IKEA RENLIGFWM7 User manual

Category
Washing machines
Type
User manual

IKEA RENLIGFWM7 is a front-loading washing machine with a 7kg capacity, designed to make your laundry experience efficient and convenient. Equipped with a user-friendly control panel, it offers a variety of wash programs to suit different fabric types and cleaning needs. The Super Quick option allows for a shorter cycle for lightly soiled items, saving you time. For those with sensitive skin or living in areas with soft water, the Extra Rinse option provides additional rinses to thoroughly remove detergent residue.

IKEA RENLIGFWM7 is a front-loading washing machine with a 7kg capacity, designed to make your laundry experience efficient and convenient. Equipped with a user-friendly control panel, it offers a variety of wash programs to suit different fabric types and cleaning needs. The Super Quick option allows for a shorter cycle for lightly soiled items, saving you time. For those with sensitive skin or living in areas with soft water, the Extra Rinse option provides additional rinses to thoroughly remove detergent residue.

RENLIG
FWM7
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Contents
Safety information 4
Safety instructions 5
Product description 7
Control panel
8
Before first use 10
Settings 11
Daily Use 11
Programmes 15
Consumption values 20
Hints and tips 21
Care and cleaning 22
Troubleshooting 25
Technical data 30
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 30
IKEA GUARANTEE 31
Subject to change without notice.
Safety information
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if
an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages.
Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future
reference.
Children and vulnerable people safety
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
Keep all packaging away from children.
Keep all detergents away from children.
Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when
it is open.
If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend you
activate it.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
General Safety
Do not change the specification of this appliance.
Obey the maximum load volume of
7
kg (refer to the
“Programme chart” chapter).
The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must
be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa).
The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not
be obstructed by a carpet.
The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using
the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral
detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning
pads, solvents or metal objects.
Safety instructions
Installation
Remove all the packaging and the transit
bolts.
Keep the transit bolts. When you move
the appliance again you must block the
drum.
Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
Obey the installation instruction supplied
with the appliance.
Do not install or use the appliance where
the temperature is less than 0 °C or
where it is exposed to the weather.
Make sure that the floor where you
install the appliance is flat, stable, heat
resistant and clean.
Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
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Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
carpet.
Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door can not be fully opened.
Electrical connection
The appliance must be earthed.
Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
Make sure that the electrical information
on the rating plate agrees with the
power supply. If not, contact an
electrician.
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.
Only for UK and Ireland: The appliance
has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is
necessary to change the fuse in the
mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS
1362) fuse.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.
Water connection
Make sure not to cause damage to the
water hoses.
Before you connect the appliance to new
pipes or pipes not used for a long time,
let the water flow until it is clean.
The first time you use the appliance,
make sure that there is no leakage.
Use
Warning! Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage to
the appliance.
Use this appliance in a household only.
Obey 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.
Make sure that you remove all metal
objects from the laundry.
Do not put a container to collect possible
water leakage under the appliance.
Contact the Authorised Service Centre to
ensure which accessories can be used.
Do not touch the glass of the door while
a programme operates. The glass can be
hot.
Service
To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
Use original spare parts only.
Disposal
Warning! Risk of injury or
suffocation.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains
supply.
Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
Remove the door catch to prevent
children and pets to get closed in the
appliance.
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Product description
Appliance overview
1 2
3
4
5
1
Detergent dispenser drawer
2
Control panel
3
Door opening handle
4
Rating plate
5
Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for powder or liquid
detergent used for main wash. If using liquid
detergent, pour it just before starting the
programme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do
not ever exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Any fabric
softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment before
starting the wash programme.
Caution! If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour the detergent among
washing items into the drum.
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Caution! Depending on the type detergent you use (powder of liquid), ensure
that the flap, placed in the main wash compartment, is in the desired position.
Child safety device
This appliance incorporates a special feature to prevent children and pets becoming
trapped inside the drum.
Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. Please check into the drum
before using it.
To activate this device, rotate the button
clockwise (without pressing it) inside the door
until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use
a coin.
To disable this device and restore the
possibility of closing the door, rotate the
button anticlockwise until the groove is
vertical.
Control panel
Control panel description
90˚
60˚
40˚
1600
9
00
700
30˚
30'
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1
Programme knob
2
Display
3
Delay Start button
4
Door lock indicator
5
Start/Pause button
6
Extra Rinse button
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7
Super Quick button
8
Rinse Hold button
9
Spin reduction
10
Temperature button
Programme knob It allows you to switch the appliance On/Off and/or to select a
programme.
Display
BA
The display shows the following information:
A - Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended
during it's functioning.
B – Digit:
Duration of the selected programme. After selecting a
programme, the duration is displayed in hours and mi-
nutes (e.g. 2.05). The duration is calculated automati-
cally on the basis of the maximum recommended load for
each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the
time remaining is updated every minute.
Delayed start. The selected delay appears on the display
for a few seconds, then the duration of the selected pro-
gramme is displayed again. The delay time value decrea-
ses by one unit every hour and then, when 1 hour re-
mains, every minute.
Alarm codes. In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, for example (see para-
graph «Troubleshooting»).
Incorrect option selection. If an option which is not com-
patible with the set wash programme is selected, the mes-
sage is displayed at the bottom of the display for a
few seconds. The integrated red indicator of button
start flashing
End of programme. When the programme has finished
the flashing zero is displayed, the indicator and the
indicator of button go out. The door can be opened.
Delay Start button
The programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90min, 2
hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by
means of this button.
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Door lock indicator This indicator illuminates when the programme starts and indi-
cates if the door can be opened:
indicator on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is
working or has stopped with water left in the tub.
indicator off: the door can be opened. The programme is fin-
ished or the water has been emptied out.
indicator blinking: the door is opening in a few minutes.
Start/Pause button
This button allows you to start or to interrupt the selected wash-
ing programme.
Extra Rinse button This appliance is designed for saving energy. If it necessary to
rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse),
select this option. Some additional rinses will be performed. This
option is recommended for people who are allergic to deter-
gents, and in areas where the water is very soft.
Super Quick button
By pressing this button, the appliance performs a short cycle for
lightly soiled items or for laundry which needs only freshening
up. We recommend you to reduce the fabric loading. The rele-
vant indicator illuminates.
Rinse Hold By selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied
out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. Before opening the
door it will be necessary to empty out the water. Before opening
the door it will be necessary to empty out the water. Even if the
washing programme is completed the drum turns regularly to
prevent the laundry creases.
To empty out the water, please read the paragraph «At the end
of the programme».
Spin reduction button By pressing this button you can change the spin speed of the se-
lected programme.
Temperature button This button allows you to increase or decrease the washing tem-
perature. At the position , the appliance will perform a wash-
ing cycle with cold water.
Before first use
1. Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installation
instructions.
2. Remove any material from the drum.
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Settings
Acoustic signals
The appliance is provided with an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following cases:
at the end of the cycle;
if there is a fault.
By pressing the
and buttons
simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the
acoustic signal is deactivated (except if
there is a fault). By pressing these 2 buttons
again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
Child Lock
This device permits you to leave the
appliance unattended so you do not need
to worry that children might be injured by
or cause damage to the appliance. This
function remains enabled also when the
appliance is not working.
There are two different ways to set this
option:
Before pressing button : it will be
impossible to start the appliance.
After pressing button : it will be
impossible to change any other
programme or option.
To enable or disable this option press
simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons
and until on the display, the icon
appears or disappears.
Daily Use
Open the door
Open the door by carefully pulling the door
handle outwards.
Load the laundry
Place the laundry in
the drum, one item at
a time, shaking them
out as much as
possible.
By pushing the door
frame, close firmly the
door.
