User manual WHIRLPOOL AWV 400T INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 5gb10005. fm5 Page 107 Friday, April 6, 2001 3:22 PM 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 CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION 5gb10005. fm5 Page 108 Friday, April 6, 2001 3:22 PM 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 appliance on one rear bottom corner. 6. Electrical connection • Electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the current standard safety regulations. • The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are given on the rating plate on the rear of the appliance. [. . . ] Insufficient detergent may result in: grey laundry, deposits on the drum, tub and heater. When using concentrated fabric softeners, add water in the detergents dispenser up to “MAX” level mark. To prevent dispensing problems when using highly concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use the special detergent ball or bag supplied with the detergent and place it inside the drum. WATER HARDNESS CHART WATER HARDNESS CATEGORY 1 2 3 4 CHARACTERISTICS 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 soft medium hard very hard 112 5gb10005. fm5 Page 113 Friday, April 6, 2001 3:22 PM Filling up with detergents and additives The dispenser will have three or four compartments depending on model. 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. Let the residual water flow into a shallow basin. Fix the drain hose again with the clip A and connect it back to the sink. 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 appliance connections by turning the tap completely on. A CARE AND MAINTENANCE Detergent dispenser 1. Push in the buttons on each side of the dispenser. 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. 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. 115 5gb10005. fm5 Page 116 Friday, April 6, 2001 3:22 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. [. . . ] Important: Do NOT loosen the drain hose connection from the left side, see arrow B in figure. Otherwise, there is the risk of leakage and of scalding with hot water. Fix the “U” bend (C) to the free end of the drain hose. Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink with the “U” bend. [. . . ]