User manual WHIRLPOOL AWO/D 41429 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR CHILD SAFETY 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 TRANSPORT / HANDLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 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. [. . . ] Open the filter but do not remove it completely. Slowly turn the filter counterclockwise (fig. Now unscrew the filter completely and remove it. Tilt the appliance forwards carefully to allow the water to flow out. Clean the filter and the filter chamber. Re-insert the filter and screw it in clockwise as far as it will go. Pour about 1 litre of water into the detergent drawer to reactivate the “Eco system”. Check that the filter is inserted properly and securely. Reinstall the plinth or the cover, depending on the model. Select a programme and start it. B C GB 7 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/ Draining Residual Water”). Appliance interior • After each washing, leave the door open for some time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry. • If you never or seldom wash your laundry at 95°C, we recommend to occasionally run a 95°C programme without laundry, adding a small amount of detergent, to keep the interior of the appliance clean. Water supply hose(s) • Check the hose(s) regularly for brittleness and cracks. • Regularly check and clean the mesh filter inside the inlet hose (see “Cleaning the mesh filter in the water supply hose(s)”). Do not use flammable fluids for cleaning the appliance. Detergent dispenser 1. Press the release lever in the main wash compartment downward and remove the dispenser (see light arrow). Remove the cover grid from the softener compartment. Remove the separator from the main wash compartment by pulling it upwards (see dark arrows). Refit the separator and the cover grid in the detergent dispenser and fit the dispenser back inside its housing. GB 8 Water supply hose(s) If a supply hose shows a damage, replace it by a new hose of the same type, available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. If your supply hose has a transparent hose coating (fig. “C”), periodically check the colour of the transparent coating. If the coating begins to turn red, this is an indication that the hose may have a leak and should be replaced. [. . . ] The After-Sales Service sticker can be found inside the door. • Your telephone number and area code. After-Sales Service phone numbers and addresses are given on the guarantee card. Alternatively, consult the dealer where you purchased the appliance. [. . . ]