User manual WHIRLPOOL EV 1280 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 6GB10050. fm Page 1 Tuesday, March 2, 2004 12:56 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 PROGRAMME SELECTION CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 6GB10050. fm Page 2 Tuesday, March 2, 2004 12:56 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 washing machine on one rear bottom corner. Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while raising the handle. [. . . ] The machine has safety device which stops the washing machine before each filling when water was not removed completely from the tub in previous part of washing programme. Check the foreign body trap regularly, two or three times a year and clean it if necessary. IMPORTANT: Make sure the water has cooled before emptying the foreign body trap. GB 9 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 6GB10050. fm Page 10 Tuesday, March 2, 2004 12:56 PM DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER When should I drain residual water (draining problem)?• Before transporting (moving) the machine. • If the washing machine is installed in a room subject to subzero temperatures. It is best in this case to drain the machine after every wash. Turn off the tap, disconnect the water supply hose from the machine and allow the water to drain into a basin. Open the foreign body trap, let the water drain into a small shallow basin and close the trap. Release the drain hose then open the fixing clip located at the rear of the machine (see arrow A). Let the residual water flow into a shallow basin. Fix the drain hose again with the clip and replace it with the Ubend. 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 washing machine 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. GB 10 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 6GB10050. fm Page 11 Tuesday, March 2, 2004 12:56 PM Water inlet hose filter Check and clean regularly (at least two or three times a year). [. . . ] Unhook the drain hose from the left and right hose connections, see arrow A in figure. Important: Do NOT loosen the drain hose connection from the right 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. [. . . ]