Whirlpool AWM 506 Instruction for Use

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

26CARE AND MAINTENANCEAppliance exterior and control panel•Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products and no solvents).•Dry wi

27Water hose mesh filterCheck and clean periodically.For machines with a straight water supply hose “A”1.Turn off the tap.2.Unscrew the hose from the

28TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEThe appliance will not start, no lamp lights up.Check whether:•the appliance is plugged in;•the wall socket is functioning corr

29AFTER-SALES SERVICEBefore contacting After-Sales Service:1.Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting guide”).2.Restart the programme

30INSTALLATIONRemove the transit screwsThe appliance is fitted with two transit screws and a transit bar to prevent internal damage while it is being

31Connect the water inlet hoseFor models with straight hose “A”1.Insert the dirt strainer (already premounted on the hose end or included in the acces

32ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONDo not use extension leads or multi sockets.Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations.1) Warning

18BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE1.Removing the packaging and check•After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do

19FIRST WASH CYCLEPRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS1.Packing•The packing box may be fully recycled as confirmed by the recycling symbol. Adhere

20DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINEPREPARATION OF THE WASHINGSort the laundry1.Sort the laundry according to…• Type of fabric / care label symbolCott

21DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVESChoice of the right detergent and additivesThe type of detergent depends on:•type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics,

22StarchingDissolve/dilute the starch, powder or liquid, in approximately 1 litre of water in a container. Load the machine, close the door, select “R

232. Pre-bleach method:Laundry with heavy stains may bePRE-BLEACHED in the machine prior to carrying out a normal wash programme. Proceed by diluting

24WASHING PROGRAMMESelecting the programme:1.Plug in the appliance.2.Turn on the water supply tap.3.Set the Programme Selector knob to the desired pro

25REMOVING THE FILTERDRAINING RESIDUAL WATER1.Switch off the appliance and drain the water (see next paragraph “Draining residual water”).2.Open the f