LADEN AWE 89612 Owner's manual

Category
Washing machines
Type
Owner's manual
INTENDED USE
• KeeptheseInstructionsforUseandthe
ProgrammeChart;ifyoupassonthewashing
machinetoanotherperson,alsogivehim/her
InstructionsforUseandProgrammeChart.
Thiswashingmachineisexclusivelydestinedtowash
andspinmachinewashablelaundryinquantitieswhich
areusualforprivatehouseholds.
• ObservetheinstructionsgivenintheseInstructions
forUseandtheProgrammeChartwhenusingthe
washingmachine.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Safety instructions
• Thewashingmachineisap-
propriateforindooruseonly.
• Donotstoreflammablefluids
neartheappliance.
• Donotplaceelectricalappli-
ancesonthelidofyourwash-
ingmachine.
• Childrenmustbesupervised
toensurethatthedonotplay
withtheappliance.
• Thiswashingmachineisnot
intendedforusebypersons
(includingchildren)with
reducedphysical,sensoryor
mentalcapabilities,orlackof
experienceandknowledge,
unlesstheyhavebeengiven
supervisionorinstructioncon-
cerninguseoftheappliance
byapersonresponsiblefor
theirsafety.
• Donotattempttoforcethe
lidopen.
• Ifnecessary,thepowerca-
blemaybereplacedwithan
identicaloneobtainedfrom
ourAfter-SalesService.The
powercablemustonlybe
replacedbyaqualifiedtechni-
cian.
• Beforeanycleaningorcarry-
ingoutmaintenanceswitch
offthewashingmachineand
disconnectitfromthemains
supply.
2. Packing
• Thepackagingmaterialsare100%recyclableand
beartherecyclingsymbol .Adheretolocal
regulationswhendisposingofpackagingmaterial
3. Disposing of packaging and old washing
machines
• Thisapplianceismarkedaccordingtothe
Europeandirective2002/96/EConWasteElectrical
andElectronicEquipment(WEEE).Byensuring
thisproductisdisposedofcorrectly,youwill
helppreventpotentialnegativeconsquencesfor
theenvironmentandhumanhealth,whichcould
otherwisebecausedbyinappropriatewaste
handlingofthisproduct.
• Thesymbol ontheproduct,oronthe
documentsaccompanyingtheproduct,indicates
thatthisappliancemaynotbetreatedashousehold
waste.Insteaditshallbehandedovertothe
applicablecollectionpointfortherecyclingof
electricalandelectronicequipment.Disposal
mustbecarriedoutinaccordancewithlocal
environmentalregulationsforwastedisposal.
Formoredetailedinformationabouttreatment,
recoveryandrecyclingofthisproduct,please
contactyourlocalcityoffice,yourhouseholdwaste
disposalserviceortheshopwhereyoupurchased
theproduct.
• Thewashingmachineisbuiltfromreusable
materials.Itmustbedisposedofincompliance
withcurrentlocalwastedisposalregulations.
• Beforescrapping,removealldetergentresidues
andcutoffthepowercablesothatthewashing
machineismadeunusable.
4. General recommendations
• Donotleavethewashingmachineconnected
whennotinuse.Turnoffthetap.
5. EC Declaration of Conformity
• Thiswashingmachinehasbeendesigned,
constructedanddistributedincompliance
withthesafetyrequirementsofECDirectives:
2006/95/ECLowVoltageDirective2004/108/EC
ElectromagneticCompatibilityDirective
TheManufacturerisnotliableforanydamageto
laundryresultingfrominadequateorincorrect
fabriccareinstructionswhichhavebeenprovided
withthegarmentorarticle
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1. Remove the packaging and check
a. Cutandremovetheshrink-wrap.
b. Removethetopprotectionandtheprotective
corners.
c. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and
turning the washing machine on one rear
bottom corner. Make sure that the plastic
part of the bottom protection (if available on
the model) remains in the packing and not in
the machine bottom.
Thisisimportant,asotherwisetheplasticpartcould
damagethewashingmachineduringoperation.
d. Openthelidbypressingitslightlydownwhile
raisingthehandle.Removethepolystyrenecushion
(dependingonmodel).
e.Removetheblueprotectivefilmfromthepanel
(dependingonmodel).
• Afterunpacking,makesurethatthewashingmachine
isundamaged.Ifindoubt,donotusethewashing
machine.ContactAfter-SalesServiceoryourlocal
retailer.
• Keepthepackagingmaterials(plasticbags,
polystyreneparts,etc.)outofreachofchildren;
theyarepotentiallydangerous.
• Iftheappliancewasexposedtothecoldpriorto
delivery,keepitatroomtemperatureforafew
hoursbeforeoperating.
2. Remove the transport bracket
• Thewashingmachineisfittedwithtransport
screwsandatransportbrackettopreventdamage
duringtransport.Before using the washing
machine you must remove the transport
bracket(see“Installation”/“Removaloftransport
bracket”).
3. Install the washing machine
• Placethewashingmachineonaflatandstablefloor
surface.
• Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine
is stable and level (see “Installation”/“Adjust
the feet”).
• Incaseofwoodenorso-called“floatingfloors”(for
instancecertainparquetorlaminatefloors),place
theapplianceonasheetofplywoodwithasizeof
atleast40x60cmandthicknessofatleast3cm,
whichisscrewedtothefloor.
• Makesurethattheventilationopeningsinthe
baseofyourwashingmachine(ifavailableonyour
model)arenotobstructedbyacarpetorother
material.
4. Water supply
• Connectthewatersupplyinlethoseinaccordance
withtheregulationsofyourlocalwatercompany
(see“Installation”/“Connectthewaterinlethose”).
• Watersupply:Coldwateronly
• Tap:3/4”threadedhoseconnection
• Pressure:100-1000kPa(1-10bar).
• Onlyusenewhosesforconnectingthewashing
machinetothewatersupply.Usedhosesmustnot
beusedanymoreandshouldbediscarded.
5. Drain hose
• Firmlyconnectthedrainhosetothesiphonor
anotheroutletfordrainwater.(see“Installation”/
Connectthewaterdrainhose”).
• Ifthewashingmachineisconnectedtoabuilt-in
drainagesystem,ensurethelatterisequippedwith
aventtoavoidsimultaneousloadinganddrainingof
water(siphoningeffect).
6. Electrical connection
• Electricalconnectionsmustbecarriedoutby
aqualifiedtechnicianincompliancewiththe
manufacturer’sinstructionsandthecurrent
standardsafetyregulations.
• Thetechnicaldata(voltage,powerandfuses)are
givenontheratingplateontherearofthewashing
machine.
• Donotuseextensionleadsormultisockets.
• Accesstothemainsplugordisconnectionfrom
themainssupplyviaadouble-poleswitchmustbe
ensuredatalltimesaftertheinstallation.
• Donotoperatethewashingmachineifithasbeen
damagedduringtransport.InformtheAfter-Sales
Service.
• Mainscablereplacementisonlytobecarriedout
byAfter-SalesService.
• Thewashingmachinemustbeconnected
exclusivelybymeansofasocketwithanearth
connection,incompliancewiththeregulationsin
force.Inparticular,washingmachinesinstalledin
premisescontainingashowerorabathmustbe
protectedbyadifferentialresidualcurrentdevice
ofatleast30mA.Earthingthewashingmachine
isobligatoryunderthelaw.Themanufacturer
declinesallliabilityforinjurytopersonsoranimals
ordamagetopropertyderivingeitherdirectlyor
indirectlyfromfailuretoobservethedirectionsin
theseInstructionsforUse.
• Whenusingaresidualcurrentcircuitbreaker
(RCCB),onlyuseamodelmarkedwith .
Approximate dimensions:
Width: 400mm
Height: 900mm
Depth: 600mm
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GB3
Removal of transport bracket
Thewashingmachineisfittedwithatransportbracketto
avoidanypossibledamageduringtransport.
IMPORTANT: Before using the washing machine, the
transport bracket at the back MUST be removed.
1.Unscrewthetwoscrews“A”andthefourscrews“B”
withaflatscrewdriveroraNo.8hexnutboxspanner.
2.Removethetransportbracket.
3.Replacethefourouterscrews“B”onthemachineand
tightenthem.
4. Clipthetwocovers“C”suppliedintotheopenings“D”
ofthewashingmachine.
Note: do not forget to replace and tighten the four
outer screws.
INSTALLATION
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C
D
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A
B
1.Lid
2.Detergentdispenser
3.Drum
4. Pumpaccessbehindfilter
5.After-SalesServicesticker(behindthe
filtercover)
6. Mobilitylever(dependingonmodel)
• Tomovethewashingmachine:pullthehandle
outalittlebitbyhandandpullitouttothestop
withthefoot.
7.Adjustablefeet
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
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Adjust the feet
Installthewashingmachineonalevelsurface,nearto
electrical,wateranddrainconnections.
Ifthefloorisuneven,adjustthefeet(donotinsertpieces
ofwood,cardboardetc.underthefeet):
1.Screwoutthewashingmachine´sfeetbyhandwith2-3
clockwiseturnsandthenslackenthelocknutbywrench
2.Adjusttheheightofthefeetbyhand.
3.Retightenthelocknutbyturningitanti-clockwise
towardsthewashingmachine’sbottom.
Make sure that the feet are resting correctly on the
floor and that the washing machine is perfectly level
and stable (use a spirit level).
Thewashingmachinecanbeinstalledinanarea40cmwide
and63cmdeep.
Note:ifyouinstallthemachineonthickcarpet,adjustthe
feettoensurethatthereissufficientspaceunderthe
machinefortheairtocirculate.
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Connect the water inlet hose
1.Carefullyscrewthewaterinlethosetothevalveontherearsideof
thewashingmachine(“A”);screwtheotherendofthehosetothe
tapbyhand.
