WHIRLPOOL AWT 7085
Manual de Usuario

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Washing machine exterior and control panel
� Clean with a soft damp cloth. � If necessary, a neutral household cleaner can be applied (do not use aggressive or abrasive products).

Lid seal
� Clean from time to time with a damp cloth.

Water inlet hose(s)
� Check the hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. Replace if necessary.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose faults at an early stage and allow you to react appropriately. Often, however, the faults detected are small enough to be solved in a matter of minutes. For example:

*Detergent and additive product residues in dispenser at end of wash.
Check whether: � the detergent dispenser is properly installed and is not blocked (see �Care and maintenance�). � the foreign body trap in the water inlet hose is not blocked (see �Care and maintenance�).

*The washing machine does not start, no lamp lights up.
Check whether: � the washing machine is plugged in. � the wall socket is functioning correctly (use a table lamp or similar). � the �On/Off� button is pressed.

*The washing machine vibrates during the spin cycle.
Check whether: � the washing machine is levelled and that all the feet are adjusted (see �Installation�). � the transport bracket has been removed. Before starting up the washing machine, the transport screws and the transport bracket MUST be removed (see �Installation�).

*The washing machine does not start, but the �Start� lamp is flashing.
Check whether: � the programme has been changed. Press the �Start� button again.

*Final spin results are poor.
Note: The washing machine has an unbalance detection and correction system. If individual heavy items are loaded (a bathrobe, for example), this system may reduce the spin speed automatically or interrupt the spin if it detects too great an unbalance at the start of the spin, in order to protect the washing machine. Check whether: � the pump impeller is obstructed (see �Cleaning the foreign body trap�). � if the laundry is still too wet at the end of the programme: possibly add other items of clothing and repeat the spin cycle. � there is foam on the wash: repeat a rinse-spin cycle to eliminate excess of detergent. Excessive foam formation may also prevent spinning.

*The washing machine does not start after having pressed �Start�, the lamp of the �Start� button keeps on flashing.
Check whether: � the washing machine lid is properly closed. Open and close it again.

*The washing machine stops during the programme.
Check whether: � the �Rinse Hold� button is pressed: terminate this option by pressing the button again or by starting the �Drain� programme. � the programme has not been started (the �Start� lamp still flashes). Press the �Start� button. � the safety system of the washing machine was activated. See fault description table.

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