Westinghouse Tumble Dryer User Manual

1. Safety Information

Before installation and use, carefully read supplied instructions. Manufacturer not responsible for incorrect installation/use causing injury or damage. Always keep instructions with appliance.

• Read the supplied instructions.
• Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials. The appliance contains flammable gas, propane (R290). Keep fire and ignition sources away. Be careful not to damage the refrigerant circuit.

1.1 Children and Vulnerable People Safety

WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

• Appliance can be used by children aged 8+ and persons with reduced capabilities if supervised and understand hazards.
• Children between 3-8 years and persons with extensive disabilities must be kept away unless supervised.
• Children under 3 years must be kept away unless supervised.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away when the door is open.
• Activate child safety device if available.
• Children must not perform cleaning/maintenance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

• Do not change appliance specification.
• Can be installed freestanding or under a kitchen counter (refer to Installation Instruction).
• Do not install behind a lockable door, sliding door, or door with opposite hinge preventing full opening.
• Ventilation opening in base must not be covered.
• WARNING: Appliance must not be supplied via external switching device (timer) or connected to a circuit switched on/off by utility.
• Connect mains plug only at end of installation. Ensure plug is accessible.
• Ensure good air ventilation to avoid back flow of unwanted gases.
• WARNING: Do not install in an environment with no air exchange.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings clear in enclosure or built-in structure.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• If power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer, Authorized Service Centre, or qualified persons.
• Do not exceed maximum load of 9 kg.
• Do not use if items are soiled with industrial chemicals.
• Wipe away lint or packaging debris.
• Do not run without a filter. Clean lint filter before/after each use.
• Do not dry unwashed items.
• Items soiled with cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes should be washed in hot water with extra detergent before drying.
• Items like foam rubber, shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber-backed articles, clothes/pillows with foam rubber pads should not be dried.
• Fabric softeners only as specified by manufacturer.
• Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously due to oxidation creating heat. Piling/stacking prevents heat escape, creating fire hazard.
• If fabrics with vegetable/cooking oil or hair care products are unavoidable, wash in hot water with extra detergent first.
• Remove objects that could cause fire ignition (lighters, matches).
• WARNING: Never stop dryer before cycle end unless items are quickly removed and spread out to dissipate heat.
• Before maintenance, deactivate appliance and disconnect mains plug.

2. Conditions of Use

Appliance intended for household and similar applications such as:

• Farm houses
• Hotels, motels, bed & breakfast, residential environments
• Communal use in blocks of flats or launderettes

3. Safety Instructions

3.1 Installation

WARNING! Risk of fire / Flammable materials.

• Remove all packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow installation instructions.
• Do not install in environment with no air exchange. Contains flammable gas R290. Keep fire/ignition sources away.
• Take care when moving; it is heavy. Use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install/use where temperature is below 5°C or above 35°C.
• Floor must be flat, stable, heat resistant, and clean.
• Ensure air circulation between appliance and floor.
• Always keep appliance vertical when moving.
• Rear surface must be against a wall.
• Check leveling with a spirit level and adjust feet if necessary.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings clear in enclosure or built-in structure.

3.2 Electrical Connection

WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock.

• Connect mains plug only at end of installation. Ensure plug is accessible.
• Appliance must be earthed.
• Ensure rating plate parameters are compatible with mains power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters or extension cables.
• Do not pull mains cable to disconnect; pull the plug.
• Do not touch mains cable or plug with wet hands.

3.3 Use

WARNING! Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage.

Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials. Appliance contains flammable gas R290. Keep fire/ignition sources away. Be careful not to damage refrigerant circuit.

• For household (indoors) use only.
• Do not dry damaged items with padding/fillings.
• If laundry washed with stain remover, perform additional rinse cycle.
• Dry only fabrics suitable for tumble drying. Refer to item label.
• Do not drink or prepare food with condensed/distilled water.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes.

3.4 Internal Lighting

WARNING! Risk of injury.

• Visible LED radiation; do not look directly into beam.
• To replace internal lighting, contact Authorized Service Center.

3.5 Care and Cleaning

WARNING! Risk of injury or damage.

Warning: Risk of fire / Flammable materials. Appliance contains flammable gas R290. Keep fire/ignition sources away. Be careful not to damage refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use water spray and steam.
• Clean with a moist soft cloth. Use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, pads, solvents, or metal objects.
• Be careful when cleaning to prevent damage to the cooling system.

3.6 Compressor

WARNING! Risk of damage.

