30105920GB.fm Page 1 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 AM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR CHILD SAFETY BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES REMOVING THE FILTER/DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES TRANSPORT / HANDLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Black process 45.0° 100.
30105920GB.fm Page 2 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 AM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1.Removing the packaging and inspection • After unpacking, make sure that the washing 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.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.
0105920GB.fm Page 3 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 AM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.Packaging • Do not leave the appliance plugged in when not in use. • Turn off the tap when not in use. • Before any cleaning and maintenance switch off the machine or disconnect it from the mains. • Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step. • Children must not be allowed to play with the washing machine or to climb into the drum (see also the following page chapter “Child Safety”).
30105920GB.fm Page 4 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 AM DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8 Worktop Control panel Detergent dispenser Service plate (inside the door) Door Child safety device (if provided, inside the door) Pump access behind plinth or cover (depending on the model) Adjustable feet DOOR To open the door, hold the door handle, press the inside handle (if available on your model) and pull the door.
30105920GB.fm Page 5 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 AM PREPARATION OF THE WASHING 1.Sort the laundry according to... Stain removal • Type of fabric / care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwash items. • Colour Separate coloured and white items. Wash new coloured articles separately. • Loading Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficiency and distribution in the drum. • Delicates Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.
30105920GB.fm Page 6 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 AM Where to put detergent and additives Separator A The detergent drawer has three chambers (fig. “A”). Prewash Chamber • Detergent for the prewash Main Wash Chamber • Detergent for the main wash • Stain remover • Water softener ( Softener Chamber • Fabric softener • Liquid starch Pour additives only up to the “MAX” mark.
30105920GB.fm Page 7 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 AM REMOVING THE FILTER/DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER We recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year. A Especially: • If the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails to perform spin cycles. • If the “Clean filter” indication lights up: IMPORTANT: make sure the water has cooled before draining the appliance. Stop the appliance and unplug it. 1.
30105920GB.fm Page 8 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel Door seal • Can be washed down with a soft, damp cloth. • A little neutral detergent (non abrasive) can also be used. • Dry with a soft cloth. • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. • Check the condition of the door seal periodically. Appliance interior • After each washing, leave the door open for some time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry.
30105920GB.fm Page 9 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 AM Water supply hose(s) A If a supply hose shows a damage, replace it by a new hose of the same type, available through our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer. If your supply hose has a transparent hose coating (fig. “C”), periodically check the colour of the transparent coating. If the coating begins to turn red, this is an indication that the hose may have a leak and should be replaced.
30105920GB.fm Page 10 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 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 position of the separator in the main wash chamber is adapted to the use of powder or liquid detergent (see “Detergents And Additives”).
30105920GB.fm Page 11 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 AM Fault description table Red indication light is on “Water tap closed” “Clean pump” “Service” Digital display (if fitted on your machine) Fault description “FH” “FP” from “F02” to “F35” “FA” “Fod” “Water supply fault” “Draining fault” “Electrical module fault” “Waterstop fault” “Overfoaming” a. “Water tap closed” indication lights up The appliance has no or insufficient water supply.
30105920GB.fm Page 12 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 AM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Specify: • The nature of the problem. • The washing machine model. • The service code (number after the word SERVICE). Before contacting After-Sales Service: 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 our After-Sales Service.
30105920GB.fm Page 13 Friday, October 6, 2006 11:37 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.