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OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
Model • Modèle 
DWM5500W
Caution:
Read complete installation and oper-
ating instructions before installing
and/or using the washer.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
If the washer changes ownership,
be sure this manual accompanies 
the unit.
FRONT LOAD WASHER 
PRÉCAUTION:
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                        R FRONTLOAD AUTOMATIC WASHER Limited Product Warranty (In-Home Service) This quality product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship, provided that the unit is used under the normal operating conditions intended by the manufacturer. This warranty is available only to the person to whom the unit was originally sold by Danby or by an authorized distributor of Danby, and is non-transferable. TERMS OF WARRANTY The limited warranty period listed below is based 
                    
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                        R LAVEUSE À CHAREMENT FRONTAL Garantie Limitée (Domicile) Cet appareil de qualité est garantie exempt de tout vice de matière première et de fabrication, s’il est utilisé dans les conditions normales recommandées par le fabricant. Cette garantie n’est offerte qu’à l’acheteur initial de l’appareil vendu par Danby ou par l’un des ses distributeurs agréés et elle ne peut être transférée. CONDITIONS La période de garantie limitée est basée sur le choix de la marque de fabrique du produit acheté. Tou
                    
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                        INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE   Washing Machine     Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance.   We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years.           This washing machine was designed for home   use.   It meets all the requirements of modern washing:   it is economical; it uses less water, less energy   and washing agent.                                                             Before Use ........................................................ 4    Important..........
                    
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                        INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE   Before Use This instruction manual was prepared for the     user of the washing machine. Read the    manual carefully and get to know your    washing machine so that you will know how    to use it safely and correctly.  This instruction manual was prepared for various     models of washing machines, and they vary in  function and design. Make sure to consider only     those switches and knobs your machine is    equipped with.    • When you find your appliance is out of use
                    
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                        INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE    Important Before putting the machine into use, don't • Data plate with essential information on the  forget to remove the transport brackets. appliance is fitted above the opening for  Switching on a blocked machine may damage  laundry insertion under the door frame.  the machine. Our guarantee does not cover (UKS) - Unbalance Control System  This washing machine is equipped with the UKS  such damage.  - unbalanced control system. This means that the  • Before switching t
                    
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                        INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  Important safety instructions WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric  Save these instructions  shock, or injury to persons when using your    appliance follows basic precautions, including the  following: GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS     This appliance must be grounded. In the event of  1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.  2. Do not wash articles that have been previously malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the  risk of electric shock by provi
                    
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                        INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS   Removing the Transport Brackets The washing assembly is blocked with two metal   rods which protects the machine during transport   (fig.1).     • Undo the screws on the rear wall (fig. 2).    • Remove  the  squares,  rotate  them  180 °  and     use  them  to  pull out the rods (fig. 3).    • Disengaged parts may remain at the bottom    since they do not obstruct the operation of the    machine (4 rubber hoses and 4 paper spools).    • Use the enclosed plastic caps 
                    
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                        INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS  Placing and Installation  If the floor is uneven, use the adjustable feet to  Water Outlet  level the machine.  • Undo the nuts. Rotate the feet to level the  Hook the outlet hose securely over the edge of  machine (fig. 5).  the washbasin or bath tub. The outlet hose can  • Fix the nuts (fig. 5.1).  also be connected directly to the plumbing outlet,              the diameter of which should be not less than 1.6  5  5.1 in. (fig. 7).  Wall siphon drain must be correct
                    
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                        INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS     The Door  The door can only be opened two minutes     after the washing program has finished.  Open the door by pulling the door handle (fig. 9).     When closing the door, push it towards the    machine until it locks (fig. 10).    If the door is not correctly closed, the machine    will not operate.            9 10                            IMPORTANT    • When closing the door, be careful not to trap    fabric between the door glass and the rubber    gasket.    
                    
