Whirlpool AWO5100 User Manual page 13

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USING THE APPL I A N C E
LO A DI N G TH E MA CHI NE
Open the washer door, put in the laundry piece by piece. Close the door tightly.
¬ When first using the washing machine, let it run unloaded for one program to prevent the laundry from
being tainted by oil or dirty water from the washing machine. Before washing you should run the machine
without laundry, but with detergent, with 60°C program.
¬ D o not overload the washing machine.
S ELE CTI N G D E T ER G EN T
The washing efficiency and the performance are determined by the quality of detergent used. Special non-
foaming detergent produces good washing results. U se specific detergents for synthetic and woollen goods.
D o not use dry cleaning agents such as trichloroethylene and similar products.
Note: D o not add more detergent than needed. P lease follow the dosage
recommendation on the detergent package.
ADDI N G D E T ER G EN T
2
Slide out the detergent drawer and put the required detergent and softening agent into the corresponding
3
compartments. Push back the drawer gently. ( R efer to the instructions on the drawer)
1
C aution:
¬ F or prewashing program, detergent should be added to both compartments 1 and 2.
F or other programs, do not add detergent to compartment 1.
¬ Use liquid detergent according to the instructions on its package. D o not use liquid detergent if the
prewash mode or "Start delay" is selected.
¬ D o not overuse softener; otherwise, it will damage the artificial fibers.
S ELE CTI N G PROGRAMS
To get the best washing results, an appropriate washing program should be selected according to the laundry
type. There are instructions on the handle of the detergent distribution drawer. Please turn the program knob
to select the right program.
S ELE CTI N G OPTIONS
Select the required options. ( R efer to the "Control panel" pages 08 and 09)