User manual WHIRLPOOL AWV 068/5 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Remove the blue protective film from the panel (depending on model). • 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. [. . . ] Pour in the detergent: • Washing powder for prewash and main wash • Washing powder for main wash without prewash • Fabric softeners and starch products, no more than to “MAX” mark. • Chlorine bleach, no more than to “MAX” mark. (only four compartments model) • Stain removers • Water softeners (water hardness class 4) • Starch (dissolved in water) Be careful not to fill more than the “MAX” level mark. Do not use liquid detergents for programmes with prewash. For programmes without prewash and temperatures from cold to 40° C, it is recommended to use liquid detergents to avoid whitish residues on the laundry. GB 6 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI IFU_Alpha_Sc1-mech_GB. fm Page 7 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 6:52 PM PROGRAMME SELECTION Preparation of wash cycle 1. Load the machine, close the drum flaps and check that they are properly locked. Add detergents and additives into the dispenser to no more than the “MAX” level mark. Wait until all the water has drained out. Now unscrew the foreign body trap completely and extract it. Remove any foreign items from the foreign body trap. You can also remove the siphon caps in the dispenser for cleaning. Replace the siphon caps in the dispenser (if removed). Replace the dispenser by locating the bottom tabs in the lid holes and pivot until both of the upper buttons lock. Note: ensure that the detergent dispenser is correctly reinstalled. GB 9 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI IFU_Alpha_Sc1-mech_GB. fm Page 10 Wednesday, March 30, 2005 6:52 PM Water inlet hose filter Check and clean regularly (at least two or three times a year). Carefully clean the filter located at the end of hose, without assembling it, for example with a tooth-brush. Note: For machines equipped with hose type “A”, it must not be submerged in water. Screw the flexible hose back onto the tap by hand. Do not use pliers (risk of squashing the joint). Turn on the tap and check that the connections are watertight. Plug the washing machine back in. A Recovering an object that falls between the drum and the tub If an object accidentally falls between the drum and the tub, you can recover it thanks to one of the removable drum blades: 1. Close the drum flaps and turn the drum a half-turn. [. . . ] • 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. If the flexible hose is too short, replace it with a 3 m Water Stop hose (available from After-Sales Service or from your dealer). This operation must be carried out exclusively by a qualified technician. Connect the water drain hose 1. [. . . ]