Whirlpool AWM 019, AWM 021, AWM 022, AWM 023/3 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

GB QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

THE FIRST TIME THE APPLIANCE IS USED:

• FOLLOW THE "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

• REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

• First wash cycle without laundry:

Turn on the tap(s).

Close the appliance door.

Pour a small amount of detergent (about 100 ml) into the detergent dispenser .

Select a short program (see program chart).

The Power On led lights up to indicate that the machine is switched on.

Hold down the "Start" button for about 1 second.

This initial cycle serves to eliminate any water remaining after your appliance was tested at the factory.

NORMAL DAILY USE:

Turn on the tap(s).

Sort the wash according to fabric type and colour and load the appliance.

Close the door.

Put in detergent and any additives you intend to use.

Select the programme, the temperature and any special options required.

The indicator above the "Start"-button flashes.

Hold down the "Start"-button for about 1 second.

IMPORTANT: During the first 15 minutes of the Cotton and Synthetic programmes (both without prewash) the

door can be opened for adding laundry. This is not possible if "Quick wash / Rapid" is selected.

CONTENTS GB

APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORT / HANDLING PREPARING THE WASH DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

DYEING AND BLEACHING SELECTING THE PROGRAMME/ STARTING THE

PROGRAMME SPECIAL OPTIONS REMAINING TIME / PROGRAMME SEQUENCE

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INDICATOR DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END PROGRAMME RESELECTION / INTERRUPTING THE

PROGRAMME REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHILD SAFETY AUTOMATIC SAFETY FUNCTIONS / FAULTS

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AFTER SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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33+34

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APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES

Worktop

Control panel

Detergent dispenser

After Sales Service sticker (inside door)

Door

Door handle

To open the door press the button on the inside of the handle and pull

Close the door by pushing it firmly (the lock will click into place)

Child safety (inside door)

Filter (behind cover)

Residual water drain (depending on model)

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

• Packing

The packing material is 100% recyclable a s indicated by the recycling symbol.

• Appliance

The appliance is built from recyclable materials. If you decide to scrap the appliance ensure you observe local waste disposal bylaws. Before scrapping, pull out the plug and cut off the power cable so the appliance cannot be connected to the mains.

• Environmental tips

If possible, always wash with a full load

(depending on the programme) to save water and electricity.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Use the appliance only for domestic washin g

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and for its intended application.

For a lightly to averagely soiled laundry, use

a programme without a prewash cycle. Use low temperatures or short programmes

for lightly soiled laundry. Press the "Saving half load/lightly soiled"

button (depending on model) when washing small loads, and reduce the amount of detergent.

If you intend to dry the washing in a dryer,

select maximum spin speed (depending o n the selected programme) to reduce the electricity consumption of the dryer.

Do not exceed the detergent doses indicated

in the Manufacturer’s instructions. Use stain removal products or bleach only

when strictly necessary.

Do not attempt to force the door open.

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Ensure the installation and elec tric al a nd

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water connections have been made in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions and in observance of local safe ty regulations (refer to "Installation instructions").

Before cleaning or maintaining the appliance ,

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switch it off or unplug it.

When the appliance is not in use unplug it and

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turn off the tap(s).

TRANSPORT / HANDLING

Unplug the appliance.

Turn off the tap(s).

Remove the water supply and drain hose.

Do not allow children to play with the

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appliance or enter the drum. Do not rest any weight on the door.

Packing materials can be dangerous for

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children: keep all packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of their reach.

The appliance conforms to Europea n s af et y

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regulations and to Directive n. 93/68/EEC and standard EN 60555.

Eliminate all water from the hoses and from

the appliance (see "Draining residual water").

Fit the transit bolts (obligatory)

(see "Installation instructions").

PREPARING THE WASH

1. Sort the laundry according to…

• Type of fabric / care label symbol

Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthet ics, woo l.

• Colour

Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new coloured items separately.

• Size

Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficiency and distribute the load more evenly inside the drum.

• Fabric delicacy

Wash delicate articles separately: use a special programme for Pure New Wool , curtai ns and

other delicates. Always remove curtain glides or wash curtains with the glides inside a cotto n bag. Only wash fabrics that are suitable for machine washing. Wash stockings, belts and other small items or articles with hooks (e.g. bras ) in special cotton bags for washing machines or in zipped p ill ow ca ses .

2. Empty pockets

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

3. 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 removing agent in det ergent dispenser compartment . Particularly stubborn stains should be treated

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before the wash.

LOADING THE LAUNDRY

Open the door.

Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum.

Close the door.

RECOMMENDED LOADS

See separate programme chart.

Overloading will result in unsatisfact ory washing

Note:

results and creased laundry.

DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT

The type of detergent depends o n:

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type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool) Note: use only specific detergents f or wool .

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colour

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washing temperature

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degree and type of soiling

Notes:

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Whitish residues on dark fabrics are ca used by insoluble water softeners used i n mod ern phosphate-free powder detergents. If you notice this problem, sha ke or b rush t he affected items or use a liquid d et ergent .

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Keep detergents and additiv es in a d ry p l a ce and out of reach of children.

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Use only detergents and addi tives specificall y produced for domestic washing machi nes .

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If you use water softeners, de sc aling agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure they are suitable for washing machine use.

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Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine, etc.). Do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids.

WATER HARDNESS

Water hardness

class

1 2 3 4

Characteristics German scale

soft

average

hard

very hard

DOSAGE

Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in relation to

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the degree and type of soiling

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the size of the load

full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions

half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load

minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount used for a full load

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water hardness in your area (ask for information from your water company): soft water requires less detergent than hard wa ter.

Notes:

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Too much detergent can result in excess fo am formation, which reduces washing eff ici en cy. If the appliance detects exces sive foam it may prevent spinning.

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The laundry will become grey if you use too little detergent. Too littl e det erg ent w ill a lso lead to increased scale deposi ts on t he heating element and drum.

°dH

0-7

7-14

14-21

over 21

French scale

°fH

0-12 12-25 25-37

over 37

Clarke scale

°eH

0-9

9-17

17-26

over 26

Adjust the water hardness level pointer in the detergent dispens er in accord ance wit h the hardnes s of the water in your area. Move the pointer sideways to the required positi on.

ADDING DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

Pull out the detergent dispenser.

Add the detergent

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Programmes with pre and main wash

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Programmes without prewash, main wash only When using liquid detergent, remove the coloured insert and fit it in compartment . The graduated scale on the insert make s dosing easier.

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Fabric softeners, etc. (no more than the "max" mark)

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Stain remover agents

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Anti-scale agents (water hardness 4)

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Starch (dissolved in water)

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