Glossary

12NC Code
12 digit numeric code, (usually starting with 85) that can be found on the service sticker of your appliance.
2 in 1 Shelf
Versatile shelf that can be used to store bottles or as a normal shelf.
3D System
Whirlpool's patented microwave distribution system ensures perfectly uniform cooking by emitting microwaves three dimensionally rather than uni-directionally so food cooks faster and more evenly.
3M
Brought to you by 3M.
4Pure
Water Dispenser from Whirlpool.
6TH SENSE
Sensors within Whirlpool appliances which sense, adapt, and control how your appliance works. The application can vary between appliances, but 6TH SENSE is designed to help save you time, energy, and money.
6TH SENSE Climate Control
The 6TH SENSE function senses the temperature both in the room and outside, automatically deciding on the ideal function: cooling, heating, dehumidifcation or fan only operation. If you make any adjustments, the system will remember your settings next time you switch it on.
6TH SENSE Cooling
Whirlpool's 6TH SENSE technology in cooling appliances (both fridges and freezers) constantly adjusts to temperature changes, sensing, adapting, and controlling the temperature to ensure that your food looks, smells, and tastes really fresh.
6TH SENSE Crisp
The 6TH SENSE Crisp function in Whirlpool microwaves will help you produce perfect and evenly browned pies, quiches, and pizzas, both on top and on the bottom. The results are exceptional and totally comparable to those of a traditional oven, but with less effort and in a fraction of the time.
6TH SENSE Dishwashing
Intelligent sensors measure the level of soiling and adjust resources accordingly, offering savings of up to 50%* on energy, water and time.
6TH SENSE Drying
6TH SENSE dryers treat even delicate fabrics with the utmost care. Special sensors constantly monitor the humidity level in the clothes and automatically adjust the drying cycle, ensuring perfect results and saving time and energy.
6TH SENSE Freezing
Intelligent sensors detect any temperature variations and automatically boost the freezing function when necessary for fast, energyefficient freezing.
6TH SENSE Fresh Control
Whirlpool's 6TH SENSE Fresh Control refrigerators keep your food as fresh as the day you bought it for up to 4 times longer.* *As compared with Whirlpool Total NoFrost refrigerator. Freshness has been calculated as an average taking into account variation in food colour, pH and weight loss measured over a period of time. Time guidelines may vary depending on original food quality.
6TH SENSE Green Climate Control
The 6TH SENSE function senses the temperature both in the room and outside, automatically deciding on the ideal function: cooling, heating, dehumidifcation or fan only operation. If you make any adjustments, the system will remember your settings next time you switch it on.
6TH SENSE Green Cooling
6TH SENSE technology constantly monitors the temperature and cools only when necessary, for example when you open the door to add new items, restoring the ideal temperature 5 times faster - compared to Whirlpool products without 6TH Sense technology - than a conventional fridge.
6TH SENSE Green Dishwashing
6TH SENSE technology adjusts the wash cycle to the level of soil, optimizing resource consumption.
6TH SENSE Green Dryers
This product is part of the Green Generation range, guaranteeing you the best performance and resource optimisation in its class.
6TH SENSE Green Freezing
6TH SENSE technology senses temperature changes and automatically boosts freezing when necessary for energy savings of up to 30% - compared to Whirlpool freezers with Fast Freezing function without 6TH SENSE technology -.
6TH SENSE Green Hobs
This product is part of the Green Generation range, guaranteeing you the best performance and resource optimisation in its class.
6TH SENSE Green Hoods
6TH SENSE technology always set the hood at just the right power level ensuring excellent performance and maximum energy efficiency. It can detect any pollutants, such as smoke, automatically setting the hood to the appropriate speed to clear the air
6TH SENSE Green Microwaves
This product is part of the Green Generation range, guaranteeing you the best performance and resource optimisation in its class.
6TH SENSE Green Oven
Intelligent 6TH SENSE technology senses the weight of the food being cooked and the precise temperature inside the cavity, controlling the cooking process and adapting the cooking time accordingly, to provide perfect results with no fuss. An innovative touch-sensitive control panel appears when the oven is switched on, offering outstanding ease of use thanks to its intuitive colour graphics.
6TH SENSE Green Washing
Whirlpool’s 6TH SENSE top-loading washing machines ensure perfect care and cleaning for all fabric types, saving up to 30%* on energy, water and time. For each load size, the washer suggests the optimal washing cycle. 6TH SENSE sensors recognize the size of your load and automatically adjust resources, monitoring the wash cycle and ensuring outstanding results.
6TH SENSE Hobs
Equipped with 6TH SENSE technology, these new hobs offer you unprecedented control and effciency.
6TH SENSE Hoods
The 6TH SENSE hood sensor takes reading to run the hood at the right power level for whatever you are cooking. When not cooking it can improve air quality by detecting pollutants in the air and automatically setting the hood speed for optimum air quality.
6TH SENSE Microwave
With unique 6TH SENSE Intelligent Sensor Control, Whirlpool microwaves control and monitor the cooking process for you, automatically adjusting power and time levels to ensure perfect results.
6TH SENSE Oven
Thanks to its two sensors, 6TH SENSE technology is able to sense the weight of the food* that is being cooked and the precise temperature inside the cavity, adapting the cooking time and controlling the cooking process accordingly. *Meat, fish or vegetables
6TH SENSE Reheat
This function in Whirlpool microwaves will help you achieve perfect results on chilled or frozen food with one touch functionality.
6TH SENSE Steam
Whirlpool microwaves with 6TH SENSE Steam functionality can ensure perfect steaming of vegetables, fish, and other dishes, with a humidity sensor that measures conditions in the microwave oven and adjusts power and temperature accordingly.
6TH SENSE Washing
You decide the type of fabric and the load to wash and 6TH SENSE technology recognises the size of your load through special sensors, and automatically adjusts resources, offering up to 50% savings on energy, water and time. The load is continuously monitored throughout the wash cycle and ensuring optimal washing performance.

