User manual WHIRLPOOL WAK 4612 PRODUCT FICHE

[. . . ] Remove the transport bolts • The washing machine is fitted with a transport bolts to avoid any possible damage to the interior during transport. Before using the washing machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed 3. • • • Install the washing machine Remove the protective foil from the control panel Move the appliance without lifting it by the worktop Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room • Make sure that all four feet are resting firmly on the floor and check that the appliance is perfectly level (use a spirit level) 4. Water inlet • Connect the water supply inlet hose in accordance with regulations of your local water company • Water inlet: • Tap: • Water pressure (flow pressure): Cold water only 3/4” threaded hose connection 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar) 6. [. . . ] Select the “Rinse and Spin” programme, reduce the speed to 800 rpm and start the programme. Pull out the detergent drawer until you can see about 3 cm. of chamber while the water is running into the detergent drawer. Pour the starch solution into chamber 6. If there are starch residues in the detergent drawer when the programme has finished, clean it if necessary (see “Care And Maintenance”). Take note also of the starch manufacturer's information. 63 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 40105140bGB. fm Page 64 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM REMOVING THE FILTER We recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year. Especially: • When the appliance does not drain or spin properly • If the pump is blocked by a foreign body (e. g. buttons, coins or safety pins) IMPORTANT: make sure the water has had time to cool before draining the appliance. Open the filter cover with the help of the coloured insert from the detergent container (shape depending on model). Open the filter but do not withdraw it completely. Slowly turn the handle anticlockwise until the water drains out. Wait until all the water has drained off. The mesh filters in the water connection could be blocked (see “Care And Maintenance”) • When using powder detergent beforehand the coloured insert for dosing liquid detergent has been removed from the dispenser The washing machine vibrates during the spin cycle. Check whether: • The washing machine is level and standing firmly on all four feet • The transport bolts have been removed. Before using the washing machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed Final spin results are poor. The washing machine has an unbalance detection and correction system. If individual heavy items are loaded (a bathmat, bathrobe), this system may reduce the spin speed automatically or even interrupt the spin completely if it detects too great an imbalance even after several spin starts, in order to protect the washing machine. For washing machines with LCD Display the following notice appears if an imbalance occurs: . . . and the “Start/Pause” light goes on (for models with a digital display a dash appears here). Check whether: • a programme has been selected . . . and the “On/Off” lamp goes on. Check whether: • the appliance door is properly closed (child safety) • the tap is turned on (see also “Failure in the water supply/safety hose”) • a programme has been selected The washing machine stops during the programme (varies depending on model). Check whether: • The “Rinse Hold” light flashes, or. the “Rinse Hold” button has been pressed; end this additional option by pressing the button For washing machines with an LCD Display: the “Rinse Hold” function has been preselected and the “Rinse Hold” symbol appears in the display; end this additional option by pressing the “ ” button or end the “Drain” programme • Another programme has been selected and the “Start/Pause” button is flashing. Reselect the desired programme and press the “Start/Pause” button • The door has been opened and the “Start/Pause” light is flashing. Close the door and press the “Start/ Pause” button again. [. . . ] If the failure occurs again, please contact After Sales Service (see “After-Sales Service”). “Water Stop” failure when the programme selector switch marking is on top (“Off” position). The pump is switched on automatically in order to pump the water out. For models with failure display the washing machine will also detect a Water Stop failure (leak) if the programme selector is in the “Off” position. [. . . ]