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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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 
machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the 
washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or 
your local retailer.
•Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, 
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children; 
they are potentially dangerous.
2.Remove the transport bracket•The washing machine is fitted with transport 
screws and a transport bracket to prevent 
damage during transport. 
Before using the 
washing machine you must remove the transport bracket (see “Installation/Remove 
the transport bracket”).
3.Install the washing machine•Place the washing machine on a flat and stable 
floor surface.
• Adjust the feet to ensure that the machine 
is stable and level (see “Installation/Adjust the feet”).
4.Water supply•Connect the water supply inlet hose in 
accordance with the regulations of your local 
water company (see “Installation/Connect the 
water inlet hose”).
•Water supply:  Cold water only 
•Tap:  3/4” threaded hose connection
•Pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar).
5.Drain hose
•Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it 
over the edge of a sink with 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 connection
•Electrical connections must be carried out by a 
qualified technician in compliance with the 
manufacturer’s instructions and the current 
standard safety regulations.
•The technical data (voltage, power and fuses) are 
given on the rating plate on the rear of the 
washing machine.
•The washing machine must be connected 
exclusively by means of a socket with an earth 
connection in accordance with current regulations. 
The washing machine must be earthed by law. The 
manufacturer declines all liability for damage to 
persons or property deriving directly or indirectly 
from failure to observe the directions.
•Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.
•Before any maintenance on the washing machine 
disconnect it from the mains supply.
•Access to the mains plug or to disconnection 
from the mains supply via a double-pole switch 
must be ensured at all times following the 
installation.
•Do not operate the washing machine if it has 
been damaged during transport. Inform the 
After-Sales Service.
•Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out 
by After-Sales Service.
•The washing machine must be connected to an 
effective earthing installation, in compliance with 
the regulations in force. In particular, washing 
machines installed in premises containing a 
shower or a bath must be protected by a 
differential residual current device of at least 30 
mA. Earthing the washing machine is obligatory 
under the law. The manufacturer declines all 
liability for damage to persons or property 
deriving either directly or indirectly from failure 
to observe the directions above.
•The washing machine may only be used in the 
household for the prescribed uses.
Dimensions:
Width: 400 mm
Height: 900 mm
Depth: 600 mm
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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 the drum to avoid 
detergent loss into the environment.
•Use “Prewash” for heavily soiled laundry only! 
Save detergent, time, water and energy 
consumption by not selecting “Prewash” for 
slight to normally soiled laundry. 
•Pretreat stains with stain remover or soak dried 
in stains in water before washing to reduce the 
necessity of a hot wash program.
•Save energy by using a 60° C instead of a 90° C 
wash programme or a 40° C instead of a 60° C 
wash programme.
•Save energy and time by selecting a high spin 
speed to reduce the water content in laundry 
before using a tumble dryer (for machines with 
adjustable spin speed).
3.Disposing of packaging and old washing 
machines
•This appliance is marked according to the 
European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste 
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, 
you will help prevent potential negative 
consequences for the environment and human 
health, which could otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of this product. 
The symbol   on the product, or on the 
documents accompanying the product, indicates 
that this appliance may not be treated as 
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling 
of electrical and electronic equipment. 
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with 
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, 
recovery and recycling of this product, please 
contact your local city office, your household 
waste disposal service or the shop where you 
purchased the product.
•The washing machine is built from reusable 
materials. It must be disposed of in compliance 
with current 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 washing machine.
4.Child safety•Children must not be allowed to play with or in 
the washing machine.
5.General recommendations•Do not leave the washing machine connected 
when not in use. Turn off the tap.
•Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance 
switch off the washing machine and disconnect it 
from the mains supply.
•To clean the outside of the washing machine, use 
a neutral detergent and a damp cloth.
•Do not use abrasive detergents.
•Do not attempt to force the lid open.
•If necessary, the power cable may be replaced 
with an identical one obtained from our After-
Sales Service. The power cable must only be 
replaced by a qualified technician.
6.EC Declaration of Conformity•This washing machine has been designed, 
constructed and distributed in compliance with 
the safety requirements of EC Directives: 
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive 
We recommend that the first wash cycle be carried out empty. This will remove any residual water used 
in the factory checks.
1.Turn on the tap.
2.Close the drum flaps.
3.Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser .
4.Press the 
“On/Off” button.
5.Select a short programme (see programme chart).
6.Press the 
“Start” button.
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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 , curtains and 
other delicates. Always remove curtain glides or 
wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton bag. Use 
the special program for handwash fabrics. Wash 
stockings, belts and other small items or articles with 
hooks (e.g. bras) in special cotton bags for washing 
machines or in zipped pillow cases.
