Whirlpool AWO 946 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
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GB PROGRAMME CHART
A. “Door open” indication
This washing machine is equipped with
automatic safety functions which detect and
diagnose faults at an early stage and react
appropriately, e.g.:
B. “Service” indication
C. “Water tap closed” indication
D. “Clean pump” indication
C
D
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E. Programme selector
F. “Start (Pause)” button
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B
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G. “Spin” button
H. Programme sequence indicator (over
the line) and Start delay indicators
(under the line)
I. “Reset” button
J. “Start delay” button
Programme
Cotton
60 - 95 °C
Cotton
40 °C
SuperEco
60 °C
Synthetics
30 - 40 - 60 °C
Delicates
30 - 40 °C
Daily load
40 °C
Quick wash
30 °C
Wool
Cold - 40 °C
Handwash
40 °C
Lingerie
30 °C
Rinse & Spin
60 - 95 °C
40 °C
60 °C
30 - 40 - 60 °C
30 - 40 °C
40 °C
30 °C
- 40 °C
40 °C
30 °C
Care
Labels
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Max.
Load
kg
- Respect the manufacturer's recommendations on the care label.
6.0
Normally to heavily soiled bed linen, table linen and underwear, towels, shirts etc. made of cotton
and linen.
5.0
Normally to heavily soiled and robust bed linen, table linen and underwear , towels, shirts etc. made
of cotton and linen.
Offers highest economy in energy consumption by prolonged washing duration. Ideal to be run overnight to
6.0
additionally profit from the more favourable energy rates. To avoid noise of spinning at night, set spin speed to
“0” and start spin programme in the morning, or define programme start with “Start Delay” accordingly.
Normally soiled blouses, shirts, overalls etc. made of polyester (Diolen, Trevira), polyamide
2.5
(Perlon, Nylon) or blends with cotton.
Curtains and delicate clothing, dresses skirts, shirts and blouses.
1.5
Slightly to normally soiled textiles made of cotton and/or synthetics.
3.0
Shortly worn outer clothing made of cotton, polyester, polyamide and blends with cotton.
3.0
Only woollens, labelled with the Woolmark and identified as machine washable.
1.0
This programme (40°C) is tested and approved by The Woolmark Company for machine washable wool.
Textiles made of linen, silk, wool and viscose marked as “handwashable”.
1.0
This programme (40°C) is tested and approved by The W oolmark Company for handw ashable wool.
This programme is particularly suitable to treat delicate lingerie (use of a laundry net strongly
1.0
recommended).
Same as the last rinse and the final spin in the “Cotton” programme.
6.0
Type of wash/Notes
Detergents and additives Special options
Pre-
Main
wash
wash
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Softener Start
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Pre-
wash
Eco Intensive
delay
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rinse
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Easy
ironing
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Rinse
hold
Spin
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Max.
Spin
Speed
rpm
max.
max.
1000
1000
max.
max.
1000
400
400
max.
1)
1)
1)
1)
1)
Spin
Drain
optional / Yes : dosing required
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1)
For improved garment care, spin speed is restricted in these programmes.
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6.0
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In this programme spinning is intensive. Same as the spin cycle in the “Cotton” programme.
The water is drained out only without any spinning.
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CONSUMPTION DATA
Programme
Cotton 95 6.0 59
Cotton 60 6.0 49
Cotton with “Eco”
Cotton 40 5.0 56 0.70 2:00
SuperEco 60 6.0 51 0.72 4:00
Synthetics 60 2.5 50
Synthetics 40 2.5 46 0.50 1:20
Delicates 30 1.5 60 0.50 0:45
Daily load 40 3.0 41 0.50 1:00
Quick wash 30 3.0 41 0.40 0:30
Wool 40 1.0 60 0.50 0:45
Handwash 40 1.0 45 0.50 0:40
Consumption values were measured in normalized conditions in compliance with Standard IEC/EN 60 456. Consumption data in the home may vary with respect
to the values in the table in relation to the water supply pressure and temperature, the load and the type of wash.
* To reduce the water temperature, some cold water is added at the end of the main wash cycle, before the pump drains the water out.
** Reference Programme for Energy Label.
Lingerie 30 1.0 45 0.40 0:36
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Tem pe rat ur e
(°C)
60 6.0 49 0.78 4:00
ADD DETERGENTS, CLOSE THE DOOR
AND SELECT THE PROGRAMME
Add detergent as indicated on the front page and as described in
your Instructions for Use.
Close the door and turn the programme selector to the desired
programme and temperature. The indication lamp next to the
“Start (Pause)”
button blinks.
SELECT ANY DESIRED OPTION
Push the button(s) of any option(s) desired - the respective
indication lights up.
When the combination of programme and additional option(s) is
not possible, the indication lights switch off automatically.
Unsuitable combinations of options are deselected automatically.
