Amica WA 14690-1 W User manual

WASHING MACHINES
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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ONLY USE THE APPLIANCE WHEN YOU HAVE
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INSTRUCTIONS
WA 14690-1 W

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

ECOLOGY IN PRACTICE
BASIC INFORMATION
SAFETY AND GERMENT CARE LABELS
INSTALL THE APPLIANCE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRACTICAL TIPS ON WASHING
CONTENTS
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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 gener-
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ECOLOGY IN PRACTICE
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Dear customer!
Thank you for choosing an Amica product. For years we have de-
livered high-quality appliances, so that household chores become
a real pleasure. Before being packaged and leaving the manufac-
turer, 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 Operat-
ing 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 󰘰nd out more
about other Amica appliances.
We hope using your new appliance is a pleasure.

BASIC INFORMATION
Before plugging the washing machine into the mains, remove the safety packaging and
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of the machine being stored or transported in sub-zero temperatures, it
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This washing machine is intended for domestic use only to wash tex-
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The manufacturer hereby declares that this product
meets the requirements of the following European
directives:
Low Voltage Directive, 2014/35/EU,
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2014/30/EE,
Eco-design Directive2009/125/EU,
2011/65/EU,
and has been marked with the symbol and issued
with a declaration of compliance made available to
market regulators.
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Never use the appliance outdoors or anywhere the temperature may fall below
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The machine should not be operated by children or anyone who has not read the
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USAGE
MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION

SAFETY AND GERMENT CARE LABELS
 This appliance should not be used

persons with reduced physical or
mental capabilities, and persons
who do not have sufficient skills
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persons should be offered proper
supervision or instructions on safe
handling of appliance and related
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the appliance or perform any main-
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under 3 years of age must be kept
away from the appliance unless
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Children could get caught inside the
appliance and get into a life-threat-
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 If you allow children to play with the
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age, they can get entangled or put
packaging over their head and risk
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tic film or parts of packaging out of

 
softeners can cause poisoning if
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teners should be stored out of the
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 If laundry is washed at high tem-
perature, door glass becomes

Prevent children from touching

 Contact with detergents and
softeners may cause eye or skin

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

and fabric softeners should be
stored out of the reach of chil-
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
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If the appliance is not correctly
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

the voltage indicated on the ap-
pliance nameplate
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The current load and required
fuse protection are specified on

The appliance is connected to
AC source only through a prop-
erly installed and grounded wall
socket in accordance with na-
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SAFETY AND GERMENT CARE LABELS
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SAFETY AND GERMENT CARE LABELS
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

The power cord and the ground-
ed wall socket fit together and
the grounding system has been

Power cord cross section is suf-


If a miniature circuit-breaker is
used, always use a circuit-break-
er with the following designa-
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This symbol is the only way to
make sure that all the necessary
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


If the power cord is modified or
damaged, it may result in elec-
tric shock, short circuit or fire

The power cord must not be
kinked, crushed or modified or
come in contact with any heat
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
 The use of extension cords or splitters may result in fire due

Connect the appliance directly
to a properly grounded wall
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

 The appliance may vibrate or displace while in use, poten-
tially causing injury or property

clean, level and hard surface us-

If any protruding items are


move it, the item may come off

Do not grasp any protruding
parts of the appliance to move

 -


SAFETY AND GERMENT CARE LABELS
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SAFETY AND GERMENT CARE LABELS
 This appliance has sharp edges

not hold the appliance by sharp


If the hoses or electrical cables
are not routed properly, you can

hoses and cables so that they do



appliance
If the water level is too high or
too low, the appliance may not
work properly, which can cause





If the water supplying hoses
have been modified or dam-
aged, this can cause damage to
-
ter supply hoses must not be

The use of third-party hoses to
connect the appliance to water
supply can cause damage to

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