User manual WHIRLPOOL AWO/D 6042 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] DEFINITION OF USE This washing machine is exclusively destined to wash and spin machine washable laundry in quantities which are usual for private households. • Observe the instructions given in these Instructions for Use, the Installation Guide and the Programme Chart when using the washing machine. • Keep these Instructions for Use, the Programme Chart and the Installation Guide; if you pass on the washing machine to another person, also give him/her Instructions for Use, Programme Chart and Installation Guide. BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Removing the packaging and inspection • After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. [. . . ] The choice of detergent depends on: • Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash when having activated the “prewash” option (if available on your model). • Do not use liquid detergent when activating the “Start Delay” function (if available on your washing machine). They depend on: - degree and type of soiling - size of wash full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions; half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load; minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount used for a full load - water hardness in your area (ask for information from your water company). Soft water requires less detergent than hard water (refer to the water hardness table in the operating instructions). Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation, which reduces washing efficiency. If the washing machine detects too much foam, it may prevent spinning. Insufficient detergent may result in grey laundry and also calcifies the heating system, drum and hoses. • • • • • - Type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Use only specific detergents for washing wool and garments made of microfibres (like sports or swimwear). Any whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble compounds used in phosphate-free powder detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid detergents. Use only detergents and additives specifically produced for domestic washing machines. Remove the siphon from the softener chamber by pulling it upwards (fig. Refit the siphon in the softener chamber by pushing it down until it stops; then push the dispenser drawer back into the dispenser compartment. PUSH B C GB 5 CLEANING THE FILTER/ DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER We recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year. Especially: • If the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails to perform spin cycles. • If the “Clean filter” indication lights up: IMPORTANT: make sure the water has cooled before draining the appliance. Remove the plinth by using the siphon of the detergent dispenser: push downwards one side of the plinth with your hand, then push the siphon’s nose into the gap between plinth and front panel and pry open the plinth (fig. Let the water drain out; when the container is full, close the filter again and empty the container. Pour about 1 litre of water into the detergent drawer to reactivate the “Eco system”. The washing machine is now ready for operation again. A B C GB 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel • Can be washed down with a soft, damp cloth. • Dry with a soft cloth. Door seal Appliance interior • Dry the door seal after each washing with an absorbent cotton cloth; make sure that the door seal is completely dry before closing the door of the empty washing machine. • Check the condition of the door seal periodically. • After each washing, leave the door open for some time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry. • If you never or seldom wash your laundry at 95°C, we recommend to occasionally run a 95°C programme without laundry, adding a small amount of detergent, to keep the interior of the appliance clean. Filter • Check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year (see “Cleaning The Filter/ Draining Residual Water”). • Regularly check and clean the mesh filter inside the inlet hose (see “Cleaning the mesh filter in the water supply hose(s)”). Water supply hose(s) Do not use flammable fluids for cleaning the appliance. Water supply hose(s) (fig. [. . . ] “Waterstop fault” Switch off the appliance the appliance (by pressing the “On/Off” button or by turning the programme selector to the “Off/O” position - depending on the model), pull out mains plug and turn the water tap off. Tilt the appliance forward carefully to allow collected water to flow out from the bottom. • Turn the water tap on (if water immediately flows into the appliance without the appliance being started, there is a failure; turn off the tap and notify the After-Sales Service). “Overfoaming” Too much foam interrupted the wash programme. [. . . ]