Frigidaire FWF71243W User manual

Brand: Frigidaire

Model: FWF71243W

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

Frigidaire FWF71243W is a top-loading washing machine with a 7 kg load capacity. It features a variety of wash cycles, including a quick wash cycle for lightly soiled items and a bulky/large item cycle for larger loads. The FWF71243W also has a number of other features, such as:

Auto sensing: The machine automatically senses the size and type of load and adjusts the water level and wash cycle accordingly.
Delay start: You can delay the start of a wash cycle by up to 24 hours.
Child lock: The child lock prevents children from accidentally starting or changing the wash cycle.
End of cycle signal: The machine will sound a signal when the wash cycle is complete.

Auto sensing: The machine automatically senses the size and type of load and adjusts the water level and wash cycle accordingly.
Delay start: You can delay the start of a wash cycle by up to 24 hours.
Child lock: The child lock prevents children from accidentally starting or changing the wash cycle.
End of cycle signal: The machine will sound a signal when the wash cycle is complete.

Safety information.......................................2

Safety instructions...................................... 4

Product description.....................................6

Technical Data............................................7

Installation.................................................. 8

EASY START........................................... 12

Programme Chart..................................... 14

Options..................................................... 17

Settings.....................................................18

Before first use......................................... 18

Daily use...................................................19

Hints and tips............................................23

Care and cleaning.................................... 25

Troubleshooting........................................28

Consumption values................................. 31

FWF71243W

User Manual

CONTENTS

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read

the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible

for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect

installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe

and accessible location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety- Gulf Market

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it

appropriately.

• Keep detergents away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the

door is open.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be

activated.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance

of the appliance without supervision.

General Safety

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Do not exceed the maximum load of 7 kg (refer to the

"Programme chart" chapter).

• The operating water pressure at the water entry point from

the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)

and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).

• The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a

carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• The appliance must be connected to the water mains using

the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied

by the Authorised Service Centre.

• Old hose sets must not be reused.

• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre

or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance

and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean

the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral

detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning

pads, solvents or metal objects.

• Only for use in air-conditioned environments.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Installation

The installation must comply with

relevant national regulations.

• Remove all the packaging and the transit

bolts including rubber bush with plastic

spacer.

• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If

the appliance is to be moved in the

future they must be reattached to lock

the drum to prevent an internal damage.

• Always take care when moving the

appliance as it is heavy. Always use

safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Follow the installation instructions

supplied with the appliance.

• Do not install or use a damaged

appliance.

• Do not install or use the appliance where

the temperature can be less than 0°C or

where it is exposed to the weather.

• The floor area on which the appliance is

to be installed must be flat, stable, heat

resistant and clean.

• Make sure that there is air circulation

between the appliance and the floor.

• When the appliance is in its permanent

position, check if it is levelled correctly

with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not,

adjust the feet accordingly.

• Do not install the appliance directly

above a floor drain.

• Do not spray water on the appliance and

do not expose it to excessive humidity.

• Do not install the appliance where the

appliance door cannot be fully opened.

• Do not put a closed container to collect

possible water leakage under the

appliance. Contact the Authorised

Service Centre to ensure which

accessories can be used.

Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electric shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Always use a correctly installed

shockproof socket.

• Make sure that the parameters on the

rating plate are compatible with the

electrical ratings of the mains power

supply.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and

extension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the

mains plug and to the mains cable.

Should the mains cable need to be

replaced, this must be carried out by our

Authorised Service Centre.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains

socket only at the end of the installation.

Make sure that there is access to the

mains plug after the installation.

• Do not touch the mains cable or the

mains plug with wet hands.

• Do not pull the mains cable to

disconnect the appliance. Always pull

the mains plug.

Water connection

• Do not cause damage to the water

hoses.

• Before connection to new pipes, pipes

not used for a long time, where repair

work has been carried out or new

devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the

water flow until it is clean and clear.

• Ensure that there are no visible water

leaks during and after the first use of the

appliance.

• Do not use an extension hose if the inlet

hose is too short. Contact the Authorised

Service Centre for the replacement of

the inlet hose.

• When unpacking the appliance, It is

possible to see water flowing from the

drain hose. This is due to the testing of

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

the appliance with the use of water in the

factory.

• You can extend the drain hose to

maximum 400 cm. Contact the

Authorised Service Centre for the other

drain hose and the extension.

• Make sure that there is access to the tap

after the installation.

Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, electric shock, fire,

burns or damage to the appliance.

• Follow the safety instructions on the

detergent packaging.

• Do not put flammable products or items

that are wet with flammable products in,

near or on the appliance.

• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily

soiled with oil, grease or other greasy

substances. It can damage rubber parts

of the washing machine. Prewash such

fabrics by hand before loading them into

the washing machine.

