Whirlpool AWO 10961 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
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CONTENTS
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
DOOR
CHILD SAFETY (IF AVAILABLE)
BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE
PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
REMOVING THE FILTER
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER SALES SERVICE
ACCESSORIES
TRANSPORT / HANDLING
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BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Removing the packaging and inspection
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
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all present
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
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polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,
as they are potentially dangerous
2.Remove the transport bolts
The washing machine is fitted with transport
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bolts to avoid any possible damage to the interior
during transport. Before using the machine, it is
imperative that the transport bolts are removed
3.Install the washing machine
Remove the protective film from the control
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panel
Move the appliance without lifting it by the
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worktop
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 stable and resting
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on the floor and then check that the washing
machine is perfectly level (use a spirit level).
4.Water inlet
Connect the water supply inlet hose in
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accordance with the regulations of your local
water company
Water inlet: Cold water only
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Water tap: 3/4” threaded hose
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connector
Water pressure
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(flow pressure): 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
5.Drain
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 an
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integrated drainage system, ensure the latter is
equipped with a vent to avoid simultaneous
loading and draining of water (siphoning effect)
6.Electrical connection
Electrical connections must be carried out by a
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qualified technician in compliance with the
manufacturer's instructions and current standard
safety regulations
Data regarding voltage, power consumption and
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protection requirements is given on the inside of
the door.
The appliance must be connected to the mains by
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means of a socket with an earth connection in
accordance with current 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 multiple sockets
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Before any maintenance on the washing machine
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disconnect it from the mains supply
After installation, access to the mains plug or to
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disconnection from mains supply must be
ensured at all times via a double-pole switch
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 appliance 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
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Packaging
The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and
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marked with the recycling symbol . Adhere
to current local regulations when disposing of
packaging material
2.Disposing of packaging and scrapping
old washing machines
This appliance is marked according to the
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European 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
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residues and cut off the power cable so that the
washing machine is made unusable
3.General recommendations
Do not leave the appliance plugged in when not
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in use
Turn off the tap
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Before any cleaning and maintenance switch off
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the 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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Children must not be allowed to play with the
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washing machine or to climb into the drum (see
also the following page chapter “Child Safety”)
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
4.EC Declaration of Conformity
The appliance conforms to the following
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European Standards:
Low voltage directive 73/23/EEC
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive
93/68/EC CE Marking Directive.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
Worktop
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Control panel
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Detergent dispenser
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Service plate
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(inside the door)
Door
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Child safety device (if provided,
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inside the door)
Filter (behind cover)
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Plinth
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Adjustable feet
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DOOR
To open the door, hold the door handle, press the inside handle and pull the
door. Close the door by pressing it without excessive force until it clicks shut.
CHILD SAFETY (IF AVAILABLE)
To protect 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 - normal position: the door can be locked
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again
BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE
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.
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Close the door.
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Pour a little detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent compartment .
3.
Select and start a short programme (see quick reference guide).
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