User manual WHIRLPOOL AWM 8121 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE CHILD SAFETY DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES WASHING PROGRAMME REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Removing 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. • Keep the packaging materials (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 current standard safety regulations. [. . . ] The indicator above the “Start/Pause” button flashes. The spin indicator shows “0” and the remaining time indicator (if available) shows “0:02” minutes. Disengage the detergent dispenser by pressing the release lever in the prewash compartment and lately remove the drawer. 2. Remove the inserts softener compartment, the insert for liquid detergents and the siphon from the chlorine bleach compartment, (if available, four chambers model “A”). 3. Wash all the parts under running water. 4. Replace the parts and refit the detergent dispenser. Do not operate washing machine with the detergent drawer removed. A Water hose mesh filter Check and clean periodically. For machines with a straight water supply hose “A” 1. 4. Screw the supply hose back onto the tap. 6. Remove the filter from the washing machine with pliers and clean it. 7. Replace the filter and screw the hose connection back on to the machine. 8. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connections are completely water-tight. A For machines with Water Stop hose “B” 1. 4. Screw the Water Stop hose back onto the tap. 5. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connection is completely water-tight. B Home Appliances TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose faults at an early stage and react appropriately. Often, however, the faults detected are small enough to be solved in a matter of minutes. For example: Detergent and additive product residues in dispenser at end of wash. Check whether: • the siphon is correctly installed and clean (see “Care and Maintenance”); • enough water is being supplied. The mesh filters between the inlet hose and the tap could be clogged (see “Care and Maintenance”). Check and clean the filter two or three times a year (see “Removing the filter”). The appliance will not start, no lamp lights up. Check whether: • the appliance is plugged in; • the wall socket is functioning correctly (use a table lamp or similar); • a programme is selected correctly. The appliance vibrates during the spin cycle. Check whether: • the appliance is levelled and solidly installed on all four feet (see “Installation Instructions”); • the transit bolts have been removed. The transit bolts must be removed before the appliance can be used (see “Installation Instructions”). The appliance will not start, but the “Start/Pause” lamp is flashing. Check whether: • the appliance door is properly closed (child safety); • the programme has been changed; • the water tap is open. If not, open the tap and press the “Start/Pause” button. Final spin results are poor: The appliance has an imbalance detection and correction system. If individual heavy articles are loaded (bathmat, bathrobe, etc. ) this system may reduce the spin speed automatically to protect the appliance or even interrupt the spin cycle altogether, if the imbalance is too great even after several spin starts. • 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. [. . . ] The appliance must not be connected to the mixing tap of a non-pressurized water heater. The inlet hose and the plastic enclosure at the tap connection contain electrical components. Do not cut the hose and do not immerse the plastic enclosure in water. B Connect the water drain hose 1. Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink by means of the “U” bend. [. . . ]