User manual WHIRLPOOL AWO/D 049

[. . . ] 30110447GB. fm Page 1 Thursday, May 10, 2007 12:35 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 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 TRANSPORT/HANDLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 30110447GB. fm Page 2 Thursday, May 10, 2007 12:35 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. [. . . ] Soft water requires less detergent than hard water (refer to the water hardness table in the operating instructions). Notes: Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation, which reduces washing efficiency. If the washing machine detects too much foam, it may prevent spinning. Insufficient detergent may result in grey laundry in time and also calcifies the heating system, drum and hoses. GB 5 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 30110447GB. fm Page 6 Thursday, May 10, 2007 12:35 PM Where to put detergent and additives The detergent drawer has three chambers (fig. Prewash Chamber · Detergent for the prewash Main Wash Chamber · Detergent for the main wash · Stain remover · Water softener Softener Chamber · Fabric softener · Liquid starch Pour additives only up to the "MAX" mark. Using chlorine bleach · Wash your laundry in the desired programme (Cotton, Synthetics), adding an appropriate amount of chlorine bleach to the SOFTENER chamber (close the detergent dispenser carefully). · Immediately after end of programme, start the "Rinse and Spin" programme to eliminate any residual bleach smell; if you want, you can add softener. Never put both chlorine bleach and softener into the softener chamber at the same time. A Separator ( ) Hooks } 2 A Separator B Guide Rails Using starch · Select the "Rinse and Spin" programme and check that the spin speed is adjusted 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 about 1 litre of water into the detergent drawer to reactivate the Eco system. Check that the filter is seated properly and tightly in place. Reinsert the plug in the socket. B A DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER When should the residual water be removed? · To transport the machine (relocation). In this case, it is recommended that the machine be emptied after each wash cycle. Before emptying the residual water, switch the appliance off and unplug it from the mains socket. 1. Grasp the cap and pull out together with the hose. Drain the water into a low container until no more water flows out. Then close the residual water drain hose and insert it again. Before using the washing machine again: 1. 1 litre of water into the detergent drawer to reactivate the Eco system. Reinsert the plug in the socket. GB 7 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 30110447GB. fm Page 8 Thursday, May 10, 2007 12:35 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel · Can be washed down with a soft, damp cloth. · A little neutral detergent (non abrasive) can also be used. · Dry with a soft cloth. Door seal · Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. · Check the condition of the door seal periodically. Filter · Check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year (see "Removing The Filter"). Appliance interior · After each washing, leave the door open for some time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry. [. . . ] · Select and start the desired programme again. "Overfoaming" Too much foam interrupted the wash programme. · Select and start the "Rinse & Spin" programme. · Afterwards select and start the desired programme again, using less detergent. [. . . ]