User manual WHIRLPOOL AWF 425/IG (EE) INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] AWF 425 GB PRIOR TO THE FIRST USE OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Removal of the transport bracket The washing unit is firmly connected with the cabinet during the transport. Prior to switching the washing machine on, it is necessary to remove the packaging and all polystyrene plinths as well as the transport bracket from the back of the washing machine (see the chapter ”How to remove the transport bracket”). There is a danger of serious damages to the washing machine if is used without removing the transport bracket. [. . . ] Anti-foam protection The washing machine is equipped with a protection against excessive foaming during spinning (foaming, caused by a detergent overdosing). When it is detected, this protection will interrupt the mechanical action of the drum until all excess foam has been absorbed. 7 HOW TO OPERATE THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Turn the programme selector knob clockwise to the desired programme. 3 3. Press the half load button if required. 8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE WASHING MACHINE FUNCTION 1. Your washing machine does not start immediately after switching it on - but it begins to fill water only after 15-20 seconds, that is the time needed for the electric door locking. The drum starts rotating only after filling certain amount of water. When washing cotton and resistant synthetics, the program does not end after final spinning finish but the drum goes on reversing up to circa 3 min (its rotation alters in one and another direction), which helps to release the laundry after spinning. Spinning has an interrupted start-up - the drum starts and stops running several times - it is so called interval spinning with an increased spinning efficiency. Front part of the top frame and the cabinet can get warm from the electric door lock, which is not a fault. INTERRUPTING THE WASH PROGRAMME If you want to change selected programme 1. Select a new programme using the selector knob If you want to add another piece of laundry, you can interrupt the washing cycle at any time: 1. Switch OFF the washing machine by adjusting timer knob to position STOP. The door is electrically closed during the whole washing cycle, so you must wait oneminute approx. Open the lid, the inner door and the drum flaps. Close the drum flaps, the inner door and the lid. The timer knob adjust to the same position as it was before working cycle interruption. Washing machine will continue in selected work cycle. End of the wash programme The programme is completed when the programme selector knob stop on a STOP position. Turn off the water tap and disconnect the machine from the mains. The safety device will keep the door locked at the end of the wash cycle for approximately one minute. Open the machine lid, the inner door and drum flaps . Remove the laundry, pay attention not to drop small items between the tub and the cabinet. 9 10 Programme selector I yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes l yes l yes l yes yes l 130 min. load 5 kg 5 kg 5 kg 2 kg 2-5 kg 2 kg 1 kg 1-2 kg 1-2 kg 1-5 kg Dispenser HOW TO SELECT THE WASH PROGRAMME Type of load Cotton white with prewash (max. [. . . ] Remove the metal transport bracket fixing the tub during transport. · Unscrew the two screws A with a flat screwdriver or a N° 8 pipe wrench. · Unscrew the four screws B with the same screwdriver or with the pipe wrench and remove the transport bracket. Remove the two gray rectangular stop plugs C from the drain hose support and clip them into the openings D . INSTALLATION Notice: We recommend to not position the washing machine on carpet or other floors that would obstruction the proper ventilation through the bottom of the machine. [. . . ]