Tumble dryer WTA74201AU en Installation and operating instructions
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en Contents enI stal tionandoperatinginstructions 8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .4 Children/people/pets . Installation. . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4 ..6 ..8 . 11 7 Environmental protection . . . . .13 Packaging/old appliance . . . . . . . . . 13 Energy-saving tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
en Intended use 8 Intended use ■ Intedus ■ ■ ■ This appliance is intended for private domestic use only. Do not install or operate this appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions. There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if residual water in it freezes. If hoses freeze up, they may crack/burst.
Safety instructions ■ ■ ■ Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance. Do not leave the appliance unattended when children or other people who are unable to assess the risks are in the vicinity. : Warning Risk of death! Children may lock themselves inside appliances and find themselves in a life-threatening situation.
en Safety instructions Installation ■ : Warning Risk of electric shock/fire/ material damage/damage to the appliance! If the appliance is not installed properly, this may lead to a dangerous situation. Ensure the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ 6 The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance (identification plate). The connected loads and the required fuse protection are specified on the identification plate.
Safety instructions : Warning Risk of fire/poisoning! Connecting the exhaust air duct to ventilation shafts or chimneys to which gas or coalburning stoves, cookers or ovens or gas-fired space heaters are already connected runs the risk of causing fire or poisoning. Channel the exhaust air through an exhaust air duct that is routed directly outdoors. Always have the chimney sweep responsible confirm that your appliance is operating safely.
en ■ Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the appliance's protruding parts (e.g. the appliance door) in order to lift or move it, these parts may break off and cause injury. Do not take hold of any of the appliance's protruding parts in order to move the appliance. : Warning Risk of injury! ■ The appliance is very heavy. Lifting it may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on your own. Risk of inThe jury! ■ appliance has sharp edges on which you could cut your hands.
Safety instructions ■ If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance, this may cause an explosion. Make sure that the area around the appliance is kept clean when it is in operation. : Warning Risk of fire/material damage/ damage to the appliance! If a program is terminated before the drying cycle has finished, this prevents the laundry from cooling down sufficiently and may cause the laundry to ignite, or may result in material damage or damage to the appliance.
en Safety instructions : Warning Risk of injury! ■ If you support your weight/sit on the appliance door when it is open, the appliance may tip over, which may result in injury. Do not support your weight on the appliance door when it is open. Risk of inIfjury! you climb onto the ■ appliance, the worktop may break, which may result in injury. Do not climb onto the appliance. Risk of inIfjury! you reach into the drum ■ while it is still rotating, you risk injuring your hands.
Safety instructions ■ If the appliance overheats, it may not be able to operate properly, or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. Make sure that the appliance's air inlet is never obstructed when the appliance is in operation, and that the area around the appliance is adequately ventilated. Cleaning/Maintenance : Warning Risk of death! The appliance is powered by electricity. There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components.
en Safety instructions : Warning Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance! The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage or damage to the appliance. For safety reasons, use genuine spare parts and accessories only. Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.
Environmental protection 7 Environmental protection Packaging/old appliance Enviromentalprotecion ) Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is designated according to European directive 2012/19/EC which governs waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The directive provides a framework for the collection and recycling of old appliances, which is valid across the EU. Energy-saving tips ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Spin the laundry before drying.
en Installation and connection : Warning Children may lock themselves in the dryer, putting their lives at risk! Do not set up the dryer behind a door or sliding door, as this may obstruct the dryer door or prevent it from opening. Caution! Risk of injury ■ Due to the heavy weight of the dryer, you may injure yourself if you lift it. Do not lift the dryer on your own. ■ You could cut your hands on the sharp edges of the dryer. Do not hold the dryer by the sharp edges.
Installation and connection Installation for the exhaust air duct Caution! Damage to the appliance Inappropriate connecting of the exhaust air duct to the dryer may cause damages to the appliance. In order to avoid it follow advises included in this chapter. Notes ■ It is recommended to route the exhaust air directly into the open air through an exhaust air duct. A drain check valve must be fitted then to prevent air from flowing back.
en Installation and connection 3. Seal the opening in the back panel with the cover. Note: If there is a high level of condensation in the exhaust air duct, it is advisable to fix a condensation collector (standard) or a drain hole with a diameter of approximately 3 mm to the lowest part of the exhaust air duct.
