Whirlpool AWE 6415 User Manual

CONTENTS
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
FIRST WASH CYCLE
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
PROGRAMME SELECTION
CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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GB 2
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Remove the packaging and check
a.Cut and remove the shrink-wrap.
b.Remove the top protection and the protective 
corners.
c.Remove the bottom protection by tilting and turning 
the washing machine on one rear bottom corner.
d.Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while 
raising the handle. Remove the polystyrene 
cushion (depending on model).
e.Remove the blue protective film from the panel 
(depending on model).
•After unpacking, make sure that the washing...

GB 3
FIRST WASH CYCLE
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Packing•The packaging materials are 100% recyclable and 
bear the recycling symbol . Adhere to local 
regulations when disposing of packaging material.
2.Energy saving tips•Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent 
and time by using the recommended maximum 
load size.
•Do not exceed the detergent dosages indicated 
in the manufacturer’s instructions.
•The Eco Ball - a special system in the outlet - will 
prevent detergent loss from...

GB 4
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
Sort the laundry
1.Sort the laundry according to…
• Type of fabric / care label symbol
Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, 
wool, handwashed items.
• Colour
Separate whites and coloureds. 
Wash new coloured items separately.
•Size
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to 
improve efficiency and distribution in the drum.
• Fabric delicacy
Wash delicate articles separately: use a special 
programme for Pure New Wool ,...

GB 5
Loading the laundry
1.Open the machine lid.
2.Open the drum by pressing the small flap (
2a) or the 
push button (
2b) - depending on model - and holding 
the large flap. For the drum opening shown on 
2c, you 
just have to press the push button, without  holding the 
large flap.
3.Place the items of laundry in the drum one by one 
without compressing them. Follow loads 
recommended in the “programme chart”: overloading 
will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased 
laundry.
4.To close...

GB 6
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
Choice of the right detergents and 
additives
The type of detergent depends on:
•type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, 
delicate items, wool).
Note: use only specific detergents for wool.
•colour;
•washing temperature;
•degree and type of soiling.
Notes:
Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by 
insoluble detergents components used in modern 
phosphate-free powder detergents. If you notice 
this problem, shake or brush the affected items or 
use a liquid...

GB 7
PROGRAMME SELECTION
Preparation of wash cycle
1.Load the machine, close the drum flaps and check that they are properly locked.
2.Add detergents and additives into the dispenser to no more than the 
“MAX” level mark. 
Please refer to “Detergents and Additives”.
Select the programme
1.Press the 
“On/Off” button. The lamp of the 
“Start” button flashes.
2.Turn the programme selector knob to the desired programme. Select the desired option(s) described 
in the Programme Chart by pressing the...

GB 8
CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP
The washing machine is provided with a self-cleaning 
pump. The foreign body trap keeps objects like buttons, 
coins, safety-pins etc. which have been left in the laundry.
1.Unplug the washing machine.
2.Open the foreign body trap cover with a coin.
3.Place a bowl beneath it.
4.Turn the foreign body trap slowly anti-clockwise until 
the grip is vertical; do not remove it as yet.
5.Wait until all the water has drained out.
6.Now unscrew the foreign body trap completely...

GB 9
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
When should I drain residual water (draining problem)?
•Before transporting (moving) the machine.
•If the washing machine is installed in a room subject to sub-
zero temperatures. It is best in this case to drain the machine 
after every wash.
•If the draining problem indicators are flashing (see 
“Troubleshooting Guide”)
1.Stop the washing machine and unplug it.
2.Turn off the tap, disconnect the water supply hose from the 
machine and allow the water to...

GB 10
Water inlet hose filter
Check and clean regularly (at least two or three times a 
year).
1.Unplug the washing machine.
2.Turn off the tap.
3.Unscrew the hose from the tap.
4.Carefully clean the filter located at the end of hose, without 
assembling it, for example with a tooth-brush.
Note: For machines equipped with hose type “
A”, it must not 
be submerged in water.
5.Screw the flexible hose back onto the tap by hand. Do not use 
pliers (risk of squashing the joint).
6. Turn on the tap and check...