User manual WHIRLPOOL AWZ 475 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 30120039GB. fm Page 1 Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:16 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES REMOVING THE FILTER/DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES BUILT-IN MODELS Black process 45. 0° 150. 0 LPI 30120039GB. fm Page 2 Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:16 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Removing the packaging and inspection • 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. • Check that the accessories and supplied parts are all present. [. . . ] Close the door. 2. Empty all pockets Coins, safety pins etc. can damage your laundry as well as the appliance drum and tub. 3. Fasteners Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts or ribbons should be tied together. DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Keep detergents and additives in a dry place out of the reach of children. The type of detergent depends on: • type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Note: Use only specific detergents for wool. Remarks: • Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to the insoluble water softeners in modern phosphatefree detergents. If you notice this problem, shake or brush the affected items or use a liquid detergent. Never put both chlorine bleach and softener into the softener chamber at the same time. A Separator ( ) Type 1 basin } C Separator Rails Using starch • Select the “Rinse and Spin” programme and check that the spin speed is set to not more than 800 rpm. • Start the programme, pull out the detergent dispenser so that you can see approximately 3 cm of the softener chamber. • Pour the starch solution prepared into the softener chamber while the water is running into the detergent dispenser. Position the liquid detergent separator in the main wash chamber. When you use a liquid detergent (recommended for non pre-wash programmes), position the separator in the main wash chamber on the guides so that it touches the bottom of the chamber then pour in the detergent until it reaches the full mark. Remember to remove the separator when you use a powder detergent. B ( Type 2 basin Separator ) D ( ) GB 7 Black process 45. 0° 150. 0 LPI 30120039GB. fm Page 8 Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:16 PM REMOVING THE FILTER/DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER We recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year. A Especially: • If the appliance does not drain correctly or if single spin cycles do not take place. • If the “Clean filter” indication lights up: IMPORTANT: make sure the water has cooled before draining the appliance. Remove the plinth or open the cover (depending on the model) by using the separator of the detergent dispenser (fig. If the filter is located behind the plinth (see pictures “A” e “C”), use a wide and very flat container with a maximum height of 2 cm. Open the filter but do not remove it completely. Slowly turn the filter counterclockwise (fig. Now unscrew the filter completely and extract it. Tilt the appliance forwards carefully to allow the water to flow out. Clean the filter and the filter chamber. Check that the pump impeller can still rotate. Re-insert the filter and screw it in clockwise as far as it will go. Pour about 1 l of water into the detergent dispenser to reactivate the ecosystem”. Check that the filter is inserted properly and securely. [. . . ] • Your telephone number and area code. After-Sales Service phone numbers and addresses are given on the guarantee card. Alternatively, consult the dealer where you purchased the appliance. Specify: • The nature of the problem. [. . . ]