FT M10 81Y EU - Tumble dryer WHIRLPOOL - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Whirlpool
Model	FT M10 81Y EU
Product Type	Freestanding Tumble Dryer
Drying Technology	Heat Pump Condenser
Capacity	10 kg
Energy Class	A++
Annual Energy Consumption	235 kWh
Dimensions (H x W x D)	85 x 60 x 64 cm
Weight	42 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Noise Level	65 dB(A)
Number of Programs	14
Key Programs	Cotton, Synthetic, Mix, Delicates, Wool, Rapid 40', Refresh
Special Features	Anti-crease, Start Delay, Child Lock, Moisture Sensor
Condenser Cleaning	Automatic cleaning with self-cleaning condenser technology
Water Tank Location	Top drawer (left or right)
Door Opening	Left hinged (reversible)
Control Type	Electronic with LED display
Warranty	2 years (parts and labor)
Manufacturer Website	www.whirlpool.com

Frequently Asked Questions - FT M10 81Y EU WHIRLPOOL

What is the capacity of the Whirlpool FT M10 81Y EU tumble dryer?

The capacity is 10 kg, suitable for large laundry loads.

How do I clean the condenser in this dryer?

This model features self-cleaning condenser technology; simply rinse the filter under running water when indicated.

What is the energy efficiency class of this dryer?

It is rated A++, ensuring low energy consumption.

Can I delay the start of a drying cycle?

Yes, you can set a start delay up to 24 hours using the control panel.

Does the dryer have a child lock feature?

Yes, it includes a child lock to prevent accidental changes during operation.

How do I empty the water tank?

Pull out the water tank drawer located at the top of the machine and empty it after each cycle.

What are the dimensions of this tumble dryer?

Dimensions are 85 x 60 x 64 cm (height x width x depth).

Can I reverse the door opening direction?

Yes, the door is reversible; refer to the manual for instructions.

Which drying programs are available?

There are 14 programs including Cotton, Synthetic, Mix, Delicates, Wool, Rapid 40', and Refresh.

What is the noise level of this dryer?

The noise level is approximately 65 dB(A) during operation.

USER MANUAL FT M10 81Y EU WHIRLPOOL

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Before using the appliance, carefully read the Safety Instructions.

CONTROL PANEL

1 ON/OFF button (Reset if long pressed) 2 Programme selection knob 3 Start/Pause

Options buttons*

4 Dryness level 5 Timed drying 6 Start delay 7 Rapid 8 Fresh care+ (Key lock if long pressed) 9 Cycle end

*Note: some models may have the wording in full instead of the icons

INDICATORS

Dryness level: Iron dry - Hanger dry - Cupboard dry - Extra dry

Cycle phase: Drying - Cool down - End of cycle

Empty water tank - Clean door filter: primary, secondary, Autoclean

Refer to troubleshooting section: Failure: Call after sales service. DEMO Demo mode

FIRST TIME USE

Make sure that the water tank is correctly inserted. Make sure that the drain hose on the back of the dryer is fixed correctly, either to the dryer's water tank, or to your domestic sewage system.

The dryer should be installed in a room with a temperature range of 20° to 23° C for optimum performance. However, it will function if the room is between 14 and 30° C. Before using your dryer, ensure that it has been in an upright position for at least 6 hours.

DAILY USE

Doing this will keep your machine working at its BEST! Remember to empty the water tank after each drying cycle. Remember to clean the filters after each drying cycle. (Refer to the section Care & Maintenance).

1. Open the door and load garments. Always refer to the instructions on clothing labels and the maximum loads indicated in the programme section. Empty pockets. Make sure garments do not get caught between the door and/or the door filter.
2. Close the door.
3. Press the On/Off button.
4. Select the programme according to the laundry type. Select the options, if necessary.
5. To start the cycle, press the Start/Pause button.
6. At the end of the drying cycle, a buzzer will beep. An indicator on the control panel signals the end of the cycle. Pull the load out immediately to prevent the formation of creases on the laundry.
7. Turn the machine off by pressing the On/Off button, open the door, and pull the clothing out. If the machine is not switched off manually, about fifteen minutes after the cycle ends, the appliance turns off automatically to save energy.

If this last stage is not carried out immediately, some machines and/or some programmes/options are equipped with the Crease Care system. For some hours after the end of drying, the drum rotates at regular intervals to prevent the formation of creases. In case of a power failure, it is necessary to press the Start/Pause button to restart the cycle.

OPENING THE DOOR DURING THE CYCLE

During operation, it is possible to open the door. After closing it, press the Start/Pause button again to restart the dryer.

PROGRAMS

Eco cotton kg Max* Time 215'

Standard cotton programme, suitable for drying normally wet cotton laundry. Most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying cotton laundry. The values on the Energy Label are based on this programme.

