Whirlpool AWM 9100/GH, AWM 9100 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE

DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE

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

“Installation/Remove the transit bolts”).

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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: use hot and cold water

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Tap: 3/4” BSP threaded hose

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connection

Pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).

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Temperature: the warm water inlet

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temperature must not exceed 60°C

5.Drain hose

Connect the drain hose to the stand pipe, or

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ventilated siphon, 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 machine

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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. This product is suitable for both domestic and

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Semi professional use, and is guaranteed for 24 months parts and labour for normal use. Semi Professional use is defined as suitable for use in small to medium sized establishments such as Care & Nursing homes, Hairdressers, sheltered accomodation, Pubs, boarding houses, health leisure & Sport clubs, vets & Stables etc. In larger establishments you may need a full commercial model, please always check with your supplier who will advise on the correct product for your particular application. Both the Heavy Duty and Semi Professional models comply with the UK Care Standard Act 2000 (CSA) Standard 26. The warranty will not apply if the product is being used in excess of these guidelines.

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 taps.

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”

button.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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 cut

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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.Safety

This 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 they do not play with the appliance.

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 the

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

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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 After-Sales 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

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

Door lock

After the programme has started, the door is locked and approx. 0.5 l 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 can not be opened in all stages of the wash cycle, e.g. when the water is very hot or above the door level, or when the machine is spinning. If you still have an urgent need to open the machine, do not remove the plug, press the “Pause/Cancel” button twice. The water will be pumped out and the door can then be opened.

Add a garment

After programme start and while the “Add a garment” lamp is on you can still add a garment. Press “Pause/Cancel” button once. After few seconds the door will be unlocked and you can add the item. Close the door and press the “Start” button again. The programme will run again from the point where it was interrupted.

Locking controls

You can prevent other people turning the machine on by disabling the controls. To do this, simply PRESS and HOLD the “Drain/Spin” button for 3 seconds. The “Controls Locked” status indicator lights up. To switch off the lock at any time, PRESS the “Drain/Spin” button AGAIN and HOLD for 3 seconds.

Child lock screw (inside the door)

Activating the child lock

Open the door.

Using a coin or 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

Using a coin or the insert from the detergent dispenser, return th e sc r ew to it s o ri gi na l p os i tio n.

The door can now be shut.

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