Instructions for use WASHING MACHINE Contents GB English,1 GB Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies The first wash cycle Technical data Care and maintenance, 4 Cutting off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the washing machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for the door and drum of your appliance Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Precautions and tips, 5 General safety Disposal Opening the porthole door manually RSF
Installation GB ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washing machine is sold, transferred or moved, make sure that the instruction manual remains with the machine so that the new owner is able to familiarise himself/herself with its operation and features. ! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information relating to the safe installation and operation of the appliance. Unpacking and levelling Unpacking 1.
Connecting the drain hose 65 - 100 cm Connect the drain hose, without bending it, to a drain duct or a wall drain situated between 65 and 100 cm from the floor; alternatively, placed it over the edge of a basin, sink or tub, fastening the duct supplied to the tap (see figure). The free end of the hose should not be underwater. ! We advise against the use of hose extensions; if it is absolutely necessary, the extension must have the same diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in length.
Care and maintenance GB Cutting off the water and electricity supplies Caring for the door and drum of your appliance • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system inside the washing machine and help to prevent leaks. • Always leave the porthole door ajar in order to prevent unpleasant odours from forming. • Unplug the washing machine when cleaning it and during all maintenance work.
Precautions and tips ! This washing machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully. General safety • This appliance was designed for domestic use only.
Description of the washing machine GB Control panel CLEANING ACTION TEMPERATURE KEY LOCK button button and indicator light button ON/OFF button DISPLAY Detergent dispenser drawer SPIN button WASH CYCLE SELECTOR KNOB OPTION START/PAUSE button and indicator button and light indicator light DELAY button Detergent dispenser drawer: used to dispense detergents and washing additives ( see “Detergents and laundry”). amber colour. If the symbol is not illuminated, the door may be opened.
Display GB The display is useful when programming the machine and provides a great deal of information. The duration of the available wash cycles and the remaining time of a running cycle appear (the display will show the maximum duration of the cycle chosen, which may decrease after several minutes, since the effective duration of the programme varies depending on the wash load and the settings chosen); if the DELAY option has been set, the countdown to the start of the selected wash cycle will appear.
Running a wash cycle GB 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button; the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly in a green colour. 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door. Load the laundry, making sure you do not exceed the maximum load value indicated in the table of programmes and wash cycles on the following page. 3. MEASURE OUT THE DETERGENT. Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer and pour the detergent into the relevant compartments as described in “Detergents and laundry”. 4.
Wash cycles and options Max. speed (rpm) 40° 40° 1200 1200 5 4,5 40° (Max. 90°C) 40° (Max. 60°C) 1200 8 1000 4,5 30° 800 3,5 5 1 2 Cycle duration Max. load (kg) Max. temp. (°C) Fabric softener Description of the wash cycle GB Detergents Wash Wash cycles Table of programmes and wash cycles Anti-Stain 2 Anti-Stain Quick 3 Cotton: lightly soiled resistant and delicate colours. 4 Synthetics: lightly soiled resistant colours.
Detergents and laundry GB Detergent dispenser drawer Successful washing results also depend on the correct dose of detergent: adding too much detergent will not necessarily result in a more efficient wash, and may in fact cause build up on the inside of your appliance and contribute to environmental pollution. ! Use powder detergent for white cotton garments, for prewashing, and for washing at temperatures over 60°C. ! Follow the instructions given on the detergent packaging.
Troubleshooting Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service (see “ Service”), make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. GB Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The washing machine does not switch on. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact. The wash cycle does not start. • The washing machine door is not closed properly.
Service 195150205.00 09/2016 GB Before contacting the Technical Assistance Service: • Check whether you can solve the problem alone (see “Troubleshooting”). • Restart the wash cycle to check whether the problem has been solved. • If this is not the case, contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre. ! Always request the assistance of authorised technicians. Have the following information to hand: • the type of problem; • the appliance model (Mod.); • the serial number (S/N).
