User manual WHIRLPOOL AWM 8163/1 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 1GB00563A 13-10-2003 15:02 Pagina 1 Dear Consumer T his brief guide is for people whose duty is to ensure the smooth running of the home. One of the main chores in any household is undoubtedly doing the laundry. Washing itself is not the most demanding of jobs: there's the washing machine!But there's washing. . . and there's washing, and then of course the ironing, and putting everything away, not to mention the fact that day in, day out, our clothes are the target for an army of treacherous enemies: stains! [. . . ] Pour a little detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent compartment . Select and start a short programme (see quick reference guide). PREPARING THE WASH 1. Sort the laundry according to. . . • Type of fabric / care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwashed items • Colour Separate coloured and white items. Wash new coloured articles separately • Size Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better in the drum and optimise the washing and spinning action • Delicates Wash small items (e. g. 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 • To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit stains etc. add a stain remover to the detergent dispenser chamber • Pre-treat heavily-soiled areas with stain remover if necessary Dyeing • Only use dyes that are suitable for washing machines • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions • Plastic and rubber parts of the washing machine can be stained by dyes 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 will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry. Close the door. 2. Empty all pockets Coins, safety pins etc. can damage the laundry, drum and tub 3. Closures Close zips and hooks and eyes; Tie loose belts or straps together 3gb05321. fm Page 6 Friday, October 10, 2003 12:29 PM DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES The choice of detergent depends on: • type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool • colour • the wash temperature • degree and type of soiling Remarks: Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble compounds used in modern phosphatefree powder detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid detergents. Use only detergents and additives specifically produced for domestic washing machines. When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches for the pre-wash, make sure that they are suitable for use in domestic washing machines. Descaler could contain components which can attack parts of your washing machine. Do not wash fabrics in the machine which have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids. Dosage Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent pack. They depend on: • degree and type of soiling • size of wash full load follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions; half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load; Minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount used for a full load • water hardness in your area (request information from the water company). Soft water requires less detergent than hard water (refer to water hardness table) Notes: Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation. If the washing machine detects too much foam, it may prevent spinning. [. . . ] The display shows “FA” or alternately “F” and “A” and the pump is running. Switch off the appliance by turning the programme selector to the “ ” position, unplug the appliance and make sure that the water tap is closed. For models without a fault display the washing machine stops in the appropriate step. Switch off the appliance, , unplug the appliance and make sure that the water tap is closed. [. . . ]