• Do not touch the glass door while a

programme operates. The glass can get

hot.

• Make sure that all metal objects are

removed from the laundry.

Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains

electrical and water supplies.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable close

to the appliance and dispose of it.

• Remove the door catch to prevent

children or pets from becoming trapped

in the drum.

• Dispose of the appliance in accordance

with local requirements for the disposal

of Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE).

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Appliance overview

1 2 3

Worktop

Detergent dispenser

Control panel

Door handle

Rating plate

Quick Reminder sticker

Feet for levelling the appliance

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Prod.No.

The rating plate reports the electrical rat-

ings (C), model name (A), product number

(B) and serial number (D).

Child safety

This device prevents children or pets to be

closed in the drum.

• Turn the device clockwise, until the

groove is horizontal.

You cannot close the door.

• To close the door, turn the device

anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.

Fixing plate kit (4055171146)

If you install the appliance on a plinth,

secure the appliance in the fixing plates.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Dimension Width/ Height/ Depth/

Total depth

600 mm/ 850 mm/ 559 mm/ 578

Electrical connection Voltage

Overall power

Fuse

Frequency

230-240 V

2200 W

13 A

50 Hz

Level of protection against ingress of solid particles

and moisture ensured by the protective cover, ex-

cept where the low voltage equipment has no pro-

tection against moisture

IPX4

Water supply pressure Minimum

Maximum

0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)

8 bar (0.8 MPa)

Water supply

Cold water

Maximum Load Cotton 7 kg

Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm

Spin drying perform-

ance

Remaining moisture

47,3 %

Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.

At the end of spinning phase.

TECHNICAL DATA

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

Unpacking

1. Open the door. Remove all the items

from the drum.

Accessories delivered with the

appliance may vary depending on

the model.

2. Put the packaging element on the floor

behind the appliance and carefully put it

down onto its rear side. Remove the

polystyrene protection from the bottom.

CAUTION!

Do not lay washing machine on its

front.

3. Put the appliance back into an upright

position. Remove the power supply

cable and the drain hose from the hose

holders.

WARNING!

It is possible to see water flowing

from the drain hose. This is

because the washing machine has

been tested at the factory.

4. Remove the three transit bolts and pull

out the plastic spacers.

5. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the

user manual bag, in the holes.

We recommend that you keep

the packaging and the transit

bolts for any transport of the

appliance.

INSTALLATION

Information for installation

Positioning and levelling

Adjust the appliance correctly to prevent

vibration, noise and movement of the

appliance when it operates.

1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor.

The appliance must be levelled and stable.

Make sure that the appliance does not

touch the wall or other units and there is air

circulation below the appliance.

2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the

level. All feet must rest firmly on the floor.

WARNING!

Do not put cardboard, wood or

equivalent materials below the

appliance feet to adjust the level.

The inlet hose

CAUTION!

Make sure there is no damage to

hoses and there are no leaks from the

couplings. Do not use an extension

hose if the inlet hose is too short.

Contact the service centre for a

replacement inlet hose.

1. Connect the water inlet hose to the back

of the appliance.

20º20º

45º45º

2. Position it toward left or right depending

on the positon of the water tap. Make sure

that the inlet hose is not in vertical position.

3. If necessary, loosen the ring nut to set it

in the correct position.

4. Connect the water inlet hose to the cold

water tap with 3/4'' thread.

Water drainage

The drain hose should stay at a height of

no less than 60 cm and not more than 100

cm.

You can extend the drain hose to

maximum 400 cm. Contact the

authorised service centre for the other

drain hose and the extension.

It is possible to connect the drain hose in

different ways:

1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and

put it around the plastic hose guide.

2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the guide

to the water tap or to the wall.

INSTALLATION

Make sure that the plastic guide

cannot move when the appliance

drains and the drain hose end is not

immersed in the water. There may be

a return of dirty water into the

appliance.

3. If the end of the drain hose looks like this

(see the picture), you can push it directly

into the stand pipe.

4. To a stand pipe with vent hole - Insert

the drain hose directly into a drain pipe.

Refer to the illustration.

The end of the drain hose must always

be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter

of the drain pipe (min. 38 mm - min.

1.5") must be larger than the external

diameter of the drain hose.

5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink

spigot- Put the drain hose in the spigot and

tighten it with a clamp. Refer to the

illustration.

Make sure that the drain hose makes a

loop to prevent particles going into the

appliance from the sink.

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Connect the drain hose to the spigot and

tighten it with a clamp. Make sure that the

drain hose makes a loop to prevent

particles going into the appliance from the

sink.

6. Position the hose directly to a built-in

drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it

with a clamp.

Electrical connection

At the end of installation you can connect

the mains plug to the mains socket.

INSTALLATION

The rating plate on the inner edge of the

appliance door and the 'Technical Data'

chapter indicate the necessary electrical

ratings. Make sure that they are compatible

with the mains power supply.

