Whirlpool FWDG 961483 Quick Manual Download Page 4

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Quick guide

Before using the appliance read the Safety Instructions carefully.

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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 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. 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 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.

Room temperature.

The drying time may be longer if the room temperature falls outside 

the 14–30°C range.

The programme 

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 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.

Bottom fi lter*

The bottom fi lter requires cleaning.

Clean the bottom fi lter. 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 machine signals that the function 

was disabled.

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 fl ashing on the display.

For instance: F3 and E2.

*Note: some models are auto-cleaning and not equipped with bottom fi lter. Please refer to the Care & Maintenance section.

Summary of Contents for FWDG 961483

Page 1: ...ween 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 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 1 Plug the dryer into the power supply socket 2 Ope...

Page 2: ...ptions are available for all programmes 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 programme may retain some options selected in previous drying cycles Dryness Level Press the relevant button several times to obtain a different level of residua...

Page 3: ...every so often Do not use solvents or abrasives 1 2 3 B C C B B C B C C Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 A 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 withou...

Page 4: ...ended 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 find the programme and options most suitable f...

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