User manual WHIRLPOOL AWM 256 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 3gb05221. fm5 Page 19 Tuesday, September 4, 2001 6:13 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE CHILD SAFETY PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES WASHING PROGRAMME REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 3gb05221. fm5 Page 20 Tuesday, September 4, 2001 6:13 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Removing the packaging and check • After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer. • Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. 6. Electrical connections • Electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and current standard safety regulations. [. . . ] 3. During these 6 seconds press the “Start Delay” button and select delay time: 0, 3, 6, 9 hours. 4. The programme will start at the desired time, or after 6 seconds if “0” is selected. • To change the start delay: press the “Start Delay” button to select time. • To cancel the start delay: press the “Start Delay” button until “0” appears: the selected programme will then start. • If options are changed during the delay time period: the programme will start with newly selected options. • If the programme is changed during the delay time period: “Start Delay” will switch automatically to “0”. Reselect the Start Delay time to activate. With liquid detergent, a dosing aid placed directly in the drum should be used if a start delay has been selected. Door lock The door locks automatically after the programme start until the end of the programme. If the programme selector is moved to the “Stop” position or if the electricity supply is interrupted, then after approximately one minute the door is released. In this case do not open the door, because hot water could be released from the appliance. Programme end The programme selector knob is at the stop position. 2. Cancel the special options by pressing the appropriate buttons. 4. Wait for the door to unlock (about one minute). Do not fully close the door but leave it ajar to allow the drum to dry out. Changing programme 1. Press the “On/Off” button. For this programme do not add any further detergent. Changing options The options can be selected or deselected without switching off the appliance. Programme interruption or pause To interrupt the running programme for a certain period and continue it at a later time: 1. Press the “On/Off” button. 2. Following the desired pause press the “On/Off” button once again. Cancelling the programme If the current programme is to be terminated prematurely and cancelled, the water must be pumped out first before the door can be opened: 1. Press the “On/Off” button to switch off the appliance. 2. Set the programme selector to programme setting “Drain”. 3. Press the “On/Off” button in order to start the “Drain” programme. 26 3gb05221. fm5 Page 27 Tuesday, September 4, 2001 6:13 PM REMOVING THE FILTER 1. Remove the coloured insert from the detergent dispenser and use it to open the filter cover. Turn the filter slowly anti-clockwise until the grip is vertical; do not extract filter as yet. Wait until all the water has drained out. Now unscrew the filter completely and extract it. Remove any foreign material from the filter. [. . . ] 1. Screw the threaded connector with the filter inserted onto the tap. 2. Check water-tightness of tap and appliance connections by turning the tap completely on. If the hose is too short, replace it with a 3 m Water Stop hose (available from After-Sales Service or from your dealer). This operation must be carried out exclusively by a licensed electrician. [. . . ]