Frigidaire FWF 71243W User Manual
Safety information.......................................2
Safety instructions...................................... 4
Product description.....................................6
EASY START............................................. 7
Programme Chart....................................... 9
Consumption values................................. 12
Options..................................................... 13
Settings.....................................................14
Before first use......................................... 14
Daily use...................................................15
Hints and tips............................................19
Care and cleaning.................................... 20
Troubleshooting........................................23
Technical Data..........................................26
FWF 71243W
User Manual
CONTENTS
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible
for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect
installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe
and accessible location for future reference.
Children and vulnerable people safety- Gulf Market
• 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.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when
it is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, this should be
activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance
of the appliance without supervision.
General Safety
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Do not exceed the maximum load of 7 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
• The operating water pressure at the water entry point from
the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)
and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).
• The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must not
be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• The appliance must be connected to the water mains using
the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied
by the Authorised Service Centre.
• Old hose sets must not be reused.
• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre
or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance
and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean
the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral
detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning
pads, solvents or metal objects.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Installation
• Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If
the appliance is to be moved in future
they must be reattached to lock the drum
to prevent internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance where
the temperature can be less than 0°C or
where it is exposed to the weather.
• The floor area where the appliance is to
be installed must be flat, stable, heat
resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully opened.
• Do not put a container to collect possible
water leakage under the appliance.
Contact the Authorised Service Centre
to ensure which accessories can be
used.
Electrical connection
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
mains plug and to the mains cable.
Should the mains cable need to be
replaced, this must be carried out by our
Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the installation.
Make sure that there is access to the
mains plug after the installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
Water connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes, pipes
not used for a long time, where repair
work has been carried out or new
devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the
water flow until it is clean and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of the
appliance.
Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire,
burns or damage to the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use only.
• Follow the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme is in operation. The glass
can get hot.
Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close
to the appliance and dispose of it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming trapped
in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in accordance
with local requirements for the disposal
of Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Appliance overview
1 2 3
5
6
4
1
Worktop
2
Detergent dispenser
3
Control panel
4
Door handle
5
Rating plate
6
Feet for levelling the appliance
Child safety
This device prevents children or pets to be
closed in the drum.
• Turn the device clockwise, until the
groove is horizontal.
You cannot close the door.
• To close the door, turn the device
anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
Fixing plate kit (4055171146)
Available from your authorised dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth,
secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Control panel description
3 4
6 578910
1
2
1
Programme knob
2
Display
3
delay start button
4
door locked indicator
5
start/pause button
6
extra rinse button
7
quick button
8
rinse hold button
9
spin reduction button
10
temp button
Display
A CB
The display shows:
A. The delay start .
When you press the delay start button,
the display shows the delay start time.
B. The child lock indicator.
The indicator comes on the display
when the related option is set.
C. This area shows:
• The programme time.
• The alarm codes.
If the appliance has a malfunction,
the display shows the alarm codes.
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EASY START
Refer to the chapter
'Troubleshooting' .
• The display shows the message
for some seconds if:
– You set a option that is not
suitable for the programme.
– You change the programme
while it operates.
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EASY START
PROGRAMME
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
MAXIMUM
LOAD
MAXIMUM
SPIN SPEED
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
(TYPE OF LOAD AND SOIL LEVEL)
cotton
90°C - cold
7 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil
and light soil.
60°C - 40°C
7 kg
1200 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normal
soil. The energy consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme is extended.
This programme at 60 °C is the reference programme for energy label data, in compliance with
UAE. S 5010 2:2013.
synthetics
60°C - cold
3 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal
soil.
delicates
40°C - cold
3 kg
700 rpm
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, poly‐
ester items. Normal soil.
wool/handwash
40°C - cold
1,5 kg
1200 rpm
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool
and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care
symbol.
1)
dark garments
40°C
3 kg
1200 rpm
Cotton items or mixed fabric items in dark col‐
ours. Normal soil.
mix 20°
20°C
2 kg
1200 rpm
Special programme for cotton, synthetic and mixed
fabrics lightly soiled. Select this programme to reduce the energy consumption. Make sure that the
detergent is suitable for low temperatures in order
to have good washing results2).
rinse 7 kg
1200 rpm
3)
To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except
woollens and very delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin
speed accordingly to the type of laundry.
drain 7 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.
spin 7 kg
1200 rpm
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the
drum. All fabrics, except woollens and delicate
fabrics.
easy iron
60°C - cold
1 kg
900 rpm
Synthetic items requiring a gentle wash. Normal
and light soil.
4)
refresh 20min
30°C
1 kg
900 rpm
Synthetic and delicate items. Light soil items or
items to refresh.
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PROGRAMME CHART
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