Washing machine guide

2015
 IKEA washing machines –
designed for everyday life.
IKEA washing machines have user-friendly functions to make your laundry chores easier
and hassle-free. Choose between free-standing and integrated models that can be fitted
with a door to perfectly match your kitchen or laundry room.
IKEA washing machines have been developed together with Electrolux Group and each
IKEA washing machine comes with a free 5-year guarantee to give you peace of mind.

Designed to work well with our range The perfect way to combine the functionality you need
We think appliances should work and look good with the look you love. What’s more, all our washing
together with whatever style you choose to have. machines offer Energy class A to A++ and Washing
That’s why our high quality RENLIG washing performance A, so you will save both energy and
machines are designed to co-ordinate together and water.
fit perfectly with our furniture range. The washing
machines are white, except one of our free-standing
machines that is also available in black. Our fully
integrated washing machine can be integrated in
your IKEA kitchen with a specially fitted cabinet.
The free-standing machines are developed for our
bathroom series GODMORGON, LILLÅNGEN and Whatever your choice, you can be
UDDEN, as well for ALGOT storage solutions. sure your appliance is made to last.
Our entire range comes with a free
5-year guarantee (except LAGAN).

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Choose the right washing machine for you machine programmes ensure your fabrics are
Start by looking at your available space. Our washing handled in the right way, whether they’re baby
machines are all front-loading — leaving you more clothes or business shirts. Have a look at our
worktop space. Choose the size of your washing washing machine programmes and functions to help
machine according to the amount of washing you find the right washing machine for you. See the table
normally do, the size of your household and your on the next page as a guide to finding the functions
washing needs. that match your needs.
For example, if you tend to do a big wash load at
the end of the week, opt for a larger model. If you Good to know
like to wash your clothing separately and often, If you have limited space, take a look at our RENLIG
try a smaller model. Needless to say, our washing combined washer dryer.

Summary how to choose your washing machine

Consider your space

1 Choose a washing machine that suits your space. We have front-loaded,
free-standing machines, of which one is a combined washer dryer, and one
fully integrated machine.

Consider your needs

2 How many are in your household? If you are many, choose a machine with high
capacity. If you live alone or are just two, choose a machine with smaller capacity.

Programmes and features

3 Choose between models with different washing programmes and features,
such as energy class, washing performance and spin drying performance.

Save energy – and help the environment At the same time, make sure you don’t overload
Start by choosing a longer programme. You can still your washing machine, otherwise your clothes
get good results when washing medium soiled might not be washed thoroughly. Spin-dry your
laundry at lower temperatures. The economy clothes at high speed. The amount of moisture
40 programme is a longer-than-average in your washing affects drying time and energy
programme that gives great results at only 40°C. consumption considerably. Spin-drying at a higher
With the mixed 20° programme for slightly soiled speed will leave your laundry as dry as possible
laundry you can reduce the energy consumption without damaging it (unless you have ultra
even more, still with good cleaning results when sensitive garments). Our washing machines have
used together with a washing detergent for lower a hand wash function which is more gentle and
temperatures. You can also wash mixed textiles economical than traditional methods. Air your
together, allowing you to fill the drum better. clothes often, and consider the environment when
Always try to wash with a full drum. Our machines washing clothes that do not strictly need washing.
adjust the amount of water used according to the
load, but the consumption of energy, water and
time per kilogram is lowest when the drum is full.

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General information for all washing machines
• A 5-year guarantee (except for LAGAN). Read about • If excessive washing detergent has been added the
the terms in the guarantee brochure. anti-foam control function automatically increases
• Delay start function allows you to wash or dry when rinse cycles.
it suits you or when the electricity rate is lower. • If the laundry inside the drum is not distributed
• All washing machines have a super quick function evenly the unbalanced control function
that will reduce washing time by 30 to 50% redistributes it and adjusts the spin speed for best
depending of the selected programme. performance.
• The fuzzy logic function saves water by • The overflow protection function detects potential
automatically adjusting the amount of water problems that may result in overflowing and
according to the load size. automatically cuts off the water supply to the
machine.

What do the symbols mean?

