Whirlpool FL 5500, FL 5580 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
FL 5500 - FL 5580GB
On/Off
Cotton
Synthetic
Delicate/Wool
Half Load option
No Spin option
Rinse Hold option
Estimated Programme Dur atio n r efer to maximum
programme temperature selection without
special options.
During the selected washing programme the
programme selector knob mo ves b y steps clockwise
through the phases
spin
. Each step takes from some seconds to several
minutes.
❉
: optional / Yes: dosing required
prewash, main wash, rinse and
Programme
Selector
Knob
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
A
B
C
D
E
Programme
Cotton
with prewash
Cotton
Synthetic
Cotton
short
Synthetic
short
Delicate
Wool
Rinse +
Long spin
Long spin
Rinse +
Short spin
Short spin
Drain
Temper atur e
Selector
°C
Min
Max. 95°
Min
Max. 95°
Min
Max. 60°
Min
Max. 40°
Min
Max. 40°
Min
Max. 40°
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 an d un d erwear, towels, shirts etc. m ad e o f cotton and lin en.
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
Kg
5.0
5.0
2.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
5.0
5.0
1.5
1.5
Detergents and additives Special options Spin
Pre-
Main
Fabric
wash
Wash
Yes
❉
Yes
—
Yes
—
Yes
—
Yes
—
Yes
—
Yes
—
——
Softener
Chlorine
Bleach
❉❉❉❉❉
❉❉❉❉❉
❉
❉
❉
❉
❉
❉
Half
Load
❉❉ ❉
—
❉❉ ❉
—
❉❉ ❉
—
——
——
❉❉ ❉
—
No
Rinse
Spin
Hold
❉❉
❉
—500 60
Speed
Estimated
Programme
Duration
rpm
Min.
500 120
500 110
500 85
500 75
500 75
500 70
500 20
—— — ————500 15
——
❉
——
❉❉
500 15
—— — ————500 10
——— — ——— — — 6
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CONSUMPTION DATA
Programme
Temperature
Selector
(°C)
Load
(kg)
Water
(l)
Energy
(kWh)
Estimated Programm e
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 THE
SELECT ANY DESIDERED OPTION
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
4.
can be selected.
5. Check that the door is well closed and turn on the
washing machine by pressing the
“ON/OFF”
“Half Load” button
• Redu ces w ater consumpti on, above all durin g rinsin g.
Suitable for ligh tly-soiled laundry and sm al l loads
(max 3 kg).
“No Spin” button
• Exclu des spinning fr om programm e , press button.
Suitable for delicate laund ry.
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.
button. The indicator lights up, indicating that
the 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 part icularly 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 “Dr ain”
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 “
ON/OFF
button again.
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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