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▯ Use optimum load! Utilize the maximum amount of laundry for the appropriate cycle. However, do not exceed loads. ▯ Clean filter! Clean the lint filter before or after each drying process. ~ Cleaning the lint filter; Page 25 ▯ Air inlet on the dryer! Do not cover or allow any articles/items to restrict the air inlet on the front of the dryer. ▯ Energy-saving mode! The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and Start/Pause flashes. To activate the display, press any button. Energy-saving mode is not activated if a program is running. Dimensions and clearances required Installation for best performance 9 CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL THE DRYER: ▯ outdoors, ▯ in an environment with dripping water, ▯ near flammable materials, ▯ in rooms which are at risk of frost, ▯ in rooms which may contain gas or other fuels, ▯ on carpets. The dryer should be installed in an open area with no restrictions to ambient air for the best drying results. Space allowances to fully open the door should also be considered. Do not operate the dryer at temperatures above 95°F (35°C) or below 41°F (5°C). Low temperatures affect the drying process and may prolong the drying times. The installation surface (floor) must be level and structurally sound. Using the bubble level and the heightadjustable feet installed on the appliance, level the appliance side to side and front to back. Appliance dimensions E D H Label Dimension a Width b Depth (to front of door) c Height (minimum) Height (maximum) d Side clearance (door open 180°) e Depth (door open 90°) U.S. Metric Inches cm 23.6 60 25 63.5 33.2 84.3 34 86.4 16 40.6 42.9 109 Length of power cord and drain hose To Left* U.S. Metric Inches cm Power Cord 42 106.7 Drain Hose 76 193 * Facing the front of the dryer To Right* U.S. Metric Inches cm 60 152.4 55 139.7 Minimum clearances Closet: Stacked % ( + F G ) * & $ ' 8

