User manual WHIRLPOOL MFW 1312AGW INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Indice315063front. fm Page 3 Wednesday, October 9, 2002 5:06 PM Home Appliances ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Instructions for use Mode d’emploi Page 4 Page 18 31 44 4 3 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 3gb15063. fm Page 4 Wednesday, October 9, 2002 5:09 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE CHILD LOCK DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 3gb15063. fm Page 5 Wednesday, October 9, 2002 5:09 PM Home Appliances 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. 5. Drain hose • Connect the drain hose to the ventilated siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink by means of the “U” bend (see “Installation/Connect the water drain hose”). 6. Electrical connections • Electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations. [. . . ] • When using concentrated fabric softeners, dilute with water in the detergent dispenser up to "MAX" level mark. • To prevent dispensing problems when using highly concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use the special detergent ball or bag supplied with the detergent and place it directly inside the drum. If you use gel-type detergent, please use the powder detergent insert setting. • For Start Delay, only use powder detergent, please. Powder detergent remains in the detergent dispenser until the programme starts, but liquid detergents can run out of the detergent dispenser. • If you use powder starch, proceed as follows: 1. Wash your laundry using the desired wash programme. Next mix the starch with water in a cup. Set the “Rinse and Spin” programme, reduce the speed to ca. Pull the detergent dispenser out until you can see about 3 cm of the chamber. While the water is running into the detergent dispenser, pour the starch solution into the chamber. If there are starch residues in the detergent dispenser after the end of the programme, clean it if necessary (see "Care and Maintenance"). Observe also the starch manufacturer's information. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products or solvents). • Dry with a soft cloth. Door seal • Clean occasionally with a damp cloth. • Check the seal folds for foreign bodies periodically. 10 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 3gb15063. fm Page 11 Wednesday, October 9, 2002 5:09 PM Home Appliances Detergent dispenser 1. Press the release lever in the prewash compartment down and pull out the dispenser. 2. Remove the inserts from the detergent dispenser. 4. Replace the separate parts in the detergent dispenser and slide the dispenser back into the opening. Periodically check and clean the mesh filters in the water connection. 1. Turn off the tap. 2. Unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. 3. Clean the internal filter. 4. Screw the supply hose back onto the tap. If individual heavy articles are loaded (bathmat, bathrobe, etc. ) this system may reduce the spin speed automatically to protect the appliance or even interrupt the spin cycle altogether, if the imbalance is too great even after several spin starts. • If the laundry is still too wet at the end of the cycle, add other articles of laundry and repeat the spin cycle. • Excessive foam formation may prevent spinning. Ensure correct amount of detergent is used. [. . . ] 4. Tighten the locknut anti-clockwise to the washing machine. If the appliance is to be installed on a wooden floor, distribute the weight by placing it on a 70 x 70 cm sheet of plywood at least 3 cm in thickness. Screw the plywood sheet to the floor. 15 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 3gb15063. fm Page 16 Wednesday, October 9, 2002 5:09 PM Connect the water supply hose 1. Carefully screw the hose connection onto the tap, preferably by hand. 2. Make sure there are no kinks in the hose. [. . . ]