User manual WHIRLPOOL AWS 51211 PRODUCT FICHE

[. . . ] • Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance. • Children must not be allowed to play with the washing machine or to climb into the drum. • This washing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. • Do not operate the washing machine at temperatures below 5°C. [. . . ] It is now ready for operation again. GB 7 A B C D E F G CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel Appliance interior • Wash down with a soft damp cloth. • 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. 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. Filter • Check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year (see “Draining Residual Water/Cleaning The Filter”). Do not use detergents containing solvents, scouring powder, glass or general purpose cleaners, and flammable fluids. They may harm the plastic surfaces or other parts. Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Press with your finger on the small depression over the “PUSH” marking (picture “A”) to release the drawer and pull it out completely. Remove the siphon from the softener chamber by pulling it upwards (picture “B”). Wash all the parts under running water. Clean the dispenser compartment with a damp cloth. • Programme has been interrupted and eventually door has been opened - close door and restart programme by pressing “Start(Pause)”. • The appliance’s safety system has been activated (see “Failure indicators” in your programme chart). • Water tap is not opened or water inlet hose is kinked or blocked (“Water tap closed” indicator blinks). • Water entering is not enough; the mesh filters of the water supply could be blocked (see “Care And Maintenance”). Appliance stops during the programme, and the “Start(Pause)” indicator blinks Detergent dispenser contains residues from detergent and/or additives Appliance vibrates during spin cycle • Transport bolts have not been removed; before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed. • Appliance is not level / not standing firmly on all four feet (see separate “Installation Guide”). • Unbalance during spinning prevented spin phase to protect the washing Final spin results are poor machine (see “Unbalance during spinning”). • Excessive foam formation prevented spinning; select and start “Rinse & Spin” programme. Avoid excessive detergent dosing (see “Detergents And Additives”). • “Spin” button has been set to a low spin speed. “Unbalance during spinning” Unbalance of the laundry load during spinning prevented the spin phase to avoid damages on the washing machine. This is why the laundry is still The “Spin/Drain” indicator very wet. [. . . ] If the floor is uneven, adjust the 4 levelling feet as required; do not insert pieces of wood etc. Screw out the washing machine´s feet by hand with 2-3 anticlockwise turns and then slacken the locknut by 13 mm wrench (see pict. Slightly lift the machine and adjust the height of the foot revolving it (pict. Important: tighten the locknut by turning it anticlockwise towards the appliance casing (pict. [. . . ]