QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GB BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME • IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. • REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME. • First wash cycle without laundry: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the tap(s). Close the door. Pour a little detergent (about 100 ml) into the detergent compartment . Select a short wash programme (see programme chart). Press the “ON/OFF” button.
GB 4 CONTENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 5 APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES PAGE 9 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT PAGE 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 10 MOVING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE PAGE 10 SORTING THE WASH PAGE 11 DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES PAGE 12 DYEING AND BLEACHING PAGE 13 SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL OPTIONS / PROGRAMME START PAGE 14 DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END / PROGRAMME RESELECTION PAGE 15 REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER PAGE 16 CARE AND MAINTENANC
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSIT BOLTS The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent internal damage while it is being moved. Before using the appliance the transit bolts MUST be removed (Fig. 1). 1. Slacken the bolts with the spanner supplied (Fig. 2). 2. Move the bolt to the centre of the hole. 3. Completely extract the bolt and the coloured plastic spacer. 4. Plug the hole using the plastic cap provided (Fig. 3). Fig. 1 5. Repeat the above operations for the other 3 bolts.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION • • • Install the appliance on a solid and level floor surface, preferably in a corner of the room. Make sure that all four feet are resting firmly on the floor and check that the appliance is perfectly level (use a spirit level). If the floor is uneven, adjust the levelling feet as required (do not insert pieces of wood, cardboard etc. under the feet). 1. Slacken the locknut using the spanner supplied. 2 2. Adjust the height of the foot, turning it by hand. 3.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WATER SUPPLY • • • Water supply: only cold water. Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connector. Water supply pressure: 10-100 N/cm2 (100 kPa-1000 kPa). For Great Britain and Ireland only • Water inlet: hot and cold fill. The warm water inlet temperature must not exceed 60° C. INLET HOSE(S) Note: If the inlet hose is already fitted to the rear panel on the appliance, ignore points 1 and 4. 1. Remove the inlet hose from the drum. 2.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DRAINING (varies according to model) Fig. 1 a) Drain hose on rear panel of appliance, Figure 1 1. Unhook the drain hose from the left clip, see arrow A in Fig. 1. Important: Do NOT loosen the right drain hose connection, see arrow B in Fig. 1, otherwise there is the risk of leakage (danger of scalding with hot water). b) Appliance internal drain hose, Figure 2 1. Pull the hose completely out of the holder (see Figure 2, 1 ). 2.
APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES 1. Worktop 2. Control panel 3. Detergent drawer 4. After-Sales Service sticker (inside door) 5. Door 6. Door handle - To open: pull handle - To lock: press the door firmly (the lock will click into place) 7. Door lock child safety device (inside door, depending on model) 8.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT • • Packing - Laundry which is lightly to moderately soiled does not require a prewash. The packaging is marked with the recycling symbol , signifying that it can be 100% recycled. - Lightly soiled laundry should be washed at a low temperature or with a short programme. Appliance - When washing small loads press the “Lightly Soiled”/“half load” button (if present) and use less detergent.
SORTING THE WASH 1. Sort the load according to: • Fabric type / care label symbol Cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool. • Colours Separate coloured and white articles. Wash new coloured articles separately. • Article size Washing articles of different sizes together improves wash efficiency and distributes the load better in the drum. • Fabric delicacy Wash delicates separately. Select the appropriate special programme for machine washable wool , curtains or delicates.
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT DETERGENT DOSAGES The type of detergent depends on • the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicates, wool) Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool. • colour • wash temperature • degree and type of soiling Do not exceed manufacturers’ recommended dosages as shown on the detergent package.
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. The drawer will have three or four chambers depending on the model. 2. Filling the detergent • Programmes with pre- and main wash. • Main wash programme without prewash. Notes: • When using highly concentrated detergents, use the detergent ball provided with the detergent and place it directly in the drum to avoid dispensing problems (for programmes without pre-wash only).
SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL OPTIONS / PROGRAMME START SELECTING THE PROGRAMME (Depending on model, see also the separate programme chart). For appliances WITH temperature selector knob 1. Turn the programme selector knob clockwise to the desired programme. 2. Set the temperature knob to the desired temperature. 3. Turn the spin speed selector to the desired speed. For appliances WITHOUT temperature selector knob 1.
SELECTING THE PROGRAMME AND SPECIAL OPTIONS / PROGRAMME START PRESS THE DESIRED SPECIAL OPTION BUTTON (Depending on model, see also the separate programme chart). Spin speed reduction button • Press this button to reduce the spin speed. No spin/Stop spin button • Press this button to exclude the spin function from the programme. Rinse hold/Spin delay/Anti-crease button • The laundry remains in the last rinse water without being spun, to avoid heavy creasing.
REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER WHEN TO REMOVE THE FILTER / DRAIN RESIDUAL WATER Caution: Some models do not have a filter for foreign bodies, as they are fitted with a special self-cleaning pump. If this is the case, please ignore the following section. • Check and clean the filter at least 2 or 3 times a year. • When the appliance does not drain or spin properly. • When the pump is blocked by an object (buttons, coins, safety pins).
CARE AND MAINTENANCE APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL • Clean using normal household detergent (do not use abrasive products). • Dry with a soft cloth. DETERGENT DRAWER 1. Disengage the drawer by pressing down the release lever and extract it. 2. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener compartment the siphon from the chlorine bleach compartment and the coloured insert for liquid detergent). 3. Wash all the parts under running water. 4. Reposition the inserts, fit in the drawer until it locks.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Detergent and additive product residues in detergent drawer at end of wash • Siphon installed correctly? • Siphon clogged? • Not enough water delivered? (See above). • Also see “Detergent and Additives” and “Care and Maintenance”.