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Instructions for use

AWM 8712
Whirlpool Switzerland, www.whirlpool.ch
Bauknecht AG, Industriestrasse 36, 5600 Lenzburg, www.bauknecht.ch
Verkauf
Telefon 0848 801 002
Kundendienst
Telefon 0848 801 001
Ersatzteile
Telefon 0848 801 005
Fax 0848 801 017
Fax 0848 801 003
Fax 0848 801 004
verkauf@bauknecht.ch
service@bauknecht.ch
ersatzteilverkauf@bauknecht.ch

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  • Page 1: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for use AWM 8712 Whirlpool Switzerland, www.whirlpool.ch Bauknecht AG, Industriestrasse 36, 5600 Lenzburg, www.bauknecht.ch Verkauf Telefon 0848 801 002 Fax 0848 801 017 verkauf@bauknecht.ch Kundendienst Telefon 0848 801 001 Fax 0848 801 003 service@bauknecht.ch Ersatzteile Telefon 0848 801 005 Fax 0848 801 004 ersatzteilverkauf@bauknecht.ch...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS DEFINITION OF USE BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER/ REMOVING THE FILTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 3: Definition Of Use

    DEFINITION OF USE This washing machine is exclusively destined to • Keep these Instructions for Use, the Programme wash machine washable laundry in quantities which Chart and the Installation Guide; if you pass on the are usual for private households. washing machine to another person, also give him/ •...
  • Page 4: Precautions And General Recommendations

    PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.Safety instructions health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. • The washing machine is appropriate for indoor use only. The symbol on the product, or on the • Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance. documents accompanying the product, indicates •...
  • Page 5: Description Of The Washing Machine

    DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Worktop 2. Control panel 3. Detergent dispenser 4. Service plate (inside the door) 5. Door 6. Pump access / filter behind plinth (and emergency hose, depending on the model) 7. Adjustable feet DOOR To open the door, hold the door handle and pull the door. Close the door by pressing it without excessive force until it clicks shut.
  • Page 6: Preparation Of The Washing

    PREPARATION OF THE WASHING 1.Sort the laundry according to... Stain removal • Type of fabric / care label symbol • Blood, milk, eggs etc. are generally removed by Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, the automatic enzyme phase of the programme. wool, handwash items.
  • Page 7: Using Starch

    Where to put detergent and additives Separator The detergent drawer has three chambers (fig. “A”). Prewash Chamber • Detergent for the prewash Main Wash Chamber • Detergent for the main wash • Stain remover • Water softener Softener Chamber • Fabric softener •...
  • Page 8: Draining Residual Water/ Removing The Filter

    DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER/ REMOVING THE FILTER We recommend that you 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. •...
  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel Door seal • Can be washed down with a soft, damp cloth. • Dry the door seal after each washing with an absorbent cotton cloth; make sure that the door • A little neutral detergent (non abrasive) can also seal is completely dry before closing the door of be used.
  • Page 10 Water supply hose(s) If a supply hose shows a damage, replace it by a new hose of the same type, available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. If your supply hose has a transparent hose coating (fig. “C”), periodically check the colour of the transparent coating.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. These enable faults to be detected in good time and the safety system can 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,...
  • Page 12: Description Of Red Indications

    Description of red indications Indication on big Description Red indication display Causes lights up (if available on your Solutions model) 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.
  • Page 13 Description Red indication Indication on display Causes lights up Solutions from “F02” to “F35” “Electrical module fault” (except “F24”) Push the “Reset” button for at least 3 seconds. from “F40” to “F43” “Electrical module fault” Make sure that the water tap is open. If yes: •...
  • Page 14: After-Sales Service

    AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: Specify: • The nature of the problem. 1. Try to remedy the problem yourself (see • The washing machine model. “Troubleshooting Guide”). • The service code (number after the word 2. Restart the programme to check whether the SERVICE).
  • Page 15: Electrical Connection

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1.

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