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3gb10097.fm Page 19 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1.Remove the packaging and check 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 (depending on model). e. Remove the blue protective film from the panel (depending on model).
gb10097.fm Page 20 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM 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.
3gb10097.fm Page 21 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM 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.
3gb10097.fm Page 22 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM Stain removal 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. Dyeing and bleaching Products usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent and salt.
3gb10097.fm Page 23 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Choice of the right detergents and additives 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.
3gb10097.fm Page 24 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM 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.
3gb10097.fm Page 25 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM 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.
3gb10097.fm Page 26 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM 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.
3gb10097.fm Page 27 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM 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.
3gb10097.fm Page 28 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM Washing machine exterior and control panel Clean with a soft damp cloth. If necessary, a neutral household cleaner can be applied (do not use aggressive or abrasive products). Lid seal Clean from time to time with a damp cloth. Water inlet hose(s) Check the hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. Replace if necessary.
3gb10097.fm Page 29 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM 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.
3gb10097.fm Page 30 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM AFTER-SALES 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 machine continues to function incorrectly, call After-Sales Service. Specify: The nature of the problem. The exact model of the washing machine. The service code (number after the word SERVICE).
3gb10097.fm Page 31 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM 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. 2.Remove the transport bracket. 3.Replace the four outer screws B on the machine and tighten them. 4.
3gb10097.fm Page 32 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM 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.
3gb10097.fm Page 33 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM 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.
3gb10097.fm Page 34 Thursday, November 7, 2002 5:51 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) 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.