User manual WHIRLPOOL AWV 513/5 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Select a short wash programme (see programme chart). This will remove any water remaining in the machine from the manufacturer’s test run. ROUTINE WASH: 1. Sort the laundry according to fabric type and colour and load the machine. Add detergent and any additives required. [. . . ] • • Switch off the washing machine and turn off the tap(s) whenever the machine is not in use. • Never use excessive force to open the door. Children must not be allowed to play with or inside the machine. Packaging materials can be dangerous for children. Keep the packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc. ) well out of their reach. The appliance conforms to European safety regulations, EC directive 93/68/EEC and EN 60555. • • • • MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE 1. Drain residual water from the appliance and hoses (see “Draining Residual Water”). Fit the transit bolts (see “Installation Instructions”). 42 SORTING THE WASH 1. Sort the load according to: • Fabric type / care label symbol Cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool. • Colours Separate coloured and white articles. • Article size Washing articles of different sizes together improves wash efficiency and distributes the load better in the drum. If the washing machine detects too much foam, it may prevent spinning. • Using insufficient detergent results in grey laundry. The heating element and drum also build up scale. • If using chlorine bleach, follow the bleach instructions carefully. Overdosing the bleach can damage the wash. WATER HARDNESS WATER HARDNESS CATEGORY 1 2 3 4 CHARACTERISTICS soft medium hard very hard GERMAN °dH 0-7 7-14 14-21 over 21 FRENCH °fH 0-12 12-25 25-37 over 37 ENGLISH °eH 0-9 9-17 17-26 over 26 If the machine has a three chamber detergent drawer set the hardness pointer to the domestic water hardness level. Move the hardness pointer sideways to the desired position. 44 DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES 1. The drawer will have three or four chambers depending on the model. Filling the detergent • • Programmes with pre- and main wash. When using liquid detergent, extract the coloured insert from the drawer and put it in the compartment . The insert has a scale to make dosing easier. • Add fabric softeners and conditioners (no further than the “Max” mark (three chamber models) or the “100 ml” mark (four chamber models). [. . . ] Vertical Slot - Safety position: door cannot lock into place. Horizontal Slot - Normal position: door can be closed as before. 49 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The appliance will not switch on • Power plug properly inserted in mains socket?No water or insufficient water supply • Tap turned on completely?(See “Care and Maintenance”). [. . . ]