Whirlpool is a brand that produces top-loading and horizontal-loading washing machines. This brand of washing machines has long occupied a place in the household appliances market and is famous for its reliability and durability. Recently, the Whirlpool machine has become increasingly popular. In this regard, here we will look at how to use a Whirlpool washing machine.
Whirlpool machine history
The Whirlpool machine started out in America, but is now produced in many other countries. For example, in Italy they produce mainly narrow format machines, in Slovakia – vertical ones. It began to be produced in Russia in 2009, combining American quality and Russian assembly.
When purchasing a washing machine, each buyer is provided with operating instructions in several languages. It offers information to be read in small fonts and this is not always convenient. Therefore, below is all the necessary information from the instructions for using the washing machine.It is necessary to take the time to study it in order to prevent possible breakdowns and extend the operating time of your purchase.
Whirlpool Advantages
The Whirlpool washing machine has its advantages. Among them:
- The Whirlpool machine offers a large selection of programs and the convenience of their selection;
- The advantage of the Whirlpool machine is that if the explant needs to wash few things, it can select the half-load mode, thereby saving light and water;
- Equipped with an antibacterial coating that prevents the growth of bacteria, mold and odors.
Whirlpool Disadvantages
Of course, this washing machine has minor disadvantages. Users have highlighted the following: quite noisy spin, no signal about the end of work, the door handle is made of plastic.
Modes of use
The Whirlpool washing machine has many necessary and convenient modes for washing. For the convenience of Russian-speaking users, they are written in Russian, with degrees indicated next to them. Cotton mode
As the name suggests, this mode is for washing cotton clothes. Washing is done at a temperature of 90 to 95 °C, but it can be changed if necessary. Washes away even the toughest dried dirt. Delicate spin. Washing takes from 110 to 165 minutes.
Synthetics
In this mode, you can wash different fabrics, temperature from 30 to 60 °C. Washes for 85-100 minutes.
Wool mode
A relevant mode for the cold season. Delicately washes items made of sensitive wool or cashmere. Weak spin. Time - 45 minutes.
Delicate
Similar in properties to wool. This mode is for washing delicate fabrics: lace, silk, etc. The washing temperature is low - only 30 °C. Clothes are not damaged. Spin is minimal or absent. The process takes 45 minutes.You need to take time and study it in order to prevent possible breakdowns and extend the operating time of your purchase.
Whirlpool Advantages
The Whirlpool washing machine has its advantages. Of them:
The Whirlpool machine offers a large selection of programs and ease of selection;
the advantage of the Whirlpool machine is that if the explant needs to wash a few things, then it can select the half-load mode, thereby saving light and water;
equipped with an antibacterial coating that prevents the growth of bacteria, mold and odors.
Whirlpool Disadvantages
Of course, this washing device also has minor drawbacks. Users highlighted the following: the spin cycle is quite noisy, there is no signal about the end of work, the handle on the door is made of plastic.
Modes of use
The Whirlpool washing machine has many necessary and convenient washing modes. For the convenience of Russian-speaking users, they are written in Russian, with degrees indicated next to them.
- Cotton mode
- From the name it is clear that cotton clothes are washed using this mode. Washing is carried out at a temperature of 90 to 95 ° C, but it can be changed if necessary. Removes even tough dried dirt. The spin is delicate. Washing lasts from 110 to 165 minutes.
- Synthetics
- In this mode you can wash different fabrics, temperature from 30 to 60 °C. Wash in 85-100 minutes.
- Wool mode
- Current mode for the cold season. Gently washes sensitive wool or cashmere items. The spin is weak. Time – 45 minutes.
- Delicate
- Its properties are similar to wool. This mode is used to wash delicate fabrics: lace, silk, etc. The washing temperature is low – only 30 °C. Clothes don't get damaged.Spin is minimal or absent. The process takes 45 minutes.
- Pre-mode
Involves soaking. If you have to deal with very dirty clothes, you should wash them first in this mode, and then mostly. Soaking lasts 20 minutes.
Daily
The mode is intended for any (except capricious) clothes that are worn every day. The process is carried out at 40 °C. From 85 to 120 minutes operating time.
Express mode
Quick wash, takes about 30 minutes.
Eco mode
The name speaks for itself. Washing is carried out on low heat, which saves light consumption. This does not affect the quality of the wash in any way.
- The mode is selected on the control panel. The program and temperature are set using the rotary selector. Additional functions are activated when you press the keys. The operating time depends on the selected program.
- Other functions
- The Whirlpool washing machine has many additional functions that improve the quality of washing clothes and items made from any fabric.
- “Drum balancing” is designed to distribute the laundry evenly.
- "Foam Control" allows you to remove foam for better rinsing.
- “Child lock” blocks the control panel of the washing machine.
"Antibacterial" involves steam treatment for deeper cleansing.
The “sixth sense” function determines the weight of clothes. This is necessary for automatic cycle intensity and duration.
- "AquaStop" protects against leakage by closing the valves.
- “Delayed start” involves setting a timer to start washing. For example, you can set the start to start at night to save energy.Or you can put it on in the morning, timing it so that the washing is finished by the time you get home.
- “ZEN” here washing is carried out on a low spin, however, this does not affect the result of the process.
“Colors 15°” is recommended for colored fabrics, protects against dullness and fading. Operates at low temperature, which does not affect the quality of washing.
Whirlpool washing machine error codes
- There are two criteria by which Whirlpool washing machines indicate that they are faulty:
- – outdated samples provide signals with a certain configuration of light bulbs
- – modern samples display error codes on the screen
With information on what each error displayed means, you'll be ready to fix it, or in the worst case scenario, report the problem to a technician.
Code F01
- The reason is that little or no water enters the washing device. There are many reasons, as well as solutions, such as:
insufficient pressure in the pipes being installed - normalize the pressure in the pipes;
The water supply tap is closed or partially open - open the tap completely;
the filter is clogged - clean the filter;
- failure of the water level sensor of the washing machine - fix the sensor or replace it with a new one;
- lack of contacts on the pressure switch - cleaning the contacts;
- failure on the control board - replace the broken part of the board.
- F02
AquaStop:
various types of leaks in the hydraulic system - get rid of the leak, replace broken parts with new ones;
blocking of the water filling solenoid valve - replace or repair the valve;
There is a problem with the electrical controller - fix the problem or install a new electrical controller.
F03
No water drainage:
blockage in the drain system - clean all drain lines;
faulty water drain pump - fix or replace the pump;
parts of the electrical controller are burnt out - fix them or replace them completely.
F04 – F05
Water does not heat up:
