User manual WHIRLPOOL AWP 1200 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] GB QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME • IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. • REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME. • First wash cycle without laundry: 1. Pour a little detergent (about 100 ml) into the detergent compartment . [. . . ] All connections to the water and electrical mains must be made in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and following local utility company safety regulations (see “Installation Instructions”). Before any cleaning and maintenance switch off the machine or disconnect it from the mains. • • Switch off the washing machine and turn off the tap(s) whenever the machine is not in use. • Never use excessive force to open the door. Children must not be allowed to play with or inside the machine. Packaging materials can be dangerous for children. Keep the packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc. ) well out of their reach. The appliance conforms to European safety regulations, EC directive 93/68/EWG and EN 60555. • • • • MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE 1. Drain residual water from the appliance and hoses (see “Draining Residual Water”). Fit the transit bolts (see “Installation Instructions”). 29 SORTING THE WASH 1. Sort the load according to: • Fabric type / care label symbol Cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool. • Colours Separate coloured and white articles. • Article size Washing articles of different sizes together improves wash efficiency and distributes the load better in the drum. • Fabric delicacy Wash delicates separately. Do not wash fabrics in the machine which have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids. DETERGENT DOSAGES Do not exceed manufacturers’ recommended dosages as shown on the detergent package. The amounts depend on • degree and type of soiling • size of wash - full load: according to manufacturers’ instructions - half load: 3/4 of the normal amount - minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount used for full load • water hardness in your area (request information from the water company): soft water requires less detergent than hard water. Note: • Overdosing the detergent results in excessive foaming and reduces the wash efficiency. If the washing machine detects too much foam, it may prevent spinning. • Using insufficient detergent results in grey laundry. The heating element and drum also build up scale. • If using chlorine bleach, follow the bleach instructions carefully. Overdosing the bleach can damage the wash. WATER HARDNESS WATER HARDNESS CATEGORY 1 2 3 4 CHARACTERISTI CS soft medium hard very hard GERMAN °dH 0-7 7-14 14-21 over 21 FRENCH °fH 0-12 12-25 25-37 over 37 ENGLISH °eH 0-9 9-17 17-26 over 26 If the machine has a three chamber detergent drawer set the hardness pointer to the domestic water hardness level. [. . . ] Turn on the tap(s) and ensure that the connections are completely water-tight. WATER HOSE MESH FILTER • Check and clean periodically APPLIANCE FILTER • Check the filter at least two or three times a year and clean if necessary (see “Removing the Filter”). 1. Refit the filter and screw the hose connection to the tap. Remove the filter from the washing machine with pliers and clean it. 35 TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE The appliance will not switch on • Power plug properly inserted in mains socket?No water or insufficient water supply • Tap turned on completely? [. . . ]