Whirlpool WDFB8614AJW User Manual page 3

WASH CYCLES
Follow the instructions on the symbols of the garment's wash
care label. The value indicated in the symbol is the maximum
recommended temperature for washing the garment.
Anti-Stain
the programme is suitable to heavily-soiled garments with resistant colours.
It ensures a washing class that is higher than the standard class (A class).
When running the programme, do not mix garments of different colours.
We recommend the use of powder detergent. Pre-treatment with special
additives is recommended if there are obstinate stains.
Anti-Stain Quick
this programme is ideal for washing the most difficult daily stains in 1 hour. It is
ideal for mixed fabrics and coloured garments, caring for your clothes as it washes.
If the drying function is selected, a drying cycle automatically activates at
the end of the wash cycle that resembles open-air drying, with the added
advantages of preserving garments from yellowing due to sunlight
exposure and preventing loss of whiteness caused by the possible
presence of dust in the air. Drying cycles can only be selected on a level
basis. Dryness level "A2" recommended.
Whites
use this cycle to wash white clothes. The programme is designed to maintain
the brightness of white clothes over time. Use powder detergent for best
results.
If the drying function is selected, a drying cycle automatically activates at the
end of the wash cycle that resembles open-air drying, with the added
advantages of preserving garments from yellowing due to sunlight exposure
and preventing loss of whiteness caused by the possible presence of dust in
the air. Drying cycles can only be selected on a level basis.
Cotton
Suitable for washing towels, underwear, table cloths, etc. made of
resistant linen and cotton that are moderately to heavily soiled.
Eco Cotton
Suitable for washing moderately soiled cotton garments. At 40°C and
60°C it is the standard cycle for washing cotton garments, and is the most
efficient in terms of combined water and electricity consumption.
Synthetics
Suitable for washing moderately soiled garments made of synthetic fibres
(e.g. polyester, polyacrylic, viscose, etc.) or mixed synthetic-cotton fibres.
Anti Allergy
use programme to remove major allergens such as pollen, mites, cat's
and dog's hair.
Wool - Woolmark Apparel Care - Green:
the wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as "hand wash"
provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on
the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing
machine. (M1318)
Delicates
use programme to wash very delicate garments having strasses or
sequins.
We recommend turning the garments inside out before washing and
placing small items into the special bag for washing delicates. Use liquid
detergent on delicate garments for best results.
When selecting an exclusively time-based drying function, a drying cycle
is performed at the end of the wash cycle that is particularly delicate,
thanks to light handling and appropriate temperature control of the
water jet.
The recommended durations are:
1 kg of synthetic garments --> 150 min
1 kg of synthetic and cotton garments --> 180 min
1 kg of cotton garments --> 180 min
The degree of dryness depends on the load and fabric composition.
To wash silk garments and curtains: select the cycle 9 and set the
"Delicate" level from option
Fast Wash 30'
For washing lightly soiled garments in a short time. Not suitable for wool,
silk and garments to be washed by hand.
Wash & Dry 45'
select programme for washing and drying lightly soiled garments (Cotton
and Synthetic) in a short time. This cycle may be used to wash and dry a
laundry load of up to 1 kg in just 45 minutes. To achieve optimum results,
use liquid detergent and pre-treat cuffs, collars and stains.
Drying Cotton
To dry cotton garments.
Drying Synthetics
To dry synthetics garments.
Drying Wool
To dry wool garments.
Rinse
Designed for rinsing and spinning.
Spin + Pump out
Designed for spinning and draining the water.
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DISPLAY
The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a
great deal of information.
A
The duration of the available wash cycles and the remaining time of a
running cycle appear in section A; if the DELAY TIMER option has been
set, the countdown to the start of the selected wash cycle will appear.
Moreover, pressing the relative button allows for visualising the maximum
values for the temperature, spin speed or type of drying relative to the
selected programme or the most recently selected ones, if compatible
with the selected programme.
The "wash cycle phases" corresponding to the selected wash cycle and the
"wash cycle phase" of the running wash cycle appear in section B:
Main wash
Rinse
Spin/Pump out
Drying
The icons corresponding to "temperature", "spin" and "drying" (working
from the left) are displayed in section C.
The "temperature" bars
which may be selected for the set cycle.
The "spin" bars indicate the maximum spin level which may be
selected for the set cycle.
The symbol lights up while the drying settings are being adjusted.
Locked door indicator
When lit, the symbol indicates that the door is locked. To prevent any
damage, wait until the symbol turns off before opening the door.
To open the door while a cycle is in progress, press the START/PAUSE
button ; if the symbol is off, the door can be opened.
FIRST-TIME USE
Once the appliance has been installed, and before it is used for the first
time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, by setting the
"Auto-Clean" cycle.
DAILY USE
Prepare the laundry by following the suggestions appearing under the
"TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS" section.
- Press the ON/OFF button ; the indicator light relative to START/PAUSE
will flash slowly green.
- Open the door. Load the laundry while making sure not to exceed the
maximum load quantity indicated in the wash cycle table.
- Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the
relevant compartments, as described in the "DETERGENT DISPENSER
DRAWER" section.
- Close the door.
- The machine automatically displays the maximum temperature and spin
speed values set for the selected cycle, or the most recently-used settings
if they are compatible with the selected cycle. The temperature can be
decreased by pressing the button, until the cold wash "OFF" setting is
reached. The spin speed may be progressively reduced by pressing the
button, until it is completely excluded (the "OFF" setting). If these buttons
are pressed again, the maximum values are restored.
- Select the desired wash cycle.
- Select the desired options.
- Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle; the relative
indicator light will light up steady green and the door will lock (
on).
PAUSING A CYCLE
To pause the wash cycle, press the START/PAUSE
indicator light will flash amber. To start the wash cycle from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE
OPENING THE DOOR, IF NECESSARY
Once a cycle starts, the symbol turns on to signal that the door cannot
be opened. While a wash cycle is running, the door remains locked. To
open the door while a cycle is under way, for example, to add or remove
garments, press the START/PAUSE
indicator light will flash amber. If the
opened. Press the START/PAUSE
CHANGING A RUNNING WASH CYCLE
To change a wash cycle while it is in progress, pause the washer-dryer
using the START/PAUSE button (the relative indicator light will flash
amber), then select the desired cycle and press the START/PAUSE
button again.
! To cancel a cycle that has already begun, press and hold the ON/OFF
button. The cycle will be stopped and the machine will switch off.
B
C
indicate the maximum temperature level
button again; the
button again.
button to pause the cycle; the
symbol is not lit, the door may be
button again to continue the cycle.
symbol