GB FL 6055
Cotton
Synthetic
Delicate/Wool
On/Off
Half Load
No Spin
Rinse Hold
PROGRAMME CHART
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
rinse and spin
to several minutes.
: optional / Yes : dosing required
❉
. Each step takes from some seconds
prewash, main wash
,
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
Tem pe ra tu re
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 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
Kg
5.0
5.0 — Yes
2.0 — Yes
2.5 — Yes
2.0 — Yes
1.5 — Yes
1.0 — Yes
5.0 — —
Detergents and additives Special options Max.
Pre-
wash
Main
Wash
❉
Yes
Fabric
Softener
Chlorine
Bleach
Half
LoadNoSpin
❉❉❉❉❉
❉❉❉❉❉
❉
❉
❉
❉
❉
❉
—
—
—
——
——
—
❉❉❉
❉❉❉
❉❉❉
❉❉
❉
❉❉❉
Estimated
Spin
Speed
rpm
Programme
Duration
Rinse
Hold
600 120
600 110
600 85
600 75
600 75
600 70
— 600 60
600 20
Min.
5.0 — — — — — — — 600 15
1.5 — —
❉
——
❉❉
600 15
1.5 — — — — — — — 600 10
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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/EN 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.
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
“
ON/OFF
” button again.
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.
ADD DETERGENTS, CLOSE THE DOOR AND
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.
4.
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
washing machine is on.
SELECT ANY DESIRED OPTION
“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 .
with the “Cotton” and “Synthetic”
Note:
programmes a short spin cycle is provided in any case,
even if the exclusion has been selected, in order to
optimize rinsing results.
“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.
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.
Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool USA
5019 301 10272