Whirlpool AWZ 9995 - User Manual

The Whirlpool AWZ 9995 is a tumble dryer designed to efficiently dry various types of laundry. It features a program selector knob for choosing drying cycles, a "Départ (Pause)" button to start or pause the drying process, and several indicator lamps to provide status updates.

The dryer offers a range of drying programs tailored to different fabric types and desired dryness levels. These include programs for cotton, mixed fabrics, and delicate items, with options for "Cupboard dry +" (very dry), "Cupboard dry" (ready to put away), and "Iron dry" (slightly damp for ironing). There's also an "Airing" program for refreshing laundry without heat and a "Fixed duration" program for specific drying times (20', 40', 60').

Several options can be selected to customize the drying cycle:

Gentle (Délicat): Reduces drying intensity, recommended for delicate items.
Rapid (Coton intensif): Shortens drying duration, suitable for thin items of the same size.
Buzzer (Sonnerie): Emits a sound signal at the end of the drying cycle.
Anti-crease (Antifroissage plus): Prevents laundry from creasing for up to 12 hours after the cycle ends. This option cannot be selected with the Buzzer.
Delayed Start (Départ différé): Allows delaying the start of the drying cycle by 1 to 9 hours.

The dryer incorporates a "6th Sense" technology for overdry protection, which is active in humidity-controlled programs. This feature ensures laundry is not over-dried, helping to protect fabrics.

Important Technical Specifications

Capacity: 7 kg for cotton programs, 2.5 kg for synthetic and delicate programs.
Power: The document does not explicitly state power consumption but implies standard household electrical connection.
Dimensions: Not specified in the quick reference guide.
Noise Level: Not specified.
Drying Technology: Condenser dryer, as indicated by the need to empty a water container.
Safety Features: Child safety lock (details in the full instructions), automatic stop if the door is opened during a cycle.

Usage Features

Sorting Laundry:

Laundry should be sorted according to care symbols (do not tumble dry, suitable for low drying temperature, suitable for tumble drying), material thickness, type of material (cotton, synthetics), and desired degree of drying (cupboard dry, iron dry). Items like woollens, silk, delicate embroidery, and items with metallic decorations should not be tumble dried.

Preparing Laundry:

Ensure all fastenings are closed, pockets are empty, and turn laundry inside out. Remove any cigarette lighters.

Loading and Starting:

Open the door, place laundry loosely in the drum, and close the door. Select the desired drying program using the selector knob. Choose any additional options by pressing the corresponding buttons. Press the "Départ (Pause)" button to start the cycle.

Interrupting/Changing Program:

To interrupt, set the selector knob to "Fraîcheur" and press "Départ (Pause)". Wait 5 minutes before opening the door. To change a program, select the new program and press "Départ (Pause)" again.

End of Cycle:

At the end of the cycle, the "Fin" and "Antifroissage" indicator lamps light up. If the laundry is not removed immediately, the anti-crease cycle will operate for up to 60 minutes, rotating the drum periodically.

Maintenance Features

Filter Cleaning:

The lint filter must be cleaned at the end of every drying cycle. Open the door, pull out the filter, open it, and brush off lint with a soft brush or fingertips. Close the filter and push it back into place. The "Filtre" indicator lamp will light up if the filter needs cleaning.

Water Container Emptying:

The water container needs to be emptied at the end of every drying cycle. Pull out the container by the handle, empty it, and push it back into place. The "Réservoir" indicator lamp will light up if the container needs emptying.

Heat Exchanger Cleaning:

The heat exchanger should be cleaned at least once a month. Refer to the full instructions for detailed steps. The "Filtre" indicator lamp also signals if the heat exchanger needs cleaning.

Troubleshooting:

The guide provides a "How to proceed if..." section for common issues:

Drying too long/laundry not dry enough: Check if the correct program was selected, laundry was too wet (spin speed less than 1000 rpm), lint filter or heat exchanger are dirty, or room temperature is too high.
Dryer not operating: Check power supply (plug, fuse), if the door is properly closed, if a program was selected, and if "Départ (Pause)" was pressed.
Indicator lamps on (lint filter/water container): Clean the lint filter, empty the water container, and ensure both are correctly inserted.
Water droplets underneath dryer: Check if the heat exchanger is clean and correctly inserted, if fluff on seals has been wiped away, and if the water container is correctly inserted.

For persistent issues, users are advised to contact after-sales service, providing details like the nature of the fault, dryer type and model, and the service code.