Mixed kg 4 Time 184'

This programme is ideal for drying cotton and synthetic fabrics together.

Bed linen kg Max* Time 240'

This programme is intended for drying cotton sheets.

Shirts kg 3 Time 137'

This is a programme for shirts made from cotton or cotton blend/synthetics.

Sport kg 4 Time 75'

For drying sports garments made of synthetics or cotton.

Duvet Time 179'

Programme intended to dry bulky garments, such as a single duvet.

Jeans kg 3 Time 135'

For drying cotton jeans-wear and garments made of robust cotton, like denim, such as trousers and jackets.

Easy ironing

This cycle allows to extend the fibres of garments thus making ironing and folding easier. Do not use in case of garments that are still wet. Suitable for small loads of cotton textiles or cotton blends.

Refresh

A short programme suitable for refreshing fibres and garments by means of fresh air. Do not use with garments that are still wet. It can be used on with any load size but is more effective with small loads. The cycle duration is about 20 minutes.

*MAX LOAD 8 Kg (Dry load)

CARE LABEL

Always check the care labels, especially when placing garments in the tumble dryer for the first time. Below are the most commonly used symbols:

☐ May be tumble dried. Do not tumble dry. Tumble dry – high heat. Tumble dry – low heat.

The duration of these programs will depend on the size of the load, types of textiles, the spin speed used in your washer and any extra options selected. In machines equipped with display, the duration of the cycles is shown on the control panel. The remaining time is constantly checked and adjusted during the drying cycle to show the best possible estimate.

Rapid 30' kg 0,5

Ideal for drying cotton garments spun at high speed in the washing machine.

Coloured kg Max* Time 235'

Programme for gentle drying suitable for coloured garments.

Silk

kg

0.5

Time 66'

Gentle drying of silk garments.

Wool kg 1 Time 84'

Programme for drying wool clothing. It is advisable to turn the garments inside out before drying. Leave to dry naturally the heaviest edges that are still damp.

Delicates kg 2 Time 60'

For drying delicate laundry which needs gentle treatment.

Synthetics kg 4 Time 75'

For drying laundry made of synthetic fibres.

OPTIONS

After selecting the programme, the various options can be set, if necessary.

Dryness level

Press the related button several times to obtain a different level of residual moisture on garments. An indicator signals the level being selected.

Iron dry: a very delicate ironing. Suitable for making ironing of garments easier immediately after the end of the cycle.

Hanger dry: a level intended for delicate garments ready to be worn.

Cupboard dry: the garments are ready to be folded and put away.

Extra dry: used for garments to be worn at the end of the cycle.

Timed drying

This option allows to set the drying time. Press the corresponding button to set the required time for drying. An indicator on the control panel signals the time being selected.

Start delay

This option allows you to set the delay of the cycle start. Press the corresponding button several times to obtain the required delay. After having reached the max. settable time, the option is reset by pressing the button again. An indicator on the control panel signals the time being selected. After having pressed the button Start/Pause, the machine signals the remaining time for the cycle start. In case of door opening, after closing, it is necessary to press the button Start/Pause.

Rapid

Enables quicker drying.

Fresh care+

If garments are left inside the drum after the end of the cycle, they are subject to bacterial proliferation. This option allows to prevent this proliferation by controlling the temperature and the rotation of the drum. This treatment has a max. duration of 6 hours after the end of the programme set. This option remains in memory if selected in the previous drying. If this option is used together with the Start Delay, a crease treatment (a periodic rotation of the drum) is added in the Start Delay phase.

OPTIONS BUTTONS

These buttons serve to personalize the selected programme according to personal requirements. Not all options are available for all programmes. Some options are incompatible with the ones previously set. The buzzer and/or blinking indicators will signal the incompatibility. If the option is available, the option indicator will stay on. Some options may be kept in the memory of the programme if selected in the previous drying.

=0 Key lock

This option makes all machine controls inaccessible, except the button On/Off. When the machine is on: to activate the option, keep the button pressed until the indicator goes on. To disable the option, keep the button pressed until the indicator goes off. This option remains in memory if selected in the previous drying.

Cycle end

This option activates a prolonged buzzer at the end of the cycle. Enable it if you are not sure to hear the normal sound at the end of the cycle. This option remains in memory if selected in the previous drying.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug the dryer during the cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Emptying the water tank after each cycle (see Fig. A).

Pull the container out of the dryer and empty it into a

sink or other suitable drain, then place it back. Do not use the dryer without having inserted the container back in place.

Cleaning the primary door filter after each cycle (see Fig. B).

