Whirlpool AWE 65149 User Manual

CONTENTS
DEFINITION OF USE
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE
PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES
CLEANING THE FILTER/ 
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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GB 2
DEFINITION OF USE
This washing machine is exclusively destined to wash 
machine washable laundry in quantities which are usual 
for private households.
•Observe the instructions given in these Instructions 
for Use and the Programme Chart when using the 
washing machine.Keep these Instructions for Use and the Programme 
Chart; if you pass on the washing machine to 
another person, also give him/her Instructions for 
Use and Programme Chart.
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1. Remove the packaging...

GB 3
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Safety instructions
The washing machine is appropriate for indoor 
use only.

Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance.

Do not place electrical appliances on the lid of 
your washing machine.

Children must be supervised to ensure that they 
do not play with the appliance.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons 
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 
knowledge, unless...

GB 4
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE
1.
Lid
2.
Detergent dispenser
3.
Drum
4.
Pump access behind filter
5.
After-Sales Service sticker (behind the 
filter 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 feet
To remove any residual water used in testing by the manufacturer, we recommend that you carry out a 
short wash cycle without laundry.
1....

GB 5
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, handwash items.
 Colour
Separate whites and coloureds. 
Wash new coloured items separately.
Size
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to 
improve washing efficiency and distribution in the 
drum.
 Fabric delicacy
Wash delicate articles separately: use a special 
programme for Pure New Wool , curtains 
and other delicates....

GB 6
Loading the laundry
1.
Open the machine lid by pulling it upwards.
2.
Open the drum by pushing the drum flap release 
(pictures “1a
” or “1b
” - depending on the model; 
models as shown on “1a
” have a fixed drum flap 
release which will not compress when pushed).
3.
Place the items of laundry into the drum one by one. 
Do not exceed the maximum load of the programmes 
indicated in the separate programme chart.
Notes:
- Overloading the machine will result in unsatisfactory 
washing results and...

GB 7
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 and 
garments made of microfibres (like sports or 
swimwear).

colour;

washing temperature;

degree and type of soiling.
Notes:

Do not use liquid detergents when activating the 
“Start Delay” function (if available on your 
machine).

Do not use liquid detergent for the...

GB 8
Using chlorine bleach

Wash your laundry in the desired programme 
(Cotton, Synthetics), adding an appropriate 
amount of chlorine bleach to the SOFTENER 
chamber (close the lid carefully).

Immediately after end of programme, start the 
“Rinse and Spin” programme to eliminate any 
residual bleach smell; if you want, you can add 
softener.

Never put both chlorine bleach and softener into 
the softener chamber at the same time.
Using starch powder
If you want to use starch powder, proceed as...

GB 9
CLEANING THE FILTER/
DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER
The washing machine is provided with a self-cleaning 
pump. The filter keeps objects like buttons, coins, safety-
pins etc. which have been left in the laundry. 
We recommend to 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.

if the “Clean pump” indication lights up. 
IMPORTANT: 
make sure the water has cooled before 
draining the...

GB 10
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Detergent dispenser
Clean the detergent dispenser regularly, at least three or 
four times a year, to prevent detergent build-up:
1.
Push in the buttons on each side of the dispenser.
2.
Pull the dispenser towards you and remove it.
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...