Compressor system filled with agent free from fluoro-chloro-hydrocarbons. System must stay tight to prevent leakage.

3.7 Service

• To repair, contact Authorized Service Center.
• Use original spare parts only.

3.8 Disposal

WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

Warning: Risk of fire / Risk of material damage and damage to the appliance.

• Disconnect from mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off mains electrical cable and dispose of it.
• Contact municipal authority for correct disposal of appliance containing flammable gas (R290).
• Remove door catch to prevent children/pets becoming trapped.
• Dispose of appliance according to local requirements for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

4. Product Description

Diagram showing the tumble dryer components:

• 1. Water container
• 2. Control panel
• 3. Internal light
• 4. Appliance door
• 5. Filter
• 6. Rating plate
• 7. Airflow slots
• 8. Heat Exchanger lid
• 9. Heat Exchanger cover
• 10. Adjustable feet

Note: The door is reversible for ease of loading or installation. (See installation instruction).

5. Control Panel

Diagram of the control panel:

• 1. Program knob
• 2. Display
• 3. Time Dry touch button
• 4. Start/Pause touch button
• 5. Delay Start touch button
• 6. Extra Anticrease touch button
• 7. Reverse Plus touch button
• 8. Dryness Level touch button
• 9. On/Off button

Press touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves. Keep control panel clean and dry.

5.1 Display Symbols

6. Program Table

¹⁾ Maximum weight refers to dry items.

²⁾ For fabric mark meaning see chapter HINTS AND TIPS: Preparing the laundry.

³⁾ Eco Cotton program is the reference program for Energy Label, tested according to AS/NZS2442.2.

7. Options

7.1 Dryness Level

Increases laundry dryness. 3 options:

• Extra Dry
• Cupboard Dry
• Iron Dry

7.2 Reverse Plus

Increases drum reversing frequency to reduce twisting and entanglement. Improves drying uniformity and reduces creases. Recommended for large/long items.

7.3 Extra Anticrease

Extends anti-crease phase by 60 minutes at cycle end. Reduces creases. Laundry can be removed during this phase.

7.4 Time Dry

Set program duration from 10 minutes to 2 hours. Duration relates to laundry quantity.

Recommendation: Set short duration for small quantities or single items.

Time Drying Recommendation:

7.5 Time Dry on Wool Program

Option for Wool program to adjust final dryness level.

7.6 Options Table

¹⁾ Together with the program, you can set 1 or more options. To activate or deactivate them, press the related touch button.

8. Settings

Control Panel Layout:

• A. Time Dry touch button
• B. Start/Pause touch button
• C. Delay Start touch button
• D. Extra Anticrease touch button
• E. Reverse Plus touch button
• F. Dryness Level touch button

8.1 Child Lock Function

Prevents children playing with the appliance during operation. Touch buttons are locked, only On/Off button is unlocked.

Activating the child lock function:

1. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance.
2. Press and hold touch button (D) for a few seconds; the icon "?" will flash on the display.

To deactivate: Press and hold the same touch buttons for a few seconds; the icon "?" will show on the display. This function remains enabled even after the appliance is switched off.

8.2 Favourite

Configure and memorize programs and options in appliance memory.

To memorize your configuration:

1. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance.
2. Set the program and available options.
3. Press button (E) for some seconds. Sound and display message confirm memorization.

To activate your memorized configuration:

1. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance.
2. Use the program knob to set the Favourite position. Previously memorized configuration will be restored.

8.3 Water Container Indicator

Indicator is on by default. It lights up when the program is completed or when the water container needs emptying.

If a draining kit is installed, the appliance automatically drains water. In this case, deactivate the water container indicator.

Deactivating the water container indicator:

1. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance.
2. Wait approx. 8 seconds.
3. Press and hold touch buttons (A) and (C) simultaneously.

Display shows "Off" or "On". After 5 seconds, it returns to normal mode.

8.4 Adjustment of Default Dryness Setting

Entering this mode changes the default remaining moisture degree to the next value (e.g., previously set '2' changes to '1').

To change default remaining moisture degree:

1. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance.
2. Use the program knob to set any program.
3. Wait approx. 8 seconds.
4. Press and hold buttons (E) and (D) simultaneously.

Indicators show:

• - maximum dryness
• - more dry laundry
• - standard dry laundry

5. Press and hold buttons (E) and (D) again until the correct level indicator is on.

If display returns to normal mode during setting, press and hold (E) and (D) again to re-enter the mode.

