Whirlpool FDLR80250 5kg 6th Sense Front Load Washer manual

Whirlpool FDLR80250 5kg 6th Sense Front Load Washer

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Before using the appliance carefully read the Health and Safety guide.
Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed. For more detailed instructions on how to remove them, see the Installation Guide.

Washing phase
Indicates washing phase of the cycle Failure: Call Service

Refer to Troubleshooting section
Failure: Water filter clogged Water cannot be drained; water filter might be blocked

Failure: Water tap closed
No or not sufficient inlet water. “Beep” sound every 5 seconds.
In the event of any failures, refer to the Troubleshooting section in USER MANUAL

CONTROL PANEL

“ON/OFF” button
Programme selector
“Temperature” button
“Spin” button
“Start delay” button
“Start/Pause” button
Option buttons
“Key lock“button

INDICATORS
Door can be opened

PROGRAMME CHART

Test wash cycle in compliance with regulation and AS/NZS 2040.1 and AS/NZS 2040.2:
set programme Cotton with a temperature of 60°C at 1400 rpm (load of 8 kg).
This data may differ 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.

The duration of the programme is shown on the display.
6th Sense – the sensor technology adapts water, energy and programme duration to your wash load.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Worktop
Detergent dispenser
Control panel
Door handle
Door
Water filter – behind plinth
Plinth (removable)
Adjustable feet (4)

DETERGENT DISPENSER

Main wash compartment
Detergent for the main wash, stain remover or 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.

Prewash compartment
Detergent for the prewash.

Softener compartment
Fabric softener. Liquid starch.
Pour in softener or starch solution only up to the “max” mark.
Release button
Press to remove tray for cleaning.

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 fibres and mixed fibres.

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 60°C, this is the standard cotton programme and the most efficient in terms of water and energy consumption.

Bed Linen
Use this programme to wash bed linen an towels in one single cycle. It optimises softner performance and helps you save time and energy. We recommend to use powder detergent.

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.

Steam Refresh
This programme refreshes garments by removing bad odours and relaxing the fibres (1.5 kg, roughly 3 items). Insert dry items only (that are not dirty) and select programme “Steam Refresh”. Garments will be a little damp at the end of the cycle and can be worn after a few minutes. The “Steam Refresh” programme makes ironing easier.

Not recommended for wool or silk garments.
Do not add softeners or detergents.

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 min
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 offering satisfactory wash results. Suitable for lightly soiled, ustained garments. This cycle offers wash results comparable to 40°c mixed at just 15°C.

Silk
Use this cycle to wash all silk garments. We recommend the use of special detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes.

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 soiled garments made from synthetic fibres (such as polyester, polyacrylic, viscose, etc.) or cotton/synthetic blends.

FIRST TIME USE

The first time the machine is switched on, you will be asked to select the language and the display will automatically show the language selection menu.
To select the desired language press the “Temperature” button or “Start delay” button; to confirm the selection press the “Spin” button.
To change the language switch off the washing machine and press buttons “Key lock” , “Intensive rinse” and “ ” simultaneously until an alarm is heard: the language-selection menu will be displayed again.

To remove any residues from the manufacturing process. Select the “Cotton” programme at a temperature of 60°C. Add a small amount of heavy duty detergent to the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser (maximum 1/3 of the quantity recommended by the detergent manufacturer for lightly soiled laundry). Start the programme without adding any laundry.

DAILY USE

Prepare your laundry according to the recommendations in the “HINTS AND TIPS” section. Load the laundry, close the door, open the water tap and press the “ON/OFF” button to switch the washing machine on, the “Start/Pause” button flashes. Turn the programme selector to the desired programme and select any option if needed. The temperature and spin speed shown on the display can be changed by pressing the “Temperature” button or the “Spin” button. Pull out the detergent dispenser and add the detergent (and additives/softener) now. Observe the dosing recommendations on the detergent pack. Then close the detergent dispenser and press the “Start/Pause” button. The “Start/Pause” button will lights up and the door will be locked.

PAUSE A RUNNING PROGRAMME

To pause the wash cycle, press the button “Start/Pause” again; the indicator light will flash. If the symbol is illuminated, the door may be opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button again.

OPEN THE DOOR, IF REQUIRED

Before starting and after end of a programme, the “Door open” symbol lights to show the the door can be opened. As long as a wash programme is running, the door remains locked. To open the door while a programme is in progress, press the “Start/Pause” button. Provided the water level and/or temperature is/are not too high, the “door open” indicator lights up and you can open the door. For example to add/ remove laundry. Press the “Start/Pause” button again to continue the programme.

