Whirlpool AWZ 9993 User manual

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AWZ 9993 Quick Reference Guide
Before using the machine, please also read the instructions for use carefully!
(Subject to technical modifications)
Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool USA
Programme selector knob
The drying programme is selected by turning
this knob.
}²¥¶®¬q¥¤·¬button
The drying programme is started by pressing
this button. The indicator lamp flashes during
the selection phase and lights up during
drying.
Indicator lamps
Filter
The indicator lamp lights up when the filter
and/or heat exchanger need 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
container and restart the drying programme.
Empty the water container after every
drying cycle.
Time remaining display
Dependingontheprogramme selected, once
the drying cycle has been started, a default
drying time is displayed. The time displayed is
corrected by a few minutes depending on the
volume, type and dampness of the laundry.
The drying time specified is a calculated
value which will be updated during the
drying programme.
Overdry Protection
The indicator lamp lights up when a humidity
controlled programme is selected, to indicate
the working protection function. Function is
not active in time controlled programmes 20'
40' 60' and Airing “ ”.
Programme sequence
6th Sense Drying End
of cycle Anti- crease
Options
Gentle
Reduces drying intensity
(recommended for delicate items).
Rapid
Shortens drying duration (recommended for
thin items of the same size).
Buzzer
Signals/sounds end of drying cycle.
Anti-crease
Prevents laundry from creasing up to 12
hours. Buzzer and Anti-crease cannot be
selected together.
Delayed Start
Delays the start of the drying cycle by 1 to 12
hours.
Each time the button is pressed, the start
time is delayed by 1 hour.
Then press the }²¥¶®¬q¥¤·¬ button to
confirm the final selection and to start the
dryer.
The delayed start indicator lamp flashes and
the countdown counts down in 1-hour
intervals. The countdown is indicated by the
indicator lamp above the button flashing.
During the countdown, the drum will turn
from time to time to re-distribute the
laundry. To cancel or change the previously
set time delay, set the programme selector
knob to “” or open the door.
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Machine operation
Additional information (including troubleshooting and service) can be found in the individual chapters of the
instructions for use. Sort by:
Material thickness: Whenever there is greater load than the dryer can handle,
separate laundry according to weight (e.g. dry towels and thin underwear
separately).
Type of material: Cotton (linen); synthetic textiles (easy care).
Degree of drying: cupboard dry, iron dry etc.
Do not tumble dry: Woollens, silk, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics
with metallic decorations, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.
Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty. Please ensure that
there are no cigarette lighters in the wash. Turn laundry inside out.
Pull the door handle. If the child safety lock is activated, please deactivate it
(additional information can be found in the “Door Reversibility/Child Safety Lock”
chapter of the instructions for use).
Place laundry loosely in the drum to achieve equal drying throughout. Then close
the door.
Select the drying programme required by turning the programme selector knob
(for information, refer to programme table).
Select the option required by pressing the corresponding button.
The indicator lamp above the relevant button lights up to confirm your selection. An
alarm sounds if an incorrect selection is made (incompatible options). Press the
button again to cancel the option.
The drying programme is started by pressing the }²¥¶
®
¬q¥¤·¬ button.
The relevant indicator lamp lights up.
Changing programme selection: If the programme selected is changed during
drying, the dryer stops. The }²¥¶
®
¬q¥¤·¬ indicator lamp flashes. To operate the
new programme, again press the }²¥¶
®
¬q¥¤·¬ button.
Interrupting programme: To interrupt the dryer during the drying cycle, set the
programme selector knob to “ ” and press the }²¥¶
®
¬q¥¤·¬ button. Wait
at least 5 minutes before opening the door to allow the dryer to cool down. For
your safety the drying cycle stops automatically if you open the door. To restart,
after door opening, close the door and press the }²¥¶
®
¬q¥¤·¬ button again.
End: Take the laundry out of the dryer. The drying process is complete
and the anti-crease phase has been reached (active).
Anti-Crease: 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 to prevent the laundry from
creasing.
Set the programme selector knob to “ ”.
Cleaning the lint filter: Open door, pull lint filter up and out of machine and open
it. Brush lint using a soft brush or your fingertips. Close lint filter and push firmly
back into place.
Emptying water container: Pull container out by the handle and empty. Replace
the container when empty by pushing it completely back into place.
If required, activate child safety lock (additional information can be found in the “Door
Reversibility/Child Safety Lock” chapter of the instructions for use).
Please note: Only use additives/plastic items specified as dryer safe and rinse items that have been treated with stain remover
thoroughly in plenty of water before drying. Never dry rubber objects or objects stained with vegetable oils in the dryer.
Sort laundry according to
care symbols:
Do not tumble dry
Suitable for tumble drying -
Suitable for tumble drying
at low drying temperature
Preparing laundry
Opening door
Loading dryer and
closing door
Switching on machine and
selecting programme
Selecting options
(if available)
Starting dryer
Programme end -
unloading dryer
Switching dryer off

