Whirlpool WA 4740, WA 1402, WA 4520, WA 4330, WA 4730 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE		GB

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME:

•FOLLOW THE “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ”.

•REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

•First wash cycle without laundry:

1.Turn on the tap.

2.Close the appliance door.

3.Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser .

4.Select a short program (see programme chart).

5.Press the “On/Off” button.

This initial cycle serves to eliminate any water remaining after your appliance was tested at the factory.

NORMAL DAILY USE:

1.Turn on the tap.

2.Sort the wash according to fabric type and colour and load the appliance.

3.Close the door.

4.Put in detergent and any additives required into the dispenser.

5.Select the programme, the temperature and any special options required.

6.Press the “On/Off” button.

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GB			CONTENTS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS				PAGE 21
APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES				PAGE 25
CHILD SAFETY				PAGE 25
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT				PAGE 26
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS				PAGE 26
TRANSPORT / HANDLING				PAGE 26
PREPARING THE WASH				PAGE 27
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES				PAGE 28
DYEING AND BLEACHING				PAGE 29
PROGRAMME SELECTION / PROGRAMME START PAGE 29
DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END				PAGE 30
CHANGING / INTERRUPTING /
CLEARING PROGRAMME				PAGE 30
REMOVING THE FILTER				PAGE 31
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER				PAGE 32
CARE AND MAINTENANCE				PAGE 32
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE				PAGE 33
AFTER-SALES SERVICE				PAGE 34

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Never move the appliance by carrying it at the worktop.

TRANSIT BOLTS

The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent internal damage during transport.

Before using the machine you must remove the transit bolts (Fig. 1).

1.Slacken the four bolts with the wrench supplied (Fig. 2).

2.Unscrew the bolts by hand.

3.Holding the bolt head, pull each bolt through the wide part of the holes.

4.Close the holes with the plastic covers supplied; insert the covers in the wide part of the hole and slide them toward the narrow part until they click into place (Fig. 3).

5.Keep the transit bolts for future use.

Important

Whenever the appliance is transported, the transit bolts must be refitted.

Pry up the plastic covers with a screwdriver, slide them in the opposite direction to the arrow and remove. Insert the transit bolts, performing the steps for removal in reverse order.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 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 etc. under the feet):

1.Slacken the locknut using the wrench supplied.

2.Adjust the height of the foot, turning it by hand.

3.Tighten the locknut by turning it anti-clockwise towards the appliance casing.

•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.

WORKTOP / COVER PANEL

The appliance must only be installed beneath a continuous fitted kitchen worktop.

If the appliance will be built under it is mandatory to use the cover panel UBS. This can be obtained from specialist shops or from After-Sales Service.

•Unplug the appliance.

1.Unscrew the worktop fixing screws from the rear of the appliance.

2.Slide the worktop fully backward and lift it upwards to remove. Install the cover panel following the relative instructions.

3.Refit the fixing screws and tighten them.

BUILD-UNDER OPENING DIMENSIONS

Width	600 mm
Height	825 mm
Depth	600 mm

WARNING:

Only plug the appliance into the mains power socket after you have fitted the cover panel or the appliance worktop.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WATER SUPPLY

• Water supply: cold water only

•	Tap:	3/4” threaded hose connection
•	Pressure:	100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).

WATER INLET HOSE

1. The dirt strainer (already premounted on the hose end or included in the accessories) must be inserted into the threaded tap coupling.

2. Carefully screw the hose connection onto the tap preferably by hand. Make sure there are no kinks in the hose.

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 (1000 kPa min,	Straight hose	Water Stop hose
EN 50084 approved type).
• Periodically check the hose for brittleness and
cracks and replace if necessary.
• The appliance can be connected without an anti-
backpressure valve.
• Install the appliance in accordance with regulations
of your local water company.

WATER STOP (depends on model)

• Screw the threaded connector with the filter inserted onto the tap. Open the water tap fully and check the water-tightness of the connection point.

• The appliance must not be connected to the mixing tap of a non-pressurized water heater.

• The inlet hose and the plastic enclosure at the tap connection contain electrical components.

N.B. Do not cut the hose and do not immerse the plastic enclosure in water.

• If the flexible hose is damaged, unplug 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 electrician.

DRAINING

•Connecting the water drain hose.

Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink by means of the “U” bend (see figure).

The drain hose should not be hooked onto small washbasins.

Max. drain height: 1.25 m

If you need to add an extension, use a flexible hose of the same type and secure the union with screw-on hose clips.

Max. drain hose length: 2.50 m

Important:

Make sure there are no kinks in the hose. Secure the hose so that it cannot fall down while the appliance is running.

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