Whirlpool TRK DOLPHIN Troubleshooting guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER
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FILTER
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WATER CONTAINER
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BEFORE USING THE DRYER
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PRECAUTIONS
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PREPARING THE LAUNDRY
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SELECTING DRYING TIME OR PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS
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STARTING AND COMPLETING THE PROGRAMME
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INSTALLATION
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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DRAINAGE SYSTEM
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DOOR REVERSIBILITY
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MAINTENANCE
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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AFTER-SALES SERVICE
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To get full satisfaction from your dryer, please read carefully your instruction manual.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER
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Work-top
Condensation water container
Contact pin
Door (Door opening can be reversed).
See “Door reversibility” section.
To open the door: pull the handle out.
To close the door: push the door gently until
it closes.
Lint filter
Child safety-lock
Using a coin or a screwdriver turn the plastic
screw clockwise by 90°.
Slot vertical: the door cannot be closed.
Slot horizontal: the door can be closed.
Inside lamp (if available)
Only comes on when the door is open
(the programme has to be selected).
Light off: the programme selector knob is set
to “0”.
Push-button for heat exchanger flap
opening
Heat exchanger.
FILTER
Clean the lint filter at the end of each
drying cycle.
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Pull the filter upwards.
Open the filter.
Brush lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.
Close the filter and push it back well into place.
Filter Indicator light
It warns that the filter is dirty and needs to be
cleaned.
If the laundry is insufficiently dry, check that the
filter is not clogged.
WATER CONTAINER
Empty the water container at the end of
each drying cycle
1. Open the flap with the push-push lock by
pressing gently on the right side of the flap
and remove the water container.
2. Empty the water container.
3. When it is empty, push container back into
housing until it clicks.
Water container indicator light
Electronic dryer
Set programme selector knob to “0”, empty the
water container and restart the programme.
Time-steered dryer
Empty the water container. Turn the programme
selector knob to the line on the left of the
emptying symbol (
)(Start button is pressed).
When the pump cycle has finished, turn the
selector knob to the position where it was when
the drying cycle was interrupted.
Indicates that the water container is full and
needs to be emptied. The drying programme is
automatically stopped.
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BEFORE USING THE DRYER
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After unpacking please make sure that the dryer is
undamaged. In case of doubt do not use the dryer
but call a qualified technician or your retailer.
Packaging material (plastic, etc.) must be kept out of
the reach of children as it constitutes a potential risk.
This dryer was designed for domestic use and
must be used exclusively for drying laundry.
Environmental hints
1. Packaging material
The packaging material can be 100% recycled, as
confirmed by the recycling symbol ( ).
2. Dryer
The dryer is built from recyclable materials. If you
decide to scrap the dryer act responsibly and
observe local waste disposal by laws. Cut off the
power cord so that the dryer cannot be connected
to the mains.
PRECAUTIONS
Child safety
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After use, set the programme selector to position
“0”. This prevents children from switching on the
dryer accidentally.
For domestic use only
This dryer conforms to EEC directive 93/68.
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PREPARING THE LAUNDRY
Laundry preparation
Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets
are empty. Turn the articles inside out. Place laundry
loosely in the drum to make sure that they don’t get
tangled.
Max. drying weight
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Cottons
Cottons
with Rapid option
Synthetics
5,0 kg
3,5 kg (electronic dryer)
2,5 kg
The given weights correspond to a standard laundry
load.
Sort laundry as follows
A) By care symbols
On the collar or inside seam:
Suitable for tumble drying
Tumble drying at low temperature only
Do not tumble dry
B) By amount and weight
Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer
capacity, separate laundry according to weight
(e.g. towels from thin underwear).
C) By type of fabrics
Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and
table linen made of cotton or linen.
Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc. made of
polyester or polyamide, as well as for cotton/
synthetic mixes.
D) By drying level
• Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc.
Do not tumble dry:
Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings,
delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations,
bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.
Attention: Do not dry articles which have been
treated with a dry cleaning fluid or rubber articles
(danger of fire or explosion). Do not dry laundry
dirty with vegetable oils.
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SELECTING DRYING TIME OR PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS
Electronic dryer
1. Select the programme and the options as
indicated in the table (see Programme
Table).
2. Options (If available)
To select an option, press the corresponding
button before pressing the Start button.
The indicator above the button lights up to
confirm that a selection has been made.
An alarm sounds to indicate that an incorrect
selection has been made (incompatible
options). Press the button again to cancel
the option.
Delayed Start
Delays dryer starting. Every time the
corresponding button is pressed the
start time is delayed from 2 to 8 hours
in 2 hourly steps. After the desired time
is selected, press the Start button.
When the light flashes the delayed start
is running. The delay can be changed
or cancelled by selecting “0” with the
programme selector knob.
