Westinghouse Clothes Dryer

Contents

• Important Safety Instructions
• Drying Guide
• Installation Instructions
• Quick 5 Step Operating Guide
• Useful Hints
• Troubleshooting & Accessories
• Technical Data
• Warranty Card

Important Safety Instructions

Dryer Safety

Failure to follow these safety instructions could damage the dryer or your clothes. You may then not be covered by warranty for this damage.

Only plug this appliance directly into an AC power supply, which is properly earthed and has the correct voltage. See the serial number sticker located on the top of the door opening for voltage information.

CAUTION: If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture. For safety reasons, we strongly advise against the use of double adaptors, extension cords or power boards.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

IMPORTANT:

• If the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the Manufacturer, Authorised Service Agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• These dryers are for drying clothes, towels and linen at home. Do not use them for any other purpose.
• Lint must not be allowed to accumulate around the tumble dryer.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.

Fire Hazards

Some fabrics are not suitable for tumble drying. The following MUST NOT be placed in your dryer due to the risk of a fire or an explosion:

• Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil, cooking oil, suntan oil, linseed oil, salad oil, lubrication oil or grease. Oil affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to ignite. Piling, stacking, or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping and create a fire hazard. If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil, or have been contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer, they should first be washed in hot water with extra detergent - this will reduce, but not eliminate the hazard. The 'cool down' cycle of tumble dryers should be used to reduce the temperature of the items. They should not be removed from the tumble dryer or piled while hot.
• Items that have previously been cleaned in, washed in, or spotted with petrol/gasoline, industrial chemicals used only for cleaning, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances. Highly flammable substances commonly found around the house include acetone, (nail polish remover) denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
• Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like materials. Foam rubber materials can produce fire by spontaneous combustion when heated.
• Rubber-backed articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, rubber boots and rubber-coated sports shoes.

For your safety, and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion, DO NOT store or use petrol or other inflammable vapours and liquids near your dryer.

Lint Build-Up is a Fire Hazard

A clean lint filter reduces drying times, saves energy and avoids overheating. Overheating may also damage your clothes.

What happens if I forget to clean the lint filter?

[Diagram showing drying time increasing with number of usages of an unclean lint filter]

The lint filter is located at the front of your dryer at the bottom of the door opening.

[Diagram of a clothes dryer with the lint filter location indicated]

You must clean this lint filter after every load.

Cleaning the Lint Filter

1. To remove the lint filter, open the door and press the two pads together. Pull the lint filter out of the pocket.
2. Open apart the lint filter and wipe or peel off the lint.
3. Ensure the lint filter 'clicks' when replacing. Note: Lint filter can only be inserted one way.

• Never operate your dryer without the lint filter.
• Do not allow lint to build up around your dryer.
• A torn or damaged lint filter must be replaced immediately.
• Overloading can increase lint build-up because the airflow is reduced.

To avoid potential fire hazards, we recommend that you pay a qualified service technician to periodically clean your dryer. You must do this also when you change your mounting from upright to inverted, or vice versa.

Drying Guide

Your load, when dry, must not exceed the rated capacity.

• 4.5 kg for WDV457H3WB (See page 7 for a table of average weights of laundry items)

Always check your labels for the drying symbols which the International Care Labelling Code now uses.

[Diagrams of care labels: May be tumble dried, Normal drying (high temperature), Do Not Tumble Dry, Delicate drying (low temperature)]

• Permanent press and synthetics: Take out as soon as the dryer stops to reduce wrinkles.
• Woollen articles: Not recommended. Pull them to their original shape, then dry them flat.
• Woven and loop knit materials: May shrink, by varying amounts, depending on their quality. Do not use the 'hot' setting for these fabrics. Always stretch them out immediately after drying.
• Baby clothes and night gowns, acrylic clothing or sleepwear: Use only on the 'warm' setting.
• Rubber and plastics: Do not dry any items made from or containing rubber or plastics, such as aprons, bibs, babies' waterproof napkins, curtains, tablecloths, shower caps, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes, or rubber coated tennis shoes.
• Fibreglass: Not recommended. Glass particles left in the dryer could be picked up by your clothes the next time you use the dryer, and irritate your skin.

