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3gb15065.fm Page 19 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1.Removing the packaging and checking 6.Electrical connections • After unpacking, make sure that the washing • Electrical connections must be carried out by a machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer • Check that the accessories and supplied parts are all present • Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.
gb15065.fm Page 20 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.Packaging 3.General recommendations • The packaging is 100% recyclable and is marked • Never leave the washing machine connected with the recycling symbol. Adhere to current local regulations when disposing of packaging material 2.
3gb15065.fm Page 21 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Intermediate cover panel 1 2. Control panel 3. Detergent dispenser 2 3 4 4. After-Sales Service sticker (inside door) 5. Door 6. Filter 5 7. Residual water drain hose 8. Adjustable feet. 6 7 8 DOOR Open the door when the “Door open” indicator lamp is on. Pull the handle gently to open the door. Close the door with light force, it will lock home audibly.
3gb15065.fm Page 22 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM PREPARING TO WASH 1. Sort the laundry according to... • Type of fabric / care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwashed items • Colours Separate coloured and white items. Wash new coloured articles separately • Size Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better in the drum and optimize the washing and spinning action • Delicates Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.) and items with hooks (e.
3gb15065.fm Page 23 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES The choice of detergent depends on: Dosage • type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent pack.
3gb15065.fm Page 24 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM Pouring in detergents and additives Chamber • Detergent for the prewash Chamber • Detergent for the main wash • Stain remover • Water softener (water hardness 4) When using liquid detergent, remove the coloured insert from the detergent dispenser and insert it in the first slot in chamber. The scale on the insert makes dosing easier. Chamber • Fabric Softener • Liquid starch Only pour additives in up to the “Max” mark.
3gb15065.fm Page 25 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM REMOVING THE FILTER We recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year. Especially: • When the appliance does not drain or spin properly • If the pump is blocked by a foreign body (e.g. buttons, coins or safety pins). IMPORTANT: Make sure the washing water has had time to cool before draining the appliance. 1. Switch off the appliance and unplug it. 2. Remove the plinth. 3. Place a container beneath it. 4.
3gb15065.fm Page 26 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER When should the residual water be removed? • To transport the machine (relocation) • In a frost-endangered room. In this case, it is recommended that the machine be emptied after each wash cycle. Before emptying the residual water, switch the appliance off and unplug it from the mains socket. The residual water drain hose is located behind the plinth. 1. Remove the plinth cover. 2.
3gb15065.fm Page 27 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM Detergent dispenser 1. Press the release lever in the prewash compartment downward and remove the drawer. 2. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener compartment and the coloured insert for liquid detergent). 3. Wash under running water. 4. Replace the siphon and the liquid detergent insert. Insert the detergent dispenser in the washing machine. Water hose mesh filter Check and clean regularly.
3gb15065.fm Page 28 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Depending on the model, your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. This enables faults to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately. These faults are frequently so minor that they can be removed within a few minutes. The appliance will not start, no lamp lights up.
3gb15065.fm Page 29 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM a. Fault in the water supply The appliance has no or insufficient water supply. For models with a fault display, the “Tap Off” display lights up and the spin speed indication lights flash. If a digital display is fitted, “H” and “F” are also displayed alternately. For models with no fault display, the washing machine stops in the appropriate programme step. Switch the appliance off and pull out the mains plug.
3gb15065.fm Page 30 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM AFTER SALES SERVICE Before contacting After Sales Service: Specify: 1. Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”) 2. Restart the programme to check whether the problem has solved itself. 3. If the washing machine continues to function incorrectly, call After Sales Service.
3gb15065.fm Page 31 Friday, October 10, 2003 9:54 AM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION For Great Britain only Warning - this appliance must be earthed Fuse replacement If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A. approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows: 1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B). 2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. 3. Refit both into plug.
