GB QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 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.
CONTENTS GB APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES PAGE 20 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT PAGE 21 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 21 MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE PAGE 21 SORTING THE WASH PAGE 22 DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES PAGE 23 DYEING AND BLEACHING PAGE 24 SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL OPTIONS / PROGRAMME START PAGE 25 DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END / PROGRAMME RESELECTION PAGE 25 REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER PAGE 26 CARE AND MAINTENANCE PAGE 27 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PA
APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Worktop Control panel Detergent drawer After-Sales Service sticker (inside door) Door 6. Door handle - To open: pull handle - To lock: press the door firmly (the lock will click into place) 7. Filter (inside compartment door, depending on model) 8.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT • • • - Packing The packaging is marked with the recycling symbol , signifying that it can be 100% recycled. Appliance The appliance is made of recyclable materials. Dispose of the appliance in conformity with environmental regulations. Make it inoperable: pull out the plug and cut off the power cable so that the appliance cannot be connected to the mains. Eco-tips A full load (depending on the programme selected) gives the best energy and water consumption.
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. When using liquid detergent, extract the coloured insert from the drawer and put it in the compartment . The insert has a scale to make dosing easier.
SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL OPTIONS / PROGRAMME START SELECTING THE PROGRAMME (See also the separate programme chart and consumption data) 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.
REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER WHEN TO REMOVE THE FILTER / DRAIN RESIDUAL WATER • • • Check and clean the filter at least 2 or 3 times a year. When the appliance does not drain or spin properly. When the pump is blocked by an object (buttons, coins, safety pins). Important: Before draining, make sure that the water has cooled. 2 REMOVING THE FILTER 1. Switch off the appliance (press the “ON/OFF” button). 2. Open the filter cover with the coloured insert from the detergent drawer. 4 6 3.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL • • Clean using normal household detergent (do not use abrasive products). Dry with a soft cloth. 1 3 2 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
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. Unscrew the bolts by hand. 3. Hold each bolt head and pull the bolts complete with red plastic spacer through the wide part of the holes. 4. Close the holes with the provided plastic caps.
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). 2 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 (1-10 bar). 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 DRAIN HOSE • Drain hose connection to water outlet. 1. Unhook the drain hose from the left clip; see arrow A in Fig. 1. Important: Do NOT loosen the drain hose connection; see arrow B in Fig. 1, otherwise there is the risk of leakage (danger of scalding with hot water). 2. Fit the drain hose either to the siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink or bath tub with the “U” bend (Fig. 2). Small hand basins are not suitable. 3. Minimum drain height: 70 cm.
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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MOBILITY WHEELS (for UK only) Depending on model, your washing machine is provided with mobility wheels. You will find these wheels in the accessory kit supplied with the machine, or you can order them from our After-Sales Service. 1 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Tilt the machine forward. 2. Loosen the two rear feet. 3. Insert the wheels as close as possible to the screw (1). 4. Tighten the screw completely (2). 5. Put the machine in an upright position. 2 6.
