User manual WHIRLPOOL AWE 5215 PRODUCT FICHE

[. . . ] Remove the polystyrene cushion (depending on model). Remove the blue protective film from the panel (depending on model). • After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the washing machine. [. . . ] Turn the programme selector to “Drain”. Switch the appliance on again by presssing “On/Off”. The lamp of the “Start” button flashes. Press the “Start” button to start the “Drain” programme. GB 7 IFU_Alpha_electr_gb. fm Page 8 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 9:32 AM CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP The washing machine is provided with a self-cleaning pump. The foreign body trap keeps objects like buttons, coins, safety-pins etc. Open the foreign body trap cover with a coin. Turn the foreign body trap slowly anti-clockwise until the grip is vertical; do not remove it as yet. Wait until all the water has drained out. Now unscrew the foreign body trap completely and extract it. Remove any foreign items from the foreign body trap. It is advisable to carry the dispenser in an upright position. You can also remove the siphon caps in the dispenser for cleaning. Replace the siphon caps in the dispenser (if removed). Replace the dispenser by locating the bottom tabs in the lid holes and pivot until both of the upper buttons lock. Note: ensure that the detergent dispenser is correctly reinstalled. GB 9 IFU_Alpha_electr_gb. fm Page 10 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 9:32 AM Water inlet hose filter Check and clean regularly (at least two or three times a year). Carefully clean the filter located at the end of hose, without assembling it, for example with a tooth-brush. Note: For machines equipped with hose type “A”, it must not be submerged in water. Screw the flexible hose back onto the tap by hand. Do not use pliers (risk of squashing the joint). Turn on the tap and check that the connections are watertight. Plug the washing machine back in. A Recovering an object that falls between the drum and the tub If an object accidentally falls between the drum and the tub, you can recover it thanks to one of the removable drum blades: 1. [. . . ] • If the flexible hose is damaged, unplug the washing machine from the mains immediately, turn off the tap and replace the hose. If the flexible hose is too short, replace it with a 3 m Water Stop hose (available from After-Sales Service or from your dealer). This operation must be carried out exclusively by a qualified technician. Connect the water drain hose 1. Unhook the drain hose from the left and right hose connections, see arrow A in figure. [. . . ]