Whirlpool WATE 9778 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
FIRST WASH CYCLE
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
PROGRAMME SELECTION
CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Remove the packaging and check
Cut and remove the shrink-wrap.
a.
Remove the top protection and the protective
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corners.
Remove the bottom protection by tilting and
c.
turning the appliance on one rear bottom corner.
Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while
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raising the handle. Remove the polystyrene
cushion (depending on model).
Remove the blue protective film from the panel
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(depending on model).
After unpacking, make sure that t he washing
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machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the
washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or
your local retailer.
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
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polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children;
they are potentially dangerous.
2.Remove the transport bracket
The appliance is fitted with transport screws and a
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transport bracket to prevent damage during
transport.
you must remove the transport bracket
(see “Installation/Remove the transport bracket”).
Before using the washing machine
3.Install the washing machine
Place the appliance on a flat and stable fl oor surface.
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• Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine
is stable and level (see “Installation/Adjust
the feet”).
4.Water supply
Connect the water supply inlet hose in
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accordance with the regulations of your local
water company (see “Installation/Connect the
water inlet hose”).
Water supply: Cold water only
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Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connection
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Pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
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5.Drain hose
Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it
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over the edge of a sink with the “U” bend (see
“Installation/Connect the water drain hose”).
If the washing machine is connected to a built-in
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drainage system, ensure the latter is equipped
with a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and
draining of water (siphoning effect).
Fixed drainage stand pipe.
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The internal diameter of the drain pipe should be 3
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cm minimum. To avoid a syphon effect, the end of
the drain hose should be 55 cm min. from the floor.
6.Electrical connection
Electrical connections must be carried out by a
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qualified technician in compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and the current
standard safety regulations.
The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are
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given on the rating plate on the rear of the
appliance.
The appliance must be connected exclusively by
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means of a socket with an earth connection in
accordance with current regulations. The
appliance must be earthed by law. The
manufacturer declines all liability for damage to
persons or property deriving directly or
indirectly from failure to observe the directions.
Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.
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Before any maintenance on the washing machine
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disconnect it from the mains supply.
Access to the mains plug or to disconnection
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from the 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
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been damaged during transport. Inform the
After-Sales Service.
Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out
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by After-Sales Service.
The appliance must be connected to an effective
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earthing installation, in compliance with the
regulations in force. In particular, appliances
installed in premises containing a shower or a
bath must be protected by a differential residual
current device of at least 30 mA. Earthing the
appliance is obligatory under the law. The
manufacturer declines all liability for damage to
persons or property deriving either directly or
indirectly from failure to observe the directions
above.
The washing machine may only be used in the
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household for the prescribed uses.
Dimensions:
Width:400 mm
Height:900 mm
Depth:600 mm
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FIRST WASH CYCLE
We recommend that the first wash cycle be carried out empty. This will remove any residual water used
in the factory checks.
Turn on the tap.
1.
Close the drum flaps.
2.
Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser .
3.
Select a short programme (see programme chart).
4.
Press the
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“Start/Pause”
button.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Remove detergent from compartment if you
1.Packing
The packaging materials are 100% recyclable and
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bear the recycling symbol . Adhere to local
regulations when disposing of packaging material.
2.Energy saving tips
Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent
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and time by using the recommended maximum
load size.
Do not exceed the detergent dosages indicated
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in the manufacturer’s instructions.
The Eco Ball - a special system in the outlet - will
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prevent detergent loss from the drum to avoid
detergent loss into the environment.
Use “Prewash” for heavily soiled laundry only!
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Save detergent, time, water and energy
consumption by not selecting “Prewash” for
slight to normally soiled laundry.
Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried
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in stains in water before washing to reduce the
necessity of a hot wash program.
Save energy by using a 60°C instead of a 90°C
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wash programme or a 40°C instead of a 60°C
wash programme.
Save energy and time by selecting a high spin
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speed to reduce the water content in laundry
before using a tumble dryer (for machines with
adjustable spin speed).
3.Disposing of packaging an d old
appliances
The washing machine is built from reusable
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materials. The washing machine must be
disposed of in compliance with current local
waste disposal regulations.
Before scrapping, cut off the power cable so that the
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washing machine cannot be connected to the mains.
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intend scrapping your appliance.
4.Child safety
Children must not be allowed to play with or in
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the appliance.
5.General recommendations
Do not leave the appliance connected when not
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in use. Turn off the tap.
Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance
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switch off the washing machine and disconnect it
from the mains supply.
To clean the outside of the washing machine, use
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a neutral detergent and a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive detergents.
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Do not attempt to force the lid open.
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If necessary, the power cable may be replaced
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with an identical one obtained from our AfterSales Service. The power cable must only be
replaced by a qualified technician.
6.EC Declaration of Conformity
This washing machine has been designed,
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constructed and distributed in compliance with
the safety requirements of 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
Lid
1.
Detergent dispenser
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Drum flaps
3.
Pump and foreign body trap
4.
After-Sales Service sticker (behind the foreign
5.
body trap cover)
Mobility lever (depending on model)
6.
To move the appliance: pull the handle out a
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little bit by hand and pull it out to the stop with
the foot.
Adjustable feet
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PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
Sort the laundry
Sort the laundry according to…
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• Type of fabric / care label symbol
Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics,
wool, handwashed items.
• Colour
Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new
coloured items separately.
•Size
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to
improve efficiency and distribution in the drum.
• Fabric delicacy
Wash delicate articles separately: use a special
programme for Pure New Wool , curtains
and other delicates. Always remove curtain glides
or wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton
bag. Use the special program for handwash
fabrics. Wash stockings, belts and other small
items or articles with hooks (e.g. bras) in special
cotton bags for washing machines or in zipped
pillow cases.
Empty pockets
2.
Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage your
washing machine drum and tub.
Fasteners
3.
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose
belts or ribbons should be tied together.
Stain removal
Blood, milk, egg and other organic subs tances are
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generally removed by the enzyme phase of the
programme.
To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit
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stains etc. add a stain removing agent in detergents
dispenser compartment or chlorine bleach in
compartment (depending on model).
Particularly stubborn stains should be treated
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before the wash.
Dyeing and bleaching
Products usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent
and salt. Pour the dye colour, the fixing agent and
then the salt directly into the empty drum. Load the
laundry only afterwards.
Only use dyes and bleaches recommended for
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washing machines.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be
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stained by dyes or bleaches.
Starching
Dissolve/dilute the starch, powder or liquid, in
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approximately 1 litre water outside of the washing
machine in a small container. Load the washing
machine, close the drum flaps and pour the dissolved
starch directly on the drum. Then close the lid, select
the programme “Rinse and Spin” and start.
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Loading the laundry
Opening and closing the drum doors.
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Open the drum door flaps by pressing the button and keep
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your second hand on the big drum door flap at the same time.
Place the items of laundry in the drum one by one without
3.
compressing them. Follow loads recommended in the
“programme chart”: overloading will result in unsatisfactory
washing results and creased laundry.
To close the drum door flaps, please hold both drum door
4.
flaps in the middle again.
Attention: Make sure that the drum door flaps are
properly locked, so that the button protrudes out
beyond the edge of the big drum door flap.
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Loading the laundry
Open the lid.
1.
Open the drum rotating the knob.
2.
Place the items of laundry in the drum one by one
3.
without compressing them. Follow loads
recommended in the “programme chart”: overloading
will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased
laundry.
To close the drum, push down first the front door and
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then the rear door (without rotating the knob) till
resistance.
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