Whirlpool Aquasteam 1200 User Manual

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
TRANSPORT/HANDLING
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
 

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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, the Installation Guide and the Programme 
Chart when using the washing machine.Keep these Instructions for Use, the Programme 
Chart and the Installation Guide; if you pass on the 
washing machine to another person, also give him/
her Instructions for Use, Programme Chart and...

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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL 
RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Safety instructions
The washing machine is appropriate for indoor 
use only.
Do not store flammable fluids near the appliance.
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 they have been given 
supervision or instruction concerning use of the...

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DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE
DOOR
BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE
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
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.
To remove any residual water used in testing by the manufacturer, we recommend that you carry out a 
short wash...

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PREPARATION OF THE WASHING
1.Sort the laundry according to... Type of fabric / care label symbol
Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, 
wool, handwash items.
 Colour
Separate coloured and white items. Wash new 
coloured articles separately.
Size
Wash items of different sizes in the same load to 
improve washing efficiency and distribution in the 
drum.
 Delicates
Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.) 
and items with hooks (e.g. bras) in a cloth bag or 
pillow case with zip....

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Where to put detergent and additives
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
Liquid starch
Pour additives only up to the “MAX” mark.
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 detergent dispenser...

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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.
If the “Clean pump” indication lights up:
IMPORTANT: make sure the water has cooled 
before draining the appliance. If your washing 
machine has an emergency hose, drain the 
appliance as described at the end of this page.
1.Stop the appliance and unplug it.
2.Push...

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Appliance exterior and control panel
Can be washed down with a soft, damp cloth.
A little neutral detergent (non abrasive) can also 
be used.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Appliance interior
After each washing, leave the door open for some 
time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry.
If you never or seldom wash your laundry at 
95°C, we recommend to occasionally run a 95°C 
programme without laundry, adding a small 
amount of detergent, to keep the interior of the 
appliance...

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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. If the 
transparent hose coating turns into an intense red, this is an 
indication that the hose may have a leak and should be replaced. 
Contact our After-Sales Service team or specialist dealer to obtain a...

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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.
ProblemCauses, Solutions, Tips
Appliance does not start, 
no indicator lamps are on
Plug is not properly inserted in socket.

Socket or fuse does not function correctly (use a table lamp or similar 
appliance to test it).
...