Whirlpool FFS 9269 W SP Quick Manual page 10

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Quick guide
HINTS AND TIPS
Sort your laundry according to
Type of fabric/care label (cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool, handwash
items). Colour (separate coloured and white items, wash new coloured
items separately). Delicates (wash small items – like nylon stockings – and
items with hooks – like bras – in a cloth bag or pillow case with zip).
Empty all pockets
Objects like coins or lighters can damage your laundry as well as the
drum.
Follow the dosage recommendation / additives
It optimizes the cleaning result, it avoids irritating residues of surplus
detergent in your laundry and it saves money by avoiding waste of
surplus detergent
Use low temperature and longer duration
The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are
generally those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration.
Observe the load sizes
Load your washing machine up to the capacity indicated in the
"PROGRAMME CHART" table to save water and energy.
Noise and remaining moisture content
They are influenced by the spinning speed: the higher the spinning
speed in the spinning phase, the higher the noise and the lower the
remaining moisture content.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
For any cleaning and maintenance, switch off and unplug the washing
machine. Do not use flammable fluids to clean the washing machine.
Clean and maintain your washing machine periodically (at least 4 times
per year).
Cleaning the outside of the washing machine
Use a soft damp cloth to clean the outer parts of the washing machine.
Do not use glass or general purpose cleaners, scouring powder or similar
to clean the control panel – these substances might damage the printing.
Checking the water supply hose
Check the inlet hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. If damaged,
replace it by a new hose available through our After-Sales Service or
your specialist dealer. Depending on the hose type: If the inlet hose has
a transparent coating, periodically check if the colour intensifies locally. If
yes, the hose may have a leak and should be replaced
Cleaning the water filter / draining residual water
If you used a hot wash programme, wait until the water has cooled down
before draining any water. Clean the water filter regularly, to avoid that
the water cannot drain after the wash due to obstruction of the filter. If
the water cannot drain, the display indicates that the water filter may be
clogged.
Remove the plinth by using the screwdriver: push downwards one side
of the plinth with your hand, then push the screwdriver into the gap
between plinth and front panel and pry open the plinth. Place a broad,
flat container beneath the water filter, to collect the drain water. Slowly
turn the filter counterclockwise until water flows out. Let the water flow
out, without removing the filter. When the container is full, close the
water filter by turning it in clockwise. Empty the container. Repeat this
procedure until all the water has drained. Lay a cotton cloth beneath the
water filter, which can absorb a small amount of rest water. Then remove
the water filter by turning it out anti clockwise. Clean the water filter:
remove residues in the filter and clean it under running water. Insert
the water filter and reinstall the plinth: Reinsert the water filter again by
turning it in clockwise direction. Make sure to turn it in as far as it goes;
the filter handle must be in vertical position. To test water tightness of
the water filter, you can pour about 1 liter of water into the detergent
dispenser. Then reinstall the plinth.
ACCESSORIES
Contact our After-Sales Service to check if the following accessories are
available for your washing machine model.
Stacking kit shelf
By which your dryer can be fixed on top of your washing machine to save
space and to facilitate loading and unloading your dryer in the higher
position.
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
Never lift the washing machine by holding it at the worktop.
Pull out the mains plug, and close the water tap. Make sure that door
and detergent dispenser are properly closed. Disconnect the inlet hose
from the water tap, and remove the drain hose from your draining point.
Remove all rest water from the hoses, and fix them so that they cannot
get damaged during transport. Refit the transport bolts. Follow the
instructions for removing the transport bolts in the INSTALATION GUIDE
in reverse order.