Whirlpool AWV 547/1, AWV 424/1, AWV 447/1, AWV 421/1, AWV 699 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
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FIRST AND ROUTINE WASHES
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME:
• IMPORTANT:
1. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. REMOVE THE TRANSIT SCREWS AND TRANSIT BAR BEFORE USING THE
MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
• First wash cycle without laundry:
Open the tap.
1.
Close the door.
2.
Pour a little detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent compartment .
3.
Select a short wash programme (see programme chart).
4.
Switch on the appliance.
5.
This will remove any water remaining in the machine from the manufacturer's test run.
ROUTINE WASHES:
Open the tap.
1.
Sort the laundry according to fabric type and colour and load the machine (see “Sorting
2.
the wash”).
Close the door.
3.
Add detergent and any additives required (see “Detergent and additives”).
4.
Select the programme, temperature and special options
5.
(see programme chart).
Make sure to meet exactly the starting point of the programme. Otherwise the first part
of the programme will not be executed: washing results will not be as good as after a
complete programme cycle.
Switch on the appliance.
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CONTENTS
APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES
INSTALLATION
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE
SORTING THE WASH
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
LIQUID BLEACH (HYPOCHLORITE)
DYEING
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REMOVING THE FILTER
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
WASHING MACHINE INSTALLED IN ROOM
EXPOSED TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
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APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES
Worktop
1.
Control panel
2.
Detergent drawer
3.
After-Sales Service sticker (inside door)
4.
Door
5.
Door handle
6.
To open: pull handle
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To lock: press the door firmly (the lock will click into place)
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Filter (inside compartment door).
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INSTALLATION
TRANSIT SCREWS
The appliance is fitted with two transi t screws and
a transit bar to prevent inte rnal damage whil e it is
being moved.
Before using the appliance the transit screws
and transit bar MUST be removed.
The appliance is fitted with two screws and a
transit bar.
1.
Remove the black screw
(A)
with a
screwdriver.
2.
Unscrew the screw
(B)
on the red transit bar
with a screwdriver.
3.
Completely withdraw and remove the transit
(C)
bar
by pulling firmly on the red handle.
Keep the screws and the bar for future use.
Note:
Refit the transit screws and transit bar b efore t ransport ing t he app lianc e by repe atin g the a bove
steps in reverse order. In order to locate the screws and bar correctly, it wil l be necessary to remove the
appliance top, having first made sure that the ap plian ce is disc onnec ted from wat er and elec tricit y
supplies.
INSTALLATION
•
Install the appliance on a solid and level floor
surface, preferably in a corner of the room.
•
Make sure that all four feet are resting firmly
on the floor and 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).
Adjust the feet:
•
Adjust the right foot by turning it by hand to
assure that all four feet touch properly the
floor.
If the appliance is to be installed on a wooden
floor, distribute the weight by placing it on a
60 x 60 cm sheet of plywood at least 3 cm in
thickness. Secure the plywood sheet to the floor.
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WATER SUPPLY
•
Water supply: only cold water.
•
Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connector.
•
Water pressure (mains pressure):
100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
INLET HOSE
•
Carefully screw the inlet hose to the tap.
•
Turn the tap on fully and check that the joints
at the washing machine and the tap are
watertight.
• Make sure that there are no kinks in the
hose and that it is not crushed.
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If the hose is not long enough, replace it with
a suitable length of pressure-resistant hose
(approved under EN 500 65 to withstand a
minimum of 1000 kPa).
•
Check the hose regularly for brittleness and
cracks and replace if necessary.
•
The washing machine may be connected
without a non-return valve.
•
Observe any special local regulations
regarding connection to the water supply.
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