Whirlpool AWZ 865 - Dryer Quick Reference Guide

OPTIONS AND PROGRAMMES

Gentle and Rapid cannot be selected together. Buzzer and Anti-crease cannot be selected together.
*Test programmes according IEC 61121

Start Pause	Starts the drying cycle. The indicator lamp lights up when the dryer is on.
Start delay	Delays the drying cycle start from 1 to 9 hours. To select the start delay: turn the programme selector knob to the desired programme and press the start delay button: with each touch of the button, drying cycle start is delayed by 1 hour. Press the Start/ Pause button. To cancel or to change the previously set time delay: turn the programme selector knob to "0" or open the door. To select the time, press the Start Delay button. Press the Start/Pause button to restart the cycle. The remaining time indication until start of drying cycle will be reduced in 1h steps. The pump may be heard working for a short time.
Count-Down	Shows the time remaining until drying cycle start. During the count-down the drum will turn from time to time to redistribute the laundry
Anti-Crease Protection	Re-distributes laundry in the drum. When the Anti-Crease option is selected and laundry has not been taken out, an anti-crease cycle is activated for 12 hrs. If the option is selected with "Start Delay", the cycle operates both before and after the drying cycle.
Filter	The indicator lamp lights up when the filter needs cleaning. Clean the filter at the end of every cycle.
Water Container	Lights up when water container needs to be emptied. The drying cycle is automatically interrupted. Empty the water container. Press the Start/Pause button to restart the dryer and to continue the programme.

PROGRAMME SEQUENCE INDICATORS

Drying	The programme sequence indicator lamps show the status or the progress of the drying cycle.
Airing
End
Anticrease

PREPARING THE LAUNDRY

1. Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty.
2. Turn the articles inside out.
3. Place laundry loosely in the drum to make sure it doesn't become tangled.

Sort laundry as follows:

1. By care symbols (on the collar or inside seam):
   Suitable for tumble drying
   Tumble drying with reduced drying intensity only
   Do not tumble dry

2. By amount and thickness/weight
   Whenever the load to be dried exceeds dryer capacity, separate laundry according to weight (e.g. towels from thin underwear).
3. By type of fabrics
   Cotton/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and table linen made of cotton or linen.
   Synthetics/Easy Care: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of polyester or polyamide, as well as cotton/ synthetic mixes.
4. By drying level
   • Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc.

Do not tumble dry: Woollens, silk, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.

Only use specific indicated dryer-safe additives and rinse items that have been treated with stain remover thoroughly in plenty of water before drying. Only use specific indicated dryer-safe plastic items and never dry rubber or articles contaminated with vegetable oil in the dryer.

CHILD SAFETY LOCK

How to use the child safety lock:

1. Open the door.
2. Using a coin or a screwdriver, turn the plastic screw clockwise by 90°.
   Slot vertical: the door cannot be locked.
   Slot horizontal: the door can be locked.

SELECTING A PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS

• To select a programme, turn the programme selector knob to the required position.

• To select an option (if available), press the corresponding button. The button lights up, confirming that a selection has been made. An alarm sounds if an incorrect selection is made (incompatible options).

• Press the option button again to cancel the option.

STARTING AND COMPLETING A PROGRAMME

1. Having selected the desired programme and options, press the Start/Pause button. If the laundry is not removed at the end of the drying cycle, an automatic anti-crease cycle will operate for maximum 60 min. The drum rotates at regular intervals, preventing the laundry from creasing for 12 hours if the option anti-crease has been selected.
2. On completion of the programme, set the programme selector knob to position "0". The dryer indicator lamp Start/Pause switches off.

CHANGING A PROGRAMME

When changing the programme during the drying cycle, the dryer stops. The indicator lamp of the Start/ Pause flashes.
To operate the new programme, press the Start/Pause button.

INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME

1. Set the programme selector knob to "Airing".
2. Press the Start/Pause button. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the door to allow the dryer to cool down. For your safety the programme stops automatically if you open the door.
3. To restart, after door opening, close the door and press the Start/Pause button again.

FILTER

Clean the lint filter at the end of every drying cycle:

1. Open the door.
2. Pull the filter upwards.
3. Open the filter.
4. Remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.
5. Close the filter.
6. Push the filter firmly back into place.

WATER CONTAINER TOP

Empty the water container at the end of every drying cycle.

1. Pull the handle to remove the water container.
2. Empty the water container.
3. Replace the water container when empty by pushing it completely back in place.

INSTALLATION STABILITY

When installing your dryer, always carefully level the dryer by means of the adjustable feet and check the correct levelling with a spirit level.

HEAT EXCHANGER

Clean the heat exchanger at least every 3 months. Wipe away any lint/fluff from the door seal and interior using a damp cloth.
(Please refer to instructions for use)

BUILT-IN INSTALLATION

To built in the dryer
Remove the work-top and replace it with the Built.in kit UBS 10 (according to Electrical Regulations), which can be ordered at your dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If a fault occurs, before contacting our After-Sales Service, make the following checks to try and remedy the problem:
Drying takes too long / laundry is not dry enough:

• Was the correct programme selected?
• Was the inserted laundry too wet (Washing machine spin speed less than 800 rpm? When the spinning speed is less than 800 rpm the water container fault may occur during the drying cycle.)?
• Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator lamp on)?
• Is the heat exchanger dirty? (refer to the Instructions for use)
• Is the ambient temperature too high?

The dryer does not operate:
(after a power failure and/or interruption to the mains supply, always press the Start/Pause button).

• Is the plug properly inserted into the mains electricity socket?
• Is there a power failure?
• Has the fuse blown?
• Is the door properly closed?
• Has the programme been selected?
• Has the start delay option been selected?
• Has the Start/Pause button been pressed?

Lint filter or water container indicator lamp light on:

• Is the lint filter clean?
• Is the water container empty?
• Is the water container correctly positioned?
• Is the heat exchanger clean?

Water droplets underneath the dryer:

• Is the heat exchanger correctly positioned?
• Has any fluff on the heat exchanger seal been wiped away?
• Has any fluff on the door seal been wiped away?
• Has the water container been positioned correctly?

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

If, after carrying out the above checks the malfunction persists or appears again, turn the dryer off and call our After-Sales Service (refer to guarantee).
Please specify:

• the nature of the fault.
• the dryer type and model.
• the service code (the number after the word Service on the adhesive rating plate) on the right-hand side when the door is open.
• your full address and phone number.