A Energy
Energy Class A
A Energy Ovens
Whirlpool ovens are super insulated to retain heat, save energy, and reduce cooking times.
A+ Energy
A+ products are 10% more efficient than lower rated A class appliances.
A+ and A Energy Class
An A+ refrigerator uses up to 25% less energy than an A class appliance, and up to 45% less than a B rated model.
A++ Energy
A++ Energy Class
A+++ Energy
A+++ Energy Class
Air Valve
Freezer cabinets have an air valve system that equalises pressure on the inside and outside of the cabinet, making door opening 4 times easier than a normal model.
Air Vented Dryers
These are supplied with a venting kit which ducts air to the outside.
Ambient Water
Filtered water at room temperature.
Anti Bacterial Rinse
This ensures your dishes are hygienically clean with a special rinse that eliminates 99.999% of all bacteria (independently tested to NF EN 13697 standards).
Anti-Crease
The anti-crease option prevents the load from settling after the programme has ended, so your laundry comes out crease-free even if you don't remove it from the dryer immediately.
Anti-spill Shelves
Safe, toughened glass shelves with lipped edges to retain spills and prevent them running onto food below.
Antibacterial Programme
At a temperature of 80°C or more, this programme eliminates 99.999% of bacteria, making it perfect for bedding, children's clothing or any load thatneeds to be really sanitised. Tested following a methodology similar to the NF 13697 standard of November 2001.
Aqua
A 3-litre tank integrated in the door of the fridge supplies fresh, filtered water at the touch of a button. An innovative water filtration dispenser system helps eliminate the taste and odour of chlorine and reduce dirt, rust, sediments and turbidity. Microban antibacterial protection in the water tank ensures your water is stored in a hygienic environment, free from bacterial growth.
AquaSteam Dishwashing
Creates steam in the dishwasher during the main wash cycle, gently penetrating food residues and eliminating difficult stains.
AquaSteam Washing Machines
Uses the natural power of steam to gently eliminate the toughest stains and sanitise your clothes, even at low temperatures.
Assisted Chef
Unique software guides the user through the preparation of over 70 recipes. Just select this function and choose the food category and the type of meal then input the weight or number of servings. The oven will set the cooking time, indicating any accessories to use.
Auto Clean Filter
The filter cleans itself, eliminating food particles using a special soak and pulse action.
Auto Steam Fitness
Quick, heathy steam cooking with a specially designed steamer vessel and pre-programmed settings for vegetables and fish, ensuring perfect results. Just add water to the steamer and then select the food class and weight.
Automatic Cool Down
A low stress 10 minute period at the end of the drying cycle which cools the load down slowly to prevent shrinkage and reduce creasing.

