User manual WHIRLPOOL AWM 6125/P INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 30110237GB. fm Page 19 Thursday, July 20, 2006 6:27 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR CHILD SAFETY (IF AVAILABLE) BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARING THE WASH DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES TRANSPORT/HANDLING INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 19 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 30110237GB. fm Page 20 Thursday, July 20, 2006 6:27 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Remove the packaging and check • 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 • Keep the packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous 6. Electrical connections • Electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations • Data concerning voltage, consumption and fuses are located on the inside of the appliance door • The appliance must be connected to the mains exclusively by means of a socket with an earth connection in accordance with established regulations. The washing machine must be earthed by law. [. . . ] • If the laundry is still too wet at the end of the cycle, add smaller articles of laundry to balance the load and repeat the spin cycle. • Excessive foam formation may prevent spinning. Ensure correct amount of detergent is used • the appliance door is properly closed (child safety); • a programme has been selected and the programme is started; • the water tap is open. If not, open the tap and switch the appliance first off, then on. The appliance stops during the programme (varies depending on model). Check whether: • the “Rinse Hold” lamp is on, terminate this option by pressing the button again or by choosing the “Drain” programme; • another programme has been selected. Reselect the desired programme and press the “Start/Pause” button; No water or insufficient water supply: • the appliance has a safety hose and the safety valve has opened (red indicator in the safety valve inspector window). In this case replace it with a new safety hose. What should I do when the automatic safety system detects a malfunction?(varies depending on model) The programme is interrupted and various indicators (if available) point to the source of the fault. Fault description table Small lamp lights up Digital display Fault description “Water tap” “FH” “Water inlet fault” “FP” “Draining fault” from “F4” to “F15” “Electrical components fault” “Water Stop” “FA” “Water Stop fault” 29 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 30110237GB. fm Page 30 Thursday, July 20, 2006 6:27 PM a. Water inlet fault (no or insufficient water supply) For models with a fault display, the “Water tap” indicator is on or the display alternately shows “FH”. Switch off the appliance by turning the programme selector to the “ ” position and unplug it. For models with no fault display, the washing machine stops in the appropriate step. Check whether: • the water tap is completely open, and the water supply pressure is sufficient; • the water inlet hose is kinked; • the mesh filters are blocked (see “Care and Maintenance” / “Water Hose Mesh Filters”); • the water inlet hose is frozen. Reconnect the appliance to the electrical supply. For models with a fault display, reselect the desired programme and press the “Start/Pause” button again to continue with the programme (do not add detergent for this programme). For models without a fault display continue the programme by pressing the “On/Off” button again (do not add detergent for this programme). If the fault re-occurs, contact After-Sales Service (see “After-Sales Service”). Draining out fault For models with a fault display, depending on the model, the display shows statically or alternately “FP”. Switch off the appliance by turning the programme selector to the “ ” position and unplug it. For models with no fault display, the washing machine stops in the appropriate step. Check whether: • the drain hose is kinked (see “Installation Guide”); • the pump / filter are blocked (see “Removing the Filter / Draining Residual Water”); IMPORTANT: before draining, allow the wash water to cool down. Connect the appliance to the electrical supply. For models with a fault display reselect the desired programme and press the “Start/Pause” button again to continue with the programme (do not add detergent for this programme). [. . . ] The appliance can be connected without an antibackpressure valve. A For models with Water Stop hose “B” If the flexible hose is damaged, unplug the appliance from the mains immediately. Screw the threaded connector with the filter inserted onto the tap. Check water-tightness of tap and appliance connections by turning the tap completely on. If the hose is too short, replace it with a 3 m Water Stop hose (available from After-Sales Service or from your dealer). [. . . ]