WHIRLPOOL BI WDWG 7148 UK Use & Care

User Manual

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Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction.

Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed. For more detailed instructions on how to remove them, see the Installation Guide.

CONTROL PANEL

1.	On/Off button		4			5
2.	Programme selector
3.	Start/Pause button
4. Temperature button
5.	FreshCare+ button
6. Dry Only button / Lock button
7.	Drying settings button
8. Display
9.	Start delay button
10. Spin speed button
	1	2	3 10 9	8	7	6

WASH CYCLE TABLE

DISPLAY INDICATORS

Washing phase

Indicates washing phase of the cycle

Drying phase FreshCare+ activated

Key lock activated

Drying only

Timer drying mode Drying automatic levels Start delay activated

Door locked

Maximum load 7 kg	Detergents and	Recommended
Power input in off mode 0,5 W / in left-on mode 8 W	additives	detergent

Programme	Available tem-	Max. spin	Drying	Max. load	Max. load	Duration	Prewash	Main	Softener	Powder	Liquid
	peratures	speed		for wash	for drying	(Minutes)	1	2	3
		(rpm)		cycle (kg)	cycle (kg)
MIXED	- 40°C	1000		4,5	4,5		-			-
COTTON (2)	- 60°C	1400		7	5		-
SYNTHETICS (3)	- 60°C	1200		4,5	4,5	The	-
RAPID 30’	- 30°C	800	-	3,5	-	of duration	-			-
SPORT	- 40°C	600		4	4		-			-
WASH&DRY 45 min	30°C	1400		1	1	the	-			-
						programme
WASH & DRY 90	30°C	1200		2	2		-			-
min
SPIN & DRAIN *	-	1400		7	5		-	-	-	-	-
						is
RINSE & SPIN	-	1400		7	5	on shown	-	-		-	-
WHITE	- 90°C	1400		7	5		(90°)
ECO COTTON (1)	- 60°C	1400		7	5	the	-
						.display
WOOL	- 40°C	800		2	2		-			-
DELICATES	- 30°C	0		1	1		-			-
COLOUR 15°	15°C	1000		4,5	4,5		-			-

Required dosage Optional dosage

	For wash programmes with temperatures above 50°C, we recommend using powder						* Select the	programme and set the spin speed to “0“ to empty only.
	detergent rather than liquid, and following the directions given on the detergent package.
							The cycle duration indicated on the display or in the manual is an estimated time calculated for
	For allTest Institutes
							standard conditions. The actual cycle time may vary in relation to a number of different factors,
	1) Test programme in compliance with standard EN 50229 (Wash): select the “					”
							such as inlet water temperature and pressure, ambient temperature, quantity of detergent, size
	programme with a temperature of 60°C.
							and type of load, load balancing and any additional optional functions selected.
	2) Long cotton programme: set the “	“ programme with a temperature of 40°C.
	3) Synthetic program along: set the “	“ programme with a temperature of 40°C.					6th Sense - the sensor technology adapts water, energy and programme duration to your
	Test programme in compliance with standard EN 50229 (Drying): select the “					“ wash	wash load.
	programme and set the drying level to “				”, for both loads. The first drying cycle must be
	carried out with the nominal load.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION				DETERGENT DISPENSER
1.	Worktop		1.	Compartment 1: Pre-wash detergent
2.	Detergent dispenser			(powder)
		2.	3.	Compartment 2: Washing detergent
3.	Control panel
				(powder or liquid)
4.	Door handle			Compartment 3: Additives (fabric softeners,	1
5.	Door		4.	etc.)	3	2
				The fabric softener must not exceed the “MAX”
6.	Water filter
			5.	level.
7.	Adjustable feet (4)
				! Use powder detergent for white cotton
			6.	garments, for pre-washing, and for washing at
				temperatures over 60°C.
				! Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.

7.

WASH CYCLES

Follow the instructions on the symbols of the garment’s wash care label. The value indicated in the symbol is the maximum

recommended temperature for washing the garment.

Mixed

For washing lightly to normally soiled resilient garments in cotton, linen, synthetic fibres and mixed fibres.

Cotton

for washing normally to heavily soiled towels, underwear, table and bed linen etc. in resilient cotton and linen.

Synthetics

for washing normally soiled garments made from synthetic fibres (such as polyester, polyacrylic, viscose etc.) or cotton/synthetic blends.

Rapid 30’

for washing lightly soiled garments quickly: this cycle lasts only 30 minutes, saving time and energy. Maximum load 3,5 Kg.

Sport

For washing lightly soiled sports clothing (tracksuits, shorts, etc.). For best results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated in the‚‘‘PROGRAMME CHART‘‘. We recommend using liquid detergent , and adding the amount suitable for half-load.

Wash&Dry 45 min

for washing and drying lightly soiled cotton and synthetic fibre garments quickly. This cycle washes and dries a laundry load of up to 1 Kg in just 45 minutes.

Wash & Dry 90 min

for washing and drying cotton and synthetic fibre garments quickly. This cycle washes and dries a laundry load of up to 2 Kg in just 90 minutes.