B Energy
Energy Class B
Best Buy 2009
The Whirlpool JT 369 MIR microwave has been tested and awarded a Which? Best Buy award for overall excellence, recommending this product to all consumers.
Best Buy 2011
Our Whirlpool MAX 38 Microwave range has been tested and awarded a Which? Best Buy award for overall excellence, recommending this product to all consumers.
Big Items
With this specific washing machine programme, you can accommodate single bulky items like duvets, thanks to the very spacious drum.
Blackout Alarm
Automatically checks the temperature when the electricity supply is restored after a power cut, and lets you know if the temperature has risen above freezing.

C Energy
Energy Class C
CFC / HFC free
In accordance with Whirlpool's policy of environmental friendliness, all our cooling appliances are 100% CFC and HFC free.
Chest Freezers
Top loading and horizontal freezers, these give maximum storage space and are ideal for those who need a lot of room for frozen food.
Child Lock
Whirlpool washing machines with LCDs have a child lock that disables the panel command to prevent children accidentally changing the settings or stopping the washing machine. Other models have a safety mechanism installed in the door, that if activated, prevents it from closing and the machine from starting. Tumble dryers have a child safety door lock that can be used when the dryer is not in use to make it impossible for a child to get inside the drum and close the door.
Circa Fan Cooking System
A fan behind the back wall of the oven forces air through heating elements and into the oven from four directions. Food is cooked quickly and evenly in all parts of the oven, and different foods can be cooked simultaneously without mixing taste and smell.
Clean+
This special washing machine cycle optimises the effectiveness of each active agent in your stain solver, helping to get rid of tough stains, even at low temperatures.
Cold Water
3 grades of cold water (8°C - 12°C)
Compact Oven
A traditional oven designed for optimal use of space. Its reduced dimensions still have a 40 litre cavity and is ideal for using with a warming drawer in a traditional full sized built in oven space.
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Condenser Dryer
These are ideal for flats or apartments as they convert steam to water and collect it in a container so they don't need venting. They can be positioned anywhere in your kitchen or utility room.
Conventional Cooking
Combines top and bottom heating to provide a traditional cooking method with the oven hotter at the top. Ideal when a crisp finish is required or for slowly cooking casseroles.
Cook3
Thanks to the highly effective new airflow distribution system is some ovens, you can prepare up to 3 separate dishes at the same time, safe in the knowledge that their flavours and aromas will not mix.
Crisp Function
The unique Crisp plate, the 3D microwave system and the quartz grill all work together to reach the high temperatures needed to bake and fry, for crunchy food in just a few minutes.

D Energy
D Energy Class
Daily 40
The Daily 40 Programme in washing machines is designed to meet your daily needs, washing a typical load of mixed cotton and synthetic fibres at 40°C in only 60 minutes with perfect results.
Dairy Compartment
A special isolated compartment for storing products like butter, preserving them better and preventing odours from mixing.
Deep Balconies
Extra-deep (130mm) balconies within your fridge. Ideal for bottles and fruit juice cartons, they have a useful divider to keep smaller items in place.
Deep Silent Hood
This gives unprecedented levels of noise reduction. Fitted with the innovative EDS³ system, it is more than 35% quieter than a conventional cooker hood.
Defrost
In some Whirlpool ovens, a fan-only function without heat circulates air evenly around frozen food to minimise defrosting times.
Dual Zone Grill
Two grilling zones give you the flexibility to use one or both according to the size of the food to be grilled, enabling you to cook small portions economically.

