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TROUBLESHOOTING

Your washing machine is equipped with various automatic 

safety and feedback functions . They enable failures 

and needed maintenance to be detected and indicated 

accordingly . 

These failures are frequently so minor that they can be 

removed within a few minutes .

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 .

•  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 “h2o” 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 washing machine loads and 

drains water continuously .

•  The “Start/Pause”   button has not been pressed .

•  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 After-sales service . 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 unblocked

 .

•  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 wait about 1 

minute before turning it back on .

•  If the problem persists, call the After-sales service .

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 .

Summary of Contents for FWG81284SBS EG

Page 1: ...www whirlpool eu register User Manual ...

Page 2: ...eaning the outside of the washing machine 12 Checking the water supply hose 12 Cleaning the mesh filters in the water supply hose 13 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 13 Cleaning the water filter draining residual water 14 Troubleshooting 15 Door how to open it in case of a failure to take out your laundry 16 Transport and handling 16 After sales service 17 INSTALLATION GUIDE 18 USER MANUAL THANK Y...

Page 3: ... is attached to the washing machine by means of appropriate stacking kit available through our After Sales Service or your specialist dealer Move the appliance without lifting it by the worktop or top lid Installation including water supply if any and electrical connections and repairs must be carried outbyaqualifiedtechnician Donotrepairorreplace any part of the appliance unless specifically stat...

Page 4: ...d disconnected from the power supply before performing any maintenance operation never use steam cleaning equipment risk of electric shock DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS The packaging material is 100 recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste d...

Page 5: ...vable plastic partition A supplied for a proper dosage If powder detergent is used place the partition into slot B 2 Prewash compartment Detergent for the prewash 3 Softener compartment Fabric softener Liquid starch Pour softener or starch solution only up to the MAX mark 4 Release button press to remove the detergent dispenser for cleaning A B TECHNICAL DATA FOR WATER CONNECTION Water connection ...

Page 6: ...HART 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 of the drum s volume For optimal washing we recommend using a liquid detergent JEANS Turn garments inside o...

Page 7: ...panel press and hold the Key lock button for approximately 3 seconds FUNCTIONS OPTIONS 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 observ...

Page 8: ...mesintermsofenergyandwater consumptionforwashingnormallysoiledcottonlaundry The actualwatertemperaturemaydifferfromthedeclaredone ForallTestInstitutes 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 This data may differ in your home due to changing conditions in inlet water temperature water p...

Page 9: ...overfilling Observe the load sizes given in the PROGRAMME CHART table Overloading the machine will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry 2 Close door Make sure that no laundry gets stuck between door glass and rubber seal Close the door so that you can hear it click shut 3 Open water tap Make sure that the washing machine is connected to the water mains Open the water tap Sw...

Page 10: ...ress Start Pause again to continue the programme If you have changed the programme do not add detergent for the new programme To prevent that a running programme is changed by accident for instance by children use the Key lock see section FUNCTIONS Pause a running programme and open the door if needed Press Start Pause to pause a running programme Provided water level or temperature is not too hig...

Page 11: ...garments with clasps such as braziers in a laundry bag or in a pillow case with a zip WASH SYMBOLS ON GARMENT LABELS The value given in the tub symbol is the maximum temperature possible for washing the garment Normal mechanical action Reduced mechanical action Much reduced mechanical action Hand wash only Do not wash CLEAN THE WATER FILTER REGULARLY This is needed to prevent the filter from block...

Page 12: ...CKING 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 For water stop hoses check the ...

Page 13: ...er again Connect the inlet hose to water tap and washing machine again Do not use a tool to connect the inlet hose Open the water tap and check that all connections are tight 2 1 CLEANING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER 1 Remove the detergent dispenser by pressing on the release button and at the same time pulling out the detergent dispenser 2 1 2 Remove the insert from the softener compartment 3 Clean al...

Page 14: ...he 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 water filter by turning it clockwise Empty the container Repeat the procedure until all the water has been drained 9 Remove filter Lay a cotton cloth beneath the water filter which can absorb a small amount of rest water The...

Page 15: ... 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 ...

Page 16: ...d 3 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 4 Refit the transport bolts Follow the instructions for removing the transport bolts in the Installation Guide in reverse order Important Do not transport the washing machine without having fixed the t...

Page 17: ...ERVICE To receive assistance call the number shown on the warranty booklet or follow the instructions on the website www whirlpool eu When contacting our Client After sales service always specify a brief description of the fault the type and exact model of the appliance XXXXXXXXXX the service number number after the word Service on the rating plate your full address your telephone number If any re...

Page 18: ...18 1a 1b x 4 17 mm 0 67 inch 12 mm 0 47 inch 3 4 x 1 x 1 2 1c 1d x 4 1 2 cm 0 7 inch Installation guide ...

Page 19: ...19 859991542060EN max 2 0 cm max 0 8 inch ext n n x 4 max 2 5m 8 2 f e e t max 100cm 39 inch min 60cm 24 inch A max 100cm 39 inch min 60cm 24 inch B Installation guide ...

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