Spin & Drain

spins the load then empties the water. For resilient garments.

Rinse & Spin

rinses and then spins. For resilient garments.

White

For washing normally to heavily soiled towels, underwear, table and bed linen, etc in resilient cotton and linen. Only when the temperature is selected at 90°C the cycle is provided with a prewash phase before main washing phase. In this case it is recommended to add detergent both, in the prewash and main wash section.

Eco Cotton

for washing normally soiled cotton garments. At 40°C and 60°C, this is the standard cotton programme and the most efficient and terms of water and energy consumption.

Wool

All wool garments can be washed using programme‚“Wool“ even those

carryng the “hand-wash only “ label. For best results, use special detergents and do not exceed max kg declaration of laundry.

Delicates

for washing particularly delicate garments. Preferably turn garments inside out before washing.

Colour 15°

This cycle helps protect colours by washing in cold water (15°C) and uses less energy to heat the water while still offering satisfactory wash results. Suitable for lightly soiled, ustained garments. This cycle offers wash results

comparable to 40°c mixed at just 15°C

Door locked indicator

if the symbol is off the door is locked. To prevent any damage, wait until the symbol turns on before opening the door.

To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press the START/PAUSE button ; if the symbol is lit, the door can be opened.

FIRST-TIME USE

Once the appliance has been installed, and before you use it for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, using the wash cycle (60°).

DAILY USE

Prepare the laundry by following the suggestions appearing under the “TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS” section.

- Press the ON/OFF button ; the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly.

-Open the door. Load the laundry while making sure not to exceed the maximum load quantity indicated in the Wash Cycle Table.

-Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments as described in “DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER” section.

-Close the door.

-Use the WASH CYCLE selector knob to select the desired wash cycle: it will be associated with a specific temperature and spin speed that can be modified. The duration of the cycle will appear on the display.

-The machine automatically displays the default temperature and spin speed values for the selected cycle, or the most recently used settings if

they are compatible with the selected cycle.

-Select the drying cycle if desired.

-Select the desired options.

- Press the START/PAUSE

button to start the wash cycle; the relative

indicator light will light up steady and the door will lock (symbol off).

PAUSING A CYCLE

To pause the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE

button again; the

indicator light will flash. If the symbol is lit, the door may be opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button again.

OPENING THE DOOR, IF NECESSARY

Once a cycle starts, the symbol turns off to signal that the door cannot be opened. While a wash cycle is running, the door remains locked. To open the door while a cycle is under way, for example, to add or remove

garments, press the START/PAUSE

button to pause the cycle; the

indicator light will flash. If the symbol is lit, the door may be opened. Press the START/PAUSE button again to continue the cycle.

CHANGING A RUNNING WASH CYCLE

To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause the washing machine

using the START/PAUSE	button (the relative indicator light will flash), then
select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE		button again.

! To cancel a cycle that has already begun, press and hold the ON/OFF button. The cycle will be stopped and the machine will switch off.

END OF THE CYCLE

This will be indicated by the word “END” on the display; when the symbol switches on, the door may be opened. Open the door, unload the laundry and switch off the machine. If you do not press “ON/OFF” button, the washing machine will switch off automatically after about a half of an hour. Close the water tap, open the door and unload the washing machine. Leave the door ajar to allow the drum to dry.

OPTIONS

!If the selected option is incompatible with the programme set, the incompatibility will be signalled by a buzzer and the corresponding indicator light will flash.

!If the selected option is incompatible with another previously set option, only the most recent selection will remain active.

Freshcare+

If associated with wash cycles, this option increases their performances by generating steam to block proliferation of the main sources of unpleasant odours inside the appliance (exclusively for the wash). After the steam phase, the machine runs a delicate cycle with slow drum rotations. When the Freshcare+ option is associated with drying cycles, it prevents stubborn creases from stabilising on garments, thanks to slow drum rotations.

The FreshCare+ cycle starts at the end of the wash or drying cycle and continues for maximum 6 hours; it can be interrupted at any time by pressing any button on the control panel, or by turning the knob. Wait roughly 5 minutes before opening the door.

Start delay

To set the selected programme to start at a later time, press the button to

set the desired delay time. The h. symbol lights on the display when this function is enabled. To cancel the delayed start, press the button again

until the value “0” is shown on the display.

Temperature

Each wash cycle has a pre-defined temperature. To modify the temperature, press the “Temp.” button. The value will appear on the

display.

Spin

Each wash cycle has a pre-defined spin speed. To modify the spin speed, press the “Spin speed” button. The value will appear on the display.

Setting the drying cycle

The first time the button “Drying settings” is pressed, the machine will automatically select the maximum drying cycle which is compatible with the selected wash cycle. Subsequent presses will decrease the drying level and then the drying time, until the cycle is excluded completely (“OFF”). Drying may be set as follows:

A- Based on the desired laundry dryness level:

Cupboard : suitable for laundry which can be put back in a cupboard without being ironed.