Opening the door stops the countdown.
Close the door and press the Start
button again to continue the
countdown. You may hear the pump for
a short time after pressing the Start
button.
Gentle
Reduces the drying temperature for
delicate articles. It is automatically
included in the delicate programme,
therefore selection is not possible.
Rapid (Cottons only) Max. 3,5 kg.
Shortens the drying time (e.g. cloths or
other laundry of equal size). Do not use
the option for large items (e.g. sheets or
similar).
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Buzzer
Pressing the button initiates a buzzer
sound to signal at regular intervals, at
the end of the drying cycle.
3. Additional Programmes
Airing
The laundry will be aired during 30
minutes without heating.
Time programme (20 to 60 minutes)
To gently finish dry or dry single items.
Suitable for all fabrics.
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SELECTING DRYING TIME OR PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS
Time-steered dryer
1. Select the drying time and the options
according to the table (see Programme
Table).
2. Options (if available)
To select an option, press the corresponding
button. Press the button again to cancel the
option.
Delayed Start
Delays dryer starting. The Start delay
selector should be turned clockwise to
the required time delay and the Start
button pressed. It is possible to select
a delay from 1 to 8 hours. The time
delay can be changed at any time by
simply turning the Start delay
selector.
The remaining time to the programme
start is shown on the selector.
Opening the door stops the
countdown. Close the door and press
the Start button again to continue the
count-down. To cancel the
countdown turn delay selector to “0”.
Gentle
Reduces the drying temperature for
delicate articles.
Buzzer
Pressing the button initiates a buzzer
sound to signal at regular intervals, at
the end of the drying cycle.
3. Additional Programme
Airing
The laundry will be aired during 20
minutes without heating.
STARTING AND COMPLETING THE PROGRAMME
1. Having selected the desired drying time or
programme and options, press the Start
button.
2. If selected a buzzer sounds to signal the end
of the drying cycle. It will sound at regular
intervals for some time.
3. If you do not unload the laundry at the end of
the drying cycle, an automatic anti-crease
cycle will operate for maximum 20 min.
(Time-steered dryer) or 70 min. (Electronic
dryer): the drum rotates at regular intervals
preventing the laundry from creasing.
Interruption of the drying cycle
To interrupt the dryer during the drying cycle, set
the programme selector knob to position ( )
Airing and press the Start button again for the
Electronic dryer.
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. To restart
close the door and press the Start button again.
4. On completion of the programme, set the
programme selector knob to position “0”.
The “Machine On” light goes off.
5. Clean the lint filter and empty the water
container at the end of each drying cycle.
6. If you change the programme (electronic
dryer) during the drying cycle the dryer stops.
To operate the new programme press the
Start button again.
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INSTALLATION
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Install your dryer in a room which is not subject to
extreme conditions.
Remove the protective foil from the control panel.
Level the dryer adjusting the four feet.
Should the room temperature rise above 35°C
during the operation of the dryer, please ventilate
the room.
Before running the first cycle ensure water
container and heat exchanger are correctly
positioned.
If possible use the pipe supplied to drain the water
directly to a drainage system (see chapter
drainage system).
Take care not to trap the mains cable between the
dryer and the wall.
Stacking kit
Your dryer can be stacked on top of your washing
machine, using the stacking kit AMH 542, which is
available from your dealer.
Minimum housing dimensions:
Width: 600mm
Height: 850mm
Depth: 600mm
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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The electrical connection has to be carried out
in compliance with local regulations.
Information on the permissible operating
voltage, the power consumption and the
required fuse protection is given on the rating
plate on the back of the dryer.
The earthing of this dryer is compulsory by law.
Do not use extension cords or multiple
adapters.
Before any maintenance on the dryer,
disconnect it from the mains supply.
Do not operate the dryer if it has been damaged
during transport. Contact a qualified service
technician.
In case of replacement of mains cable contact
a qualified service technician.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
1) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
“Warning - this appliance must be earthed”
This appliance is normally supplied with a
mains lead having a plug fitted in the factory
which has been checked for correct earth
continuity.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlet, or if the machine’s mains lead is not
fitted with a plug, you should fit a suitable new,
good quality plug by following the instructions in
(2) below.
Any unsuitable plug should be cut off and
disposed of in order to avoid a possible shock
hazard should it be inserted into a socket.
2.2 Non-polarized plugs (e.g. 2 pin with side
earth contact)
The wire which is coloured GREEN AND
YELLOW must be connected to the earth
contact. The other two wires should be
connected to the two pins, irrespective of
colour.
