User manual WHIRLPOOL AWM 9100 GB INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Dear Consumer or end user, Congratulation on buying a Whirlpool appliance. This brief guide outlines step by step how to gain the best performance from your machine. One of the main chores in any household or same business is undoubtedly doing the laundry. Washing itself is not the most demanding of jobs: there's the washing machine! [. . . ] If you didn’t buy the drawer with your washing machine, you can always obtain one from your retailer or by calling Whirlpool Customer Service. Printed in Italy 5019 108 00817 GB 1/0503 Ecological Paper 7gb14811. fm Page 1 Tuesday, November 5, 2002 12:58 PM INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 7gb14811. fm Page 2 Tuesday, November 5, 2002 12:58 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Remove 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 dealer. • Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, since it is a possible source of danger. 6. Electrical connections • Electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations. • Voltage information, power consumption and electrical fusing data are supplied on the front panel behind the door frame. • The appliance must be connected to the mains exclusively by means of a socket with an earth connection in accordance with established regulations. The manufacturer declines all liability for possible damage to property or injury to persons or pets deriving from failure to observe the a/m directions. • Do not use extension leads or multi sockets. • Before any maintenance on the washing machine disconnect the power plug or switch off the power supply. • Access to the mains plug or to disconnection from mains supply via a double-pole switch must be ensured at all times following the installation. • Do not operate the washing machine if it has been damaged during transport. • Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out by After-Sales Service. • This product is suitable for both domestic and Semi professional use, and is guaranteed for 12 months parts and labour for normal use. Semi Professional use is defined as suitable for use in small to medium sized establishments such as Care & Nursing homes, Hairdressers, sheltered accomodation, Pubs, boarding houses, health leisure & Sport clubs, vets & Stables etc. In larger establishments you may need a full commercial model, please always check with your supplier who will advise on the correct product for your particular application. Both the Heavy Duty and Semi Professional models comply with the UK Care Standard Act 2000 (CSA) Standard 26. The warranty will not apply if the product is being used in excess of these guidelines. 2. Remove the transit bolts • The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent internal damage during transport. Before using the washing machine you must remove the transit bolts (see “Installation/Remove the transit bolts”). 3. Install the washing machine • Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface. In the case of a yielding sub-floor, the appliance should be installed in the corner of a room. • Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine is stable and level on the floor (see “Installation/Adjust the feet”). 4. Water inlet • Connect the water supply inlet hose in accordance with the regulations of your local water company (see “Installation/Connect the water inlet hose”). use hot and cold water • Water supply: 3/4” BSP threaded hose • Tap: connection 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar). • Pressure: 5. Drain hose • Connect the drain hose to the stand pipe, or ventilated siphon, or hook it over the edge of a sink by means of the “U” bend (see “Installation/Connect the water drain hose”). 7gb14811. fm Page 3 Tuesday, November 5, 2002 12:58 PM Home Appliances FIRST WASH CYCLE We recommend that the first wash cycle be made without laundry. [. . . ] Screw the plywood sheet to the floor. 7gb14811. fm Page 13 Tuesday, November 5, 2002 12:58 PM Home Appliances Connect the water supply hoses Connect the hoses preferably by hand. 1. Fix the water inlet hose with the red stripe at the red valve of the washing machine and at the hot water tap. 2. Fix the water inlet hose with the blue stripe at the white valve of the washing machine and at the cold water tap. 3. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses. [. . . ]