User manual WHIRLPOOL PWF 3745 PRODUCT FICHE

[. . . ] Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer. • Check that the accessories and supplied parts are all present. • Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. • If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few hours before operating. [. . . ] The choice of detergent depends on: • Type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool and garments made of microfibres (like sports or swimwear). Remarks: • Any whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble compounds used in phosphate-free powder detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid detergents. • Use only detergents and additives specifically produced for domestic washing machines. • When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches for the prewash (if available on your model), make sure that they are suitable for use in domestic washing machines. Descalers could contain products which could damage your washing machine. Do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids. • Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash when having activated the “prewash” option (if available on your model). • Do not use liquid detergent when activating the “Start Delay” function (if available on your washing machine). Dosage Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent pack. They depend on: • degree and type of soiling • size of wash full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions; half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load; Minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount used for a full load • water hardness in your area (ask for information from your water company). Remove the separator from the main wash chamber by pulling it upward (see upward arrows). Clean the dispenser compartment with a damp cloth. Refit the separator and the cover grid in the dispenser drawer and push the drawer back into the dispenser compartment. GB 7 Black process 45. 0° 130. 0 LPI 60105200GB. fm Page 8 Tuesday, April 13, 2010 3:52 PM Water supply hose(s) (picture A, B or C - depending on model) Check regularly for brittleness and cracks. If a supply hose shows a damage, replace it by a new hose of the same type, available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. If the inlet hose of your washing machine corresponds with the model on picture “B”, periodically check the safety valve inspection window: if it is red, the hose's waterstop function was triggered, and the hose must be exchanged by a new one from our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. If your supply hose has a transparent hose coating (fig. “C”), periodically check the colour. If the hose colour intensifies locally, this is an indication that the hose may have a leak and should be replaced. Contact our After-Sales Service team or specialist dealer to obtain a replacement hose. A Cleaning the mesh filter in the water supply hose(s) 1. Close the tap and loosen the inlet hose on the tap. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. [. . . ] • Afterwards select and start the desired programme again, using less detergent. If any of the faults described above persist, unplug the appliance, turn off the water tap and contact our After-Sales Service (see next chapter). from “F40” to “F43” “F24” “F02” or “FA” “Service” “Fod” GB 11 Black process 45. 0° 130. 0 LPI 60105200GB. fm Page 12 Tuesday, April 13, 2010 3:52 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). Restart the programme to check whether the problem has solved itself. [. . . ]