User manual WHIRLPOOL AWG 682 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Remove the transport bracket (see “How to remove the transport bracket section). Make sure that the water and electrical connections are made by qualified technicians, observing the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT 1. The packing material can be 100% recycled, as confirmed by the recycling symbol . If you decide to scrap tha washing machine act responsibly and observe local 3. [. . . ] Note: An excessive amount of the detergent is harmful not only for the environment but for your machine (excessive foaming, bad rinsing, overflowing risk). 49 FILLING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES IN THE DISPENSER Your washing machine has a detergent dispenser with three or four compartments (depending on the model) situated inside the inner door. From left to right you will find: - pre-wash I - wash II - bleaching (depending on the model) - fabric softener Depending on your wash needs, fill the compartments with the correct amount of product (powder or liquid ) before starting the programme. Do not exceed the “MAX. ” level, marked on the compartment windows, detergent will overflow into the tub immediately after closing door. For concentrated products, do not fill above the first graduation scale. When fabric softeners get into the tub during the washing cycle and mix with washing detergents, it will cause an excessive foaming. Therefore you should observe the instructions, stated in the previous paragraph. Fabric softener They give a softer feel to washed laundry, making ironing easier and also reducing anti-static cling in synthetic fabrics. Bleaching, dyeing and colour - removal In principle it is possible to do this treatment in automatic washing machine, but we do not recommend it for these reasons: · If you use chlorine based bleaching, you risk corrosion of metal parts (drum) · Dyeing is a hazardous to coloured plastic and rubber parts. If any bleaching and colour - removal products are used, use the amount recommended by manufacturer and start the cycle immediately. If you accidentally spill any of these products on the machine, please wipe them off immediately. Hard and soft water In areas with hard water, we suggest you used a water softener together with detergent to avoid calcium deposits on the heating element. We recommend the use of anti-foaming additives and to reduce the amount of detergent used. Put these additives together with detergents in the main detergent compartment II, (please follow the dosage on the package). Anti-foam protection The washing machine is equipped with a protection against excessive foaming during spinning (foaming, caused by a detergent overdosing). When it is detected, this protection will interrupt the mechanical action of the drum until all excess foam has been absorbed. 50 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE WASHING MACHINE FUNCTION 1. Your washing machine does not start immediately after switching it on - but it begins to fill water only after 15-20 seconds, that is the time needed for the electric door locking. When washing cotton and resistant synthetics, the program does not end after final spinning finish but the drum goes on reversing up to circa 3 min (its rotation alters in one and another direction), which helps to release the laundry after spinning. Spinning has an interrupted start-up - the drum starts and stops running several times - it is so called interval spinning with an increased spinning efficiency. Front part of the top frame and the cabinet can get warm from the electric door lock, which is not a fault. The door is electrically closed during the whole washing cycle, so you must wait one minute approx. Informations about the setting and the changing of programme during the wash, and what to do after completion of the wash you can see on the added page including the programme chart. HOW TO MAINTAIN THE WASHING MACHINE Your washing machine does not need much maintenance. Periodically clean the exterior cabinet with a soft damp cloth or a sponge and dry carefully. [. . . ] The drain of wash basin (sink) has to be fast enough - not to overflow water. c) Drainage into a sink siphon If there is a socket for drain hose connection on the sink or wash basin, it is possible to connect the drain hose. 55 cm from the floor. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This product is manufactured to comply with radiointerference requirements of the Council DirectIve 93/68/EEC and all following international standards and regulations. The Electrical installation has to be installed according to Local Regulations. [. . . ]