Installation and connection en Individual pressure loss values Pipe connection diameter > 100 mm Flat duct connection Internal wall Pipe, smooth Flexible pipe, grooved Flexible pipe, corrugated 110 x 54 smooth 220 x 54 smooth Model variant straight piece per 1 m length 4 6 12 10 3 Bend R = 300 mm 3 5 7 6 3 R = 200 mm 4 7 8 8 4 R = 100 mm 6 9 10 12 6 Angle 10 16 17 26 8 Elbow 19 22 24 > 50 17 Fixtures 5 Diverters Telescopic wall box with grid 14 28 7 Wall bo
en Installation and connection Total pressure loss values Total pressure loss Pipe connection 0 - 50 100 0 - 80 110 120 130 Installation option Notes ■ Route the exhaust air duct in such a way that the dryer cannot draw the moist, warm exhaust air back again. ■ The outlet for the exhaust air must be designed or positioned in such a way as to prevent any additional backpressure (e.g. from a direct ingress of wind) in the escaping exhaust air, e.g.
Installation and connection Directly into the open air Route the exhaust air duct directly into the open air via an exhaust air pipe through an open window. Example: pipe connection - inside diameter = 100 mm, flexible pipe, corrugated A = curved pipe (R = 300 mm) 7 B = straight piece (1.5 m) 18 C = curved pipe (R = 100 mm) 10 D = straight piece (0.
en Installation and connection Installing more than one dryer Up to 7 exhaust air dryers can be connected to an intercepting pipe with a smooth internal wall. Note: The following points must be observed: ■ It is imperative that there are drain check valves in the interception pipe for every dryer. These valves prevent the moist exhaust air from flowing back into the washing and drying room through dryers which are not in operation.
The main points in brief en Y The main points in brief Themainpotsinbref 1 @ Load the laundry and close the door. -------- 2 @ Switch on the dryer. @ Select the start button A. -------- 3 @ Dry. @ Switch off the dryer. Select a program and, if necessary, adjust the program default settings. Unload the laundry. @ Clean the fluff filter Clean the exhaust air duct (at least once a year).
en Getting to know your appliance * Getting to know your appliance Dryer Getingtoknwyuraplince ( Control and display panel 0 Fluff filter 8 Dryer door 22
Getting to know your appliance en Control panel + VFKUDQNWURFNHQ H[WUD VFKUDQNWURFNHQ VFKUDQNWURFNHQ H[WUD VFKUDQNWURFNHQ EJHOWURFNHQ %OXVHQ +HPGHQ 6SRUWVZHDU ([WUD .XU] +DQGWFKHU 'DXQHQ 0L[ :ROOH ILQLVK # ( Use the program selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the program. 0 Programm ~ Page 26. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the program ~ Page 28. @ Buttons ~ Page 28. H Display panel with buttons ~ Page 24.
en Getting to know your appliance Display panel Buttons in the display panel Display panel #+ ( 0 8 @ H Select Select Select Select Select the degree of dryness. the drying time. the Ready in time. Anti-Crease. Low-Heat Drying. For a detailed description of all buttons, see ~ Page 28 onwards. – ” E s A 3h 1:27 eö» ç 24 Fine adjustment of the dryness level. Anti-crease selected. Childproof lock selected. Low-Heat Drying selected. Start or Pause selected.
Laundry Z Laundry Preparing the laundry Laundry : Warning Risk of explosion or fire! Remove any cigarette lighters and matches from pockets. Caution! The dryer drum and fabrics may be damaged. Remove all objects from pockets and observe the following information: ■ Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc. together or use a laundry bag. ■ Close zips, hooks and eyelets and buttons. Button up large items of laundry, such as covers. ■ Remove any metal objects, such as paper clips, from pockets.
en Programs and buttons / Programs and buttons Programs Progamsndbutons Program and fabrics Maximum load and program settings/info Name of the program Which fabrics is the program suitable for? The maximum load is based on the dry weight of the fabrics Possible program settings Cotton i Extra Dry Ò 7 kg Hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics that are made of more than one layer of cotton or linen and do not dry readily.