Check that your domestic electrical

installation can take the maximum load

required, also taking into account any other

appliances in use.

Connect the appliance to an earthed

socket.

The power supply cable must be easily

accessible after installing the appliance.

For any electrical work required to install

this appliance, contact our Authorised

Service Centre.

The manufacturer does not accept any

responsibility for damage or injury through

failure to comply with the above safety

precaution.

INSTALLATION

Special features

Your new washing machine meets all

modern requirements for an effective

treatment of laundry with low water, energy

and detergent consumption and will care

for fabrics.

This appliance is designed with a self

cleaning draining system, allowing light

fluff fibers that fall off the clothes to be

drained out with the water, in such a way

that there is no need to access this area for

regular maintenance and cleaning. Refer to

chapter 'Care and Cleaning' for best

maintenance and care of the appliance.

The AutoSense System automatically

adjusts the programme duration to the

laundry in the drum to achieve perfect

washing results in the minimum possible

time.

Control panel description

3 4

6 578910

Programme knob

Display

delay start button

door locked indicator

start/pause button

extra rinse button

quick button

rinse hold button

spin reduction button

temp button

EASY START

Display

A CB

The display shows:

A. The delay start .

When you press the delay start button,

the display shows the delay start time.

B. The child lock indicator.

The indicator comes on the display

when the related option is set.

C. This area shows:

• The programme time.

• The alarm codes.

If the appliance has a malfunction,

the display shows the alarm codes.

Refer to the chapter

'Troubleshooting' .

• The display shows the message

for some seconds if:

– You set a option that is not

suitable for the programme.

– You change the programme

while it operates.

EASY START

PROGRAMME

TEMPERATURE

RANGE

MAXIMUM

LOAD

MAXIMUM

SPIN SPEED

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

(TYPE OF LOAD AND SOIL LEVEL)

cotton

90°C - cold

7 kg

1200 rpm

White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy

and light soil.

60°C - 40°C

7 kg

1200 rpm

White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normal

soil. The energy consumption decreases and the

time of the washing programme is extended, ensur-

ing good washing results.

This programme at 60 °C with a load of 7 kg is the

reference programme for energy label data, in com-

pliance with UAE. S 5010 2:2013.

synthetics

60°C - cold

3 kg

1200 rpm

Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal

soil.

delicates

40°C - cold

3 kg

700 rpm

Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and

mixed fabrics requiring gentler washing. Normal

soil.

wool/handwash

40°C - cold

1,5 kg

1200 rpm

Machine washable wool, hand washable wool

and other fabrics with «hand washing» care sym-

bol

dark garments

40°C

3 kg

1200 rpm

Cotton items or mixed fabric items in dark col‐

ours. Normal soil.

mix 20°

20°C

2,5 kg

1200 rpm

Special programme for cotton, synthetic and mixed

fabrics lightly soiled. Select this programme to re-

duce the energy consumption. Make sure that the

detergent is suitable for low temperatures in order

to have good washing results

rinse 7 kg

1200 rpm

To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except

woollens and very delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin

speed accordingly to the type of laundry.

drain 7 kg To drain the water in the drum. All fabrics.

spin 7 kg

1200 rpm

To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the

drum. All fabrics, except woollens and delicate

fabrics.

easy iron

60°C - cold

1 kg

900 rpm

Synthetic items requiring a gentle wash. Normal

and light soil.

refresh 20min

30°C

1 kg

900 rpm

Synthetic and delicate items. Light soil items or

items to refresh.

PROGRAMME CHART

PROGRAMME

TEMPERATURE

RANGE

MAXIMUM

LOAD

MAXIMUM

SPIN SPEED

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

(TYPE OF LOAD AND SOIL LEVEL)

jeans

60°C - cold

3 kg

1200 rpm

Items in denim and jersey. Normal soil.

30'@ 30°

30°C

3 kg

700 rpm

A short cycle for synthetic and delicate items with

light soil level or for items to freshen up.

During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate proper-

ly, but this is normal for this programme.

The appliance performs the short heating phase if the water temperature is below 20°C. The appliance can show the temperature

setting as “cold”.

The default spin speed is 700 rpm.

To reduce creasing, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin phase. The appliance adds some

rinses.

Programme options compatibility

PROGRAMME

SPIN

RINSE HOLD

QUICK

EXTRA RINSE

DELAY START

cotton ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

cotton ECO

■ ■ ■ ■

synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

delicates ■ ■ ■ ■

wool/handwash ■ ■ ■

dark garments ■ ■ ■ ■

mix 20° ■ ■ ■ ■

rinse ■ ■ ■ ■

drain ■

spin ■ ■

easy iron ■ ■ ■ ■

refresh 20min ■ ■

PROGRAMME CHART

PROGRAMME

SPIN

RINSE HOLD

QUICK

EXTRA RINSE

DELAY START

jeans ■ ■ ■

30'@ 30° ■

When you set the quick option, we recommend that you decrease the quantity of the laundry. It is possible to keep the full load but

the washing results can be unsatisfactory. Recommended load: cotton: 3,5 kg, synthetics and delicates: 1,5 kg.