Measure out detergent and fabric
softenert
First check the flap position:
UP - Flap position if
using POWDER
detergent
DOWN - Flap
position if using
LIQUID detergent
during main wash
PUSH
REMOVE
TO CLEAN
PUSH
REMOVE
TO CLEAN
If the flap is not in the desired position:
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Remove the drawer. Push the drawer
edge outwards where indicated by the
arrow (PUSH) to facilitate drawer
removal.
The flap is down and you wish to use
powder detergent:
PUSH
REMOVE
TO CLEAN
Rotate the flap
upwards. Ensure to
fit the flap
completely in.
Carefully put the
drawer back.
Measure out the
detergent.
Pour the powder
detergent into the
main wash
compartment .
The flap is up and you wish to use liquid
detergent:
PUSH
REMOVE
TO CLEAN
Rotate the flap
downwards.
Carefully put the
drawer back.
Measure out the liquid detergent.
For the quantity of detergent,
refer always to what is written on
the product packing and ensure
that the detergent can be poured
in the drawer.
Pour the liquid detergent in the
compartment without exceeding the
limit indicated in the flap. The detergent
must be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the dispenser drawer
before starting the wash programme.
Warning! Do not use the flap in
DOWN position with:
Gelatinous detergent or thick
detergent.
Powder detergent.
With programmes with
prewash.
Do not use liquid detergent if
the washing programme
doesn't start immediately.
In all above listed cases, use the
flap in "UP" position .
Pour fabric softener
or any additives into
the compartment
marked (do not
exceed the «MAX»
mark in the drawer).
Any additives must be placed in the
appropriate compartments of the dispenser
drawer just before starting the wash
programme.
Select the required programme by turning
the programme selector dial
The appliance is now switched on. The
indicator of button
starts to flash.
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At the end of the programme the selector
dial must be turned to position , to switch
the appliance off.
For the description of each wash
cycle, the compatibility among
the washing programmes and
the options, consult the chapter
«Programmes».
Warning! If you turn the
programme selector dial to
another programme when the
appliance is working, the red
indicator of button will flash 3
times and the message
appears on the display to
indicate a wrong selection. The
appliance will not perform the
new selected programme.
Select the temperature by pressing button
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically a default
temperature. Press button
repeatedly to
increase or decrease the temperature, if
you want your laundry to be washed at a
different temperature.
If you select
position, the appliance will
perform a washing with cold water.
The relevant indicator illuminates.
Reduce the spin speed by pressing button
By selecting a programme, the appliance
proposes automatically the maximum spin
speed provided for that programme.
Press button repeatedly to change the
spin speed, if you want your laundry to be
spun at a different speed. The relevant
indicator illuminates.
Select the available options by pressing
buttons
, and
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired
programme and before starting the
programme.
When these buttons are pressed, the
corresponding indicators illuminate. When
they are pressed again, the indicators go
out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the
integrated red indicator of the
button
flashes 3 times and the message Err
appears on the display.
For the compatibility among the
washing programmes and the
options see chapter
«Programmes».
Select the Delay Start by pressing button
Before you start the programme, if you wish
to delay the start, press button
repeatedly, to select the desired delay.
The selected delay time value will appear
on the display for a few seconds, then the
duration of the programme will appear
again.
You must select this option after you have
set the programme and before you start the
programme.
You can cancel or modify the delay time at
any moment, before you press button
.
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Selecting the delayed start:
1. Select the programme and the required
options.
2. Select the delay start by pressing button
.
3. Press button :
the appliance starts its hourly
countdown.
the programme will start after the
selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start after having
started the programme:
1. Set the appliance to PAUSE by pressing
button .
2. Press button once, On the display
will appear .
3. Press button again to start the
programme.
The Delay Start cannot be
selected with DRAIN programme.
The selected delay can be
changed only after selecting the
programme again. The door will
be locked throughout the delay
time. If you need to open the
door, you must set the appliance
to PAUSE and then wait a few
minutes before opening the door.
