Whirlpool FFD 8469 BSV UK Washing Machine User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Whirlpool
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FFD 8469 BSV UK Washing Machine
User Guide
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A WHIRLPOOL PRODUCT.
In order to receive a more complete assistance, please register your appliance
on www.whirlpool.eu/register
Before using the appliance carefully read the Health and Safety guide.
Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are
removed. For more detailed instructions on how to remove them, see the
Installation Guide.
CONTROL PANEL
- “ON/OFF” button
- Programme selector
- “Temperature” button
- “Spin” button
- “Start delay” button
- “Start/Pause” button
- Option buttons
- “Key lock“button
INDICATORS
Door can be opened
Washing phase
Indicates washing phase of the cycle
Failure: Call Service
Refer to Troubleshooting section
Failure: Water filter clogged
Water cannot be drained; water filter might be blocked
Failure: Water tap closed
No or not sufficient inlet water. “Beep” sound every 5 seconds.
In the event of any failures, refer to the Troubleshooting section in USER
MANUAL
PROGRAMME CHART
This data may differ in your home due to changing conditions in inlet water
temperature, 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 are indicative only.
Eco 40-60 – Test wash cycle in compliance with EU Ecodesign regulation
2019/2014. The most efficient programme in terms of energy and water
consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.
Note: spin speed values shown on the display can slightly differs from
the values stated 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.
- After programme end and spinning with maximum selectable spin speed, in default programme setting.
** The duration of the programme is shown on the display.
*** The display will show the suggested spin speed as default value.
6th Sense – the sensor technology adapts water, energy and programme duration to your wash load.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Worktop
- Detergent dispenser
- Control panel
- Door handle
- Door
- Water filter – behind plinth
- Plinth (removable)
- Adjustable feet (4)
DETERGENT DISPENSER
Main wash compartment
Detergent for the main wash, stain remover or water softener. For a liquid
detergent it is recommended to use removable plastic partition A (supplied)
for a proper dosage. If powder detergent is used, place the partition into
slot B.
Prewash compartment
Detergent for the prewash.
Softener compartment
Fabric softener. Liquid starch.
Pour in softener or starch solution only up to the “max” mark.
Release button
Press to remove tray for cleaning.
PROGRAMMES
For choosing the appropriate programme for your kind of laundry, always
respect the instructions on the care labels of the laundry. The value given in
the tub symbol is the maximum temperature possible for washing the garment.
Mixed
For washing lightly to normally soiled resilient garments in cotton, linen,
synthetic fibres and mixed fibres.
White (Whites)
For washing normally to heavily soiled towels, underwear, table and bed linen,
etc in resilient cotton and linen. Only when the temperature is selected at
90°C the cycle is provided with a prewash phase before main washing phase. In
this case it is recommended to add detergent both, in theprewash and main wash
section.
Cotton
Normally to heavily soiled and robust cottons .
Eco 40-60
For washing normally soiled cotton garments declared to be washable at 40 °C
or 60 °C, together in the same cycle. This is the standard cotton programme
and the most efficient in terms of water and energy consumption.
Bed linen
Use this programme to wash bed linen an towels in one single cycle. It
optimises softner performance and helps you save time and energy. We recommend
to use powder detergent.
Sport
For washing lightly soiled sports clothing (tracksuits, shorts, etc.). For
best results, we recommend not exceeding the maximum load indicated in the
‚‘‘‘PROGRAMME CHART‘‘. We recommend using liquid detergent , and adding
the amount suitable for half-load.
Duvet (Duvets)
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 ¾ of the drum’s volume. For
optimal washing, we recommend using a liquid detergent.
Steam Refresh
This programme refreshes garments by removing bad odours and relaxing the
fibres (2 kg, roughly 3 items). Insert dry items only (that are not dirty) and
select programme “Steam Refresh”. Garments will be a little damp at the
end of the cycle and can be worn after a few minutes. The “Steam Refresh”
programme makes ironing easier.
! Not recommended for wool or silk garments.
! Do not add softeners or detergents.
Spin & Drain (Spin + Drain)
Spins the load then empties the water. For resilient garments. If you exclude
the spin cycle, the machine will drain only
Rinse & Spin (Rinse + Spin)
Rinses and the spins. For resilient garments.
Rapid 30’
For washing lightly soiled garments quickly. This cycle lasts only 30 minutes,
saving time and energy.
20°C
For washing lightly soiled cotton garments, at a temperature of 20 °C.