During the drying cycle, if you want to add or take out clothes, or check the dryness of the load, turn down the timer to 'Airing' for at least one minute before opening the door. This is to prevent scorching or possible self-combustion of the fabric.

Note: We strongly advise against the use of fabric conditioners of the sheet type that are added to the clothes in the drum. These products may lead to rapid blockage of the lint filter and inefficient operation of your dryer.

Installation Instructions

You can choose to put your dryer:

• On the floor.
• On a work bench.
• On a wall, upside down or upright, using the included mounting kit.

The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer in such a way that a full opening of the tumble dryer door is restricted.

[Diagram of a clothes dryer with labels for Time Control, Temperature Control, Safety Door Button, Door Handle, Door, Exhaust Grille]

If you choose to use the optional vent kit, the exhaust grille at the front of the dryer will need to be replaced with the outlet cover from the back of the dryer. Gently prise open the grille, using a thin bladed tool. Next, remove the cover from the back and clip it into the grille space at the front. The exhaust grille is not required when using a vent kit.

[Diagram showing Mains Cable, Air Inlet Duct, Outlet Cover]

You can position the vent kit at the back of the dryer to remove air sideways.

[Diagram showing airflow from the back of the dryer]

The exhaust grille has a range of positions, which allows you to select the optimum exhaust air angle. Simply hold the grille and rotate it until it hits the built-in stop.

[Diagram showing a removable exhaust grille]

Do not install your dryer in a cupboard or small un-vented laundry unless you are using a venting kit.

There are 2 VENTING OPTIONS:

• Front
• Rear - using a venting kit (optional extra)

Venting Kit (Optional Extra)

• DVK005K - Through the wall
• DVK006 - Universal flexible hose

Important: Use only kits approved by Electrolux Home Products Pty. Ltd. with your dryer. Contact the Electrolux Home Products Pty. Ltd. Spare Parts Centre for the list of approved kits. The exhaust duct must not exceed 2 metres in length at 100mm diameter. If connecting the dryer to a common ducting system, safety advice should be requested from the manufacturer.

Inlet and outlet points need clear airflow to prevent overheating, so ensure there is adequate ventilation (i.e. open window or external door).

If a venting kit is used and the exhaust is discharged out of the room, there must be adequate ventilation to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires, when operating the tumble dryer. This is not applicable where a venting hose is directed to an open window. The exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.

Quick 5 Step Operating Guide

1. Load your dryer loosely until it is no more than TWO THIRDS FULL. Clothes must tumble freely in a dryer. Don't cram them in. Wet clothes fluff up when dry.

Overloading will:

• Reduce efficiency
• Increase drying time
• Increase the risk of creasing

Do not load clothes or other articles which are dripping wet into your dryer.

2. Select one of the two (2) temperature settings.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

• 'Warm' for delicate items which can shrink, such as synthetics, underwear, etc.
• 'Hot' for heavy, durable items such as towels and flannelette sheets.

[Diagram of the temperature and time controls]

3. Select the drying time. Turn the knob control in the direction of the arrow only (clockwise). Turning the knob in the opposite direction (counter-clockwise) will damage the timer. This damage will not be covered by product warranty.
4. Switch On. The dryer will not operate unless the safety button on the door is fully pressed in.
5. Clean Lint Filter. After every load, clean the lint filter located at the front of your dryer to reduce drying times and avoid overheating.

STANDARD FEATURES

• Reversing Action: The drum is designed to turn one minute in each direction, clockwise and anti-clockwise. This reduces tangling and gives more even drying in a shorter time.
• Cooling Down: At the end of the drying cycle, there is automatically a time of no heat, to cool down the load and minimise creasing.

