Whirlpool F 662, F 541, F 892, F895 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
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Instructions for use Page
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Notice d’emploi Page
CONTENTS GB
APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES Page 4
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Page 5
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Page 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND ADVICE Page 5
MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE Page 5
SORTING THE WASH Page 6
ADDING DETERGENT Page 7
DYEING AND BLEACHING Page 9
SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL
OPTIONS / STARTING THE PROGRAMME Page 9
PROGRAMME END Page 10
REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER Page 10
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Page 11
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Page 12
AFTER-SALES SERVICE Page 12
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 13
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APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES
1. Worktop
2. Control panel
3. Detergent drawer
4. Service information sticker (inside door)
5. Door
6. Door handle
- To open: press button in handle and pull
handle
- To lock: shut the door firmly (the lock will
click into place)
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Read these user instructions carefully to learn about all the functions of your washing
machine.
x Make sure that the appliance has not been
damaged in transit.
x Remember: the appliance is designed only
for home use.
x Make sure that water and electrical
connections are made by a qualified
technician, observing the manufacturer’s
instructions (see “Installation” section) and
local safety regulations.
x Remove the transit bolts (see “Installation”
section).
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Packing material
The packing material can be 100% recycled,
as confirmed by the recycling symbol
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2. Appliance
The appliance is built from recyclable
materials. If you decide to scrap the washing
machine act responsibly and observe local
waste disposal bylaws. Cut off the power
cord so that the appliance cannot be
connected to the mains.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND ADVICE
x Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance,
unplug the appliance from the mains.
x Switch off the appliance and turn off the tap
when it is not in use.
x In the event of difficulty, never try to force
the door open.
3. Use
x Save water and electricity by washing with a
full machine load whenever possible (exact
amount depends on the programme).
x For averagely to lightly soiled wash use a
programme without a prewash cycle.
x Use low temperatures for lightly soiled
laundry or use the quick wash, if available.
x Press the half load/lightly soiled button
(depending on model) when washing part
loads, and reduce the amount of detergent.
x Ifyouintendtodrythewashinadryer,
select maximum spin speed (depending on
the programme) to limit electricity
consumption by the dryer.
x Do not exceed the detergent dosages
indicated in the manufacturers’ instructions.
x Use stain removal products bleaches only
when strictly necessary.
x Children should not be allowed to play with
the appliance and must not enter the drum.
Do not rest any weight on the door.
x Packing materials can be dangerous for
children: keep all packing material (plastic
bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of their
reach.
MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE
x Unplug the appliance from the mains.
x Turn off the tap.
x Disconnect the drain and supply hoses.
x Drain out residual water (from the appliance
and the hoses).
x Fit the transit bolts (see “Installation” section).
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SORTING THE WASH
1. Sort the wash according to...
x Type of fabric / care label symbol
Cotton, mixed fibre, synthetic, wool.
x Colour
Divide whites and coloureds.
Wash new coloured items separately.
x Size
Itemsofdifferentsizesinthesameloadwill
improve the washing action and tend to
distribute more uniformly in the drum.
x Sensitivity
Wash delicate articles separately: use special
programmes for pure new wool
and other delicate articles.
Always remove curtain glides or wash
curtains and glides inside a net bag. Only
wash fabrics that are suitable for machine
washing. Wash stockings, belts and other
small items in special net bags for washing
machines or in a p illow-case with zipfastener.
2. Remember to empty pockets
Coins, safety pins and similar can damage
laundry and the washing machine.
3. Fasteners
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks;
loose belts or ribbons should be t ied
together.
, curtains
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STAIN REMOVAL
x Blood, milk, egg, and other organic
substances are generally dissolved by the
action of enzymes in normal detergent.
x To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and
fruit stains, etc. add a biological stain
removing agent to
(if provided) of the detergent drawer.
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x Particularly stubborn stains can be treated
before the wash.
or add bleach to
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LOADING THE WASH
. Open the door.
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. Load the drum one article at a time without
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overfilling.
. Close the door.
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LOAD CAPACITY
See the separate “Programme Chart”.
Note: overloading the machine gives
unsatisfactory washing results and creased
laundry.
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