Section	Page
en-us Use and care manual	1
Dryer	1
Table of contentsen-us Use and care manual	3
Important information	4
Purchase information	4
Customer service	4
1. Contact your installer or the Authorized Service Contractor in your area and explain to them why you are not satisfied. This will usually correct the problem.	4
2. If after working with your installer or service technician the problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction, please let us know either by writing to us at:	4
Your dryer is intended for	5
Importance and meaning of symbols	5
9 WARNING	5
warning	5
9 CAUTION	5
caution	5
NOTICE:	5
Tip:	5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	6
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS	6
WARNING	6
WARNING	6
WARNING	7
WARNING	7
Introduction to your new dryer	7
9 WARNING	7
risk of fire, electric shock or injury	7
Standard features and helpful information	7
Special features	7
Environmentally friendly use of your dryer	7
Dimensions and clearances required	8
Installation for best performance	8
9 CAUTION	8
do not install the dryer:	8
Appliance dimensions	8
Length of power cord and drain hose	8
Minimum clearances	8
Installation Instructions	10
Introduction	10
9 WARNING	10
Risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons	10
9 CAUTION	10
Before installing the dryer	10
9 CAUTION	10
Waste disposal	10
9 WARNING	10
Warnings for children	10
9 WARNING	10
To avoid risk of injury or death, do the following	10
Parts provided with your dryer	11
NOTICE:	11
Accessories for your appliance	11
Installation - step by step	11
1. Unpack the dryer.	11
2. Remove all objects from the dryer drum.	11
3. Check the dryer for visible damage.	11
4. Position the dryer near the installation location.	11
5. Disconnect the power cord and drain hose from their clips on the back of the dryer.	11
9 CAUTION	11
NOTICE:	11
6. Connect the outlet end of the drain hose to a standpipe or other drain inlet. Examples are shown below.	12
9 CAUTION	12
appliance damage could occur if drain water flows back into the appliance	12
1. Fasten the dryer drain hose to the washer drain/elbow as shown in picture “A”. Secure with plastic ties supplied.	12
9 CAUTION	12
2. Place drain hose assembly into standpipe as shown in picture “B”.	12
NOTICE:	12
NOTICES	12
Electrical Connections	13
NOTICE:	13
9 WARNING	13
electric shock	13
9 WARNING	13
Electric Shock	13
To reduce the risk of electrical shock:	13
9 WARNING	13
Electric shock	13
1. Unplug the current power cord being used from the outlet/receptacle.	14
2. To disconnect and/or reconnect a new power cord you must remove the top cover of the appliance as shown below.	14
A. Remove the two T20 torx head screws.	14
B. Push the top cover toward the rear of the appliance and lift up.	14
3. Open the connection box toward the rear of the appliance by removing the T20 torx head screw fastening the cover.	14
4. Remove the 4-wire power cord (as supplied):	14
A. Remove the 3 Philips screws (2 labeled L and one labeled N).	14
B. Remove the green grounding screw PE (T20 torx).	14
NOTICE:	14
5. Loosen the strain relief clamp screw (Philips head) on rear of the connection box.	14
6. Pull the old power cord out of the connection box.	14
7. Install the new power cord back through the strain relief clamp.	14
NOTICE:	14
8. Ensure the terminal ends are long enough and are formed (bent) so that no part of them (wires or terminal ends) come in contact with connection box enclosure.	14
NOTICE:	14
9. Ensure the terminal ends are long enough and are formed (bent) so they will align with the terminal block fastening locations (screw holes).	14
10. Reinstall the 2 terminal block screws (Philips head) at locations L as shown below.	14
11. If the ground wire shown below from N to PE is not part of the 3-wire cord assembly you have it must be obtained/purchased separately and it must be installed.	14
12. Install the last terminal block screw (Philips) and 1 grounding screw (T20 torx) at locations N and PE.	14
13. Tighten the strain relief screw ensuring the power cord cannot be pulled out of the connection box but not so tight as cut the power cord insulation.	14
14. Reinstall the connection box cover making sure all wires are routed so they do not touch any part of the enclosure and are secure.	14
15. Reinstall the appliance top cover as previously described in “2” point above.	14
9 CAUTION	14
9 CAUTION	14
Leveling the dryer	14
1. Install the dryer on a level and solid surface, preferably in a corner of a room.	15
2. If the floor is uneven (or not level) adjust the dryer feet as required to level the dryer. Do not place anything under the dryer feet to help level the dryer.	15
3. Extend the dryer feet no more than is necessary. The more the feet are extended, the more vibration the dryer will experience. Start with the dryer feet turned all the way in and adjust each foot as necessary.	15
4. Use a bubble level to check the top of the dryer to make sure it is level side to side and front to rear.	15
5. Press down on each corner of the dryer top to make sure the dryer does not “wobble“. There should be no \	15
Check heating system	15
1. Check that the drum is empty.	15
2. Close the dryer door.	15
3. Switch the dryer to Extra Dry and then press the Start/Pause button.	15
4. After 3-5 minutes press the Start/Pause button and open the door.	15
Preparing to transport the dryer - step by step	15
1. Rotate the program selector to Off.	15
2. Pull out power supply plug.	15
3. Place any accessories in the drum.	15
4. Close the door and secure with adhesive tape.	15
5. Screw the height-adjustable feet of the dryer into the housing to prevent them from being damaged during transportation.	15
Getting to know your appliance	16
Control panel	16
Display area	17
Laundry	17
Preparing the laundry	17
NOTICE:	17
Sorting the laundry	17
Drying tips	17
Program selection table	18
Tip:	18
Program settings	19
Time Dry	19
Dry Level	19
Finished in	19
NOTICE:	19
Additional options	19
Low Heat	19
Wrinkle Block	19
Operating Instructions	20
9 WARNING	20
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury	20
Your new dryer	20
9 WARNING	21
before installing or using your dryer	21
Before using the dryer for the first time	21
1. Read these operating instructions carefully.	21
2. Check that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage specifications on the rating plate on the dryer, see top rear side of the dryer and/or rating plate label inside of the dryer door.	21
3. Remove all objects from the drum.	21
4. Check the dryer for visible damage. If damage found contact your dealer.	21
5. Wipe the inside of the drum with a damp cloth.	21
6. Check heating system. ~ Check heating system; Page 15	21
7. If the dryer does not work, switch the dryer to Off. Look in the Troubleshooting section of the operating instructions and find the fault. ~ Troubleshooting; Page 28	21
Temporary disconnection of the dryer	21
1. Turn off the circuit breaker.	21
2. Pull out the power supply plug if possible.	21
3. Clean the lint filter.	21
Using the program selector to choose a drying cycle	21
NOTICE:	21
Program selection	22
Selecting program settings and additional options	22
Loading the laundry	23
9 WARNING	23
risk of explosion	23
1. Check lint filter.	23
2. Load the laundry into the drum and close the door.	23
Tip:	23
Tips	23
Starting the program	23
1. Rotate program selector to the desired program. Select the program which corresponds to the laundry in the dryer from Program selection table. ~ Program selection table; Page 18	23
2. Press the Start/Pause button. Indicator lamp lights up and the cycle starts.	23
NOTICES	23
3. If required, select Low Heat by pressing the button. ~ Additional options; Page 19	24
4. If required, select Wrinkle Block by pressing the button. ~ Additional options; Page 19	24
Tip:	24
Indicator of program sequence	24
Childproof lock	24
NOTICE:	24
Selecting a different program	24
1. Press Start/Pause.	24
2. Select another program.	24
3. Press Start/Pause. The new drying cycle starts from the beginning.	24
Cancel program	24
1. Press Start/Pause.	24
2. Rotate the program selector to Off.	24
Program end	24
Removing laundry/switching the appliance off	24
1. Open the door and remove the laundry.	24
2. Turn the program selector to the Off position. Appliance is switched off and dryer light goes out.	24
3. Clean lint filter. ~ Cleaning the lint filter; Page 25	24
4. Close the door.	24
Tip:	24
Signal	24
Cleaning and care	25
9 WARNING	25
Risk of eXPlosion	25
9 CAUTION	25
Cleaning the housing and control panel	25
NOTICE:	25
Cleaning the lint filter	25
Tip:	25
1. Switch off the dryer. Rotate the program selector to Off.	25
9 CAUTION	25
2. Open the door.	25
3. Pull out filter.	25
4. Open the filter.	25
5. Remove fluff (run hand over filter).	25
6. Close the filter and re-insert it.	26
7. Close the door.	26
NOTICE:	26
Cleaning the heat exchanger	26
1. If the dryer is hot, run on Air fluff/No heat program to allow the dryer to cool down.	26
2. Residual water may escape, place an absorbent cloth under the maintanance flap.	26
3. Unlock the maintanance flap and open it completely.	26
4. Turn both locking levers towards each other.	26
5. Pull out the heat exchanger cap.	26
6. Remove the heat exchanger.	26
NOTICE:	26
7. Rinse the heat exchanger and the cap on all sides with a jet of water to completely remove all of the fluff.	26
8. Remove any fluff from the seals on the dryer and heat exchanger.	27
9. Allow the cap and the heat exchanger to dry fully.	27
10. First insert the heat exchanger, then the cap.	27
11. Turn back both locking levers.	27
12. Close the maintanance flap until it locks into position.	27
13. Look in the Troubleshooting table also to reset the maintenance indication. ~ Troubleshooting; Page 28	27
Cleaning the moisture sensors	27
1. Open the door.	27
2. The deposit on the sensors can easily be removed by wiping the sensors (the two bars next to the lint filter) with a cloth and a little white vinegar.	27
NOTICE:	27
Cleaning the lint filter area	27
Maintenance of drain hose	27
NOTICE:	27
Troubleshooting	28
Introduction	28
NOTICE:	28
9 WARNING	28
Risk of injury to skin	28
9 WARNING	28
Risk of electric shock! explosion hazard	28
1. Set program selector to the Off.	28
2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.	28
3. Call customer service. ~ Customer service; Page 4	28
Troubleshooting	28
NOTICE:	28
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY	30

