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DAILY USE

1.

 LOADING LAUNDRY. 

• 

Prepare the laundry, following the 

recommendations given in the section “HINTS AND 

TIPS”. - Open the door and load the laundry into the 

drum, without exceeding the maximum load 

capacities indicated in the 

Programme Chart

• 

Close the door, pressing until the latch 

audibly locks, and check that there is no 

laundry trapped between the door glass 

and the rubber seal.

2.

 OPEN THE WATER TAP

 Check that the washer dryer is connected correctly 
to the water mains. Open the water tap.

3.

 

SWITCHING ON THE WASHER DRYER MACHINE.

 

  Press button 

; the lamp 

flashes slowly.

4.

 

SELECTING A PROGRAMME AND CUSTOMISING A CYCLE. 

  

The following functions are possible with this appliance:

• 

Wash only

• 

Wash and dry

• 

Dry only

 

Wash only

Select the required programme with the PROGRAMME 
selector dial. The duration of the wash cycle is shown on the 
display. The washer dryer machine automatically displays the 
maximum temperature and spin speed settings possible for 
the selected programme. Adjust the temperature and/or spin 
speed settings if needed with the relative buttons. 

• 

Press button 

Temp°C

 to cycle through progressively 

lower temperature settings until cold wash is set (“

- -

“) 

shown on display. 

• 

Press button 

Spin speed

” 

to cycle through progressively 

lower spin speed settings until the spin cycle is turned off 
(“0” shown on display). 
Pressing the button again sets the highest possible setting. 

  Select the required options (if necessary).

•  Press the button to select the option; the respective button 

lamp illuminates.

•  Press the button again to cancel the option; the lamp 

extinguishes.

If the selected option is not compatible with the 

programme set, an error warning tone sounds and the 
indicator lamp flashes three times. The option is not selected.

  Wash and dry

  To wash and dry a load with no interruption between the 

wash and dry cycles, make sure that the load does not 
exceed the maximum permissible drying load for the 
selected programme 

(

see the column “

Max. load for drying 

cycle

” in the

 Programme chart

).

1. Follow the instructions given in the paragraph “Wash Only” 

to select and, if necessary, customise the required 
programme. 

2. Press 

Drying settings

 to select the required drying mode. 

Two drying modes are available: automatic or timer. 

Automatic drying with selectable levels:

In automatic drying mode, the washer dryer machine dries the 
laundry until the set level of dryness is reached. Pressing 
button 

Drying settings

 once automatically selects the 

highest drying level available for the selected programme. 
Press the button again to reduce the drying level.
The following levels are available:
Wardrobe 

: laundry is completely dry and ready to be put 

away in the wardrobe without ironing.
Hanger 

: laundry is left slightly damp to minimise 

creasing. Garments must be hung to air dry completely. 
Iron 

: garments are left reasonably damp to make ironing 

easier.

- Timer drying mode:

Press button 

Drying settings

 repeatedly to set timer 

drying mode. After cycling through all the automatic drying 
levels, continue pressing button 

Drying settings

 until the 

desired time is displayed.  Values from 210 to 30 minutes are 
settable.

 
To wash a load of laundry larger than the maximum 
permissible load for drying 

(

see the column “

Max. load 

for drying cycle

” in the 

Programme chart)

, remove a few 

garments once the washing cycle has finished before starting 
the drying cycle. Proceed as follows:

1. Follow the instructions given in the paragraph “Wash Only” 

to select and, if necessary, customise the required 
programme. 

2. Do not include a drying cycle.
3. Once the washing cycle is finished, open the door and 

remove a few garments to reduce the load. Now follow the 
instructions for “Dry only”. 

N.B.: always allow a cooling down period after drying before 
opening the door.
When using the two preset cycles “Wash & Dry 45’” and “Wash 
& Dry 90’”, it is not necessary to select and start a drying cycle.

Dry only

This function is used to simply dry a wet load washed 
previously in the washer dryer or by hand.

1. Select a suitable programme for the laundry you want to dry 

(e.g. select cotton to dry wet cotton laundry). 

2. Press button 

Dry only

 to dry without a wash cycle. 

3. Press 

Drying settings

 to select the required drying mode. 

Two drying modes are available: automatic or timer. 

- Automatic drying with selectable levels:

In automatic drying mode, the washer dryer machine dries 
the laundry until the set level of dryness is reached. Pressing 
button 

Drying settings

 once automatically selects the 

highest drying level available for the selected programme. 
Press the button again to reduce the drying level.
The following levels are available:
Wardrobe 

: laundry is completely dry and ready to be put 

away in the wardrobe without ironing.
Hanger 

: laundry is left slightly damp to minimise 

creasing. Garments must be hung to air dry completely. 
Iron 

: garments are left reasonably damp to make ironing 

easier.

For more information on functions, a more detailed guide may 

be requested or downloaded from the website following the 

instructions given on the last page. 

WWW

Summary of Contents for FreshCare WFWDC96

Page 1: ...www whirlpool com au User Manual ...

Page 2: ...trol kerosene spot removers turpentine waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer Items such as foam rubber latex foam shower caps waterproof textiles rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer Fabric softeners or similar products should be used...

Page 3: ...liance 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 ...

Page 4: ...r appliance at www whirlpool com au Download the Instructions for use from the website http docs whirlpool eu Follow the procedure described on the last page WWW PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CONTROL PANEL 1 Top 2 Detergent dispenser 3 Control Panel 4 Lid handle 5 Door 6 Water filter behind kick panel 7 Removable kick panel 8 Adjustable feet 2 APPLIANCE 1 On Off button 2 Programme selector 3 Start Pause but...

