User manual WHIRLPOOL AWG 345/4 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Control panel symbols 3 4 6 8 13 18 22 24 26 This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not The symbol be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. [. . . ] For the first few times, weigh the loads of washing and then rely on your judgement. Average weights of common garments are shown below: 5. 4 LOADING THE WASHING 1. Open the door and load the washing taking care to distribute it uniformly, loosely and not packed into the drum; alternate large items with small ones if possible. The washer dryer described in this manual can be loaded with up to 5kg of washing. Heavier loads will lead to unsatisfactory washing results and may cause the machine to work incorrectly. To save energy, wash full loads divided by type of fabric, according to the quantities indicated in the “Programmes chart” supplied with this manual. Close the door by pressing it against the body of the appliance until you hear a click. Make sure no garments have got caught between the door and the rubber gasket. Attention!• If the door is not closed properly, a safety device prevents the washer dryer from working. • Do not use more than the recommended amount of detergent: too much may deteriorate washing results. 5. 5 ADDING DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES Follow the instructions shown in the “Programme Chart” provided together with the manual and add detergent and any additives to the relative compartment before starting the programme. Pour the pre-wash powder detergent into the compartment marked “1”. Machine accessories include a red insert “A” that can be placed inside compartment “2” to allow liquid detergent to be used. The additives are automatically introduced into the tub during final rinsing. Pour liquid additives such as starch and fabric softener into “3”, marked with . If bleach can be used with the machine (no cover marked with ) add bleach to compartment “4” if you wish. The level of the liquids must not exceed the maximum limit, otherwise the trays will be emptied too soon. Before pouring thick additives into the tray, dilute them with a little water to prevent them from obstructing the trap. Determine the quantity of detergent according to the hardness of the water, and the type, quantity and dirtiness of the washing. This will allow you to obtain the required effect using as little detergent as possible. Detergent packs indicate the quantities to use according to 4 levels of hardness and for normally dirty loads of 4-5 kg. Water hardness Hardness level Soft Moderately hard Hard Very hard French degree fH Up to 15° 15° - 25° 25° - 40° Over 40° German degree dH Up to 8° 8° - 14° 14° - 22° Over 22° 14 GB 5. 6 DOSING POWDER DETERGENTS Normally dirty washing 1. Pour the total quantity of detergent indicated on the packs into compartment “2” of the detergent tray. Add ¼ of the recommended quantity of detergent into compartment “1” of the detergent tray and ¾ of the detergent into compartment “2”. [. . . ] To do this, proceed as follows: • Remove the plug from the socket to disconnect the machine from the electrical power supply. • When screwing the inlet hose back on to the tap, make sure the filter is correctly positioned. 23 GB 8. TROUBLESHOOTING This product complies with current safety regulations governing electrical equipment. For safety reasons, all technical inspections or repairs must be performed by qualified technicians in order to prevent hazardous situations for users. [. . . ]