Instructions for installation and use WASHING MACHINE Contents AUS English,1 AUS Installation, 2-3 Unpacking and levelling Connecting the electricity and water supplies Technical data Care and maintenance, 4 Cutting off the water and electricity supplies Cleaning the machine Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Caring for your appliance drum Cleaning the pump Checking the water inlet hose Precautions and tips, 5 General safety Load balancing system Disposal Opening the porthole door manually AQUAL
Installation AUS ! This instruction manual should be kept in a safe place for future reference. If the washing machine is sold, given away or moved, please ensure the manual is kept with the machine, so that the new owner may benefit from the advice contained within it. ! Read these instructions carefully: they contain vital information relating to the safe installation and operation of the appliance.
Connecting the drain hose 65 - 100 cm Connect the drain hose to drain duct piping or a wall drain located between 65 and 100 cm above the floor, making sure it is not bent at all. Alternatively, rest the drain hose on the side of a washbasin or bathtub, fastening the duct supplied to the tap (see figure). The free end of the hose should not be underwater.
Care and maintenance AUS Cutting off the water and electricity supplies • Turn off the water tap after every wash cycle. This will limit wear on the hydraulic system in the machine and help to prevent leaks. • Unplug the appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance work. To access the pre-chamber: 1 2 Cleaning the machine The outer parts and rubber components of the appliance can be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm soapy water. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
Precautions and tips ! The machine was designed and constructed in accordance with international safety regulations. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must therefore be read carefully. General safety • This appliance was designed for domestic use only.
Description of the machine AUS CONTROL PANEL PORTHOLE DOOR PORTHOLE DOOR HANDLE KICK STRIP ADJUSTABLE FEET PORTHOLE DOOR A Always use the handle to open the porthole door (see figure). 3 1 210 180 150 120 90 60 B 2 1. pre-wash compartment: use powder detergent. ! Before pouring in the detergent, make sure that extra compartment 3 has been removed. 2. main wash compartment: If liquid detergent is used, it is recommended that the removable plastic partition A (supplied) be used for proper dosage.
Control panel AUS ECO indicator light WASH CYCLE SELECTOR knob OPTION OPTION buttons with indicator lights buttons with indicator lights START/ PAUSE WASH CYCLE PHASE icons button with indicator light DISPLAY Button with ON/OFF indicator light TEMPERATURE DELAY TIMER button SPIN button Button with ON/OFF indicator light: press this briefly to switch the machine on or off. The green indicator light indicates that the machine is switched on.
Running a wash cycle AUS WARNING: before you use the washing machine for the first time, run a wash cycle with detergent and no laundry, using the 90° cottons cycle without pre-wash. 1. SWITCH THE MACHINE ON. Press the button. All the indicator lights will illuminate for 1 second; the indicator light corresponding to the button will then remain lit in a fixed manner and the START/PAUSE indicator light will flash slowly. 2. LOAD THE LAUNDRY. Open the porthole door.
Wash cycles and options Table of wash cycles Bleach Fabric softener Max. load (kg) 60° 800 4,5 Whites 60° 1200 - 5 Coloureds 40° 1200 5 Darks Shirts 30° 40° 800 600 - 5 2 Duvets: for down-stuffed garments. 30° 1000 - - 3,5 Bed & Bath for bedlinen and towels.
Detergents and laundry AUS Detergent The type and quantity of detergent required depend on the type of fabric you are washing (cotton, wool, silk, etc.), as well as its colour, the washing temperature, the level of soiling and the hardness of the water in the area. Measuring out the detergent carefully will avoid wastage and help to protect the environment: although they are biodegradable, detergents still contain ingredients which alter the balance of nature.
Trouble shooting Your washing machine could occasionally fail to work. Before contacting the Technical Assistance Centre (see “Assistance”), make sure that the problem cannot be solved easily using the following list. Problem: Possible causes / Solutions: The washing machine does not switch on. • The appliance is not plugged into the socket fully, or not enough to make contact. • There is no power in the house. The wash cycle does not start. • • • • The door is not closed properly.
Assistance 195125107.00 05/2014 - Xerox Fabriano AUS Before calling for Assistance: • Check whether you can solve the problem by yourself (see “Trouble shooting”); • Restart the wash cycle to check whether the problem has been solved; • If it has not, contact the Authorised Technical Assistance Service. ! If the washing machine has been installed or used incorrectly, you will have to pay for the call-out service. ! Always request the assistance of authorised technicians.