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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The appliance will not start, no lamp lights up.

Check whether:

•

the appliance is plugged in;

•

the wall socket is functioning correctly 

(use a table lamp or similar).

•

ON/OFF button pressed.

The appliance will not start, but the “On/

Off” lamp is on.

Check whether:

•

the appliance door is properly closed 

(child safety);

•

a programme has been selected and the 

programme is started; 

•

the water tap is open.If not, open the tap and 

switch the appliance first off, then on.

The appliance stops during the programme.

Check whether:

•

the 

“Rinse Hold”

 button is pushed, terminate 

this option by pressing the button again;

• “On/Off”

 lamp is off. Press 

“On/Off”

 button;

No water or insufficient water supply.

Check whether:

•

the tap is turned on completetly;

•

kinks are present in water hose;

•

the water hose filter is blocked;

•

the water hose is frozen up;

N.B: Afterwards switch the appliance off, then on.

Waste water not pumped out.

Check whether:

•

the drain hose is correctly installed

(see “Installation Instructions”);

•

the filter is blocked.

•

the drain hose is frozen up.

•

the “Rinse hold” button is pressed.

Detergent and additive product residues in 

dispenser at end of wash.

Check whether:

•

the siphon is correctly installed and clean

(see “Care and Maintenance”);

•

enough water is being supplied. The mesh filters 

between the inlet hose and the tap could be 

clogged (see “Care and Maintenance”). Check 

and clean the filter two or three times a year 

(see “Removing the filter”).

Also see “Detergent and Additives” for 

information.

The appliance vibrates during the spin 

cycle.

Check whether:

•

the appliance is levelled and solidly installed on 

all four feet (see “Installation Instructions”);

•

the transit bolts have been removed. The transit 

bolts must be removed before the appliance can 

be used (see “Installation Instructions”).

Water Stop fault (depending on model)

When the appliance detects a water leakage the 

pump runs continuously.
Switch off the appliance, unplug it and make sure 

that the water tap is closed.
The “Water Stop” may have been triggered by:

1.

too much foam;

2.

leakage in the inlet hose or in the appliance.

Tilt the appliance forwards carefully to allow the 

collected water to flow out from the bottom of the 

appliance. Then:

1.

connect the appliance to the electrical outlet,

2.

open the tap,

3.

reselect the desidered programme and press the 

“On/Off” button.

Important:

 if the fault occurs again, call After-

Sales Service with details about the fault (see 

“After-Sales Service”).

Final spin results are poor:

The appliance has an imbalance detection and 

correction system. If individual heavy articles are 

loaded (bathmat, bathrobe, etc.) this system may 

reduce the spin speed automatically to protect the 

appliance or even interrupt the spin cycle 

altogether, if the imbalance is too great even after 

several spin starts.

•

if the laundry is still too wet at the end of the 

cycle, add smaller articles of laundry to balance 

the load and repeat the spin cycle.

•

excessive foam formation may prevent spinning. 

Ensure correct amount of detergent is used

Important:

 this machine is fitted with a safety 

system. The programme is interrupted after a few 

minutes if one of the following happens:

•

no water supply;

•

pump blocked.

If the pump is blocked, switch off the appliance 

and clean the pump (see “Removing the filter”). 

Then re-start the appliance.

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Summary of Contents for AWM276

Page 1: ... WASHING MACHINE CHILD SAFETY PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES WASHING PROGRAMME REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 3gb05221 fm5 Page 19 Tuesday September 4 2001 6 13 PM ...

Page 2: ...ns of the U bend see Installation Connect the water drain hose If the washing machine is connected to a built in drainage system ensure the latter is equipped with a vent to avoid simultaneous loading and draining of water siphoning effect 6 Electrical connections Electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer s instructions and current sta...

Page 3: ... with local waste disposal regulations Before scrapping cut off the power cable so that the washing machine cannot be connected to the mains Remove detergent from compartment if you intend scrapping your appliance 4 Child safety Children must not be allowed to play with the washing machine 5 General recommendations When the appliance is not in use unplug it and turn off the tap Before cleaning or ...

Page 4: ... will click into place 7 Child safety inside door 8 Filter behind cover 9 Plinth 10 Adjustable feet To protect the appliance from improper use turn the plastic screw on the interior of the door using a coin or the thick rounded plastic projection on the coloured insert from the detergent dispenser Slot vertical safety position i e the door will not lock Slot horizontal normal position i e the door...

