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3Gb20102.fm5 Page 55 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM Home Appliances BEFORE USING THE WASHER-DRYER 1.Removing the packaging and inspection 5.Drain • After unpacking, make sure that the washerdryer is undamaged. If in doubt do not use the washer-dryer. Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer. • Keep the packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous.
Gb20102.fm5 Page 56 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM FIRST WASH CYCLE This initial cycle without laundry serves to eliminate any water remaining after your appliance was tested at the factory. 1.Open the water tap. 2.Close the door. 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 “On/Off” button. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.Packing 3.
3Gb20102.fm5 Page 57 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM Home Appliances DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHER-DRYER 1. Worktop 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
3Gb20102.fm5 Page 58 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM PREPARING LAUNDRY Sorting the laundry Stain removal 1.Sort laundry as follows • Type of fabric/care label symbol Cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool, handwash items. • Colour Separate whites from coloured items. Wash new coloured items separately. • Size Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficiency and distribution in the drum.
3Gb20102.fm5 Page 59 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM Home • water hardness in your area (ask for information from your water company): soft water requires less detergent than hard water. Notes: Too much detergent can result in excessive foam. This reduces washing efficiency. If the washerdryer detects too much foam, it may prevent spinning. Using insufficient detergent results in grey laundry and increased scale deposits on the heating element and drum.
3Gb20102.fm5 Page 60 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM WASHING PROGRAMME Selecting the programme: 1. Check that the programme selector is on “Stop”. 2.Plug in the appliance. 3.Open the water tap. 4.Set the programme selector to the desired programme. 5. Depending on the model, set the thermostat knob to the desired temperature. 6. Depending on the model, set the spin speed selector to the desired spin speed. 7. Select the options desired by pressing the corresponding buttons.
3Gb20102.fm5 Page 61 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM Home Appliances REMOVING THE FILTER 1. 2. 3. 4. Stop the washer-dryer and unplug it. Open the filter cover. Place a bowl beneath the filter. Slowly turn the filter anticlockwise without extracting it as yet. 5. Wait until all the water has drained into the bowl. 6. Now unscrew the filter completely and remove it. 7. Remove any foreign bodies from the filter. 8.
3Gb20102.fm5 Page 62 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel Door seal • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products or solvents). • Dry with a soft cloth. • Clean with a damp cloth as necessary. • Periodically check the seal folds for foreign bodies. Filter • Check and clean the filter at least two or three times a year (see “Removing the filter”). Detergent dispenser 1.Pull the detergent dispenser out fully. 2.
3Gb20102.fm5 Page 63 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM Home Appliances TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The washer-dryer will not start, the indicator light does not light up. Detergents and additive produce residues in the detergent drawer at end of wash. Check whether: • the appliance is plugged in; • the wall socket is functioning correctly (use a table lamp or similar); • “On/Off” button pressed.
3Gb20102.fm5 Page 64 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: Specify: 1.Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting guide”). • The nature of the fault. • The exact model of the washer-dryer. • The service code (number after the word SERVICE). 2.Restart the programme to check whether the problem has solved itself. 3.If the malfunction persists, call After-Sales Service, The After-Sales Service sticker is on the inside of the door.
3Gb20102.fm5 Page 65 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM Home Appliances INSTALLATION Removing the transit bolts 1.Slacken and remove the screws “A” which lock the drum during transport by following the instructions given at the side. 2.Insert a screwdriver into the empty holes and tilt to remove the plastic spacers “C” (transit bolts) and retrieve them. 3.Keep the transit bolts for future use.
3Gb20102.fm5 Page 66 Tuesday, January 15, 2002 3:05 PM Adjust the feet Slight unevenness of the floor may be compensated by turning the four washer-dryer feet in or out (do not insert wooden shims, cardboard or similar materials under the feet): 1.Slacken the lock nut using the spanner supplied. 2.Adjust the height of the foot, turning it by hand. 3.Tighten the lock nut anticlockwise towards the washerdryer.
