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Whirlpool AWE 6415 manual

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  • Page 1

    CONTENTS 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 INS[...]

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    GB 2 BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Remove the packaging and check a. Cut and rem ove the shrink-wr ap. b. Remove the top protect ion and the protective corners. c. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and turning the washing machine on one rear bottom corner. d. Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while raising the handle. Remove the[...]

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    GB 3 FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Packing • The packaging materials are 100% recyclable and bear the recyc ling symbol . Adhere to loca l regulations when disposing of packaging material. 2. Energy saving tips • Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the reco mmended maximum load size. [...]

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    GB 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING Sort the laundry 1. Sort the laundry according to… • Type of fabric / care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwashed items. • Colour Separate whites and coloureds . Wash new coloured items separate ly. •S i z e Wash items of different sizes i[...]

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    GB 5 Loading the laundry 1. Open the machine lid. 2. Open the drum by pressing th e small flap ( 2a ) or the push button ( 2b ) - depending on model - and holding the large flap. For the drum opening shown on 2c , you just have to press t he push button, without holding the large flap. 3. Place the items of laundry in t he drum one by one without c[...]

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    GB 6 DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Choice of the right detergents and additives The type of detergent depends on: • type of fabric (cottons , easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Note: use only specific de tergents for wool. • colour; • washing temperature; • degree and type of soiling. Notes: Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused [...]

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    GB 7 PROGRAMME SELECTION Preparation of wash cycle 1. Load the machine, close the dr um flaps and check that they are pr operly locked. 2. Add detergents and additives into the dispenser to no more than t he “MAX” level mark. Please refer to “Detergents an d Additives”. Select the programme 1. Press the “On/Off” button. The lamp of th e[...]

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    GB 8 CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP The washing machine is provided with a self-cleaning pump. The foreign body trap keeps objects like buttons, coins, safety-pins etc. which h ave been left in the laundry. 1. Unplug the washing machine. 2. Open the foreign body trap cover with a coin. 3. Place a bowl beneath it. 4. Turn the foreign body trap slowl[...]

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    GB 9 DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE When should I drain residual water (draining problem)? • Before transporting ( moving) the machin e. • If the washing machine i s installed in a room subject t o sub- zero temperatures. I t is best in this case to drain the machine after every wash . • If the draining problem indicators are fl[...]

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    GB 10 Water inlet hose filter Check and clean regularl y (at least two or three times a year). 1. Unplug the wash ing machine. 2. Turn off the ta p. 3. Unscrew the hos e from the tap. 4. Carefully clean the filter located at the end of hose, wit hout assembling it, for exampl e with a tooth-brush. Note : For machines equipped with hose type “ A ?[...]

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    GB 11 Washing machine exterior and control panel • Clean with a soft damp cloth. • If necessary, a neutral household cleaner can be applied (do not use aggressive or abrasive products). Lid seal • Clean from time to time with a damp clot h. Water inlet hose(s) • Check the hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. Rep lace if nece ssary. TR[...]

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    GB 12 What should I do when the automatic safety system detects a malfunction? The programme is interrupt ed and various indicators (depending on model) point to th e source of the fault. Fault description table. a. * Water inlet fault (no or insufficient water supply) Switch off the washing machine by pressing the “On/Off ” button and unplug i[...]

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    GB 13 AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). 2. Restart the progr amme to check whe ther the problem has solved itself. 3. If the machine continues to f unction incorrectly, call After-Sales Service. Specify: • The nature of the pr oblem. • The exact mo[...]

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    GB 14 INSTALLATION Removal of transport bracket The washing machine is fitted wit h a transport bracket to avoid any possible damage during transport. Before using the washing machine, the transport bracket at the back MUST be removed. 1. Unscrew the two screws A and the four scre ws B with a flat screwdriver or a No. 8 hex nut box spanner. 2. Remo[...]

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    GB 15 Adjust the feet Install the washing machin e on a level surface, near to electrical, water and drain connections. If the floor is uneven, adjust the feet (do not inse rt pieces of wood, cardboard etc. under the feet): 1. Loosen the locknut using the wr ench provided. 2. Adjust the height o f the foot by hand . 3. Retighten the locknut by turn[...]

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    GB 16 Water stop anti-flooding system (depending on model) • Screw the hose t o the water supply t ap. Turn the t ap fully on and check the water-ti ghtness of the connection. • The washing machine must not be connecte d to the mixing tap of a non -pressurized water heater ! • The inlet hose and the plastic enclosure contain (depending on mod[...]

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    GB 17 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Do not use extens ion leads or multi sockets. Electrical connec tions must be made in accorda nce with local regulatio ns. 1) Warning - this washing machine must be earthed This washing machine is normally supplied with a mains lead having a plug fitted in the factory whi ch has been checked for correct ea rth continuity[...]