Instructions for Use Before Using The Washing Machine First Wash Cycle Precautions And General Recommendations Description Of The Washing Machine Child Lock Detergents And Additives Draining Residual Water Removing The Filter Care And Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide After-Sales Service Transport And Handling Installation Electrical Connection
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 dealer. • Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, since it is a possible source of danger. • If the appliance was exposed to the cold prior to delivery, keep it at room temperature for a few hours before operating. 2.
First Wash Cycle We recommend that the first wash cycle be made without laundry. This will remove any residual water used by the manufacturer in testing your washing machine. 1.Turn on the tap. 2.Close the appliance door. 3.Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser . 4.Select a short wash programme (see programme chart). 5.Press the “Start/Pause” button. Precautions And General Recommendations 1.
Description Of The Washing Machine 1. 2. 3. 4. Worktop Control panel Detergent dispenser After-Sales Service sticker (on the front panel behind the door frame) 5. Door 6. Door handle • To open the door pull the handle 2 1 3 4 5 • Close the door by pushing it firmly (the lock will click into place) 7. Adjustable feet 8. Filter behind the cover.
Child Lock We are pleased that you have chosen our washing machine with the extra-large capacity drum and wide door. They may also appeal to your young children, so we have taken special measures to protect youngsters who decide to play in or around the machine. These measures are intended to help busy parents, but remember that children should never play with the machine, whether it is running or not.
Detergents And Additives Pouring in detergents and additives Pull out the detergent dispenser to its full extent. Pour in detergent: Chamber • Detergent for the pre-wash Chamber • Detergent for the main wash • Stain remover • Water softener (water hardness 4) When using liquid detergent, put the divider insert in the front slot , when using powder detergent, put it in the rear slot (see marking). Chamber • Fabric Softener • Liquid starch Only add fabric softeners and conditioners up to the “Max” mark.
Notes: • Keep detergents and additives in a dry place and out of reach of children. • If you use descaling agents, dyes or bleaches, make sure they are suitable for washing machine use. Descaler could contain components that can damage parts of your washing machine. • Do not use solvents (turpentine, benzine, etc.) Do not machine wash fabrics that have been treated with solvents or flammable liquids. • You can use liquid detergent in the “Prewash” phase for programmes with this option.
Draining Residual Water Draining Residual Water Residual water should be removed 2/5 • before moving a washing machine (relocation), • when installing in areas prone to frost and • before removing the filter. 1. Before emptying the residual water, switch the appliance off and unplug it from the mains socket Make sure that the water has cooled before draining 3 2. Turn the slot through 180°, so that the dot points to the open lock. To do this, use the insert from the detergent dispenser or a coin.
Removing The Filter Removing the filter The filter must be taken out if • if the washing machine does not drain properly, • if small items, e. g. buttons and coins rattle in the pump and • 2 to 3 times a year for inspection. You must remove the residual water before taking out the filter. Carry out the steps in the “Draining Residual Water” section, but only up to point 4. Then follow the points given below. 1. Open the filter but do not withdraw it completely.
Care And Maintenance Appliance exterior and control panel • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products or solvents). Door seal Filter • Clean occasionally with a damp cloth. • Check and clean the filter regularly, at least two or three times a year (see “Removing the Filter”). • Check the seal folds for foreign bodies periodically. • Dry with a soft cloth. Do not use flammable fluids for cleaning the appliance. Detergent dispenser 1.
Troubleshooting Guide This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and diagnose faults at an early stage and react appropriately. Often, however, the faults detected are small enough to be solved in a matter of minutes. For example: The appliance will not start; no lamp lights up. Check whether: • the appliance is plugged in; • the wall socket is functioning correctly (use a table lamp or similar to test); • a programme is selected correctly.
What should I do when the automatic safety system detects a malfunction? The programme is interrupted and various indicators (if available) point to the source of the fault. Fault description table Small lamp lights up “Water tap closed” “Aquastop / Water Stop” a.Water inlet fault (no water or insufficient water pressure) The “Water tap closed” indicator is on and the digital display shows “FH” Switch off the appliance by turning the programme selector to the “ ” position and unplug it.
After-Sales Service Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1.Try to remedy the problem yourself (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). Specify: • Your full address. • 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). • Your telephone number and area code. After-Sales Service phone numbers and addresses are given on the guarantee card or consult the local dealer. 3.
Installation Remove the transit bolts 1.Slacken the four bolts with the spanner supplied. In addition, open the plastic loop wrapped round the power cable. Do not cut the loop. 2.Unscrew the bolt by hand. 3.Grip the bolt and remove it through the large aperture. 4.Seal the resulting holes using the plastic caps supplied. To do this, insert the caps in the wide part of the hole in the direction of the arrow and push them into the narrow groove until they click into place. 5.
Adjust the feet Small unevennesses in the floor can be compensated for by screwing the four appliance feet up or down (never use pieces of wood, cardboard or similar material): 1.The washing machine must be installed horizontally in width and depth. Use a spirit level. 2.Loosen the locknut clockwise using the wrench provided. 3.Adjust the height of the foot by hand. 4.Tighten the locknut anti-clockwise to the washing machine.
Connect the water supply hose 1.Carefully screw the hose connection onto the tap, preferably by hand. 2.Make sure there are no kinks in the hose. 3.Check water-tightness of tap and appliance connections by turning the tap completely on. The appliance must not be connected to the mixing tap of a non-pressurized water heater. The appliance can be connected without a non-return valve.
Electrical Connection 1) For Great Britain only 2) For the Republic of Ireland only Warning - this appliance must be earthed The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin, side earth type. 1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and fuse (B). 2. Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover. 3. Refit both into plug.
