Whirlpool AWT 3089, AWT 3288, AWT 3088, AWT 3289 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

CONTENTS

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE

FIRST WASH CYCLE

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE

PREPARATION OF THE WASHING

DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

PROGRAMME SELECTION

CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP

DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE

1.Remove the packaging and check

Cut and remove the shrink-wrap.

Remove the top protection and the protective

corners.

Remove the bottom protection by tilting and

turning the washing machine on one rear bottom

corner.

Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while

raising the handle. Remove the polystyrene cushion.

Remove the blue protective film from the panel

(depending on model).

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After unpacking, make sure that the washing

machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use

the washing machine. Contact After-Sales

Service or your local retailer.

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Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,

polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children;

they are potentially dangerous.

2.Remove the transport bracket

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The washing machine is fitted with transport

screws and a transport bracket to prevent

damage during transport.

washing machine you must remove the

transport bracket

the transport bracket).

Before using the

(see Installation/Remove

3.Install the washing machine

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Place the washing machine on a flat and stable

floor surface.

 Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine is

stable and level (see Installation/Adjust the

feet).

4.Water supply

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Connect the water supply inlet hose in

accordance with the regulations of your local

water company (see Installation/Connect the

water inlet hose).

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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).

For Great Britain & Ireland only:

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Water inlet: hot and cold fill.

The warm water inlet temperature must not exceed

60° C.

5.Drain hose

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Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it

over the edge of a sink with the U bend (see

Installation/Connect the water drain hose).

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If the washing machine is connected to a built-

in drainage system, ensure the latter is equipped

with a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and

draining of water (siphoning effect).

6.Electrical connection

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Electrical connections must be carried out by a

qualified technician in compliance with the

manufacturers instructions and the current

standard safety regulations.

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The technical data (voltage, power and fuses)

are given on the rating plate on the rear of the

washing machine.

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The washing machine must be connected

exclusively by 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 persons or property

deriving directly or indirectly from failure to

observe the directions.

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Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.

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Before any maintenance on the washing

machine disconnect it from the mains supply.

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Access to the mains plug or to disconnection

from the mains supply via a double-pole switch

must be ensured at all times following the

installation.

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Do not operate the washing machine if it has

been damaged during transport. Inform the

After-Sales Service.

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Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out

by After-Sales Service.

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The washing machine must be connected to an

effective earthing installation, in compliance with

the regulations in force. In particular, washing

machines installed in premises containing a shower

or a bath must be protected by a differential residual

current device of at least 30 mA. Earthing the

washing machine is obligatory under the law. The

manufacturer declines all liability for damage to

persons or property deriving either directly or

indirectly from failure to observe the directions

above.

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The washing machine may only be used in the

household for the prescribed uses.

Dimensions:

Width: 400 mm

Height: 900 mm

Depth: 600 mm

FIRST WASH CYCLE

We recommend that the first wash cycle be carried out empty. This will remove any residual water used

in the factory checks.

Turn on the tap.

Close the drum flaps.

Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser .

Select a short programme (see programme chart).

Press the

On/Off

button.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

1.Packing

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The packaging materials are 100% recyclable and

bear the recycling symbol . Adhere to local

regulations when disposing of packaging material.

2.Energy saving tips

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Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent

and time by using the recommended maximum

load size.

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Do not exceed the detergent dosages indicated

in the manufacturers instructions.

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The Eco Ball - a special system in the outlet - will

prevent detergent loss from the drum to avoid

detergent loss into the environment.

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Use Prewash for heavily soiled laundry only!

Save detergent, time, water and energy

consumption by not selecting Prewash for

slight to normally soiled laundry.

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Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried

in stains in water before washing to reduce the

necessity of a hot wash program.

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Save energy by using a 60°C instead of a 90°C

wash programme or a 40°C instead of a 60°C

wash programme.

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Save energy and time by selecting a high spin

speed to reduce the water content in laundry

before using a tumble dryer (for machines with

adjustable spin speed).

3.Disposing of packaging and old washing

machines

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The washing machine is built from reusable

materials. The washing machine must be

disposed of in compliance with current local

waste disposal regulations.

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Before scrapping, cut of the power cable so that the

washing machine cannot be connected to the mains.

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Remove detergent from compartment if you

intend scrapping your washing machine.

4.Child safety

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Children must not be allowed to play with or in

the washing machine.