E Energy
E Energy Class
Easy-ironing Option
Whirlpools easy-ironing option on washing machines washes with a gentler washing rhythm, gentler spinning and rinsing. Fabrics crease and wrinkle less, making them easier and quicker to iron.
Eco
The Natur range's Ecolabel award is testimony that Wpro care for the environment and respect their users. The Ecolabel is endorsed at the highest level. It is sponsored by the European Commission and backed and promoted by the Governments of all 27 EU countries. Products are independently checked for cleaning performance and environmental credentials. They have to be biodegradeable, minimise their impact on aquatic life, and keep hazardous substances to a minimum.
Extra Browning
Can be programmed to operate automatically at the end of a cooking programme to give the desired level of browning.

F Energy
F Energy Class
Family Chef
Family Chef microwave, equipped with a wide range of advanced features for simplicity, versatility and high performance, offers delicious results through a variety of cooking methods.
Fast Pre-Heat
The oven is quickly heated to the temperature that you need and a buzzer alerts you when its time to put the food in.
Filtered Water
Whirlpool Side-by-Side American fridge freezers have a built in water filter, ensuring your ice and water is always fresh and pure tasting. The filter has a duration of about 6 months, or 1500 litres, after which it can easily be replaced.
Flexi Space
Modular racks can be repositioned or removed to suit your needs. Extra space is created by innovations like the 3rd rack and foldable tines.
Forced Air
Forced air cooking is created with a fan behind the back wall of the oven forcing air through heating elements and into the oven from four directions. Food is cooked quickly (pre-heating is normally unnecessary) and evenly in all parts of the oven. Different foods can be cooked simultaneously without mixing taste or smell.
Full Combination Microwaves
These microwaves have a forced air convection system that give great results even on difficult dishes like profiteroles, meringues or souffles. The forced convection cooking combines with microwaves to give oven style results in a fraction of the time.

G Energy
G Energy Class
Giant Crisper with Sliding Divider
A large 32-litre capacity fruit and vegetable crisper that can be fitted with a sliding divider to separate vegetables from fruit. The divider doubles as a small container for small items such as grapes or strawberries.
Green Generation
The label Whirlpool gives to its most environmentally friendly products, guaranteeing you the best performance and resource optimization in its class.

HFC / CFC Free
In accordance with Whirlpool's policy of environmental friendliness, all its cooling appliances are 100% CFC and HFC free.
Half Load
You can load both racks only half full and save up to 15% in water, time, and energy.
Hot Water
Hot Water (88°C - 93°C)

Induction Hob
Induction heats the pan and not the hob. This precise technology gives perfect control. The heat is very reactive to your needs. Perfect for melting chocolate of frying. The technology is also very clean as the hob itelf is cool, so spilt food can be cleaned away easily.
Iron Dry
A tumble dryer option that leaves garments slightly damp and perfect for immediate ironing.
iXelium™
iXelium™ - the cooktop that stays shiny and beautiful over time, resisting scratching and staining. Created through the exclusive application of nanotechnology to steel, the hob's revolutionary surface prevents food residues from becoming attached, making it quick and easy to clean with a simple wipe of a sponge.

Jeans Programme
A customised programme for your denim garments.
Jet Chef
Jet Chef combination microwaves performs like a best in class traditional oven, and offer you more besides, controlling the cooking process for you, cooking, crisping or steaming at the touch of a button.
Jet Chef Premium
Jet Chef Premium microwave oven makes cooking easier than ever by putting an expert helper in your kitchen.
Jet Defrost
Whirlpool's patented Jet Defrost system delivers fast and even defrosting at the touch of a button. Just select the food type and the weight and press start.
Jet Function
A fast cooling function that can be easily activated through a direct button on the remote control. It sets the appliance to operate at high fan speed and cools the room automatically to 18°C, regardless of the temperature previously set.
Jet Menu
Pre-programmed setting for rapid preparation of frozen ready-made food. Just select the food type, enter the weight and the microwave oven will automatically cook your food to perfection.

Keep Warm
Keep Warm can be selected to activate automatically at the end of a cooking programme. Keeps food warm (but not dried out) for up to 4 hours.

Lingerie Programme
A dedicated programme for delicate items, allowing you to wash lingerie of all types with confidence.

