User manual WHIRLPOOL WAI 2642 PRODUCT FICHE

[. . . ] Press the “Start” button for about one second. This initial cycle serves to eliminate any water remaining after your appliance was tested at the factory. NORMAL DAILY USE: 1. Sort the laundry according to fabric type and colour and load the appliance. Supply detergent and any additives you intend to use. [. . . ] • Particularly suitable for a lightly soiled wash and for reduced loads, i. e. Energy Save / Eco button • The wash time is extended and the water temperature is reduced. This function saves about 30% in energy without compromising the excellent results of the wash. Start delay • The start delay time can be set from 1 to 9 hours in advance: Hold down the “Start delay” button or press it repeatedly until the desired number of hours appears on the digital display. If the setting exceeds the maximum of 9 hours, the timer starts at 0 next time the button is pressed. • After having selected the programme and special options, hold down the the “Start” button for about 1 second. The time remaining to the programme start is shown in realtime. • The number of hours setting can be corrected after the “Start” button has been pressed. As before, repeatedly press the “Start delay” button until the desired number of hours is displayed. • When using liquid detergent with this option, use a detergent ball for liquid detergent and place it directly in the drum. 27 PROGRAMME SEQUENCE INDICATOR Indicates the current programme step. The indicator moves from left to right after the programme start through “Wash”, “Rinse” and “Spin”. It is best in this case to drain the machine after every wash. DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER The residual water drain hose is accommodated in the appliance plinth. Unscrew the plastic screw using the thick rounded projection on the coloured insert from the detergent dispenser or using a coin. Grip the end of the drain tube and pull out about a 12 inch length. Remove the cap from the end of the tube. Allow all the water to flow into a bowl, then refit the plug and stow the drain tube back in its compartment. Before using the machine again, pour about 1 litre of water into the detergent dispenser to reactivate the “Eco system”. 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL • • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products). Disengage the detergent dispenser by pressing the release lever in the prewash compartment, and extract it. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener compartment and the insert for liquid detergents). Replace the parts and refit the detergent dispenser. Push the siphon firmly into place. DOOR SEAL • • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. Check the fold of the seal for foreign objects periodically. WATER HOSE MESH FILTERS • Check and clean regularly. [. . . ] drain height: 1. 25 m (4 ft) If you need to add an extension, use a flexible hose of the same type and secure the union with screw-on hose clips. Important: Make sure there are no kinks in the hose and that it is not crushed. Secure the hose so that it cannot fall down while the appliance is running. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS • • Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. The appliance must be connected to the mains exclusively by means of a socket with an earth connection in accordance with established regulations. [. . . ]