Whirlpool WWDC 6400 manual

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    DEFINITION OF USE • 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. This washing machine is exclusively destined to wash and spin machine washable laundry in quantities which are usual for private households. • Observe the [...]

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    PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMEND A TIONS 1. Safety instructions • The washing machine is appropriate for indoor use only . • Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance. • Children must not be allowed to play with the washing machine or to climb into the drum. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduc[...]

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    T o open the door , hold the door handle and pull the door . Close the door by pressing it without excessive force until it clicks shut. 1. W orktop 2. Control panel 3. Detergent dispenser 4. Service plate (inside the door) 5. Door 6. Pump access with filter and emergency drain hose (if available) behind the plinth 7. Adjustable feet DESCRIPTION OF[...]

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    GB 4 PREP ARA TION OF THE W ASHING 1. Sort the laundry according to... • T ype of fabric / care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwash items. • Colour Separate coloured and white items. W ash new coloured articles separately . • Size W ash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficienc[...]

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    Where to put detergent and additives The detergent drawer has three chambers (picture “ A ” ). Prewash Chamber • Detergent for the prewash Main W ash Chamber • Detergent for the main wash • Stain remover • W ater softener Softener Chamber • Fabric softener • Liquid starch P our additives only up to the “ MAX ” mark. If you use l[...]

  • Page 6

    W e recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly , at least two or three times a year , especially: • If the “Clean pump” indication lights up: • If the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails to perform spin cycles. If t he wash ing mac hine sta nds in a ro om p ron e to fro st, you have to dra in r esi dual wat er a f[...]

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    Door seal • Dry the door seal after each washing with an absorbent cotton cloth; make sure that the door seal is completely dry before closing the door of the empty washing machine. • Check the condition of the door seal periodically . Filter • Check and clean the filter regularly , at least two or three times a year (see “Draining Residual[...]

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    GB 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Y our washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. These enable faults to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately . These faults are frequently so minor that they can be removed within a few minutes. Problem Causes - Solutions - Tips Appliance does not start, no indic[...]

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    GB 9 Failure indication lights up Description - Causes - Solutions “W ater tap closed” Appliance has no or insufficient water supply . The “ Start(P ause) ” light blinks. Check whether: • W ater tap is fully open and water supply pressure is sufficient. • Kinks are present in the water inlet hose. • Mesh filter of water inlet hose is [...]

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    GB 10 Failure indication lights up Indication on display (if available) Description - Causes - Solutions “Service” from “F03” to “F43” (except “F18” and “F24”) “F24” “F02” or “F A ” “F18” or “Fod” “Electrical module fault” Push the “Reset” button for at least 3 seconds. May appear for very water -soak[...]

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    GB 11 AFTER -SALES SERVICE Never lift the appliance by the worktop when transporting. 1. Pull out the mains plug. 2. T urn off the tap. 3. Check that machine door and detergent dispenser are properly closed. 4. Disconnect the inlet and drain hoses. 5. Eliminate all water from the hoses and from the appliance (see “Draining Residual W ater/ Cleani[...]

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    GB 12 For Great Britain only W arning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T .A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Remove the fuse cover ( A ) and fuse ( B ). 2. Fit replacement 13A fus[...]

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    Noise, ex cessive vibrations and water leakages can be caus ed b y i ncor rect ins tal lati on o f w ashi ng machine. If your washing machine is NOT a built-in model NEVER move the appliance by carrying it at the worktop. REMOVE TRANSPORT BOL TS! (pict.1) Important: - Not removed transport bolts cause damages to the appliance! - Keep the transport [...]