PROGRAMME END

The “Door open” indicator lights up, and the display shows “Cycle end”. To switch off the washing machine after programme end press the “ON/OFF” button, the lights go off. If you do not press “ON/OFF” button, the washing machine will switch off automatically after about a 10 minutes. Close the water tap. Open the door and unload the machine. Leave the door ajar to allow the drum to dry.

OPTIONS

If the selected function is incompatible with the set programme, the incompatibility will be signalled by a buzzer (3 beeps) and the wording “No Selection” will appear on the display.
If the selected function is incompatible with another previously set function, the wording “No Selection” will appear on the display and the function will not be enabled.

Clean+
Clean+ is an option working on 3 different levels (Intensive, Daily and Fast) that are specially designed to set the right washing action, depending on your cleaning needs:
Intensive: this option is designed for high levels of dirtiness, removing most stubborn stains.
Daily: this option is designed to remove everyday stains.
Fast: this option is designed to remove lightly soiled stains.

Intensive rinse
By selecting this option, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal detergent removal is guaranteed. It is particularly useful for sensitive skin. Press the button once, two or three times to select an additional 1, 2 or 3 rinses after the standard cycle rinse and remove all traces of detergent. Press the button again to go back to the “Normal rinse” rinse type.

Delay Timer
To set the selected programme to start at a later time , press the button to set the desired delay time. “Waiting” or “Starts in” is indicated on the display when this option is enabled. To cancel the delayed start, press the button again until the value ‚‘‘–:–‘‘ is shown on the display.

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. option starts after the cycle ends for a maximum duration of 6h and you can interrupt at any time by pressing any button on control panel or turning the knob.
(*) Wait around 5’ before open the door.
Steam Hygiene
This option enhances washing performance by generating steam during the wash cycle that eliminates any bacteria from fibres while treating them at the same time. Place the laundry in the drum, choose a compatible programme and select option.

The steam generated during washing machine operation may cause the porthole door to become hazy.

Easy Iron
By selecting this function, the wash and the spin cycles will be modified in order to reduce the formation of creases.

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

Spin
Every programme has a predefined spin speed. If you want to change the spin speed, press the “Spin” button. The value appears on the display. Demo mode 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.

KEY LOCK
To lock the control panel, press and hold the “KEY LOCK” button for approximately 3 seconds. When the display visualises “KEY LOCK ON” the control panel is 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.

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 first water filling 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.

HINTS AND TIPS

Sort your laundry according to
Type of fabric/care label (cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool, handwash items). Colour (separate coloured and white items, wash new coloured items separately). Delicates (wash small items – like nylon stockings – and items with hooks – like bras – in a cloth bag or pillow case with zip).

Empty all pockets
Objects like coins or lighters can damage your laundry as well as the drum.

Follow the dosage recommendation/additives
It optimizes the cleaning result, it avoids irritating residues of surplus detergent in your laundry and it saves money by avoiding waste of surplus detergent

Use low temperature and longer duration
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration.

Observe the load sizes
Load your washing machine up to the capacity indicated in the “PROGRAMME CHART” table to save water and energy.

Noise and remaining moisture content
They are influenced by the spinning speed: the higher the spinning speed in the spinning phase, the higher the noise and the lower the remaining moisture content.

DESCALE AND CLEAN PROCEDURE

A message on the display will regularly (roughly every 50 cycles) advise the user to run an automatic cleaning cycle to clean the washing machine and combat limescale build-up and bad odours.
For optimal maintenance we suggest using WPRO Limescale and grease remover, according to the instructions shown on the package. The product can be purchased by contacting the technical assistance service or through the website www.whirlpool.eu
Whirlpool declines all liability for any damages to the appliance caused by the use of other cleaning products for washing machines available on the market.

CLEANING and MAINTENANCE

For any cleaning and maintenance, switch off and unplug the washing machine. Do not use flammable fluids to clean the washing machine.
Clean and maintain your washing machine periodically (at least 4 times per year).

Cleaning the outside of the washing machine
Use a soft damp cloth to clean the outer parts of the washing machine. Do not use glass or general purpose cleaners, scouring powder or similar to clean the control panel – these substances might damage the printing

Checking the water supply hose
Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. If damaged, replace it by a new hose available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. Depending on the hose type:
If the inlet hose has a transparent coating, periodically check if the colour intensifies locally. If yes, the hose may have a leak and should be replaced.