2.Makesuretherearenokinksinthehose.
3.Checkwater-tightnessoftapandwashingmachineconnectionsby
turningthetapcompletelyon.
• Ifthehoseistooshort,replaceitwithasuitablelengthofpressure
resistanthose(1000kPamin,EN50084approvedtype).
• Ifyouneedalongerwaterstophose,contactourAfterSalesService
oryourdealer.
• Checktheinlethoseregularlyforbrittlenessandcracksandreplace
ifnecessary.
• Thewashingmachinecanbeconnectedwithoutabackflowvalve.
Water stop anti-flooding system
(seeinlethosetypeasshownontheright-dependingonmodel)
• Screwthehosetothewatersupplytap.Turnthetapfullyonand
checkthewater-tightnessoftheconnection.
• Thewashingmachinemustnotbeconnectedtothemixingtapofa
non-pressurizedwaterheater!
• Donotimmersethewaterstopdeviceofthehoseintowater;
otherwiseitwilllooseitsprotectivefunction.
• Iftheflexiblehoseisdamaged,unplugthewashingmachinefrom
themainsimmediately,turnoffthetapandreplacethehose.
Iftheflexiblehoseistooshort,replaceitwitha3mWaterStophose
(availablefromAfter-SalesServiceorfromyourdealer).
A
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Connect the water drain hose
Unhookthedrainhosefromtheleftclip,seearrow“A”on
picture.
Important:
Do NOT loosen the drain hose from the right connection,
see arrow “B” on picture.Otherwise,thereistheriskofleak-
ageandofscaldingwithhotwater.
Firmlyconnectthedrainhosetothesiphonoranotheroutletfor
drainwater.
Ifyouneedtoaddanextension,useaflexiblehoseofthesame
sizeandsecuretheunionswithscrew-onhoseclips.
Maximumoveralldrainhoselength:2.50m.
Maximumdrainheight:100cm.
Minimumdrainheight:55cm.
Important:
Makesuretherearenokinksinthedrainhoseandtakeprecau-
tionsagainstitfallingwhilethewashingmachineisrunning.
1. Unplugthewashingmachine.
2. Turnoffthetap.
3.Removethewatersupplyanddrainhose.
4.Eliminateallwaterfromthehosesandthewashingmachine
(see“CleaningtheFilter/DrainingResidualWater”).Waitfor
thewatertocoolsoastoavoidanyaccidents.
5.Tofacilitatemovingthemachine,pullthehandlesituatedatthe
bottomfront(ifavailableonyourmodel)outalittlebyhand
andpullitouttothestopwiththefoot.Afterwardspushthe
handlebackintotheoriginalstableposition.
6. Fixthetransportbracketagainfortransportation.
7.Transportthewashingmachineupright.
IMPORTANT:Donotusethewashingmachinewhilethehandle
ispulledout.
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
5
A
B
GB6
Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.
Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations.
1) Warning - this washing machine must be earthed
Thiswashingmachineisnormallysuppliedwithamainsleadhavingaplugfittedinthefactorywhichhas
beencheckedforcorrectearthcontinuity.
Ifthefittedplugisnotsuitableforyoursocketoutlet,orifthemachine’smainsleadisnotfittedwithaplug,
youshouldfitasuitablenew,goodqualityplugbyfollowingtheinstructionsin(2)below.
Anyunsuitableplugshouldbecutoffanddisposedofinordertoavoidapossibleshockhazardshoulditbe
insertedintoasocket.
2) CONNECTION TO A REWIRABLE PLUG - to be carried out only by a qualified electrician
Thewiresinthemainsleadarecolouredinaccordancewiththefollowingcode:
BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”)
BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”)
GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”)
Tofitanewplug,proceedasfollows:
 2.1) Polarized Plugs (e.g. 3 pin, 13 amp plug conforming to
BS 1363A)
 a. TheGREENANDYELLOWwiremustbeconnectedtothe
terminalintheplugwhichismarkedwiththeletter“E”orby
theEarthsymbolorcolouredgreenandyellow.
 b. TheBLUEwiremustbeconnectedtotheterminalwhichis
markedwiththeletter“N”orcolouredblue.
 c. TheBROWNwiremustbeconnectedtotheterminal
whichismarkedwiththeletter“L”orcolouredbrown.
2.2) Non-polarized plugs (e.g. 2 pin with side earth contact)
ThewirewhichiscolouredGREENANDYELLOWmustbeconnectedtotheearthcontact.Theothertwo
wiresshouldbeconnectedtothetwopins,irrespectiveofcolour.
FUSEREPLACEMENT
IfthemainsleadofthiswashingmachineisfittedwithaBS1363A
13ampfusedplug,replacethefuseonlywithanA.S.T.A.approvedtype
conformingtoBS1362andproceedasfollows:
Removethefusecover(A)andthefuse(B).
Fitthereplacement13Afuseintothefusecover.
Refitbothintotheplug.