Hanger : ideal for clothes which do not need to be dried fully. Iron: suitable for clothes which will need ironing afterwards. the remaining dampness softens creases, making them easier to remove. B - Based on a set time period: between 210 and 30 minutes.

If your laundry load to be washed and dried is much greater than the maximum stated load (see adjacent table of wash cycles), perform the wash cycle, and when the cycle is complete, divide the garments into groups and put some of them back in the drum.

At this point, follow the instructions provided for a “Drying only” cycle. Repeat this procedure for the remainder of the load. Note: a cooling-down period is always added to the end of each drying cycle.

Drying only

Press button “Dry only” to perform the drying-only cycle. After selecting

the desired cycle (compatible with the type of garments), press button “Dry only” to exclude the washing phase and start the drying phase at the

maximum level for the selected cycle. The drying level or time may be set and changed by pressing the drying button “Drying settings”.

CHILD LOCK

to lock the control panel, press and hold the button “Dry only” for approximately 3 seconds. the symbol lights on the display to indicate that the control panel is locked (with the exception of the button). This prevents unintentional changes to programmes, especially with children near the machine.

If any attempt is made to use the control panel, the symbol flashes on

the display.

To unlock the control panel, press and hold the button “Dry only” for approximately 3 seconds.

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

Divide the laundry according to:

Type of fabric (cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool, garments to be hand-washed). Colour (separate coloured garments from whites, wash new coloured garments separately). Delicates (small garments – such as nylon stockings – and items with hooks – such as bras: insert them in a

fabric bag).

Empty the pockets:

Objects such as coins or lighters can damage the washing machine and the drum. Check all buttons.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Before performing cleaning and maintenance, switch the washing machine off and disconnect it from the mains power. Do not use flammable liquids to

clean the washing machine.

Disconnect the water and power supplies

Close the water tap after every wash. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks.

Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all

maintenance work.

Clean the washing machine

The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or

abrasives.

Care for the door and drum

Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.

LOAD BALANCING SYSTEM

Before every spin cycle, to avoid excessive vibrations before every spin and to distribute the load in a uniform manner, the drum rotates continuously at a speed which is slightly greater than the washing rotation speed. If, after several attempts, the load is not balanced correctly, the machine spins at a reduced spin speed. If the load is excessively unbalanced, the washing machine performs the distribution process instead of spinning. To encourage improved load distribution and balance, we recommend small and large garments are mixed in the load.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Do not lift the washing machine by gripping it from the upper section.

Unplug the appliance and close the water tap. Check that the door and detergent dispenser drawer are tightly closed. Detach the filling hose from the water tap then detach the drain hose. Empty all the water remaining in the hoses and secure the latter so that they do not get damaged during transport. Apply the transport bolts back on. Repeat, in reverse order, the transport bolt removal procedure described in the “Health & Safety and Installation Guides”.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The washing machine may occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service, make sure that the problem cannot be easily solved using the following list.

Anomalies			Possible causes / Solution
The washing machine does			The appliance is not plugged into the socket, or not sufficiently to make contact.
not start.			There is no power in the house.
			The washing machine door is not closed properly.
The wash cycle does not start.			The ON/OFF		button has not been pressed.
			The START/PAUSE			button has not been pressed.
			The water tap has not been opened.
			A delay has been set for the start time.
			The water inlet hose is not connected to the tap.
			The hose is bent.
The washing machine does
			The water tap has not been opened.
not fill with water (“H2O”
			There is no water supply in the house.
flashes on the display).
			The pressure is too low.
			The START/PAUSE			button has not been pressed.
			The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100 cm from the floor.
			The free end of the hose is immersed in water.
The washing machine			The wall drainage system does not have a breather pipe.
continuously loads and
unloads water.			If the problem persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap, switch the appliance off and contact the
			Technical Assistance Service. If the home is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be problems relating
			to back-siphonage, causing the washing machine to fill with water and drain continuously. Special anti-siphon
			valves are available in shops and help to prevent this inconvenience.
The washing machine does			The cycle does not include drainage: with certain cycles it must be started manually.
			The drain hose is bent.
not drain or spin.
			The drainage duct is clogged.
The washing machine			The drum was not unlocked correctly during installation.
vibrates a lot during the spin			The washing machine is not level.
cycle.
			The washing machine is tucked between furniture cabinets and the wall.
			The water inlet hose is not screwed on properly.
The washing machine leaks.
			The detergent dispenser drawer is obstructed.
			The drain hose is not properly attached.
The “Options” and START/
PAUSE	indicator lights		Switch off the machine and unplug it, wait for approximately 1 minute and then switch it back on again.
flash rapidly and the display
			If the problem persists, contact the Technical Assistance Service .
visualises an error code (e.g.:
F-01, F-...).
			The detergent is not suitable for machine washing (it should be marked with “for washing machine use” or “hand
There is too much foam.			wash and machine wash” or similar).
			Too much detergent was used.
			The appliance is not plugged into the socket, or not enough to make contact.
The washer-dryer does not			There has been a power failure.
			The appliance door is not shut properly.
dry.
			A DELAY TIMER has been set.
			DRYING is in the OFF position.