CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES PROGRAMME SELECTION CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION
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).
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.Press the “On/Off” button. 5.Select a short programme (see programme chart). 6.Press the “Start” button. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.Packing • The packaging materials are 100% recyclable and bear the recycling symbol .
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1.Lid 2.Detergent dispenser 3.Drum flaps • To open the drum press the small flap and hold the large flap. 4.Pump and foreign body trap 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 PREPARATION OF THE WASHING Sort the laundry 1.
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.
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.
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 then the “MAX“ level mark. Please refer to “Detergents and additives”. 3.Press the “On/Off“ button. The pilot lamp of the “On/Off“ button, a spin speed indicator lamp and, in case of availability, a temperature indicator lamp light up. 4. Turn the programme selector knob to the desired programme and temperature.
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. 6.
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. • If the draining problem indicators are flashing (see “Troubleshooting Guide”) 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.
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. Do not use pliers (risk of squashing the joint). 6.
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). Water inlet hose(s) • Clean from time to time with a damp cloth. • Check the hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. Replace if necessary. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose faults at an early stage and allow you to react appropriately.
What should I do when the automatic safety system detects a malfunction? The programme is interrupted and various indicators (depending on model) point to the source of the fault. Fault description table. The pilot lamp of the “Start” button and the following spin speed indicator lamps are flashing 1st (“0”) 1st (“0”) + 2nd Other combinations 1st (“0”) + 4th a. *Water inlet fault (no or insufficient water supply) Switch off the washing machine by pressing the “On/Off” button and unplug it.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: Specify: 1.Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). • The nature of the problem. • The exact model of the washing machine. • The service code (number after the word SERVICE). 2.Restart the programme to check whether the problem has solved itself. 3.If the machine continues to function incorrectly, call After-Sales Service.
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.
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. Make sure that all feet are resting correctly on the floor and that the washing machine is perfectly level and stable (use a spirit level).
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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Do not use extension leads or multi sockets. Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. 1) Warning - this washing machine must be earthed This washing machine is normally supplied with a mains lead having a plug fitted in the factory which has been checked for correct earth continuity.
