User manual WHIRLPOOL PG 61 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 00139gb. fm5 Page 15 Friday, September 15, 2000 4:27 PM FIRST AND ROUTINE WASHES GB BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME: • IMPORTANT: 1. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. REMOVE THE TRANSIT SCREWS AND TRANSIT BAR BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME. • First wash cycle without laundry: 1. [. . . ] Loose belts or ribbons should be tied together. LOADING THE WASH 1. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling. 1 2 LOAD CAPACITY See the programme overview. Note: Overloading the machine reduces the wash efficiency and encourages creasing. 3 21 00139gb. fm5 Page 22 Friday, September 15, 2000 4:27 PM DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT The type of detergent depends on: • the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicates, wool); Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool. • colour; • wash temperature; • degree and type of soiling. Note: • Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to the insoluble detergents components in modern phosphate-free detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid detergents. • Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children. • Use only detergent and fabric conditioner specifically produced for automatic domestic washing machines. • When you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure that they are suitable for washing machines use. Descaler could contain components which can attack parts of your washing machine. • Do not use solvents in the machine (e. g. Do not wash fabrics in the machine which have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids. STAIN REMOVAL • Blood, milk, egg, and other organic substances are generally removed by the enzyme phase of the programme. To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit stains, etc. add a biological stain removing agent to the main wash in chamber of the detergent drawer. Particularly stubborn stains can be treated with stain remover before the wash. • • DETERGENT DOSAGES Do not exceed manufacturers’ recommended dosages as shown on the detergent package. The amounts depend on: • degree and type of soiling; • size of wash; - full load: according to manufacturers’ instructions; - half load: 3/4 of the normal amount; - minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount used for full load; • water hardness in your area (request information from the water company): soft water requires less detergent than hard water. Note: • Overdosing the detergent results in excessive foaming and reduces the wash efficiency. • Using insufficient detergent results in grey laundry. The heating elements and drum also build up scale. • If using chlorine bleach, follow the bleach instructions carefully. Overdosing the bleach can damage the wash. WATER HARDNESS WATER HARDNESS AREA 1 2 3 4 CHARACTERISTICS soft medium hard very hard GERMAN °dH 0-7 7-14 14-21 over 21 FRENCH °fH 0-12 12-25 25-37 over 37 ENGLISH °eH 0-9 9-17 17-26 over 26 22 00139gb. fm5 Page 23 Friday, September 15, 2000 4:27 PM DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES 1. [. . . ] Remove the filter from the washing machine valve with pliers and clean it. Replace the filter and screw the hose connection back on to the machine. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connections are completely water-tight. APPLIANCE FILTER • Check the filter at least two or three times a year and clean if necessary (see “Removing the Filter”). 26 00139gb. fm5 Page 27 Friday, September 15, 2000 4:27 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The appliance will not switch on. • Power plug properly inserted in mains socket? [. . . ]