Whirlpool STEAM 1400 W, STEAM 1400/P, STEAM 1200 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

CONTENTS

DEFINITION OF USE

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR

CHILD SAFETY

BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

REMOVING THE FILTER/DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES TRANSPORT/HANDLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

DEFINITION OF USE

This washing machine is exclusively destined to wash machine washable laundry in quantities which are usual for private households.

•Observe the instructions given in these Instructions for Use and the Programme Chart when using the washing machine.

•Keep these Instructions for Use and the Programme Chart; if you pass on the washing machine to another person, also give him/her Instructions for Use and Programme Chart.

BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE

	1.Removing the packaging and inspection		• Use only new hoses to connect the washing
	• After unpacking, make sure that the washing		machine to the water supply. Used hoses must
	machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the		not be used and should be discarded.
	washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or		5.Drain
	your local retailer.		• Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it
	• Check that the accessories and supplied parts are		over the edge of a sink by means of the “U” bend
	all present.		supplied.
	• Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,		• If the washing machine is connected to an
	polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children,		integrated drainage system, ensure the latter is
	as they are potentially dangerous.		equipped with a vent to avoid simultaneous
	• If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to		loading and draining of water (siphoning effect).
	delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few		6.Electrical connection
	hours before operating.		• Electrical connections must be carried out by a
	2.Remove the transport bolts		qualified technician in compliance with the
	• The washing machine is fitted with transport		manufacturer’s instructions and current standard
	bolts to avoid any possible damage to the interior
			safety regulations.
	during transport. Before using the machine, it is
			• Data regarding voltage, power consumption and
	imperative that the transport bolts are removed.
			protection requirements is given on the inside of
	• After their removal, cover the openings with the
			the door.
	4 enclosed plastic caps.
			• The appliance must be connected to the mains by
	3.Install the washing machine
			means of a socket with an earth connection in
	• Remove the protective film from the control panel
			accordance with current regulations. The
	(if available on your model).
			washing machine must be earthed by law. The
	• Move the appliance without lifting it by the worktop.
			manufacturer declines all liability for damage to
	• Install the appliance on a solid and level floor
			property or injury to persons or animals due to
	surface, preferably in a corner of the room.
			non-compliance with the directions given above.
	• Make sure that all four feet are stable and resting
			• Do not use extension leads or multiple sockets.
	on the floor and then check that the washing
			• Before any maintenance on the washing machine
	machine is perfectly level (use a spirit level).
			disconnect it from the mains supply.
	• In case of wooden or so-called “floating floors”
			• After installation, access to the mains plug or to
	(for instance certain parquet or laminate floors),
			disconnection from mains supply must be
	place the appliance on a 60 x 60 cm sheet of
			ensured at all times via a double-pole switch.
	plywood at least 3 cm in thickness which is
			• Do not operate the washing machine if it has
	secured to the floor.
			been damaged during transport. Inform the
	4.Water inlet
			After-Sales Service.
	• Connect the water supply inlet hose in
			• Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out
	accordance with the regulations of your local
			by After-Sales Service.
	water company.
			• The appliance must only be used in the
	• Water inlet:	Cold water only
			household for the prescribed uses.
		(if no other information on
			Minimum housing dimensions:
		your programme chart)
	• Water tap:	3/4” threaded hose	Width:	600 mm
	• Water pressure	connector	Height:	850 mm
			Depth:	600 mm
	(flow pressure):	100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).

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	• The washing machine is appropriate for indoor		The symbol	on the product, or on the
	use only.		documents accompanying the product, indicates
	• Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance.		that this appliance may not be treated as
			household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
	• If you want to place a dryer on top of your
			to the applicable collection point for the recycling
	washing machine, first contact our After-Sales
			of electrical and electronic equipment.
	Service or your specialist dealer to verify if this is
			Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
	possible. Placing a dryer on your washing
			local environmental regulations for waste
	machine is only admitted if the dryer is fixed on
			disposal.
	the washing machine by using an appropriate
			For more detailed information about treatment,
	stacking kit available through our After-Sales
			recovery and recycling of this product, please
	Service or your specialist dealer.
			contact your local city office, your household
	• Do not leave the appliance plugged in when not
			waste disposal service or the shop where you
	in use.		purchased the product.
	• Turn off the tap when not in use.		4.Energy saving
	• Before any cleaning and maintenance switch off		The water consumption of your washing machine is
	the machine or disconnect it from the mains.
			optimized; in some programmes you therefore
	• Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step.
			cannot see the water through the door glass when
	• Children must not be allowed to play with the		the machine is in operation.
	washing machine or to climb into the drum (see		• Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent
	also the following page chapter “Child Safety”).		and time by using the recommended maximum
	• If necessary, the power cable may be replaced		load size.
	with an identical one obtained from our After-		• Do not exceed the detergent dosages indicated
	Sales Service. The power cable must only be		in the manufacturer’s instructions.
	replaced by a qualified technician.		• The Eco-Ball - a special system in the outlet - will
	2.Packaging		prevent detergent loss from the drum to avoid
	• The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and		detergent loss into the environment.
			• Use “Prewash” for heavily soiled laundry only!
	marked with the recycling symbol	. Adhere
			Save detergent, time, water and energy
	to current local regulations when disposing of
			consumption by not selecting “Prewash” for
	packaging material.
			slight to normally soiled laundry.
	3.Disposing of packaging and scrapping
			• Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried-
	old washing machines
			in stains in water before washing to reduce the
	• The washing machine is built from reusable
			necessity of a hot wash programme.
	materials. It must be disposed of in compliance
			• Save energy by using a 60° C instead of a 95° C
	with current local waste disposal regulations.
			wash programme or a 40° C instead of a 60° C
	• Before scrapping, remove all detergent residues
			wash programme.
	and cut off the power cable so that the washing		• Save energy and time by selecting a high spin
	machine is made unusable.
			speed to reduce the water content in laundry
	• This appliance is marked according to the		before using a tumble dryer (for machines with
	European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste		adjustable spin speed).
	Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).		5.EC Declaration of Conformity
	By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,

