User manual WHIRLPOOL PDT 820 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 8GB10016. fm Page 15 Monday, June 21, 2004 5:48 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR CHILD SAFETY BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARING THE WASH DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT/HANDLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 8GB10016. fm Page 16 Monday, June 21, 2004 5:48 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Remove the packaging and check • After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer • Check that the accessories and supplied parts are all present • Keep the packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous 2. [. . . ] Take note also of the starch manufacturer's information. 21 8GB10016. fm Page 22 Monday, June 21, 2004 5:48 PM REMOVING THE FILTER We recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year. Especially: • When the appliance does not drain or spin properly • If the pump is blocked by a foreign body (e. g. buttons, coins or safety pins) IMPORTANT: make sure the water has had time to cool before draining the appliance. Open the filter cover with the help of the coloured insert from the detergent container (shape depending on model). Open the filter but do not withdraw it completely. Slowly turn the handle anticlockwise until the water drains out. Wait until all the water has drained off. Now unscrew the filter completely and remove it. Clean the filter and the filter chamber. Insert the filter with the guide pin upwards and screw it in clockwise to the stop (handle horizontal). Pour about 1 litre of water into the detergent drawer to reactivate the Eco system. Check that the foreign body trap is seated properly and tightly in place. Pull off the mesh filter from the washing machine connection with universal pliers and clean it. Refit the mesh filter and screw the inlet hose on again. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connections are completely watertight. For washing machines with Water Stop hose 1. Turn off the tap and unscrew the Water Stop hose from the tap. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connection is completely water-tight. 23 8GB10016. fm Page 24 Monday, June 21, 2004 5:48 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Depending on the model, your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. This enables faults to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately. These faults are frequently so minor that they can be removed within a few minutes. The appliance will not start, no lamp lights up. Check whether: • the mains plug is inserted into the socket • the wall socket is functioning correctly (use a table lamp or similar) to test the washing machine will not start. . . [. . . ] “Water Stop” fault (if fitted) The “Water Stop” fault may have been triggered by: 1. In this case the pump is switched on automatically in order to pump the water out. For models with a fault display, the “Water Stop” indication flashes and the spin speed indication lamps flash. If a digital display is fitted, “A” and “F” are also displayed alternately. [. . . ]