Quick guide GB

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A WHIRLPOOL PRODUCT. Before using the appliance carefully read the Health and Safety guide.
In order to receive a more complete assistance, Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed. For more detailed
please register your appliance on instructions on how to remove them, see the Installation Guide.
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CONTROL PANEL
1. “ON/OFF” button 7. 8. 7. Washing phase
2. Programme selector Indicates washing phase of the cycle
3. “Temperature” button Failure: Call Service
4. “Spin” button Refer to Troubleshooting section
5. “Start delay” button Failure: Water filter clogged
6. “Start/Pause” button Water cannot be drained; water filter
7. Option buttons might be blocked
8. “Key lock“button Failure: Water tap closed
INDICATORS No or not sufficient inlet water. “Beep”
Door can be opened sound every 5 seconds.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the event of any failures, refer to the
Troubleshooting section in USER MANUAL
PROGRAMME CHART

consumption kWh
dampness % (*)
Max load 9 Kg Recommended

temperature °C
Detergents and additives

Total water lt
Power consumption in off-mode 0.5 W / in left-on mode 8 W detergent

Residual

Laundry
Energy
Temperatures Max. spin Max Dura- Prewash Main
Programme speed load tion wash Softener Pow- Liquid
(rpm (kg (h : m) der
Setting Range

Mixed (Gemengde was) 40°C - 40°C 1000 9,0 ** –   –  – – – –

White (Witte was) 60°C - 90°C 1400 9,0 2:35 (90°)     55 1,79 89 55
Cotton (Katoen) 40°C - 60°C 1400 9,0 3:30 –     53 1,20 97 45
1351 9,0 3:45 –     53 0,80 59 32
Eco 40-60 40 °C 40°C 1351 4,5 2:50 –     53 0,48 52 29
1351 2,3 2:10 –     53 0,24 41 25
Bed linen (Bed-linnen) 60°C - 60°C 1400 9,0 ** –     – – – –
Sport 40°C - 40°C 600 4,0 ** –   –  – – – –
Duvet(Dekbedden) 30°C - 30°C 1000 3,5 ** –   –  – – – –
Steam Refresh – – – 2 ** – – – – – – – – –
Spin & Drain – – 1400 9,0 ** – – – – – – – – –
(Centr. & Afpompen)
Rinse & Spin
(Spoelen & Centrif.) – – 1400 9,0 ** – –  – – – – – –
Rapid 30’ (Snel 30’) 30°C - 30°C 1200 (***) 4,5 0:30 –   –  71 0,18 37 27
20°C 20 °C - 20 °C 1400 9,0 1:50 –   –  55 0,14 78 22
Silk (Zijde) 30°C - 30°C 600 (***) 1,0 ** –   –  – – – –
Wool (Wol) 40°C - 40°C 800 2,0 ** –   –  – – – –
Delicates (Fijne was) 30°C - 30°C 600 (***) 1,0 ** –   –  – – – –
Synthetics (Synthetisch) 40°C - 60°C 1200 4,5 2:15 –     35 0,58 60 43
 Dosing required  Dosing optional
This data may differ in your home due to changing conditions in inlet water temperature, * After programme end and spinning with maximum selectable spin speed, in default
water pressure etc. Approximate programme duration values refer to the default setting of
the programmes, without options. The values given for programmes other than the Eco 40-60 programme setting.
programme are indicative only. ** The duration of the programme is shown on the display.
Eco 40-60 - Test wash cycle in compliance with EU Ecodesign regulation 2019/2014. The *** The display will show the suggested spin speed as default value.
most efficient programme in terms of energy and water consumption for washing normally
soiled cotton laundry. 6th Sense - the sensor technology adapts water, energy and programme duration to your
Note: spin speed values shown on the display can slightly differs from the values stated wash load.
in the table.
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.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION DETERGENT DISPENSER

