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 Faults and what to do about them

Faults and what to do about them

Faults

Cause/remedy

Please empty the con-

densate container

 on 

the display panel and the 

drying cycle is inter-

rupted.

Empty the condensate container; 

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 and the dryer; 

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If the optional condensation drain* is installed, the drain hose may be 

blocked or kinked. Check the hose for deposits and rinse the hose. Lay the 

hose without any kinks.

Please clean the fluff 

filters

 on the display 

panel.

Clean the fluff filter and press the Start button 

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Heat exchanger is 

being rinsed

 on the dis-

play panel.

Not a fault. The heat exchanger is cleaned automatically. Do not pull out the 

condensate container while this is displayed.

Dryer does not start.

Mains plug plugged in or fuse checked?

Programme selected? Select a programme.

Dryer door open? Close the door.

Childproof lock activated? Deactivate the childproof lock.

"Ready in" time selected? Programme starts after a delay 

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Creasing.

Creasing occurs when you have exceeded the maximum load or selected 

the wrong programme for the type of fabric. All the required information 

can be found in the programme table 

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Remove clothes immediately after drying; creasing may occur if they are 

left in the drum.

Water is leaking out.

Not a fault; the dryer may be positioned on an incline. Level the dryer.

Change in the pro-

gramme duration dis-

played during drying.

Not a fault. The moisture sensors detect the remaining moisture in the load and 

adjust the programme length (except timed programmes).

* Depending on the model

Summary of Contents for WTY877W0AU

Page 1: ...en Installation and operating instructions Tumble dryer WTY877W0AU ...

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: ...y 25 Preparing the laundry 25 Sorting washing according to 25 Programmes and buttons 26 Programmes 26 Buttons 28 1 Operating the appliance 29 Loading laundry and switching on the dryer 29 The basket for woollens 29 Drying with the basket for woollens 30 Setting a programme 31 Starting the programme 31 Programme sequence 31 Changing the programme or adding laundry 32 Cancelling the programme 32 Pro...

Page 4: ...r service Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information provided with this appliance Retain the documents for subsequent use or for subsequent owners Safety instructions Safetyinstructions The following safety information and warnings are provided to protect you from injury and to prevent material damage to your surroundings It is nevertheless important to t...

Page 5: ...om the socket before severing the mains cable and then destroy the lock on the appliance door Warning Risk of suffocation If allowed to play with the packaging plastic film or packing components children may become caught in these or pull them over their heads and suffocate Keep packaging plastic film and packing components away from children Warning Risk of poisoning Detergents and care products ...

Page 6: ... and the earthing system must be correctly installed The installation must have an adequate cross section The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times If this is not possible in order to comply with the relevant safety regulations a switch 2 pole switch off must be built into the permanent installation in accordance with electrical installation regulations If using a residual current circ...

Page 7: ...g stacking this appliance on top of a washing machine may result in injury material damage and or damage to the appliance If this appliance is to be placed on top of a washing machine the washing machine must be of at least the same depth and width as the appliance and it must be secured in place with the appropriate connection set if available Page 17 The appliance MUST be secured with this conne...

Page 8: ... be dried if the laundry has not been washed first Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used to clean the laundry Warning Risk of explosions fire If there is any residual material left in the fluff filter this may ignite when drying is in progress or even cause the appliance to catch fire or explode Clean the fluff filter regularly Riskofexplosions fire Certain objects may ig...

Page 9: ...k 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 Warning Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents Warnin...

Page 10: ...he appliance Materialdamage damagetotheappliance Foam and foam rubber may deform or melt if dried in the appliance Do not dry laundry items that contain foam or foam rubber in the appliance Materialdamage damagetotheappliance If you pour the wrong quantity of detergent or cleaning agent into the appliance this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Use detergents care products cl...

Page 11: ...age 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 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 saf...

Page 12: ...on Ventilate the room and keep the air inlet on the dryer free to ensure air exchange Clean the fluff filter after each drying cycle If the fluff filter is dirty the drying time is prolonged and energy consumption is increased Energy saving mode If the dryer is not operated for a prolonged period it automatically switches off before the program starts and when the program has ended to save energy ...

Page 13: ...contains refrigerant which although it is environmentally friendly is flammable R290 Make sure that the air inlet on the dryer is always kept clear and that the room has sufficient ventilation In the event of a leak any escaping refrigerant could lead to poisoning and create a combustible air gas mixture if the room is too small Only operate this appliance in rooms which are sufficiently large The...

