Whirlpool AWM 320 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GB

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME:

•IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

•REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST

TIME

•First wash cycle without laundry:

1. Open the tap(s).

2. Close the door.

3. Pour a little detergent (about 100ml) into the detergent compartment .

4. Select a short wash programme (see programme chart).

5. Press the “ON/OFF” button.

This will remove any water remaining in the machine from the manufacturer's test run.

ROUTINE WASHES:

1. Open the tap(s).

2. Sort the laundry according to fabric type and colour and load the machine.

3. Close the door.

4. Add detergent and any additives required.

5. Select the programme, temperature and special options (depending on model).

6. Press the “ON/OFF” button.

GB CONTENTS

APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES PAGE 5

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT PAGE 6

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 6

MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE PAGE 6

SORTING THE WASH PAGE 7

DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES PAGE 8

DYEING AND BLEACHING PAGE 9

SELECTINGTHEPROGRAMME AND

SPECIAL OPTIONS/PROGRAMMESTART PAGE 10

DOORLOCK/PROGRAMMEEND/

PROGRAMMERESELECTION PAGE 25

REMOVING THE FILTER /

DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER PAGE 11

CARE AND MAINTENANCE PAGE 12

CHILD SAFETY DEVICE PAGE 12

TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE PAGE 13

AFTER-SALES SERVICE PAGE 13

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 14

1. Worktop

2. Control panel

3. Detergent drawer

4. After-Sales Service sticker (inside door)

5. Door

6. Door handle

-To open: pull handle

-To lock: press the door firmly (the lock will click into place)

7. Door lock child safety device (inside door)

8. Filter (inside compartment door, depending on model)

9. Residual water drain (depending on model)

APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES

•Packing

The packaging is marked with the recycling

symbol , signifying that it can be 100%

recycled.

•Appliance

The appliance is made of recyclable

materials. Dispose of the appliance in

conformity with environmental regulations.

Make it inoperable: pull out the plug and cut

off the power cable so that the appliance

cannot be connected to the mains.

•Eco-tips

-A full load (depending on the programme

selected) gives the best energy and water

consumption.

-Laundry which is lightly to moderately soiled

does not require a prewash.

-Lightly soiled laundry should be washed at a

low temperature or with a short programme.

-When washing small loads press the “Lightly

Soiled”/“Half load” button (if present) and

use less detergent.

-If you wish to dry the laundry in a household

dryer,usethehighestspinspeed(depending

on the programme).

The dryer will then consume less energy.

-Do not exceed the recommended dosages

on the detergent packet.

-Only use bleach or stain remover if

absolutely necessary.

•The appliance must only be used in the

household for the prescribed uses.

•All connections to the water and electrical

mains must be made in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions and following

local utility company safety regulations (see

“Installation Instructions”).

•Beforeany cleaning andmaintenance switch

off the machine or disconnect it from the

mains.

•Switch off the washing machine and turn off

the tap(s) whenever the machine is not in

use.

•Never use excessive force to open the door.

•Children must not be allowed to play with or

insidethemachine.Donotrestany weighton

the door.

•Packaging materials can be dangerous for

children. Keep the packaging material

(plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of

their reach.

•The appliance conforms to European safety

regulations,ECdirective93/68/EWGandEN

60555.

1. Pull out the mains plug.

2. Shut off the water tap(s).

3. Disconnect the inlet and drain hoses.

4. Drain residual water from the appliance and

hoses (see “Draining Residual Water”).

5. Fit the transit bolts (see “Installation

Instructions”).

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE

1. Sort the load according to:

•Fabric type / care label symbol

Cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool.

•Colours

Separate coloured and white articles. Wash new

coloured articles separately.

•Article size

Washing articles of different sizes together

improves wash efficiency and distributes the load

better in the drum.

•Fabric delicacy

Wash delicates separately. Select the appropriate

special programme for machine - washable wool

, curtains or delicates. Either remove curtain

hooks or tie into a cloth bag. Only wash machine-

washable fabrics. Wash small articles (e.g. nylon

stockings, belts etc.) and articles with hooks (e.g.

bras) in a cloth bag or pillow case with zip.

2. Empty all pockets

Coins, safety pins etc. can damage the laundry,

drum and tub.

3. Closures

Close zips and hooks and eyes. Loose belts or

ribbons should be tied together.

STAIN REMOVAL

•Blood,milk, egg,andotherorganicsubstancesare

generally removed by the enzyme phase of the

programme.

•To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit

stains, etc. add a biological stain removing agent

to the main wash in chamber or a chlorine

bleach in chamber of the detergent drawer

(depending on the model).

•Particularly stubborn stains can be treated with

stain remover before the wash.

LOADING THE WASH

Open the door.

Load the articles one at a time loosely into the

drum, without overfilling.

Close the door.

LOAD CAPACITY

See the programme overview.

