User manual WHIRLPOOL WA 87900 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 4gb15150. fm Page 1 Monday, July 8, 2002 7:00 PM Instructions for use Before using the washing machine First wash cycle Precautions and general recommendations Description of the washing machine Child lock Detergents and additives Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide After-Sales Service Transport and handling Installation Electrical connection 4gb15150. fm Page 2 Monday, July 8, 2002 7:00 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 AfterSales Service or your local dealer. • Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, since it is a possible source of danger. 3. Install the washing machine • Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface. [. . . ] If you use gel-type detergent, please use the powder detergent insert setting. • For Start Delay, only use powder detergent, please. Powder detergent remains in the detergent dispenser until the programme starts, but liquid detergents can run out of the detergent dispenser. • If you use powder starch, proceed as follows: 1. Wash your laundry using the desired wash programme. 2. Next mix the starch with water in a cup. 3. Set the “Rinse and Spin” programme, reduce the speed to ca. 4. Pull the detergent dispenser out until you can see about 3 cm of the 5. While the water is running into the detergent dispenser, pour the starch solution into the chamber. 6. If there are starch residues in the detergent dispenser after the end of the programme, clean it if necessary (see "Care and Maintenance"). Observe also the starch manufacturer's information. Care and Maintenance Appliance exterior and control panel • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products or solvents). • Dry with a soft cloth. Door seal • Clean occasionally with a damp cloth. • Check the seal folds for foreign bodies periodically. • 4gb15150. fm Page 8 Monday, July 8, 2002 7:00 PM Detergent dispenser 1. Press the release lever in the prewash compartment down and pull out the dispenser. 2. Remove the inserts from the detergent dispenser. 4. Replace the separate parts in the detergent dispenser and slide the dispenser back into the opening. Periodically check and clean the mesh filters in the water connection. 1. 2. Unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. 4. Screw the supply hose back onto the tap. 5. Unscrew the supply hose from the washing machine. 6. Clean the mesh filter in the washing machine. 7. Screw the supply hose back on to the machine. 8. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connections are watertight. Troubleshooting Guide This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose faults at an early stage and react appropriately. Often, however, the faults detected are small enough to be solved in a matter of minutes. For example: • the programme has been changed; • the water tap is turned on. [. . . ] If the appliance is to be installed on a wooden floor, distribute the weight by placing it on a 70 x 70 cm sheet of plywood at least 3 cm in thickness. Screw the plywood sheet to the floor. 4gb15150. fm Page 13 Monday, July 8, 2002 7:00 PM Connect the water supply hose 1. Carefully screw the hose connection onto the tap, preferably by hand. 2. Make sure there are no kinks in the hose. 3. Check water-tightness of tap and appliance connections by turning the tap completely on. [. . . ]