Amica WA 461 010 Washing Machine User Manual

Amica WA 461 010 Washing Machine

INTRODUCTION

Dear customer! Thank you for choosing an Amica product. For years we have delivered high-quality appliances, so that household chores become a real pleasure. Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality. We also endeavour to make sure that modern technology in Amica products always goes hand in hand with a unique design. Before using the appliance, please carefully read these Operating Instructions Follow these instruction to avoid improper use and ensure long and reliable operation of the appliance. Learn the principles of the safe use to avoid accidents. Store these operating instructions in a safe place to use them for reference whenever needed. These Operating Instructions contain all the necessary information that will make the use of your Amica appliance simple and fun. We also encourage you to find out more about other Amica appliances.

BASIC INFORMATION

This washing machine is intended for domestic use only to wash textiles and clothes designed to be machine washed in a detergent bath. Before plugging the washing machine into the mains, remove the safety packaging and ensure the machine is level. The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes, which do not affect operation of the appliance

USAGE

• Carefully read the instructions below before using the appliance.
• Never use the appliance outdoors or anywhere the temperature may fall below freezing.
• The machine should not be operated by children or anyone who has not read the instructions

MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION

The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following European directives:Low Voltage Directive, 2014/35/EU,

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EE,
• Eco-design Directive2009/125/EU,
• RoHS Directive2011/65/EU,

SAFETY AND GARMENT CARE LABELS

UNDERSTANDING THE SYMBOLS ON CLOTHES LABELS

INSTALL THE APPLIANCE

• Connect the water supply
• Water drain
• Connect to power supply
• Prepare to wash

FEATURES AND COMPONENTS

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL

• Program selector dial
• Prewash button
• Extra rinse button
• Skip spin button
• Start/Pause button
• Acoustic Signal On/Off
• Child Lock

USING THE APPLIANCE

• Select Programme
• End of the wash cycle
• After Washing

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

• Cleaning The Cabinet
  • Proper maintenance on the washing machine can extend its working life. The surface can be cleaned with diluted non-abrasive neutral detergents when necessary. If there is any water overflow, use the wet cloth to wipe it off immediately. No sharp items are allowed
• Cleaning The Drum
  • The rusts left inside the drum by the metal articles shall be removed immediately with chlorine-free detergents. Never use steel wool.
• Cleaning The Door Seal And Glass
  • Wipe the glass and seal after each wash to remove lint and stains. If lint builds up it can cause leaks. Remove any coins, buttons and other objects from the seal after each wash.
• Clean the drain pump filter
  • Clean the pump filter every 20 washes or so. Neglecting to clean the filter may result in problems with draining water from the appliance
• Clean the water supply valve
  • Replace the filter following the procedure in reverse order.
• Clean the detergent drawer
  • Should be cleaned at least once a month.

PRACTICAL TIPS ON WASHING

• Detergents
  • Pour the detergent into the drawer compartment marked
  • Pour the pre-wash detergent into the drawer compartment marked
• Liquid detergents
  • Install the tab supplied in the compartment
  • Pour liquid detergent into the drawer compartment marked
• Fabric softeners added to the rinse
  • Pour the fabric softener into the drawer compartment marked
  • Do not exceed the maximum level marked on the drawer compartment. This detergent will be used for the final rinse

FIRST WASH

Before washing for the first time, put the appliance through one high temperature cycle without a load, according to the following procedure:

• connect the washing machine to the power supply,
• open the water valve,
• set the programme selector dial to washing at high temperature, add a suitable detergent and press Start/Pause.

SOIL

Stubborn stains
Before washing underwear, apply an additional stain remover according to the instructions for use.

Heavy soil

• in order to achieve a better result, wash less laundry,
• add more detergent.
• Rinse the washing machine after washing heavily soiled garments (e.g. work clothes) or clothing that loses fibres. To do this, run the wash cycle at 60°C, for example Cotton or Synthetics without any load.

Light soil
See Conservation.

CONSERVATION

• Garments which are only lightly soiled should be washed on the Rapid Wash setting.
• For most programmes, the washing machine detects load.
• For partial load, when using the QUICK WASH programme, the appliance will reduce water and energy consumption and shorten the wash cycle.
• The most energy and water efficient wash programmes are generally those that run at lower temperature and for a long time.
• Loading the washing machine to the full capacity indicated by the manufacturer for the respective wash programmes will save energy and water.