Note: Overloading the machine reduces the wash

efficiency and encourages creasing.

SORTING THE WASH

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT

The type of detergent depends on

•the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics,

delicates, wool)

Note: Use only specific detergents for

washing wool.

•colour

•wash temperature

•degree and type of soiling

Note:

•Whitish residues on dark fabrics are due to

the insoluble water softeners in modern

phosphate-free detergents. If this occurs,

shake or brush out the fabric or use liquid

detergents.

•Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry

place out of the reach of children.

•Use only detergent and fabric conditioner

specifically produced for automatic domestic

washing machines.

•When using water softeners, descaling

agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure that

they are suitable for use in domestic washing

machines.

•Do not use solvents in the machine (e.g.

turpentine, benzine, etc.). Do not wash

fabrics in the machine which have been

treated with solvents or flammable liquids.

DETERGENT DOSAGES

Do not exceed manufacturers’ recommended

dosages as shown on the detergent package.

The amounts depend on

•degree and type of soiling

•size of wash

-full load: according to manufacturers’

instructions

-half load: 3/4 of the normal amount

-minimumload (about 1 kg):1/2 the amount

used for full load

•water hardness in your area (request

information from the water company): soft

water requires less detergent than hard

water.

Note:

•Overdosing the detergent results in

excessive foaming and reduces the wash

efficiency.Ifthewashingmachinedetectstoo

much foam, it may prevent spinning.

•Using insufficient detergent results in grey

laundry.The heating elements anddrumalso

build up scale.

•If using chlorine bleach, follow the bleach

instructions carefully. Overdosing the bleach

can damage the wash.

If the machine has a three chamber detergent drawer set the hardness pointer to the domestic water

hardness level.

Move the hardness pointer sideways to the desired position.

DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

WATER HARDNESS

CATEGORY CHARACTERISTICS GERMAN

°dH

FRENCH

°fH

ENGLISH

°eH

soft

medium

hard

very hard

0-7

7-14

14-21

over 21

0-12

12-25

25-37

over 37

0-9

9-17

17-26

over 26

FILLING THE DETERGENT AND

ADDITIVES

1. Pullout the detergent drawer.Thedrawerwill

have three or four chambers depending on

the model.

2. Filling the detergent

3. Slide the drawer in until it clicks shut.

Notes:

•When using highly concentrated detergents,

use the detergent ball provided with the

detergent and place it directly in the drum to

avoid dispensing problems (for programmes

without pre-wash only).

•For programmes with prewash: liquid

detergents can be used for the prewash.

For the main wash then a powder detergent

has to be used.

•Dose the correct amount of concentrated

fabric softener and dilute with water up to the

maximum level marked in the softener

compartment.

Dyeing:commerciallyavailableproductsusually

consist of a dye colour, fixing agent and salt.

Pour the dye colour, fixing agent and salt directly

into the empty drum, and only then load the

laundry.

•Only use products designed for use in

washing machines.

•Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

•Plastic and rubber components of the

machine can be stained by dyes or bleaches.

DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES

•Programmes with pre- and main

wash.

•Main wash programme without

prewash.

When using liquid detergent,

extract the coloured insert from the

drawer and put it in the

compartment . The insert has a

scale to make dosing easier.

•Add fabric softeners and

conditioners (no further than the

“Max” mark (three chamber

models) or the “100 ml” mark (four

chamber models).

•Fill chlorine bleach only to the

“Max” mark (if model is suited to its

use).

•Stain remover.

•Water softener

(water hardness class 4).

•Starching

Dissolve/dilute the starch, powder

or liquid, in approximately 1 litre of

water in a container. Load the

machine, close the door, select

“Rinse and Spin” and start. Once

themachinehasstartedfilling,pour

the dissolved starch into detergent

dispenser chamber . Flush the

chamber straight away by adding

about half a liter of water.

Detergent drawer with 3 chambers.

Detergent drawer with 4 chambers.

DYEING AND BLEACHING

SELECTING THE PROGRAMME

(See also the separate programme chart and

consumption data)

For appliances WITH temperature

selector knob

1. Turn the programme selector knob

clockwise to the desired programme.

2. Set the temperature knob to the desired

temperature.

For appliances WITHOUT temperature

selector knob

Turn the programme selector knob clockwise to

the programme with the desired temperature.

PRESS THE DESIRED SPECIAL OPTION

BUTTON

(Depending on model, see also the separate

programme chart).

Spin speed reduction button

•Press this button to reduce the spin speed.

No spin button

•Press this button to exclude the spin function

from the programme.

Rinse hold/Spin delay button

•The laundry remains in the last rinse water

without being spun, to avoid heavy creasing.

•Especially suitable for the “Synthetic” or

“Delicate” programmes, if the laundry is not

to be unloaded immediately after the end of

the programme.

Stopping Rinse hold

Press the Rinse hold button again; the load

will be spun according to the selected

programme.

