Whirlpool AWE 10727 User Manual

CONTENTS
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
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE
1.Remove the packaging and checka.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. Make sure that the black plastic part of the bottom protection (if available on the model) remains in the packing and not in the machine bottom. 
This is important, as otherwise the plastic part could 
damage the washing machine during...

GB 3
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.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...

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.Open the...

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 pressing the push button (pictures 
“1a” or “1b” - depending on model).
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 creased laundry.
- Take care that the laundry does not overhang the 
drum; if this is the case, push the laundry...

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.
•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 main wash 
when activating the “Prewash” option or 
selecting a...

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 dispenserClean 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 siphon...