Whirlpool FL 242 PROGRAM CHART
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME:
• IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION.
• 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 100 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.
2.
Close the door.
3.
Add detergent and any additives required.
4.
Select the programme, temperature and special options (depending on model).
5.
Switch on the appliance.
6.
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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 DETERGENTS
LIQUID BLEACH (HYPOCHLORITE)
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DYEING
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
1. Worktop
2. Control panel
3. Detergent drawer
4. After-Sales Service sticker (inside door)
5. Door
6. Door handle
- To open: pull handle
- To lock: press the door firmly (the lock will click into place)
7. 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 internal damage while 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
screwdriver.
2.
Unscrew the screw
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 before transporting the appliance by repeating the above
steps in reverse order. In order to locate the screws and bar corre ctly, it will be necessary to remove the
appliance top, having first made sure that th e appl iance 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).
1.
Slacken the locknut.
2.
Adjust the height of the foot, turning it by
hand.
3.
Tighten the locknut anticlockwise towards
the washing machine.
If the appliance is to be installed on a wooden
floor, distribute the weight by placing it on a
60x60 cm sheet of plywood at least 3 cm in
thickness. Secure the plywood sheet to the floor.
(A)
with a
(B)
on the red transit bar
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WATER SUPPLY
•
Water supply: only cold water.
•
Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connector.
•
Water pressure (mains pressure):
10-100 N/cm
2
(1-10 bar).
INLET HOSE
•
Carefully screw the inlet hose to the tap by
hand.
•
Turn the tap on fully and check that the joints
at the washing machine and the tap are
watertight.
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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 10 bar).
•
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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