User manual WHIRLPOOL AWOE 9700 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] CONTENTS DEFINITION OF USE 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 DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER/ REMOVING THE FILTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES TRANSPORT/HANDLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEFINITION OF USE This washing machine is exclusively destined to wash machine washable laundry in quantities which are usual for private households. • Observe the instructions given in these Instructions for Use, the Installation Guide and the Programme Chart when using the washing machine. • Keep these Instructions for Use, the Programme Chart and the Installation Guide; if you pass on the washing machine to another person, also give him/ her Instructions for Use, Programme Chart and Installation Guide. 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. [. . . ] Push the pins right and left to release the plinth and remove it (see picture “A”). Place a broad and flat container beneath the filter on the right. Open the filter but do not remove it completely. Slowly turn the filter counterclockwise (fig. “B”) until the water begins to drain out. Now unscrew the filter completely and remove it. Tilt the appliance forwards carefully to allow the water to flow out completely. Clean the filter and the filter chamber. Check that the pump rotor in the filter chamber moves freely. 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. The washing machine is now ready for operation again. For models with emergency hose: Remove the plinth as described above; for draining the water: • Pull out the emergency hose from the washing machine’s base. • Place a container next to the emergency hose which can be reached by the hose length. • Remove the stopper from the hose so that the water can flow into the container. • Proceed to clean the filter as described above. • Refix the stopper and push the hose back into the washing machine' base. GB 7 B 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 • Dry the door seal after each washing with an absorbent cotton cloth; make sure that the door seal is completely dry before closing the door of the empty washing machine. • Check the condition of the door seal periodically. Appliance interior • After each washing, leave the door open for some time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry. [. . . ] • Afterwards select and start the desired programme again, using less detergent. If any of the faults described above persist, unplug the appliance, turn off the water tap and contact our After-Sales Service (see next chapter). “F24” “F02” or “FA” “Service” “Fod” GB 12 AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). Restart the programme to check whether the problem has solved itself. [. . . ]