Forallothertypesofplug,thesupplysocketshouldbeprotectedby
a16Afuseorcircuitbreakeratthedistributionboard.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
GB7
Toremoveanyresidualwaterusedintestingbythemanufacturer,werecommendthatyoucarryouta
shortwashcyclewithoutlaundry.
1. Openthetap.
2. Closethedrumflaps.
3. Addasmallamountofdetergent(maximum1/3ofthequantitythedetergentmanufacturerrecommends
forlightlysoiledlaundry)tothemainwashchamberofthedetergentdispenser.
4.Closethelid.
5. Selectandstartprogramme“Synthetics”at60°C(seeseparatetheprogrammechart).
BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE
PREPARATION OF THE LAUNDRY
Sort the laundry
1. Sort the laundry according to…
• Type of fabric / care label symbol
Cottons,mixedfibres,easycare/synthetics,wool,
handwashitems.
• Colour
Separatewhitesandcoloureds.Washnew
coloureditemsseparately.
• Size
Washitemsofdifferentsizesinthesameloadto
improvewashingefficiencyanddistributioninthe
drum.
• Fabric delicacy
Washdelicatearticlesseparately:useaspecial
programmeforPureNewWool,curtains
andotherdelicates.Alwaysremovecurtainglides
orwashcurtainswiththeglidesinsideacotton
bag.Usethespecialprogrammeforhandwash
fabrics.Washstockings,beltsandothersmallitems
orarticleswithhooks(e.g.bras)inspecialcotton
bagsforwashingmachinesorinzippedpillow
cases.
2. Empty pockets
Coins,safetypinsandsimilaritemscandamage
yourlaundryaswellasthewashingmachine’s
drumandtub.
3. Fasteners
Closezipsandfastenbuttonsorhooks;loosebelts
orribbonsshouldbetiedtogether.
Stain removal
• Blood,milk,eggandotherorganicsubstancesare
generallyremovedbytheenzymephaseofthe
programme.
• Toremoveredwine,coffee,tea,grassand
fruitstainsetc.addastainremovertothemain
washchamberofthedetergentdispenser.
• Particularlystubbornstainsshouldbetreated
beforethewash.
Dyeing and bleaching
• Onlyusedyesandbleachesthataresuitable
forwashingmachines.
• Followthemanufacturer’sinstructions.
• Plasticandrubberpartsofthemachinemaybe
stainedbydyesorbleaches.
GB8
Loading the laundry
1.Openthemachinelidbypullingitupwards.
2. Openthedrum
-bypushingthedrumflaprelease(for“1a
and“1b”;modelsasshownon“1a”and“1d”
haveafixeddrumflapreleasewhichwillnot
compresswhenpushed).
-byholdingthereardrumflap,slidingback
thesliderintoarrowdirectionandpushing
thefrontflaptowardstheinsideofthedrum
untiltheclosingmechanismreleases(for“1c”).
3.Placetheitemsoflaundryintothedrumone
byone.Donotexceedthemaximumload
oftheprogrammesindicatedintheseparate
programmechart.
-Overloadingthemachinewillresultin
unsatisfactorywashingresultsandcreased
laundry.
-Takecarethatthelaundrydoesnot
overhangthedrum;ifthisisthecase,push
thelaundrydownintothedrumsothatthere
isenoughfreespacetoclosethedrumflaps
properly.
-Donotusetheflapstopushthelaundry
intothedrum.
4. Toclosethedrum,holdbothflapsinthemiddle
again(picture“2”),therearflapoverthefront
flap.
ATTENTION:makesurethatthedrumflaps
areproperlylocked-dependingonthemodel:
-themetalhookmustbecompletelyhooked
intothereardoorflap-seepicture“2a”,or
-allmetalhooksmustbeproperlyhooked
insidethereardoorflap,andthebutton
mustoverlaptheedgeofthereardoorflap
-seepicture“2b”.
-thesliderofthefrontflapmustslightly
overlaptherearflap-seepicture“2c”.
-allmetalhooksmustbeproperlyhooked
insidethereardoorflap-seepicture“2d”.
Checkthatnolaundrygetsstuckbetweenthe
flaps,orbetweenflapsanddrum.
2
1c
1a
1b
1d
2a 2b
2c
2d
GB9
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Where to put detergents and additives
• Laundrydetergentforprewashandmainwash
• Laundrydetergentformainwashwithoutprewash
• Fabricsoftenersnomorethanto“MAX”mark.
• Stainremovers
• Watersofteners(waterhardnessclass4)
• Starch(dissolvedinwater;maximum100ml)
Observethe“MAX”levelmarksforpowderdetergent,
liquiddetergentandfabricsoftener.
Forprogrammeswithoutprewashandtemperaturesfromcoldto
40°C,itisrecommendedtouseliquiddetergentstoavoidwhitish
residuesonthelaundry.
()
Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry
place out of the reach of children.
Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine,
benzene); do not machine wash fabrics that
have been treated with solvents or
flammable liquids.
Only use detergents and/or additives that are
specifically produced for domestic washing
machines.
