Whirlpool AWM 8000 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE CHILD LOCK DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES 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

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 dealer.

Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,

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polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, since it is a possible source of danger.

2.Remove the transit bolts

The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to

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prevent internal damage during transport.

Before using the washing machine you must remove the transit bolts

Remove the transit bolts”).

(see “Installation/

3.Install the washing machine

Install the appliance on a solid and level floor

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surface. In the case of a yielding sub-floor, the appliance should be installed in the corner of a room.

Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine is

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stable and level on the floor (see “Installation/ Adjust the feet”).

4.Water inlet

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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5.Drain hose

Connect the drain hose to the ventilated siphon

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or hook it over the edge of a sink by means of the “U” bend (see “Installation/Connect the water drain hose”).

6.Electrical connections

Electrical connections must be carried out by a

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qualified electrician in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations.

Voltage information, power consumption and

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electrical fusing data are supplied on the front panel behind the door frame.

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 appliance must be earthed by law. The manufacturer declines all liability for possible damage to property or injury to persons or pets deriving from failure to observe the a/m directions.

Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.

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Before any maintenance on the washing

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machine disconnect the power plug or switch off the power supply.

Access to the mains plug or to disconnection

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from 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 washing machine must only be used in the

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household for the prescribed uses.

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FIRST WASH CYCLE

We recommend that the first wash cycle be made without laundry. This will remove any residual water used by the manufacturer in testing your washing machine.

Turn on the tap.

Close the appliance 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/Pause”

button.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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1.Packaging

The packaging is 100% recyclable and is marked

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

2.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, pull out the mains plug and

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cut off the power cable so that the washing machine becomes unusable.

The detergent residues should also be removed

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from the detergent dispenser, the drum, the water drain hose and pump before the washing machine is scrapped. The detergent residues might otherwise get into the groundwater during the disposal process and contaminate it.

3.Child safety

The appliance must not be operated by children.

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Children must not be allowed to play with the washing machine, to climb into the drum, to handle the pedestal drawer or its content.

4.General recommendations

Never leave the appliance switched on

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unnecessarily. Turn off the tap. Before any cleaning and maintenance pull out

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the mains plug or switch off the power supply. To clean the outside of the washing machine,

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

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Never 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 AfterSales Service. The power cable must only be replaced by a qualified technician.

5.EC Declaration of Conformity

This washing machine has been designed,

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constructed and distributed in compliance with EC safety requirements: 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

Worktop

Control panel

Detergent dispenser

After-Sales Service sticker (on

the front panel behind the door frame)

Door

Door handle

To open the door pull the handle

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Close the door by pushing it

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firmly (the lock will click into place)

Adjustable feet

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CHILD LOCK

We are pleased that you have chosen our washing machine with the extra-large capacity drum and wide door. They may also appeal to your young children, so we have taken special measures to protect youngsters who decide to play in or around the machine. These measures are intended to help busy parents, but remember that children should never play with the machine, whether it is running or not.

Door Opening

The door has NO special interlock, so it can be opened from inside without much force by a small child if the machine is not in operation. If the machine is switched on, the door is locked so that hot water or laundry cannot be thrown out.

Door lock

After the programme has started, the door is locked and approx. 0.5 l of water is rinsed into the drum. The door is then unlocked for a few seconds and subsequently locked until the end of the programme. The “Door Locked” warning light goes on if the door is locked. If the door has to be opened during a programme, press the

indicator flashes. The door can now be opened. The machine can be started again by shutting

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the door and pressing the The door can never be opened in certain stages of the wash cycle, e.g. when the water is very hot or could run out. In these cases the door remains locked and the “Door Locked” warning light goes on again after the machine, do not pull the plug out but press the “Reset” button. This drains all the water out, and the door can then be opened.

“Start/Pause”

button has been pressed. If you still have an urgent need to open the

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button. The “Door Locked” warning light goes out and the

button.

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Child lock Button

You can prevent children turning the machine on by disabling the controls. To do this, simply PRESS and HOLD the “Child Lock” button for 5 seconds. An indicator light will come on and all controls will be disabled. Only the programme selector knob can be turned, so that the machine can be stopped immediately in an emergency. To do this, turn the knob to the “ ” position. If the machine was already running a programme when the “Child Lock” was set, the programme will continue normally to the end, but it will be impossible to make any changes to the programme. If the machine is switched off after pressing the “Child Lock” button, it will be impossible to start another program me. If the programme selector knob is then turned to a programme position, the “Child Lock” indicator light flashes briefly indicating that it is activated. To switch off the lock at any time, PRESS the “Child Lock” button AGAIN and HOLD for 5 seconds.

Child lock screws (inside the door)

Activating the child lock

Open the door.

Using the insert from the detergent dispenser, turn the plastic screw underneath the handle anti-

clockwise by about 180°. The screw now protrudes somewhat and the door cannot be closed.

Deactivating the child lock

Use the detergent dispenser insert to return the screw to its original position. The door can now

be shut.

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