Programs and buttons Timed program warm 5 All types of fabric; time programme. Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi-layered, thick laundry. Notes ■ Only dry wool, sports shoes and soft toys with the basket for woollens ~ Page 20. ■ In the time programme, the laundry's residual moisture is not automatically detected. If the laundry is still too damp after the drying programme, repeat the programme and, if required, extend the programme length.
en Programs and buttons Buttons Buttons Explanations and notes Note: Not all buttons and their functions can be selected in all programs. Fine adjust ô If the laundry is too damp after drying, you can finely adjust the dryness levels e.g. Cupboard Dry. The dryness level can be increased with the degree of dryness in three stages, from – to •. If you have adjusted the dryness level, the setting for all programmes with a selectable dryness level is retained even after the dryer is switched off.
Operating the appliance 1 Operating the appliance Loading laundry and switching on the dryer Operatingheaplince Note: The dryer must be correctly positioned and connected, ~ Page 13. 1. Place the laundry in the drum. 2. To switch the dryer on, turn the program selector to any program. 3. Close the dryer door. en Setting a program Note: If you have activated the childproof lock, you must deactivate it before you can set a program, see ~ Page 28. 1.
en Operating the appliance Program sequence Program interruption The programme status is indicated in the display field. The program can be interrupted at any time; to pause, open the dryer door or press the Start button. e.g. 1:27 Expected programme duration in hours and minutes. e ö » ” - ˜“Ÿš Note: When a programme is selected, the expected drying time for the recommended load is displayed.
Operating the appliance Clean the fluff filter Note: During drying, fluff and hair from the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. If the fluff filter is blocked or dirty, this reduces the flow of air, which prevents the dryer from achieving its maximum performance. Clean fluff filters also reduce energy consumption and the drying time. Clean the fluff filter after each drying cycle: 1. Open the dryer door and remove all fluff from the door. 2. Remove the fluff filter. 3.
en Signal setting M Signal setting You can change the following settings: 5. The volume of the audible signal at the end of the program is shown in the display. Signalseting ■ ■ ■ The spin speed that is used for spinning your laundry before it is dried, The volume of the audible signal at the end of the program, The volume of the audible button signals. You will need to activate the setting mode in order to change these settings. Activating setting mode 1. Switch the dryer on. 2.
Cleaning D Cleaning Cleaning the dryer and the control panel Cleanig : Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock as the dryer is operated with electricity. Disconnect the dryer from the mains before cleaning. Clean the dryer using only water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, spray residue or other residues immediately. Do not use cleaning agents or agents for pre-treating laundry (e.g. prewash sprays, stain removers).
en Faults and what to do about them 3 Faults and what to do about them uFaltsandwht odabut hem Faults Cause/remedy ç on the display panel. ■ ■ Dryer does not start. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Clean the fluff filter. Select the Start button to reset the displayed indication and then select the Start button again to restart the appliance if necessary. Check if exhaust air duct is blocked or bent. Clean the exhaust air duct ~ Page 33. If necessary, clean the insect screen on the exhaust air pipe.
Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedy Drying time too long? ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ en The fluff filter may be dirty and cause a longer drying time. Clean the fluff filter. Unsuitable programme selected? Dryer installed too closely to other objects? Provide adequate air circulation. If the ambient temperature is higher than 35 °C, this may extend the drying time. Insufficient air circulation in the room may increase the drying time. Ventilate the room. Mains failure? Restart the dryer.
en After-sales service J After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself (faults, what to do?), please contact our after-sales service. We will always find an appropriate solution to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers. The contact information for your nearest after-sales service can be found here or in the enclosed after-sales service directory. Please provide after-sales service with the dryer's product number (E-no.) and production number (FD).
Consumption values en [ Consumption values Consumptionvalues Program Spin speed which is used for spinning the laundry Cottons Cupboard Dry* Iron Dry* Energy consumption** 7 kg 3.5 kg 7 kg 3.5 kg 1400 rpm 111 min 68 min 3.49 kWh 2.04 kWh 1000 rpm 130 min 80 min 4.10 kWh 2.40 kWh 800 rpm 150 min 92 min 4.72 kWh 2.76 kWh 1400 rpm 85 min 52 min 2.66 kWh 1.56 kWh 1000 rpm 100 min 62 min 3.13 kWh 1.83 kWh 800 rpm 115 min 71 min 3.60 kWh 2.
en Technical data J Technical data Dimensions: 85 x 60 x 60 cm Height x width x depth Weight: Approx. 37 kg Maximum load: 7 kg Connected voltage: 220 - 240 V Connected load: Max.
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