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132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 2 Dear customer, Transport damages Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 3 The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 4 Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol recyclable. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 5 6. Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw. Slide out the relevant pin. Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. 7. Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 6 The drain hose must not be kinked. The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks. P1118 For a correct functioning of the machine the drain hose must remain hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top part of the back side of the appliance. P0021 The inlet hose must not be lengthened.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 7 This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The temperature selector dial will allow you to choose the most suitable temperature for your laundry. • The automatic cooling of the washing water from 90° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes from being deformed. • The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 8 Use Control panel AQUACYCLE 800 F B B C A D 60°- 90° 40°- 60° 30°- 40° 60°- 90° N G J K L H M FA 832 30°- 60° 30°- 40° 30°- 40° 30°- 60° P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Mains on light 2 Spin speed selector dial This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out at the end of the programme. This dial has the following positions: • 0 = no spin; • 300 = MIN, for all fabrics; • 800 or 1000 = MAX, for cotton.
16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 9 Washing hints ENGLISH 132978270 gb.qxd Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: Sorting the laundry bathrobe Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 10 Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 11 ENGLISH Operating sequence 4. Select the desired option Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 90°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. Depress the required button.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 12 8. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. The mains on light goes out. If you have selected a programme which ends with the water of the last rinse left in the tub (button depressed), drain the water before opening the door. Wait one or two minutes before opening the door to give the electric locking mechanism time to release it. Depress the programme selector dial to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry.
2978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 13 ENGLISH Programme table Washing programmes for cotton and linen Max. load: 5 kg Progr. Temp.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 14 Programme table Washing programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Max. load: 2 kg, wool 1 kg Progr. Temp.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 15 Bodywork Drain pump Clean the outside of the machine with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. The pump should be inspected if • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 16 • Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. • clean the pump if necessary as previously described; • replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it; • screw the pump again and close the door. Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: P1117 • Screw the pump fully in. • Close the pump door.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 17 Problems which you can resolve yourself. Problem Possible cause • The door is not firmly closed. • The machine does not start up: • The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket. • The main fuse has blown. • The programme selector dial is not positioned correctly and it has not been pulled out. • The water tap is closed. • The machine does not fill: • The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. • The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
132978270 gb.qxd 16/01/2007 16:31 Pagina 18 Problem Possible cause • Water is not visible in the machine: • The machine, which is the result of modern technology, runs in a very economical way with low water consumption. Performance is nevertheless excellent. • The door will not open: • The programme is still running. • The door lock has not been released. • There is water in the drum.
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