WATER HARDNESS
Hard water causes scale deposition. Information about water hardness is available from the nearest water works. We recommend that you use water softener for each washing.

POWER OUTAGE (PROGRAMME MEMORY)
Power outage or unplugging the appliance does not cancel the set programme. The programme is memorised and resumes when power is restored. Do not open the appliance doors during a power outage

LOAD

Load the laundry into the drum according to the following instructions:

• cotton, denim, children’s clothes – max full drum (do not force clothes into the drum as this will reduce the quality of the wash),
• Synthetics – max ½ of the drum,
• Delicates fabrics – 1/3 of the drum.

DOOR LOCK

The washing machine is equipped with a lock which prevents the door from being opened during wash cycle. Once a wash cycle is complete, the door lock is automatically released. In order to open the door during the wash program, press PAUSE button and wait to unlock the door

DELICATE FABRICS

• Select Programme
  • Select the appropriate wash programme: Synthetics, Wool.
• Load
  • Avoid overloading the washing machine — the maximum load is 1/3 kg for delicate fabrics, see “Loading.”
• Not enough detergent
  • the laundry turns grey, lumps of fat form, lime scale is deposited.
• Too much detergent
  • A lot of foam, ineffective washing, detergent incompletely rinsed from fabrics.

TROUBLESHOOTING

UNPACKING

During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of the packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environment. All materials used for packaging the appli-ance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol. Important! Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.

DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE

In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and local legislation regarding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed-out waste container. This marking indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other household waste after it has been used. The user is obliged to hand it over to the waste collection center collecting used electrical and electronic goods. The collectors, including local collection points, shops, and local authority departments provide recycling schemes. Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environmental and health hazards resulting from the presence of dangerous components and the inappropriate storage and processing of such goods.

ECOLOGY IN PRACTICE

For many years, Amica has consistently pursued pro-ecological policy. Concern for the environment is as important for us as the use of modern technology. The development of technology has enabled our factories to become more environmentally friendly – we use less and less water, electricity and less waste water and solid waste is generated in the production. A lot of attention is paid to materials used in production. We strive to use only those that do not contain harmful substances and make recycling and safe disposal possible after use.

DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE

In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and local legislation regarding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed-out waste container. This marking indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other household waste after it has been used. The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collection centre collecting used electrical and electronic goods. The collec- tors, including local collection points, shops and local au- thority departments provide recycling schemes. Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environmental and health hazards resulting from the presence of dangerous components and the inappropri- ate storage and processing of such goods

Information

For more information about the product, please refer to the EU EPREL Product Database at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu. For more information, please use your mobile device to scan the QR code on the energy label or enter the product model listed on the energy label in the EPREL search engine https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/

WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE

Warranty
Warranty service as stated on the warranty card. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product.

Service

• The manufacturer recommends that all repairs and adjustments be carried out by the Factory Service Technician or the Manufacturer’s Authorized Service Point. For safety reasons, repairs should be referred to professionals.
• Repairs carried out by unqualified persons may seriously endanger the appliance user.
• Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2023, the minimum availability period for spare parts necessary to repair the appliance is 7 or 10 years depending on the type and purpose of the spare part.
• The list of spare parts and the ordering procedure are available on the websites of the manufacturer, importer or an authorized representative.
• The minimum warranty period for the appliance offered by the manufacturer, importer or authorized representative is given in the warranty card.
• The warranty shall be void if you make any independent adaptations or alterations, tamper with seals or other appliance safety devices or its parts or interfere with the appliance contrary to operating instructions.
• In the event of appliance malfunction, request assistance or repair.
• If your appliance needs repair, please contact the service centre. Please see warranty card for address and contact details of our service centre.
• Before contacting us, please have ready the appliance serial number, which can be found on the identification sticker: For your convenience, please write it down below:

AMICA S.A.

• UL. MICKIEWICZA 52
• 64-510 WRONKI
• TEL. 67 25 46 1000
• FAX 67 25 40 320
• www.AMICA.PL

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