32962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 1 User Manual Washing machine Aus Arrêt WE 7600 Premium WE 7600 Energiesparen/Économique Schnell intensiv/Intensif 20 Min.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 2 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence. In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an integral part of our products.
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132962110.qxd 6 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 6 Safety information Instruction booklet Safety information Prior to using for the first time • The safety of the appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 7 Safety information 7 • Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. • Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. • Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance. ● This appliance is provided with a white drum light.
132962110.qxd 8 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 8 Safety information Use • This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. • Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label. • Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. • Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 9 Safety information 9 Child Safety • This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. • This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
132962110.qxd 10 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 10 Product description Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. 1 2 3 4 Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Drum Light Door opening handle 5 6 7 Rating plate Drain pump Three adjustable feet; The rear foot on the left-hand side is automatic Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 11 Control panel 11 Control panel 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The control panel is illustrated above. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the different buttons and the pilot lights. These are represented by relevant numbers which are explained in the table below. 1 2 3 4 5 Programme selector dial TEMPERATURE button (Temperatur - Temp.
132962110.qxd 12 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 12 Display Display (9) 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.9 9.5 9.6 9.1 Temperature indicator and COLD symbol 9.2 Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE 9.7 9.8 - symbols 9.3 Programme progress display: PREWASH , MAIN WASH , RINSE , SPIN , DRAIN , OVERDOSAGE The programme progress display shows the washing phases of the selected programme. During a washing cycle, a black line blinks under the washing phase symbol of the running programme.
2962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 13 Display 13 9.7 DISPLAY The display shows the following information: Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
132962110.qxd 14 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 14 Use First Use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. Run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the main dispenser drawer and start the machine.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 15 Use Daily Use Load the laundry 1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. 2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a click during closing. Attention! Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint. Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption. 1.
132962110.qxd 16 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 16 Use Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 17 Use 17 For the maximum spin speed forseen for each programme consult the chapter «Washing programmes». RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. At the end of the programme, 0 and RINSE HOLD symbol blink on the display, DOOR symbol (door locked) remains lit, the pilot light of button 7 goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
132962110.qxd 18 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 18 Use PREWASH option Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash. The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for COTTON and SYNTHETIC fabrics, whereas in the programmes for DELICATE fabrics the water is only drained. The relevant symbol will appear on the display.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 19 Use 19 The display will show the shorted washing time. To be used for very lightly soiled laundry only. Press the START/PAUSE (button 7) To start the selected programme, press the button 7; the corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. The DOOR symbol appears on the display to indicate that the appliance has started operating and the door is locked.
132962110.qxd 20 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 20 Use Cancelling the delayed start after the programme has started: ● set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 7; ● press the button 8 until the symbol 0’ is displayed; ● press the button 7 again to start the programme. The button 8 cannot be selected with DRAIN programme. Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 21 Use 21 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button 7 goes off and the DOOR symbol disappears, a blinking 0 appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for a few minutes.
132962110.qxd 22 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 22 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of the programme (Koch- und Buntwäsche / Blanc Couleurs) 95°C - COLD White and coloured cotton (normally soiled cotton items) Spin reduction/Rinse hold/Night cycle Prewash - Stain (*)Sensitive - Extra rinse Time saving Main wash, Rinses Long spin at maximum speed Max Load: Kg 7 ** Reduced Load: Kg 3.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 23 Washing programmes 23 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of the programme Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Max Load: Kg 3.
132962110.qxd 24 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 24 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature SPORT JACKETS (Outdoor / Blousons) 40°C - COLD Type of laundry Special programme for sport clothes SPORT Special programme for INTENSIVE (Sport Intensiv / normally or heavily soiled sportwear items Sport) 40°C - COLD Options Spin reduction/ Rinse hold Extra rinse Description of the programme Main wash Rinses Short spin at 800 rpm Max Load: Kg 2.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 25 Programme information 25 Programme information HYGIENE The washing programme for white cottons. This program eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to the washing by 60°C and an additional rinse. In this way the action is more effective. Put into the compartment STAIN a special additive for hygiene and select the option STAIN. MIX 40-60 Special programme for white and coloured cotton suitable for different washing temperatures.
132962110.qxd 26 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 26 Programme information Programme information SPORT JACKETS Special program for sport clothes. By selecting this program, do not add any additives. SPORT INTENSIVE This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport items. The machine will add automatically a prewash phase before the main wash to eliminate mud stains. We recommend you NOT to put the detergent into the compartent of the detergent drawer. 20 MIN.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 27 Preparing the wash cycle 27 Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures 95° or 90° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...). 60°/50° for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas.
132962110.qxd 28 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 28 Preparing the wash cycle Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 29 Preparing the wash cycle 29 Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).
132962110.qxd 30 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 30 Preparing the wash cycle Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufacturers’ recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 31 Care and cleaning 31 Care and cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.
132962110.qxd 32 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 32 Care and cleaning 2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water. 4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 5. Clean all parts of the washing machine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush. 6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 33 Care and cleaning 5. Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. 6. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump. 7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it.
132962110.qxd 34 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 34 Care and cleaning 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10. Close the pump door. Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 35 Care and cleaning 35 Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2. close the water tap; 3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; 4. open the pump door; 5. place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl.
132962110.qxd 36 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 36 What to do if... What to do if... Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 37 What to do if... Problem The machine fills then empties immediately: The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: 37 Possible cause/Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section. The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20 • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. E20 • Clean the drain filter.
132962110.qxd 38 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 38 What to do if... Problem Cause possible/Solution The door will not open: The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • Wait until the DOOR symbol disappears. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. The machine vibrates or is noisy: The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 39 What to do if... 39 Mo Pro d. ..... d. No ..... . ..... If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. ..... . Se r. No . ..... .... Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... P0042 BD Ser. No. .........
132962110.qxd 40 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 40 Consumption value Water consumption (lltres) Energy consumption (KWh) Programme duration (Hours and minutes) White Cottons 95° 62 2.1 Cottons 60° 58 1.35 (*)Cotton Economy 60° 45 1.19 Cottons 40° 58 0.75 Synthetics 60° 54 0.9 Delicates 40° 63 0.55 Wool/ Handwash 40° 62 0.4 For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 41 Installation 41 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. HEC0008 2.
132962110.qxd 42 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 42 Installation 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C. C HEC0003 C 5. Remove the bracket D and tighten up the six smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. B D B E C HEC0023 C 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. HEC0010 7.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 43 Installation 43 Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
132962110.qxd 44 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 44 Installation 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use.
132962110.qxd 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 45 Installation 45 P1118 Important! The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door and in the chapter «Technical Data».
132962110.qxd 46 30/05/2008 11.14 Pagina 46 Environment concerns Enviroment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
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