	• The appliance conforms to the following
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Safety instructions
you will help prevent potential negative		European Standards:
consequences for the environment and human
		2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
health, which could otherwise be caused by
		89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE

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1.Worktop

2.Control panel

3.Detergent dispenser

4.Service plate (inside the door)

5.Door

6.Child safety device (if provided, inside the door)

7.Pump access behind plinth or cover (depending on the model)

8.Adjustable feet

DOOR

To open the door, hold the door handle, press the inside handle (if available on your model) and pull the door. Close the door by pressing it without excessive force until it clicks shut.

CHILD SAFETY

To protect the appliance against improper use, turn the plastic screw on the interior of the door by using a coin.

•Slot vertical: the door will not lock.

•Slot horizontal - normal position: the door can be locked again.

BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE

To remove any residual water used in testing by the manufacturer, we recommend that you carry out a short wash cycle without laundry.

1.Open the tap.

2.Close the door.

3.	Pour a little detergent (about 30 ml) into the main wash chamber	of the detergent dispenser.
4.	Select and start a short programme (see separate “Programme Chart”).

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PREPARATION OF THE WASHING

1.Sort the laundry according to...

•Type of fabric / care label symbol

Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwash items.

•Colour

Separate coloured and white items. Wash new coloured articles separately.

•Loading

Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficiency and distribution in the drum.

•Delicates

Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.) and items with hooks (e.g. bras) in a cloth bag or pillow case with zip. Always remove curtain rings or wash curtains with the rings inside a cotton bag.

2.Empty all pockets

Coins, safety pins etc. can damage your laundry

as well as the appliance drum and tub.

3.Fasteners

Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts or ribbons should be tied together.

Stain removal

•Blood, milk, eggs etc. are generally removed by the automatic enzyme phase of the programme.

•To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit stains etc. add a stain remover to the main wash

chamber of the detergent dispenser.

•Pre-treat heavily-soiled areas with stain remover if necessary.

Dyeing and bleaching

•Only use dyes and bleaches that are suitable for washing machines.

•Follow the Manufacturer’s instructions.

•Plastic and rubber parts of the washing machine can be stained by dyes or bleaches.

Loading the laundry

1.Open the door.

2.Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling. Observe the load sizes given in the quick reference guide.

Note: overloading the machine will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry.

3.Close the door.

DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children!

The choice of detergent depends on:

•Type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool).

Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool.

•Colour.

•The wash temperature.

•Degree and type of soiling.

Remarks:

•Any whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble compounds used in modern phosphate-free powder detergents. If this occurs, shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid detergents.

•Use only detergents and additives specifically produced for domestic washing machines.

•When using descaling agents, dyes or bleaches for the pre-wash, make sure that they are suitable for use in domestic washing machines. Descalers could contain products which could damage your washing machine.

•Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine, benzine). Do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids.

•Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash when having activated the “prewash” option (if available on your model).

•Do not use liquid detergent when activating the “Start Delay” function (if available on your washing machine).

Dosage

Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent pack. They depend on:

•degree and type of soiling

•size of wash

full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions;

half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load; Minimum load (about 1 kg):

1/2 the amount used for a full load

•water hardness in your area (ask for information from your water company). Soft water requires

less detergent than hard water (refer to the water hardness table in the operating instructions).

Notes:

Too much detergent can result in excess foam formation, which reduces washing efficiency.

If the washing machine detects too much foam, it may prevent spinning.

Insufficient detergent may result in grey laundry in time and also calcifies the heating system, drum and hoses.

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