After each cycle, pull the primary door filter out and clean it by removing the lint from the filter surface under running water or using a vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning the secondary door filter when the relevant indicator turns on (see Fig. C).

Pull the secondary door filter out and clean it in all its parts by washing it under running water or using a vacuum cleaner.

For optimal performance, dry all the filters before inserting them back in place.

Do not use the dryer without having inserted all filters back in place properly first.

The filters are essential parts for drying. They are intended to collect the lint formed during the drying process. In case of clogged filters, the air flow inside the dryer would be seriously affected: the drying times would be longer, the energy consumption would increase, and the dryer could be damaged. If these procedures are not carried out properly, the dryer may not start.

Autoclean

The maintenance of the bottom filter of this model is automatic. The dryer carries out cleaning when the sensors signal the need to do so. In this case, the machine goes on working even when the drying cycle is completed. An indicator on the control panel will signal the maintenance. Do not switch the machine off during this phase.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Never lift the dryer by holding it at the worktop.

1. Unplug the dryer.
2. Make sure that door and water tank are properly closed.
3. If the drain hose is connected to your sewage system, fix the drain hose on the rear of the dryer again (see Installation Guide).

Power consumption
off-mode (Po) - Watts 0.50
left-on mode (PI) - Watts 1.00
Programs Kg kWh Minutes
Eco Cotton * □	8 2.53 215
Eco Cotton □	4 1.39 127
Synthetics	4 1.02 101
*This is the reference programme for the energy label and suitable to dry normal wet cotton laundry. This is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry.(Standard/Default starting configuration)

Heat Pump System

The heat pump contains fluorinated greenhouse gases, contained in a hermetically sealed unit. This sealed unit contains 0.15 kg of the F gas R134a. GWP = 1430 (1 t CO2).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Water Tank
2. Air Intake
3. Door filter

B primary

C secondary

A

B

C

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before contacting the Service Centre, refer to the table below. Often the malfunctions are minor and can be solved in few minutes.

Malfunction	Possible cause	Solution
The tumble dryer does not turn on.	The plug is not inserted into the socket.	Insert the plug into the socket.
	The plug is faulty.	Try to plug another appliance in the same socket. Do not use connecting electrical devices to the socket, as adapters or extensions
	A power failure occurred. Await the reactivation of the power supply.
The tumble dryer does not start	The door is open.	Close the door.
	A time delay for the cycle start was set.	For machines equipped with this function: await the end of the delay set or switch the machine off to reset it. Refer to the section Options.
	The button Start/Pause was not pressed to start the program.	Press the button Start/Pause.
	The function Key Lock was enabled (in case of machines equipped with this option).	Refer to the option section and, if the Key Lock is present, disable it. Switching the machine off is not enough to disable this option.
The drying times are very long	An appropriate maintenance was not carried out.	Refer to the section Care & Maintenance and perform the operations described.
	The programme, the time and/or the drying level set are not suitable for the type and the amount of load inserted into the dryer.	Refer to the section programmes and options to find the programme and the options most suitable for the type of load.
	The garments are too wet.	Carry out a washing cycle with higher spin speed to remove as much water as possible.
	The dryer may be overloaded.	Refer to the programme section to check the max. load for each programme.
The programme did not end.	A power failure occurred might have occurred.	In case of power failure, it is necessary to press the button Start/Pause to restart the cycle.
Lights on or flashing
Water tank	The water tank is full.	Emtpy the water tank. Refer to the section Care & Maintenance.
Door fi liter and/or bottom fi liter*	Failure of the air flow necessary for machine operation.	Clean the door fi liter and the bottom one and check whether air intake is free. Carrying out these operations improperly may cause damages.
Bottom filter*	The bottom filter requires cleaning.	Clean the bottom filter. Refer to section Care & Maintenance.
DEMO The cycle lasts few minutes.	The dryer is in DEMO mode. The DEMO indicator is on.	Disable the DEMO mode. The following actions must be carried out in sequence, without breaks. Switch the machine on and then switch it off again. Press the Start/Pause button until the buzzer is heard. Switch the machine on again. The “DEMO” indicator fl ashes and then turns off .

The presence of wrench symbol signals a malfunction. Carry out the operations described. Switch the dryer off and unplug it. Open the door immediately and pull laundry out, to allow the heat to dissipate. Wait for about one hour. Reconnect the dryer to the power supply, load the laundry and restart the drying cycle.

If the problem still occurs, contact the After-Sales Service Centre and communicate the number and the position of the flashing LEDs, starting from the bottom and the left column. e.g.:

First, left column, LEDs No. 1 and 3 on.

Central column, LED No. 1 on.

*Note: some models are self-cleaning and not equipped with bottom filter. Please refer to the section Care & Maintenance.

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