2.Empty pockets
Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage 
your washing machine drum and tub.
3.Fasteners
Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose 
belts or ribbons should be tied together.
Stain removal•Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are 
generally removed by the enzyme phase of the 
programme.
•To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit 
stains etc. add a stain removing agent in detergents 
dispenser compartment or chlorine bleach in 
compartment (depending on model).
•Particularly stubborn stains should be treated 
before the wash.
Dyeing and bleachingProducts usually consist of dye 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.
Starching•Dissolve/dilute the starch powder or liquid in 
approximately 80 - 100 ml water outside the 
washing machine in a small container. Load the 
washing machine and close the drum flaps. Pour 
the dissolved starch into the softener chamber of 
the detergent dispenser. Then close the lid, 
chose programme “Rinse and Spin” and start.
1.Lid
2.Detergent dispenser
3.Drum flaps
4.Pump and foreign body trap
5.After-Sales Service sticker (behind the 
foreign body trap cover)
6.Mobility lever (depending on model)
•To move the washing machine: pull 
the handle out a little bit by hand and 
pull it out to the stop with the foot.
7.Adjustable feet1
3
2
4
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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 the drum, hold both doors in the middle 
again.
ATTENTION: Make sure that the drum flaps are 
properly locked (for model as shown on photo 2c: 
the button must protrude out beyond the edge 
of the big door flap)
1
2a
3
2c
2b
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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 detergents.
Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and out 
of reach of children.
Use only detergents and additives specifically 
produced for domestic washing machines.
If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, make 
sure they are suitable for washing machine use. 
Descaler could contain components that can attack 
parts of your washing machine.
Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine, etc.).
Do not machine wash fabrics that have been 
treated with solvents or flammable liquids.
DosageFollow the instructions on the detergent pack in 
relation to:
•the degree and type of soiling;
•the size of the load;
-full load: follow the detergent manufacturer’s 
instructions;
-half load: 3/4 the amount used for a full load;
-minimum load (about 1 kg): half the amount 
used for a full load;
•water hardness in your area (ask for information 
from your water company): soft water requires 
less detergent than hard water.
Notes:
Too much detergent can result in excess foam 
formation, and the reduction of washing efficiency. 
If the washing machine detects excessive foam it 
may prevent spinning.
Insufficient detergent may result in:
grey laundry, deposits on the drum, tub and heater.
When using concentrated fabric softeners, add water in 
the detergents dispenser up to “MAX” level mark.
To prevent dispensing problems when using highly 
concentrated powder and liquid detergents, use 
the special detergent ball or bag supplied with the 
detergent and place it inside the drum.
WATER HARDNESS CHART
WATER HARDNESS 
CATEGORYCHARACTE-
RISTICSGERMAN
°dHFRENCH
°fHENGLISH
°eH
1
2
3
4soft
medium
hard
very hard0-7
7-14
14-21
over 210-12
12-25
25-37
over 370-9
9-17
17-26
over 26
Filling up with detergents and additivesThe dispenser will have three or four compartments depending on model.
Pour in the detergent:
•Washing powder for prewash and main wash   
•Washing powder for main wash without prewash 
•Fabric softeners and starch products, 
no more than to “
MAX” mark.
•Chlorine bleach, no more than to “
MAX” mark. 
(only four compartments model) 
•Stain removers
•Water softeners (water hardness class 4)
•Starch (dissolved in water)
Be careful not to fill more than the “
MAX” level mark.
Do not use liquid detergents for programmes with prewash.
For programmes without prewash and temperatures from cold to 
40° C, it is recommended to use liquid detergents to avoid whitish 
residues on the laundry.
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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 corresponding button(s).
Start delay (if available)The “Start Delay” button allows the user to run the machine at his convenience, for example at night 
when electricity is cheaper.
•Select programme and temperature, spin speed and options.
•Press the “Start Delay” button several times to select a delay time of 1, 3, 6, 9 or 12 hours. 
The corresponding indicator lamp flashes.
•Start the programme (see next paragraph). With decreasing delay time the corresponding indicator lamp flashes.
•The flashing light of the time delay indicator lamp goes out when the programme starts. 
The corresponding lamp of the programme sequence indicator lights up.
To decrease the delay time or cancel “Start Delay ” option•(Repeatedly) press the “Start Delay” button. Note, however, that if you have already pressed the 
“Start” button, the selected wash programme starts immediately as soon as you push “Start Delay” 
with the “1h” lamp flashing.
