User manual WHIRLPOOL MT 263 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] 67 GB CONTENTS 69 73 73 74 74 74 75 76 77 77 78 78 79 80 80 81 82 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES CHILD SAFETY PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT / HANDLING PREPARING THE WASH DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES DYEING AND BLEACHING PROGRAMME SELECTION / PROGRAMME START DOOR LOCK/ PROGRAMME END CHANGING / INTERRUPTING / CLEARING PROGRAMME REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE 68 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Never move the appliance by carrying it at the worktop. TRANSIT BOLTS The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent internal damage during transport. Holding the bolt head, pull each bolt through the wide part of the holes. Close the holes with the plastic covers supplied; insert the covers in the wide part of the hole and slide them toward the narrow part until they click into place (Fig. [. . . ] Save up to 50% energy by using a 60° C instead of a 90° C wash programme or a 40° C instead of a 60° C wash programme. €¢ • ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS • • BEFORE USING A DRYING PROGRAMME • Save energy and time by selecting a high spin speed to reduce the water content in laundry before using a drying programme (for machines with adjustable spin speed). €¢ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • • Use the appliance only for domestic washing and for its intended application. Ensure the installation of electrical and water connections have been made in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions and in observance of local safety regulations (refer to “Installation Instructions”). Before cleaning or maintaining the appliance, switch it off and unplug it. €¢ • • When the appliance is not in use unplug it and turn off the tap. Packing materials can be dangerous for children: keep all packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc. The appliance conforms to European safety regulations and to Directive 93/68/EC. €¢ • • TRANSPORT / HANDLING Never move the appliance by carrying it at the worktop. Eliminate all water from the hoses and from the appliance (see “Removing the Filter”, “Draining Residual Water”). Sort the laundry according to… • Type of fabric / care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetic, wool, handwashed items. Water hardness area 1 2 3 4 Characteristics soft average hard very hard German scale °dH 0-7 7-14 14-21 over 21 Clarke scale °eH 0-9 9-17 17-26 over 26 Adjust the water hardness level pointer in the detergent dispenser in accordance with the hardness of the water in your area. Add the detergent: • Programme with pre- and main wash • Main wash programme without prewash When using liquid detergent, remove the coloured insert and fit it in compartment . 76 DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES Notes: • You can use liquid detergent in the “Prewash” phase for programmes with this option. €¢ When using concentrated fabric softeners, add water in the detergent dispenser up to “MAX” level mark. €¢ To prevent dispensing problems when using highly concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use the special detergent ball supplied with the detergent and place it inside the drum. dYEING AND BLEACHING Dyeing: Usual products consist of dye colour , fixing agent and salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and then the salt directly into the empty drum. Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be stained by dyes or bleaches. PROGRAMME SELECTION / PROGRAMME START Depending on model, see also separate programme chart. By a further pressing of the button this option can be turned off again. €œSpin speed reduction” button • Press this button to reduce the predetermined automatic maximum spin speed. [. . . ] CARE AND MAINTENANCE APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL • • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products and no solvents). Disengage the detergent dispenser by pressing the release lever in the prewash compartment and extract it. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener compartment and the insert for liquid detergents). DOOR SEAL • • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. [. . . ]