Whirlpool AWE 8720 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

GB AWE 8720

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Programme

Cotton

Coton

Care

Labels

PROGRAMME CHART

E

B

Normally to heavily soiled bed linen, table linen and underwear, towels, shirts etc. made of cotton
and linen.

For heavily soiled laundry the additional “Prewash” option can be selected as well.

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Type of wash / Notes

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F

A. Temperature Selection Buttons
B. “Programme Sequence” Indicator
C. “Start/Pause” Button
D. “End of Cycle” Indication
E. “Start Delay” Button
F. “Spin Speed Reduction” Button

Max.

load

kg

5,0

Detergents and additives Special Options Tempera-

Pre-

Main

wash

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Softener Bleach Easy

Wash

Yes

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Ironning

Anti-

froissage

When you select an option, the corresponding
indicator lights up, except if the combination of
programme, additional options and temperature is
not possible.

i : option / Yes: dosing required

1)

Do not liquid detergents.

2)

For improved garment care spin speed is restricted

to 1000 rpm in this programme.

3)

For improved garment care spin speed is restricted

to 400 rpm in this programme.

Eco Prewash Intensive

Eco Pré-

lavage

Rinse

Rinçage

Plus

Rinse
Hold

Arrêt Cuve

Pleine

Spin

Speed

Reduction

Essorage Départ

Start

Delay

Différé

ture

°C

Max.

Spin

Speed

rpm

20 to 95 1200

Synthetics

Synthétique

Daily Mixed

Rapid

Chrono

Delicates

Délicat

Handwash

Lavage main

Wool

Laine

Rinse + Spin

Rinçage & Essorage

Spin

Essorage

Gentle Spin

Essorage doux

Drain

Vidange

Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls etc. made of polyester (Diolen, Trevira), polyamide
(Perlon, Nylon) or blends with cotton.

Slightly to normally soiled textiles made of cotton and/or synthetics.

Shortly worn outer clothing made of cotton, polyester, polyamide or blends with cotton.

Curtains and delicate clothing, dresses, skirts, shirts and blouses.

Textiles made of silk, linen, wool and viscose marked as “handwashable”.
This programme (40°C) is tested and approved by The Woolmark Company for handwashable
wool.

If you select “Rinse Hold” do not leave items to soak for too long.

Only woollens with a felt-free finish, labelled with the woolmark and identified as machine
washable.
This programme (40°C) is tested and approved by The Woolmark Company for machine
washable wool.

If you select “Rinse Hold” do not leave items to soak for too long.
Programme for treating the laundry with starch and softener or to moisten the laundry. For delicate

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laundry reduce the spin speed.

Programme to spin cotton or linen laundry intensively with maximum spin speed.

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Programme to spin delicate laundry gently with a restricted spin speed.

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Drain only - no spinning. Alternative method of terminating programme after “Rinse Hold”.

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N.B. This machine is controlled by sensors. Please avoid excessive detergent dosing.

2,0

3,0 – Yes

3,0 – Yes

1,5

1,0 – Yes

1,0 – Yes

5,0 – Yes

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M0503

- tested and approved by The Woolmark Company -

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20 to 30 1200

20 to 40 1000

20 to 40 400

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CONSUMPTION DATA

Programme

Cotton 95 5.0 47** 1.60 2:20
Cotton 60 5.0 45 0.95 2:20

Cotton + Eco *** 60 5.0 45 0.85 2:30

Cotton 40 5.0 45 0.70 2:15
Synthetics 60 2.0 55** 0.80 1:30
Synthetics 40 2.0 50 0.50 1:15

Daily Mixed 40 3.0 45 0.45 1:00

Rapid 30 3.0 35 0.40 0:30

Delicates 40 1.5 50 0.50 0:45

Wool 40 1.0 55 0.60 0:45

Handwash 30 1.0 40 0.40 0:35

Prewash cycle increases programme duration approximately 15 min. Consumption values were measured in normalized conditions in
compliance with standard IEC/EN 60 456. Consumption data in the home may vary with respect to the values in the table in relation to
the water supply pressure and temperature, the load and the type of wash.
* The remaining time indicator can similarly deviate from the values in the table, because it takes into account the household
conditions applicable at that time.
** To reduce the water temperature, some cold water is added at the end of the main wash cycle, before the pump drains the water
out.
*** Reference Programme for Energy Label.

