40105140bGB.fm Page 57 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR CHILD SAFETY BEFORE THE FIRST WASH CYCLE PREPARING THE WASH DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE ACCESSORIES TRANSPORT/HANDLING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 57 Black process 45.0° 100.
40105140bGB.fm Page 58 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM 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.
40105140bGB.fm Page 59 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM 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 2. Disposing of packaging and old washing machines • This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
0105140bGB.fm Page 60 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Worktop 2. Control panel 3. Detergent dispenser 1 3 2 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 To open the door of the appliance (depending on model): • pull the handle. Close the door with light force, it will lock home audibly.
40105140bGB.fm Page 61 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM 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...
40105140bGB.fm Page 62 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM 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.
40105140bGB.fm Page 63 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM 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.
40105140bGB.fm Page 64 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM 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.
40105140bGB.fm Page 65 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM 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.
40105140bGB.fm Page 66 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Depending on the model, your washing machine is equipped with various automatic safety functions. This enables failures to be detected in good time and the safety system can react appropriately. These failures are frequently so minor that they can be removed within a few minutes. The appliance will not start, no lamp lights up.
40105140bGB.fm Page 67 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM The programme time indicated on the remaining time display (if fitted) “jumps” up or down suddenly by several minutes, or the programme time shown initially is lengthened/shortened by a period of time: This is a normal capacity of the washing machine to adapt to factors that the wash programme time can have an effect on, e.g.
40105140bGB.fm Page 68 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM b. Draining failure Waste water not pumped out. For models with a failure display, the spin speed indication LEDs flash. If a digital display is fitted, “P” and “F” are also displayed alternately. For models with LCD Display, the following notice appears: For models with no failure display, the washing machine stops in the appropriate programme step. Switch the appliance off and pull out the mains plug.
40105140bGB.fm Page 69 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM 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. If the washing machine continues to function incorrectly, call After-Sales Service The After-Sales Service sticker is on the inside of the door.
40105140bGB.fm Page 70 Tuesday, July 26, 2005 5:57 PM 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.
