Cleaning And Maintenance - Whirlpool FWDD117168SBS EX Manual

When installing the appliance make sure that
the four feet are stable and resting on the floor,
adjusting them as required, and check that the
appliance is perfectly to level using a spirit level.
If the appliance is being installed on wood or
"floating" floors (certain parquet and laminate
materials), secure a 60 x 60 x 3 cm (at least) sheet
of plywood to the floor then place the appliance
on top of this.
Connect the water inlet hose(s) to the water
supply in accordance with the regulations of your
local water company.
For cold fill only models: do not connect to the
hot water supply.
For models with hot fill: the hot water inlet
temperature must not exceed 60 °C.
The washing machine is fitted with transport
bolts to prevent any possible damage to the
interior during transport. Before using the
machine, it is imperative that the transport bolts
are removed. After their removal, cover the
openings with the 4 enclosed plastic caps.
After installation of the device, wait a few
hours before starting it so that it acclimates to the
environmental conditions of the room.
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.
Use only new hoses to connect the appliance
to the water supply. The old hose-sets should not
be reused.
The supply water pressure must be in the 0.1-1
Mpa range.
ELECTRICAL WARNINGS
It must be possible to disconnect the
appliance from the power supply by unplugging
it if plug is accessible, or by a multi-pole switch
installed upstream of the socket in accordance
with the wiring rules and the appliance must be
earthed in conformity with national electrical
safety standards.
Do not use extension leads, multiple sockets
or adapters. The electrical components must not
be accessible to the user after installation. Do not
use the appliance when you are wet or barefoot.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
power cable or plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or dropped.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced with an identical one by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard - risk
of electric shock.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is
switched off and disconnected from the power
supply before performing any maintenance
operation; never use steam cleaning equipment -
risk of electric shock.
DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING MATERIALS
The packaging material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the
recycle symbol .
The various parts of the packaging must therefore be disposed of
responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations
governing waste disposal.
DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials.
Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling
of household electrical appliances, contact your local authority,
the collection service for household waste or the store where you
purchased the appliance. This appliance is marked in compliance
with European Directive 2012/19/EU, Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation
indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be
taken to an appropriate collection center for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.