Whirlpool AWT 7101D, AWT 7103D INSTRUCTION FOR USE
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GB
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME:
• IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATI ON INSTRUCTIONS.
•IMPORTANT:
• First wash cycle without laundry:
Open the tap(s).
1.
Close the drum flaps.
2.
Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser
3.
compartment .
Close the lid.
4.
Select a short wash programme and a low spin speed (see programme chart).
5.
Switch on the appliance.
6.
This will remove any water remaining in the machine from the manufacturer’s test run.
NORMAL DAILY USE:
Open the tap(s).
1.
Sort the laundry according to fabric type and colour and load the machine.
2.
Close the drum flaps.
3.
Add detergent and any additives required into the dispenser.
4.
Close the lid.
5.
Select the programme, temperature, spin speed and special options.
6.
Switch on the appliance.
7.
Read these user instructions carefully to learn about all the functions of your washing
machine.
REMOVE THE TRANSPORT SCREWS AND THE TRANSPORT BRACKET.
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GB CONTENTS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WASHING MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSPORT / HANDLING
PREPARING THE WASH
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
DYEING AND BLEACHING
STARCHING
REMOVING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP
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DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO UNPACK THE APPLIANCE
1.
Cut and remove the shrink-wrap.
2.
Remove the top protection and the protection corners.
3.
Remove the bottom protection by tilting and
turning the appliance on one rear bottom corner.
4.
Open the lid while pressing it slightly down and at
the same time operate the handle. Remove the
polystyrene cushion.
5.
Peel off the light blue protective film from the panel
(depending on model).
HOW TO REMOVE THE TRANSPORT
SCREWS AND THE TRANSPORT BRACKET
The appliance is fitted with the transport screws and
the transport bracket to prevent internal damage while
being moved.
Before using the appliance, the transport bracket
at the back MUST be removed.
1.
Unscrew the two screws A and the four screws B with
a flat screwdriver or a N° 8 hex nut screwdriver.
2.
Remove the transport bracket.
3.
Replace the four outer screws B into the machine
again and tighten.
4.
Tear off the two stop plugs C from the hose holder
and clip them into the openings of the machine D.
Note:
In case of future moves, always transport the
washing machine upright.
INSTALLATION
•
Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface
close to electrical, water and drain connections.
•
Make sure that all feet are stable and resting on
the floor and then check that the appliance is
perfectly level (use a spirit level).
•
If the floor is uneven, adjust the levelling feet as
required (do not insert pieces of wood, cardboard
etc. under the feet).
•
The appliance can be installed in a 40 cm width
and 63 cm depth space.
Note:
It is important to avoid blocking the openings on
the underside of the appliance when installing on a
carpet floor.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE APPLIANCE
1.
To move the appliance into its operat ing position :
Pull the handle situated on the bottom of the front
(optional on certain models) a little bit by hand and
pull it in the final driving position by foot. Afterwards
push the handle back into the original, stable position.
The front feet can be adjusted in o rder to level t he
appliance.
2.
Loosen the locknut using a wrench.
3.
Adjust the height of the foot, turning it by hand.
4.
Tighten the locknut by turning it anti-clockwise
towards the appliance casing.
IMPORTANT:
standing on the trolleys.
Do not run the appliance while it is
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WATER SUPPLY
•
Water supply: cold water only
•
Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connection
•
Pressure: 10-100 N/cm² (1-10 bar).
Should the appliance be installed in a room
which is subject to extremely low temperatures,
you need to empty water at the end of each wash
programme. Please follow the instructions given
in the chapter titled “Draining Residual Water”
and disconnect the water inlet hose.
WATER INLET HOSE(S)
1.
The mesh filter supplied with the appliance
must be inserted in the connection between
the supply hose and the tap.
2.
Carefully screw the hose connection to the
tap preferably by hand. Make sure there are
no kinks in the hose and that it is not crushed.
3.
Check water-tightness of tap and appliance
connections by turning the tap completely on.
•
If the hose is too short, replace it with a
suitable length of pressure resistant hose
(10 bar min., EN 50065 approved type).
•
The appliance can be connected without a
non-return valve.
•
Install the appliance in accordance wit h
regulations of your local water company.
For Great Britain & Ireland only:
Water inlet:
- hot (see A) fill hose;
- and cold (see B) fill hose.
The warm water inlet temperature must not
exceed 60° C.
WATER STOP ANTI-FLOODING SYSTEM
(depending on model)
•
Screw the threaded connection with t he fi lt er
into the union nut on the wa te r ta p. O pen the
water tap fully and check the w ate r t ig htn es s
of the connection point.
•
The appliance must not be connected to the
mixing tap of a non-pressurized wate r he at er!
•
The inlet hose (see arrow C) and the plastic
enclosure at the tap connection contain
electrical components.
•
Do not cut the hose and do not immerse the
plastic enclosure in water.
•
If the flexible hose is damaged, unpl ug the
appliance from the mains immediately.
If the hose is too short, replace it with a 3 m Water
Stop hose (available from After-Sales Service or
from your dealer). This operation must be carried
out exclusively by a licensed electricia n.
:
C
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DRAIN HOSE
•
Drain hose connection to water outlet.
1.
Unhook the drain hose from the right and left hose
connection, see A in figure.
Important:
Do NOT loosen the drain hose connection from the
clip on the left side, see B in figure, otherwise there is
the risk of leakage (danger of scalding with hot water).
2.
Fix the “U” bend supplied (inside the drum) to the
free end of the drain hose.
3.
Fit the drain hose either to the siphon or hook it over
the edge of a sink or bath tub with the “U” bend.
Small hand basins are not suitable.
The edge of the tub must be no higher than 100
cm above the floor.
4.
If you need to add an extension, use a flexible
hose of the same type and secure the unions with
screw-on hose clips.
Maximum overall drain hose length: 2.50 m.
Maximum drain height (“U” bend): 100 cm.
Minimum drain height: 55 c m.
Important:
Make sure there are no kinks in the d rain hose an d
take precautions against it falling while the
appliance is running.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
•
Electrical connections must be made i n accordance
with local regulations.
•
The appliance must be connected t o th e mains
exclusively by means of a socket with an earth
connection in accordance with establi shed
regulations. The appliance must be earthed b y law.
The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to
property or injury to persons or animals deriving
either directly or indirectly from failure t o obs erve
the above directions.
•
The data of voltage, power consumption and the
required electrical protection are supplied on the
rear of the appliance.
•
The electrical power cable must be rep la ced, if
necessary, exclusively by a licensed electricia n.
• The appliance conforms to European safety
regulations, EC directive 93/68/EEC and
standard EN 60555.
•
Do not use extension leads or multisockets.
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