User manual WHIRLPOOL WAS 5445 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] ENGLISH 21 3 Instructions for use Page 3 1 2 Contents Before Using The Washing Machine Accessories/Supplied Parts Installation Precautions and General Recommendations Description Of The Washing Machine Door Child Safety Before The First Wash Cycle Preparing The Wash Detergent And Additives Removing The Filter Draining Residual Water Care And Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide After-Sales Service Transport/Handling Electrical connection 3 Before Using The Washing Machine 1. Remove the packaging and check • After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer • Check that the accessories and supplied parts are all present • Keep the packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc. ) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous 4. Water inlet • Connect the water supply inlet hose in accordance with regulations of your local water company • Water inlet: • Tap: Cold water only 3/4 threaded hose connection 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar) • Water pressure (flow pressure): 2. [. . . ] Press the release lever in the prewash compartment downward and remove the drawer. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener compartment and the coloured insert for liquid detergent). Insert the detergent dispenser in the washing machine. Mesh Filters in the Water Connection Check and clean regularly. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. Pull off the mesh filter from the washing machine connection with universal pliers and clean it. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connections are completely water-tight. For washing machines with Water Stop hose 1. Clean the internal mesh filter and screw the water inlet hose back onto the tap. Turn on the tap and ensure that the connection is completely water-tight. 14 Troubleshooting Guide (Valid for all models except “LCD Intelligent Dialogue WAL. . . . ”) Depending on the model, your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. This enables faults to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately. These faults are frequently so minor that they can be removed within a few minutes. • the tap is turned on (see also “Fault in the water supply/ safety hose”) • a programme has been selected The washing machine vibrates during the spin cycle. Check whether: • the washing machine is level and standing firmly on all four feet • the transport bolts have been removed. Before using the washing machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed The washing machine stops during the programme (varies depending on model). Check whether: • the “Rinse Hold” light flashes, or the “Rinse Hold” button has been pressed; terminate this special option by pressing the button • another programme has been selected and the “Start/Pause” button is flashing. Reselect the desired programme and press the “Start/Pause” button • the door has been opened and the “Start/Pause” light is flashing. Close the door and press the “Start/Pause” button again • the “On/Off” button has been pressed and the light is on • the washing machine safety system has been activated (see “Fault Indicators” table) The appliance will not start, no lamp lights up. Check whether: • the mains plug is inserted into the socket • the wall socket is functioning correctly (use a table lamp or similar) to tes Final spin results are poor. The washing machine has an unbalance detection and correction system. a bathmat or bathrobe), this system may reduce the spin speed automatically or even interrupt the spin completely if it detects too great an imbalance even after several spin starts, in order to protect the washing machine. • If the laundry is still too wet at the end of the cycle, add smaller articles of laundry and repeat the spin cycle • Excessive foam formation may prevent spinning. Observe correct detergent dosages • Check whether spin speed “0” was selected the washing machine will not start. . . and the “Start/ Pause” light flashes Check whether: • the appliance door is properly closed (child safety) • the “Start/Pause” button has been pressed . . . and the “Start/Pause” light goes on (for models with a digital display a dash appears here). Check whether: • a programme has been selected Detergent and additive product residues in dispenser at end of wash. Check whether: • the siphon is correctly installed and clean (see “Care And Maintenance”) • sufficient water is entering. The mesh filters in the water connection could be blocked (see “Care And Maintenance”) • when using powder detergent beforehand the coloured insert for dosing liquid detergent has been removed from the dispenser . . . and the “On/Off” lamp goes on. Check whether: • the appliance door is properly closed (child safety) 15 Fault display table Luminous display “Water tap” “Water Stop” Spin speed lights flash flash flash flash Digital display (if fitted) “H” and “F” “P” and “F” from “F4” to “F16” “A” and “F” Fault description “Fault in water supply” “Draining fault” “Fault in an electrical component” “Water Stop fault” a. Fault in the water supply The appliance has no or insufficient water supply. For models with a fault display, the “Tap Off” display lights up and the spin speed indication LED flashes. If a digital display is fitted, “H” and “F” are also displayed alternately. [. . . ] Switch the washing machine off, pull out the mains plug and check whether: • the tap is fully turned on • the water supply pressure is sufficient • the water inlet hose is kinked • the mesh filters are blocked (see “Care And Maintenance”/ ”Mesh Filters in the Water Connection”) • the water in the inlet hose is frozen The washing machine vibrates during the spin cycle. Check whether: • the washing machine is level and standing firmly on all four feet • the transport bolts have been removed. Before using the machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts are removed 18 The water is not pumped out of the washing machine. The notice “FP” appears in the display. Check whether: • the drain hose is kinked • the pump or the filter is blocked (see “Removing The Filter”) IMPORTANT: Before emptying ensure that the water has cooled down. • the water in the drain hose is frozen up Reconnect the appliance to the electrical socket. [. . . ]