Quick Start Guide for AWZ 865

Quick Start Guide for AWZ 865

Brand: Whirlpool logo Whirlpool

Category: Dryers

Document Type: Quick Start Guide

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:23 p.m.

PREPARING THE LAUNDRY

  1. Check that all fastenings are closed and that pockets are empty.
  2. Turn the articles inside out.
  3. Place laundry loosely in the drum to make sure it doesn't become tangled.
Sort laundry by care symbols, amount/thickness/weight, type of fabrics, and drying level.

SELECTING A PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS

  • Turn the programme selector knob to the required position to select a programme.
  • Press the corresponding button to select an option (if available). The button lights up. An alarm sounds if an incorrect selection is made.
  • Press the option button again to cancel the option.

STARTING AND COMPLETING A PROGRAMME

  1. Press the Start/Pause button. An automatic anti-crease cycle may operate if laundry is not removed promptly.
  2. On completion, set the programme selector knob to position "0".

INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME

  1. Set the programme selector knob to "Airing".
  2. Press the Start/Pause button. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the door to cool down.
  3. To restart, close the door and press the Start/Pause button again.

FILTER

Clean the lint filter at the end of every drying cycle.

WATER CONTAINER

Empty the water container at the end of every drying cycle.

Troubleshooting and error codes

If a fault occurs, before contacting our After-Sales Service, make the following checks to try and remedy the problem:
Drying takes too long / laundry is not dry enough:
  • Was the correct programme selected?
  • Was the inserted laundry too wet (Washing machine spin speed less than 800 rpm? When the spinning speed is less than 800 rpm the water container fault may occur during the drying cycle.)?
  • Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator lamp on)?
  • Is the heat exchanger dirty? (refer to the Instructions for use)
  • Is the ambient temperature too high?
The dryer does not operate: (after a power failure and/or interruption to the mains supply, always press the Start/Pause button).
  • Is the plug properly inserted into the mains electricity socket?
  • Is there a power failure?
  • Has the fuse blown?
  • Is the door properly closed?
  • Has the programme been selected?
  • Has the start delay option been selected?
  • Has the Start/Pause button been pressed?
Lint filter or water container indicator lamp light on:
  • Is the lint filter clean?
  • Is the water container empty?
  • Is the water container correctly positioned?
  • Is the heat exchanger clean?
Water droplets underneath the dryer:
  • Is the heat exchanger correctly positioned?
  • Has any fluff on the heat exchanger seal been wiped away?
  • Has any fluff on the door seal been wiped away?
  • Has the water container been positioned correctly?
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