Page 14: ...t of the drum Note If in doubt have the appliance connected by a specialist Changing the side on which the door is hinged Proceed as follows to change the side on which the door is hinged 1 Set the programme selector to the Off position disconnect the dryer from the mains and open the door 2 Remove the screws from the dryer and then remove the dryer door Note Use a T20 Torx screwdriver only Do not...

Page 15: ...ryer door from the door ring Rotate the dryer door and place it back onto the door ring in the corresponding place 8 Lock the door ring back in place 9 Put the door hinge and door handle in place as shown in the picture and screw them back onto the dryer door 10 Remove the cover from the door lock on the dryer and place it to one side 11 Remove the door lock ...

Page 16: ...and connection 16 12 Insert the door lock 1 on the other side of the dryer and screw the cover 2 back on 13 Now also screw the dryer door back on 14 You can now reconnect the dryer close the door and start a programme ...

Page 17: ...latform Transport laundry with the clothes basket integrated into the platform drawer Order number WMZ20500 Transport and frost protection 1 Empty the condensate container 2 Select any programme using the programme selector 3 Press the Start button 4 Wait for 5 minutes Note The condensation is drained 5 Empty the condensate container again 6 Switch off the dryer Note Despite draining there will al...

Page 18: ...tainer 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 Connect the drain hose as follows 1 Remove the accessories from the dryer drum 2 When the dryer is delivered from the factory the hose for discharging the condensation into the condensation container is fastened to the connectin...

Page 19: ...cause material damage Check that the water drains away from the wash basin quickly The drain must not be sealed or blocked Caution Material damage due to leaks or draining water Secure the drain hose so that it cannot slip out Do not kink the drain hose Ensure that a height difference of max 100 cm and min 80 cm between the installation surface and the drain is maintained for drainage into a sipho...

Page 20: ... into the recess in the top of the condensation container 8 Pull the filter out of the lock in slot and place it into the recess in the top of the condensation container 9 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place The condensation is now discharged via the drain hose into the waste water system or into a wash basin Note If you want to drain the condensation water back into the...

Page 21: ...pointsinbrief 1 Load the laundry and close the door Switch the dryer on Select a programme and adjust the programme presettings as needed 2 Select the start button A Dry Unload the laundry 3 Switch the dryer off Empty the condensation container Clean the fluff filter ...

Page 22: ...ow your appliance 22 Getting to know your appliance Gettingtoknowyourappliance Dryer Condensate container 0 Control and display panel 8 Drum interior light depending on the model Dryer door H Air inlet P Fluff filter 3 ...

Page 23: ...w your appliance en 23 Control panel Programmes Page 26 0 Programme selector and On Off button 8 Display panel with buttons Page 23 Start button for starting interrupting or cancelling the programme H Buttons Page 28 ...

Page 24: ...Select Settings 3 sec End signal Button signal Automatic switch off Language H Select Options Ú Spin speed ù Finely adjust the degree of dryness K Low Heat P Press selection buttons Ö D Activate deactivate the childproof lock For a detailed description of all buttons see Page 28onwards Indicator symbol Description The heat exchanger is being rinsed The heat exchanger is cleaned automatically Pleas...

Page 25: ...articles which may be deposited on the moisture sensor This may impair the sensor function and in consequence the drying result Notes When washing laundry to be tumble dried use the correct amount of detergent and care products as specified in the manufacturer s instructions Clean the moisture sensor regularly Page 36 Sorting washing according to c Suitable for tumble drying a Dry at normal temper...

Page 26: ...ol in basket Fabrics made from wool or a wool blend that are suitable for tumble drying Note Only dry the fabrics using the basket for woollens Page 29 1 5 kg Timed program cold All types of fabric For freshening up or airing items of laundry that have not been worn for long 3 kg You can adjust the programme length using the Dryness level but ton Timed program warm All types of fabric time program...

Page 27: ...ividually 1 5 kg Sportswear Weatherproof and outdoor clothing with a membrane coating and water repellent fabrics 1 5 kg Towels Hard wearing towels made of cotton 6 kg SuperQuick 40 Synthetics and light cottons 2 kg Allergy Plus Hard wearing fabrics Note Particularly suitable for the highest hygiene requirements 4 kg ...

Page 28: ... the wash ing machine This permits the expected drying time to be indicated more precisely Speeds of between 600 and 1800 rpm can be selected Default setting 1000 rpm ù Fine adjustment of the dryness level If the laundry is too damp after drying you can finely adjust the dryness levels e g Cupboard Dry The dryness level can be increased in three stages from 1 to 3 If you have adjusted the dryness ...