6. After 5 seconds, display returns to normal mode.

8.5 Buzzer On/Off

Enable or disable the buzzer at the end of the program.

Error warning beeps (critical faults) are not disabled.

• To disable buzzer: Press and hold (E) and (F) for approx. 2 seconds. Icon "?" will show on display.
• To re-enable buzzer: Press and hold (E) and (F) for approx. 2 seconds. Icon "?" will show on display.

9. Before First Use

Rear drum packaging is removed automatically on first activation. Some noise may be heard.

To unlock rear drum locks:

1. Switch on the appliance.
2. Set any program.
3. Press the Start/Pause button. Drum rotates, rear drum locks deactivate.

Before drying items:

• Clean the tumble dryer drum with a moist cloth.
• Start a 1-hour program with moist laundry.

Note: A slightly higher sound level may occur during the first 3-5 minutes of the drying cycle due to compressor startup. This is normal for compressor-powered appliances.

10. Daily Use

10.1 Start a Program Without Delay Start

1. Prepare and load laundry.

CAUTION! Ensure laundry does not get caught between the door and rubber seal when closing.

2. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance.
3. Set the correct program and options for the load. Display shows program duration.

Note: Real drying time depends on load quantity/composition, room temperature, and laundry humidity after spinning.

4. Press the Start/Pause touch button. Program starts.

10.2 Starting the Program with Delay Start

1. Set the correct program and options for the load.
2. Press the delay start button repeatedly until the desired delay time is shown.

Delay start can be set from 30 minutes to 20 hours.

3. Press the Start/Pause touch button. Display shows delay countdown. Program starts when countdown is complete.

10.3 Change a Program

1. Press the on/off button to deactivate the appliance.
2. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance.
3. Set the program.

10.4 At the End of the Program

When program is completed:

• Intermittent acoustic signal operates.
• Display shows "End".
• Indicator blinks.
• Indicators Filter and Tank may come on.
• Start/Pause indicator is on.

The appliance continues with the anticrease phase for approx. 30 minutes (or more if Extra Anticrease option was set). This phase reduces creasing.

Laundry can be removed before anticrease phase completion. For best results, remove when phase is almost completed.

When anticrease phase is completed:

• Display still shows "End".
• Indicator is off.
• Indicators Filter and Tank remain on.
• Start/Pause indicator goes off.

To finish:

1. Press the on/off button to deactivate the appliance.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Remove the laundry.
4. Close the appliance door.

Possible causes of unsatisfactory drying results:

• Inadequate default dryness level settings.
• Room temperature too low or too high (optimal 18°C-25°C).

Always clean the filter and empty the water container when a program is completed.

10.5 Stand-by Function

To reduce energy consumption, the appliance automatically deactivates:

• After 5 minutes if the program is not started.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the program.

11. Hints and Tips

11.1 Preparing the Laundry

Clothes often become kneaded and tangled after washing, making drying inefficient. For proper airflow and even drying, shake and load clothes one by one.

To assure proper drying process:

• Close zips.
• Close fasteners of duvet covers.
• Do not dry ties or ribbons loose; tie them first.
• Remove all items from pockets.
• Turn items with cotton internal layer inside out (cotton layer outwards).
• Always set the program suitable for the laundry type.
• Do not mix light and dark colors.
• Use suitable programs for cottons, jersey, knitwear to reduce shrinkage.
• Do not exceed maximum load stated.
• Dry only laundry suitable for tumble drying (refer to fabric label).
• Do not dry large and small items together; small items can get trapped and remain wet.
• Shake large clothes/fabrics before loading to avoid moist spots.

Fabric Label Guide:

12. Care and Cleaning

12.1 Cleaning the Filter

CAUTION! Avoid water. Throw away lint in dustbin.

Regularly cleaning the filter ensures best drying performance. A clogged filter leads to longer cycles and increased energy consumption. Clean with hand or vacuum cleaner.

Steps for cleaning the filter:

1. Locate filter.
2. Pull filter out.
3. Open filter.
4. Remove lint.
5. Clean filter.
6. Reinsert filter.

If necessary, remove fluff from filter socket and gasket using a vacuum cleaner.

12.2 Emptying the Water Container

Steps for emptying the water container:

1. Locate water container.
2. Pull out water container.
3. Empty water container.
4. Reinsert water container.

Note: Water from the container can be used as distilled water (e.g., for steam ironing). Remove dirt residues with a filter before use.