Main wash compartment
1. Worktop 1.
Detergent for the main wash, stain remover 
2.
2. Detergent dispenser 3. or water softener. For a liquid detergent it is
3. Control panel recommended to use removable plastic partition B A
4. Door handle A (supplied) for a proper dosage. If powder
4.
detergent is used, place the partition into slot B.
5. Door Prewash compartment
5.
6. Water filter - behind plinth Detergent for the prewash.
7. Plinth (removable) Softener compartment
8. Adjustable feet (4) 6.
Fabric softener. Liquid starch.
7. Pour in softener or starch solution only up to the “max” mark.
Release button 
8.
Press to remove tray for cleaning.
PROGRAMMES heavy duty detergent to the main wash compartment of the detergent
For choosing the appropriate programme for your kind of dispenser (maximum 1/3 of the quantity recommended by the detergent
laundry, always respect the instructions on the care labels of manufacturer for lightly soiled laundry). Start the programme without
the laundry. The value given in the tub symbol is the maximum adding any laundry.
temperature possible for washing the garment.
DAILY USE
Mixed
Prepare your laundry according to the recommendations in the “HINTS
For washing lightly to normally soiled resilient garments in cotton, linen,
AND TIPS” section. Load the laundry, close the door, open the water tap and
synthetic fibres and mixed fibres.
press the “ON/OFF” button to switch the washing machine on, the “Start/
White (Whites) Pause” button flashes. Turn the programme selector to the desired
For washing normally to heavily soiled towels, underwear, table and bed programme and select any option if needed. The temperature and spin
linen, etc in resilient cotton and linen. Only when the temperature is speed shown on the display can be changed by pressing the “Temperature”
selected at 90°C the cycle is provided with a prewash phase before main button or the “Spin” button. Pull out the detergent dispenser and
washing phase. In this case it is recommended to add detergent both, in the add the detergent (and additives/softener) now. Observe the dosing
prewash and main wash section. recommendations on the detergent pack.
Cotton STARTING CYCLE
Normally to heavily soiled and robust cottons . Close the detergent dispenser and press the “Start/Pause” button.
Eco 40-60 The machine will lock the door ( symbol off) and the drum will start to
For washing normally soiled cotton garments declared to be washable rotate; the door will be unlocked ( symbol on) and then locked again
at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle. This is the standard cotton ( symbol off) as preparation phase of each washing cycle. The
programme and the most efficient in terms of water and energy “Clicking” noise is part of the door locking mechanism. Water will enter
consumption. the drum and start the washing phase once the door is locked.
Bed linen PAUSE A RUNNING PROGRAMME
Use this programme to wash bed linen an towels in one single cycle. It To pause the wash cycle, press the button “Start/Pause” again; the
optimises softner performance and helps you save time and energy. We indicator light will flash. If the symbol is illuminated, the door may be
recommend to use powder detergent. opened. To start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted,
Sport press the button again.
For washing lightly soiled sports clothing (tracksuits, shorts, etc.). For best
results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated in the OPEN THE DOOR, IF REQUIRED
‚‘‘‘PROGRAMME CHART‘‘. We recommend using liquid detergent , and adding Before starting and after end of a programme, the “Door open” symbol
the amount suitable for half-load. lights to show the door can be opened. As long as a wash programme is
Duvet (Duvets) running, the door remains locked. To open the door while a programme is
Designed for washing eiderdown padded items such as double or single in progress, press the “Start/Pause” button. Provided the water level and/
duvets, cushions and anoraks. It is recommended to load such padded or temperature is/are not too high, the “door open” indicator lights up
items in the drum with the edges folded inwards and not to exceed ¾ of and you can open the door. For example to add/ remove laundry. Press the
the drum’s volume. For optimal washing, we recommend using a liquid “Start/Pause” button again to continue the programme.
detergent.
Steam Refresh PROGRAMME END
This programme refreshes garments by removing bad odours and relaxing The “Door open” indicator lights up, and the display shows “Cycle end”.
the fibres (2 kg, roughly 3 items). Insert dry items only (that are not dirty) To switch off the washing machine after programme end press the
and select programme “Steam Refresh”. Garments will be a little damp “ON/OFF” button, the lights go off. If you do not press “ON/OFF”
at the end of the cycle and can be worn after a few minutes. The “Steam button, the washing machine will switch off automatically after about a
Refresh” programme makes ironing easier. 10 minutes. Close the water tap. Open the door and unload the machine.
! Not recommended for wool or silk garments. Leave the door ajar to allow the drum to dry.
! Do not add softeners or detergents.
Spin & Drain (Spin + Drain) OPTIONS
Spins the load then empties the water. For resilient garments. If you exclude
the spin cycle, the machine will drain only ! If the selected function is incompatible with the set programme, the
incompatibility will be signalled by a buzzer (3 beeps) and the wording
Rinse & Spin (Rinse + Spin) “No Selection” will appear on the display.
Rinses and the spins. For resilient garments. ! If the selected function is incompatible with another previously set
Rapid 30’ function, the wording “No Selection” will appear on the display and the
For washing lightly soiled garments quickly. This cycle lasts only 30 minutes, function will not be enabled.
saving time and energy.
Clean+
20°C Clean+ is an option working on 3 different levels (Intensive, Daily and Fast)
For washing lightly soiled cotton garments, at a temperature of 20 °C. that are specially designed to set the right washing action, depending on
Silk your cleaning needs:
Use this cycle to wash all silk garments. We recommend the use of special Intensive: this option is designed for high levels of dirtiness, removing most
detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes. stubborn stains.
Wool Daily: this option is designed to remove everyday stains.
All wool garments can be washed using programme ‚“Wool“ even those Fast: this option is designed to remove lightly soiled stains.
carryng the “hand-wash only “ label. For best results, use special detergents Intensive rinse
and do not exceed max kg declaration of laundry. By selecting this option, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal
Delicates detergent removal is guaranteed. It is particularly useful for sensitive skin.
For washing particularly delicate garments. Preferably turn garments inside Press the button once, two or three times to select an additional 1, 2 or 3
out before washing. rinses after the standard cycle rinse and remove all traces of detergent.
Press the button again to go back to the “Normal rinse” rinse type.
Synthetics
Delay Timer
For washing soiled garments made from synthetic fibres (such as polyester,
To set the selected programme to start at a later time , press the button
polyacrylic, viscose, etc.) or cotton/synthetic blends.
to set the desired delay time. “Waiting” or “Starts in” is indicated on the
FIRST TIME USE display when this option is enabled. To cancel the delayed start, press the
button again until the value ‚‘‘--:--‘‘ is shown on the display.
The first time the machine is switched on, you will be asked to select the
language and the display will automatically show the language selection
This option enhances washing performance by generating steam to inhibit
menu.
the proliferation of the main bad odour sources inside the machine. After
To select the desired language press the “Temperature” button or “Start