Magic Clean
Magic Clean with Protechflontm A special surface coating that is resistant to splatters and spills from cooking. The first truly nonstick treatment in the microwave market.
Max Microwaves
Whirlpool Max microwaves are compact stylishly designed microwaves, ideal for the design conscious small kitchen.
Max Space Balcony
Our top of the range fridges have a unique double row balcony that can be used for keeping 2-litre bottles in the back row and half-litre bottles or cans in the front row at the same time.
Max Space Freezer Drawers
Max Space compartments in our freezers are 70% taller than normal drawers, giving you 2 dedicated spaces for bulky items such as cakes and turkeys.
Maxi Cooking
The top and bottom heating element are controlled to give better cooking conditions for large cuts of meat.
Microban Antibacterial Treatment Cooling
An air filtration system developed in conjunction with Microban, the market leader in antibacterial solutions, to reduce unpleasant odours and proliferation of bacteria in the fridge. The filter is easily replaced every 6 months. (Combi - Double Door - Cabinet - Side by Side)
Microban Antibacterial Treatment Washing
With this treatment, your washing machine stays cleaner, fresher and more hygienic for longer. Together with Microban (a leader in antibacterial solutions), Whirlpool has developed a special treatment that helps reduce bacterial growth, odours and mould in the detergent drawer, a particularly sensitive part of the washing machine (on selected models).
Multi Zone
Resource-efficient Multi Zone option in dishwashers lets you use only the upper rack or only the lower one.
Multi-flow System
Multi-flow blows chilled air evenly throughout the fridge interior to ensure perfect storage conditions.
Multi-function Cooking
A wide variety of cooking methods are available in these ovens to help you cook different food types to perfection.

Never Defrost
Never Defrost technology is available in selected chest freezers. This technology absorbs humidity, minimising the creation of frost and maintaining optimal performance. With regular replacment of special absorbing bags every 6 months you can avoid the hassle of defrosting your freezer.
No Frost Fresh Control
NoFrost Fresh technology keeps food fresh for up to twice as long as a conventional refrigerator, thanks to its active sensors that sense changes in temperature and humidity, and control and adapt accordingly, preventing the formation of ice within the appliance.

One Touch Programme
One touch of a button and the 6TH SENSE sensors do the rest, no matter how dirty the load.
Overdrying Protection
Heat stress in fabrics is a common cause of creasing and the most common cause of this is overdrying, so accurate time control for all kinds of fabrics is essential. That's why Whirlpool's manually controlled dryers have accurately timed programmes and 6TH SENSE dryers are better still, automatically ending the programmes as soon as the correct level of drying has been achieved.
Overnight Programme
This overnight programme is super silent at only 39dBA, thanks to the modular water pressure system.

Party Glass Holder
This accessory for the lower rack enables you to load up to 24 glasses ensuring stability and care.
Party Glass Programme
A special programme for full loads of glasses. Combined with the party glass holder, it ensures excellent cleaning results and maximum safety and care.
Password Requirements
Passwords must be at least 6 characters in length, and include 1 digit(s) and 1 capital letter(s).
Pastry Function
This gives top and bottom cooking plus fan assisted cooking. Ideal for biscuits and cakes.
Perimeter Hoods
An innovation in cooker hood technology, absorbing cooking vapours and fumes along the outer edges. This makes noise levels lower and the hood is easier to clean.
Pizza Door Balcony
The balconies situated in the freezer door of selected models are ideal for frozen pizzas or ready-meals, freeing up space in the main storage area and making your fast food easily accessible.
Pizza/Bread Programme
Developed with the aid of top chefs the Pizza/Bread programme gives you the choice of tailor made cooking options.
PowerClean™
The PowerClean device is positioned at the back of the dishwasher and cleans away burnt-on soil from your pots and pans using 32 high pressure jets. No extra water is required for this function.
PowerClean™ Max
PowerClean Max technology in dishwashers uses 24 rotating high-pressure jets to remove heavy soil, even from extra-large items.
Programme Progress Indicator
Displays the programme status on the control panel, showing how long until the programme will end, in order to help you manage your time.
Pure Experience Water Dispenser
The top-of-the-range dispenser can be placed on your countertop to provide an unlimited quantity of delicious, filtered drinking water whenever you want it.
Pure First Water Dispenser
This super-compact water dispenser can be placed on your countertop or fixed to the wall, to provide an unlimited quantity of delicious, filtered drinking water whenever you want it.
Pure Maxx Water Dispenser
This compact water dispenser fits easily on your countertop to provide an unlimited quantity of delicious, filtered drinking water whenever you want it.
Pyrolytic Ovens
The pyrolytic cleaning function burns away grease and dirt to a loose ash that is quickly wiped away with a damp sponge. The oven is heated to 500°C to do this, and at the same time a cooling fan stops any smoke and fumes. Pyrolytic ovens have a child lock and quadruple glazed doors, so they are completely safe.