Observe the recommendations on the care
labels of your laundry
Thechoiceofdetergentdependson:
• Typeoffabric
• Colour
• Recommendedwashtemperature
• Degreeandtypeofsoiling
Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash
when having activated the “Prewash” option.
Do not use liquid detergent when selecting a
later cycle start / cycle end (depending on the
model).
Dosage
Followthedosagerecommendationsonthe
detergentpack.Theydependon:
• degreeandtypeofsoiling
• sizeofwash
-fullload:followthedetergentmanufacturer’s
instructions;
- halfload:3/4theamountusedforafullload;
- minimumload(about1kg):halftheamount
usedforafullload
Ifthereisnoreferencetoacertainwashloadon
thedetergentpack:thedetergentmanufacturers
usuallyrefertheirdosingrecommendationsto
4.5kglaundryforheavydutydetergentand
2.5kglaundryfordelicatedetergent.
• waterhardnessinyourarea(askforinformation
fromyourwatercompany).Softwaterrequires
lessdetergentthanhardwater.
Please note:
Toomuchdetergentcanresultinexcessfoamforma-
tion,whichreduceswashingefficiency.
Ifthewashingmachinedetectstoomuchfoam,itmay
preventspinning,orprolongtheprogrammeduration
andincreasethewaterconsumption(seealsoremarks
onfoamformationinthe“TroubleshootingGuide”).
Insufficientdetergentmayresultingreylaundryand
alsocalcifiestheheatingsystem,drumandhoses.
Laundry type Kind of detergent
Whiterobustlaundry
(cold-95°C):
heavydutydetergentswith
bleach
Whitedelicatelaundry
(cold-40°C):
milddetergentswithbleach
and/oropticalbrighteners
Light/pastel-shaded
colours(cold-60°C):
detergentswithbleach
and/oropticalbrighteners
Intensivecolours
(cold-60°C):
colourdetergentswithout
bleach/opticalbrighteners
Black/darkcolours
(cold-60°C):
specialdetergentsforblack/
darklaundry
Forlaundryrequiringspecialtreatment(e.g.wool
ormicrofibers),werecommendtousespecialized
detergents,additivesorpre-treatmentavailableon
themarket.
Refertointernetlinkwww.cleanright.euformore
detailedinformation.
GB10
Using chlorine bleach
• Washyourlaundryinthedesiredprogramme
(Cotton,Synthetics),addinganappropriateamount
ofchlorinebleachtotheSOFTENERchamber
(closethelidcarefully).
• Immediatelyafterendofprogramme,startthe
“RinseandSpin”programmetoeliminateany
residualbleachsmell;ifyouwant,youcanadd
softener.
• Neverputbothchlorinebleachandsoftenerinto
thesoftenerchamberatthesametime.
Thewashingmachineisprovidedwithaself-cleaningpump.
Thefilterkeepsobjectslikebuttons,coins,safetypinsetc.
whichhavebeenleftinthelaundry.
Werecommendtocheckandcleanthefilterregularly,at
leasttwoorthreetimesayear.
Especially:
• iftheapplianceisnotdrainingproperlyorifitfailsto
performspincycles.
• ifthe“Cleanpump”indicationlightsup.
IMPORTANT:makesurethewaterhascooledbefore
drainingtheappliance.
Residualwatermustbedrainedalsobeforetransporting
themachine.
1. Unplugthewashingmachine.
2. Openthefiltercoverwithacoin.
3. Placeabowlbeneathit.
4. Turnthefilterslowlyanti-clockwiseuntilthegripis
vertical;donotremoveitasyet.
5. Waituntilallthewaterhasdrainedout.
6. Nowunscrewthefiltercompletelyandextractit.
7. Cleanthefilterandthefilterchamber.
8. Makesurethepumpimpeller(inthehousingbehindthe
filter)isnotobstructed.
9. Insert the filter again and screw it fully down in a
clockwise direction to the stop (until the grip is
horizontal).
10.Pourapproximatelyonelitreofwaterintothewashing
machineviathedrumandcheckthatwaterdoesnotleak
fromthefilter.
11.Closethefiltercover.
12.Reconnectthewashingmachine.
CLEANING THE FILTER/
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
Using starch powder
Ifyouwanttousestarchpowder,proceedasfollows:
• Washyourlaundryinthedesiredwashprogramme.
• Preparethestarchsolutionaccordingtothestarch
manufacturer’sinstructions.
• Fillthepreparedstarchsolution(maximum100
ml)intothesoftenerchamberofthedetergent
dispenser.
• Closethelidandstartprogramme“Rinseand
Spin”.
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Detergent dispenser
Clean the detergent dispenser regularly, at least three or four
times a year, to prevent detergent build-up:
1. Pushinthebuttonsoneachsideofthedispenser.
2. Pullthedispensertowardsyouandremoveit.Asmallquantity
ofwatercanremaininthedispenser.Itisadvisabletocarrythe
dispenserinanuprightposition.
3.Washthedispenserusingrunningwater.
