User manual WHIRLPOOL AWZ 475/S INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES REMOVING THE FILTER/DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES BUILT-IN MODELS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE Please, read these instructions carefully before connecting and using the appliance. Before connecting the appliance read these instructions carefully. Repairing the failure arising from inappropriate connections or use of the appliance is not covered by the guarantee. 1. Removing the packaging and inspection • After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the washing machine. [. . . ] • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • Plastic and rubber parts of the washing machine can be stained by dyes or bleaches. LOADING THE LAUNDRY 1. Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum. Observe the load sizes given in the quick reference guide. Note: Overloading the machine reduces the wash efficiency and encourages creasing. Close the door. 2. Empty all pockets Coins, safety pins etc. Prewash Chamber • Detergent for the prewash Main Wash Chamber • Detergent for the main wash • Stain remover • Water softener Softener Chamber • Fabric Softener • Liquid starch Pour additives only up to the “MAX” mark”. Using bleach • Wash your laundry with the desired programme (Cotton, Synthetics), adding an appropriate amount of bleach to the SOFTENER chamber (close the detergent dispenser carefully) • Immediately after the end of the programme, start the “Rinse and Spin” programme to eliminate any residual bleach smell; if you want, you can add softener. Never put both chlorine bleach and softener into the softener chamber at the same time. A Separator ( ) Type 1 basin } C Separator Rails Using starch • Select the “Rinse and Spin” programme and check that the spin speed is set to not more than 800 rpm. • Start the programme, pull out the detergent dispenser so that you can see approximately 3 cm of the softener chamber. • Pour the starch solution prepared into the softener chamber while the water is running into the detergent dispenser. Position the liquid detergent separator in the main wash chamber. When you use a liquid detergent (recommended for non pre-wash programmes), position the separator in the main wash chamber on the guides so that it touches the bottom of the chamber then pour in the detergent until it reaches the full mark. Remember to remove the separator when you use a powder detergent. B ( Type 2 basin Separator ) D ( ) GB 7 REMOVING THE FILTER/DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER We recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year. A Especially: • If the appliance does not drain correctly or if single spin cycles do not take place. • If the “Clean filter” indication lights up: IMPORTANT: make sure the water has cooled before draining the appliance. Remove the plinth or open the cover (depending on the model) by using the separator of the detergent dispenser (fig. If the filter is located behind the plinth (see pictures “A” e “C”), use a wide and very flat container with a maximum height of 2 cm. Open the filter but do not remove it completely. Slowly turn the filter counterclockwise (fig. Now unscrew the filter completely and extract it. Tilt the appliance forwards carefully to allow the water to flow out. Clean the filter and the filter chamber. Check that the pump impeller can still rotate. Re-insert the filter and screw it in clockwise as far as it will go. [. . . ] • Your telephone number and area code. After-Sales Service phone numbers and addresses are given on the guarantee card. Alternatively, consult the dealer where you purchased the appliance. Specify: • The nature of the problem. [. . . ]