Useful Hints

• Never tumble dry the following: Delicate items such as net curtains, woollen, silk, fabric with metal trim, nylon tights, bulky materials such as anoraks, blankets, eiderdown sleeping bags, feather quilts and any item containing rubber foam or materials similar to foam rubber.
• Do not place in your dryer undergarments such as bras and corsets that contain metal reinforcements. Your dryer may be damaged if metal parts were to come loose from the garment. Place such items in a bag designed for this purpose.
• For nylon socks and other small light items, place them in a bag designed for this purpose. This will stop these items being caught in the lint filter cavity.
• Check and empty pockets. Clips, pens, nails and pins can damage both the dryer and your clothes. Other items such as matches or cigarette lighters will cause a fire.
• Close all press studs, hooks, eyes and zips that may catch on something else. Tie all belts and apron strings to prevent tangling.
• The laundry must be thoroughly spun before tumble drying.
• Easy-care items eg shirts, should be briefly pre-spun before drying (depending on the crease resistance approximately 30 seconds).
• To avoid static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers.
• Remove the laundry when the dryer has finished drying.
• Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and saves energy.
• Clothes or towels containing sand or grit should be washed first.

To help you, here is a list of the average weights of some common laundry items:

• Drying time will depend on fabric type and construction, load size and wetness. Save time and money and always spin the load as dry as possible in your washing machine.
• Drying time will also be affected by voltage fluctuations, room temperature and humidity. Clothes will dry more slowly on a cool or humid day.
• For best results, sort the load according to fabric types. Such as heavy items which may take longer to dry, e.g. towels, flannelette sheets etc, than ones which dry quickly, e.g. poly/cotton shirts and sheets.
• Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured items such as towels as lint will show on the dark clothes.
• Note: Some fabrics will collect lint from other clothes and items. Separate the lint 'givers' and the lint 'collectors' to minimise this problem. Clothes that give lint include towels, nappies, chenille. Clothes that collect lint include corduroy, synthetics and permanent press garments.
• If individual items are still damp after drying, set a 30 minute post drying time. This will be necessary particularly for multilayered items (eg collars, pockets, etc).
• Always clean the lint filter - this will reduce drying time and save you money.

Troubleshooting & Accessories

Check the points listed here before you call for help, and make sure that you have followed the Important Safety Information on pages 3 & 4.

If you can't start your dryer, check these probable causes:

• Plug is not firmly in socket, or power not turned on.
• You have blown a fuse. Check that power point with another appliance.
• You have not closed the dryer door or pushed in the door safety switch button.
• You have not turned the control knob to the setting you want.

If your clothes are still wet:

• The selected drying time was insufficient. Turn the control knob to a longer time setting.
• Longer time may be needed when the room temperature is 10°C or less.
• Check that the lint filter is not blocked.
• Check to see that you have read all the instructions carefully.

Contact the Service Centre if you are still having problems. Write down the model and serial numbers and the date of purchase before you ring. The Service Centre will need this information.

Important

To operate efficiently, the clothes dryer must have an unrestricted air supply and exhaust ventilation. Service calls resulting from installation where ventilation is restricted are not covered by warranty. THE COST OF THIS TYPE OF CALL WILL BE CHARGED TO THE CUSTOMER.

Should you require further instructions in the use and care of your clothes dryer, please contact the CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE on the phone numbers listed:

• Australia: 1300 363 640 (8am to 7pm EST & 8pm EDST Monday to Friday)
• New Zealand: (09) 573 2384 (8am to 5pm Monday to Friday)

If you have a warranty or spare parts enquiry, you should call the number listed on page 11.

Accessories

You can buy both the venting kits and the stacking kit (as mentioned on page 5) from your local appliance shop or Electrolux Home Products Pty. Ltd. Spare Parts Distributor.

Technical Data

Electrolux Warranty

FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

APPLIANCE: WESTINGHOUSE DRYER

This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product warranties for Westinghouse Appliances. It is an important document. Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should there be a manufacturing defect in your Appliance. This warranty is in addition to other rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.