Youcanalsoremovethesiphoncapsinthedispenserforcleaning.
4. Replacethesiphoncapsinthedispenser(ifremoved).
Makesurethattheylockinplace.
5. Replacethedispenserbylocatingthebottomtabsinthelidholes
andpivotuntilbothoftheupperbuttonslock.
Note: ensure that the detergent dispenser is correctly
reinstalled.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Water inlet hose filter
Check and clean regularly (at least two or three times a year).
1. Unplugthewashingmachine.
2.Turnoffthetap.
3. Unscrewthehosefromthetap.
4. Carefullycleanthefilterlocatedattheendofhose,without
disassemblingit,forexamplewithatooth-brush.
Note:Donotsubmergethehoseinwater.
5. Screwtheflexiblehosebackontothetapbyhand.Donotuse
pliers(riskofsquashingthejoint).
6. Turn on the tap and check that the connections are
water-tight.
7.Plugthewashingmachinebackin.
Water inlet hose (A, B or C, depending on model)
Checktheinlethoseregularlyforbrittlenessandcracksand
replaceitifnecessaryusinganewhoseofthesametype.
Theinlethoseasshownonpicture“A”hasasafetyvalveto
preventtheapplianceagainstuncontrolledwaterinlet;ifthe
safetyvalveinspectionwindowisred,thesafetyvalvehasbeen
activatedandthehosemustbeexchanged.ContactoutAfter-
SalesServiceoryourspecialistdealertoobtainanewinlethose.
Forunscrewingtheinlethoseasshownonpicture“A”,youmustpush
downthereleaselever(ifavailable)whileunscrewingit.
Ifyourinlethosehasatransparenthosecoating(fig.“B”),
periodicallycheckthecolourofthetransparentcoating.Ifthe
transparenthoseshowsalocaldarkcolourchange,thisisan
indicationthatthehosemayhavealeakandshouldbereplaced.
ContactourAfter-SalesServiceteamorspecialistdealerto
obtainareplacementhose.
A
B
C
Safety
valve
inspection
window
Release
lever
Always unplug the washing machine before doing any maintenance.
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Appliance exterior and control panel
• Cleanwithasoftdampcloth.
• Ifnecessary,usesomesoapywateroramild
neutraldetergent(donotusedetergentscontaining
solvents,abrasivedetergents,windoworgeneral-
purposecleaners-theymayharmthesurfaces).
Appliance interior
• Aftereachwashing,leavethelidopenforsome-
timetoallowtheinsideoftheappliancetodry.
• Ifyouneverorseldomwashyourlaundryat
95°C,werecommendtooccasionallyruna95°C
programmewithoutlaundry,addingasmallamount
ofdetergent,tokeeptheinterioroftheappliance
clean.
Recovering an object that falls between the drum
and the tub
Ifanobjectaccidentallyfallsbetweenthedrumandthetub,you
canrecoveritthankstooneoftheremovabledrumblades:
1. Unplugthewashingmachine.
2. Removethelaundryfromthedrum.
3. Closethedrumflapsandturnthedrumahalf-turn.
4. Usingascrew-driver,pressontheplasticendwhileslidingthe
bladefromlefttoright.
5. Itwillfallintothedrum.
6. Openthedrum:youcanrecovertheobjectthroughthehole
inthedrum.
7. Refitthebladefrominsidethedrum:Positiontheplastictip
abovetheholeontherightsideofthedrum.
8. Thenslidetheplasticbladefromrighttoleftuntilitclips.
9. Closethedrumflapsagain,turnthedrumthroughhalfaturn
andcheckthepositioningofthebladeatallitsanchorage
points.
10.Plugthewashingmachineinagain.
Lid seal
• Checktheconditionofthelidsealperiodicallyand
cleanitfromtimetotimewithadampcloth.
Water inlet hose(s)
• Checkthehoseregularlyforbrittlenessandcracks.
Replaceifnecessary.
Filter
• Checkandcleanthefilterregularly,atleast3or
4timesayear(see“CleaningtheFilter/Draining
ResidualWater”).
Do not use flammable fluids for cleaning
the appliance.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Yourwashingmachineisequippedwithautomaticsafetyfunctionswhichdetectanddiagnosefaultsatanearly
stageandallowyoutoreactappropriately.Thesefaultsarefrequentlysominorthattheycanberemovedwithin
afewminutes.
Problem Causes - Solutions - Tips
Appliance does not start,
no indicator lamps are on
• Plugisnotproperlyinsertedinsocket.
• Socketorfusedoesnotfunctioncorrectly(useatablelamporsimilar
appliancetotestit).
Appliance does not start
although “Start(Pause)”
has been pressed
• Lidisnotproperlyclosed.
• The“Childlock”function hasbeenactivated(ifavailableonyour
model).Tounlockthebuttons,pushtemperatureandspinspeedbutton
simultaneouslyandholdthematleastfor3seconds.Thekeysymbolon
thedisplaydisappearsandtheprogrammecanbestarted.
