Whirlpool AWE 7721 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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CONTENTS

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES PROGRAMME SELECTION CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE

1.Remove the packaging and check

Cut and remove the shrink-wrap.

Remove the top protection and the protective

corners. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and

turning the appliance on one rear bottom corner. Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while

raising the handle. Remove the polystyrene cushion (depending on model). Remove the blue protective film from the panel

(depending on model). After unpacking, make sure that the washing

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machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer. Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,

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polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children; they are potentially dangerous.

2.Remove the transport bracket.

The appliance is fitted with transport screws and

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a transport bracket to prevent damage during transport.

you must remove the transport bracket

“Installation/Remove the transport bracket”).

Before using the washing machine

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3.Install the washing machine

Place the appliance on a flat and stable floor surface.

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• Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine is stable and level (see “Installation/Adjust the feet”).

4.Water supply

Connect the water supply inlet hose in

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accordance with the regulations of your local water company (see “Installation/Connect the water inlet hose”). Water supply: Cold water only

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Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connection

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Pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).

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For Great Britain & Ireland only:

Water inlet: hot and cold fill (if available in the

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model).

The warm water inlet temperature must not exceed 60° C.

5.Drain hose

Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it

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over the edge of a sink with the “U” bend (see “Installation/Connect the water drain hose”). If the washing machine is connected to a built-in

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drainage system, ensure the latter is equipped with a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and draining of water (siphoning effect).

6.Electrical connection

Electrical connections must be carried out by a

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qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the current standard safety regulations.

The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are

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given on the rating plate on the rear of the appliance.

The appliance must be connected exclusively by

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means of a socket with an earth connection in accordance with current regulations. The appliance must be earthed by law. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to persons or property deriving directly or indirectly from failure to observe the directions.

Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.

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Before any maintenance on the washing machine

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disconnect it from the mains supply. Access to the mains plug or to disconnection

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from the mains supply via a double-pole switch must be ensured at all times following the installation.

Do not operate the washing machine if it has

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been damaged during transport. Inform the After-Sales Service.

Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out

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by After-Sales Service. The appliance must be connected to an effective

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earthing installation, in compliance with the regulations in force. In particular, appliances installed in premises containing a shower or a bath must be protected by a differential residual current device of at least 30 mA. Earthing the appliance is obligatory under the law. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to persons or property deriving either directly or indirectly from failure to observe the directions above.

The washing machine may only be used in the

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household for the prescribed uses.

Dimensions:

Width: 400 mm Height: 900 mm Depth: 600mm

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FIRST WASH CYCLE

We recommend that the first wash cycle be carried out empty. This will remove any residual water used in the factory checks.

Turn on the tap.

Close the drum flaps.

Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into th e detergent dispenser .

Select a short programme (see programme chart).

Press the

“Start/Pause”

button.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

1.Packing

The packaging materials are 100% recyclable and

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bear the recycling symbol . Adhere to local regulations when disposing of packaging material.

2.Energy saving tips

Achieve the best use of energy, wate r, detergent

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and time by using the recommended maximum load size. Do not exceed the detergent dosages indicated

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in the manufacturer’s instructions. The Eco Ball - a special system in the outlet - will

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prevent detergent loss from the drum to avoid detergent loss into the envir onment. Use “Prewash” for heavily soiled laundry only!

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Save detergent, time, water and energy consumption by not selecting “Prewash” for slight to normally soiled laundry. Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried

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in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash program. Save energy by using a 60°C instead of a 90°C

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wash programme or a 40°C inst ead of a 60°C wash programme. Save energy and time by selecting a high spin

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speed to reduce the water content in laundry before using a tumble dryer (for machines with adjustable spin speed).

3.Disposing of packaging and old appliances

The washing machine is built from reusable

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materials. The washing machine must be disposed of in compliance with current local waste disposal regulations. Before scrapping, cut of the power cable so that

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the washing machine cannot be connected to the mains. Remove detergent from compartment if you

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intend scrapping your appliance.

4.Child safety

Children must not be allowed to play with or in

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the appliance.

5.General recommendations

Do not leave the appliance connected when not

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in use. Turn off the tap. Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance

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switch off the washing machine and disconnect it from the mains supply. To clean the outside of the washing machine, use

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a neutral detergent and a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive detergents.

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Do not attempt to force the door open.

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If necessary, the power cable may be replaced

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with an identical one obtained from our After-Sales Service. The power cable must only be replaced by a qualified technician.

6.EC Declaration of Conformity

This washing machine has been designed,

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constructed and distributed in compliance with the safety requirements of EC Directives: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive

89/336/EEC EMC Directive 93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive

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DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE

Door

Detergent dispenser

Drum flaps

Pump and foreign body trap

After-Sales Service sticker

(behind the foreign body trap cover)

Mobility lever (depending on

model) To move the appliance: pull the

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handle out a little bit by hand and pull it out to the stop with the foot.

Adjustable feet

PREPARATION OF THE WASHING

Sort the laundry

Sort the laundry according to…

• Type of fabric / care label symbol

Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwashed items.

• Colour

Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new coloured items separately.

•Size

Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve efficiency and distribution in the drum.

• Fabric delicacy

Wash delicate articles separately: use a special programme for Pure New Wool , curtains and other delicates. Always remove curtain glides or wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton bag. Use the special program for handwash fabrics. Wash stockings, belts and other small items or articles with hooks (e.g. bras) in special cotton bags for washing machines or in zipped pillow cases.

Empty pockets

Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage your washing machine drum and tub. Fasteners

Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts or ribbons should be tied together.

Stain removal

Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are

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generally removed by the enzyme phase of the programme. To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit

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stains etc. add a stain removi ng ag ent i n dete rgent s dispenser compartment or chlorine bleach in compartment (depending on model ). Particularly stubborn stains should be treated

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before the wash.

Dyeing and bleaching

Products usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent and salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and then the salt directly into the empty drum. Load the laundry only afterwards.

Only use dyes and bleaches recommended for

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washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be

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stained by dyes or bleaches.

Starching

Dissolve/dilute the starch, powder or liquid, in approximately 1 litre water outside of the washing machine in a small container. Load the washing machine, close the drum flaps and pour the dissolved starch directly on the drum. Then close the lid, select the programme “Rinse and Spin” and start.

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Loading the laundry

Opening and closing the drum doors.

Open the drum door flaps by pressing the button and keep

your second hand on the big drum door flap at the same time. Place the items of laundry in the drum one by one without

compressing them. Follow loads recommended in the “programme chart”: overloading will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry.

To close the drum door flaps, please hold both drum door

flaps in the middle again.

Attention: Make sure that the drum door flaps properly locked, so that the button protrudes out beyond the edge of the big drum door flap.

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Loading the laundry

Open the lid.

Open the drum rotating the knob.

Place the items of laundry in the drum one by one

without compressing them. Follow loads recommended in the “programme char t” : ove rload ing will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry.

To close the drum, push down first the front door and

then the rear door (without rotating the knob) till resistance.

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