User manual WHIRLPOOL AWG 331 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] HOW TO UNPACK, INSTALL AND GET THE BEST FROM YOUR WASHING MACHINE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE UK COMMENT DEBALLER, INSTALLER ET OBTENIR LES MEILLEURS RESULTATS DE VOTRE MACHINE A LAVER LE LINGE CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR TOUTE CONSULTATION ULTERIEURE F Index Essential information We strongly recommend you to read through this section carefully in order to ensure that your machine is efficiently and safely installed. Page Unpacking your machine Electrical connections Levelling your machine Plumbing information 4 5 6 6 Washing information Washing special items Loading the clothes Using laundry products Using your machine Completing the wash Stain removal Washing information This section contains useful information regarding various programme and option possibilities, the treatment of fibres and clothes, and the use of laundry products. Page 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 Maintenance and fault finding Learn how to look after your machine, solve problems and sort out any faults. Page Taking care of your machine Dealing with emergencies Unblocking the pump Recovering the clothes What to do if you think your machine is faulty Incorrect use 14 15 15 15 16 17 Using your machine The enclosed programme explains: The controls Programme possibilities Using the dryer function Important information to safeguard the environment Your new washing machine has been designed to use the minimum amount of electrical energy and water consistent with obtaining good washing and rinsing results. [. . . ] This should remove the remains of the dye from the door seal and from the pump so none is left in the machine to stain articles from the next wash load. Any dye stains left on the outside of the machine can be removed by rubbing with a little bleach on a damp cloth. Starch Remove the wash load from the machine as usual at the end of the programme. Treat separately those items you need to starch. - Hot water starch - follow the instructions given on the packet. - Aerosol starch - this is very convenient for treating small areas like collars and cuffs, or if only one or two items need to be starched. - Aerosol resins/liquid cotton crisper - these are different from the vegetable starches, they do not stiffen the clothes as much, but they do last for more than one wash and are ideal for cotton dresses or blouses which you like to look crisp. How much detergent to use This fully automatic washing machine has been designed to take account of the latest environmental advances in modern washing machine technology. The type and quantity of detergent required depends on the type of fabric size of load, level of soiling and also the water hardness. German degrees ºdH 0-7 -14 -21 over 21 French degrees m-mol ºfH 0-13 -2, 5 -3, 8 over 3, 8 0-15 -2, 5 -3, 7 over 3, 7 Information about the degree of hardness of your water supply can be obtained from the local water board or council. You will find the recommended amounts of detergent for the various hardness ranges listed on the detergent packets. washing powder We recommend the following amounts: For a full load: amount recommended by detergent manufacturer. For a half load: 3/4 of the recommended amount. Liquid detergent The amount recommended by the manufacturer should be put in compartment 2 (main wash only). note: Excessive amounts of detergent causes excess suds and may cause overflowing. Excess suds are detrimental to the washing process and also cause unnecessary pollution. Too little detergent causes whites to turn grey and calcium deposits to build up on the heating element and on the outside of the drum. When a programme ends, dark textiles in particular may show white detergent residues. This is not due to inadequate rinsing Using your machine Note: If your machine is equipped with “push-push” control knobs, push once to extract knobs. After having set the required functions, push the knobs again to return them to their original position. A) Wash programme selector Turn the programme knob clokwise until the desired programme number or letter is in line with the vertical INDEX mark on the control panel. Attention: do not force the knob in anticlockwise direction. [. . . ] The lower the temperature of the incoming water the longer the machine takes to wash. Probably nothing wrong, it may be caused by spinning an uneven load or it may be the drum’s normal noise as it increases speed during the spin. • Transit fitments have not been removed . When adding detergent make sure it is in the correct compartment. [. . . ]