WHIRLPOOL AWM 285/3
Owner's Manual

DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
1. Pull out the detergent drawer. The drawer will have three or four chambers depending on the model. 2. Filling the detergent: � Programmes with preand main wash. � Main wash programme without prewash. When using liquid detergent, extract the coloured insert from the drawer and put it in the compartment . The insert has a scale to make dosing easier. � Add fabric softeners and conditioners - no further than the �Max� mark (three chamber models) or the �100 ml� mark (four chamber models). � Fill chlorine bleach only to the �Max� mark (if model is suited to its use). � Stain remover. � Water softener (water hardness class 4). � Starch (diluted in water). In this case select the programme �Rinse and Spin�. After pouring the starch fill about 1 litre of water into chamber. 3. Slide the drawer in until it clicks shut. Detergent drawer with 4 chambers Detergent drawer with 3 chambers � Notes: � When using highly concentrated detergents, use the detergent ball provided with the detergent and place it directly in the drum to avoid dispensing problems (for programmes without pre-wash only). � For programmes with prewash: liquid detergents can be used for the prewash. For the main wash then a powder detergent has to be used. Dose the correct amount of concentrated fabric softener and dilute with water up to the maximum level marked in the softener compartment.

DYEING AND BLEACHING
Dyeing: Commercially available products usually consist of a dye colour, fixing agent and salt. Pour the dye colour, fixing agent and salt directly into the empty drum, and only then load the laundry. � � � Only use products designed for use in washing machines. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Plastic and rubber components of the machine can be stained by dyes or bleaches.

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