This document is a user manual for the SHARP KD-NHH9S7GW2-EN Tumble Dryer, a home appliance designed for drying laundry.
Function Description
The SHARP KD-NHH9S7GW2-EN is a heat pump tumble dryer intended for household and indoor use. Its primary function is to dry fabrics that are labeled as suitable for drying. The dryer operates by accumulating water in a water tank during the drying process, which needs to be emptied after each use. Alternatively, an optional drain hose can be connected to directly drain the water outside. The appliance features a program selection knob for choosing desired drying programs and an electronic indicator with additional functions.
Important Technical Specifications
- Brand: SHARP
- Model name: KD-NHH9S7GW2-EN
- Type of Tumble Dryer: Heat Pump
- Rated capacity: 9 kg (dry laundry weight before washing)
- Dimensions:
- Height: Min: 845 mm / Max: 855 mm (adjustable feet extended)
- Width: 596 mm
- Depth: 609 mm
- Net weight:
- With plastic door: 45.4 kg
- With glass door: 47.8 kg
- Electrical Connection:
- Voltage: 220-240 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
- Power: 1000 W
- Requires a grounded socket with 16 Amperes fuse protection.
- Operating Temperature Range: +5°C to +35°C
- Refrigerant: R290
- Quantity of gas: 150 g
- ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential): 0
- GWP (Global Warning Potential): 3
- Minimum allowed room size for 150g propane: 18.75 m³
- Energy Efficiency Class: A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient) - This model is A++
- Annual Energy Consumption: 259 kWh (based on 160 drying cycles of the standard cotton program at full and partial load)
- Condensing Efficiency Class: B (G (least efficient) to A (most efficient))
- Sound Power Level: 65 dB(A) re 1 pW for the standard cotton program at full load.
- Built-in: No
Usage Features
The tumble dryer offers a variety of programs and auxiliary functions to cater to different laundry needs:
Drying Programs:
- Cotton Extra Dry: For thick and multi-layer cotton fabrics (towels, bedsheets, bathrobes) at high temperature, ready for closet.
- Cotton Cupboard Dry: For cotton pyjamas, underwear, tablecloths at high temperature, ready for closet.
- Cotton Iron Dry: For cotton laundry to prepare for ironing, will be damp.
- Synthetics Cupboard Dry: For synthetic shirts, t-shirts, blouses at lower temperature, ready for closet.
- Synthetics Iron Dry: For synthetic shirts, t-shirts, blouses at lower temperature, will be damp.
- Delicate: For thin clothes (shirts, blouses, silk garments) at low temperature, ready to wear.
- Time Drying: Adjustable from 20 to 200 minutes to reach desired drying level at low temperature.
- Baby Care: For delicate infant clothes at low temperature, ready to wear.
- Duvet: Specifically for drying duvets.
- Sport: For synthetic sport laundries (shorts, t-shirts) at low temperature.
- Mix: For cotton-synthetic mixed garments that do not discolour.
- Wool Refresh: Removes excess water from wool textiles with low temperature and gentle drum movements.
- Refresh: 10 to 120 minutes without hot air, for refreshing and eliminating odors.
- Express 34': Dries 1 kg of synthetic shirts spun at high speed in 34 minutes.
- Shirts 20': 2 to 3 shirts ready for ironing in 20 minutes.
Auxiliary Functions:
- Drying Level: Increases humidity level after drying by 3 levels (1, 2, 3) for desired dryness.
- Delicate Drying: Dries delicate fabrics for a longer time at a low temperature.
- Delay Start: Delays program start from 1 to 23 hours.
- Buzzer Cancel: Silences audible warnings.
- Time Drying: Allows manual selection of drying time when the knob is set to "Time Drying".
- Child Lock: Deactivates all keys to prevent program changes during operation. Activated by pressing "Anti Crease" and "Delicate" keys simultaneously for 3 seconds.
- Anti Crease: Automatically activates for 1 hour after a program ends if laundry is not removed, rotating the drum to prevent creases.
- Drum Light: LED light inside the drum that turns on automatically when the door is opened and off after a while. Not user-adjustable.
Display Symbols:
- Water tank warning indicator
- Lint filter cleaning warning indicator
- Heat exchanger cleaning warning indicator
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is crucial for the dryer's performance and longevity.
Cleaning and Care:
- Lint Filters: Must be cleaned after each use. If a layer obstructs the filter surface, wash with warm water and dry thoroughly before reinstalling.
- Water Tank: Must be emptied after each drying process. Do not remove the tank while the program is running. The condensed water is not suitable for human consumption.
- Heat Exchanger: Clean when the "Heat Exchanger cleaning" warning is displayed, or after every 30 drying processes, or once a month, even if the warning LED is not on. Caution: Do not clean with bare hands as exchanger fins are sharp.
- Humidity Sensor: Located inside the machine, detects laundry dryness. Clean the metal surfaces of the sensor 4 times a year using a soft cloth soaked in vinegar. Do not use metal tools.
- Inner Surface of the Loading Door: Clean all inner surfaces and the gasket with a soft, damp cloth after each drying process.
Safety Guidelines for Maintenance:
- Do not use industrial chemicals, solution agents, cleaning agents, or similar products for cleaning the dryer or sensors due to risk of fire and explosion.
- Unplug the dryer before any maintenance or cleaning.
Installation and Placement:
- The dryer must be installed on a stable and flat surface.
- Maintain at least 3 cm of space between the side and rear walls of the product and above if placing under a worktop.
- Ensure good air ventilation and a dust-free environment.
- Do not block ventilation grills on the plinth.
- The dryer should be placed against a wall.
- If placed on top of a washing machine, a special stacking kit is required, and the total weight (up to 150 kg loaded) must be supported by a solid floor. The washing machine must have the same capacity or above.
- The water discharge hose must be connected securely and not bent, folded, or stepped over, with a maximum height of 80 cm.
- Never remove the adjustable feet.
- Installation and repair should only be performed by an authorized repair agent.