Setup and user guide

ManualsBrandsWhirlpool ManualsDomestic AppliancesFWL 81483W UK

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

LED INDICATORS

9. Door locked

The doors are locked

10. Cycle end

The programme has ended

11. Washing phase

Indicates washing phase of the

cycle

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In order to receive a more complete assistance,

please register your product on

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CONTROL PANEL

PROGRAMME CHART

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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)

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.



Max. load 6 Kg

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

Detergents and additives

Recommended

detergent

Residual

dampness % *

Energy

consumption

kWh

Total water lt

Programme

Temperatures

Max. spin

speed

(rpm)

Max.

load

(kg)

Duration

(Minutes)

Prewash

Main

wash

Softener

Powder Liquid

Default Range

Mixed

40°C - 40°C 1000

3.5

—

 

—



— — —

White 60°C - 90°C 1200 6.0 170

 (90°)

   

— — —

Cotton 40°C - 60°C 1200 6.0 220

—

   

53 0.98 75

Cotton 60°C

- 60°C 1200 6.0 220

—

   

53 1.02 50

- 40°C 1200 6.0 220

—

   

53 0.98 75

Sport 40°C - 40°C 600 3.5 90

—

 

—



— — —

Duvet 30°C - 30°C 1000 2.0 110

—

 

—



— — —

Jeans 40°C - 40°C 800 3.5 70

—

 

—



— — —

Spin & Drain

—

— 1200 6.0 10

—

— — — — — — —

Rinse & Spin

—

— 1200 6.0 50

—



— — — — —

Rapid 30’ 30°C - 30°C 800 3.0 30

—

 

—



— — —

Colours 15°

15°C 15°C 1000

3.5

—

 

—



— — —

Wool 40°C - 40°C 800 1.5 75

—

 

—



— — —

Delicates 30°C - 30°C — 1.0 80

—

 

—



— — —

Synthetics 40°C - 60°C 1200 4.0 195

—

   

33 0.75 72

 Dosing required  Dosing optional

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 washer adapts water, energy and programme duration to your wash load.

6th Sense - the sensor technology adapts water, energy and programme duration to your

wash load.

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 ecient programmes in terms of energy

and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry. The actual water

temperature may dier from the declared one.

For all Test Institutes

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

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

Quick guide

2.1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

9.10.11. 8.

Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction.

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.

Summary of content (4 pages)

PAGE 1
EN Quick guide THANK YOU FOR BUYING A WHIRLPOOL PRODUCT. In order to receive a more complete assistance, please register your product on www.whirlpool.eu/register Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction. 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. CONTROL PANEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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PROGRAMMES FIRST TIME USE 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.
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EN Quick guide Temperature Every programme has a predefined temperature. If you want to change the temperature, press the “Temp.” button. The corresponding LED indicator lights up. Spin Every programme has a predefined spin speed. If you want to change the spin speed, press the “Spin speed” button. The corresponding LED indicator lights up. KEY LOCK To lock the control panel, press and hold the “Key lock” button for approximately 3 seconds.
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TROUBLESHOOTING The washing machine may sometimes not work properly for certain reasons. Before calling the After-sales service, 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 door is not fully closed. The wash cycle does not start.