User manual WHIRLPOOL AWZ 475/S INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 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 BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE Please, read these instructions carefully before connecting and using the appliance. Repairing the failure arising from inappropriate connections or use of the appliance is not covered by the guarantee. 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 supply: • Water tap: Cold water only (unless otherwise indicated on the programme chart) 3/4” threaded hose connector” • Water pressure (flow pressure): 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar). [. . . ] add a stain remover to the main wash chamber of the detergent dispenser. • Pre-treat heavily-soiled areas with stain remover if necessary. Dyeing and bleaching • Only use dyes and bleaches that are suitable for washing machines. • Plastic and rubber parts of the washing machine can be stained by dyes or bleaches. LOADING THE LAUNDRY 1. Note: Overloading the machine reduces the wash efficiency and encourages creasing. Prewash Chamber • Detergent for the prewash Main Wash Chamber • Detergent for the main wash • Stain remover • Water softener Softener Chamber • Fabric Softener • Liquid starch Pour additives only up to the “MAX” mark”. Using bleach • Wash your laundry with the desired programme (Cotton, Synthetics), adding an appropriate amount of bleach to the SOFTENER chamber (close the detergent dispenser carefully) • Immediately after the end of the programme, start the “Rinse and Spin” programme to eliminate any residual bleach smell; if you want, you can add softener. 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 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 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. [. . . ] 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 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. [. . . ]