User manual WHIRLPOOL PLT 1200 WA INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 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 CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Remove the packaging and check a. b. Remove the top protection and the protective corners. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and turning the appliance on one rear bottom corner. 6. Electrical connection 2. Remove the transport bracket • The appliance is fitted with transport screws and a transport bracket to prevent damage during transport. Before using the washing machine you must remove the transport bracket (see “Installation/Remove the transport bracket”). [. . . ] To prevent dispensing problems when using highly concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use the special detergent ball or bag supplied with the detergent and place it inside the drum. 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 WATER HARDNESS CHART WATER HARDNESS CATEGORY 1 2 3 4 CHARACTERISTICS soft medium hard very hard Filling up with detergents and additives The dispenser will have three or four compartments depending on model. Pour in the detergent: • Washing powder for prewash and main wash • Washing powder for main wash without prewash • Fabric softeners and starch products, no more than to “MAX” mark. • Chlorine bleach, no more than to “MAX” mark. (only four compartments model) • Stain removers • Water softeners (water hardness class 4) • Starch (dissolved in water) Be careful not to fill more than the “MAX” level mark. Do not use liquid detergents for programmes with prewash. For programmes without prewash and temperatures from cold to 40° C, it is recommended to use liquid detergents in chamber II for main wash to avoid whitish residues on the laundry. 22 CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP The appliance is provided with a self-cleaning pump. The foreign body trap keeps objects like buttons, coins, safetypins etc. Open the foreign body trap cover with a coin. Turn the foreign body trap slowly anti-clockwise until the grip is vertical; do not remove it as yet. Wait until all the water has drained out. Now unscrew the foreign body trap completely and extract it. 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. 24 Water inlet hose filter Check and clean regularly (at least two or three times a year). Carefully clean the filter located at the end of hose, without assembling it, for example with a tooth-brush. Note: For machines equipped with hose type “A”, it must not be submerged in water. [. . . ] Important: Do NOT loosen the drain hose connection from the left 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. Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink with the “U” bend. [. . . ]