PROGRAMME CHART

temp

With this option you can change the default

temperature.

Indicator = cold water.

The indicator of the set temperature comes

on.

spin

With this option you can change the default

spin speed.

The indicator of the set speed comes on.

rinse hold

Set this option to prevent the laundry

creases.

The related indicator comes on.

There is water in a drum when the

programme completes. To drain the

water refer to ‘At the end of the

programme’.

quick

Press this button to decrease the

programme duration.

Set this option for items with light soil or

items to refresh.

extra rinse

With this option you can add some rinses to

a washing programme.

Use this option for persons allergic to

detergents and in areas where the water is

soft.

The related indicator comes on.

delay start

With this option you can delay the start of a

programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours.

The display shows the related indicator.

door locked indicator

The indicator shows when the door can

be opened:

• The indicator is on: the door cannot be

opened.

• The indicator flashes: the door is

opening in some minutes.

• The indicator is off: the door can be

opened.

OPTIONS

Child Lock

With this option you can prevent that the

children play with the control panel.

• To activate/deactivate this option,

press temp and spin at the same time

until the indicator comes on/goes

off.

You can activate this option:

• After you press start/pause: the options

and the programme knob are locked.

• Before you press start/pause: the

appliance cannot start.

Acoustic signals

The acoustic signals operate when:

• The programme is completed.

• The appliance has a malfunction.

To deactivate/activate the acoustic

signals, press rinse hold and quick at the

same time for 6 seconds.

If you deactivate the acoustic signals,

they continue to operate when the

appliance has a malfunction.

Permanent Extra Rinse

With this option you can permanently have

an extra rinse when you set a new

programme.

• To activate/deactivate this option touch

the buttons rinse hold and extra rinse at

the same time until the indicator of extra

rinse button comes on/goes off.

During installation or before first use

you may observe some water in the

appliance. This is residual water left in

the appliance after a full functional test

in the factory to ensure the appliance

is delivered to customers in perfect

working order and is no cause for

concern.

1. Connect the mains plug to the mains

socket.

2. Open the water tap.

3. Put a small quantity of detergent in the

compartment for washing phase.

4. Set and start a programme for cotton at

the highest temperature without

laundry.

This removes all possible dirt from the

drum and the tub.

SETTINGS

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

Loading the laundry

Open the water tap. Connect the mains

plug to the mains socket.

1. Pull the door handle to open the

appliance door.

2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at

a time.

3. Empty the pockets and unfold the items

before you put them in the appliance.

Make sure not to put too much laundry in

the drum. Refer to max. loads indicated in

"Programme chart".

4. Close the door.

CAUTION!

Make sure that no laundry stays

between the seal and the door. There

is a risk of water leakage or damage to

the laundry.

Washing heavily oiled, greasy stains

could cause damage rubber parts of

the washing machine.

Using detergent and additives

1. Measure out the detergent and the

fabric conditioner.

2. Put the detergent and the fabric

conditioner into the compartments.

3. Carefully close the detergent drawer.

Detergent compartments

Detergent compartment for

washing phase.

If you use liquid detergent,

put it immediately before you

start the programme.

Compartment for liquid addi-

tives (fabric conditioner,

starch).

CAUTION!

Do not exceed the MAX

level.

Flap for powder or liquid de-

tergent.

When you set a prewash programme (or

option), put the detergent for prewash

phase directly into the drum.

DAILY USE

Liquid or powder detergent

The default position of the flap is A

(powder detergent).

To use liquid detergent:

1. Remove the drawer. Push the drawer

edge in the place with the arrow

(PUSH) to remove the drawer easily.

2. Adjust the flap in position B.

3. Put back the drawer in the recess.

When you use the liquid detergent:

• Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid

detergents.

• Do not put more liquid then 120 ml.

• Do not set the programme with

prewash.

• Do not set the delay start.

When the flap is in position B and you want

to use powder detergent:

1. Remove the drawer.

2. Adjust the flap in position A.

3. Put back the drawer in the recess.

DAILY USE

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Frigidaire FWF71243W User manual

Brand: Frigidaire

Model: FWF71243W

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

Auto sensing: The machine automatically senses the size and type of load and adjusts the water level and wash cycle accordingly.
Delay start: You can delay the start of a wash cycle by up to 24 hours.
Child lock: The child lock prevents children from accidentally starting or changing the wash cycle.
End of cycle signal: The machine will sound a signal when the wash cycle is complete.

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