User manual WHIRLPOOL AWV 414/IG INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 00000gb. fm5 Page 2 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:42 PM GB QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME: • IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION. • REMOVE THE TRANSIT SCREWS AND TRANSIT BAR 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 . [. . . ] Either remove curtain hooks or tie into a cloth bag. nylon stockings, belts etc. ) and articles with hooks (e. g. bras) in a cloth bag or pillow case with zip. Empty all pockets Coins, safety pins etc. Loose belts or ribbons should be tied together. STAIN REMOVAL • Blood, milk, egg, and other organic substances are generally removed by the enzyme phase of the programme. To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit stains, etc. add a biological stain removing agent to the main wash in chamber of the detergent drawer (depending on the model). Particularly stubborn stains can be treated with stain remover before the wash. 1 • 2 • LOADING THE WASH 1. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling. 3 LOAD CAPACITY See the programme overview. Note: Overloading the machine reduces the wash efficiency and encourages creasing. 8 00000gb. fm5 Page 9 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:42 PM DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT The type of detergent depends on: • the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicates, wool); Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool. • colour; • wash temperature; • degree and type of soiling. Note: • Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to the insoluble water softeners in modern phosphate-free detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid detergents. • Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children. • Use only detergent and fabric conditioner specifically produced for automatic domestic washing machines. • When using water softeners, descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure that they are suitable for use in domestic washing machines. • Do not use solvents in the machine (e. g. 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. [. . . ] Disengage the drawer by pressing down the release lever and extract it. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener compartment and the insert for liquid detergent). Reposition the inserts, fit in the drawer until it locks. DOOR SEAL • • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. Check the seal folds for foreign bodies periodically. WATER HOSE MESH FILTER • Check and clean periodically 1. [. . . ]