User manual WHIRLPOOL AWZ 475 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 30120039GB. fm Page 1 Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:16 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS INSTALLATION DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES REMOVING THE FILTER/DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES BUILT-IN MODELS Black process 45. 0° 150. 0 LPI 30120039GB. fm Page 2 Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:16 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Removing the packaging and inspection • After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. • Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous. • If the appliance was exposed to the cold before delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few hours before operating. • Water tap: 3/4” threaded hose connector” • Water pressure (flow pressure): 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar). [. . . ] can damage your laundry as well as the appliance drum and tub. 3. Fasteners Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts or ribbons should be tied together. DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Keep detergents and additives in a dry place out of the reach of children. The type of detergent depends on: • type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Remarks: • Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to the insoluble water softeners in modern phosphatefree detergents. If you notice this problem, shake or brush the affected items or use a liquid detergent. Never put both chlorine bleach and softener into the softener chamber at the same time. A Separator ( ) Type 1 basin } C Separator Rails Using starch • Select the “Rinse and Spin” programme and check that the spin speed is set to not more than 800 rpm. • Start the programme, pull out the detergent dispenser so that you can see approximately 3 cm of the softener chamber. • Pour the starch solution prepared into the softener chamber while the water is running into the detergent dispenser. Position the liquid detergent separator in the main wash chamber. When you use a liquid detergent (recommended for non pre-wash programmes), position the separator in the main wash chamber on the guides so that it touches the bottom of the chamber then pour in the detergent until it reaches the full mark. Remember to remove the separator when you use a powder detergent. B ( Type 2 basin Separator ) D ( ) GB 7 Black process 45. 0° 150. 0 LPI 30120039GB. fm Page 8 Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:16 PM REMOVING THE FILTER/DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER We recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year. A Especially: • If the appliance does not drain correctly or if single spin cycles do not take place. • If the “Clean filter” indication lights up: IMPORTANT: make sure the water has cooled before draining the appliance. Remove the plinth or open the cover (depending on the model) by using the separator of the detergent dispenser (fig. If the filter is located behind the plinth (see pictures “A” e “C”), use a wide and very flat container with a maximum height of 2 cm. Pour about 1 l of water into the detergent dispenser to reactivate the ecosystem”. Select a programme and start it. B C GB 8 Black process 45. 0° 150. 0 LPI 30120039GB. fm Page 9 Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:16 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel • Can be washed down with a soft, damp cloth. • A little neutral detergent (non abrasive) can also be used • Dry with a soft cloth. Door seal • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. • Check the condition of the door seal regularly. Filter • Check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year (see “Removing the filter / Draining residual water”) Appliance internal parts • After each wash, 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 90°C, we recommend to occasionally run a 90°C programme without laundry, adding a small amount of detergent, to keep the interior of the appliance clean. Water supply hose • Check the hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. • Regularly check and clean the mesh filter inside the inlet hose (see “Cleaning the mesh filter in the water supply hose(s)”). Do not use flammable fluids for cleaning the appliance. Detergent drawer Clean the detergent dispenser regularly, at least three or four times a year to prevent a build-up of detergent. Remove the separator from the main wash compartment by pulling it upwards (see dark arrows). Refit the separator and the cover grid in the detergent dispenser and fit the dispenser back inside its housing. Inlet hose If a supply hose shows a damage, replace it by a new hose of the same type, available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. Contact our After-Sales Service team or specialist dealer to obtain a replacement hose. A Cleaning the mesh filter in the water supply hose(s) 1. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. [. . . ] Turn the appliance OFF by turning the programme selector to “Off/O”; Open and close the door again with more force then reselect the programme and press “Start”. If any of the faults described above persists, unplug the appliance, turn off the water supply and contact our After-Sales Service (see next chapter). GB 11 Black process 45. 0° 150. 0 LPI 30120039GB. fm Page 12 Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:16 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). If the washing machine continues to function incorrectly, call After Sales Service. [. . . ]