30110316GB.fm Page 1 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR CHILD SAFETY (IF AVAILABLE) BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES TRANSPORT / HANDLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Black process 45.0° 100.
30110316GB.fm Page 2 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1.Removing the packaging and inspection • After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer. • Check that the accessories and supplied parts are all present. • Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.
0110316GB.fm Page 3 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.Packaging 4.Energy saving tips • The packaging material is entirely recyclable, and marked with the recycling symbol . Adhere to current local regulations when disposing of packaging material. • Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size. • Do not exceed the detergent dosages indicated in the manufacturer’s instructions.
30110316GB.fm Page 4 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Worktop Control panel Detergent dispenser Service plate (inside the door) Door Child safety device (if provided, inside the door) Plinth covering pump access Adjustable feet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DOOR To open the door, hold the door handle, press the inside handle and pull the door. Close the door by pressing it without excessive force until it clicks shut.
30110316GB.fm Page 5 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM PREPARATION OF THE WASHING 1.Sort the laundry according to... Stain removal • Type of fabric / care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwash items. • Colour Separate coloured and white items. Wash new coloured articles separately. • Loading Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficiency and distribution in the drum. • Delicates Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.
30110316GB.fm Page 6 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM Where to put detergent and additives Separator A The detergent drawer has three chambers (fig. “A”). Prewash Chamber • Detergent for the prewash Main Wash Chamber • Detergent for the main wash • Stain remover • Water softener (water hardness class 4) ( Softener Chamber • Fabric softener • Liquid starch Pour additives only up to the “MAX” mark.
30110316GB.fm Page 7 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM Notes: • Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children. • Liquid detergents can be used for programmes with prewash. However, in this case a powder detergent must be used for the main wash. • Do not use liquid detergents when activating the “Start Delay” function (if available on your washing machine).
30110316GB.fm Page 8 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM REMOVING THE FILTER We recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year. A Especially: • If the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails to perform spin cycles. • If the pump is blocked by a foreign body (e.g. buttons, coins or safety pins). IMPORTANT: make sure the water has cooled before draining the appliance. 1. Stop the appliance and unplug it. 2.
30110316GB.fm Page 9 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel Door seal • Can be washed down with a soft, damp cloth. • A little neutral detergent (non abrasive) can also be used. • Dry with a soft cloth. • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. • Check the condition of the door seal periodically. Filter • Check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year (see “Removing the filter”).
30110316GB.fm Page 10 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM Water supply hose A Check the supply hose regularly for brittleness and cracks and replace it if necessary using a new hose of the same type (available from After-Sales Service or specialist dealer). If your supply hose has a transparent hose coating (fig. “C”), periodically check the colour of the transparent coating. If the coating begins to turn red, this is an indication that the hose may have a leak and should be replaced.
30110316GB.fm Page 11 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Depending on the model, your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. This enables faults to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately. These faults are frequently so minor that they can be removed within a few minutes. The washing machine will not start, no indicator lamps are on.
30110316GB.fm Page 12 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM Fault description table Red indication light is on Digital display (if fitted on your machine) “Water tap closed” “Clean pump” “FH” “FP” “Service” from “F02” to “F35” or “FA” or “Fod” a. “Water tap closed” indication lights up The appliance has no or insufficient water supply. For models with remaining time display, “FH” appears on that display. The “Start/Pause” indicator flashes.
30110316GB.fm Page 13 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: Specify: • The nature of the problem. • The washing machine model. • The service code (number after the word SERVICE). 1. Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). 2. Restart the programme to check whether the problem has solved itself. 3. If the washing machine continues to function incorrectly, call After-Sales Service.
30110316GB.fm Page 14 Friday, March 24, 2006 6:03 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B). 2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. 3. Refit both into plug.
