6gb10032.
6gb10032.fm Page 16 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Remove the packaging and check • After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the washing machine. Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer • Check that the accessories and supplied parts are all present • Keep the packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as they are potentially dangerous 2.
6gb10032.fm Page 17 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Packaging • The packaging is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol. Adhere to current local regulations when disposing of packaging material 4. EC Declaration of Conformity This appliance complies with the EC Directives: - 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive - 89/336/EEC EMC Directive - 93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive 2.
6gb10032.fm Page 18 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Worktop 1 2. Control panel 2 3 3. Detergent dispenser 4. After-Service sticker (inside door) 4 5. Door 5 6. Child safety (inside door) 6 7. Compartment door 8. Filter (inside compartment door) 9. Plinth 10. Adjustable feet. 7 8 9 10 DOOR 1. Pull the handle to open the double glass door. Close the door with light force, it will lock home audibly. 2.
6gb10032.fm Page 19 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE To remove any residual water used in testing by the manufacturer, we recommend that you carry out a short wash cycle without laundry. 1. Turn on the tap. 2. Close the door. . 3. Pour a little detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent compartment 4. Select and start a short programme (see quick reference guide). PREPARING THE WASH 1. Sort the laundry according to...
gb10032.fm Page 20 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES The choice of detergent depends on: Dosage • type of fabric (cottons, easy care/synthetics, delicate items, wool). Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool • colour • the wash temperature • degree and type of soiling Follow the dosage recommendations on the detergent pack.
6gb10032.fm Page 21 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM Pouring in the detergents and additives Chamber • Detergent for the prewash Chamber • Detergent for the main wash • Stain remover • Water softener (water hardness 4) When using liquid detergent, remove the coloured insert from the detergent container and insert it in the first gap in chamber . The scale on the insert makes dosing easier. Chamber • Fabric Softener • Liquid starch Only pour additives in up to the “Max” mark.
6gb10032.fm Page 22 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM REMOVING THE FILTER We recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year. Especially: • When the appliance does not drain or spin properly • If the pump is blocked by a foreign body (e.g. buttons, coins or safety pins) IMPORTANT: make sure the water has had time to cool before draining the appliance. 1. Switch off the appliance and unplug it. 2. Open the filter cover.
6gb10032.fm Page 23 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel Filter • Can be washed down with a soft, damp cloth • A little neutral cleaner (not abrasive) can be used • Dry with a soft cloth • We recommend that you check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year see “Removing The Filter” Door seal • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary • Check the seal folds for foreign bodies periodically Detergent dispenser 1.
6gb10032.fm Page 24 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Depending on the model, your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. This enables faults to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately. These faults are frequently so minor that they can be removed within a few minutes. The appliance will not start, no lamp lights up.
6gb10032.fm Page 25 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM Fault display table Luminous display “Water tap” “Pump” “Water Stop” Spin speed lights flash flash flash flash Digital display (if fitted) Fault description “H” and “F” “P” and “F” from “F4” to “F16” “A” and “F” “Fault in water supply” “Draining fault” “Fault in an electrical component” “Water Stop fault” a. Fault in the water supply The appliance has no or insufficient water supply.
6gb10032.fm Page 26 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM 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.
6gb10032.fm Page 27 Monday, April 19, 2004 9:45 AM 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.
