User manual WHIRLPOOL FL 1277 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] IFU Delta-Domino_LR-HR-STEAM-GB NEW. fm Page 1 Monday, September 15, 2008 3:59 PM CONTENTS DEFINITION OF USE BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR CHILD SAFETY (IF AVAILABLE) 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 TRANSPORT/HANDLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI IFU Delta-Domino_LR-HR-STEAM-GB NEW. fm Page 2 Monday, September 15, 2008 3:59 PM DEFINITION OF USE This washing machine is exclusively destined to wash machine washable laundry in quantities which are usual for private households. • Observe the instructions given in these Instructions for Use, the Installation Guide and the Programme Chart when using the washing machine. • Keep these Instructions for Use, the Programme Chart and the Installation Guide; if you pass on the washing machine to another person, also give him/her Instructions for Use, Programme Chart and Installation Guide. BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 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. [. . . ] Secure the separator in the chamber using the front guide rails. Position the separator so that it touches the bottom of the main wash chamber (fig. GB 6 C Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI } Hooks Guide Rails 2 IFU Delta-Domino_LR-HR-STEAM-GB NEW. fm Page 7 Monday, September 15, 2008 3:59 PM 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 is not draining properly or if it fails to perform spin cycles. • 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 your washing machine has the filter situated behind the plinth (see pictures “A” and “C”), use a broad 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 remove it. Tilt the appliance forwards carefully to allow the water to flow out. Clean the filter and the filter chamber. Re-insert the filter and screw it in clockwise as far as it will go. Pour about 1 litre of water into the detergent drawer to reactivate the “Eco system”. Check that the filter is inserted properly and securely. Reinstall the plinth or the cover, depending on the model. The washing machine is now ready for operation again. B C GB 7 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI IFU Delta-Domino_LR-HR-STEAM-GB NEW. fm Page 8 Monday, September 15, 2008 3:59 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel • Can be washed down with a soft, damp cloth. • A little neutral detergent (non abrasive) can also be used. • Dry with a soft cloth. Door seal • Dry the door seal after each washing with an absorbent cotton cloth; make sure that the door seal is completely dry before closing the door of the empty washing machine. • Check the condition of the door seal periodically. Appliance interior • After each washing, leave the door open for some time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry. • If you never or seldom wash your laundry at 95°C, we recommend to occasionally run a 95°C programme without laundry, adding a small amount of detergent, to keep the interior of the appliance clean. Filter • Check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year (see “Removing The Filter/ Draining Residual Water”). Water supply hose(s) • Check the hose(s) regularly for brittleness and cracks. • Regularly check and clean the mesh filter inside the inlet hose (see “Cleaning the mesh filter in the water supply hose(s)”). Do not use flammable fluids for cleaning the appliance. Detergent dispenser We recommend that you check and clean the detergent dispenser regularly. Press the release lever in the main wash chamber (see downward arrow) and remove the dispenser drawer from the dispenser compartment. [. . . ] If the washing machine continues to function incorrectly, call our After-Sales Service. The After-Sales Service sticker can be found inside the door. • Your telephone number and area code. After-Sales Service phone numbers and addresses are given on the guarantee card. [. . . ]