6GB10055.
6GB10055.fm Page 2 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1.Remove the packaging and check 6.Electrical connection a. Cut and remove the shrink-wrap. b. Remove the top protection and the protective corners. c. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and turning the washing machine on one rear bottom corner. d. Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while raising the handle. Remove the polystyrene cushion. e. Remove the blue protective film from the panel (depending on model).
6GB10055.fm Page 3 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM FIRST WASH CYCLE We recommend that the first wash cycle be carried out empty. This will remove any residual water used in the factory checks. 1. Turn on the tap. 2. Close the drum flaps. . 3. Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser 4. Select a short programme (see programme chart). 5. Switch on the machine. 6. Press the “On/Off” button. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.
6GB10055.fm Page 4 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Lid 1 2. Detergent dispenser 3. Drum flaps 4. Pump and foreign body trap 2 5. After-Sales Service sticker (behind the foreign body trap cover) 6. Mobility lever (depending on model) • To move the washing machine: pull the handle out a little bit by hand and pull it out to the stop with the foot. 7. Adjustable feet 3 4 5 6 7 PREPARATION OF THE WASHING Sort the laundry 1.
6GB10055.fm Page 5 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Stain removal Dyeing and bleaching • Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are generally removed by the enzyme phase of the programme. • To remove red wine, coffee, tea, grass and fruit stains etc. add a stain removing agent in detergents dispenser compartment or chlorine bleach in compartment (depending on model). • Particularly stubborn stains should be treated before the wash. Products usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent and salt.
GB10055.fm Page 6 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Loading the laundry 1. Open the machine lid. 2. Open the drum by pressing the button and keep your second hand on the big drum door at the same time. 3. Place the items of laundry in the drum one by one without compressing them. Follow loads recommended in the “Programme chart”: Overloading will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry. 1 4. To close the drum, please hold both doors in the middle again.
6GB10055.fm Page 7 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Choice of the right detergents and additives Dosage The type of detergent depends on: • type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Note: use only specific detergents for wool. • colour; • washing temperature; • degree and type of soiling. Notes: Whitish residues on dark fabrics are caused by insoluble detergents components used in modern phosphate-free powder detergents.
6GB10055.fm Page 8 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM PROGRAMME SELECTION Preparation of wash cycle 1. Load the machine, close the drum flaps and check that they are properly locked. 2. Add detergents and additives into the dispenser to no more than the “MAX” level mark. Please refer to “Detergents and additives”. 3. Turn the programme selector knob to the desired programme. 4. Turn the temperature selector knob (if available) to the desired temperature. 5.
6GB10055.fm Page 9 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP The washing machine is provided with a self-cleaning pump. The foreign body trap keeps objects like buttons, coins, safety-pins etc. which have been left in the laundry. 1. Unplug the washing machine. 2. Open the foreign body trap cover with a coin. 3. Place a bowl beneath it. 4. Turn the foreign body trap slowly anti-clockwise until the grip is vertical; do not remove it as yet. 5. Wait until all the water has drained out.
6GB10055.fm Page 10 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER When should I drain residual water (draining problem)? • Before transporting (moving) the machine. • If the washing machine is installed in a room subject to subzero temperatures. It is best in this case to drain the machine after every wash. 1. Stop the washing machine and unplug it. 2. Turn off the tap, disconnect the water supply hose from the machine and allow the water to drain into a basin. 3.
6GB10055.fm Page 11 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Water inlet hose filter Check and clean regularly (at least two or three times a year). 1. Unplug the washing machine. 2. Turn off the tap. 3. Unscrew the hose from the tap. 4. Carefully clean the filter located at the end of hose, without assembling it, for example with a tooth-brush. Note: For machines equipped with hose type “A”, it must not be submerged in water. 5. Screw the flexible hose back onto the tap by hand.
6GB10055.fm Page 12 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Washing machine exterior and control panel Lid seal • Clean with a soft damp cloth. • If necessary, a neutral household cleaner can be applied (do not use aggressive or abrasive products). • Clean from time to time with a damp cloth. Water inlet hose(s) • Check the hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. Replace if necessary.
6GB10055.fm Page 13 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM *Final spin results are poor. Water stop fault (depending on model). Note: the washing machine has an unbalance detection and correction system. If individual heavy items are loaded (a bathrobe, for example), this system may reduce the spin speed automatically or interrupt the spin if it detects too great unbalance at the start of the spin, in order to protect the washing machine. (The pump operates).
6GB10055.fm Page 14 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: Specify: 1. Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). • The nature of the problem. 2. Restart the programme to check whether the problem has solved itself. • The service code (number after the word SERVICE). • The exact model of the washing machine. 3. If the machine continues to function incorrectly, call After-Sales Service.
6GB10055.fm Page 15 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM INSTALLATION Removal of transport bracket The washing machine is fitted with a transport bracket to avoid any possible damage during transport. Before using the washing machine, the transport bracket at the back MUST be removed. 1. Unscrew the two screws A and the four screws B with a flat screwdriver or a No. 8 hex nut box spanner. A B D 1 2. Remove the transport bracket. 3. Replace the four outer screws B on the machine and tighten them. 4.
6GB10055.fm Page 16 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Adjust the feet Install the washing machine on a level surface, near to electrical, water and drain connections. If the floor is uneven, adjust the feet (do not insert pieces of wood, cardboard etc. under the feet): 1. Loosen the locknut using the wrench provided. 2. Adjust the height of the foot by hand. 3. Retighten the locknut by turning it anti-clockwise.
6GB10055.fm Page 17 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM Water stop anti-flooding system (depending on model) • Screw the hose to the water supply tap. Turn the tap fully on and check the water-tightness of the connection. • The washing machine must not be connected to the mixing tap of a non-pressurized water heater! • The inlet hose and the plastic enclosure contain (depending on model) electrical components: do not cut the hose and do not immerse the enclosure in water.
6GB10055.fm Page 18 Monday, August 2, 2004 12:33 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Do not use extension leads or multi sockets. Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. 1) Warning - this appliance must be earthed This appliance is normally supplied with a mains lead having a plug fitted in the factory which has been checked for correct earth continuity.
S 600 TL GB A. Programme Selection Knob B. Temperature Selection Knob C. “On/Off” Button ❉ : option / Yes: dosing required 1) A Programme B Care Labels C Type of wash / Notes 2) Do not use liquid detergents. For improved garment care spin speed is zero in this programme. Detergents and additives Max.
CONSUMPTION DATA Programme Temperature Selector (°C) Load Water Energy (kg) (l) (kWh) Approx. Programme Duration (hours : minutes) Cotton 95 5.0 63* 1.80 2:05 Cotton 60 5.0 55 1.20 2:05 Cotton 40 5.0 55 0.55 2:05 Synthetic 60 2.0 56 0.80 1:30 Synthetic 40 2.0 56 0.40 1:30 Delicate 40 1.5 60 0.55 0:45 Wool 40 1.0 60 0.50 0:40 Silk 30 1.0 60 0.30 0:50 Prewash cycle increases programme duration approximately 15 min.