GB QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE THE FIRST TIME THE APPLIANCE IS USED: • FOLLOW THE “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” • REMOVE THE TRANSIT BOLTS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE • First wash cycle without laundry: 1. Turn on the tap(s). 2. Close the appliance door. 3. Pour a small amount of detergent (about 100 ml) into the detergent dispenser compartment . 4. Select a short programme (see programme chart). The pilot lamp lights up to show that the appliance is switched on. 5. Press the “Start” button for about one second.
CONTENTS GB APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES Page 22 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Page 23 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page 23 TRANSPORT / HANDLING Page 23 PREPARING THE WASH Page 24 DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES Page 25+26 DYEING AND BLEACHING Page 26 SELECTING THE PROGRAMME / STARTING THE PROGRAMME Page 26 SPECIAL OPTIONS Page 27 PROGRAMME SEQUENCE INDICATOR Page 28 DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END Page 28 PROGRAMME RESELECTION / INTERRUPTION Page 28 REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER Pa
APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES Worktop Control panel Detergent dispenser After Sales Service sticker (inside door) Door Door handle - To open the door press the button on the inside of the handle and pull. - Close the door by pushing it firmly (the lock will click into place). 7. Child safety (inside door) 8. Filter (behind cover) 9. Residual water drain (depending on model). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT • Packing The packing material is 100% recyclable as indicated by the recycling symbol. • Appliance The appliance is built from recyclable materials. If you decide to scrap the appliance ensure you observe local waste disposal by laws. Before scrapping, pull out the plug and cut off the power cable so the appliance cannot be connected to the mains. • Environmental tips - If possible, always wash with a full load (depending on the programme) to save water and electricity.
PREPARING THE WASH 1. Sort the laundry according to: • Type of fabric / care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care, wool. • Colour Separate whites and coloureds. Wash new coloured items separately. • Size Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficiency and distribute the load more evenly inside the drum. • Fabric delicacy Wash delicate articles separately: use a special programme for Pure New Wool , curtains and other delicates.
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT DOSAGE The type of detergent depends on: • type of fabric (cottons, easy care, delicate items, wool); Note: use only specific detergents for wool. • colour; • washing temperature; • degree and type of soiling.
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES In this case use only powder detergent for the main wash. 3. Close the detergent dispenser completely. Notes: • • To prevent dispensing problems when using highly concentrated washing powder, use the special detergent ball supplied with the detergent and place it inside the drum. • When using liquid detergent with the “Start delay” option, use a detergent ball for liquid detergent and place it directly in the drum.
SPECIAL OPTIONS (The special options available depend on the model of your appliance, refer also to the programme chart) Spin speed button • Press the button to set the spin speed. • Indication: The selected spin speed is indicated with a coloured background. Each programme is automatically assigned a maximum spin speed. Programme MAX.
PROGRAMME SEQUENCE INDICATOR Indicates the current programme step. The indicator moves from left to right after the programme start through “Wash”, “Rinse” and “Spin”. At the end of the programme the indicator returns to its initial position on the left side. DOOR LOCK / PROGRAMME END DOOR LOCK PROGRAMME END When you start the programme the door is automatically locked until the programme terminates. “Door closed” indicator lights up.
REMOVING THE FILTER / DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER WHEN SHOULD THE FILTER BE REMOVED? • • • Check the filter regularly, two or three times a year and clean it if necessary. Check the filter if the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails to perform spin cycles. Remove the filter if the pump is blocked by an object (buttons, coins, safety pins, etc.). IMPORTANT: make sure the water has had time to cool before draining the appliance. REMOVING THE FILTER 1.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL • • 2 1 2 Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products). Dry with a soft cloth. DETERGENT DISPENSER 1. Disengage the detergent dispenser by pressing the release lever in the prewash compartment, and extract it. 2. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener compartment and the insert for liquid detergents). 3. Wash all the parts under running water. 4. Replace the parts and refit the detergent dispenser.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE This appliance is equipped with safety functions which detect at an early stage faults and react appropriately. Often, however, the faults detected are small enough to be solved in a matter of minutes. If the fault recurs, contact After Sales Service (see “After Sales Service”). The “Water Stop” indicator lights up (depends on model). • The appliance will not start.
AFTER SALES SERVICE Before contacting After Sales Service: 1. Try to solve the problem (see “Trouble Shooting Guide”). 2. Restart the programme to see if the fault is repeated. If after the above checks the appliance does not work properly, get in touch with the nearest AfterSales Service Centre. Please give: • a short description of the fault, • the exact type and model of the appliance, • the number after the word SERVICE, • 32 Your complete address and telephone number.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TRANSIT BOLTS The appliance is fitted with transit bolts to prevent internal damage during transport. Before using the appliance you must remove the transit bolts (figure 1). 1. Slacken the four bolts with the spanner supplied (figure 2). 2. Unscrew the bolts by hand. 3. Holding the bolt head, pull each bolt through the wide part of the holes. 4.
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 stable and resting on the floor and then 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 etc. under the feet). 1. Slacken the locknut using the spanner supplied. 2. Adjust the height of the foot, turning it by hand. 3.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WATER SUPPLY • • • Water supply: cold water only Tap(s): 3/4" threaded hose connection Pressure: 10-100 N/cm² (1-10 bar). WATER INLET HOSE(S) 1. The mesh filter supplied with the appliance must be inserted in the connection between the inlet hose(s) and the tap(s). 2. Carefully screw the hose connection to the tap(s) preferably by hand. Make sure there are no kinks in the hose and that it is not crushed. 3.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DRAINING • Connecting the water drain hose. Remove the “U” bend from the appliance drum and fit it at the end of the drain hose. Connect the drain hose to the siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink by means of the “U” bend (see figure). The drain hose should not be hooked onto small washbasins. Max. drain height: 1.25 m (4 ft) If you need to add an extension, use a flexible hose of the same type and secure the union with screw-on hose clips. Max. drain hose length: 2.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS "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. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, or if the machine’s mains lead is not fitted with a plug, you should fit a suitable new, good quality plug by following the instructions in (2) below.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MOBILITY WHEELS (for UK only) Depending on model, your washing machine is provided with mobility wheels. You will find these wheels in the accessory kit supplied with the machine, or you can order them from our AfterSales Service 1 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Tilt the machine forward. Loosen the two rear feet. Insert the wheels as close as possible to the screw (1). Tighten the screw completely (2). Put the machine in an upright position.
