Whirlpool BERLIN 1400, STUTTGART 1615, WAK 1400 EX/2, WAS 1400, STUTTGART 1415/1 User Manual [EN]

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Contents

Before Using The Washing Machine
Precautions and General Recommendations
Description Of The Washing Machine
Door
Child Safety
Before The First Wash Cycle
Preparing The Wash
Detergent And Additives
Removing The Filter
Draining Residual Water
Care And Maintenance
Troubleshooting Guide
After-Sales Service
Transport/Handling
Electrical connection

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Before Using The Washing Machine

1. Remove the packaging
and check

After unpacking, make sure

•

that the washing machine is
undamaged. If in doubt, do
not use the washing machine.
Contact After-Sales Service or
your local retailer
Check that the accessories

•

and supplied parts are all
present
Keep the packing material

•

(plastic bags, polystyrene
parts, etc.) out of reach of
children, as they are
potentially dangerous

2. Remove the transport
bolts

The washing machine is fitted

•

with a transport bolts to
avoid any possible damage to
the interior during transport.
Before using the washing
machine, it is imperative that
the transport bolts are
removed

3. Install the washing
machine

Remove the protective foil

•

from the control panel

Move the appliance without

•

lifting it by the worktop

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)

4. Water inlet

Connect the water supply

•

inlet hose in accordance with
regulations of your local
water company

Water inlet: Cold water only

•

Tap: 3/4 threaded

•

Water

•

pressure
(flow
pressure):

hose
connection

100-1000 kPa
(1-10 bar)

5. Drain hose

Connect the drain hose to the

•

siphon or hook it over the
edge of a sink by means of the
“U” bend supplied
If the washing machine is

•

connected to a built-in
pumping out system, ensure
that the latter is equipped
with a vent to avoid
simultaneous loading and
draining of water (siphoning
effect)

6. Electrical connections

Electrical connections must be

•

carried out by a qualified
technician in compliance with
the manufacturer’s
instructions and local safety
regulations
Data concerning voltage,

•

consumption and fuses are
located on the inside of the
appliance door

The appliance must be

•

connected to the mains
exclusively by means of a
socket with an earth
connection in accordance with
established regulations. The
washing machine must be
earthed by law. The
manufacturer declines all
liability for damage to
property or injury to persons or
animals due to non­compliance with the directions
given above
Do not use extension leads or

•

multi sockets
Before any maintenance on

•

the washing machine
disconnect it from the mains
supply
Access to the mains plug or to

•

disconnection from mains
supply via a double-pole switch
must be ensured at all times
following the installation
Do not operate the washing

•

machine if it has been
damaged during transport.
Inform the After-Sales Service
Mains cable replacement is

•

only to be carried out by
After-Sales Service
The washing machine must

•

only be used in the household
for the prescribed uses

Minimum housing
dimensions:

Width: 600 mm
Height: 825 mm
Depth: 600 mm

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Precautions and General Recommendations

1.Packaging

The packaging is 100%

•

recyclable and is marked with
the recycling symbol.
Adhere to current local
regulations when disposing of
packaging material

2.Disposing of packaging

and old washing
machines

The washing machine is built

•

from reusable materials. It
must be disposed of in
compliance with current local
waste disposal regulations

Before scrapping, remove all

•

detergent residues and cut off
the power cable so that the
washing machine is made
unusable

3.General
recommendations

Do not leave the washing

•

machine connected when not
in use

Turn off the tap

•

Before any cleaning and

•

maintenance switch off the
machine or disconnect it from
the mains

Clean the outside of the

•

washing machine with a damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive
detergents

Never open the door forcibly

•

or use it as a step
Children must not be allowed

•

to play with the washing
machine or to climb into the
drum (see also the following
page chapter “Child Safety”)

If necessary, the power cable

•

may be replaced with an
identical one obtained from
our After-Sales Service. The
power cable must only be
replaced by a qualified
technician

4.EC Declaration of
Conformity

This appliance complies with
the EC Directives:

73/23/EEC Low Voltage

-

Directive
89/336/EEC EMC Directive

-

93/68/EEC CE Marking

-

Directive

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Description Of The Washing Machine

Worktop

1.

Control panel

2.

Detergent dispenser

3.

After-Service sticker

4.

(inside door)
Door

5.

Child safety (inside door)

6.

Filter (inside compartment

7.

door)
Plinth

8.

Adjustable feet.

9.

3

1
2

4

5

6

Door

Pull the handle to open the

1.

double glass door. Close the
door with light force, it will
lock home audibly.
To open the single glass door

2.

hold the door handle, press
the inside handle and pull the
door up. Close the door with
light force, it will lock home
audibly.

Child Safety

To secure the appliance against
improper use turn the plastic
screw on the interior of the
door. To do this, use the thick
rounded corner of the coloured
insert from the detergent
dispenser or a coin:

8

9

1

Slot vertical: the door will

•

not lock
Slot horizontal: the door can

•

be locked again

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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.

Turn on the tap.

1.

Close the door.

2.

Preparing The Wash

1. Sort the laundry according
to...

• Type of fabric / care label
symbol

Cottons, mixed fibres, easy
care/synthetics, wool,
handwashed items

• Colours

Separate coloured and white
items. Wash new coloured
articles separately

•Size

Laundry items of different
sizes distribute themselves
better in the drum and
optimise the washing and
spinning action

• Delicates

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

2. Empty all pockets

Coins, safety pins etc. can
damage the laundry, drum
and tub

3. Closures

Close zips and hooks and
eyes; Tie loose belts or straps
together

Pour a little detergent

3.

(about 30 ml) into the
detergent compartment

.

Select and start a short

4.

programme (see quick
reference guide).

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
detergent dispenser
chamber
Pre-treat heavily-soiled areas

•

with stain remover if
necessary

Dyeing

Only use dyes that are suitable

•

for washing machines
Follow the manufacturer’s

•

instructions.
Plastic and rubber parts of the

•

washing machine can be
stained by dyes

Loading the laundry

Open the door

1.

Unfold the laundry and place

2.

it loosely in the drum.
Observe the load sizes given
in the Quick Reference Guide

overloading the

Note:

machine will result in
unsatisfactory washing results
and creased laundry

Close the door

3.

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