Whirlpool AWV 516 Instruction for Use

58CONTENTSBEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINEFIRST WASH CYCLEPRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSDESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINEPREPARATION OF THE

67Appliance exterior and control panel• Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products or paint-thinners).• Wipe with a soft cloth

68AFTER-SALES SERVICEBefore contacting After-Sales Service:1.Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”).2.Restart the programme

69INSTALLATIONRemoval of transport bracketThe appliance is fitted with a transport bracket to avoid any possible damage during transport.Before using

70Adjust the feetInstall the appliance on a level surface, near to electrical, water and drain connections.If the floor is uneven, adjust the feet (do

71Water stop anti-flooding system(depending on model)• Screw the hose to the water supply tap. Turn the tap fully on and check the water-tightness of

72ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONDo not use extension leads or multi sockets.Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations.1) Warning

59BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE1.Remove the packaging and checka.Cut and remove the shrink-wrap.b.Remove the top protection and the protective corn

60FIRST WASH CYCLEPRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS1.Packing•The packaging materials are 100% recyclable and bear the recycling symbol . Adhere

61DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINEPREPARATION OF THE WASHINGSort the laundry1.Sort the laundry according to…•Type of fabric / care label symbolCotto

62Stain removal• Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are generally removed by the enzyme phase of the programme.• To remove red wine, coffee

63DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVESChoice of the right detergents and additivesThe type of detergent depends on:• type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics

64CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAPThe appliance is provided with a self-cleaning pump. The foreign body trap keeps objects like buttons, coins, safety-p

65DRAINING RESIDUAL WATERCARE AND MAINTENANCEWhen should I drain residual water (draining problem)?• Before transporting (moving) the machine.• If the

66Water inlet hose filterCheck and clean regularly (at least two or three times a year).1.Unplug the appliance.2.Turn off the tap.3.Unscrew the hose f