Silk
Use this cycle to wash all silk garments. We recommend the use of special
detergent which has been designed to wash delicate clothes.
Wool
All wool garments can be washed using programme ‚“Wool“ even those carryng the
“hand-wash only “ label. For best results, use special detergents and do not
exceed max kg declaration of laundry.
Delicates
For washing particularly delicate garments. Preferably turn garments inside
out before washing.
Synthetics
For washing soiled garments made from synthetic fibres (such as polyester,
polyacrylic, viscose, etc.) or cotton/synthetic blends.
FIRST TIME USE
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 menu.
To select the desired language press the “Temperature” button or “Start delay”
button; to confirm the selection press the “Spin” button. To change the
language switch off the washing machine and press buttons “Key lock” ,
“Intensive rinse” and “FreshCare+” simultaneously until an alarm is heard: the
language-selection menu will be 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 heavy duty detergent
to the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser (maximum 1/3 of the
quantity recommended by the detergent manufacturer for lightly soiled
laundry). Start the programme without adding any laundry.
DAILY USE
Prepare your laundry according to the recommendations in the “HINTS AND
TIPS” section. Load the laundry, close the door, open the water tap and
press the “ON/OFF” button to switch the washing machine on, the “Start/Pause”
button flashes. Turn the programme selector to the desired programme and
select any option if needed. The temperature and spin speed shown on the
display can be changed by pressing the “Temperature” button or the “Spin”
button. Pull out the detergent dispenser and add the detergent (and
additives/softener) now. Observe the dosing recommendations on the detergent
pack. Then close the detergent dispense.
STARTING CYCLE
Press the “Start/Pause” button.
The machine will lock the door ( symbol OFF) and the drum will start to
rotate; the door will be unlocked ( symbol ON) and then locked again ( symbol
OFF) as preparation phase of each washing cycle. The “Clicking” noise is part
of the door locking mechanism. Water will enter the drum and start the washing
phase once the door is locked.
PAUSE A RUNNING PROGRAMME
To pause the wash cycle, press the button “Start/Pause” again; the indicator
light will flash. If the symbol is illuminated, the door may be opened. To
start the wash cycle from the point at which it was interrupted, press the
button again.
OPEN THE DOOR, IF REQUIRED
Before starting and after end of a programme, the “Door open” symbol lights to
show the the door can be opened. As long as a wash programme is running, the
door remains locked. To open the door while a programme is in progress, press
the “Start/Pause” button. Provided the water level and/or temperature is/are
not too high, the “door open” indicator lights up and you can open the door.
For example to add/ remove laundry. Press the “Start/Pause” button again to
continue the programme.
PROGRAMME END
The “Door open” indicator lights up, and the display shows “Cycle end”. To
switch off the washing machine after programme end press the “ON/OFF” button,
the lights go off. If you do not press “ON/OFF” button, the washing machine
will switch off automatically after about a 10 minutes. Close the water tap.
Open the door and unload the machine. Leave the door ajar to allow the drum to
dry.
OPTIONS
! If the selected function is incompatible with the set programme, the
incompatibility will be signalled by a buzzer (3 beeps) and the wording “No
Selection” will appear on the display.
! If the selected function is incompatible with another previously set
function, the wording “No Selection” will appear on the display and the
function will not be enabled.
Clean+
Clean+ is an option working on 3 different levels (Intensive, Daily and Fast)
that are specially designed to set the right washing action, depending on your
cleaning needs:
Intensive: this option is designed for high levels of dirtiness, removing
most stubborn stains.
Daily: this option is designed to remove everyday stains.
Fast: this option is designed to remove lightly soiled stains.
Intensive rinse
By selecting this option, the efficiency of the rinse is increased and optimal
detergent removal is guaranteed. It is particularly useful for sensitive skin.
Press the button once, two or three times to select an additional 1, 2 or 3
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.
Delay Timer
To set the selected programme to start at a later time , press the button to
set the desired delay time. “Waiting” or “Starts in” is indicated on
the display when this option is enabled. To cancel the delayed start, press
the button again until the value ‚‘‘–:–‘‘ is shown on the display.
This option enhances washing performance by generating steam to inhibit the
proliferation of the main bad odour sources inside the machine. After steam
phase, the washing machine will perform gentle tumbling through slow rotations
of the drum. option starts after the cycle ends for a maximum duration of 6h
and you can interrupt at any time by pressing any button on control panel or
turning the knob.
(*) Wait around 5’ before open the door.