3) FUSE REPLACEMENT
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with
a BS 1363A 13 amp fused plug, replace the
fuse only with an A.S.T.A. approved type
conforming to BS 1362 and proceed as follows:
2) CONNECTION TO A REWIRABLE PLUG - to
be carried out only by a qualified electrician
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”)
BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”)
GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”)
To fit a new plug, proceed as follows:
2.1 Polarized Plugs (e.g. 3 pin, 13 amp plug
conforming to BS 1363A)
a. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter “E” or by the Earth
symbol
or coloured yellow or green and
yellow.
b. The BLUE wire must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter “N”
or coloured black.
c. The BROWN wire must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter “L”
or coloured red.
1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and the fuse (B).
2. Fit the replacement 13 A fuse into the fuse
cover.
3. Refit both into the plug.
For all other types of plug, the supply socket
should be protected by a 16 A fuse or circuit
breaker at the distribution board.
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DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Direct drainage at the rear of the dryer
To avoid to empty the water container at the
end of each drying cycle, connect the pipe
supplied in the dryer directly to a fixed drain
or put it into a sink.
1. Remove the pipe in the lower part behind the
dryer and mount it to the plastic connector
(shown in driagram), put a rag underneath to
collect water spillage.
2. Connect the pipe supplied with the dryer to
the connector. The maximum drain height
is 1m.
3. Make sure that the pipe is not bent or twisted
(the end of the pipe must not be immersed in
the drain water to avoid risk of siphoning).
The supplied hose length is 1,5m.
The maximum permitted length is 2,5m.
DOOR REVERSIBILITY
To change the direction of opening of the door
1. Unplug the dryer.
2. Open the door.
3. Remove the contact pin at the upper part of
the door with a spanner. Turn the contact pin
90° and take it out.
4. Unscrew the 2 screws at the door hinge and
remove the door.
5. To remove the door lock:
• Unscrew the two screws above and below the
door lock system and slide it upwards (1,5 cm)
holding it from the bottom. Remove it.
6. To change the door opening:
• Turn the door.
• Re-fit the door with the 2 screws at the
preferred position.
• Insert the door lock system at the opposite
side of the door and move it (1,5 cm) down.
• Fix the 2 screws above and below the door
lock system
• Take care not to reverse the sense of the
door lock system. The child safety must be
above the locking mechanism.
7. Replace the contact pin in the top of the door.
MAINTENANCE
1. Wipe the cabinet with a mild household
detergent. Avoid using abrasive cleaners.
2. Clean the lint filter at the end of each drying
cycle.
3. If the lint filter mesh is clogged, clean it with
water and a soft brush.
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4. Clean the heat exchanger at least every
three months proceeding as follows:
• Open the door and press the button on the
bottom of the door entrance.
• The heat exchanger flap opens.
• Rotate the retaining springs and extract the
heat exchanger.
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MAINTENANCE
Wipe away fluff from the seal and housing
using a damp cloth.
• Flush the heat exchanger under running
water.
• To replace the heat exchanger, insert it into
its bay and lock it in place with the retaining
springs.
The heat exchanger plates may
N.B.
discolour with use.
5. Wipe away fluff from the door seal and the
inside of the door using damp cloth.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Should your dryer operate incorrectly, check the following points before calling for
a qualified service technician.
Is the water container empty?
Is the water container correctly positioned?
Is the heat exchanger clean?
Has the pump position (Time-steered dryer)
been selected (See “Water container” section)?
Drying is too long / laundry is not dry enough:
• Have you selected the correct drying time or
programme ?
• Was the inserted laundry too humid
(Washing machine spin speed less than
800 rpm)?
• Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator light on)?
• Is the heat exchanger dirty?
• Is the ambient temperature too high?
• After interruption of the mains supply, you
must restart the dryer (Electronic dryer).
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The dryer does not operate:
• Is the plug properly connected to the mains
supply?
• Is there a power failure?
• Has the fuse blown?
• Is the door well closed?
• Has the drying time or programme been
selected?
• Has the Start button been pressed?
Replacing inside light bulb (if available):
• If the inside lamp does not work, the bulb
may perhaps be faulty.
• Unplug the dryer !
• Open the door and unscrew glass cover
inside the drum.
• Replace faulty bulb with a new one and
screw glass cover back on.
• Replacement bulb: 15W, 220/240 V, E14,
suitable up to 300°C.
Lint filter or water container light on:
• Is the lint filter clean?
Waterdrops underneath the dryer:
• Is the heat exchanger correctly positioned?
• Has the fluff on the sealing of the heat
exchanger been wiped away?
• Has the fluff on the door seal been wiped
away?
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service
1. Try to solve the problem (see “Troubleshooting guide”).
2. Restart the programme to see if the fault is
repeated.
Please give:
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If after the above checks your dryer does not
work properly, get in touch with the nearest
After-Sales Service Centre.
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a short description of
the fault.
the exact type and
model of the dryer.
the service number
visible on the right when
door is open.
Your correct address and telephone number.
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