Washing machine Instructions for use GO L
Introduction Please read these instructions for use carefully and all other information enclosed with the washing machine. Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners. Note: this machine is solely for domestic use. Notes on disposal All packaging material used is environmentally-friendly and recyclable. Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally-friendly means.
General delivery notes Please check that the following items are delivered with the appliance: - Instruction manual - Certificate of guarantee - Inlet hose - Liquid detergent or liquid bleach compartment Check that no damage has occurred during transit, and if so, call your nearest Authorised Technical Support Service agent. Safety notes. Note: for cleaning or maintenance of the washing machine. A) Pull out the plug B) Turn off the tap C) Candy equips all its appliances with earthing.
Description of controls Door handle Press the finger-bar inside the door handle to open the door. A Fig. 1 Programme selector with OFF position D C Q F E When the programme selector is turned the display lights up to show the settings for the programme selected. For energy saving, at the end of the cycle or with an inactivity period, the display level contrast will decrease. N.B. to switch the machine off, turn the programme selector to the “off” position.
“TEMPERATURE SELECTION” button C When a programme is selected on the display is show the recommended wash temperature. The temperature button can be used to decrease or increase the temperature of your chosen wash cycle. Each time the button is pressed, the new temperature level is shown on the display. D “SPIN SELECTION” button The spin cycle is very important to remove as much water as possible from the laundry without damaging the fabrics.
“PROGRAMME LOCK” button G This is a useful feature to prevent children playing with the option buttons and tampering with the programme you have set. After you have set the programme and option buttons you require, press START button and then hold down programme lock button for few seconds until the symbol “ ” will appear on the display. This “locks” the control panel. You may cancel this function by pressing the programme lock button for few seconds until the symbol “ ” will disappear.
P “START/PAUSE” button Press to start the selected cycle . NOTE: Few seconds after the start, the kg detector function (active only on cotton and synthetics programmes) will weigh the clothes and update the maximum wash time remaining within the first 4 minutes of the wash cycle. while this function is operating the kg detector indicator is on.
4) DOOR LOCKED INDICATOR The “Door Locked” indicator light is illuminated when the door is fully closed and the machine is ON. When START is pressed on the machine with the door closed the indicator will flash momentarily and then illuminate. If the door is not closed the indicator will continue to flash. A special safety device prevents the door from being opened immediately after the end of the cycle. 2 minutes after the end of the wash the light goes off to show that the door can now be opened.
TABLE OF PROGRAMMES PROGRAM FOR: PROGRAMME SELECTOR ON: WEIGHT MAX kg RECOMMENDED MAX TEMP. TEMP. °C °C CHARGE DETERGENT 2 Resistant fabrics 1) Cotton, linen Cotton, mixed resistant, Coloureds 1) Mixed fabrics and synthetics Cotton, mixed fabrics, synthetics 1) ** Very delicate fabrics 10,5 60° Up to: 90° ● ● (● ) 10,5 40° Up to: 60° ● ● (● ) **Programme also recommended for low-temperature washes (lower than the max. shown).
Programme selector For the various types of fabrics and various degrees of dirt the washing machine has different programme bands according to: wash cycle, temperature and lenght of cycle (see table of washing cycle programmes). SPECIAL HAND WASH PROGRAMME This washing machine also has a gentle Hand Wash programme cycle. This programme allows a complete washing cycle for garments specified as ‘Hand Wash only’ on the fabric label.
Detergent drawer R Detergents, washing aids and amounts to use The detergent drawer is split into 3 compartments: Choice of detergent General purpose detergents - the compartment labelled "1" is for prewash detergent; - - the compartment labelled " " is for special additives, fabric softeners, fragrances, starch, brighteners etc; - - the compartment labelled "2" is for main wash detergent.
Main wash Dosage for powder detergent For normal and low concentration detergents: for normally soiled laundry choose a programme without prewash. Put the detergent in compartment “2” of the drawer. For heavily soiled laundry, choose a programme with prewash. Put 1/4 of the detergent in compartment “1”, 3/4 in compartment “2” of the drawer. When using water softeners, first put in the detergent, then add the softener to compartment “2”.
The correct way to wash Cleaning and routine maintenance Preparing the laundry A) Select the laundry. Loading the laundry B) Open the porthole. C) Put the laundry in the washing machine. Close the porthole again, ensuring that no items of laundry are obstructing the lock. Do not use alcohol-based scourers and / or thinners on the outside of your washing machine, just a wipe with a damp cloth will suffice. The washing machine needs very little maintenance: - Cleaning the drawer compartments.
Attention: if the filter needs cleaning while there is washing still in the drum, follow the instructions on the following page to empty the water. This will prevent excessive loss of water via the filter. Investigating malfunctions What might be the cause of… Defects you can remedy yourself MALFUNCTION CAUSE Cleaning the door glass REMEDY 1. Does not work on any programme Plug not in socket. Not switched on. Power failure. Fuse blown. Door open. Plug it in. Switch on. Check. Check. Close door. 2.
Note: The use of environmentally-friendly, phosphate-free detergents can have the following effects: - waste water from rinsing may be cloudier because of the presence of zeolites held in suspension, without the rinse performance being adversely affected; - presence of white powder (zeolites) on laundry after washing, which is not absorbed by the fabric and does not alter the colour of the fabric. - The presence of foam in the final rinsing water is not necessarily an indication of poor rinsing.
Note: we recommend you keep the screws to immobilise the machine for future transit. The Manufacturers will not be responsible for any possible damage to the machine caused by not following the rules relating to releasing the mechanism. The user is responsible for all costs of installation. Water connection Note: it is advisable to turn off the tap after each wash to isolate the washing machine from the water supply.
This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.