WHIRLPOOL FWF71483W PL User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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INDEX

HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDE ................................................................. 3

Safety Instructions ........................................................................................3

USER MANUAL ........................................................................... 5

Product description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Detergent dispenser .......................................................................................5

Technical data for water connection ........................................................................5

Control panel ..............................................................................................6

Programmes ...............................................................................................6

options & Functions ........................................................................................7

Programme chart ..........................................................................................8

Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessories ................................................................................................8

How to use the appliance .................................................................................9

First time use ..............................................................................................9

Daily use ...................................................................................................9

Indicators ................................................................................................. 11

Hints and tips ............................................................................................. 11

Cleaning & maintenance ................................................................................. 12

Cleaning the outside of the washing machine .............................................................. 12

Checking the water supply hose ........................................................................... 12

Cleaning the mesh lters in the water supply hose ......................................................... 13

Cleaning the detergent dispenser ......................................................................... 13

Cleaning the water lter / draining residual water .......................................................... 14

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 15

Door – how to open it in case of a failure, to take out your laundry .......................................... 16

Transport and handling ................................................................................... 16

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After-sales service ....................................................................................... 17

INSTALLATION GUIDE ...................................................................18

Health & Safety guide

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED

Before using the appliance, read these safety instructions. Keep them nearby for future reference. These instructions and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be observed at all times. The manufacturer declines any liability for failure to observe these safety instructions, for inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect setting of controls.

Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept away from the appliance. Young children (3-8years) should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised. Children from 8years old and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use this appliance only if they are supervised or have been given instructions on safe use and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision. Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step.

PERMITTED USE

CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external switching device, such as a timer, or separate remote controlled system.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: sta kitchen areas in shops, oces and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential environments.

Do not load the machine above the maximum capacity (kg of dry cloth) indicated in the programme table.

This appliance is not for professional use. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine, benzene), detergents containing solvents, scouring powder, glass or general purpose cleaners, or ammable uids; do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or ammable liquids.

INSTALLATION

The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons- risk of injury. Use protective gloves to unpack and install- risk of cuts. If you want to stack a dryer on top of your washing machine, rst contact our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer to verify whether this is possible. This is only possible if the dryer is attached to the washing machine by means of appropriate stacking kit available through our After- Sales Service or your specialist dealer.

Move the appliance without lifting it by the

worktop or top lid.

Installation, including water supply (if any) and electrical connections and repairs must be carried out by a qualied technician. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specically stated in the user manual. Keep children away from the installation site. After unpacking the appliance, make sure that it has not been damaged during transport. In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest After-sales Service. Once installed, packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.) must be stored out of reach of children- risk of suocation. The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before any installation operation- risk of electric shock. During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable - risk of re or electric shock. Only activate the appliance when the installation has been completed.

Do not install your appliance where it may be exposed to extreme conditions, such as: poor ventilation, temperatures below 5°C or above 35°C.

When installing the appliance make sure that the four feet are stable and resting on the oor, adjusting them as required, and check that the appliance is perfectly to level using a spirit level.

If the appliance is being installed on wood or “oating” oors (certain parquet and laminate materials), secure a 60x60x3cm (at least) sheet of plywood to the oor then place the appliance on top of this.

Connect the water inlet hose(s) to the water supply in accordance with the regulations of your local water company.

For cold ll only models: do not connect to the hot water supply.

For models with hot ll: the hot water inlet temperature must not exceed 60°C.

The washing machine is tted with transport bolts to prevent any possible damage to the interior during transport. Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed. After their removal, cover the openings with the 4 enclosed plastic caps.

After installation of the device, wait a few hours before starting it so that it acclimates to the environmental conditions of the room.

Make sure that the ventilation openings in the base of your washing machine (if available on your model) are not obstructed by a carpet or other material.

Health & Safety guide

Use only new hoses to connect the appliance to the water supply. The old hose-sets should not be reused.

The supply water pressure must be in the 01-1Mpa range.

ELECTRICAL WARNINGS

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the power supply by unplugging it if plug is accessible, or by a multi-pole switch installed upstream of the socket in accordance with the wiring rules and the appliance must be earthed in conformity with national electrical safety standards.

Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets or adapters. The electrical components must not be accessible to the user after installation. Do not use the appliance when you are wet or barefoot. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with an identical one by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard- risk of electric shock.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched o and disconnected from the power supply before performing any maintenance operation; never use steam cleaning equipment- risk of electric shock.

DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS

The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal.

DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials. Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of household electrical appliances, contact your local authority, the collection service for household waste or the store where you purchased the appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

The symbol indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

on the product or on the accompanying documentation

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

DETERGENT DISPENSER

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1. Worktop

2. Detergent dispenser

3. Control panel

4. Door handle

5. Door

6. Water lter - behind plinth

7. Plinth (removable)

8. Adjustable feet (4)

1. Main wash compartment

• Detergent for the main wash

• Stain remover

• Water softener

• For a liquid detergent it is recommended to use removable plastic partition A (supplied) for a proper dosage. If powder detergent is used, place the partition into slot B.

2. Prewash compartment

• Detergent for the prewash

3. Softener compartment

• Fabric softener

• Liquid starch

Pour softener or starch solution only up to the “MAX” mark.

4. Release button 

(press to remove the detergent dispenser for cleaning)

TECHNICAL DATA FOR WATER CONNECTION

Water connection Water supply Cold Water tap 3/4” threaded hose connector Minimum water supply pressure 100 kPa (1 bar) Maximum water supply pressure 1000 kPa (10 bar)

CONTROL PANEL

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1 “ON/OFF” button

2 Programme selector

3 “Start/Pause” button

4 “Spin” button

5 “Start delay” button

6 “FreshCare+”/

“Key lock“button

7 “Temperature” button

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PROGRAMMES

For choosing the appropriate programme for your kind of laundry, always respect the instructions on the care labels of the laundry. The value given in the tub symbol is the maximum temperature possible for washing the garment.

MIXED

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

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.

COTTON

Normally to heavily soiled and robust cottons .

COTTON

For washing normally soiled cotton garments. At 40°c and 60°C, this is the standard cotton programme and the most ecient in terms of water and energy consumption.

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.

DUVET

Designed for washing eiderdown padded items such as double or single duvets, cushions and anoraks. It is recommended to load such padded items in the drum with the edges folded inwards and not to exceed ¾ of the drum’s volume. For optimal washing, we recommend using a liquid detergent.

SPIN & DRAIN

Spins the load then empties the water. For resilient garments. If you exclude the spin cycle, the machine will drain only

RINSE & SPIN

Rinses and the spins. For resilient garments.

RAPID 30’

For washing lightly soiled garments quickly. This cycle lasts only 30 minutes, saving time and energy.

COLOURS 15°

This cycle helps protect colours by washing in cold water (15°C) and uses less energy to heat the water while still oering satisfactory wash results. Suitable for lightly soiled, unstained garments. This cycle oers wash results comparable to 40°c mixed at just 15°C

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.

SYNTHETICS

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

JEANS

Turn garments inside-out before washing and use a liquid detergent.

CONTROL PANEL

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1 “ON/OFF” button

2 Programme selector

3 “Start/Pause” button

4 “Spin” button

5 “Start delay” button

6 “FreshCare+”/

“Key lock“button

7 “Temperature” button

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PROGRAMMES

MIXED

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

WHITE

COTTON

Normally to heavily soiled and robust cottons .

COTTON

For washing normally soiled cotton garments. At 40°c and 60°C, this is the standard cotton programme and the most ecient in terms of water and energy consumption.

SPORT

DUVET

SPIN & DRAIN

Spins the load then empties the water. For resilient garments. If you exclude the spin cycle, the machine will drain only

RINSE & SPIN

Rinses and the spins. For resilient garments.

RAPID 30’

For washing lightly soiled garments quickly. This cycle lasts only 30 minutes, saving time and energy.

COLOURS 15°

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.

SYNTHETICS

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

JEANS

Turn garments inside-out before washing and use a liquid detergent.

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OPTIONS

! If the selected function is incompatible with the set programme, the incompatibility will be signalled by a buzzer (3 beeps). ! If the selected function is incompatible with another previously set function the function will not be enabled.

