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WASHER-DRYER

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tion manual.

Contents

Installation, 2-3-4

Unpacking and levelling

Connecting the electricity and water supplies

The first wash cycle

Technical data

Service, 5

Care and maintenance, 6

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies

Cleaning the washer-dryer

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer

Caring for the door and drum of your appliance

Cleaning the pump

Checking the water inlet hose

Precautions and tips, 7

General safety

Disposal

Description of the washer-dryer, 8-9

Control panel

Display

How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle, 10

Wash cycles and options, 11

Table of programmes and wash cycles

Wash options

Detergents and laundry, 12

Detergent dispenser drawer

Preparing the laundry

Special wash cycles

Load balancing system

Troubleshooting, 13

Instruction Sheet, 14

FDG 9620

Instructions for use

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Summary of content (14 pages)

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Instructions for use WASHER-DRYER ! This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual.
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Installation GB ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washerdryer is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/herself with its operation and features. ! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information relating to the safe installation and operation of the appliance.
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Connecting the drain hose 65 - 100 cm Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a drain duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor. Alternatively, place the drain hose over the edge of a washbasin or bathtub, by fastening the guide (which can be purchased at the technical assistance centre) to the tap (see figure). The free end of the hose should not be underwater.
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GB As the colours of the wires in the lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green & Yellow. Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black. If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
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Service Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service: • Check whether you can solve the problem alone (see “Troubleshooting”); • Restart the wash cycle to check whether the problem has been solved; • If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre. ! Always request the assistance of authorised technicians. GB Have the following information to hand: • the type of problem; • the appliance model (Mod.); • the serial number (S/N).
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Care and maintenance GB Cutting off the water and electricity supplies Caring for the door and drum of your appliance • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washer-dryer and help to prevent leaks. • Unplug the washer-dryer when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. • Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.
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Precautions and tips ! This washer-dryer was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully. General safety • This appliance was designed for domestic use only.
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Description of the washer-dryer GB Control panel TEMPERATURE CHILD LOCK button button ON/OFF CLEANING ACTION button button DISPLAY START/PAUSE Detergent dispenser drawer WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB button and indicator light SPIN button OPTION buttons and indicator lights DRYING button Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives (see “Detergents and laundry”). ON/OFF button: press this briefly to switch the machine on or off.
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Display GB B A C The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information.
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How to run a wash cycle or a drying cycle GB 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green colour. 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of programmes and wash cycles on the following page. 3. MEASURE OUT THE DETERGENT.
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Wash cycles and options Detergents PreFabric Wash wash softener 40° 40° 60° 1200 1200 1200    -       5 4,5 5 4 Cotton: heavily soiled whites and delicate colours. 60° 1200  -   9 4 Cotton (+ prewash): extremely soiled whites. ** 90° 1200     9 5 Eco Cotton (1): heavily soiled whites and delicate colours.
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Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser drawer Successful washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. ! Do not use hand washing detergents; they create too much foam. Open the detergent A B dispenser drawer and pour in the detergent or washing additive, as follows.
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Troubleshooting Your washer-dryer could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (see “ Service”), make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The washer-dryer does not switch • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact. on. • There is no power in the house. The wash cycle does not start. • • • • • The washer-dryer door is not closed properly.
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Instruction Sheet GB Manufacturer’s name Whirlpool EMEA S.p.A. - Socio Unico via Carlo Pisacane n.1 - 20016 Pero (MI) - Italy Description model FDG 9620BS EX 60Hz Country of production Italy Rated Voltage (V) 220/240 V Rated Frequency (Hz) 60 Hz Rated Power (W) 1850 W Net Weight (kg) 66 kg Rated Capacity (kg) from 1 to 9 kg for the wash programme from 1 to 6 kg for the drying programme Annual Energy Consumption (kWh/year) kWh/year 195.