Lightly soiled/Half load button

•Reduces water consumption, above all

during the rinse.

•Especially suitable for lightly soiled or small

loads (reduce the detergent quantity).

Cold wash button

•The water is used at the water supply

temperature.

Intensive rinse button

•This function is especially suitable in areas

with extremely soft water, for baby clothes

and to help people with allergies.

•In the rinsing cycle approx. 10 l more water

are used.

•This special function is recommended for the

95°C “Cotton” and 60°C “Synthetic”

programmes, since in this way the wash

water is cooled before drainage.

95°C Cotton

•This function can be selected in the “Cotton”

programme.

•Suitable for fabrics with this symbol on the

label.

•Recommended only for heavily soiled

laundry.

PROGRAMME START

1. Plug in the appliance.

2. Turn on the water supply tap.

3. Press the “ON/OFF” button.

DOOR LOCK

The door locks automatically after the

programme start until the end of the programme.

PROGRAMME END

•The programme sequence indicator is at “Stop”.

1. Press the “ON/OFF” button.

2. Cancel the special options by pressing the

appropriate buttons.

3. Turn the water supply tap(s) off.

4. Wait for the door to unlock (about 2 minutes).

5. Open the door and unload the machine.

Note: Do not fully close the door but leave it ajar

to allow the drum to dry out.

PROGRAMME RESELECTION

1. Press the “ON/OFF” button.

2. Select the new programme, temperature and

relative options.

3. Press the “ON/OFF” button.

SELECTINGTHEPROGRAMME

ANDSPECIALOPTIONS/PROGRAMMESTART

DOORLOCK/PROGRAMMEEND/PROGRAMMERESELECTION

WHEN TO REMOVE THE FILTER / DRAIN

RESIDUAL WATER

•Check and clean the filter at least 2 or 3 times a

year.

•When the appliance does not drain or spin

properly.

•When the pump is blocked by an object (buttons,

coins, safety pins).

Important: Before draining, make sure that the

water has cooled.

REMOVING THE FILTER

1. Switch off the appliance (press the “ON/OFF”

button).

Open the filter cover with the coloured insert from

the detergent drawer.

3. Place a tub or container beneath it.

Slowlyturnthe filter anticlockwise until itshandleis

vertical without unscrewing it completely.

5. Wait until all the water has drained.

Now unscrew the filter completely and remove it.

7. Remove any foreign material from the filter.

8. Check that the pump rotor moves freely.

9. Insert the filter and screw it in clockwise until it

locks (until the grip is horizontal).

10.Close the cover.

11.Pour 1/2 litre of water into the detergent drawer to

reactivate the Eco system.

Some models have no filter, since they are fitted

with a self-cleaning pump.

WHEN TO DRAIN RESIDUAL WATER

•When transporting (moving) the machine.

•If there is danger of freezing in the installation

room. In this case the machine should be drained

after every wash.

DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

The residual water drain hose (if provided) is located

in the machine plinth.

Lift the cover upwards with light pressure.

Pull out the hose by about 15 cm (6 inches). Pull

off its endcap.

Let the water drain into a flat container until the

flow stops.

Close the drain hose and replace it.

If your washing machine is not provided with a drain

hose in the plinth, to drain the residual water please

follow the instructions given in the chapter “Removing

the Filter”.

REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER

APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL

PANEL

•Clean using normal household detergent (do

not use abrasive products).

•Dry with a soft cloth.

DETERGENT DRAWER

Disengage the drawer by pressing down the

release lever and extract it.

Remove the inserts (the siphon from the

softener compartment the siphon from the

chlorine bleach compartment and the

coloured insert for liquid detergent).

3. Wash all the parts under running water.

4. Reposition the inserts, fit in the drawer until it

locks.

DOOR SEAL

•Clean with a damp cloth when necessary.

•Check the seal folds for foreign bodies

periodically.

WATER HOSE MESH FILTER

•Check and clean periodically

1. Turn off the tap(s).

2. Unscrew the hose(s) from the tap(s).

3. Remove the mesh filter and clean it.

4. Refit the filter and screw the hose connection

to the tap.

5. Unscrew the hose(s) from the machine.

6. Remove the filter from the washing machine

with pliers and clean it.

7. Replace the filter and screw the hose

connection back on to the machine.

8. Turn on the tap(s) and ensure that the

connections are completely water-tight.

APPLIANCE FILTER

•Check the filter at least two or three times a

year and clean if necessary (see “Removing

the Filter”).

Topreventimproper use of themachine,turnthe

plastic screw on the inside of the appliance door

with the thick, rounded edge of the coloured

insert from the detergent dispenser or with a

coin.

Vertical Slot - Safety position: door cannot

lock into place.

HorizontalSlot -Normalposition:doorcanbe

closed as before.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CHILD SAFETY DEVICE

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