User manual WHIRLPOOL AVM 686/WH 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 WASHES: 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 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/EWG and EN 60555. • • • • MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE 1. Drain residual water from the appliance and hoses (see “Draining Residual Water”). Fit the transit screws and transit bar (see “Installation ”). 112 00018-gb. fm5 Page 113 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 5:30 PM 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. The amounts depend on: • degree and type of soiling; • size of wash; - full load: according to manufacturers’ instructions; - half load: 3/4 of the normal amount; - minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount used for full load; • water hardness in your area (request information from the water company): soft water requires less detergent than hard water. Note: • Overdosing the detergent results in excessive foaming and reduces the wash efficiency. • Using insufficient detergent results in grey laundry. The heating elements 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 26 114 00018-gb. fm5 Page 115 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 5:30 PM DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES 1. • • • Programmes with pre- and main wash. Add fabric softeners and conditioners no further than the “Max” mark. Water softener (water hardness class 4). Dissolve/dilute the starch, powder or liquid, in approximately 1 litre of water in a container. Load the machine, close the door, select “Rinse and Spin” and start. [. . . ] Note: Before a new wash cycle screw the inlet hose to the machine by hand. Check watertightness of washing machine connections by turning the tap completely on. 117 00018-gb. fm5 Page 118 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 5:30 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL Clean using normal household detergent (do not use abrasive products). Do not use petrol or petroleum products to clean plastic parts. • 1 2 DETERGENT DRAWER 1. [. . . ]