Frigidaire FWF 81663W User Manual

User Manual

FWF 81663W

CONTENTS

Safety information.......................................2

Safety instructions...................................... 4

Product description.....................................6

Control panel.............................................. 7

Programme Chart....................................... 9

Consumption values................................. 11

Options..................................................... 13

Settings.....................................................15

Before first use......................................... 15

Daily use...................................................16

Hints and tips............................................21

Care and Cleaning....................................23

Troubleshooting........................................26

Technical Data..........................................29

SAFETY INFORMATION

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 when the

door is open.

• 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 8 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 must not be covered by a

carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

• 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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

• 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.

• Only for use in air-conditioned environments.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

The installation must comply with
relevant national regulations.

• Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts including rubber bush with plastic
spacer.

• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If
the appliance is to be moved in the
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent an 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 instructions
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 on which 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.

• When the appliance is in its permanent
position, check if it is levelled correctly
with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not,
adjust the feet accordingly.

• Do not install the appliance directly
above a floor drain.

• Do not spray water on the appliance and
do not expose it to excessive humidity.

• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully opened.

• Do not put a closed container to collect
possible water leakage under the
appliance. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.

Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electric shock.

• 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.

• Do not use an extension hose if the inlet
hose is too short. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre for the replacement of
the inlet hose.

• It is possible to see water flowing from
the drain hose. This is due to the testing

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of the appliance with the use of water in
the factory.

• You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre for the other
drain hose and the extension.

Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, electric shock, fire,
burns or damage to the appliance.

• 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 wash fabrics which are heavily
soiled with oil, grease or other greasy
substances. It can damage rubber parts
of the washing machine. Prewash such
fabrics by hand before loading them into
the washing machine.

• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme is in operation. The glass
can get hot.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• 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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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Appliance overview

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.

Worktop

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Detergent dispenser

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Control panel

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Door handle

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Rating plate

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Quick Reminder sticker

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Feet for levelling the appliance

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CONTROL PANEL

Special features

Your new washing machine meets all
modern requirements for an effective
treatment of laundry with low water, energy
and detergent consumption and will care
for fabrics.

This appliance is designed with a self
cleaning draining system, allowing light
fluff fibers that fall off the clothes to be

Control panel description

drained out with the water, in such a way
that there is no need to access this area for
regular maintenance and cleaning. Refer to
chapter 'Care and Cleaning' for best
maintenance and care of the appliance.

The AutoSense System automatically
adjusts the programme duration to the
laundry in the drum to achieve perfect
washing results in the minimum possible
time.

on/off button

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2

Programme selection touchpad

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temperature selection touchpad

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spin selection touchpad

5

options selection touchpad

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start/pause touchpad

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finish in touchpad
Display

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door locked indicator

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A

DB

C

CONTROL PANEL

Display

A. The time area:

• : the programme duration

• : the "finish in" time

• : the alarm codes

• : the message of error

• : the programme is completed.

B. The child lock indicator:

• The indicator comes on when you
activate this device.

C. The extra rinse indicator:

• The indicator comes on when you
activate this option.

D. The finish in touchpad.

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PROGRAMME CHART

PROGRAMME
TEMPERATURE
RANGE

30'@30°
30°C

cotton
90°C - Cold

cotton eco

60°C - 40°C

MAXIMUM
LOAD
REFERENCE
SPIN SPEED

1 kg
800 rpm

8 kg
1600 rpm

8 kg
1600 rpm

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
(TYPE OF LOAD AND SOIL LEVEL)

A short cycle for synthetic and delicate items with
light soil level or for items to freshen up.

White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy

and light soil.

White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normal
soil. The energy consumption decreases and the
time of the washing programme is extended, ensur­ing good washing results.
This programme at 60 °C with a load of 8 kg is the
reference programme for energy label data, in com­pliance with UAE. S 5010 2:2013.

synthetics
60°C - Cold

delicates
40°C - Cold

3 kg
1200 rpm

3 kg
1200 rpm

Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal
soil.

Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and
mixed fabrics requiring gentler washing. Normal

soil.

wool
40°C - Cold

1,5 kg
1200 rpm

Machine washable wool, hand washable wool
and other fabrics with «hand washing» care sym-

bol1).

duvet
60°C - Cold

mixed
20°C

3 kg
800 rpm

2 kg
1200 rpm

Special programme for one synthetic blanket, du‐
vet, bedspread and so on.

Special programme for cotton, synthetic and mixed
fabrics with light soil. Set this programme to de­crease the energy consumption. Make sure that the
detergent is for low temperature in order to have

good washing results2).

1)

During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate proper-

ly, but this is normal for this programme.

2)

No temperature indicator is on .

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PROGRAMME CHART

Programme options compatibility

PRO­GRAMME

1)

RAPID

INTENSIVE

ANTICREASE

RINSE

SPIN/DRAIN

30'@30° ■ ■ ■ ■

cotton ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

cotton eco ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

delicates ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

wool ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

duvet ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

mixed ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

1)

When you set this option, we recommend that you decrease the quantity of the laundry. It is possible to keep the full load but the

washing results can be unsatisfactory. Recommended load: cotton: 4 kg, synthetics and delicates: 1,5 kg.

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