is deactivated the M Finished in N remains active Adding more laundry or removing laundry Note ...

Page 40: ... end Remote diagnostics If a fault occurs the after sales service can use remote diagnostics to access your appliance Contact the after sales service making sure that your appliance is connected to the Home Connect server and checking that the remote diagnostics service is available in your country Note For more information and to check whether the remote diagnostics service is available in your c...

Page 41: ...condensationwaterCondensation 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 ...

Page 42: ...ush the drain hose as far as it will go onto the uncovered socket 6 Secure the other side of the drain hose using the remaining 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 lea...

Page 43: ... empty it 8 Turn the condensation container 180 onto its underside and remove the stopper that is fitted 9 Turn the condensation container 180 again and insert the stopper into the recess in the top of the condensation container 10 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place The condensation water is now discharged via the drain hose into the waste water system or into a washbas...

Page 44: ...of electric shock material damage damage to the appliance If moisture penetrates the appliance this may cause it to short circuit Do not use a pressure washer steam cleaner hose or spray gun to clean your appliance 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 contact with ...

Page 45: ...seals of the heat exchanger cover 5 Rinse the inside of the heat exchanger cover and the fluff filter thoroughly under running water and dry them Notes You can use a soft brush to clean off more stubborn dirt Make sure you dry the fluff collector s filter thoroughly after rinsing it If the fluff filter is damp this may increase the drying time and affect the drying result 6 Pull the fluff collecto...

Page 46: ...seal You can also clean the fluff collector in the dishwasher Make sure you dry the fluff collector s filter thoroughly after rinsing it 9 Close the fluff collector Note Ensure that you close the fluff collector fully 10 Slide the fluff collector in horizontally as far as it will go 11 Slide the heat exchanger cover in by its grip Note You can only slide the heat exchanger cover in if the fluff co...

Page 47: ...fluff catcher or with a fluff catcher that is incomplete or defective Cleaning the moisture sensor Note The moisture sensor measures the amount of moisture in the laundry After long periods of usage the moisture sensor may become covered by a fine layer of limescale or detergent and care product residue These deposits must be removed regularly otherwise the drying results may not be optimal 1 Open...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 drinking and may be contaminated with lint Contaminated condensation water may be hazardous to health and may cause material damage Do not drink or reuse Preparing the appliance...

Page 50: ...u are draining the condensation water from the appliance using the drain hose reverse these steps after running the basic or intensive appliance care programme Running the basic appliance care programme To remove any dirt deposits in the appliance you can run the basic appliance care programme Notes After a certain period your appliance will automatically recommend that you run the basic appliance...

Page 51: ...hat no liquid spills out 6 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place 7 Press Start A Reload The appliance care programme will start and an audible signal will sound Ÿš will appear on the display once the appliance care programme has ended and an audible signal will sound 8 Pull out the condensation container horizontally and empty it 9 Slide in the condensation container until...

Page 52: ...tory Warning Risk of injury material damage damage 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 If you pour the wrong quantity of detergent or cleaning agent into the appl...

Page 53: ...amme will start and an audible signal will sound After approx three hours the appliance pauses the appliance care programme and the remaining programme duration flashes in the display 10 Pull out the condensation container horizontally and empty it 11 Pour approx 1 litre of warm tap water into the condensation container Note Hold the full condensation container horizontally at all times so that no...

Page 54: ...ress Start A Reload The appliance care programme will then be resumed Ÿš will appear on the display once the appliance care programme has ended and an audible signal will sound 16 Empty the condensation container again 17 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place 18 Press to switch off the appliance You have now completed the appliance care programme ...

Page 55: ...ut The appliance may be positioned at an angle Level the appliance In the base unit make sure that The heat exchanger cover is properly locked There is no dirt or debris on the heat exchanger cover s seal Page 44 If the optional drain hose is installed make sure that the drain hose is correctly connected Page 41 The appliance is paused but the drum is turning The appliance has detected a high temp...

Page 56: ...self cleaning function uses the condensed water from your laundry If you regularly dry loads weigh ing less than 3 kg there will not be enough condensed water from your laundry to run the appliance s automatic self cleaning function You should therefore dry loads weighing more than 3 kg on a regular basis making sure that the laundry has not been pre dried The heat exchanger may have fluff in it R...

Page 57: ...on to your home network cannot be established Check whether your home network is available or try to connect to your home network again Home Connect is not working You can find solutions to problems with Home Connect at www home connect com The availability of the Home Connect functionality depends on the availability of the Home Connect Services e g provision of the app in your country Home Conne...

Page 58: ...rtation 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 Start A Reload 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 59: ... 54 1000 166 99 1 21 0 67 800 189 112 1 45 0 80 Easy Care 3 5 kg 3 5 kg Cupboard Dry 800 77 0 44 600 87 0 53 ProgrammesettinginaccordancewiththeapplicableEN61121standardwhenusingtheexternaldrain hose The values may differ from those specified depending on the type of fabric composition of laundry to be dried residual moisture in the laundry the degree of dryness that has been set the amount of lau...

Page 60: ...k of fire risk of poisoning risk of material 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 b...

Page 61: ...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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