The below symbols including explanations in alphabetical order, are used to show all the available features in our
range of washing machines and combined washer dryer. See the following pages to find out which features apply
to each machine.
Automatic drying; sensor feels when laundry is dry according to Jeans; this programme is suitable for washing darker clothes like
either chosen programme; Cupboard dry or Iron dry. jeans and jackets. It uses an extra quantity of water for rinsing and
a gentler spinning cycle, to avoid light stains from the detergent.
Automatic spin reduction; by selecting this option the spin No spin; all spinning phases are suppressed and replaced by a
speed of the selected programme is reduced by half, but not less drain. This option is recommended for extremely delicate fabrics.
than 400 rpm.
Cold wash; cold wash suitable for cottons, synthetics, delicates Prewash; the washing machine performs a prewash cycle before
and handwash garments. the main wash phase. This option is recommended for heavily
soiled laundry.
Cotton; for white and coloured cotton garments. Quick wash/Super quick; the washing time will be reduced by
30% to 50% depending of the selected programme.

Economy; for washing normally soiled laundry in 40ºC or 60ºC

Rapid 14; 14 minute programme. 30ºC, rinse and spinning cycle
while saving both energy and water.  to refresh lightly soiled shirts and blouses.

Delay start; this button allows you to delay the start of the
Rinse; with this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
programme, allowing you to wash when it suits you or when
garments that have been washed by hand.
lower rate electricity is available.
Delicates; special programme for delicate fabrics. Rinse hold; suspends the laundry in the final rinse water until
a spin programme is selected manually at a convenient time,
reducing wrinkling.
Door locked; the indicator light illuminates when the programme
Soak; for heavily soiled laundry. The washing machine performs
starts and indicates if the door can be opened.
a soak at 30ºC.

Drain; for emptying out the water of the last rinse.

Softener/Rinse; single rinse and spin to starch or soften hand
washed synthetic and delicate garments.

Easy iron; the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid

Spin; separate spin for handwashed garments and after
creasing.
programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected.

Energy class A; on a scale from A+++ (most efficient)

Spin reduction;by selecting this option you can change the spin
to G (less efficient).
speed of the selected programme.

Energy class A+; on a scale from A+++ (most efficient)

Start/Pause; this button allows you to start or interrupt the
to G (less efficient).
selected washing programme.

Energy class A++; on a scale from A+++ (most efficient)

Synthetics; for synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
to G (less efficient).
garments, non-shrink shirts and blouses.

Express 45´; 45 minute programme. 60ºC, rinse and gentle

 Timed drying; you can manually choose drying time.
spinning cycle for lightly soiled laundry.

Extra rinse; if it is necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra

Wool; special programme for wool garments.
quantity of water, select this option.

Handwash; special programme for delicate fabrics that have a

5 shirts; programme preset at 30ºC. For 5-6 lightly soiled shirts,
"handwash" care symbol.
in synthetics or mixed fabrics. A gentle spinning cycle creates less
creases and makes ironing easier.
Mix 20°; to reduce energy consumption and your energy costs,
you can choose this programme for cotton, synthetic and mixed
fabrics that are slightly soiled. Make sure to use a washing
detergent suitable for low temperatures in order to get the
best cleaning results.

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Free-standing washing machines

RENLIG FWM6

£300 •
•
Fuzzy logic function.
Anti-foam control function.
Spin speed/remaining moisture
content, standard 60°C cotton
• Unbalanced control function. programme at full load:
White. 202.367.14
• Overflow protection function. max. 1200 rpm/53%.
• 4 adjustable feet included. Noise level washing, standard 60°C
Washing capacity 6 kg.
cotton programme at full load:
Technical information: 60 dB (A).
Key Features:
Rated capacity washing, standard 60°C Noise level spinning, standard 60°C
• 14 washing programmes including
cotton programme at full load: 6 kg. cotton programme at full load:
handwash, cottons economy,
Energy efficiency class: A+. 78 dB (A).
delicates, drain, rinses, spin, etc.
Estimated annual energy consumption:
• Delay start function for 3, 6 or 9
194 kWh. Wash time standard 60°C cotton
hours.
Estimated annual water consumption: programme at full load: 194 minutes.
• Super quick function.
10099 litres.
• Rinse hold function.
Spin-drying efficiency class: B. W59.6×D54.1×H84.5 cm
• Automatic spin reduction option.

