User manual WHIRLPOOL AWT 3088 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES PROGRAMME SELECTION CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Remove the packaging and check a. Remove the top protection and the protective corners. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and turning the washing machine on one rear bottom corner. Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while raising the handle. [. . . ] Check the foreign body trap if the washing machine is not draining correctly or if it fails to perform spin cycles. Check the foreign body trap regularly, two or three times a year and clean it if necessary. IMPORTANT: Make sure the water has cooled before emptying the foreign body trap. 74 DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER When should I drain residual water (draining problem)?• Before transporting (moving) the machine. • If the washing machine is installed in a room subject to subzero temperatures. It is best in this case to drain the machine after every wash. 1. Stop the washing machine and unplug it. 2. Turn off the tap, disconnect the water supply hose from the machine and allow the water to drain into a basin. 3. Open the foreign body trap, let the water drain into a small shallow basin and close the trap. 4. Release the drain hose then open the fixing clip located at the rear of the machine (see arrow A). 5. Let the residual water flow into a shallow basin. 7. Fix the drain hose again with the clip and replace it with the U-bend. 8. Reconnect the water supply hose and the power plug. Important: • After draining the residual water, screw on the machine’s water supply hose by hand. Check water-tightness of washing machine connections by turning the tap completely on. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Detergent dispenser 1. Push in the buttons on each side of the dispenser. 2. Pull the dispenser towards you and remove. A small quantity of water can remain in the dispenser. It is advisable to carry the dispenser in an upright position. 3. Wash the dispenser using running water. You can also remove the siphon caps in the dispenser for cleaning. 4. Replace the siphon caps in the dispenser (if removed). 5. Replace the dispenser by locating the bottom tabs in the lid holes and pivot until both of the upper buttons lock. [. . . ] Turn the tap fully on and check the water-tightness of the connection. • The washing machine must not be connected to the mixing tap of a non-pressurized water heater!• The inlet hose and the plastic enclosure contain (depending on model) electrical components: do not cut the hose and do not immerse the enclosure in water. • If the flexible hose is damaged, unplug the washing machine from the mains immediately, turn off the tap and replace the hose. [. . . ]