User manual WHIRLPOOL AWZ 612 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN EN Contents 1. Troubleshooting 2 5 8 9 16 18 This appliance is tagged in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE. This directive contains the regulations governing the collection and recycling of decommissioned appliances throughout the European Union. The symbol of the rubbish bin with a line through it on the appliance or its packaging indicates that the product must be disposed of separately from other waste at the end of its life cycle. [. . . ] Close the door by pressing against the frame until you hear it click shut. Take care not to trap items of washing between the door and the rubber gasket. Warning!• If the door is not properly closed, a safety device prevents the washing machine from starting. • Do not exceed the maximum load: overloading adversely affects washing results. 4. 5 ADDING DETERGENT AND ADDITIVE The internal tray comprises three compartments, marked with the symbols prewash detergent main wash detergent for fabric conditioner, starch, additives, etc. The additives are added to the washing tank automatically during the final rinse. The main wash detergent compartment has a tang allowing the use of liquid detergent. To insert it, pull it towards the front and then lower it. Following the recommendations in the "Programmes Table" supplied with this manual, place the detergent and any additives in the drawer before the start of the programme. Never fill with liquids above the maximum level marked; otherwise the trays will empty too quickly. Before pouring dense additives into the container, dilute with a little water to ensure they do not clog the outlet. Use only low-foam detergents suitable for use in a washing machine. The amount of detergent must be decided in relation of the hardness of the water, the type and quantity of items loaded, and their degree of dirt. This will provide the desired effect with optimal detergent consumption. On detergent packs the recommended dose is indicated for 4 levels of water hardness and for loads of 4-5 kg of washing with average dirt levels. Request information about the water's hardness from your water supply company. Water hardness Level of hardness Soft Medium Hard Very hard French degrees fH Up to 15° 15° - 25° 25° - 40° More than 40° German degrees dH Up to 8° 8° - 14° 14° - 22° More than 22° 10 EN 4. 6 POWDER DETERGENT DOSES Laundry with normal dirt 1. Pour the total amount of detergent shown on the pack into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer. Place ¼ of the recommended amount of detergent in the prewash compartment of the detergent drawer and ¾ of the detergent in the wash compartment. • If no recommended doses are provided, for delicate items in synthetic fibre use from ½ to 2/3 of the recommended dose for washing tough cotton fabrics. • Only neutral detergents recommended for wool should be used on the wool programme. • Use the doses recommended by the detergent producer. 4. 7 LIQUID DETERGENT DOSES 1. Pour the dose required into the measuring cap supplied with the bottle of liquid detergent and place it in the drum, or use the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer, fitting the insert provided. [. . . ] After placing the template in the correct position, trace the positions of the following holes, pushing in with the tip of your pencil: • holes for the hinges and hinge screws (fig. 4) • holes for fixing the metal plate (if the magnetic lock is used), or the hook for the push-pull lock (fig. 4, A - B) Applying the panel elements and fixing the panel 1) Drill the holes for the hinges (fig. 5), the hook for the pushpull lock (fig. [. . . ]