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132996330 WH261.qxd 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 2 YOUR NEW WASHING MACHINE This new washing machine meets all requirements for a modern washing of laundry with reduced consumption of water, energy and detergent. ■ The temperature selector dial allows you to choose personally the suitable washing temperature for your laundry. ■ The automatic cooling of the washing water from 95°C to 60°C before draining will prevent plastic pipes of your drainage system from being deformed.
132996330 WH261.qxd 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 3 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Maintenance ■ Description of the appliance ■ . . . . . .5 ■ Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ■ Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . .5 Installation ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132996330 WH261.qxd 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is important that this instruction book be kept with the appliance for future reference. If you sell or give the appliance away, make sure that the book is passed to the new owners so that they can familiarise themselves with its operation and relevant warnings. The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
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132996330 WH261.qxd 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 6 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. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor. P0255 2.
02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 7 ENGLISH 132996330 WH261.qxd Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
132996330 WH261.qxd 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 8 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.25 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.
132996330 WH261.qxd 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 9 ENGLISH USE Control panel 2 COLD ON OFF HALF LOAD DRAIN SOFTENERS NO SPIN PREWASH 1 COTTON RINSES 2 30 95 40 80 E 70 WH 261 1 3 4 5 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Operating pilot light This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out at the end of the programme.
132996330 WH261.qxd i 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 10 Washing hints Sorting 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 for normally soiled white cottons and 95° 60° cold 30°-40° linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....
02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 11 Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
132996330 WH261.qxd 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 12 Normal programmes for cotton and linen Maximum load: 5 kg Progr. Temp.
02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 13 Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fibres, delicates woollens ENGLISH 132996330 WH261.qxd and Maximum load: 2 kg, woollens 1 kg Progr. Temp.
132996330 WH261.qxd i 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 14 Operating sequence Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door. P0004 2.
02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 15 6. Select the programme and start it ENGLISH 132996330 WH261.qxd ON OFF Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required wash programme and depress the ON/OFF button: the operating pilot light comes on and the machine starts to operate. SO FT EN RIN SE DR AI N ER S PR EWAS 1 H S CO TT O N 2 DE LIC AT ES 3 RIN SE FT EN ER M0007S S S P0853S 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically, the operating pilot light goes out.
132996330 WH261.qxd i 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 16 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max.
132996330 WH261.qxd 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 17 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE 1. Bodywork Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 2. Detergent dispenser drawer After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer. Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a running tap.
132996330 WH261.qxd 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 18 4. Drain filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean. Open the filter door. Place a container under the filter and unscrew it. P0011 P0132 P0133 P0040 Pull out the filter. Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it, screwing it fully in. 5.
132996330 WH261.qxd 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 19 ENGLISH SOMETHING NOT WORKING Problems which you can resolve yourself ■ Problem ■ ■ The machine does not start up: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The machine does not fill: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Possible cause Check that the door is firmly closed. Check that the machine is plugged in and that there is power at the socket. Check that the main fuse or the fuse in the plug has not blown.
132996330 WH261.qxd 02/07/01 9.12 Pagina 20 ■ Problem ■ ■ The machine vibrates or is noisy: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The door will not open: ■ ■ ■ ■ Water is not visible in the machine: ■ 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. Possible cause Check that all the transit bolts and packing have been removed.