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                        OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  Preparing the Laundry Sort the laundry before washing according to the Folded clothes should be loosened before  type, quality, and color and soil degree of the loading.  laundry. The best washing effect is obtained by mixing    larger and smaller items of laundry in one  load.  Type of Fabrics    Most clothes nowadays have labels describing    the type of fabric they are made of, the kind of    recommended wash, and the recommended    washing temperature.    These labels
                    
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                        OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS   Washing Agents and How Much to Use Use only washing powder for machine washing.  Fabric Conditioner and Starching  Use special washing agents for delicate and  Agent  woolen fabrics.   This washing machine was designed for washing  When using fabric conditioner or starching  powder as well as for liquid detergent. As to the  agent, always follow the manufacturer's  quantity of the washing agent, refer to the  instructions, but never fill higher than the  manufacturer's r
                    
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                        OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  Washing Before washing, select a wash program that best  Temperature Selection Knob  suits your washload.  Turn the knob clockwise (Fig. B).  The control panel incorporates various switches  and pushbuttons for selecting washing programs, Washing temperature may be optionally selected  up to 200°F.  a control light, and a dispenser.        Programs from A to B may be used as economic  This instruction manual was prepared for various  program, if the selected temperature i
                    
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                        OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS   Water plus Switch  After Washing  Washing under programs for regular   − Switch off the machine (the control lamp turns   laundry (programs A and B) is carried out  off).  with a low water level; the quantity of water   − Check that the washing is finished and that  is automatically adjusted to the amount of  water is pumped out of the machine to avoid  laundry. This guarantees successful and  unnecessary flooding. If there is still water in  economic washing, regardless
                    
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                        OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  Table of Washing Programs - Hot/cold Water Washing  Dispenser- washing Dry   Program  agents  laundry  temperature  (lbs)    Type of fabric, laundry  °F °C            REGULAR (cotton, linen)      A 140-200 60 - 95  Cottons          Whites  B 140-200 60 - 95       C 100-140 40 - 60  Cottons  10   Coloreds     D   - 80  - 30       Rinses  E       Softening, spining  F    PERMANENT PRESS (surface finished cotton, mixture of cotton with synthetics)        100-140 40 - 60  G  
                    
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                        USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS  Cleaning and Maintenance     16    Warning:   - Before cleaning, always disconnect the       machine from electrical supply.   - There is a danger of burning  when hot water is   in the machine. Wait until it cools.      Cabinet  Clean the washing machine (exterior) cabinet   with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use  coarse cleaning agents which could damage the      surface.      Door Gasket  Dispenser  Clean the door gasket after each washing; the  Check 
                    
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                        USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS    Filter    The lint filter is located under the cap at the    bottom of the machine.    If you use the machine correctly, there is no need    to clean the filter.    However, we suggest you check (clean) the filter    periodically to make sure foreign objects have    not become trapped inside. (Fig. 17 & 18)     A partially blocked filter will restrict pumping out   of the wash water.      Before attempting to clean the filter, make sure   the wash/rinse water has
                    
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                        USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS    Trouble-Shooting Guide Some problems are minor in nature and can be you are unable to resolve the problem after  easily resolved without having to call for service. checking this guide, call our Toll Free Number         The following guide list some of the problems you (1 800 26 DANBY) and ask for customer  should check before calling for service.         If assistance.    Problem:  Check the following:  The machine doesn't operate (the control lamp   − Check the
                    
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                        MODE D’EMPLOI   Lave-linge     Nous vous remercions vivement de la confiance que vous nous avez témoignée en achetant  un appareil de notre marque. Nous espérons qu'il vous donnera entière satisfaction durant  de longues années.          Ce lave-linge, conçu pour un usage domestique,   satisfait aux exigences du traitement moderne du   linge, tout en favorisant des économies sur la   consommation d'eau, d'énergie électrique et de   produits lessiviels.                                            
                    
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                        MODE D’EMPLOI   Avant la mise en service Ce manuel est destiné à l’utilisateur. Lisez-le     attentivement pour faire connaissance avec    votre nouveau lave-linge et l’utiliser en toute    sécurité.    Ce mode d'emploi est prévu pour divers modèles  de lave-linge dont les fonctions et le design sont     différents. Ne tenez donc compte que des  descriptions se rapportant aux boutons et     touches présents sur votre modèle.    • Lorsque vous ne vous servirez plus de votre    machine et que vous