The WHIRLPOOL EFFWDB 864349 BV FR offers 14 programs suitable for all types of textiles and needs. Here are the details of each program and how to use them:
General washing programs: the Mixed 40°C program is suitable for cotton, linen, synthetic fibers, and resistant mixed fibers that are dirty to slightly dirty. The White (40-90°C) program washes towels, underwear, and tablecloths made of cotton or linen, ideal for household laundry that is normally to very dirty. The Cotton (40-60°C) program handles towels, underwear, bed linens, and tablecloths made of resistant cotton, even very dirty. The Eco 40-60 program (the most energy-efficient) washes normally dirty cotton clothes, with a maximum load capacity of 8 kg for washing only. The indicated capacities must be respected: the model supports 8 kg for washing only and a maximum of 6 kg for drying.
Specialized programs: the Delicate (30°C) program is suitable for fragile garments; turn them inside out for better results. The Synthetic (40-60°C) program handles textiles made of polyester, polyacrylic, viscose, or cotton-synthetic blends. The Wool (40°C) program accepts all wool garments, including those labeled "hand wash only," with the maximum load respected. The Steam Refresh program refreshes clothes, neutralizes odors, and relaxes fibers by releasing steam; clothes will be damp at the end of the cycle. The Quick 30 (30°C) program quickly washes slightly dirty clothes in just 30 minutes, with a maximum load of 4.5 kg. The 20°C program handles slightly dirty cotton clothes at low temperature.
Combined wash + dry programs: the Wash & Dry 45' program quickly washes and dries slightly dirty cotton and synthetic fibers (maximum load 1 kg, total duration 45 minutes), while the Wash & Dry 90' program handles a maximum load of 2 kg in 90 minutes. These two programs are convenient when you want a complete cycle without interruption. The Spin & Drain programs (spin then drain the water) and Rinse & Spin (rinse then spin) are reserved for resistant garments.
How to select and use a program: first press the On/Off button (the indicator blinks slowly), then turn the program selector to choose the desired cycle. The duration is displayed automatically. You can adjust the temperature by pressing the "Temp." button to gradually reduce it to cold water (" -- " is displayed). Adjust the spin speed (from 1,400 rpm maximum down to 0 for no spin) using the "Spin" button. The programs offer a spin speed of 1,200 to 1,400 rpm depending on the type of textile.
Drying modes: after selecting a wash program, press "Drying Setting" to choose the mode. The automatic drying offers 3 levels: "Wardrobe" (the laundry is completely dry and ready to store without ironing), "Hanger" (slightly damp to finish air drying without wrinkling), or "Ironing" (damp enough to facilitate ironing). The timer drying allows you to choose between 30 and 210 minutes. You can adjust the drying level by pressing the button several times to gradually decrease or increase it.
Additional options: the FreshCare+ option generates steam to enhance washing, inhibit bad odors, and prevent difficult wrinkles during drying. It operates for up to 6 hours after the cycle and stops if you press any button. Wait 5 minutes before opening the door after activation. The Delayed Start option allows you to schedule the start up to 24 hours later by pressing the dedicated button and setting the desired delay. The Key Lock is activated by pressing "Dry Only" for 3 seconds to prevent accidental changes to settings, useful with children.
Starting procedure: load the laundry without exceeding the indicated capacity, close the door tightly until the lock engages, pour the detergent into the appropriate compartments of the dispenser (pre-wash, main wash, fabric softener), select your program and customize temperature/spin/options if necessary, then press "Start/Pause". The door locks and the drum starts to turn. At the end of the cycle, "END" is displayed; wait for the unlocked door symbol to light up before opening. Press the On/Off button to turn off, or the appliance will turn off automatically after 10 minutes if not done manually.
