Instruction booklet WASHING MACHINE GB Contents English Installation, 2-3 GB Unpacking Remove the transit fixings Levelling Water connections Drainage and electrical connections Technical details Washing machine description, 4-5 Control panel LEDs Starting and programmes, 6 Briefly: how to start a programme Programmes table AVXXF149 AVXXF137 AVXXF129 Personalisations, 7 Setting the temperature Setting the spin speeds Functions Detergents and laundry, 8 Detergent dispenser Preparing your laundry S
Installation GB ! 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. ! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information on installation, use and safety. Unpacking 1. Unpack the washing machine. 2. Check whether the washing machine has been damaged during transport.
Drainage connections A 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. Dimensions 59.5cm wide 85cm high 60cm deep Capacity from 1 to 7kg Electric voltage 220/230 Volts 50Hz connections maximum absorbed power 1700W Water maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) connections minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.
Washing Machine Description GB Control panel Programme key FUNCTION buttons ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK LED FUNCTION LEDs PROGRESS INDICATOR LEDs START/RESET button ON/OFF LED PROGRAMME knob Detergent dispenser TEMPERATURE button SPIN SPEED button ON/OFF button Detergent dispenser: To add detergent and fabric softener (see Detergents and Laundry). TEMPERATURE button: To set the temperature or the cold wash cycle (see Starting and Programmes).
LEDs GB Installation PROGRESS INDICATOR LEDs: These light up to indicate the progress of the selected programme. When the programme is started the light corresponding to the first cycle is lit and as the programme progresses, successive lights will come on until the programme finishes. ON-OFF/DOOR LOCK LED: If this LED is on, the appliance door is locked to prevent it from being opened accidentally; to avoid any damage. Wait for the LED to flash before you open the appliance door.
Starting and Programmes GB Briefly: starting a programme 1. Switch the washing machine on by pressing the ON/OFFbutton , for at least 2 seconds. All the LEDs will light up for a few seconds and the ONOFF / DOOR LOCK LED will begin to flash, the ON/OFF LED will remain lit. 2. Load your laundry into the washing machine and shut the appliance door. 3. Set the PROGRAMME knob to the programme required. 4. Set the wash temperature (see Personalisation). 5. Set the spin speed (see Personalisation). 6.
Personalisation Functions Press the TEMPERATURE button to set the wash temperature (see Programme table). The temperature can be lowered, or even set to cold wash. To enable a function: 1. press the button corresponding to the desired function, according to the table below. 2. the function is enabled when the corresponding LED is illuminated.
Detergents and Laundry GB How much does your laundry weigh? Detergent dispenser ! Do not put any items into the drawer, other than detergents designed to be released from the drawer, as they may cause damage or blockage. 1. Pre-wash detergent compartment. Maximum 200ml powder or 100ml liquid 1 2 3 2. Main wash detergent compartment. Maximum 400ml powder or 200ml liquid 3. Fabric conditioner compartment.
Precautions and advice General safety ● ● ● ● ● Do not open the detergent dispenser while the appliance is in operation. Do not touch the drain water as it could reach very high temperatures. ● Never force the washing machine door: this could damage the safety lock mechanism designed to prevent any accidental opening. In the event of a malfunction, do not under any circumstances touch internal parts in order to attempt repairs.
Care and maintenance GB Switching off the electricity ● ● 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. Caring for your appliance door and drum ● Always leave the appliance door ajar to prevent unpleasant odours from forming.
Troubleshooting One day your washing machine seems not to be working. Before you call your Service Centre (see Service), go through the following troubleshooting suggestions: Problem: The wash cycle won’t start? Possible causes / Solution: ● ● ● ● ● ● The washing machine fails to fill with water? ● ● ● ● ● The drain hose is not fitted between 65 and 100cm from the floor (see Installation). ● The free end of the hose is underwater (see Installation).
Service 195045674.00 08/2004 - SIMLEX . Four Ashes, Wolverhampton GB Before calling the Service Centre: ● ● Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting). If not, turn off the dryer and call the Service Centre closest to you. What to tell the Service Centre: name, address and post code. ● telephone number. ● the type of problem. ● the date of purchase. ● the appliance model (Mod.). ● the serial number (S/N).