Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WWDC 8220 Whirlpool
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GB 1 DEFINITION OF USE This washing machine is exclusively destined to wash and spin machine washable laundry in quantities which are usua l for private households. • Observe the instructions gi ven in these Instructions for Use, the Installation Guide and the Programme Chart when using the washing machine.
GB 2 PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Safety instructions • The washing machine is appropriate for indoor use only. • Do not store flammable fl uids near the appliance. • Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
GB 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE 1. Worktop 2. Control panel 3. Detergent dispenser 4. Service plate (inside the door) 5. Door 6. Pump access with filter and emergency drai n hose (if available) behind the plinth 7.
GB 4 PREPARATION OF THE WASHING 1. Sort the laundry according to... •T y p e o f f a b r i c / care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwash items. • Colour Separate coloured and white items. Wash new coloured articles separately.
GB 5 Where to put deterg ent and additives The detergent drawer has three chambers (fig. “ A ”). Prewash Chamber • Detergent for the prewash Main Wash Chamb er • Detergent for the main wash • Stain remover • Water softener Softener Chamber • Fabric softener • Liquid starch Pour additives only up to the “MAX” mark.
GB 6 DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER/ CLEANING THE FILTER We recommend that you ch eck and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year, especially : • If the “Clean pump” indication lights up. • If the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails to perform spin cycles.
GB 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel • Was h do wn w ith a so ft, dam p cl oth ; if nec ess ary use a neutral detergent (non abrasive). Dry with a soft cloth. Appliance interior • After each washing, leave the door open for some time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry.
GB 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your washing machine is equipped wi th various automatic sa fety functions. These enable faults to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately. Th ese faults are frequently so minor that they can be remove d within a few minutes.
GB 9 Description of failure indications Failure indication lights up Description Causes Solutions “Water tap closed” Appliance has no or insu fficient water supply. The “Start/Pause” light blinks. Check whether: • Water tap is fully open and wate r supply pressure is sufficient.
GB 10 If any of the faults described above persist, un plug the appliance, turn off the water tap and contact our After-Sales Service (see next chapter).
GB 11 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 our After-Sales Service.
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