Quartz Grill
These heat up more quickly than a traditional grill and use less energy, and fat and grease residues are simply burnt off and vapourised by the grill itself.
Quick Wash
You can wash up to 6kg (on an 8kg capacity appliance) in only 30 minutes.

Ready to Wear Programme
A special programme for woollens and non-iron items on tumble dryers.
Ready2Cook
With Ready2Cook there is no need to pre-heat the oven: an innovative and advanced power convection system creates outstanding airflow distribution, saving time and energy.
Remember Me
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Removable Upper Rack
Our removable upper racks in dishwashers allow you to wash extra large items such as oven trays or large saucepans in the lower rack.
Reverse Tumble Action
The tumble dryer intermittently tumbles the drum in the opposite direction to reduce tangling and improve drying efficiency.

Schott Ceran Glass
All Whirlpool induction hobs are produced with the new Schott Ceran® glass ceramics, free of toxic heavy metals, arsenic & antimony.
Semi-integrated Dishwasher
These built in dishwashers have exposed control panels and combine the looks and sophistication of a built in appliance with the convenience of being able to adjust the controls without having to open the furniture door.
Silk Programme
An extra gentle programme on selected tumble dryers with a soft tumble action, slow rotation and low heat level to enable you to dry your delicate items with confidence.
Single Variable Grill
Single variable grills have one grilling zone and the heat level is adjustable, giving you more control of your grilling.
Space Plus
Space+ freezers provide up to 40% more usable space than any other chest freezer of the same size, with the same A+ energy class.
Sparkling Water
Create Sparkling Water using the pressure regulator.
Speed 15 Programme
Speed 15 washing programme is a programme designed for slightly soiled garments. It will wash a 3kg load in 15 minutes.
Speed Oven
A compact traditional oven with the added functionality of a microwave. This can save up to 50% cooking time depending on the recipe.
Sports and Outdoor
The ideal programme for sportswear made of high tech microfibres.
Start Delay
You can set your selected programme to begin when it is most convenient - for example, at night or when electricity rates are lower.
SuperEco
Designed to save up to 40% energy, the SuperEco programme uses a combination of reduced tumbling and increased soaking within an increased cycle time. The programme is ideal for running at night, especially if you can benefit from lower energy prices.

Tilt Down Grill
These grills can be lowered to allow access to the oven roof for easy cleaning.
Total No Frost
Chilled air is circulated around the storage areas, eliminating humidity and so preventing the formation of ice and eliminating the need for defrosting. This technology also stops frozen items sticking together, labelling stays legible, and there's no condensation on your food or on fridge walls.
Turbo Grill
Grills faster and more evenly by boosting hot air around the grill zone. Ideal for grilling thicker pieces of meat, and gives a spit roast effect, crisp on the outside, succulent inside.

Vacation Mode
This feature powers down your fridge while you're away, keeping the interior around 12°C to prevent the build-up of mould and smells without unnecessary energy expenditure.

Water Safety System
Anti-flooding device within dishwashers to protect your home. At the first sign of a problem, it stops the cycle, blocks the water supply and drains the appliance.
Which? Award
The Whirlpool WWCR 9230 Washing Machines have been tested and awarded a Which? Best Buy award for overall excellence, recommending this product to all consumers.
Whirlpool
A wide range of universal accessories, consumables and utensils for the home, brought to you by Whirlpool.
Wool Programme
Wash your woollens with confidence. Woollen clothes labelled with the Woolmark 'machine washable' or 'hand wash' label can be washed safely with the Wool programme and Handwash 40°C.
Wpro
Wpro is a wide range of universal accessories, consumables and utensils for the home, brought to you by Whirlpool.