Temperature

selector

(°C)

PREPARATION OF WASH CYCLE

1. Close the drum doors and check that they are properly
locked.

2. Add detergents and additeives into the dispenser to no
more then the “MAX” level mark, as follows:

• Programme with pre and main wash

• Main wash programme without prewash

• Fabric softeners and conditioners

• Chlorine bleach

• Stain remover agents

• Anti-scale agents (if necessary)

3. Turn the programme selector knob to the desired
programme.
The remaining time display shows the duration of the
chosen programme (in hours and minutes) and the
indicator light of the “Start/Pause” button flashes.
The programme sequence and the predefined spin
speed indication corresponding to the selected
programme lights up.
The preselected temperature can be altered by pressing the
“+” or “-” button.

SELECT THE DESIRED OPTION

When you select an option authorized by the
programme, the corresponding indicator lights up,
except if the combination of programme, additional
options and temperature is not possible.

Load

(kg)

Water

(l)

“Easy Ironing” button

• Can be used together with “Cotton”, “Synthetic” and

“Daily Mixed” programmes to make ironing easier.

• Increases the water quantity in rinsing and the clothes
are spun in a softer manner.

“Eco” button

• With a modified temperature profile and a slightly

prolonged washing duration, the optimum combination
of excellent washing result and even lower energy
consumption can be achieved.

“Prewash” button

• Only for heavily soiled loads (for example sand, granular

dirt).

“Intensive Rinse” button

• The amount of wather is increased to ensure a more

intensive rinse.

• This option is particularly suitable for areas with very
soft water, washing baby linen and people with skin
allergies.

“Rinse Hold” button

• The laundry remains in the last rinse water without

progressing to the final spin cycle to avoid creasing
and prevent colours from fading.

• This option is particularly recommended for the
“Synthetic”, “Delicate” and “Daily Mixed” programmes.

• This function is particularly useful if you want to
postpone spinning to a later time, or if you want to
drain only.
Note: The programme with “Rinse Hold” stops when the
“Rinse Hold” indicator light flashes on the “Programme
Sequence Indicator”.

Energy

(kWh)

Approx. Programme

(hours : minutes)*

Duration

Appliance in “Rinse Hold”:

• Press the “Rinse Hold” button again: the programme

will terminate automatically with the selected spin
cycle.

• If you do not wish to spin the clothes, turn the
programme selector knob to the “Drain” programme
and press the “Start/Pause” button again.

“Spin Speed Reduction” button

• Every programme has an automatically allocated

maximum spin speed.

• Press the button to set another spin speed.

• If the spin speed “0” is selected, the final spin is

cancelled, but not the intermediate spins. The
programme ends with a drain cycle.

START DELAY

The “Start Delay” button allows the user to run the machine
at this convencience, for example at night when electricity
is cheaper.

• Select programme, temperature and options.

• Press the “Start Delay” button several times to select

the delay time by 1 to 19 hours.

• Press the “Start/Pause” button. The indicator light of
the “Start/Pause” button lights up and the lamp of
the “Start Delay” button flashes.

• The time delay indication disappears when the
programme starts and is replaced by the remaining
time.

• The number of hours preselected can be reduced later
by pressing the “Start Delay” button again.

To cancel the “Start Delay ” option

• Turn the programme selector to the “ “ position.

• Reselect the desired programme and options and press
the “Start/Pause” button.

PROGRAMME START

Turn on the tap and press the “Start/Pause” button.
The indicator light of the “Start/Pause” button lights up.
The indicator lamp shows the sequence reached by the
programme. After starting the programme, the programme
sequence indicator signals the Wash, Rinse and Spin phases.
Note: If there is a power interruption or if the appliance is
disconnected during the cycle, the programme will run again
from the point where it was interrupted.

LID LOCK

For safety reasons, the lid is locked during certain phases of
the cycle. At the end of the cycle or during an interruption,
the lid unlocks automatically after about 1 minute.

END OF WASH CYCLE

• The remaining time is on “0:00” and the “End” lamp

lights up.

1. Turn the programme selector to the “ “ position.

2. Turn the tap off.

3. Open the lid and the drum doors and unload the
machine.

CHANGE THE PROGRAMME OR OPTIONS
DURING THE CYCLE

1. Select the new programme using the programme
selector. If necessary, select the additional options and
the spin speed. The luminous indicator of the “Start/
Pause” button flashes.
Note: the “Start Delay” and “Prewash” options cannot
be selected after a programme change.

2. Press the “Start/Pause” button. The new programme
selected continues at the same position where the
previous programme was interrupted.

Note: Do not add detergent for this programme.

PAUSE/INTERRUPT A PROGRAMME

If, for any reason, you wish to interrupt the programme for a
certain time and continue it later:

1. Press the “Start/Pause” button. The light flashes.

2. After the desired pause, press again on the “Start/

Pause” button.

CANCEL PROGRAMME

1. Set the programme selector to “Drain”.

2. Press the “Start/Pause”, button to start the “Drain”
programme.

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