12.3 Cleaning the Condenser

Steps for cleaning the condenser:

1. Locate condenser cover.
2. Open condenser cover.
3. Remove filter/cover.
4. Clean filter/cover.
5. Remove condenser.
6. Clean condenser.
7. Reinsert condenser.
8. Close condenser cover.
9. Reinsert filter/cover.

12.4 Cleaning the Drum

CAUTION! Do not touch metal surface with bare hands. Wear protective gloves. Clean carefully.

WARNING! Disconnect appliance before cleaning.

Use standard neutral soap detergent for drum interior and lifters. Dry with a soft cloth.

CAUTION! Do not use abrasive materials or steel wool.

12.5 Cleaning the Control Panel and Housing

Use standard neutral soap detergent. Clean with a moist cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.

CAUTION! Do not use furniture cleaning agents or corrosive agents.

12.6 Cleaning the Airflow Slots

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove fluff from airflow slots.

13. Troubleshooting

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

13.1 Error Codes

Appliance does not start or stops during operation. First try to find a solution in the table. If problem persists, contact Authorized Service Center.

WARNING! Deactivate appliance before checking.

In case of major problems, acoustic signals operate, display shows error code, and Start/Pause button flashes:

If display shows other error codes, deactivate/activate appliance. If problem continues, contact Authorized Service Center.

13.2 Troubleshooting Table

¹⁾ After maximum 5 hours, program ends automatically.

²⁾ Some areas may remain humid when drying large items (e.g., bed sheets).

If drying results are not satisfactory:

• Set program was incorrect.
• Filter is clogged.
• Heat Exchanger is clogged.
• Too much laundry in appliance.
• Drum is dirty.
• Incorrect setting of conductivity sensor (see Settings - Adjustment of remaining laundry moisture degree).
• Airflow slots are clogged.
• Room temperature too low or too high.

14. Technical Data

15. Warranty

FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

APPLIANCE: WESTINGHOUSE DRYER

This document outlines product warranty terms and conditions for Westinghouse Appliances. Keep it with proof of purchase for future reference. This warranty is in addition to rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

1. Definitions:

• 'ACL' or 'Australian Consumer Law': Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
• 'Appliance': Any Electrolux product purchased with this document.
• 'ASC': Electrolux authorised service centres.
• 'Westinghouse': Brand controlled by Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd (Australia) or Electrolux (NZ) Limited (New Zealand).
• 'Warranty Period': Period specified in clause 3.
• 'You': Purchaser of the Appliance not for re-sale.

2. Application: Warranty applies to new Appliances purchased and used in Australia or New Zealand, in addition to other statutory rights.

3. Warranty Period: 24 months from the date of original purchase in Australia and New Zealand.

4. Repair or Replace Warranty: Electrolux or ASC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge, if accessible and subject to terms. Electrolux may choose repair or replacement. Refurbished parts may be used. Replaced appliances/parts become Electrolux property.

5. Travel and Transportation Costs: Electrolux will bear reasonable costs of transportation to/from Electrolux or ASC for valid warranty claims.

6. Proof of Purchase: Required for claims.

7. Exclusions: Claims only valid for faulty parts or workmanship. Warranty does not cover:

• Light globes, batteries, filters, perishable parts.
• Parts/Appliances not supplied by Electrolux.
• Cosmetic damage not affecting operation.
• Damage caused by: negligence, accident, misuse, abuse, improper maintenance/servicing, unauthorized repairs, normal wear and tear, power surges, electrical storms, incorrect power supply, improper installation, incorrect operation, insect/vermin infestation, failure to comply with instructions.

Electrolux is not liable if:

• Appliance used for non-domestic purposes.
• Appliance modified without authority.
• Serial number or warranty seal removed/defaced.

8. How to Claim:

• Check operating instructions, user manual, warranty terms.
• Have model and serial number available.
• Have proof of purchase available.
• Telephone the numbers provided.

9. Australia: Electrolux goods have guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. Entitled to replacement/refund for major failure, compensation for other foreseeable loss. Entitled to repair/replacement if appliance fails to be of acceptable quality and failure is not major.

10. New Zealand: Appliances have a guarantee under the Consumer Guarantees Act, Sale of Goods Act, Fair Trading Act. Consumer Guarantee Act does not apply for commercial purposes.

11. Confidentiality: Electrolux and agents may exchange information for warranty purposes.

Important Notice: Before calling for service, ensure steps in clause 8 have been followed.

Contact Information:

16. Environmental Concerns

Recycle materials with the ♻️ symbol. Put packaging in relevant containers for recycling. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with household waste. Return product to local recycling facility or contact municipal office.