Match case Limit results 1 per page

▯

Use optimum load!

Utilize the maximum amount of laundry for the

appropriate cycle. However, do not exceed loads.

▯

Clean filter!

Clean the lint filter before or after each drying process.

Cleaning the lint filter; Page 25

▯

Air inlet on the dryer!

Do not cover or allow any articles/items to restrict the

air inlet on the front of the dryer.

▯

Energy-saving mode!

The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes

and

Start/

Pause flashes. To activate the display, press

any button.

Energy-saving mode is not activated if a program is

running.

Dimensions and clearances required

Installation for best performance

CAUTION

DO NOT INSTALL THE DRYER:

▯

outdoors,

▯

in an environment with dripping water,

▯

near flammable materials,

▯

in rooms which are at risk of frost,

▯

in rooms which may contain gas or other fuels,

▯

on carpets.

The dryer should be installed in an open area with no

restrictions to ambient air for the best drying results.

Space allowances to fully open the door should also be

considered.

Do not operate the dryer at temperatures above 95

(35

C) or below 41

F (5

C). Low temperatures affect

the drying process and may prolong the drying times.

The installation surface (floor) must be level and

structurally sound. Using the bubble level and the height-

adjustable feet installed on the appliance, level the

appliance side to side and front to back.

Appliance dimensions

Length of power cord and drain hose

Minimum clearances

Closet: Stacked

Label Dimension

U.S.

Inches

Metric

Width

23.6

Depth (to front of door)

63.5

Height (minimum)

Height (maximum)

33.2

84.3

86.4

Side clearance

(door open 180

°)

40.6

Depth (door open 90

°)

42.9

109

To Left*

To Right*

U.S.

Inches

Metric

U.S.

Inches

Metric

Power Cord

106.7

152.4

Drain Hose

193

139.7

* Facing the front of the dryer