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132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 2 Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document. The user manual should be passed on to any future owner of the appliance.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 3 Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 4 Use ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 4 This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to be machine washed and dried. 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.
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132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 6 Control panel and functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Infos Henceforth, the programme selector dial, the different buttons and the programme progress display will be indicated in all the book with the relevant numbers given in the table below.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 7 ● 7 Display The display shows the following information: duration of the selected programme, selected drying time, incorrect option selection, alarm codes, delay start, child safety lock and end of programme. The button 8 allows to start the selected programme; the corresponding green pilot light stops blinking. ● This button interrupts also a programme which is running, the corresponding green pilot light starts blinking.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 8 Functions Rinse hold (Button 2) By selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished, the light of the button 8 goes off and the light 9 illuminates. The door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty out the water see chapter «At the end of the programme».
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132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 10 Programme table Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme 3 rinses Long spin at the maximum speed Rinses Separate rinse cycle for hand washed cotton items Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option Spin Separate spin for cottons O To interrupt a running programme, to cancel an incorrect selected programme or to switch the machine off Max load for: Cottons ........................
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 11 Programme information Economy programme (Wool) Handwash This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency by saving energy. Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the «hand washing» care symbol .
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 12 Washing and drying 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 90° or 95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) 50°/60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....
2966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 13 Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the 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.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 14 etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washer-dryer detergents may be used in this appliance: ● powder detergents for all types of fabric, ● powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens, ● liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 15 Before the first use WARNING! Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. IMPORTANT! Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. IMPORTANT! Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 90°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 16 pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out a programme with the prewash phase, pour it into the compartment marked . If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. Select the required programme by means of the programme selector dial (1) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 17 Display The display shows the following information: After selecting a programme the duration of the selected programme appears in minutes or hours and minutes on the display .(e.g. 2.05) During the programme, the time remaining is updated every minute. 2.00 Selected drying time After selecting a drying programme the drying time is shown in minutes or hours and minutes. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. 1.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 18 Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the machine by pressing button 8. Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to «O» and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by pressing button 8 again. The washing water in the tub will not empty out.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 19 Drying only The max load to dry in your washer -dryer is 3 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetics. The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe. 1. Load the laundry. 2. Turn the selector dial to «Cotton» or «Synthetics» programme in the «Drying» sector. 3.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 20 Drying programmes Degree of drying Store dry (*) Type of fabric Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen) Drying time mins 3 kg 1200 rpm 90 1.5 kg 1200 rpm 50 2 kg 900 rpm 75 1 kg 900 rpm 40 3 kg 1200 rpm 75 1.5 kg 1200 rpm 45 Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 21 Care and cleaning IMPORTANT! 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.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 22 • Close the pump door. 1 2 • pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover, using a pliers. • when no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover, using a pliers, and remove the filter. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. 2 1 • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. IMPORTANT! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 23 • turn off the water tap. • unscrew the inlet hose. • place a bowl with a small edge close to the pump to collect any spillage from the emergency emptying hose. Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. • screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying cap on again into the filter cover. • when you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 24 What to do if... IMPORTANT! 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. During machine operation it is possible that the red pilot light of the button 8 blinks, the buzzer sounds and one of the following alarm codes appears on the display to indicate that the machine is not working.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Malfunction The machine fills then empties immediately: Page 25 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 machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The drain pump is clogged. E20 • Clean the drain pump. The Rinse Hold option has been selected.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Malfunction Page 26 Possible Cause / Solution The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door will not open: The door lock has not been released. • Wait untill the light 9 has gone off. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 27 Malfunction The machine does not dry or does not dry properly Possible Cause / Solution The drying time or degree has not been selected. • Select the drying time or degree. The water tap is not turned on (E10) • Open the water tap. The drain filter is clogged (E20) • Clean the drain filter. The machine is overloaded. • Introduce into the drum less laundry. The selected drying programme or time/degree was not suitable for the laundry.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 28 Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm Height 85 cm Depth (inclunding the porthole) 63 cm Electrical connection Voltage Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa Maximum 0,8 MPa Maximum Washing Load Cotton 6.0 kg Maximum Drying Load Cotton Synthetics 3.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 29 Installation instruction 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. 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 30 Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a wooden floor. Sprung woden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. For advice, consult a builder.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 31 Important! Before connecting the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.
132966720_GB.qxd 29/05/2009 11.34 Page 32 Environmental 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. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
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