Whirlpool AWG 269 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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How to use the washing machine

To remove any residual water used in testing by the manufacturer, we recommend that you carry out a short wash cycle without laundry.
Open the tap. Close the door. Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser.
Select a short wash programme (see programme chart). Press the ”Start/On Off” button (depends on model).

Sort the laundry Sort the laundry according to:

Fabric type / care label symbol

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

Colours

Separate coloured and white articles. Wash new coloured articles separately.

Size

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

Delicates

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

Prepare the laundry

Open the door

Load the laundry

and close the door

Choose and

measure out the

detergent and

additives

Empty all pockets

Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage your laundry and the appliance drum.

Closures

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

Stain removal

Blood, milk, egg etc. are generally removed by the enzyme phase of the programme.
To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit stains etc. add a stain removing agent in detergent dispenser

or chlorine bleach in compartment (depending on model). Particularly stubborn stains can be treated

with stain remover before the wash.

Dyeing and Bleaching

Commercially available products usually consist of a 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. Use exclusively
dyes and bleaches recommended for washing machines. Follow the Manufacturer’s instructions. Plastic and
rubber components of the machine can be stained by dyes. Make sure that all zips are closed and pockets are
empty. Make sure there are no cigarette lighters among the items. Turn the items of clothing inside out.

To open the door pull the handle.

For optimal washing results, place items loosely into the washing machine. Close the door.

The type of detergent depends on:

The type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicates, wool - when washing woollens remember to use a detergent
suitable for woollens), the colour, the washing temperature, the degree and type of soiling.

Dosage

Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent pack. For the water hardness in your area, you can
request information from the water company. Soft water requires less detergent than hard water (refer to the
water hardness table in the operating instructions).

Switch on the

washing machine

and select the

programme

Select the desired

special options

Switch on the

appliance

Programme end –

Unload the laundry

Switch off the

appliance

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To select the programme, turn the knob. To switch on the washing machine, press the “ON/OFF” button.

Select an option by pressing the corresponding button. Press the button again to cancel the option.

Open the tap and press the “ON/OFF” button.

At the end of the programme the programme selector moves to the “Stop” position”. To unload the machine
wait for the door to unlock (approx. 3 minutes). Switch off the appliance, open the door and unload the washing.

Close the tap and press the “ON/OFF” button”.
Do not fully close the door but leave it ajar to allow the drum to dry out.

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Programme

selector

knob

1

2

Programme

Cotton with

prewash

Cotton

Care

Labels

Type of wash/Notes

Heavily soiled, long wearing and temperature stable
textiles in cotton and linen (bed linen, table linen,
underwear, shirts etc.).

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

Detergent and Additives Options Tem pe ratu r e

Max.

Pre-

Main

Fabric

Load

wash

Kg

5.0 Yes Yes

5.0 — Yes

wash

Intensive

Softener

LL

LL

rinse

Rinse
Hold

—

—

No spin Half

Load

LL

LL

Selector

°C

Max. 90°

Max. 90°

3

4
A
B
C

5

6

7

8

A
B

D

* Programmes in conformity with EN 60456.

Coloured

Cotton

Cotton Rapid

Rinses — Rinse programme, ending with a spin cycle. 2.5 — —

Special rinse for

cotton wash

Drain + Spin —

Synthetics with

prewash

Synthetics

Delicates

Wool

Rinses — Rinse programme, ending with a spin cycle. 2.5 — —

Special rinse for
synthetic fabrics

Drain + Spin

for wool

Average to heavily soiled, long wearing and
temperature stable textiles in cotton and linen.

Slightly soiled bed linen, table linen and underwear,
towels, shirts etc. made of cotton and linen.

Programme for treating wash with starch or softener.

—

The programme ends with a long spin cycle.
Drain, with final spin. Alternative method for unloading

laundry earlier.

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

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

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

Only machine washable woollens with pure new
wool label.

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

Programme for treating wash with starch or softener.

—

The programme ends with a long spin cycle.
Drain, with final spin. Alternative method for

—

terminating the “Synthetics”, “Delicates” and “Wool”
programme and unload the laundry earlier.

5.0 — Yes

5.0 — Yes

5.0 — —

5.0 — — — — —

2.5 Yes Yes

2.5 — Yes

1.5 — Yes

1.0 — Yes

2.5 — —

1.0 — — — — —

LL

——

L

—

L

——

L

—

L

—

L

—

L

—

L

—

L

—

L

—

LL

LL

LL

——

——

L

——

L

LL L

LL L

LL

LL

LL

LL

—Max. 45°

—Max. 40°

——

——

——

L

Max. 60°

Max. 45°

Max. 60°

Max. 60°

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