Whirlpool WA 8988 Instruction for Use download pdf

YOUR ELECTRONIC WASHING MACHINE GB

This washing machine is equipped with all-electronic control, which opens up a host of possibilities for

you. Amongst others, these include: precise determination of load,

Dynamic-Sense Technology

imbalance detection and correction system, fast programme changing, accurate programme sequence

indicator, start delay, soaking, safety feature

“intelligent (anti-flood) Water Stop system”

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The

load determining facility

evaluates the laundry load at the start of the wash cycle and

optimises the washing procedure accordingly. The machine adapts automatically to the prevailing

circumstances: if you are washing a minimum load, the programme carries out only two rinse cycles

during the cotton and synthetics programmes, while keeping the rinse results very good. You save

on water, energy and time as a result.

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Thanks to its

Dynamic-Sense Technology

the appliance adapts optimally to the prevailing

circumstances, achieving favourable consumption figures even in the case of small loads. Water

supply temperature and pressure, quantity of water and degree of loading, are the parameters taken

into account. The progamme duration is influenced by these factors. This is checked and updated

at particular stages of the programme. Consequently, the programme duration can vary by up to 60

minutes.

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The

imbalance detection and correction system

protects your washing machine if the

imbalance is too great on initiating a spin cycle. This may occur with a badly distributed load or in

the case of single large laundry item. The laundry is re-distributed and the spin speed is not

increased until satisfactory laundry distribution has been achieved.

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If you happen to have selected the wrong programme, you can quickly change programme at any

time, without needing to add new detergent. Select the desired programme and start the

appliance. The new program resumes the wash programme at the same stage at which the

preceding one was interrupted.

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The

accurate sequence indicator

shows what stage of the programme has been reached by

LED indicators coming on: after starting the programme, the programme sequence indicator

moves from left to right passing through “Wash”, “Rinse”, “Spin”. Once the current stage of the

programme has been completed that LED indicator goes out.

The washing process is subdivided into three phases which corresponds to the three wash LEDs:

Enzyme phase

: at low temperature, organic soiling such as e.g. blood, milk and egg are

dissolved.

Heating-up phase

: the water is heated up to the selected washing temperature.

Washing phase

: the laundry is washed and, if the temperature is raised, whitened.

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Using the

“Start Delay”

option (if present) you can select the programme start time from 1 to 19

hours in advance. You can set the programme start time so that the laundry will be completed by a

particular time, thus allowing you to take advantage of favourable lower electricity tariffs at night.

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In order to soak particularly heavily soiled colourfast laundry, select the “Coloured” programme and,

once the water has been fed in, press the

“Start/Pause”

button. The programme is interrupted and

you can leave the laundry to

soak

as long as you want.

You can continue the programme by pressing the

“Start/Pause”

button once again.

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Depending on the washing machine type, it may be equipped with the anti-flood safety feature

“

intelligent Water Stop system

”: Even while switched off your washing machine is able to detect

water leakage and brings this to your attention with an audible alarm.

Alternatively, the appliance can be equipped with a safety hose with optical indicator (red indicator

in the safety valve inspection window).

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Summary of Contents

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21YOUR ELECTRONIC WASHING MACHINE GBThis washing machine is equipped with all-electronic control, which opens up a host of possibilities for you. Amon

Page 2 - LAUNDRY CARE LABELS

30DOOR LOCKThe door locks automatically after the programme starts until the end of the programme.The “Door free” indicator goes out.Exception: In the

Page 3 - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GB

31REMOVING THE FILTER1.Switch off the appliance (set the programme selector to and unplug it).2.Remove the coloured insert from the detergent dispen

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32APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL•Can be wiped down with a soft, damp cloth.•If necessary, some neutral cleaner (no abrasive agent) can be used.•

Page 5 - CHILD SAFETY

33This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose faults at an early stage and react appropriately.Often, h

Page 6 - TRANSPORT / HANDLING

34What should I do when the automatic safety system detects a malfunction?The programme is interrupted, an audible tone sound and various indicators (

Page 7 - PREPARING THE WASH

35Before contacting After-Sales Service:1.Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”).2.Restart the programme to check whether th

Page 8 - DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

36INSTALLATION•Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room.•Make sure that all four feet are stable a

Page 9 - START DELAY

37WATER SUPPLY•Water supply: cold water only •Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connection•Pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).WATER INLET HOSE1.The internal stra

Page 10 - DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END

38ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS•Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations.•The appliance must be connected to the mains exclus

Page 11 - (depending on model)

22WASH Resistant cotton Synthetics DelicatesThe figures correspond to the maximum permitted washing temperatures. Hand-washed itemsDo not wash C

Page 12 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

23QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GBBEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME:• FOLLOW THE “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”.• REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USI

Page 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

24GB CONTENTSYOUR ELECTRONIC WASHING MACHINEPAGE21LAUNDRY CARE LABELSPAGE22APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIESPAGE25CHILD SAFETYPAGE25PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

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251.Worktop2.Control panel3.Detergent dispenser4.After-Sales Service sticker (on the back side of the door)5.Door6.Door handle-To open the door press

Page 15 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

26PACKING •The packing material is 100% recyclable (marked with the recycling symbol ).Adhere to local regulations when disposing of packaging materi

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271.Sort the laundry according to…• Type of fabric / care label symbolCottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwashed items.• ColourSepa

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28CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENTThe type of detergent depends on:•type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool).Note: use only sp

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29Notes:•You can use liquid detergent in the “Prewash” phase for programmes with this option. In this case use only powder detergents for the main was