steam phase, the washing machine will perform gentle tumbling through
delay” button; to confirm the selection press the “Spin” button.
slow rotations of the drum. option starts after the cycle ends for a
To change the language switch off the washing machine and press
maximum duration of 6h and you can interrupt at any time by pressing any
buttons “Key lock” , “Intensive rinse” and “FreshCare+”
button on control panel or turning the knob.
simultaneously until an alarm is heard: the language-selection menu will be
(*) Wait around 5’ before open the door.
displayed again.
To remove any residues from the manufacturing process. Select the
“Cotton” programme at a temperature of 60°C. Add a small amount of
Steam Hygiene CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
This option enhances washing performance by generating steam during For any cleaning and maintenance, switch off and unplug the
the wash cycle that eliminates any bacteria from fibres while treating them washing machine. Do not use flammable fluids to clean the washing
at the same time. Place the laundry in the drum, choose a compatible
machine.
programme and select option “ “.
! The steam generated during washing machine operation may cause the
Clean and maintain your washing machine periodically (at least 4
porthole door to become hazy. times per year).
Easy Iron Cleaning the outside of the washing machine
By selecting this function, the wash and the spin cycles will be modified in Use a soft damp cloth to clean the outer parts of the washing
order to reduce the formation of creases. machine. Do not use glass or general purpose cleaners, scouring
Temperature powder or similar to clean the control panel – these substances
Every programme has a predefined temperature. If you want to change the might damage the printing.
temperature, press the “Temperature” button. The value appears on the Checking the water supply hose
display. Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. If damaged,
Spin replace it by a new hose available through our After-Sales Service or
Every programme has a predefined spin speed. If you want to change the your specialist dealer. Depending on the hose type: If the inlet hose
spin speed, press the “Spin” button. The value appears on the display. has a transparent coating, periodically check if the colour intensifies
Demo mode locally. If yes, the hose may have a leak and should be replaced
To deactivate this function, switch the washing machine OFF. Than press Cleaning the water filter / draining residual water
and hold “Start/Pause” button, within 5 seconds press also
“ON/OFF” button and hold both buttons for 2 seconds.
If you used a hot wash programme, wait until the water has cooled
down before draining any water. Clean the water filter regularly, to
KEY LOCK avoid that the water cannot drain after the wash due to obstruction
To lock the control panel, press and hold the “KEY LOCK” button for
of the filter. If the water cannot drain, the display indicates that the
approximately 3 seconds. When the display visualises “KEY LOCK ON” the water filter may be clogged.
control panel is locked (with the exception of the ON/OFF button). This Remove the plinth by using the screwdriver: push downwards
prevents unintentional changes to programmes, especially with children one side of the plinth with your hand, then push the screwdriver
near the machine. To unlock the control panel, press and hold the “KEY LOCK” into the gap between plinth and front panel and pry open the
button for approximately 3 seconds. plinth. Place a broad, flat container beneath the water filter, to
collect the drain water. Slowly turn the filter counterclockwise
BLEACHING until water flows out. Let the water flow out, without removing the
If you wish to bleach the laundry, load the washing machine and set the filter. When the container is full, close the water filter by turning it
“Rinse & Spin” programme. in clockwise. Empty the container. Repeat this procedure until all
Start the machine and wait for it to complete the first water filling cycle the water has drained. Lay a cotton cloth beneath the water filter,
(roughly 2 minutes). Put the machine in pause mode by pressing the which can absorb a small amount of rest water. Then remove the
“Start/Pause” button , open the detergent drawer and pour the bleach water filter by turning it out anti clockwise. Clean the water filter:
(observe the recommended doses indicated on the package) into the remove residues in the filter and clean it under running water.
main wash compartment where the partition was previously mounted. Insert the water filter and reinstall the plinth: Reinsert the water
Restart the cycle by pressing the “Start/Pause” button . filter again by turning it in clockwise direction. Make sure to turn it
If desired, it is possible to add fabric softener into the appropriate in as far as it goes; the filter handle must be in vertical position. To
compartment of the detergent drawer. test water tightness of the water filter, you can pour about 1 liter of
water into the detergent dispenser. Then reinstall the plinth.
HINTS AND TIPS
Sort your laundry according to ACCESSORIES
Type of fabric/care label (cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool, Contact our After-Sales Service to check if the following accessories
handwash items). Colour (separate coloured and white items, wash are available for your washing machine model.
new coloured items separately). Delicates (wash small items – like Stacking kit shelf
nylon stockings – and items with hooks – like bras – in a cloth bag or By which your dryer can be fixed on top of your washing machine to
pillow case with zip). save space and to facilitate loading and unloading your dryer in the
Empty all pockets higher position.
Objects like coins or lighters can damage your laundry as well as the
drum. TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
Follow the dosage recommendation / additives Never lift the washing machine by holding it at the worktop.
It optimizes the cleaning result, it avoids irritating residues of surplus Pull out the mains plug, and close the water tap. Make sure that
detergent in your laundry and it saves money by avoiding waste of door and detergent dispenser are properly closed. Disconnect the
surplus detergent inlet hose from the water tap, and remove the drain hose from
Use low temperature and longer duration your draining point. Remove all rest water from the hoses, and fix
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption them so that they cannot get damaged during transport. Refit the
are generally those that perform at lower temperatures and longer transport bolts. Follow the instructions for removing the transport
duration. Observe the load sizes bolts in the INSTALATION GUIDE in reverse order.
Load your washing machine up to the capacity indicated in the
“PROGRAMME CHART” table to save water and energy.
Noise and remaining moisture content
They are influenced by the spinning speed: the higher the spinning
speed in the spinning phase, the higher the noise and the lower the
remaining moisture content.
DESCALE AND CLEAN PROCEDURE
A message on the display will regularly (roughly every 50 cycles) advise the
user to run an automatic cleaning cycle to clean the washing machine and
combat limescale build-up and bad odours.
For optimal maintenance we suggest using WPRO Limescale and grease
remover, according to the instructions shown on the package. The product
can be purchased by contacting the technical assistance service or through
the website www.whirlpool.eu.
Whirlpool declines all liability for any damages to the appliance caused by the
use of other cleaning products for washing machines available on the market.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The washing machine may sometimes not work properly for certain reasons. Before calling the Support Centre, it is recommended to check to see if
the problem can be easily resolved using the following list.
Anomalies: Possible causes / Solution:

