CONTENTS GB BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME • IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. • REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME. • First wash cycle without laundry: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the tap(s). Close the door. Pour a little detergent (about 100 ml) into the detergent compartment . Select a short wash programme (see programme chart). Press the “ON/OFF” button.
GB QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 PAGE 5 APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES PAGE 10 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT PAGE 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 11 MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE PAGE 11 SORTING THE WASH PAGE 12 DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES PAGE 13 DYEING AND BLEACHING PAGE 14 SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL OPTIONS / PROGRAMME START PAGE 15 DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END / PROGRAMME RESELECTION PAGE 16 REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER PAGE 16 CARE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSIT BOLTS The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent internal damage while it is being moved. Before using the appliance the transit bolts MUST be removed (Fig. 1). 1. Slacken the bolts with the spanner supplied (Fig. 2). 2. Move the bolt to the centre of the hole. 3. Completely extract the bolt and the coloured plastic spacer. 4. Plug the hole using the plastic cap provided (Fig.3). Fig. 1 5. Repeat the above operations for the other 3 bolts.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION • • • Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room. Make sure that all four feet are resting firmly on the floor and check that the appliance is perfectly level (use a spirit level). If the floor is uneven, adjust the levelling feet as required (do not insert pieces of wood, cardboard etc. under the feet). 1. Slacken the locknut using the spanner supplied. 2. Adjust the height of the foot, turning it by hand. 3.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WATER SUPPLY • • • Water supply: only cold water. Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connector. Water pressure (mains pressure): 10-100 N/cm2 (100 kPa-1000 kPa). For Great Britain and Ireland only • Water inlet: hot and cold fill. The warm water inlet temperature must not exceed 60°C. INLET HOSE(S) Note: If the inlet hose is already fitted to the rear panel on the appliance, ignore points 1 and 4. 1. Remove the inlet hose from the drum. 2.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DRAINING (varies according to model) a) Drain hose on rear panel of appliance, Figure 1 1. Unhook the drain hose from the left clip, see arrow A in Fig. 1. Important: Do NOT loosen the right drain hose connection, see arrow B in Fig. 1, otherwise there is the risk of leakage (danger of scalding with hot water). b) Appliance internal drain hose, Figure 2 1. Pull downwards on the loop until the end of the hose is pulled completely out of the holder. 2.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS “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. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, or if the machine’s mains lead is not fitted with a plug, you should fit a suitable new, good quality plug by following the instructions in (2) below.
APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Worktop Control panel Detergent drawer After-Sales Service sticker (inside door) Door Door handle - To open: pull handle - To lock: press the door firmly (the lock will click into place) 7.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT The packaging is marked with the recycling symbol , signifying that it can be 100% recycled. • cannot be connected to the mains. • Eco-tips - A full load (depending on the programme selected) gives the best energy and water consumption. - Laundry which is lightly to moderately soiled does not require a prewash. - Lightly soiled laundry should be washed at a low temperature or with a short programme.
SORTING THE WASH 1. Sort the load according to: • Fabric type / care label symbol Cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool. • Colours Separate coloured and white articles. Wash new coloured articles separately. • Article size Washing articles of different sizes together improves wash efficiency and distributes the load better in the drum. • Fabric delicacy Wash delicates separately. Select the appropriate special programme for machine washable wool , curtains or delicates.
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT DETERGENT DOSAGES The type of detergent depends on: • the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicates, wool); Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool; • colour; • wash temperature; • degree and type of soiling. Do not exceed manufacturers’ recommended dosages as shown on the detergent package.
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. The drawer will have three or four chambers depending on the model. 2. Filling the detergent • Programmes with pre- and main wash. • Main wash programme without prewash. Notes: • When using highly concentrated detergents, use the detergent ball provided with the detergent and place it directly in the drum to avoid dispensing problems (for programmes without pre-wash only).
SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL OPTIONS / PROGRAMME START SELECTING THE PROGRAMME (See also the separate programme chart and consumption data) A A For appliances WITH temperature selector knob 1. Turn the programme selector knob clockwise to the desired programme. 2. Set the temperature knob to the desired temperature. B For appliances WITHOUT temperature selector knob Turn the programme selector knob clockwise to the programme with the desired temperature.
DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END / PROGRAMME RESELECTION DOOR LOCK The door locks automatically after the programme start until the end of the programme. PROGRAMME END • The programme sequence indicator is at “Stop”. 1. Press the “ON/OFF” button. 2. Cancel the special options by pressing the appropriate buttons. 3. Turn the water supply tap(s) off. 4. Wait for the door to unlock (about 2 minutes). 5. Open the door and unload the machine.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL • • Clean using normal household detergent (do not use abrasive products). Dry with a soft cloth. DETERGENT DRAWER 1. Disengage the drawer by pressing down the release lever and extract it. 2. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener compartment the siphon from the chlorine bleach compartment and the coloured insert for liquid detergent). 3. Wash all the parts under running water. 4. Reposition the inserts, fit in the drawer until it locks.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE The appliance will not switch on. • Power plug properly inserted in mains socket? • Mains fuse OK? • Power failure? • Tap turned on? Is water coming through? • Door closed? Child safety device activated? • Programme selected? • ON/OFF button pressed? No water or insufficient water supply. • Tap turned on completely? • Kink in water hose? • Water hose filter clogged? (See “Care and Maintenance”). • Water hose frozen up? Waste water not pumped out.