STAR T DELAY

To set the selected programme to start at a later time, press the button to set the desired delay time. The symbol lights on the display when this fuction is enabled. To cancel the delayed start, press the button again untile the value ‚‘‘0‘‘ is shown on the display.

FRESHCARE+

This option enhances washing performance by generating steam to inhibit the proliferation of the main bad odour sources inside the machine. After steam phase, the washing machine will perform gentle tumbling through slow rotations of the drum. FreshCare+ option starts after the cycle ends for a maximum duration of 6h and you can interrupt it at any time by pressing any button on control panel or turning the knob. Wait around 5 minutes before door can be opened.

FUNCTIONS

ON/OFF

To switch on the washing machine: press the “ON/OFF“ button, the “Start/Pause” button light up. To switch o the washing machine during the wash cycle, press and hold the button for approximately 3 seconds. If the button is pressed briey or accidentally the machine will not switch o. To switch o the washing machine after programme end: press the “ON/OFF“ button until the lights go o.

KNOB

To select and conrm programmes. Turn to select.

START/PAUSE

To start the programme, after you have nished your settings. To pause a running programme. To continue a paused programme.

KEY LOCK

To lock the control panel, press and hold the “Key lock” button for approximately 3 seconds. The symbol will light up on the display to indicate that the control panel has been locked (with the exception of the “ON/OFF“ button). This prevents unintentional changes to programmes, especially with children near the machine. To unlock the control panel, press and hold the “Key lock”

button for approximately 3 seconds .

TEMPERATURE

Every programme has a predened temperature. If you want to change the temperature, press the “temperature” button. The value appears on the display.

SPIN

Every programme has a predened spin speed. If you want to change the spin speed, press the "Spin" button. The value appears on the display.

BLEACHING

If you wish to bleach the laundry, load the washing machine and set the “Rinse & Spin” programme. Start the machine and wait for it to complete the rst water lling cycle (roughly 2 minutes). Put the machine in pause mode by pressing the “Start/Pause” button, open the detergent drawer and pour the bleach (observe the recommended doses indicated on the package) into the main wash compartment where the partition was previously mounted. Restart the cycle by pressing the “Start/Pause” button. If desired, it is possible to add fabric softener into the appropriate compartment of the detergent drawer.

DEMO MODE

This function is only used for sales presentations. By this you can interact with washing machine and see it working without water. To enter Demo mode, switch the washing machine ON and OFF again. Press and hold “Start/Pause”

button, then within 5 seconds press also “ON/OFF“ button and hold both buttons for 10 seconds. To deactivate this function, switch the washing machine OFF. Than press and hold “Start/Pause” button, within 5 seconds press also “ON/OFF“ button and hold both buttons for 2 seconds.

PROGRAMME CHART

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Max load 7 Kg

Power consumption in o-mode 0.5 W / in left-on mode 8.0 W

Programme

Mieszane Mixed

Białe White

Bawełniane Cotton

Sport Sport

Kołdra Duvet

Jeans Jeans

Wirowanie i

wypompowanie

Płukanie i

wirowanie

Szybki 30´ Rapid 30’

Kolorowe 15° Colours 15°

Wełniane Wool

Delikatne Delicates

Syntetyczne Synthetics

 Dosing required  Dosing optional

Spin & Drain

Rinse & Spin



Recommended

detergent

Energy

Powder Liquid

—

— — — — —

—



  

 



Residual

— — —

53 0.98 75

53 0.97 52.5

53 0,98 75

— — —

33 0.75 72

consumption

dampness % *

Detergents and additives

Temperatures

Default Range

40°C - 40°C 1000 3.5 ** —

60°C - 90°C 1400 7.0 **

40°C - 60°C 1400 7.0 220 —

60°C

40°C - 40°C 600 3.5 ** —

30°C - 30°C 1000 2.0 ** —

40°C - 40°C 800 3.5 ** —

— — 1400 7.0 ** — — — — — — — —

— — 1400 7.0 ** — —

30°C - 30°C

15°C 15°C

40°C - 40°C 800 1.5 ** —

30°C - 30°C — 1.0 ** —

40°C - 60°C 1200 4.0 195 —

- 60°C 1400 7.0 175 —

- 40°C 1400 7.0 220 —

Max.

spin

speed

(rpm)

800 3.0

1000 3.5

Max load

(kg)

Duration

(Minutes)

Pre-

wash

 (90°)    

—

Main

Softener

wash

 

                 

   

 

   

kWh

Total water lt

Cotton - Test wash cycles in compliance with regulations

1061/2010 These are the reference programs for the energy label. Set this wash cycles with a temperature of 40°C or 60°C. They are the most efficient programmes in terms of energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry. The actual water temperature may differ from the declared one.