“Prewash” button
• Only for heavily soiled loads (for example sand, granular dirt)
sensible. Increases the cycle time by approximately 15 min.
• Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash when activating
the “Prewash” option.
“Eco” button
• With a modified temperature profile and a prolonged wash
duration, the optimum combination of good wash result and
lower energy consumption is achieved.
“Intensive rinse” button
• More water is added and rinse cycle is prolonged.
• This option is particularly suitable for areas with very soft
water, washing baby linen and helps people with allergies.
Load
(kg)
Water
“Easy ironing” button
• Reduces creasing by an increased water quantity and a very
“Rinse hold” button
• The laundry remains in the last rinse water without
• This option is particularly recommended for the programmes
• It is particularly useful if you want to postpone spinning to a
• If you select “Rinse hold” do not leave the laundry items to
Terminate the “Rinse hold” option :
• Press the
• If you do not wish to spin the clothes, turn the programme
“Spin” button
• Every programme has a predefined spin speed.
• Press the button to set another spin speed.
Energy
(l)
(kWh)
1.90 2:00
*
1.02 2:20
0.80 1:35
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gentle spin.
progressing to the final spin cycle to avoid creasing and prevent
colours from changing.
“Synthetics”, “Daily load” and “Delicates”.
later time, or if you want to drain only.
soak for too long.
The programme stops to “Rinse hold” at the time the
Note:
“Rinse hold” light in the programme sequence indication is on. The
indication lamp next to the
“Start (Pause)”
terminate automatically with the final spin cycle for the present
wash programme.
selector to the “Drain” programme and press the
button .
(Pause)”
Approx. Programme Duration
(hours : minutes)
“Start (Pause)”
button . The programme will
button blinks.
“Start
• If spin speed “0” is selected, the final spinning is cancelled but
intermediate spin peaks remain during rinse. The water is
drained out only.
START DELAY
The “Start delay” allows to run the machine at the consumer’s
convenience, for example at night when electricity is cheaper. Do
not use liquid detergent when activating the start delay.
• Select programme, temperature and options.
• Press the “Start delay” button to select the delay time by 1, 3,
6, 9 or 12 hours.
•Press the
• When the programme starts, the start delay indicator light
• After the
To cancel the “Start delay”
...before you press the “Start (Pause)” button:
• Turn the programme selector to another position or press the
...after having pressed the “Start (Pause)” button:
•Press the
“Start (Pause)”
The “Start delay” indication blinks and the countdown of the
delay time begins.
goes off and is replaced by the programme sequence
indication.
“Start (Pause)”
number of hours preselected can be reduced by pressing again
the “Start delay” button.
button .
“Reset”
“Reset”
start delay indicator light goes off.
button .
button has been pressed, the
button for at least 3 seconds - the
PROGR AMME START
Open the tap and press the
indication lamp next to the
The programme sequence indicator shows the current programme
phase, running from left to right through Wash, Rinse, Spin/Drain.
• When the programme phase is finished, the corresponding
indication goes off.
“Start (Pause)”
“Start (Pause)”
button . The
button lights up.
“DOOR OPEN” INDICATION
Before starting and after end of a programme, the lamp lights to show
that the door can be opened. As long as a wash programme is running,
the door remains locked and must on no account be forced open. In
case you have an urgent need to open it during a running programme,
refer to “Reset a running programme before the end”.
RED INDICATIONS
“Service”
Lighting up of the “Service” indication can be caused by a fault in an
electrical component. Refer to the “Troubleshooting Guide” in
your Instructions for Use. If the fault persists, contact our After
Sales Service.
“Water tap closed”
The appliance has no or insufficient water supply. Open the water
tap. If the indication still lights up, refer to the “Troubleshooting
Guide” in the Instructions for Use.
“Clean pump”
Waste water is not pumped out. Check whether the drain hose is
kinked or the filter must be cleaned. In the latter case refer to the
Instructions for Use (“Removing the Filter”).
PROGRAMME END
• All the lights of the programme sequence indicator are off,
and the “Door open” indication lights up.
1. Turn the programme selector to the “Off/O” position.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Open the door and unload the machine.
4. Leave the door ajar to allow the drum to dry.
CHANGE PROGRAMME AND/OR OPTIONS
AFTER PROGRAMME START
1. Press the
2. Select the new programme (with temperature), any options
3. Press the
“Start (Pause)”
programme. The light blinks.
and another spin speed if you want.
“Start (Pause)”
programme continues at the same position where the
previous programme was interrupted. Do not add detergent
for this programme.
button to pause the
button again. The new
RESET A RUNNING PROGRAMME BEFORE
THE END
The
•Press the
button cancels a programme before the end.
“Reset”
button for at least 3 seconds. The water
“Reset”
is drained out. It may last a while until the door can be opened.
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