User manual WHIRLPOOL AWM 8125/1 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Adjustable feet 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 DOOR To open the single glass door hold the door handle, press the inside handle and pull the door up. Close the door with light force, it will lock home audibly. 20 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 3gb05398. fm Page 21 Monday, August 26, 2002 12:42 PM CHILD SAFETY (IF AVAILABLE) To secure the appliance against improper use turn the plastic screw on the interior of the door. To do this, use the thick rounded corner of the coloured insert from the detergent dispenser or a coin: • Slot vertical: the door will not lock • Slot horizontal: the door can be locked again BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE To remove any residual water used in testing by the manufacturer, we recommend that you carry out a short wash cycle without laundry. Pour a little detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent compartment . [. . . ] For model “A” only remove also the siphon from the chlorine bleach compartment. Insert the detergent dispenser in the washing machine. A A B1 B2 Mesh Filter in the Water Connection Check and clean regularly. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. Pull off the mesh filter from the washing machine connection with universal pliers and clean it. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connections are completely water-tight. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connection is completely water-tight. 26 Black process 45. 0° 100. 0 LPI 3gb05398. fm Page 27 Monday, August 26, 2002 12:42 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Depending on the model, your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. This enables faults to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately. These faults are frequently so minor that they can be solved within a few minutes. Press “Start/ Pause” button; • the “Rinse Hold” button is pushed, terminate this option by pressing the button again; • “On/Off” lamp is off. Press “On/Off” button; • the washing machine safety system has been activated (see fault description table). The appliance will not start, no lamp lights up. Check whether: • the mains plug is inserted into the socket; • the wall socket is functioning correctly (use a table lamp or similar); • a programme is selected correctly; • the On/Off button (depending on model) has been pressed. Detergent and additive product residues in dispenser at end of wash. The appliance will not start, but. . . (varies depending on model) . . . the “Start/Pause” lamp is flashing. Check whether: • the appliance door is properly closed (child safety); • the programme has been changed; • the water tap is open. If not, open the tap and press the “Start/Pause” button. Check whether: • the siphon is correctly installed and clean (see “Care and Maintenance”); • enough water is being supplied. The mesh filters between the inlet hose and the tap could be blocked (see “Care and Maintenance”). Check and clean the filter two or three times a year (see “Removing the filter”). The appliance vibrates during the spin cycle. . . . the “On/Off” lamp is on. Check whether: • the appliance is levelled and solidly installed on all four feet (see “Installation Guide”); • the transit bolts have been removed. The transit bolts must be removed before the appliance can be used (see “Installation Guide”). Check whether: • the appliance door is properly closed (child safety); • a programme has been selected and the programme is started; • the water tap is open. If not, open the tap and switch the appliance first off, then on. Final spin results are poor: The appliance stops during the programme (varies depending on model). Check whether: • the “Rinse Hold” lamp is on, terminate this option by pressing the button again; • another programme has been selected. Reselect the desired programme and press the “Start/Pause” button; The appliance has an imbalance detection and correction system. If individual heavy articles are loaded (bathmat, bathrobe, etc. ) this system may reduce the spin speed automatically to protect the appliance or even interrupt the spin cycle altogether, if the imbalance is too high even after several spin starts. • If the laundry is still too wet at the end of the cycle, add smaller articles of laundry to balance the load and repeat the spin cycle. Ensure correct amount of detergent is used No water or insufficient water supply: • the appliance has a safety hose and the safety valve has opened (red indicator in the safety valve inspector window). In this case replace it with a new safety hose. What should I do when the automatic safety system detects a malfunction? [. . . ] 3. If the washing machine continues to function incorrectly, call After-Sales Service. • The washing machine model • The service code (number after the word SERVICE). The After-Sales Service sticker is on the inside of the door. After-Sales Service numbers and addresses can be found in the guarantee booklet or contact the dealer TRANSPORT/HANDLING Never lift the appliance by the worktop when transporting. 1. Drain residual water from the appliance and hoses (see “Removing The Filter”/”Draining Residual Water”). [. . . ]