* Test programme in accordance with EN 61121.
Overview of programmes Options Approximate
drying times
(in minutes)
Programmes / Drying levels
Type of textile
Fabrics Volume
of load
kg Gentle Rapid Buzzer Anti-
crease Start Delay
Very
wet
load Wet
load
Cupboard dry +
Multi-layered, thick laundry such as: terry
towels, dish cloths and dry towels, bed
linen, underwear, terry towelling bath
robes. Cotton or linen hot wash /
coloured laundry
Max. 6 kg
3.0
6.0 X X X X X 85’ 150’ 70’ 120’
Cupboard dry *
Similar types of laundry which do not
require ironing such as: dry towels, bed
linen, underwear, baby clothes, T-shirts,
cotton socks.
3.0
6.0 X X X X X 80’ 130’ 60’ 110’
Iron dry * Laundry which requires ironing such as:
bed and table linen, dry towels, T-shirts,
polo shirts, work clothes. 3.0
6.0 X X X X X 60’ 110’ 50’ 85’
Cupboard dry + Laundry with thick, multi-layered areas
such as: bed and table linen, track suits,
anoraks, blankets. Synthetic, mixed fibre or
cotton easy care (ironing
not required) laundry
Max. 2.5 kg
1.0
2.5 X - X X X 30’ 55’ 25’ 45’
Cupboard dry * Laundry which does not require ironing
such as: shirts, blouses, T-shirts,
sportswear. 1.0
2.5 X - X X X 25’ 45’ 20’ 35’
Iron dry Laundry which requires ironing such as:
trousers, dresses, skirts, shirts, blouses. 1.0
2.5 X - X X X 20’ 35’ 15’ 25’
Cupboard dry Low drying intensity for delicates and items
labelled with , such as: trousers,
dresses, shirts, blouses.
Laundry made from
synthetic fibres such as
polyamide, nylon,
polyacrylic, etc.
Max. 2.5 kg
2.5 X - X X - 100’ 85’
Laundry is aired and refreshed for 30
minutes without heating. - - - - - - - -
Completes drying or dries single items
(suitable for all fabrics). - X - X X -
Cotton
Mixed fabrics
Delicate plus
Airing
Time/cycle

How to proceed if ...
...you want to correctly
care for and clean your
dryer:
Clean the filter at the end
of every cycle.
• Open the door.
• Pull the filter upwards.
• Open the filter.
• Brush lint using a soft brush or your
fingertips.
• Close the filter.
• Push the filter back into place.
Empty the water container
at the end of each drying
cycle.
• Pull the handle to remove the water
container.
• Empty the water container.
• Replace the water container when
empty by pushing it completely back in
place.
...you want to check the
dryer yourself first:
(If your machine is not
functioning correctly, please
check the following points
before phoning for the
customer service – also refer
to relevant chapter in the
instructions for use)
Drying takes too long /
laundry is not dry enough
• Has the correct drying programme been
selected?
• Was the inserted laundry too wet
(washing machine spin speed less than
800rpm? When the spinning speed is less
than 800 rpm, a water container fault
may occur during the drying cycle)?
• Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator light
on)?
• Is the heat exchanger dirty? (for more
information, refer to the instructions for
use)
• Is the room temperature too high?
• Are the END and Anti-crease indicator
lamps lighting up? The drying cycle is
complete and the laundry can be taken
out.
The dryer will not operate
(after a power failure,
always press the
}²¥¶®¬q¥¤·¬ button).
• Is the plug properly inserted into the
mains electricity socket?
• Is there a power failure?
•Hasthefuseblown?
• Is the door properly closed?
• Has a drying programme been selected?
•Hasthe}²¥¶®¬q¥¤·¬ button been
pressed?
Lint filter or water
container indicator
lamp on.
• Is the lint filter clean?
• Is the water container empty?
• Has the water container been inserted
correctly?
• Is the heat exchanger clean?
Water droplets underneath
the dryer.
• Has the heat exchanger been inserted
correctly?
• 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 inserted
correctly?
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
If the fault is still present once the above checks have been undertaken or should the fault occur for a second time, switch the
machine off. Please contact your after-sales service representative (for more information, refer to the warranty manual).
Please have the following details ready when calling your after-sales service representative:
• the nature of the fault.
• the dryer type and model
• theservicecode(thenumberafter the word Service on the adhesive
rating plate) on the right-hand side when the door is open.