Steam Hygiene
This option enhances washing performance by generating steam during the wash
cycle that eliminates any bacteria from fibres while treating them at the same
time. Place the laundry in the drum, choose a compatible programme and select
option “ “.
! The steam generated during washing machine operation may cause the
porthole door to become hazy.
Easy Iron
By selecting this function, the wash and the spin cycles will be modified in
order to reduce the formation of creases.
Temperature
Every programme has a predefined temperature. If you want to change
thetemperature, press the “Temperature” button. The value appears on the
display.
Spin
Every programme has a predefined spin speed. If you want to change the spin
speed, press the “Spin” button. The value appears on the display.
Demo mode
To deactivate this function, switch the washing machine OFF. Than press and
hold “Start/Pause” button, within 5 seconds press also “ON/OFF” button and
hold both buttons for 2 seconds.
KEY LOCK
To lock the control panel, press and hold the “KEY LOCK” button for
approximately 3 seconds. When the display visualises “KEY LOCK ON” the control
panel is locked (with the exception of the ON/OFF button). This prevents
unintentional changes to programmes, especially with children near the
machine. To unlock the control panel, press and hold the “KEY LOCK” button for
approximately 3 seconds.
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 (observe
the recommended doses indicated on the package) into the main wash compartment
where the partition was previously mounted. Restart the cycle by pressing the
“Start/Pause” button .
If desired, it is possible to add fabric softener into the appropriate
compartment of the detergent drawer.
HINTS AND TIPS
Sort your laundry according to
Type of fabric/care label (cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool, handwash
items). Colour (separate coloured and white items, wash new coloured items
separately). Delicates (wash small items – like nylon stockings – and items
with hooks – like bras – in a cloth bag or pillow case with zip).
Empty all pockets
Objects like coins or lighters can damage your laundry as well as the drum.
Follow the dosage recommendation/additives
It optimizes the cleaning result, it avoids irritating residues of surplus
detergent in your laundry and it saves money by avoiding waste of surplus
detergent
Use low temperature and longer duration
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally
those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration. Observe the load
sizes 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.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
For any cleaning and maintenance, switch off and unplug the washing
machine. Do not use flammable fluids to clean the washing machine.
Clean and maintain your washing machine periodically (at least 4 times per
year).
Cleaning the outside of the washing machine
Use a soft damp cloth to clean the outer parts of the washing machine. Do not
use glass or general purpose cleaners, scouring powder or similar to clean the
control panel – these substances might damage the printing.
Checking 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
Cleaning the water filter/draining residual water
If you used a hot wash programme, wait until the water has cooled down before
draining any water. Clean the water filter regularly, to avoid that the water
cannot drain after the wash due to obstruction of the filter. If the water
cannot drain, the display indicates that the water filter may be clogged.
Remove the plinth by using the screwdriver: push downwards one side of the
plinth with your hand, then push the screwdriver into the gap between plinth
and front panel and pry open the plinth. Place a broad, flat container beneath
the water filter, to collect the drain water. Slowly turn the filter
counterclockwise until water flows out. Let the water flow out, without
removing the filter. When the container is full, close the water filter by
turning it in clockwise. Empty the container. Repeat this procedure until all
the water has drained. Lay a cotton cloth beneath the water filter, which can
absorb a small amount of rest water. Then remove the water filter by turning
it out anti clockwise. Clean the water filter: remove residues in the filter
and clean it under running water. Insert the water filter and reinstall the
plinth: Reinsert the water filter again by turning it in clockwise direction.
Make sure to turn it in as far as it goes; the filter handle must be in
vertical position. To test water tightness of the water filter, you can pour
about 1 liter of water into the detergent dispenser. Then reinstall the
plinth.
ACCESSORIES
Contact our After-Sales Service to check if the following accessories are
available for your washing machine model.
Stacking kit shelf
By which your dryer can be fixed on top of your washing machine to save space
and to facilitate loading and unloading your dryer in the higher position.
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
Never lift the washing machine by holding it at the worktop.
Pull out the mains plug, and close the water tap. Make sure that door and
detergent dispenser are properly closed. 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. Refit the transport bolts. Follow the instructions for removing the
transport bolts in the INSTALATION GUIDE in reverse order.
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 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 wash cycle does not start.| • The door is not fully closed.
• 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 “NO WATER”, Turn tap
on” 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 START/PAUSE button has not been pressed.
The washing machine loads and drains water continuously.| • 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 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 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 unlocked.
• 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
weight about 1 minute before turning it back on.
If the problem persists, call the Support Centre.
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.
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