• The plug is not inserted into the electrical outlet, or not enough to make contact.
The washing machine does not turn on.
• There has been a power failure.

• The door is not fully closed.

• The ON/OFF button has not been pressed.
The wash cycle does not start. • The START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
• The water tap is not open.
• A “start delay” has been set.
• The water intake hose is not connected to the tap.
The washing machine does not fill with • The hose is bent.
water (the message “NO WATER”, Turn • The water tap is not open.
tap on” is shown on the display). • The mains water supply has been shut off.
“Beep” sound every 5 seconds. • There is not enough pressure.
• 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.
The washing machine loads and drains If the problem persists after having performed these checks, close the water tap, shut off the
water continuously. washing machine, 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 washing
machine to load and drain water continuously.Special anti-siphon valves are available on the
market to prevent these types of problems.

• The programme does not include the draining function: with certain programmes it must be
The washing machine does not drain or activated manually.
does not spin. • The drain hose is bent.
• The drain line is obstructed.
• At the time of installation, the drum was not properly unlocked.
The washing machine vibrates
• The washing machine is not level.
excessively during the spin cycle.
• The washing machine is squeezed between furniture and the wall.

• The water intake hose has not been tightened properly.

The washing machine leaks water. • The detergent dispenser is clogged.
• The drain hose has not been properly fastened.
The machine is locked and the display • Shut off the machine, disconnect the plug from the outlet, and weight about 1 minute before
flashes, indicating an error code (e.g. turning it back on.
F-01, F-..). If the problem persists, call the Support Centre.

• The detergent is not compatible with the washing machine (it must bear the wording “for
Too much foam is formed. washing machines”, “ for hand washing and washing machines”, or something similar).
• The dosage was excessive.

• Door is locked in case of power breakdown. Programme will continue automatically as soon as
Door is locked, with or without
the mains is available again.
failure indication, and the
• Washing machine is in a standstill. Programme will continue automatically after the origin of
programme does not run.
the standstill does not persist anymore.

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