6GB10056.
6GB10056.fm Page 2 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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 washing machine on one rear bottom corner. d. Open the lid by pressing it slightly down while raising the handle. Remove the polystyrene cushion. e.
6GB10056.fm Page 3 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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 (see programme chart). 5. Switch on the machine. 6. Press the “On/Off” button. PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1.
6GB10056.fm Page 4 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 PM DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Lid 1 2. Detergent dispenser 3. Drum flaps 4. Pump and foreign body trap 2 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. Adjustable feet 3 4 5 6 7 PREPARATION OF THE WASHING Sort the laundry 1.
6GB10056.fm Page 5 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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.
GB10056.fm Page 6 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 PM Loading the laundry 1. Open the machine lid. 2. Open the drum by pressing the button and keep your second hand on the big drum door at the same time. 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. 1 4. To close the drum, please hold both doors in the middle again.
6GB10056.fm Page 7 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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.
6GB10056.fm Page 8 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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 than the “MAX” level mark. Please refer to “Detergents and additives”. 3. Turn the programme selector knob to the desired programme. 4. Turn the temperature selector knob (if available) to the desired temperature. 5.
6GB10056.fm Page 9 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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. Wait until all the water has drained out.
6GB10056.fm Page 10 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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. 1. Stop the washing machine 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.
6GB10056.fm Page 11 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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.
6GB10056.fm Page 12 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 PM Washing machine exterior and control panel Lid seal • Clean with a soft damp cloth. • If necessary, a neutral household cleaner can be applied (do not use aggressive or abrasive products). • Clean from time to time with a damp cloth. Water inlet hose(s) • Check the hose regularly for brittleness and cracks. Replace if necessary.
6GB10056.fm Page 13 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 PM *Final spin results are poor. Water stop fault (depending on model). Note: the washing machine has an unbalance detection and correction system. If individual heavy items are loaded (a bathrobe, for example), this system may reduce the spin speed automatically or interrupt the spin if it detects too great unbalance at the start of the spin, in order to protect the washing machine. (The pump operates).
6GB10056.fm Page 14 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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. 2. Restart the programme to check whether the problem has solved itself. • The service code (number after the word SERVICE). • The exact model of the washing machine. 3. If the machine continues to function incorrectly, call After-Sales Service.
6GB10056.fm Page 15 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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. A B D 1 2. Remove the transport bracket. 3. Replace the four outer screws B on the machine and tighten them. 4.
6GB10056.fm Page 16 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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.
6GB10056.fm Page 17 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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.
6GB10056.fm Page 18 Thursday, April 15, 2004 5:39 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.