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Summary of Contents for Whirlpool AWM 5500
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
3gb10006.fm5 Page 17 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES LIQUID BLEACH (HYPOCHLORITE) DYEING WASHING PROGRAMME REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE... -
Page 2: Before Using The Washing Machine
3gb10006.fm5 Page 18 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1.Removing the packaging and check 6.Electrical connections • After unpacking, make sure that the washing • Electrical connections must be carried out by a machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use qualified technician in compliance with the the washing machine. -
Page 3: First Wash Cycle
3gb10006.fm5 Page 19 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM FIRST WASH CYCLE We recommend the first wash cycle be made without laundry. This will remove any residual water used in testing your washing machine. 1.Turn on the tap. 2.Close the appliance door. 3.Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser 4.Select a short program (see programme chart). -
Page 4: Description Of The Washing Machine
3gb10006.fm5 Page 20 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Worktop 2. Control panel 3. Detergent dispenser 4. After-Sales Service sticker (on the back side of the door) 5. Door 6. Door handle • To open the door press the button on the inside of the handle and pull •... -
Page 5: Detergents And Additives
3gb10006.fm5 Page 21 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Choice of the right detergent and additives Dosage Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in The type of detergent depends on: relation to: • type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, •... -
Page 6: Liquid Bleach (Hypochlorite)
3gb10006.fm5 Page 22 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM Filling the detergents and additives 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser to its full extent. The dispenser will have three or four chambers depending on model. 2.Fill the detergent: • Programme with pre- and main wash •... - Page 7 3gb10006.fm5 Page 23 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM 2. Pre-bleach method: For a machine with temperature selector: • Turn the programme selector to programme 4. Laundry with heavy stains may be • Turn the temperature selector to Min. PRE-BLEACHED in the machine prior to carrying out a normal wash programme.
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Page 8: Washing Programme
3gb10006.fm5 Page 24 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM WASHING PROGRAMME Selecting the programme: 1.Plug in the appliance. 2.Turn on the water supply tap. 3.Set the Programme Selector knob to the desired programme. 4.Depending on model, set the Temperature Selector knob to the desired temperature. 5.Depending on model, set the Spin Speed Selector knob to the desired spin speed. -
Page 9: Removing The Filter
3gb10006.fm5 Page 25 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM REMOVING THE FILTER 1. Switch off the appliance and drain the water (see next paragraph “Draining residual water”). 2. Open the filter cover with a coin. 3. Place a tray or container beneath the cover. 4. -
Page 10: Care And Maintenance
3gb10006.fm5 Page 26 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel Door seal • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. use abrasive products and no solvents). •... - Page 11 3gb10006.fm5 Page 27 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM Water hose mesh filter Check and clean periodically. For machines with a straight water supply hose “A” 1.Turn off the tap. 2.Unscrew the hose from the tap. 3.Clean the internal filter. 4.Screw the supply hose back onto the tap.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide
3gb10006.fm5 Page 28 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The appliance will not start, no lamp lights The appliance vibrates during the spin cycle. Check whether: Check whether: • the appliance is levelled and solidly installed on • the appliance is plugged in; all four feet (see “Installation Instructions”);... -
Page 13: After-Sales Service
3gb10006.fm5 Page 29 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: Specify: 1.Try to remedy the problem yourself • The nature of the problem. (see “Troubleshooting guide”). • The exact model of the appliance. 2.Restart the programme to check whether the •... -
Page 14: Installation
3gb10006.fm5 Page 30 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM INSTALLATION Remove the transit screws The appliance is fitted with two transit screws and a transit bar to prevent internal damage while it is being moved. Before using the appliance the transit screws and transit bar MUST be removed. - Page 15 3gb10006.fm5 Page 31 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM Connect the water inlet hose For models with straight hose “A” 1.Insert the dirt strainer (already premounted on the hose end or included in the accessories) into the threaded tap coupling. 2.Carefully screw the hose connection onto the tap preferably by hand.
- Page 16 3gb10006.fm5 Page 32 Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:21 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Do not use extension leads or multi sockets. Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. 1) Warning - this appliance must be earthed This appliance is normally supplied with a mains lead having a plug fitted in the factory which has been checked for correct earth continuity.