User manual WHIRLPOOL WAK 1400 EX/5 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 40105140bGB. fm Page 57 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR CHILD SAFETY BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARING THE WASH DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES TRANSPORT/HANDLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 57 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 40105140bGB. fm Page 58 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 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 retailer • Check that the accessories and supplied parts are all present • Keep the packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous 2. [. . . ] Insert the detergent dispenser in the washing machine. Mesh Filters in the Water Connection Check and clean regularly. For washing machines with a straight inlet hose 1. Turn off the tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. Now unscrew the inlet hose on the rear of the washing machine. Pull off the mesh filter from the washing machine connection with universal pliers and clean it. Refit the mesh filter and screw the inlet hose on again. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connections are completely watertight. For washing machines with Water Stop hose 1. Turn off the tap and unscrew the Water Stop hose from the tap. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connection is completely water-tight. 65 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 40105140bGB. fm Page 66 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Depending on the model, your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. This enables failures to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately. These failures are frequently so minor that they can be removed within a few minutes. The appliance will not start, no lamp lights up. Check whether: • the mains plug is inserted into the socket • the wall socket is functioning correctly (use a table lamp or similar to test) the washing machine will not start. . . and the “Start/Pause” light flashes. Check whether: • the appliance door is properly closed (child safety); • The “Start/Pause” button has been pressed In the case of washing machine with LCD this notice appears: Detergent and additive product residues in dispenser at end of wash. Check whether: • the siphon is correctly installed and cleaned (see “Care And Maintenance”) • sufficient water is entering. The mesh filters in the water connection could be blocked (see “Care And Maintenance”) • When using powder detergent beforehand the coloured insert for dosing liquid detergent has been removed from the dispenser The washing machine vibrates during the spin cycle. Check whether: • The washing machine is level and standing firmly on all four feet • The transport bolts have been removed. Before using the washing machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed Final spin results are poor. [. . . ] In this case the digital display (if fitted) alternately shows “A” and “F”. The LCD (if fitted) shows this notice: “ Water Stop failure” For models with no failure display, the “Water Stop” failure is detected when the appliance is switched on again. Pull the mains plug out and ensure that the water tap is turned off. Tilt the appliance forwards carefully to allow the collected water to flow out. [. . . ]