WHIRLPOOL FWL61052BPL User Manual
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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
After-sales service .......................................................................................17
INSTALLATION GUIDE ...................................................................18
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Health & Safety guide
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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 (0-3years) should be kept
away from the appliance. Young children (3-8years)
should be kept away from the appliance unless
continuously supervised. Children from 8years 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, oces 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 qualied technician. Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specically 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
suocation. 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 60x60x3cm (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.
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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
01-1Mpa 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 qualied 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 on the product or on the accompanying documentation
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.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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DETERGENT DISPENSER
B
A
1.
3.
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5.
6.
8.
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)
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CONTROL PANEL
User manual
9.10.11. 8.
2.1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
1. “ON/OFF” button
2. Programme selector
3. “Start/Pause” button
4. “Temperature” button
5. “Spin” button
6. “Start delay” button
7. “Key lock“button
8. Option buttons
9. Door locked indicator
10. Cycle end
11. Washing phase indicators
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
ecient 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
oering satisfactory wash results. Suitable for lightly
soiled, unstained garments. This cycle oers 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.
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