Whirlpool M 560 Sf Wp Quick Reference Guide

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WHEN TO REMOVE THE FILTER 

Check and clean the filter at least 2 or 3 times 
a year.

When the pump is blocked by an object 
(buttons, coins, safety pins).

When the appliance does not drain or spin 
properly.
Important:
 Before draining, make sure that the 
water has cooled.
REMOVING THE FILTER
1.
Switch off the appliance (press the “ON/OFF” 
button).
2.
Open the filter cover with the coloured insert 
from the detergent drawer.
3.
Place a tub or container beneath it.
4.
Slowly turn the filter...

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APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL 
PANEL

Clean using normal household detergent (do 
not use abrasive products).

Dry with a soft cloth.
DETERGENT DRAWER

Disengage the 
drawer by pressing 
down the release 
lever and extract it.

Remove the inserts 
(the siphon from the 
softener 
compartment, the 
siphon from the 
chlorine bleach 
compartment and the 
coloured insert for 
liquid detergent).

Wash all the parts under running water.

Reposition the inserts, make sure to push the 
siphons in until...

83 The appliance will not switch on or stops in 
the middle of the programme.
Power plug properly inserted in mains 
socket?
Mains fuse OK?
Power failure?
Tap turned on? Is water coming through?
Door closed? 
Programme selected?
“On/Off” button pressed?
No water or insufficient water supply.
Tap turned on completely?
Kink in water hose?
Water hose filter clogged? (See “Care and 
Maintenance”).
Water hose frozen up?
Waste water not pumped out.
Drain hose installed correctly? (See...

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TRANSIT BOLTS
The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent 
internal damage while it is being moved.
Before using the appliance the transit bolts MUST 
be removed (Fig. 1).
1.
Slacken the bolts with the spanner supplied 
(Fig. 2).
2.
Unscrew the bolts by hand.
3.
Hold each bolt head and pull the bolts complete 
with red plastic spacer through the wide part of the 
holes.
4.
Close the holes with the provided plastic caps. 
Fit the caps in the direction indicated by the arrow 
in the large...

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INSTALLATION
Install the appliance on a solid and level floor 
surface, preferably in a corner of the room.
Make sure that all four feet are resting firmly on the 
floor and check that the appliance is perfectly level 
(use a spirit level).
If the floor is uneven, adjust the levelling feet as 
required (do not insert pieces of wood, cardboard 
etc. under the feet).
1.Slacken the locknut using the spanner supplied.
2.Adjust the height of the foot, turning it by hand.
3.Tighten the locknut...

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WATER SUPPLY

Water supply: only cold water.

Tap: 3/4¨ threaded hose connector.

Water pressure (mains pressure): 
10-100 N/cm
2 (1-10 bar).
For Great Britain & Ireland only:

Water inlet: hot and cold fill.
The warm water inlet temperature must not 
exceed 60°C.
INLET HOSE(S)
Note:
 If the inlet hose is already fitted to the rear 
panel on the appliance, ignore points 1 and 4.
1.
Remove the inlet hose from the drum.
2.
Fit the mesh filter supplied in the thread 
between the straight end of the...

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DRAIN HOSE

Drain hose connection to water outlet.
1.
Unhook the drain hose from the left clip, see arrow 
A in Fig. 1.
Do NOT loosen the right drain hose connection, 
see arrow B in Fig. 1, otherwise there is the risk of 
leakage (danger of scalding with hot water).
2.
Fit the drain hose either to the siphon or hook it 
over the edge of a sink or bath tub with the “U” 
bend (Fig. 2). Small hand basins are not suitable. 
The edge of the tub must be no higher than 125 cm 
above the floor.
3.
Minimum...

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1) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
“Warning - this appliance must be earthed”
This appliance is normally supplied with a mains 
lead having a plug fitted in the factory which has 
been checked for correct earth continuity. 
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket 
outlet, or if the machine’s mains lead is not fitted 
with a plug, you should fit a suitable new, good 
quality plug by following the instructions in (2) 
below.
Any unsuitable plug should be cut off and 
disposed of in order to avoid a...

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MOBILITY WHEELS
(for UK only)
Depending on model, your washing machine is 
provided with mobility wheels.
You will find these wheels in the accessory kit supplied 
with the machine, or you can order them from our 
After-Sales Service.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Tilt the machine forward.
2.
Loosen the two rear feet.
3.
Insert the wheels as close as possible to the 
screw (1).
4.
Tighten the screw completely (2).
5.
Pull the machine in an upright position.
6.
Adjust the front feet making sure that the...