Whirlpool FL 5055 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

FL 5053

Cotton

Synthetic

Delicate/Wool

On/Off

Half Load option No Spin option Rinse Hold option

Estimated Programme Duration refer to maximum programme temperature selection without special options.

During the selected washing programme the programme selector knob moves by steps clockwise through the phases

wash, rinse and spin

seconds to several minutes.

❉

: optional / Yes : dosing required

. Each step takes from some

prewash, main

Programme

Selector

Knob

A B C D

Programme

Cotton

with prewash

Cotton

Synthetic

Cotton

short

Synthetic

short

Delicate

Wool

Rinse +

Long spin Long spin

Rinse +

Short spin Short spin

Drain

Temperature

Selector

°C

Min Max. 95°

Min Max. 60°

Min Max. 40°

Min

—

Min

—

Type of wash/Notes

Heavily soiled, long wearing and temperature stable textiles in cotton and linen (bed linen, table linen, underwear, shirts etc.).

Slightly to normally soiled bed linen, table linen and underwear, towels, shirts etc. made of cotton and linen.

Slightly to normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls etc. made of polyester (Diolen, Trevira), polyamide (Perlon, Nylon) or blends with cotton.

Slightly soiled bed linen, table linen and underwear, towels, shirts etc. made of cotton and linen.

Slightly soiled overalls and sports wear made of cotton, polyester, polyamide and blends with cotton.

Curtains and delicate clothing, dresses skirts, shirts and blouses.

Only woollens with a felt-free finish, labelled with the woolmark and identified as machine washable.

If you select “Rinse Hold” do not leave items to soak for too long.

With this programme you can add starch and/or fabric softener. The programme ends with an intensive spin cycle.

In this programme spinning is intensive. Same as the spin cycle in the “Cotton” programme.

In this programme spinning is gentle. Same as the spin cycle in the “Wool” programme.

In this programme spinning is gentle. Same as the spin cycle in the “Wool” programme. Drain only - no spinning. Alternative method of terminating programme the synthetic, delicate and wool

programme and for premature removal of the laundry.

Max

Load

5.0

2.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

5.0

1.5

Detergents and additives Special options Spin

Pre-

wash

Main

Wash

❉

—

——

Ye s

Fabric

Softener

Chlorine

Bleach

Half

Load

Spin

Rinse Hold

❉❉❉❉❉

❉

—

❉❉❉

——

—

❉❉❉

❉❉

—

❉

—— — — ———

——

❉

——

❉❉

—— — — ———

Speed

rpm

500 120

500 110

500 85

500 75

500 70

500 60

500 20

500 15

500 10

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Estimated

Programme

Duration

Min.

CONSUMPTION DATA

Programme

Temperature

Selector

(°C)

Load

(kg)

Water

(l)

Energy

(kWh)

Estimated Programme

Duration

Min.

Cotton with prewash 95 5.0 80 2.00 120

Cotton 95 5.0 70 1.80 110 Cotton 60 5.0 70 1.20 110

Synthetics 60 2.0 60 0.90 85

Cotton short 40 2.5 65 0.70 75

Synthetics short 40 2.5 60 0.60 75

Delicate 40 1.5 80 0.60 70

Wool 40 1.0 80 0.60 65

Prewash cycle increases programme duration approximately 15 min. Consumption values were measured in normalized conditions in compliance with Standard IEC 60 456. Consumption data in the home may vary with respect to the values in the table in relation to the water supply pressure and temperature, the load and the type of wash. The data on the energy label refer to the programme Cotton 60°C.

ADD DETERGENTS, CLOSE THE DOOR AND

SELECT ANY DESIRED OPTION

SELECT THE PROGRAMME

Add the detergents as described in the programme table or in the chapter “Detergents and Additives” in the booklet.

1. Open the tap.

2. Set the

programme selector

to the desired

programme.

3. Set the

temperature selector

to the desired

temperature.

Special options

can be selected.

5. Check that the door is well closed and turn on the washing machine by pressing the

“ON/OFF”

button. The indicator lights up, indicating that the

“Half Load” button

• Reduces water consumption, above all during rinsing.

Suitable for lightly-soiled laundry and small loads (max 3 kg).

“No Spin” button

• Excludes spinning from programme, press button. Suitable for delicate laundry.

Note:

with the “Cotton” and “Synthetic” programmes a short spin cycle is provided in any case, even if the exclusion has been selected, in order to optimize rinsing results.

washing machine is on.

“Rinse Hold” button

• The laundry remains in the last rinse water without progressing to the final spin cycle to avoid creasing and prevent colours from changing.

• This option is particularly recommended for the programme “Synthetic” or “Delicate”.

• This function is particularly useful if you want to postpone spinning to a later time, or if you want to drain only.

Terminate the “Rinse Hold” option:

• Press the “Rinse Hold” button again; the programme will terminate automatically with the final spin cycle for the present wash programme.

If you do not wish to spin the laundry, turn the programme selector knob to the “Drain” programme.

PROGRAMME CHANGE

To reselect a programme when a cycle has already started:

1. Switch off the appliance by pressing the

ON/OFF

“

” button.

2. Select the new programme, temperature and

options.

3. Start the programme by pressing the “

OFF

” button again.

ON/

PROGRAMME END

1. At the end of the programme the programme selector moves to the stop position.

2. To unload the washing machine wait for the door to unlock (about 2 minutes).

3. Switch off the washing machine, open the door and take out the laundry.

4. Close the tap and leave the door ajar to allow the drum to dry out.

NOTES AND INDICATIONS FOR USE

Water level

To obtain low water consumption without compromising washing results the water level within the drum may not be visible.

Cleaning the pump filter

A regular filter check and eventual cleaning is advisable.

Motor smell

Washing machine motor creates a typical electrical smell during first cycles, this is normal and disappears after a few cycles.

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