After you have closed the door,
press the button again.
Start the programme by pressing button
To start the selected programme, press
button , the corresponding green
indicator stops flashing. The indicator
illuminates to indicate that the door is
locked because the appliance starts
operating.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press button : the corresponding green
indicator starts flashing.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the
appliance will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, the
message
appears on the display for a
few seconds and the red indicator of button
flashes 3 times.
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change some options before
the programme carries them out. Before
you make any change, you must PAUSE the
appliance by pressing button .
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme
selector dial to and then to the new
programme position. Start the new
programme by pressing button again.
The washing water in the tub will be not
emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press button to interrupt a programme
which is running, the corresponding green
indicator starts to flash.
Press button again to restart the
programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to to cancel a
programme which is running.
You can select now a new programme.
Opening the door
After the programme has started the door is
locked. If, for any reason, you need to open
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it, set firstly the appliance to PAUSE by
pressing button
. After a few minutes it
will be possible to open the door.
If the door remains locked, this means that
the appliance is already heating or that the
water level is too high. In any case, do not
try to force the door!
If you cannot open the door but you need
to open it you have to switch the appliance
off by turning the selector dial to
. After a
few minutes the door can be opened (pay
attention to the water level and
temperature!).
After closing the door, it is necessary to
select the programme and options again
and to press button
.
At the end of the programme
The appliance stops automatically. Some
acoustic signals sound and a flashing
appears on the display. The indicator of
button and, after a few minutes, the
indicator
go off. The door can be
opened.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water left in the tub has been selected, the
indicator remains on. The door is locked
to indicate that the water must be emptied
out before opening the door.
During this time the drum continues to turn
at regular intervals until water draining.
1. Turn the programme selector dial to .
2. Select the draining or spinning
programme.
3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
pressing button .
4. Press button
At the end of the programme, the door is
released and can be opened. Turn the
programme selector dial to to switch the
appliance off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and
carefully check that the drum is empty. If
you do not intend to carry out another
wash, close the water tap. Leave the door
open to prevent any mildew and
unpleasant smells.
Stand by
Once the programme has finished, after a
few minutes the energy saving system will
be enabled. The brightness of the display is
reduced. By pressing any button the
appliance will come out of the energy
saving status.
Programmes
Please always refer to the care label symbol of your garment and select the
washing programme based on what it says.
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Programme
Temperature
Type of
of Laundry
Cycle
Description
Max. Load
Red. Load
1)
Available
Options
Detergent
Compartment
COTTONS
90° - 60° - 40° - 30° -
(Cold)
White cotton
(heavy nor-
mally soiled
items).
Main wash
Rinses
Max. final spin
at 1600 rpm
7
3.5
1)
+
COTTONS + PRE-
WASH
90° - 60° - 40° - 30° -
(Cold)
White and
coloured cot-
ton (heavy -
normally
soiled items).
Prewash
Main wash
Rinses
Max. final spin
at 1600 rpm
7
3.5
1)
COTTONS ECO
2)
60° - 40°
White and
fast coloured
cotton econo-
my, lightly-
heavy soiled
items, shirts,
underwear.
Main wash
Rinses
Max. final spin
at 1600 rpm 7
SYNTHETICS
60° - 40° - 30° -
(Cold)
Synthetic or
mixed fabrics:
underwear,
coloured gar-
ments, non-
shrink shirts,
blouses.
Main wash
Rinses
Max. final spin
at 900 rpm
3.5
1.5
1)
DELICATES
40° - 30° -
(Cold)
Delicate fab-
rics: for ex-
ample cur-
tains.
