User manual WHIRLPOOL AWG 5424 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 30120043GB. fm Page 1 Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:39 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES REMOVING THE FILTER/DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES Black process 45. 0° 150. 0 LPI 30120043GB. fm Page 2 Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:39 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Removing the packaging and inspection • 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. [. . . ] • Loading Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficiency and distribution in the drum. nylon stockings, belts etc. ) and items with hooks (e. g. bras) in a washbag or pillow case with a zip fastener. Always remove curtain glides or wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton bag. Stain removal • Blood, milk, eggs etc. are generally removed by the automatic enzyme phase of the programme. • For stains made by red wine, coffee, tea, grass, fruit etc. add a stain remover to the main wash chamber of the detergent dispenser. • Pre-treat heavily-soiled areas with stain remover if necessary. Dyeing and bleaching • Only use dyes and bleaches that are suitable for washing machines. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • Plastic and rubber parts of the washing machine can be stained by dyes or bleaches. LOADING THE LAUNDRY 1. Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum. Observe the load sizes given in the quick reference guide. Note: Overloading the machine reduces the wash efficiency and encourages creasing. Close the door. 2. Empty all pockets Coins, safety pins etc. can damage your laundry as well as the appliance drum and tub. 3. Fasteners Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts or ribbons should be tied together. DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Keep detergents and additives in a dry place out of the reach of children. The type of detergent depends on: • type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Note: Use only specific detergents for wool. Remarks: • Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to the insoluble water softeners in modern phosphatefree detergents. If you notice this problem, shake or brush the affected items or use a liquid detergent. Never put both chlorine bleach and softener into the softener chamber at the same time. A Separator ( ) Type 1 basin } C Separator Rails Using starch • Select the “Rinse and Spin” programme and check that the spin speed is set to not more than 800 rpm. • Start the programme, pull out the detergent dispenser so that you can see approximately 3 cm of the softener chamber. • Pour the starch solution prepared into the softener chamber while the water is running into the detergent dispenser. Position the liquid detergent separator in the main wash chamber. When you use a liquid detergent (recommended for non pre-wash programmes), position the separator in the main wash chamber on the guides so that it touches the bottom of the chamber then pour in the detergent until it reaches the full mark. [. . . ] • Heavy items may prevent the spin cycle from being carried out; add small items and repeat the spin cycle. • The excessive formation of foam may prevent the spin cycle from being carried out; select and start the “Rinse & Spin” programme. Avoid using excessive amounts of detergent (see “Detergents and additives”). • The “Variable Spin” button (if present) has been set to a low spin speed or the “No Spin” option (if present) has been activated. [. . . ]