For all Test Institutes

Long wash cycle for cottons: set wash cycle Cotton with a temperature of 40°C.

This data may dier in your home due to changing conditions in inlet water temperature, water pressure etc. Approximate programme duration values refer to the default setting of the programmes, without options.

* After programme end and spinning with maximum

selectable spin speed, in default programme setting.

** The duration of the programme is shown on the

display.

The washer adapts water, energy and programme duration to

your wash load Synthetic program along: set wash cycle Synthetics with a temperature of 40°C.

DOOR

To open the door, pull the handle. To close the door, hold the handle and

push so that you can hear it click shut.

ACCESSORIES

Contact our After-Sales Service to check if the following accessories are available for your washing machine (and dryer) model

STACKING KIT SHELF

By which your dryer can be xed on top of your washing machine to save space and to facilitate loading and unloading your dryer in the higher position.

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HOW TO USE THE APPLIANCE

FIRST TIME USE

Remove any manufacturing debris:

• Select the “Cotton” programme at a temperature of 60°C.

• Pour a small quantity of detergent powder into the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser (maximum 1/3 of the quantity the detergent manufacturer recommends for lightly soiled laundry).

DAILY US E

PREPARING THE LAUNDRY

Empty pockets

• Coins, paper clips, etc. could damage the load and the washing machine components.

• Tissues will break down during the wash cycle, and the fragments will have to be subsequently removed by hand.

Close all zippers, buttons, and hooks. Tie all ribbons or belts

• Insert the smaller garments (e.g. nylon hosiery, belts, etc.) and garments with hooks (e.g. braziers) into a fabric bag or a pillowcase with a zipper. Remove any rings from curtains, or else place the curtains inside a fabric bag together with the rings.

HOW TO USE THE WASHING MACHINE

1. Load laundry

Open the door and load the laundry. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without

overlling. Observe the load sizes given in the “PROGRAMME CHART” table. Overloading the machine will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry.

2. Close door

Make sure that no laundry gets stuck between door glass and rubber seal. Close the door so that you can hear it click shut.

3. Open water tap

Make sure that the washing machine is connected to

the water mains. Open the water tap.

Switch on washing machine

Press the “ON/OFF” , the “Start/Pause” lamp ashes slowly.

4. Set the desired programme

Select the required programme with the “Programme selector” dial. The duration of the wash cycle is shown

on the display. The washing machine automatically displays the maximum temperature and spin speed settings possible for the selected programme. Adjust the temperature and/or spin speed settings if needed with the relative buttons.

• Start the programme without adding any laundry (with empty drum).

• See section “DAILY USE” for more information on how to select and start a programme.

Fabric type / Symbol on the wash label

• Cottons, mixed bres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwash items.

• Colour Separate coloured and white items. Wash new coloured articles separately.

• Size Wash items of dierent sizes in the same wash load, to improve washing eciency and distribution of the articles in the drum.

• Delicates Wash delicate items separately; they require gentle treatment.

Change temperature, if needed

Press the “Temperature” button to progressively lower the temperature setting until cold wash has been set (“- -“ will be shown on the display). Pressing the button

again sets the highest possible setting.

Change spin speed, if needed

Press the “Spin” button to progressively decrease the spin speed until the spin cycle is turned o (“0” will be shown on the display). Pressing the button again sets

the highest possible setting.

Select options, if needed

Press the button to select the option; the respective symbol on display illuminates. Press the button again to cancel the option; the light extinguishes.

! If the selected option is incompatible with the programme set, the incompatibility will be signalled by a buzzer (3 beeps) and the corresponding indicator light will ash. ! If the selected option is incompatible with another previously set option, only the most recent selection will remain active.

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