Appliance stops during the
programme, and the
“Start(Pause)” light blinks
• “Rinsehold”optionisactivated(ifavailableonyourmodel)-terminate
“Rinsehold”bypressing“Start(Pause)”orbychoosingandstarting
“Drain”.
• Programmehasbeenchanged-reselectdesiredprogrammeandpress
Start(Pause)”.
• Programmehasbeeninterruptedandeventuallylidhasbeenopened-
closelidandrestartprogrammebypressing“Start(Pause)”.
• Theappliance’ssafetysystemhasbeenactivated(see“Descriptionof
failureindicators”).
• Watertapisnotopenedorwaterinlethoseiskinked(“Watertapclosed”
indicatorlightsup).
Detergent dispenser
contains residues from
detergent/additives at end
of wash
• Detergentdispenserisnotproperlyinstalled,ordetergentdispenseris
blocked(see“CareandMaintenance”).
• Filterinthewaterinlethoseisblocked(see“CareandMaintenance”).
Appliance vibrates during
spin cycle
• Washingmachineisnotlevel;thefeetarenotproperlyadjusted(see
“Installation”).
• Thetransportbrackethasnotbeenremoved;before using the washing
machine, the transport bracket must be removed.
Final spin results are poor
• Unbalanceduringspinningpreventedspinphasetoprotectthewashing
machine(see“Unbalanceduringspinning”).
• Excessivefoamformationpreventedspinning;selectandstart“Rinse&
Spin”programme.Avoidexcessivedetergentdosing(see“DetergentsAnd
Additives”).
• “Spin”buttonhasbeensettoalowspinspeed.
“Unbalance during spinning”
The “Spin/Drain” indicator
in the programme flow bar
blinks, or the spin speed on
the display blinks, or the spin
speed indicator blinks after
the end of the programme
(depending on the model).
The laundry is still very wet.
Unbalanceofthelaundryloadduringspinningpreventedthespinphase
toavoiddamagesonthewashingmachine.Thisiswhythelaundryisstill
verywet.
Reasonforunbalancecanbe:smalllaundryloads(consistingofonlyfew
quitebigorabsorbentitems,e.g.towels),orbig/heavylaundryitems.
• Ifpossibleavoidsmalllaundryloads.
• Itishighlyrecommendedthatyouaddotherlaundryitemsofdifferent
sizeswhenwashingabigorheavypieceoflaundry.
Ifyouwanttospinthewetlaundry,addmorelaundryitemsofdifferent
sizes,andsubsequentlyselectandstartthe“Rinse&Spin”programme.
Programme duration is
considerably longer or
shorter as indicated in the
“programme chart” or on
the display (if available)
Normalfunctionofthewashingmachinetoadapttofactorsthatcanhavean
effectontheprogrammeduration,likeexcessivefoamformation,load
unbalanceduetoheavylaundryitems,prolongedheatingtimeresulting
fromlowinletwatertemperatureetc..Moreover,thesensingsystemofthe
washingmachineadaptstheprogrammedurationtothesizeofthewashload.
Dependingonthesefactors,thedurationisrecalculatedduringthe
programmeandupdatedifnecessary;during such periods, an animation
appears on the display (if available).Forsmallloads,theprogrammetime
indicatedinthe“programmechart”maybereducedbyupto50%.
Failure indicator
lights up
Indication on display
(if available)
Description - Causes - Solutions
“Service”
“bdd”
(incaseyourwashing
machinehasno
display:alllampsofthe
programmeflowbar
lightup)
from“F02”to“F35”
(except“F09”)
“F09”
FA”
“Fod”
Appliancestopsduringtheprogramme.
“Drumflapsopen”(thedrumflapshavenotbeen
closedproperly).
Pushthe“Reset”buttonforatleast3secondsand
waituntilthe“Dooropen” lightsup.
Openlidandclosedrumflaps,thenselectand
startdesiredprogrammeagain.Iffaultpersists,
notifyourAfter-SalesService.
“Electricalmodulefault”
Selectandstart“Drain”programmeorpush
“Reset”buttonforatleast3seconds.
“Waterleveltoohigh”(afterprogramme
cancellationorfalseoperating).
Switchoffapplianceandthenswitchitonagain,
selectprogramme“Drain”andstartwithin15sec.
“Waterstopfault”
Switchoffappliance,pulloutmainsplugandturn
watertapoff.Tiltapplianceforwardcarefullyto
allowcollectedwatertoflowoutfromthe
bottom.
Then:
• Plugintheapplianceagain.
• Turnthewatertapon(ifwaterimmediately
flowsintotheappliancewithouttheappliance
beingstarted,thereisafailure;turnoffthetap
andnotifyAfter-SalesService).
• Selectandstartthedesiredprogrammeagain.
Overfoaming”
Toomuchfoaminterruptedthewashprogramme.
• Selectandstart“Rinse&Spin”programme.
• Afterwardsselectandstartdesiredprogramme
again,usinglessdetergent.