RENLIG FWM7

£400 • Spin reduction option; choose

between 700, 900 or 1600 rpm.
Spin speed/remaining moisture
content, standard 60°C cotton
• Fuzzy logic function. programme at full load:
White. 802.275.75
• Anti-foam control function. max. 1600 rpm/44%.
Black. 702.267.17
• Unbalanced control function. Noise level washing, standard 60°C
• Overflow protection function. cotton programme at full load:
Washing capacity 7 kg.
• 4 adjustable feet included. 60 dB (A).
Noise level spinning, standard 60°C
Key Features:
Technical information: cotton programme at full load:
• LCD display which shows time left,
Rated capacity washing, standard 60°C 79 dB (A).
delayed start and child safety lock.
cotton programme at full load: 7 kg.
• 14 washing programmes including
Energy efficiency class: A++. Wash time standard 60°C cotton
handwash, cottons economy,
Estimated annual energy consumption: programme at full load: 236 minutes.
delicates, drain, rinses, spin, etc.
193 kWh.
• Delay start function for up to
Estimated annual water consumption: W59.6×D53.7×H84.5 cm
20 hours.
9994 litres.
• Super quick function.
Spin-drying efficiency class: A.
• Rinse hold function.

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 Free-standing washer dryer

RENLIG FWM7D5
 

£600 •
•
Anti-foam control function.
Unbalanced control function.
Estimated annual energy consumption
for a 4-person household, always using
• Overflow protection function. the drier (200 cycles): 952 kWh.
White. 102.196.54
• Condenser dryer: the moisture Estimated annual water consumption
condenses and is pumped away for a 4-person household, never using
Washing capacity 7 kg, drying
to the drain hose, no external the drier (200 cycles): 9000 litres.
capacity 5 kg.
ventilation required. Estimated annual energy consumption
• 4 adjustable feet included. for a 4-person household, never using
Key Features:
the drier (200 cycles): 210 kWh.
• Washer dryer with LCD display which
Technical information: Spin-drying efficiency class: A.
shows time left for washing or
Energy efficiency class: A. Noise level washing, standard 60°C
drying, delayed start and child
Energy consumption for washing, cotton programme at full load:
safety lock.
spinning and drying: 4.76 kWh. 55 dB (A).
• An ideal solution if you want to be
Energy consumption washing and Noise level spinning, standard 60°C
able to both wash and dry your
spinning only: 1.05 kW/h. cotton programme at full load:
laundry but don’t have room for two
Washing performance: A. 79 dB (A).
separate machines.
Spin speed/remaining moisture Noise level drying: 62 dB (A).
• 22 washing and drying programmes
content, standard 60°C cotton
including handwash, cottons
programme at full load: Wash time standard 60°C cotton
economy, 14 minutes rapid,
max. 1600 rpm/44%. programme at full load: 119 minutes.
delicates, drain, rinses, spin, timed
Rated capacity washing, standard 60°C
drying or automatic, etc.
cotton programme at full load: 7 kg. W59.6×D63.6×H84.5 cm
• The inverter motor enables shorter
Rated capacity drying: 5 kg.
and more efficient programmes, and
Water consumption for washing,
quiet operation.
spinning and drying: 97 litres.
• Delay start function for up to
Water consumption washing and
20 hours.
spinning only: 45 litres.
• Spin reduction option; choose
Estimated annual water consumption
between no spin, 700, 900, 1200 or
for a 4-person household, always using
1600 rpm.
the drier (200 cycles): 19400 litres.
• Fuzzy logic function.

Integrated washing machine

RENLIG IWM60

£400 •
•
Anti-foam control function.
Unbalanced control function.
Noise level spinning, standard 60°C
cotton programme at full load:
• Overflow protection function. 70 dB (A).
White. 501.514.64
• 4 adjustable feet included.
Wash time standard 60°C cotton
Washing capacity 6 kg.
Technical information: programme at full load: 160 minutes.
Energy efficiency class: A+.
Key Features:
Rated capacity washing, standard 60°C W59.6×D54.0×H82 cm
• Fully integrated, should be fitted with
cotton programme at full load: 6 kg.
a door in the same design as the rest
Estimated annual energy consumption:
of your kitchen
192 kWh.
• 20 washing programmes including
Estimated annual water consumption:
handwash, cottons economy,
8699 litres.
delicates, drain, rinses, spin, etc.
Spin-drying efficiency class: B.
• Delay start function for 3, 6 or
Spin speed/remaining moisture
9 hours.
content, standard 60°C cotton
• Super quick function.
programme at full load:
• Rinse hold function.
max. 1200 rpm/52%.
• Spin reduction option; choose
Noise level washing, standard 60°C
between no spin, 500, 700, 900 or
cotton programme at full load:
1200 rpm.
53 dB (A).
• Fuzzy logic function.

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Install an integrated washing machine
Place your integrated washing machine between two FAKTUM base cabinets under a shared
worktop. FIXA diffusion barrier shall be mounted to the underside of the worktop for added
protection against moisture.

RENLIG IWM60

882 mm
894 mm

600 mm

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