Whirlpool AWO D6727 User Manual

CONTENTS

DEFINITION OF USE BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR CHILD SAFETY 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 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

DEFINITION OF USE

This washing machine is exclusively destined to wash machine washable laundry in quantities which are usual for private households.

Observe the instructions given in these

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Instructions for Use and the Programme Chart when using the washing machine.

Keep these Instructions for Use and the

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Programme Chart; if you pass on the washing machine to another person, also give him/her Instructions for Use and Programme Chart.

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE

Use only new hoses to connect the washing

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. If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to

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delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few hours before operating.

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. After their removal, cover the openings with the

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4 enclosed plastic caps.

3.Install the washing machine

Remove the protective film from the control panel

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(if available on your model). Move the appliance without lifting it by the worktop.

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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). In case of wooden or so-called “floating floors”

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(for instance certain parquet or laminate floors), place the appliance on a 60 x 60 cm sheet of plywood at least 3 cm in thickness which is secured to the floor.

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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(if no other information on your programme chart)

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).

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machine to the water supply. Used hoses must not be used and should be discarded.

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: 850 mm

Depth: 600 mm

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

1.Safety instructions

The washing machine is appropriate for indoor

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use only. Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance.

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If you want to place a dryer on top of your

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washing machine, first contact our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer to verify if this is possible. Placing a dryer on your washing machine is only admitted if the dryer is fixed on the washing machine by using an appropriate stacking kit available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. Do not leave the appliance plugged in when not

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in use. Turn off the tap when not in use.

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Before any cleaning and maintenance switch off

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the machine or disconnect it from the mains. 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.

2.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.

3.Disposing of packaging and scrapping old washing machines

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 residues

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and cut off the power cable so that the washing machine is made unusable.

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.

4.Energy saving

The water consumption of your washing machine is optimized; in some programmes you therefore cannot see the water through the door glass when the machine is in operation.

Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent

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and time by using the recommended maximum load size.

Do not exceed the detergent dosages indicated

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in the manufacturer’s instructions. The Eco-Ball - a special system in the outlet - will

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prevent detergent loss from the drum to avoid detergent loss into the environment.

Use “Prewash” for heavily soiled laundry only!

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Save detergent, time, water and energy consumption by not selecting “Prewash” for slight to normally soiled laundry. Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried-

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in stains in water before washing to reduce the necessity of a hot wash programme.

Save energy by using a 60° C instead of a 95° C

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wash programme or a 40°C instead of a 60°C wash programme. Save energy and time by selecting a high spin

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speed to reduce the water content in laundry before using a tumble dryer (for machines with adjustable spin speed).

5.EC Declaration of Conformity

The appliance conforms to the following

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European Standards: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive

89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

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DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE

Worktop

Control panel

Detergent dispenser

Service plate (inside the door)

Door

Child safety device (if provided, inside the door)

Pump access behind plinth or cover (depending on the model)

Adjustable feet

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DOOR

To open the door, hold the door handle, press the inside handle (if available on your model) and pull the door. Close the door by pressing it without excessive force until it clicks shut.

CHILD SAFETY

To protect the appliance against improper use, turn the plastic screw on the interior of the door by using 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.

Close the door.

Pour a little detergent (about 30 ml) into the main wash chamber of the detergent dispenser.

Select and start a short programme (see separate “Programme Chart”).

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PREPARATION OF THE WASHING

1.Sort the laundry according to...

• Type of fabric / care label symbol

Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwash items.

• Colour

Separate coloured and white items. Wash new coloured articles separately.

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Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficiency and distribution in the drum.

• Delicates

Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.) and items with hooks (e.g. bras) in a cloth bag or pillow case with zip. Always remove curtain rings or wash curtains with the rings inside a cotton bag.

2.Empty all pockets

Coins, safety pins etc. can damage your laundry as well as 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, eggs etc. are generally removed by

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the automatic enzyme phase of the programme. To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit

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stains etc. add a stain remover to the main wash chamber of the detergent dispenser. Pre-treat heavily-soiled areas with stain remover

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if necessary.

Dyeing and bleaching

Only use dyes and bleaches that are suitable for

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washing machines. Follow the Manufacturer’s instructions.

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Plastic and rubber parts of the washing machine

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can be stained by dyes or bleaches.

Loading the laundry

Open the door.

Load the articles one at a time loosely into the

drum, without overfilling. Observe the load sizes given in the quick reference guide.

overloading the machine will result in

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unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry. Close the door.

DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash

Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children!

The choice of detergent depends on:

Type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics,

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delicate items, wool).

Use only specific detergents for washing

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wool. Colour.

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The wash temperature.

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Degree and type of soiling.

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Remarks:

Any whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused

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by insoluble compounds used in modern phosphate-free powder detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid detergents. Use only detergents and additives specifically

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produced for domestic washing machines. When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches

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for the pre-wash, make sure that they are suitable for use in domestic washing machines. Descalers could contain products which could damage your washing machine. Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine,

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benzine). Do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids.

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when having activated the “prewash” option (if available on your model). Do not use liquid detergent when activating the

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“Start Delay” function (if available on your washing machine).

Dosage

Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent pack. They depend on:

degree and type of soiling

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size of wash

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full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions; half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load; Minimum load (about 1 kg): 1/2 the amount used for a full load water hardness in your area (ask for information

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from your water company). Soft water requires less detergent than hard water (refer to the water hardness table in the operating instructions).

Notes:

Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation, which reduces washing efficiency. If the washing machine detects too much foam, it may prevent spinning. Insufficient detergent may result in grey laundry in time and also calcifies the heating system, drum and hoses.

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