Whirlpool WA 9986/1 BK Instruction for Use

CONTENTSBEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINEPRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSDESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINEDOORCHILD SAFETY (IF AVAILABLE)BEFORE

27Water supply hoseCheck the supply hose regularly for brittleness and cracks and replace it if necessary using a new hose of the same type (available

28TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEDepending on the model, your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. This enables faults to be det

29Fault description tablea. “Water tap closed” indication lights upThe appliance has no or insufficient water supply.For models with remaining time di

30AFTER-SALES SERVICEBefore contacting After-Sales Service:1.Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”).2.Restart the programme

31ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONFor Great Britain onlyWarning - this appliance must be earthedFuse replacementIf the mains lead of this appliance is fitted wit

19BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE1.Removing the packaging and inspection• After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. If in dou

20PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS1.Packaging• The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol . Adhere to

21DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINEDOORCHILD SAFETY (IF AVAILABLE)BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE1. Worktop2. Control panel3. Detergent dispenser4. Servi

22PREPARATION OF THE WASHING1.Sort the laundry according to...• Type of fabric / care label symbolCottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, h

23Where to put detergent and additivesThe detergent drawer has three chambers (fig. “A”).Prewash Chamber• Detergent for the prewashMain Wash Chamber•

24Notes:• Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children.• Liquid detergents can be used for programmes with prewash.

25REMOVING THE FILTERDRAINING RESIDUAL WATERWe recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year.Especially:

26CARE AND MAINTENANCEAppliance exterior and control panel• Can be washed down with a soft, damp cloth.• A little neutral detergent (non abrasive) can