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Policies, standard documentation, ordering of spare parts and additional product information can be 
found by:

•  Visiting our website

 docs.indesit.eu 

and 

parts-selfservice.whirlpool.com

•  Using QR Code
•  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.

The model information can be retrieved using the QR Code indicated on the energylabel. The label also 
includes the model identifi er that can be used to consult the https://eprel.ec.europa.eu database portal.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Before contacting the After-sales Service, refer to the table below. Often the malfunctions are minor and can be solved in a 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 programme.

Press the "Start/Pause" button.

The Key Lock function was enabled (for 
machines equipped with this option).

Refer to the Options section and if Key Lock was selected, disable it. 
Switching the machine off  is 

not

 enough to disable this option.

Garments are 
wet at cycle 
completion.

Small load.

The automatic programme has not sensed the required fi nal moisture 
so that the dryer completes the programme 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 modifi ed to the specifi c 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 & Maintenace section 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 Programmes and Options sections to fi nd the programme 
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 Programmes section to check the max load for each 
programme.

The programme 
did not end.

 

A power failure might have occurred.

In case of power failure, it is necessary to press the "Start/Pause" 
button to restart the cycle.

Drum - slight 
odour or 
vapour.

Slight odour or vapour may be found if you 
open the door during its fi rst use.

This is normal and should only last a few minutes.

Lights on or fl ashing 

Water tank

The water tank is full.

Empty the water tank. Refer to the Care & Maintenance section.

Door fi lter 

Failure of the air fl ow necessary for machine 
operation.

Clean the door fi lter  and check whether air intake is free. Carrying 
out these operations improperly may cause damages. Refer to Care & 
Maintenance section.

Condenser unit

The condenser unit requires cleaning. 
The light on is not a malfunction but just a 
reminder to carry on this activity periodically 
(monthly).

Clean the condenser unit. Refer to Care & Maintenance section.

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 the 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 fl ashing on the display.
For instance: F3 and E2

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Summary of Contents for 8212

Page 1: ...cle Pull the load out immediately to prevent the formation of creases on laundry 9 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 m...

Page 2: ...option remains in memory if selected in the previous drying Mute This option turns off all sounds of the control panel Only warnings remain active When the machine is on to activate the option keep the button pressed until the indicator goes on to disable the option keep the button pressed until the indicator goes off PROGRAMS The duration of these programs will depend on the size of the load type...

Page 3: ...ithout having reinserted the filter in place Remove the door filter as described below 1 Open the door and pull upwards 2 Open the filter and remove lint from all its parts Replace the filter correctly making sure it is fully seated The filter is an essential part for drying It is intended to collect the lint formed during the drying process If the filter is clogged the air flow inside the dryer c...

Page 4: ... 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 Maintenace section and perform the operations described The programme the time and or the drying level ...

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