To increase the delay time• Switch the washing machine off by pushing the 
“On/Off ” button.
• Turn the programme selector to a different programme.
• Switch the washing machine on again by pressing the 
“On/Off ” button.
• Reselect the desired programme and options. Select the desired delay time by (repeatedly) pressing 
the “Start Delay ” button. Press the 
“Start” button.
Programme startVerify that the machine is switched on. Turn on the tap and press the 
“Start” button. The indicator lamp 
of the 
“Start” button stops flashing and lights up.
Note: If there is a power interruption or if the washing machine is disconnected during the cycle, the 
programme will run again from the point where it was interrupted.
End of wash cycle•The “End” lamp of the programme sequence indicator lights up.
1.Press the 
“On/Off” button to switch off the machine.
2.Turn the tap off.
3.Wait for the lid to unlock (about 1 minute).
4.Open the lid and the drum flaps and unload the machine.
Change the programme during the wash cycle1.Switch the appliance off by pressing 
“On/Off”.
2.Turn the programme selector knob to the new programme.
3.Switch the appliance on again by pressing 
“On/Off”. The 
“Start” button flashes. If necessary, select 
additional options and different spin speed.
4.Start programme by pressing the 
“Start” button.
Pause/Interrupt a programmeIf, for any reason, you wish to interrupt the programme for a certain time and continue it later:
1.Press the 
“On/Off” button.
2.After the desired pause, press again on the 
“On/Off” button.
Cancel programme1.Switch off the appliance by pressing “On/Off”.
2.Turn the programme selector to “Drain”.
3.Switch the appliance on again by presssing “On/Off”. The lamp of the 
“Start” button flashes.
4.Press the 
“Start” button to start the “Drain” programme.
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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 and 
extract it.
7.Remove any foreign items from the foreign body trap.
8.Make sure the pump impeller (in the housing behind 
the foreign body trap) is not obstructed.
9. Insert the foreign body trap again and screw it
 
fully down in a clockwise direction to the stop 
(until the grip is horizontal).
10.Pour 0.5 litres of water into the machine via the drum 
and check that water does not leak from the foreign 
body trap.
11.Close the foreign body trap cover.
12.Reconnect the washing machine.
Check the foreign body trap if the washing machine is not 
draining correctly or if it fails to perform spin cycles.
The machine has safety device which stops the washing 
machine before each filling when water was not removed 
completely from the tub in previous part of washing 
programme.
Check the foreign body trap regularly, two or three times 
a year and clean it if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the water has cooled before 
emptying the foreign body trap.
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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 drain into a basin.
3.Open the foreign body trap, let the water drain into a small 
shallow basin and close the trap.
4.Release the drain hose then open the fixing clip located at the 
rear of the machine (see arrow A).
5.Let the residual water flow into a shallow basin.
6.Wait until the flow stops.
7.Fix the drain hose again with the clip and replace it with the 
U-bend.
8.Reconnect the water supply hose and the power plug. 
Important:
•After draining the residual water, screw on the machine’s 
water supply hose by hand. Check water-tightness of washing 
machine connections by turning the tap completely on.
Detergent dispenser
1.Push in the buttons on each side of the dispenser.
2.Pull the dispenser towards you and remove.
A small quantity of water can remain in the dispenser. It is 
advisable to carry the dispenser in an upright position.
3.Wash the dispenser using running water.
You can also remove the siphon caps in the dispenser for 
cleaning.
4.Replace the siphon caps in the dispenser (if removed).
Make sure that they lock in place.
5.Replace the dispenser by locating the bottom tabs in the lid 
holes and pivot until both of the upper buttons lock.
Note: ensure that the detergent dispenser is correctly
 
reinstalled.
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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 that the connections are water-
tight.
7.Plug the washing machine back in.
Recovering an object that falls between the drum 
and the tub
If an object accidentally falls between the drum and the tub, you 
can recover it thanks to one of the removable drum blades:
1.Unplug the washing machine.
2.Remove the laundry from the drum.
3.Close the drum flaps and turn the drum a half-turn.
4.Using a screw-driver, press on the plastic end while sliding 
the blade from left to right.
5.It will fall into the drum.
6.Open the drum: you can recover the object through the hole 
in the drum.
7.Refit the blade from inside the drum:
Position the plastic tip above the hole on the right side of the 
drum.
8.Then slide the plastic blade from right to left until it clips.
9.Close the drum flaps again, turn the drum through half a turn 
and check the positioning of the blade at all its anchorage 
points.
10.Plug the washing machine in again.
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