1. In this warranty:

• (a) 'ACL' or 'Australian Consumer Law' means Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010;
• (b) 'Appliance' means any Electrolux product purchased by you and accompanied by this document;
• (c) 'ASC' means Electrolux's authorised serviced centres;
• (d) 'Westinghouse' is the brand controlled by Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd of 163 O'Riordan Street, Mascot NSW 2020, ABN 51 004 762 341 in respect of Appliances purchased in Australia and Electrolux (NZ) Limited (collectively "Electrolux") of 3-5 Niall Burgess Road, Mount Wellington, in respect of Appliances purchased in New Zealand;
• (e) 'Warranty Period' means the period specified in clause 3 of this warranty;
• (f) 'you' means the purchaser of the Appliance not having purchased the Appliance for re-sale, and 'your' has a corresponding meaning.

2. Application: This warranty only applies to new Appliances, purchased and used in Australia or New Zealand and is in addition to (and does not exclude, restrict, or modify in any way) other rights and remedies under a law to which the Appliances or services relate, including any non-excludable statutory guarantees in Australia and New Zealand.

3. Warranty Period: Subject to these terms and conditions, this warranty continues for in Australia for a period of 24 months and in New Zealand for a period of 24 months, following the date of original purchase of the Appliance.

4. Repair or replace warranty: During the Warranty Period, Electrolux or its ASC will, at no extra charge if your Appliance is readily accessible for service, without special equipment and subject to these terms and conditions, repair or replace any parts which it considers to be defective. Electrolux may, in its absolute discretion, choose whether the remedy offered for a valid warranty claim is repair or replacement. Electrolux or its ASC may use refurbished parts to repair your Appliance. You agree that any replaced Appliances or parts become the property of Electrolux.

5. Travel and transportation costs: Subject to clause 7, Electrolux will bear the reasonable cost of transportation, travel and delivery of the Appliance to and from Electrolux or its ASC. Travel and transportation will be arranged by Electrolux as part of any valid warranty claim.

6. Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty.

7. Exclusions: You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship. This warranty does not cover:

• (a) light globes, batteries, filters or similar perishable parts;
• (b) parts and Appliances not supplied by Electrolux;
• (c) cosmetic damage which does not affect the operation of the Appliance;
• (d) damage to the Appliance caused by:
• (i) negligence or accident;
• (ii) misuse or abuse, including failure to properly maintain or service;
• (iii) improper, negligent or faulty servicing or repair works done by anyone other than an Electrolux authorised repairer or ASC;
• (iv) normal wear and tear;
• (v) power surges, electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply;
• (vi) incomplete or improper installation;
• (vii) incorrect, improper or inappropriate operation;
• (viii) insect or vermin infestation;
• (ix) failure to comply with any additional instructions supplied with the Appliance;
• In addition, Electrolux is not liable under this warranty if:
• (a) the Appliance has been, or Electrolux reasonably believes that the Appliance has been, used for purposes other than those for which the Appliance was intended, including where the Appliance has been used for any non-domestic purpose;
• (b) the Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in writing;
• (c) the Appliance's serial number or warranty seal has been removed or defaced

8. How to claim under this warranty: To enquire about claiming under this warranty, please follow these steps:

• (a) carefully check the operating instructions, user manual and the terms of this warranty;
• (b) have the model and serial number of the Appliance available;
• (c) have the proof of purchase (e.g. an invoice) available;
• (d) telephone the numbers shown below.

9. Australia: For Appliances and services provided by Electrolux in Australia: Electrolux goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the Appliance repaired or replaced if the Appliance fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. 'Acceptable quality' and 'major failure' have the same meaning as referred to in the ACL.

10. New Zealand: For Appliances and services provided by Electrolux in New Zealand, the Appliances come with a guarantee by Electrolux pursuant to the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act, the Sale of Goods Act and the Fair Trading Act. Where the Appliance was purchased in New Zealand for commercial purposes the Consumer Guarantee Act does not apply.

11. Confidentiality: You accept that if you make a warranty claim, Electrolux and its agents including ASC may exchange information in relation to you to enable Electrolux to meet its obligations under this warranty.

Important Notice

Before calling for service, please ensure that the steps listed in clause 8 above have been followed.