Gorenje wt 62123: ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE

To remove any residual water used in testing by the

1/3 of the quantity the detergent manufacturer

manufacturer, we recommend that you carry out a

recommends for lightly soiled laundry) to the main

short wash cycle without laundry.

wash chamber

of the detergent dispenser.

1. Open the tap.

4. Close the lid.

2. Close the drum flaps.

5. Select and start programme “Synthetics” at 60°C

(see separate the programme chart).

3. Add a small amount of detergent (maximum

Do not use extension leads or multi sockets.

PREPARATION OF THE LAUNDRY

Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations.

Sort the laundry

Loading the laundry

1) Warning - this washing machine must be earthed

1. Sort the laundry according to…

1. Open the machine lid by pulling it upwards.

This washing machine is normally supplied with a mains lead having a plug fitted in the factory which has

• Type of fabric / care label symbol

2. Open the drum

been checked for correct earth continuity.

Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool,

- by pushing the drum flap release (picture 10,11);

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, or if the machine’s mains lead is not fitted with a plug,

handwash items.

models as shown on picture 10 have a fixed drum

you should fit a suitable new, good quality plug by following the instructions in (2) below.

• Colour

flap release which will not compress when pushed.

Any unsuitable plug should be cut off and disposed of in order to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be

Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new

inserted into a socket.

- by holding the rear drum flap, sliding back the

coloured items separately.

slider into arrow direction and pushing the front

2) CONNECTION TO A REWIRABLE PLUG - to be carried out only by a qualified electrician

• Size

flap towards the inside of the drum until the closing

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Wash items of different sizes in the same load to

mechanism releases (picture 12).

improve washing efficiency and distribution in the

3. Place the items of laundry into the drum one by

BLUE - “NEUTRAL” (“N”)

drum.

one. Do not exceed the maximum load of the

BROWN - “LIVE” (“L”)

• Fabric delicacy

programmes indicated in the separate programme

GREEN AND YELLOW - “EARTH” (“E”)

Wash delicate articles separately: use a special

chart.

programme for Pure New Wool

, curtains and

To fit a new plug, proceed as follows:

- Overloading the machine will result in

other delicates. Always remove curtain glides or

2.1)Polarized Plugs (e.g. 3 pin, 13 amp plug conforming to BS

unsatisfactory washing results and creased

wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton bag.

1363A)

laundry.

Use the special programme for handwash fabrics.

a. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal

- Take care that the laundry does not overhang the

Wash stockings, belts and other small items or

in the plug which is marked with the letter “E” or by the Earth symbol

drum; if this is the case, push the laundry down

articles with hooks (e.g. bras) in special cotton

or coloured green and yellow.

into the drum so that there is enough free space

bags for washing machines or in zipped pillow

b. The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked

to close the drum flaps properly.

cases.

with the letter “N” or coloured blue.

- Do not use the flaps to push the laundry into the

c. The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which is

2. Empty pockets

drum.

marked with the letter “L” or coloured brown.

Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage

4. To close the drum, hold both flaps in the middle

your laundry as well as the washing machine’s

again (picture 13), the rear flap over the front flap.

drum and tub.

ATTENTION: make sure that the drum flaps are

3. Fasteners

properly locked - depending on the model:

2.2) Non-polarized plugs (e.g. 2 pin with side earth contact)

Close zips and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts

- all metal hooks must be properly hooked inside

The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the earth contact. The other two

or ribbons should be tied together.

the rear door flap - see picture 14.

wires should be connected to the two pins, irrespective of colour.

- all metal hooks must be properly hooked inside

Stain remwoval

the rear door flap, and the button must overlap

FUSE REPLACEMENT

• Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are

the edge of the rear door flap see picture 15.

If the mains lead of this washing machine is fitted with a BS 1363A 13

generally removed by the enzyme phase of the

- the slider of the front flap must slightly overlap

amp fused plug, replace the fuse only with an A.S.T.A. approved type con-

programme.

the rear flap - see picture 16.

forming to BS 1362 and proceed as follows: Remove the fuse cover (A)

• To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and

and the fuse (B). Fit the replacement 13 A fuse into the fuse cover. Refit

fruitstains etc. add a stain remover to the main

Check that no laundry gets stuck between the flaps,

both into the plug. For all other types of plug, the supply socket should be

wash chamber

of the detergent dispenser.

or between flaps and drum.

protected by a 16 A fuse or circuit breaker at the distribution board.

• Particularly stubborn stains should be treated

before the wash.

Dyeing and bleaching

• Only use dyes and bleaches that are suitable

forwashing machines.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Plastic and rubber parts of the machine may be

stained by dyes or bleaches.

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