A1636S A1636 A1436 A1235 WASHING MACHINE Use and Care & Installation Instruction
Contents Installation, 2-3 Unpacking, 2 Remove the transit fixings, 2 Levelling, 2 Water connections, 2 Drainage and electrical connections, 3 Technical details, 3 Washing machine description, 4-5 Control panel, 4 LEDs, 5 Starting and programmes, 6 Briefly: how to start a programme, 6 Programme table, 6 Personalisation, 7 Setting the temperature, 7 Setting the spin speeds, 7 Functions, 7 Detergents and laundry, 8 Detergent dispenser, 8 Preparing your laundry, 8 Special items, 8 Precautions and advice,
Installation ! Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference. Should the appliance be sold, transferred or moved, make sure the instruction manual accompanies the washing machine to inform the new owner as to its operation and features. For safety, replace both plastic covers over the holes left by removing the two bolts. ! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation, use and safety. 1.
Installation Drainage connections ! Do not use extensions or multiple sockets. A. Connect the drain hose, without kinking it, to a draining duct or a wall drain fixed at a height between 65 and 100cm from the floor. ! The power supply cable must never be bent or dangerously compressed. B. Alternatively, place it over the edge of a basin, sink or tub, fastening the hose supplied to the tap. The free end of the hose should not be under water.
Washing machine description Control panel FUNCTION Buttons START/STOP Button LEDs Programme key ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK Led PROGRAMME Knob Detergent dispenser START/RESET Button TEMPERATURE Knob SPIN SPEED Knob Detergent dispenser: To add detergent and fabric softener (see page 8). Programme key: To consult a straightforward chart of the different programmes available. Pull the grey tab outwards to open it. LEDs: To find out which wash cycle phase is under way.
Washing machine description LEDs The LEDs provide important information. This is what they tell you: Cycle phase under way: During the wash cycle, the LEDs gradually illuminate to indicate the cycle phase is under way: Additional feature - Models A1636 & A1436 only: Your machine has a delay Timer function and there is additional marking alongside the LEDs.
Starting and Programmes 5. Set the spin speed (see page 7). 6. Add the detergent and any fabric softener (see page 8). 7. Start the programme by pressing the START/RESET button for at least 2 seconds. 8. When the programme is finished, the ON-OFF / DOOR LOCK LED will flash to indicate that the appliance door can now be opened. Take out your laundry and leave the appliance door ajar to allow the drum to dry thoroughly. Turn the washing machine off by pressing button . Briefly: starting a programme 1.
Personalisation Setting the temperature Turn the TEMPERATURE knob to set the wash temperature (see Programme table on page 6). The temperature can be lowered, or even set to cold wash ( ). Setting the spin speed Turn the SPIN SPEED knob to set the spin speed for the programme selected.
Detergents and laundry Detergent dispenser Special items Good washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent won’t necessarily make for a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause a build up on the interior of your appliance and even pollute the environment. Curtains: fold curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Wash them separately without exceeding half the appliance load. use programme 11 which excludes the spin cycle automatically.
Precautions and advice ! The washing machine was designed and built in compliance with the applicable international safety regulations. The following information is provided for your safety and should consequently be read carefully. General safety ● This washing machine should only be used by adults and in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.
Care and maintenance Cutting off the water or electricity supply ● Turn off the water tap after every wash. This will limit the wear of your appliances water system and also prevent leaks. ● Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. Cleaning your appliance The exterior and rubber parts of your appliance can be cleaned with a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
Troubleshooting Your washing machine could fail to work. Before calling for assistance (see page 12), make sure the problem can’t easily be solved by consulting the following list: Problem: Possible causes / Solution: The washing machine won’t start? ● The appliance is not fully plugged into the socket. ● There has been a power failure. The wash cycle won’t start? ● The appliance door is not shut properly. ● The button has not been pressed, for at least 2 seconds.
Service Before calling for assistance: ● Check whether you can solve the problem on your own (see page 11). ● Restart the programme to check whether the problem has been solved. ● If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Service Centre. ! Always request the assistance of authorised servicemen. Notify the operator of: ● the type of problem. ● the appliance model (Mod.). ● the serial number (S/N). This information can be found on the data label inside the door of the machine.
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