Cleaning the water filter / draining residual water
If you used a hot wash programme, wait until the water has cooled down before draining any water. Clean the water filter regularly, to avoid that the water cannot drain after the wash due to obstruction of the filter. If the water cannot drain, the display indicates that the water filter may be clogged.

Remove the plinth by using the removable plastic partition of the detergent dispenser: push downwards one side of the plinth with your hand, then push the removable plastic partition into the gap between plinth and front panel and pry open the plinth. Place a broad, flat container beneath the water filter, to collect the drain water. Slowly turn the filter counterclockwise until water flows out. Let the water flow out, without removing the filter. When the container is full, close the water filter by turning it in clockwise. Empty the container. Repeat this procedure until all the water has drained. Lay a cotton cloth beneath the water filter, which can absorb a small amount of rest water. Then remove the water filter by turning it out anti clockwise. Clean the water filter: remove residues in the filter and clean it under running water. Insert the water filter and reinstall the plinth: Reinsert the water filter again by turning it in clockwise direction. Make sure to turn it in as far as it goes; the filter handle must be in vertical position. To test water tightness of the water filter, you can pour about 1 liter of water into the detergent dispenser. Then reinstall the plinth.

Cleaning the detergent dispenser
Remove the detergent dispenser by pressing on the release button and at the same time pulling out the detergent dispenser. Remove the insert from the detergent dispenser, as well as the insert of the softener compartment. Clean all parts under running water, removing all detergent or softener residues. Wipe the parts dry with a soft cloth. Reinstall the detergent dispenser and push it back into the detergent compartment.

ACCESSORIES
Contact our After-Sales Service to check if the following accessories are available for your washing machine model.

Stacking kit shelf
By which your dryer can be fixed on top of your washing machine to save space and to facilitate loading and unloading your washing machine in the higher position.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
Never lift the washing machine by holding it at the worktop.
Pull out the mains plug, and close the water tap. Make sure that door and detergent dispenser are properly closed. Disconnect the inlet hose from the water tap, and remove the drain hose from your draining point. Remove all rest water from the hoses, and fix them so that they cannot get damaged during transport. Refit the transport bolts. Follow the instructions for removing the transport bolts in the INSTALLATION GUIDE in reverse order.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The washing machine may sometimes not work properly for certain reasons. Before calling the Support Centre, it is recommended to check to see if the problem can be easily resolved using the following list.

Anomalies:	Possible causes / Solution:
The washing machine does not turn on.	• The plug is not inserted into the electrical outlet, or not enough to make contact. • There has been a power failure.
The wash cycle does not start.	• The door is not fully closed. • The ON/OFF button has not been pressed. • The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed. • The water tap is not open. • A “start delay” has been set.
The washing machine does not fill with water (the message “NO WATER”, Turn tap on” is shown on the display). “Beep” sound every 5 seconds.	• The water intake hose is not connected to the tap. • The hose is bent. • The water tap is not open. • The mains water supply has been shut off. • There is not enough pressure. • The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
The washing machine loads and drains water continuously.	• The drain hose has not been installed at 65 to 100 cm from the ground. • The end of the drain hose is immersed in water. • The drain connector on the wall does not have an air vent. If the problem persists after having performed these checks, close the water tap, shut off the washing machine, and call the Support Centre.If the dwelling is located on one of the uppermost floors of a building, a siphon effect can sometimes occur, thus causing the washing machine to load and drain water continuously.Special anti-siphon valves are available on the market to prevent these types of problems.
The washing machine does not drain or does not spin.	• The programme does not include the draining function: with certain programmes it must be activated manually. • The drain hose is bent. • The drain line is obstructed.
The washing machine vibrates excessively during the spin cycle.	• At the time of installation, the drum was not properly unlocked. • The washing machine is not level. • The washing machine is squeezed between furniture and the wall.
The washing machine leaks water.	• The water intake hose has not been tightened properly. • The detergent dispenser is clogged. • The drain hose has not been properly fastened.
The machine is locked and the display flashes, indicating an error code (e.g. F-01, F-..).	• Shut off the machine, disconnect the plug from the outlet, and weight about 1 minute before turning it back on. If the problem persists, call the Support Centre.
Too much foam is formed.	• The detergent is not compatible with the washing machine (it must bear the wording “for washing machines”, “ for hand washing and washing machines”, or something similar). • The dosage was excessive.
Door is locked, with or without failure indication, and the programme does not run.	• Door is locked in case of power breakdown. Programme will continue automatically as soon as the mains is available again. • Washing machine is in a standstill. Programme will continue automatically after the origin of the standstill does not persist anymore.

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