Whirlpool AWF70MD(WS1FPAA) INSTRUCTION FOR USE
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Washing machine
User guide
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Product Information
It is important to keep this manual in a safe place (for your record).
Date of purchase
Dealer/Retailer
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Model No.
N.B. To find information on model numbers and serial numbers, look on the right inside edge of the
washing machine door.
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CONTENTS
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
DOOR
CHILD SAFETY
BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE
PREPARING THE WASH
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
REMOVING THE FILTER
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
TRANSPORT/HANDLING
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1. Remove the packaging and check
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
Check that the accessories and supplied parts are all
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present
Keep the packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene
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parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as they are
potentially dangerous
2. Remove the transport bolts
The washing machine is fitted with a transport bolts
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to avoid any possible damage to the interior during
transport. Before using the washing machine, it is
imperative that the transport bolts are removed
3. Install the washing machine
Remove the protective foil from the control panel
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Move the appliance without lifting it by the worktop
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Install the appliance on a solid and level floor
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surface, preferably in a corner of the room
Make sure that all four feet are resting firmly on the
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floor and check that the appliance is perfectly level
(use a spirit level)
4. Water inlet
Connect the water supply inlet hose in accordance
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with regulations of your local water company
Water inlet: Hot and cold water
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Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connection
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Water pressure
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(flow pressure):
5. Drain hose
Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it
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over the edge of a sink by means of the “U” bend
supplied
If the washing machine is connected to a built-in
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pumping out system, ensure that the latter is
equipped with a vent to avoid simultaneous loading
and draining of water (siphoning effect)
100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar)
6. Electrical connections
Electrical connections must be carried out by a
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qualified technician in compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and local safety
regulations
Data concerning voltage, consumption and fuses are
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located on the inside of the appliance door
The appliance must be connected to the mains
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exclusively by means of a socket with an earth
connection in accordance with established
regulations. The washing machine must be earthed
by law. The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage to property or injury to persons or animals
due to non-compliance with the directions given
above
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 from
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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 been
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damaged during transport. Inform the After-Sales
Service
Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out by
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After-Sales Service
The washing machine must only be used in the
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household for the prescribed uses
Minimum housing dimensions:
Width: 600 mm
Height: 825 mm
Depth: 600 mm
CAUTION:
extension set or an electrical portable outlet
device, the cord extension set or electrical portable
outlet device must be positioned so that it is not
subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.
The appliance is to be connected to the water
mains using new hose-sets. Old hose-sets should
not be reused.
If this appliance is supplied from a cord
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Packaging
The packaging is 100% recyclable and is marked with
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the recycling symbol. Adhere to current local
regulations when disposing of packaging material
2. Disposing of packaging and old washing
machines
This appliance is marked according to the European
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directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product, or on the
documents accompanying the product, indicates
that this appliance may not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product
The washing machine is built from reusable
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materials. It must be disposed of in compliance with
current local waste disposal regulations
Before scrapping, remove all detergent residues
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and cut off the power cable so that the washing
machine is made unusable
3. General recommendations
The appliance is not intended for use by young
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children or infirm persons without supervision
Young children should be supervised to ensure that
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they do not play with the appliance or they do not
climb into the drum (see also the following page
chapter “Child Safety”)
Do not leave the washing machine connected when
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not in use
Turn off the tap
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Before any cleaning and maintenance switch off the
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machine or disconnect it from the mains
Clean the outside of the washing machine with a
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damp cloth. Do not use abrasive detergents
Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step
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If necessary, the power cable may be replaced with
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an identical one obtained from our After-Sales
Service. The power cable must only be replaced by
a qualified technician
4. EC Declaration of Conformity
This appliance complies with the EC Directives:
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
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89/336/EEC EMC Directive
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93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive
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DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
Worktop
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Control panel
2.
Detergent dispenser
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After-Service sticker
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(inside door)
Door
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Child safety (inside door)
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Compartment door
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Filter (inside compartment
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door)
Plinth
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Adjustable feet.
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DOOR
To open the door of the appliance (depending on model):
pull the handle. Close the door with light force, it will lock home audibly.
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Or:
hold the door handle, press the inside handle and pull the door up. Close it with light force, it will lock home
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audibly.
CHILD SAFETY
To secure the appliance against improper use turn the plastic screw on the
interior of the door. To do this, use the thick rounded corner of the
coloured insert from the detergent dispenser or a coin:
Slot vertical: the door will not lock
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Slot horizontal: the door can be locked again
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