Page 5: ...mme without loading the washer dryer machine with empty drum FIRST TIME USE B A Prewash Compartment Detergent for prewash Main Wash Compartment Detergent for the main wash Stain remover Water softener Softener compartment Softener Liquid starch Pour softener or starch solution into the compartment without exceeding the max level Release button Press to remove tray for cleaning Preferably use the p...

Page 6: ...g settings once automatically selects the highest drying level available for the selected programme Press the button again to reduce the drying level The following levels are available Wardrobe laundry is completely dry and ready to be put away in the wardrobe without ironing Hanger laundry is left slightly damp to minimise creasing Garments must be hung to air dry completely Iron garments are lef...

Page 7: ...ress START PAUSE again To open the door while a cycle is in progress press START PAUSE the door may be opened if the symbol lights Press the START PAUSE button again to resume the programme from where it was paused 8 CANCELLING A RUNNING PROGRAMME IF NECESSARY Press and hold the button until the washer dryer stops If the water level and temperature are low enough the door unlocks and may be opened...

Page 8: ...G THE ENVIRONMENT Keeping within the load limits indicated in the programme chart will optimise energy water and detergent consumption and reduce washing times Do not exceed the detergent quantities recommended by the detergent manufacturer Save energy by using a 60 C instead of a 90 C wash programme or by using a 40 C instead of a 60 C wash programme We recommend using the Cotton 60 C programme f...

Page 9: ... For wash programmes with temperatures above 50 C we recommend using powder detergent rather than liquid and following the directions given on the detergent package Detergents and additives Recommend ed detergent Programme Available tempera tures Max spin speed rpm Drying Max load for wash cycle kg Max load for dry ing cycle kg Duration Minutes Prewash Main Softener Powder Liquid MIXED 40 C 1000 5...

Page 10: ...s cycle offers wash results comparable to 40 c mixed at just 15 C MIXED For washing lightly to normally soiled resilient garments in cotton linen synthetic fibres and mixed fibres COTTON For washing normally to heavily soiled towels underwear table and bed linen etc In resilient cotton and linen SYNTHETICS For washing normally soiled garments made from synthetic fibres such as polyester polyacryli...

Page 11: ...ic detergents glass detergents abrasive powders or other similar products to clean the control panel as these could damage the printed elements WARNING Be sure to turn off the washer dryer and disconnect it from its electrical power supply before performing any cleaning or maintenance operations Never use flammable liquids to clean the washer dryer ...

Page 12: ... make sure that there are no areas where the colour is more pronounced In such cases the hose may have a leak and may need to be replaced For flood protection hoses check the safety valve s inspection window see the arrow If it s red this means that the flood protection function has been engaged in this case the hose will have to be replaced with a new one In order to detach the hose press the rel...

Page 13: ...nually unscrew the intake hose from the back of the washer dryer Using pliers extract the mesh filter from the valve on the back of the washer dryer and clean it 4 Re insert the mesh filter Reconnect the intake hose to the water tap and the washer dryer Do not use tools to connect the intake hose Open the water tap and check to make sure that all the connections have been tightened properly 2 1 ...

Page 14: ...tton and pulling on the dispenser at the same time 1 2 2 Remove the insert from the fabric softener compartment 3 Wash the components under running water taking care to remove all the detergent and fabric softener residues 4 Dry with a soft cloth 5 Re install the detergent dispenser and close it ...

Page 15: ...emove the kick panel Using a screwdriver do that which is shown in the following figure 2 Container for the drained water Place a low and wide container under the water filter in order to collect the residual water 3 Drain the water Slowly turn the filter counter clockwise until all the water has come out Allow the water to flow out without removing the filter Once the container is full close the ...

Page 16: ...rt the water filter and reinstall the kick panel Re insert the water filter by turning it clockwise Turn it as far as it will go the filter s grip should be in its vertical position In order to check the filter s seal pour about 1 litre of water into the detergent dispenser Re install the kick panel 1 2 ...

Page 17: ... Eliminate all the residual water from the hoses and secure them in such a way that they will not be damaged during the transport operations 4 Reapply the transport bolts Follow the procedure for removing the transport bolts described in the Installation Instructions in the opposite order Important never transport the washer dryer without having applied the transport bolts WARNING Do not lift the ...

Page 18: ...ave an air vent If the problem persists after having performed these checks close the water tap shut off the washer dryer 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 washer dryer to load and drain water continuously Special anti siphon valves are available on the market to prevent these typ...

Page 19: ...r washing machines for hand washing and washing machines or something similar The dosage was excessive The washer dryer does not dry The plug is not inserted into the electrical outlet There has been a power failure The door is not fully closed A start delay has been set The DRY function is set to its 0 position ...

Page 20: ...ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE See the Instructions for use for instructions on maintenance procedures and troubleshooting problems CONTACTING THE AFTER SALES SERVICE When contacting the After Sales Service you will need to be able to provide the codes indicated on the adhesive label on the inner side of the door The telephone number is indicated in the warranty booklet Whirlpool is a registered trademark o...

Page 21: ...1 2 3 4 5 150 ml 100 ml 50 ml 10 mm 0 39 inch 2 cm 0 7 inch 6 7 ...

Page 22: ...10 11 12 13 14 max 100 cm 39 inch min 65 cm 25 inch max 100 cm 39 inch min 65 cm 25 inch max 100 cm 39 inch min 65 cm 25 inch 9 8 max 0 5 cm max 0 2 inch ...

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