31210441GB.fm Page 1 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES PROGRAMME SELECTION CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION GB 1 Black process 45.0° 100.
31210441GB.fm Page 2 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1.Remove the packaging and check 6.Electrical connection 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 appliance 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.
1210441GB.fm Page 3 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM 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. Select a short programme (see programme chart). 5. Press the “Start/Pause” button. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.
31210441GB.fm Page 4 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Door 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 2. Detergent dispenser 3. Drum flaps 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 appliance: pull the handle out a little bit by hand and pull it out to the stop with the foot. 7. Adjustable feet 7 7 PREPARATION OF THE WASHING Sort the laundry Stain removal 1.
31210441GB.fm Page 5 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM Loading the laundry 1. Open the lid. 2. Open the drum door flaps by pressing the button and keep your second hand on the big drum door flap at the same time (2a), or by turning the knob (2b) - depending on model. 3. Place the items of laundry in the drum one by one without compressing them. Follow loads recommended in the “programme chart”: overloading will result in unsatisfactory washing results and creased laundry. 4.
31210441GB.fm Page 6 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Choice of the right detergents and additives Dosage 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.
31210441GB.fm Page 7 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM 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”. Select the programme 1. Turn the programme selector knob to the desired programme.
31210441GB.fm Page 8 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM “Favourites” button (depending on model) You can record tailor-made programmes for each type of laundry. The “Favourites” button allows you to start the tailor-made programmes directly. To record a favourite programme: 1. Select the type of wash (cotton, synthetics, wool ….). 2. Set the desired temperature and spin speed. 3. Select the desired options. 4. Press the “Favourites” button for about 3 seconds until the statement “MEM” appears on the screen.
31210441GB.fm Page 9 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP The appliance 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. 2. 3. 4. Unplug the appliance. Open the foreign body trap cover with a coin. Place a bowl beneath it. Turn the foreign body trap slowly anti-clockwise until the grip is vertical; do not remove it as yet. 5. Wait until all the water has drained out. 6.
31210441GB.fm Page 10 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER When should I drain residual water (draining problem)? • Before transporting (moving) the machine. • If the appliance is installed in a room subject to sub-zero temperatures. It is best in this case to drain the machine after every wash. • If the display shows “FP” (draining problem). 1. Stop the appliance and unplug it. 2.
31210441GB.fm Page 11 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM Water inlet hose filter Check and clean regularly (at least two or three times a year). 1. Unplug the appliance. 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.
31210441GB.fm Page 12 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM Appliance exterior and control panel amount of detergent, to keep the interior of the appliance clean. • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products). • Wipe with a soft cloth. Door seal Appliance interior Water inlet hose(s) • Clean from time to time with a damp cloth. • After each washing, leave the lid open for some time to allow the inside of the appliance to dry.
31210441GB.fm Page 13 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM 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 display indicates: FH FP F5 to F15 FA F4 a. Water inlet fault (no or insufficient water supply) The display alternately shows “FH”. If fitted, the red “Water Tap” indication lights up.
31210441GB.fm Page 14 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: Specify: 1. Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). • The nature of the problem. • The exact model of the appliance. • The service code (number after the word SERVICE). 2. Restart the programme to check whether the problem has solved itself. 3. If the machine continues to function incorrectly, call After-Sales Service.
31210441GB.fm Page 15 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM INSTALLATION Removal of transport bracket The appliance is fitted with a transport bracket to avoid any possible damage during transport. Before using the appliance, 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. A B D 1 2. Remove the transport bracket. 3. Replace the four outer screws B on the machine and tighten them. 4.
31210441GB.fm Page 16 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM Adjust the feet Install the appliance 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.
31210441GB.fm Page 17 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM 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 appliance must not be connected to the mixing tap of a non-pressurized water heater! • The inlet hose and the plastic enclosure contain electrical components: Do not cut the hose and do not immerse the enclosure in water.
31210441GB.fm Page 18 Friday, June 17, 2005 11:01 AM ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Do not use extension leads or multi sockets. Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. 1) 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.
