User manual Washing Machine PWG 6850 PWG 61050
Contents Safety information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Frost precaution _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Environment concerns _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Product description _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Technical data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 4 4 5 6 6 First use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Daily use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Washing programmes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
• After having installed the appliance, check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall. • Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. • Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the appliance to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. • If the appliance is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance.
To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin. To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until the groove is vertical. Frost precaution If the appliance is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows to remove any water remaining inside the appliance: 1. unplug the appliance; 2. turn off the water tap; 3.
>PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Ecological hints To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: • Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!). • The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded.
Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth Depth (Overall dimensions) 60 cm 85 cm 50 cm 54 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door. Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Load Cotton 6 kg Spin Speed Maximum 800 rpm (PWG6850) 1000 rpm (PWG61050) Installation Unpacking • Remove the external film. Use a cutter, if necessary.
• Return appliance to it's upright position. • Open the door and remove the plastic hose guide, the bag containing the instruction booklet and the plastic plug caps from the drum. • Unscrew the three bolts (A) and remove the hose holders (C). • Slide out the relevant plastic spacers (B). Warning! Do not remove the drain hose from the rear support. Remove this hose only if it is necessary to drain the water. Refer to "Frost precaution" and "What to do if".
Positioning and levelling Water inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. 35° 45° x2 Level the appliance by raising or lowering the feet. The appliance MUST be level and stable on a flat hard floor. If necessary, check the setting with a spirit level. Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner. Loosen the ring nut to angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap. Do not place the inlet hose downwards.
If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove any blanking plug that may be in place. MAX 100cm • Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm. Tie the plastic hose guide to the tap with a string to prevent that the drain hose unhooks when the appliance is emptying. • Onto a sink outlet spigot. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose.
Electrical connection • The appliance must be earthed. • Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agree with your domestic power supply. • Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. • Do not use multi-way plugs, connectors and extension cables. There is a risk of fire. • Do not replace or modify the mains cable yourself. Contact the After Sales Service. • Make sure that the mains plug and cable is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone1), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
Open the detergent dispenser drawer • Rotate the flap upwards. Ensure to fit the flap completely in. • Carefully put the drawer back. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). • Measure out the detergent. • Pour the powder detergent into the main wash compartment . Warning! If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour the detergent among washing items into the drum.
Close the detergent dispenser drawer In all above listed cases, use the flap in "UP" position . Measure out the fabric softener Pour fabric softener or any additives into the compartment marked (do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the drawer). Any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer just before starting the wash programme. Set your washing programme The control panel permits to select a washing programmes and different options.
Programme selector dial Cotone Speciali Cotoni Jeans con Prelavaggio Mini 30 1 Camicie Eco Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or counter-clockwise. The green pilot light of the button 6 starts flashing: the appliance is now switched on. If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the appliance is working, the red pilot light of the button 6 will flash 3 times to indicate a wrong selection.
The start of the programme can be delayed by 8 or 4 hours by means of this button. The relevant light illuminates. You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you start the programme. Select a delayed start: • select the programme and the required options; • select the delay start by pressing the button 4; • press the button 6: – the appliance starts its hourly countdown. – The programme will start after the selected delay has expired.
Start the programme by pressing the button 6 • To start the selected programme, press the button 6, the corresponding green pilot light stops flashing. The pilot light 7.1 illuminates to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked. If you have chosen a delayed start, the appliance will begin the countdown. • To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 6: the corresponding green pilot light starts flashing.
Warning! If there are children or pets in the house, activate the child safety device in the inner side of the door frame (for more details read " Child safety" in the chapter "Safety Information"). Door seal At the end of every cycle, check from the door seal and remove objects that could be trapped in the fold. Stand by: during programme setting up and once the programme has finished, if the programme selector dial and any button are not touched, after a few minutes the energy saving system is enabled.
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options MIX 20° Main wash - Rinses - Maximum spin speed at: 800 rpm for PWG6850; 1000 rpm for PWG61050 Max. load 3 kg Highly energy efficient cold wash programme for lightly soiled laundry. This programme requires a detergent which is active in cold water.
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry CENTRIFUGA Drain and long spin at maximum spin speed at: 800 rpm for PWG6850; 1000 rpm for PWG61050 Max. load 6 kg Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected. You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
Consumption values Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) Programme duration (Minutes) White Cottons 90° 2.10 78 175 Cottons 60° 1.20 72 170 Cotton ECO 60° 1) 1.02 49 180 Cottons 40° 0.75 72 145 Synthetics 40° 0.60 57 95 Delicates 40° 0.60 65 75 Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.30 48 55 1) «Cottons Eco» at 60°C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
• open the filter cover by pressing the special hook and by rotating the cover upwards; Warning! Keep the filter cover open until the filter removal. • Use a stiff brush to clean and remove all washing powder residue. • Clean all the removed parts of the dispenser drawer under a tap to remove any traces of accumulated powder.
the display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..." for more details), check if the water inlet filters are blocked . To clean the water inlet filters: • Turn off the water tap. • Unscrew the hose from the tap. • Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. • Screw the hose back onto the tap. Make sure the connection is tight. The filter is inserted correctly when the indicator on its top is visible and blocked. • close the filter cover; • insert the mains plug again.
Fault code and malfunction Lavaggi o Morbi dezza 5 Ri s ci acqui Fi ne ci cl o Avvio/Pausa Possible cause / Solution The water tap is closed. • Open the water tap. The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the inlet hose connection. The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter are blocked. • Clean the water inlet filters (read "Cleaning the water inlet filters" for more details). The light of button 6 flashes and the light 7.
Fault code and malfunction Lavaggi o Morbi dezza 5 Ri s ci acqui Fi ne ci cl o Possible cause / Solution The door has not been closed or is not closed properly. • Close firmly the door. Avvio/Pausa The light of button 6 flashes and the light 7.3 illuminates: Door open The appliance does not start or stops during operation without any visible alarm. Malfunction Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
Malfunction Possible cause / Solution There is water on the floor: Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one. Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. • Check the water inlet hose connection. The drain or inlet hose is damaged. • Replace it with a new one.
Malfunction Possible cause / Solution Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains. The correct temperature was not selected. • Check if you have selected the correct temperature. Excessive laundry load. • Reduce the laundry load.
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