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5gb10001.fm5 Page 18 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 PM 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. • Electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified technician in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the current standard safety regulations.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 19 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 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.Select a short programme and low spin speed (see programme chart). 5.Switch on the appliance. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.Packing 3.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 20 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 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 appliance: pull the handle out a little bit by hand and pull it out to the stop with the foot. 7.Adjustable feet PREPARATION OF THE WASHING Sort the laundry 1.
gb10001.fm5 Page 21 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 PM Stain removal Dyeing and bleaching • 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. Products usually consist of dye colour, fixing agent and salt.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 22 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 PM 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.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 23 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 PM CLEANING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP The appliance is provided with a self-cleaning pump. The foreign body trap keeps objects like buttons, coins, safetypins etc. which have been left in the laundry. 1. Unplug the appliance. 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. Wait until all the water has drained out. 6.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 24 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 PM 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. 1.Stop the appliance and unplug it. 2.Turn off the tap, disconnect the water supply hose from the machine and allow the water to drain into a basin. 3.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 25 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 PM 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.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 26 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 PM Appliance exterior and control panel Lid seal • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products or paint-thinners). • Wipe with a soft cloth. • Clean from time to time with a damp cloth. Water inlet hose(s) • Check the hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. Replace if necessary. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This appliance is equipped with safety functions which detect faults at an early stage and react appropriately.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 27 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 PM 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.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 28 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 PM 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.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 29 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 PM 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.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 30 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 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 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.
5gb10001.fm5 Page 31 Thursday, April 5, 2001 4:50 PM 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.
