Frigidaire FWF 71243W, User Manual

Page 1: ... 4 Product description 6 EASY START 7 Programme Chart 9 Consumption values 12 Options 13 Settings 14 Before first use 14 Daily use 15 Hints and tips 19 Care and cleaning 20 Troubleshooting 23 Technical Data 26 FWF 71243W User Manual CONTENTS ...

Page 2: ...afety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately Keep detergents away from children Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open If the appliance has a child safety device this should be activated Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the applia...

Page 3: ...the manufacturer its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard Before any maintenance operation deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket Do not use high pressure water sprays and or steam to clean the appliance Clean the appliance with a moist cloth Use only neutral detergents Do not use abrasive products abrasive cleaning ...

Page 4: ...the mains power supply Do not use multi plug adapters and extension cables Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable Should the mains cable need to be replaced this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation Do...

Page 5: ...lectrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 6: ...ed in the drum Turn the device clockwise until the groove is horizontal You cannot close the door To close the door turn the device anticlockwise until the groove is vertical Fixing plate kit 4055171146 Available from your authorised dealer If you install the appliance on a plinth secure the appliance in the fixing plates Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory 6 PRODUCT DESCRI...

Page 7: ...n 9 spin reduction button 10 temp button Display A C B The display shows A The delay start When you press the delay start button the display shows the delay start time B The child lock indicator The indicator comes on the display when the related option is set C This area shows The programme time The alarm codes If the appliance has a malfunction the display shows the alarm codes 7 EASY START ...

Page 8: ...Refer to the chapter Troubleshooting The display shows the message for some seconds if You set a option that is not suitable for the programme You change the programme while it operates 8 EASY START ...

Page 9: ...cate fabrics with hand washing care symbol 1 dark garments 40 C 3 kg 1200 rpm Cotton items or mixed fabric items in dark col ours Normal soil mix 20 20 C 2 kg 1200 rpm Special programme for cotton synthetic and mixed fabrics lightly soiled Select this programme to re duce the energy consumption Make sure that the detergent is suitable for low temperatures in order to have good washing results2 rin...

Page 10: ...te or doesn t rotate proper ly but this is normal for this programme 2 The appliance performs the short heating phase if the water temperature is below 20 C The appliance can show the temperature setting as cold 3 The default spin speed is 700 rpm 4 To reduce creasing this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin phase The appliance adds some rinses Programme options...

Page 11: ...s 30 30 1 When you set the quick option we recommend that you decrease the quantity of the laundry It is possible to keep the full load but the washing results can be unsatisfactory Recommended load cotton 3 5 kg synthetics and delicates 1 5 kg 11 PROGRAMME CHART ...

Page 12: ...eeds 2 hours actual load 1 kg the programme duration will be less than 1 hour When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot flashes in the display PROGRAMMES LOAD KG ENERGY CONSUMP TION KWH WATER CON SUMPTION LITRE APPROXI MATE PRO GRAMME DURATION MINUTES cotton 60 C 7 1 34 68 157 cotton ECO 60 C 1 7 0 92 45 250 cotton 40 C 7 0 78 61 157 synthetics 40 C 3 0 60 56 103 delicate...

Page 13: ... decrease the programme duration Set this option for items with light soil or items to refresh extra rinse With this option you can add some rinses to a washing programme Use this option for persons allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is soft The related indicator comes on delay start With this option you can delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours The display sh...

Page 14: ...ate activate the acoustic signals press rinse hold and quick at the same time for 6 seconds If you deactivate the acoustic signals they continue to operate when the appliance has a malfunction Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme To activate deactivate this option touch the buttons rinse hold and extra rinse at the same time un...

Page 15: ...e sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry Using detergent and additives 1 Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner 2 Put the detergent and the fabric conditioner into the compartments 3 Carefully close the detergent drawer Detergent compartments Detergent compartment for washing phase If you use liquid detergent...

Page 16: ...drawer easily 3 B 2 Adjust the flap in position B 3 Put back the drawer in the recess When you use the liquid detergent Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents Do not put more liquid then 120 ml Do not set the delay start A When the flap is in position B and you want to use powder detergent 1 Remove the drawer 2 Adjust the flap in position A 3 Put back the drawer in the recess 16 DAILY US...

Page 17: ...liance starts the countdown When the countdown is completed the programme starts automatically You can cancel or change the set of the delay start option before you press the button start pause After pressing the button start pause you can only cancel the delay start option To cancel the delay start option a Press the button start pause to set the appliance to pause The indicator of button start p...

Page 18: ... the water tap Keep the door and the detergent drawer ajar to prevent the mildew and odours The washing programme is completed but there is water in the drum The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry The indicator rinse hold stays on to remind you to drain the water The door lock indicator is on The indicator of button start pause is off The door stays locked You must drain th...

Page 19: ...nts and additives specially made for washing machines powder detergents for all types of fabric powder detergents for delicate fabrics 40 C max and woollens liquid detergents preferably for low temperature wash programmes 60 C max for all types of fabric or special for woollens only Do not mix different types of detergents To help the environment do not use more than the correct quantity of deterg...

Page 20: ...o prevent limescale and rust particles To remove rust particles use only special products for washing machines Do this separately from the laundry wash Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product Maintenance wash With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in the drum Perform a maintenance wash regularly To do this Remove all laundry ...

Page 21: ...in 1 Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket 2 Remove the water inlet hose 3 Remove the drain hose from the rear support and unhook it from sink or spigot 4 Put the ends of the drain and inlet hose in a container Let the water flow out of the hoses 5 Set any selected programme with option spin drain and let it operate until the end of the cycle 6 When no more water flows install the inlet ...

Page 22: ...WARNING Make sure that the temperature is more than 0 C before you use the appliance again The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures 22 CARE AND CLEANING ...

Page 23: ...is connected to the mains socket Make sure that the appliance door is closed Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse box Make sure that the Start Pause has been pressed If the delay start is set cancel the setting or wait for the end of countdown Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on if available The appliance does not fill with water properly Make sure that the water tap i...

Page 24: ...ater leakages Make sure that the inlet hose and or the drain hose have no damages Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it You cannot open the ap pliance door Make sure that the washing programme is finished Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum The appliance makes an unusual noise Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct Refer t...

Page 25: ...again contact the Authorised Service Centre If the display shows other alarm codes Deactivate and activate the appliance If the problem continues contact the Service Service We recommend the use of original spare parts When contacting the Authorised Service Centre make sure that these data are available You can find the information on the rating plate model PNC and Serial Number Mod Prod No Ser No...

Page 26: ...solid particles and moisture ensured by the protective cover ex cept where the low voltage equipment has no pro tection against moisture IPX4 Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0 5 bar 0 05 MPa 8 bar 0 8 MPa Water supply 1 Cold water Maximum Load Cotton 7 kg Energy Efficiency Class A Spin Speed Maximum 1200 rpm 1 Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3 4 thread 26 TECHNICAL DATA ...

Page 27: ...it Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office 27 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS ...

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