Page 29: ...n the door Note The dryer drum is lit up after the door is opened and closed and once the programme has started The drum interior light goes out on its own The basket for woollens Note The basket for woollens is supplied with your dryer or it can be purchased as an accessory from the after sales service Caution Risk of material damage to the dryer and fabrics Never operate the dryer if the basket ...

Page 30: ... the insert Place the laundry loosely in the insert Do not squash the fabrics Application examples a Trousers or skirt b Pullover c Sports shoes Place sports shoes in the basket for woollens without the insert Pull out the tongues of the shoes and remove the insoles or heel cushions Roll up a towel and place it under the sports shoes to create an inclined surface Place the shoes so that the heels ...

Page 31: ...nd switch off the dryer Setting a programme Note If you have activated the childproof lock you must deactivate it before you can set a programme see Page 28 1 Select the required programme detailed information on the programmes can be found from Page 26 onwards 2 Use the programme selector to set the required programme The default programme settings for the selected programme appear in the display...

Page 32: ...time to pause open the dryer door or press the Start button Caution Risk of fire Laundry may catch fire If you cancel the programme you must remove the laundry items and spread them out so that the heat can disperse Programme end Finished remove washing appears in the display panel Removing laundry and switching off the dryer 1 Remove the laundry 2 Press the button to switch the dryer off Clean th...

Page 33: ... dryer may be damaged Do not operate the dryer without a fluff filter or if the fluff filter is defective Emptying the condensate container Condensation will form in the appliance as it dries the laundry 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 contain...

Page 34: ...e dryer s automatic cleaning cycle The filter is cleaned by emptying the condensation Nevertheless you should check the filter regularly for remaining deposits and remove them See Page 36 Noises NoisesNote During drying particularly in the initial phase operation of the appliance results in noise from the compressor and pump This is perfectly normal and does not impair proper functioning of the ap...

Page 35: ...sk of death There is a risk of electric shock as the dryer is operated with electricity Disconnect the dryer from the mains before cleaning Clean the dryer using only water and a soft damp cloth Remove all detergent residue spray residue or other residues immediately Do not use cleaning agents or agents for pre treating laundry e g prewash sprays stain removers Do not use high pressure cleaners or...

Page 36: ...ution Moisture sensor may be damaged Do not clean moisture sensors with abrasives and steel wool Cleaning the filter in the condensate container Note The filter in the condensate container cleans the condensation water that is used during the dryer s automatic cleaning cycle 1 Pull out the condensate container horizontally 2 Pour out the condensation water 3 Remove the filter 4 Clean the filter un...

Page 37: ... the condensate container while this is displayed Dryer does not start Mains plug plugged in or fuse checked Programme selected Select a programme Dryer door open Close the door Childproof lock activated Deactivate the childproof lock Ready in time selected Programme starts after a delay Page 28 Creasing Creasing occurs when you have exceeded the maximum load or selected the wrong programme for th...

Page 38: ...en exceeded Note See also the laundry tips Page 25 Drying time too long The fluff filter may be dirty and cause a longer drying time Clean the fluff fil ter If the air inlet on the dryer is blocked or not freely accessible this may increase the drying time Make sure that the air inlet remains unobstructed The optimum ambient temperature for drying is between 15 C and 30 C Outside of this range the...

Page 39: ...act information for your nearest after sales service can be found here or in the enclosed after sales service directory Please provide after sales service with the dryer s product number E no and production number FD You can find this information on the inside of the dryer door or on the rear of the dryer Trust the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us You can therefore be sure that the repair ...

Page 40: ... 0 95 kWh 800 rpm 186 min 0 99 kWh Easy Care 3 5 kg 3 5 kg Cupboard Dry 800 rpm 60 min 0 40 kWh 600 rpm 73 min 0 46 kWh Programme setting in accordance with the applicable IEC 61121 standard when using the external drain 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 ...

Page 41: ...th Weight Approx 57 kg Maximum load 9 kg Condensate container 4 6 l Connected voltage 220 240 V Connected load Max 700 W Fuse 10 A Drum interior light Ambient temperature 5 35 C Power consumption when switched off 0 13 W Power consumption when ready for use left on mode 0 13 W Depending on the model ...

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Page 44: ...001287791 9704 You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after sales service directory 7 Advice and repair order in the event of faults GB 0344 892 8979 Calls charged at local or mobile rate IE 01450 2655 0 03 per minute at peak Off peak 0 0088 per minute ...

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