Page 5: ...colour fixing agent and salt Pour the dye colour the fixing agent and then the salt directly into the empty drum Load the laundry only afterwards Only use dyes and bleaches recommended for washing machines Follow the manufacturer s instructions Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be stained by dyes or bleaches Loading the laundry 1 Open the door 2 Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in...

Page 6: ...e detergent and place it inside the drum For machine with three chambers detergent dispenser adjust the water hardness level pointer in the detergent dispenser in accordance with the hardness of the water in your area Move the pointer sideways to the required position Water hardness soft water requires less detergent Water hardness area Characteristics German scale dH French scale fH Clarke scale ...

Page 7: ...y suitable for areas with particularly soft water for baby clothes and to help people with allergies Rinse hold Spin delay The laundry remains in the last rinse water without being spun to avoid heavy creasing and to prevent colours from changing Especially suitable for the Synthetics or Delicates programmes if the laundry is not to be unloaded immediately after the end of the programme This funct...

Page 8: ... not open the door because hot water could be released from the appliance Programme end The programme selector knob is at the stop position 1 Press the On Off button The indicator light turns off 2 Cancel the special options by pressing the appropriate buttons 3 Turn the water supply tap off 4 Wait for the door to unlock about one minute 5 Open the door and unload the machine N B Do not fully clos...

Page 9: ...em 12 Connect the appliance to the electrical socket 13 Select a programme and start it Check the filter two or three times a year and clean it if necessary Check the filter if the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails to perform spin cycles Remove the filter if the pump is blocked by an object buttons coins safety pins etc IMPORTANT Make sure the water has had time to cool before drai...

Page 10: ...imes a year see Removing the filter Detergent dispenser 1 Disengage the detergent dispenser by pressing the release lever in the prewash compartment and lately remove the drawer 2 Remove the inserts softener compartment the insert for liquid detergents and the siphon from the chlorine bleach compartment if available four chambers model A 3 Wash all the parts under running water 4 Replace the parts...

Page 11: ...rom the washing machine with pliers and clean it 7 Replace the filter and screw the hose connection back on to the machine 8 Turn on the tap and ensure that the connections are completely water tight For machines with Water Stop hose B 1 Turn off the tap 2 Unscrew the hose from the tap 3 Clean the filter 4 Screw the Water Stop hose back onto the tap 5 Turn on the tap and ensure that the connection...

Page 12: ...lled and solidly installed on all four feet see Installation Instructions the transit bolts have been removed The transit bolts must be removed before the appliance can be used see Installation Instructions Water Stop fault depending on model When the appliance detects a water leakage the pump runs continuously Switch off the appliance unplug it and make sure that the water tap is closed The Water...

Page 13: ...ker is on the inside of the door Your full address Your telephone number and area code After Sales Service phone numbers and addresses are given on the guarantee card Alternatively consult the dealer where you purchased the appliance TRANSPORT AND HANDLING Never move the appliance carrying by the worktop 1 Unplug the appliance 2 Turn off the tap 3 Remove the water supply and drain hose 4 Eliminate...

Page 14: ...ith a screwdriver slide them in the opposite direction of the arrow and remove 2 Insert the transit bolts performing the steps for removal in reverse order Adjust the feet If the floor is uneven adjust the levelling feet as required do not insert pieces of wood etc under the feet 1 Slacken the locknut using the spanner supplied 2 Adjust the height of the foot turning it by hand 3 Tighten the lockn...

Page 15: ... tap and appliance connections by turning the tap completely on If the hose is too short replace it with a suitable length of pressure resistant hose 1000 kPa min EN 50084 approved type Periodically check the hose for brittleness and cracks and replace if necessary The appliance can be connected without an anti backpressure valve For models with Water Stop hose B If the flexible hose is damaged un...

Page 16: ...n hose to the siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink by means of the U bend supplied 3 Make sure there are no kinks in the hose 4 Secure the hose so that it cannot fall down while the appliance is running The drain hose should not be hooked onto small washbasins If you need to add an extension use a flexible hose of the same type and secure the union with screw on hose clips Max drain hose leng...

Page 17: ...ment fuse covers are available from your local electrical store Socket outlet plug If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet please contact Whirlpool Service on 0870 600 8989 for further instruction Please do not attempt to change plug yourself This procedure needs to be carried out by a qualified Whirlpool technician in compliance with the manufactures instructions and current sta...

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