Main wash
Rinses
Max. final spin
at 700 rpm
3.5
1.5
1)
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Programme
Temperature
Type of
of Laundry
Cycle
Description
Max. Load
Red. Load
1)
Available
Options
Detergent
Compartment
HANDWASH - WOOL
40° - 30°-
(Cold)
Special pro-
gramme for
wool gar-
ments and
delicate fab-
rics bearing
the «Pure
new wool,
non-shrink,
appliance
washable»
and «hand
washing» la-
bels.
Main wash
Rinses
Max. final spin
at 900 rpm
2
RINSE
Cold
Single rinse
and spin to
starch or soft-
en hand
washed gar-
ments.
Rinse
Max. final spin
at 1600 rpm
3)
7
DRAIN
For emptying
out the water
of the last
rinse in pro-
grammes
with the Rinse
Hold option
selected.
Draining of wa-
ter
7
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Programme
Temperature
Type of
of Laundry
Cycle
Description
Max. Load
Red. Load
1)
Available
Options
Detergent
Compartment
SPIN
Separate spin
for hand
washed gar-
ments and af-
ter pro-
grammes
with the Rinse
Hold option
selected. You
can choose
the spin
speed by
pressing the
relevant but-
ton to adapt
it to the fab-
rics to be
spun.
Max. final spin
at 1600 rpm
7
MIX 20°
4)
20°
Special pro-
gramme for
cotton, syn-
thetic and
mixed fabrics
with light soil.
Set this pro-
gramme to
decrease the
energy con-
sumption
5)
.
Main wash
Rinses
Max. final spin
at 900 rpm
3
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Programme
Temperature
Type of
of Laundry
Cycle
Description
Max. Load
Red. Load
1)
Available
Options
Detergent
Compartment
EASY IRON
60° - 40° - 30° -
(Cold)
Synthetic fab-
rics: selecting
this pro-
gramme the
laundry is
gently wash-
ed and spun
to avoid any
creasing. In
this way iron-
ing is easier.
Furthermore
the appliance
will perform
additional
rinses.
Main wash
Rinses
Max. final spin
at 900 rpm
1
5 SHIRTS
30°
Synthetics
and mixed
fabrics. Suita-
ble for 5 - 6
shirts lightly
soiled.
Main wash
Max. final spin
at 900 rpm
2
MINIPROGRAMME
30°
Synthetics
and deli-
cates. Lightly
soiled items
or which only
needs fresh-
ening up.
Main wash
Rinses
Max. final spin
at 700 rpm 2
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Programme
Temperature
Type of
of Laundry
Cycle
Description
Max. Load
Red. Load
1)
Available
Options
Detergent
Compartment
JEANS
60° - 40° - 30° -
(Cold)
Trousers,
shirts or jack-
ets in denim
and jersey
realized with
hi-tech mate-
rials. The Ex-
tra Rinse op-
tion is activa-
ted automati-
cally.
Main wash
Rinses
Max. final spin
at 900 rpm
3.5
ON/OFF
Position to turn the appliance off or/and reset a programme.
1)
If you select the SUPER QUICK option, we recommend you, to reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red. load =
reduced load). Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2)
Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation 1061/2010, these pro-
grammes are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton programme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They
are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled
cotton laundry.
The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected
programme.
3)
For synthetics and delicate item we recommend you to reduce the spin speed .
4)
The appliance performs a short heating phase if the water temperature is below 20°C. The appliance can show the
temperature setting as “cold”.
5)
Make sure that the detergent is for low temperature in order to have good washing results.
Consumption values
The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the data:
the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature.
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IKEA RENLIGFWM7 User manual

Category
Washing machines
Type
User manual

IKEA RENLIGFWM7 is a front-loading washing machine with a 7kg capacity, designed to make your laundry experience efficient and convenient. Equipped with a user-friendly control panel, it offers a variety of wash programs to suit different fabric types and cleaning needs. The Super Quick option allows for a shorter cycle for lightly soiled items, saving you time. For those with sensitive skin or living in areas with soft water, the Extra Rinse option provides additional rinses to thoroughly remove detergent residue.

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