Iffaultspersist,unplugtheappliance,turnoffthe
watertapandcontactourAfter-SalesService(see
nextchapter).
GB14
Description of failure indicators
GB15
If your washing machine has no display, check which of the previously described
situations could be the origin of the fault and follow the corresponding instructions.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Before contacting After-Sales Service:
1. Trytoremedytheproblemyourself(see
“TroubleshootingGuide”).
2.Restarttheprogrammetocheckwhetherthe
problemhassolveditself.
3.Ifthewashingmachinecontinuestofunction
incorrectly,callAfter-SalesService.
Manufacturer:
WhirlpoolEuropes.r.l.
VialeGuidoBorghi27
21025Comerio(VA)
Italy
Specify:
• Thenatureoftheproblem.
• Theexactmodelofthewashingmachine.
• Theservicecode(numberaftertheword
SERVICE).
The After-Sales Service sticker is situated
behind the filter cover or on the rear of the
machine.
• Yourfulladdress.
• Yourtelephonenumberandareacode.Asa
priority,youshouldcontacttheAfter-SalesService
oftheretailerwhosuppliedyouwiththewashing
machine.
Failure indicator blinks Description - Causes - Solutions
“Watertapclosed”
Appliancehasnoorinsufficientwatersupply.The“Start (Pause)”lightblinks.
Checkwhether:
• Watertapisfullyopenandwatersupplypressureissufficient.
• Kinksarepresentinwaterinlethose.
• Meshfilterofwatersupplyhoseisblocked(see“CareandMaintenance”).
• Waterhoseisfrozenup.
• Safetyvalveinspectionwindowofyourwatersupplyhoseisred(provided
yourappliancehasawatersupplyhoseasshownonpicture“A”-see
previouschapter“CareandMaintenance”);replacethehosebyanewone
availablethroughourAfter-SalesServiceoryourspecialistdealer.
Afterproblemhasbeenremoved,restartprogrammebypressing“Start
(Pause)”.Ifthefaultoccursagain,contactourAfter-SalesService(seenext
chapter).
“Cleanpump”
Wastewaterisnotpumpedout.Theappliancestopsinthecorresponding
programmestep;unplugitandcheckwhether:
• Kinksarepresentinthedrainhose.
• Filterorpumpisblocked(seechapter“CleaningtheFilter/DrainingRe-
sidualWater”;make sure the water has cooled before draining the
appliance).
• Thedrainhoseisfrozenup.
Afterproblemhasbeenremoved,selectandstart“Drain”programmeorpush
“Reset”buttonforatleast3seconds;afterwardsrestartdesiredprogramme.
Ifthefaultoccursagain,contactourAfter-Sales-Service(seenextchapter).
GB16
Spin-drying efficiency class Remaining moisture content in %
A(=mostefficient) lessthan45
B 45ormore,butlessthan54
C 54ormore,butlessthan63
D 63ormore,butlessthan72
E 72ormore,butlessthan81
REMAINING MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE LAUNDRY
AFTER SPINNING
Thedegreeofmoistureremaininginthelaundryafterspinningmainlydependsonthefabrictype,theselected
programmeandspinspeed.
ThelowestremainingmoisturecontentcanbeachievedusingthewashprogrammereferredtobytheEnergy
Label,withmaximumspinspeed.Thisprogrammeismarkedintheseparateprogrammechartas“Reference
programmefortheEnergyLabel”.Belowasurveyoftheremainingmoisturecontent(in%)relatedtothevarious
spin-dryingefficiencyclasses:
• Youreachthebestuseofenergy,water,detergentandtimebyrunningtheprogrammeswiththemaximum
loadsize.
• Saveenergybyusinga60°Cinsteadofa95°Cwashprogramme,orbyusinga40°Cinsteadofa60°Cwash
programme.
• Pre-treatstainswithastainremover,orsoakdried-instainsinwaterbeforewashing,toreducethenecessity
ofahotwashprogramme.
• Use“Prewash”forheavilysoiledlaundryonly.Savedetergent,time,waterandenergybynotselecting“Pre-
wash”forlightlyornormallysoiledlaundry.
• Donotexceedthedetergentdosagesindicatedinthemanufacturer’sinstructions.
• Selectahighspinspeedifyouintendtodryyourlaundryinatumbledryer,inordertoreducetimeandenergy
forthedryingprocess.
SAVE ENERGY AND HELP PROTECTING
THE ENVIRONMENT
EXPLANATION OF THE ENERGY LABEL
TheEnergyLabelcontainsinformationonperformanceandconsumptionofyourwashingmachine:
Theboldblackarrowmarkstheenergyefficiencyclass(A+++=mostefficient/D=leastefficient).
kWh/annum Powerconsumptionperyear Spindryingefficiencyclass
(A=mostefficient
G=leastefficient)
Waterconsumptionperyear Noiselevelwashing
Maximumloadcapacity Noiselevelspinning
L/annum dB
dB
kg
D-2012
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LADEN AWE 89612 Owner's manual

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Washing machines
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