5.General recommendations

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Do not leave the washing machine connected

when not in use. Turn off the tap.

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Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance

switch off the washing machine and disconnect

it from the mains supply.

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To clean the outside of the washing machine,

use a neutral detergent and a damp cloth.

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Do not use abrasive detergents.

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Do not attempt to force the lid open.

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If necessary, the power cable may be replaced

with an identical one obtained from our After-

Sales Service. The power cable must only be

replaced by a qualified technician.

6.EC Declaration of Conformity

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This washing machine has been designed,

constructed and distributed in compliance with

the safety requirements of EC Directives:

73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive

89/336/EEC EMC Directive

93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive

DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE

Lid

Detergent dispenser

Drum flaps

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To open the drum press the

small flap and hold the large

flap.

Pump and foreign body trap

After-Sales Service sticker

(behind the foreign body trap

cover)

Mobility lever (depending on

model)

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To move the washing machine:

pull the handle out a little bit

by hand and pull it out to the

stop with the foot.

Adjustable feet

PREPARATION OF THE WASHING

Sort the laundry

Sort the laundry according to

 Type of fabric / care label symbol

Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics,

wool, handwashed items.

 Colour

Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new

coloured items separately.

Size

Wash items of different sizes in the same load to

improve efficiency and distribution in the drum.

 Fabric delicacy

Wash delicate articles separately: use a special

programme for Pure New Wool , curtains and

other delicates. Always remove curtain glides or

wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton bag.

Use the special program for handwash fabrics. Wash

stockings, belts and other small items or articles

with hooks (e.g. bras) in special cotton bags for

washing machines or in zipped pillow cases.

Empty pockets

Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage

your washing machine drum and tub.

Fasteners

Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose

belts or ribbons should be tied together.

Stain removal

Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances

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are generally removed by the enzyme phase of

the programme.

To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit

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stains etc. add a stain removing agent in

detergents dispenser compartment or chlorine

bleach in compartment (depending on model).

Particularly stubborn stains should be treated

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before the wash.

Loading the laundry

Open the machine lid.

Open the drum by pressing the small flap and holding

the large flap.

Place the items of laundry in the drum one by one

without compressing them. Follow loads

recommended in the programme chart: overloading

will result in unsatisfactory washing results and

creased laundry.

4.Close the drum flaps and check that they are

properly locked.

Dyeing and bleaching

Products usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent

and salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and

then the salt directly into the empty drum. Load

the laundry only afterwards.

Only use dyes and bleaches recommended for

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washing machines.

Follow the manufacturers instructions.

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Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be

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stained by dyes or bleaches.

Starching

Dissolve/dilute the starch, powder or liquid, in

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approximately 1 litre water outside of the washing

machine in a small container. Load the washing

machine, close the drum flaps and pour the dissolved

starch directly on the drum. Then close the lid, select

the programme Rinse and Spin and start.

DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

Choice of the right detergents and additives

The type of detergent depends on:

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type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics,

delicate items, wool).

Note:

use only specific detergents for wool.

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colour;

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washing temperature;

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degree and type of soiling.

Notes:

Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by

insoluble detergents components used in modern

phosphate-free powder detergents. If you notice

this problem, shake or brush the affected items or

use a liquid detergents.

Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and

out of reach of children.

Use only detergents and additives specifically

produced for domestic washing machines.

If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches,

make sure they are suitable for washing machine

use. Descaler could contain components that can

attack parts of your washing machine.

Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine, etc.).

Do not machine wash fabrics that have been

treated with solvents or flammable liquids.

WATER HARDNESS CHART

Dosage

Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in

relation to:

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the degree and type of soiling;

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the size of the load;

full load: follow the detergent manufacturers

instructions;

half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;

minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount

used for a full load;

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water hardness in your area (ask for information

from your water company): soft water requires

less detergent than hard water.

Notes:

Too much detergent can result in excess foam

formation, and the reduction of washing efficiency.

If the washing machine detects excessive foam it

may prevent spinning.

Insufficient detergent may result in:

grey laundry, deposits on the drum, tub and heater.

When using concentrated fabric softeners, add water in

the detergents dispenser up to

To prevent dispensing problems when using highly

concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use

the special detergent ball or bag supplied with the

detergent and place it inside the drum.

MAX

level mark.

WATER HARDNESS