Whirlpool AWZ 8596 User manual

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• Recommended drying times are based on spinning speeds of 800, 1000 and 1200 rpm.
• For reduced spinning speed a longer drying time should be selected.
• Drying times may be longer for towelling and heavier items.
Drying Times
Options Recommended
Time Selection
Max
Load
Gentle
Reduces drying
intensity
(recommendedfor
delicate items)
Buzzer
Signals/Sounds
end of drying
cycle at intervals
Start Delay
Delays the drying
cycle start
Spin speed
Washing Machine
rpm
800 rpm 1000 rpm 1200 Kg
Cotton
Max. 6 kg
Cupboard dry plus 105’
140’ -80’ 115’ 3.5 6.0
Cupboard dry 85’
140’ -70’ 100’ 3.5 6.0
Iron dry 70’
120’ -60’ 85’ 3.5 6.0
Easy care
Max. 2.5 kg
Cupboard dry plus 70’ 40’ -2.5
Cupboard dry 60’ 30’ -2.5
Iron dry 50’ 20’ -2.5
Airing Laundry is aired for 9 minutes without
heating. -----
AWZ 8596
GB
Start
Starts the drying cycle.
On The indicator lamp lights up
when the dryer is on.
Start delay Delays the drying cycle start
from 1 to 8 hours.
To select the start delay:
turn the time selector knob
clockwise to the desired drying
time (select the option, when
necessary) and turn the start
delay knob to the desired delay
time. Press the Start button.
To cancel or change the
previously set time delay: turn
the time selector knob to “0”.
Filter The indicator lamp lights up
when the filter needs cleaning.
Clean the filter at the end of
every cycle.
Water Container
The indicator lamp lights up
when the water container
needs to be emptied. The
drying cycle is automatically
interrupted. Empty the water
container. Open the door and
check how damp the laundry
is. Close the door. Re-set the
drying time if necessary and
press the Start button.
(The water container light
will remain on for about 2
min. even after having
emptied the water
container.)
DRYING CYCLE SEQUENCE INDICATORS
Drying
Airing
Anti-
crease
End
The selector knob shows the
progress of the cycle after
drying start.
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Please also carefully read the
Instructions for Use and Installation
Manual.

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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:
A) By care symbols
(on the collar or inside seam):
Suitable for tumble drying
Tumble drying with reduced drying
intensity only
Do not tumble dry
B) 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).
C) 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.
D) 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.
Important: 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
How to use the child safety lock:
1. Open the door.
2. Usinga coinor ascrewdriver, turnthe plastic
screw clockwise by 90°.
Slot vertical: the door cannot be locked.
Slot horizontal: the door can be locked.
Drying Time or Programme and Options:
• To select a drying time or Programme, turn
the time selector knob clockwise.
• To select an option (if available), press the
corresponding button.
• Press the button again to cancel the option.
1. Having selected the desired drying time or a
programme and options, press the Start
button.
If the laundry is not removed at the end of
the drying cycle, an automatic anti-crease
cycle will operate for maximum 12
min.
2. On completion of the drying cycle, set the
time selector knob to position “0”.
The dryer indicator lamp “On” switches off.
To interrupt the dryer during operation
1. Set the time selector knob to “Airing” .
2. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the
door to allow the dryer to cool down.
For your safety the drying time stops
automatically if you open the door.
3. To restart, after door opening, close the door
and press the start button again.
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.
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.
When installing your dryer, always carefully
level the dryer by means of the adjustable
feet and check the correct levelling with a
spirit level.
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)
To built in the dryer (when absolutely
necessary)
1. It is recommended to not remove the
worktop.
2. A minimum space of at least 5 cm between
the dryer and the furniture is necessary to
guarantee the correct airflow.
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 drying time selected?
• Was the inserted laundry too wet (Washing
machinespin speedless than800 rpm?When
the spinning speed is less than 800 rpm the
water container fault may occur during
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:
• Is the power plug properly inserted into the
mains electricity socket?
• Is there a power failure?
• Has the fuse blown?
• Is the door properly closed?
• Has the drying time been selected?
• Has the start delay option been selected?
• Has the Start button been pressed?
Lint filter or water container indicator lamp
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?
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.
PREPARING THE LAUNDRY
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
SELECTING A DRYING TIME OR A PROGRAMME
AND OPTIONS
STARTING AND COMPLETING A DRYING CYCLE
INTERRUPTING A DRYING CYCLE
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
WATER CONTAINER TOP OR BOTTOM
INSTALLATION STABILITY
HEAT EXCHANGER
BUILT-IN INSTALLATION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE