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WASHING MACHINE
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GB
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GB Contents 1. The new washing system 3 2. Safety warnings 4 3. Installation instructions 6 4. Description of controls 9 5. Using the machine 13 6. Cleaning and maintenance 18 7. Troubleshooting 20 8. Control panel symbols 22 2
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GB 1. THE NEW WASHING SYSTEM This new washing machine is the outcome of years of research. The leading-edge design and the quality of the production processes used to manufacture this product ensure it will give you many years of excellent service. Its concept satisfies all current and future washing requirements. Its low water, power and detergent consumption help protect the environment and reduce running costs to a minimum. Water and power consumption has been redu
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GB 2. SAFETY WARNINGS Attention! These warnings are given for safety reasons. Please read them carefully before installing and using the appliance. This manual forms an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept intact together with the machine. Before using the appliance, carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual. Installation must be performed by a qualified technician in compliance with the regulations in force. It has been design
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GB Do not wash petrol-soaked garments in the washing machine. Make sure there are no inflammable items (e.g.: lighters, matches, etc.) in pockets before washing. If volatile fluids have been used to clean garments, make sure that the substances have been removed before loading them in the washing machine. Before loading garments for washing, make sure the pockets are empty, the buttons securely fixed and the zips closed. Do not wash frayed or torn garments. The glass
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GB 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important ! The appliance must be installed by a specialised technician according to current regulations. The washing machine is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. 3.1 UNPACKING The inside of the machine comprises a moving assembly which is blocked for transport purposes by the screws (A) located at the rear of the washing machine. 1. Release the assembly by removing these screws with a 13 mm wrench. 2. Remove the screws (A) an
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GB 3.3 POSITIONING AND LEVELLING 1. Screw the 4 feet (supplied) onto the underside of the washing machine with the relative lock nuts and place the appliance in the required position. 2. Carefully level the machine in all directions using a spirit level and adjusting the height of the feet if necessary. After adjusting the machine, lock the feet with the relative lock nuts. The water inlet and drain hoses can be turned to the right or left depending on inst
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GB Attention! • Do not bend or obstruct the hose as this will reduce the flow of water. • Any extensions to the drain hose must not exceed 1 metre, they must have the same internal diameter and must not be obstructed in any way. • In no case may the end of the drain hose be submerged in water. 3.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Before fitting the plug into the socket, make sure that: 1. Input voltage matches that indicated on the name plate attached to the inner edge of t
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GB 4. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 4.1 CONTROL PANEL All the commands and controls of the appliance are assembled together on the front panel. Models with fixed spin speed Models with spin speed selector Description of controls A Open door button B ON-OFF and programme selection knob C Programme phase LED'S D Start-Pause button E Options buttons (a list follows in the description of controls
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GB A Open door button Press the button to open the door. Chapter 5 – Washing instructions – explains how the door works and how to use it. B ON-OFF and washing This knob lets you: programme selection knob • switch the machine on and off by moving it in either direction from the OFF position (knob indicator vertical) • select washing temperatures within the various fabric sectors by turning it in both directions The knob does not move while the programme is run
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GB The options that may be available on the washing machine Options buttons E are shown below. This button reduces the overall duration of the washing cycle. This Quick wash Button option is used to wash small loads or less dirty washing in less time. This washing machine is programmed to use a certain quantity of Increase water button water and consume a certain amount of power considered to be sufficient for a normal washing cycle. Only press thi
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GB These LED's light up when the relative option button is Options enabled LED's F pressed and indicate that the option has been selected. They remain on until the machine switches off or a different selection is made. Press this button to select one of three spin speed levels, G Select spin speed or stop indicated by the spin speed and stop with tub full LED's. The with tub full button* levels are: • maximum speed: the machine spins at the indicated speed
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GB 5. USING THE MACHINE 5.1 PREPARING THE WASHING 1. Separate the washing according to the type and colourfastness of the fabrics. 2. Wash whites and coloureds separately. Wash new coloured garments separately for the first time. A label is normally applied to garments giving information on how to clean them. A brief description of these labels is shown below. WASHING BLEACHING Machine wash at max. 90°C Machine wash at max. 60°C Do not bleach Bleaching allow
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GB 5.3 PREPARING THE WASHING Where possible, save electricity by washing full loads divided by type of fabric. Introduce loose washing and alternate large items with small ones. For the first few times, weigh the loads of washing and then rely on your judgement. 5.4 LOADING THE WASHING 1. Open the door and load the washing taking care to distribute it uniformly, loosely and not packed into the drum; alternate large items with small ones if possible. 2. The washing
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GB 5.6 DOSING POWDER DETERGENTS Normally dirty washing 1. Choose a programme without prewash. 2. Pour the total quantity of detergent indicated on the packs into compartment “2” of the detergent tray. Very dirty washing 1. Choose a programme with prewash. 2. Add ¼ of the recommended quantity of detergent into compartment “1” of the detergent tray and ¾ of the detergent into compartment “2”. Attention! • If there are no dosage indications for delicate synthetics, a
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GB To switch on the machine and select programmes, proceed as follows: 1. Turn the programme knob in either direction. The machine switches on and the “Start” programme phase LED lights up. 2. Select the washing temperature, within the sectors marked on the front panel by the following words: • Cottons, coloureds • Woollens • Synthetics, delicates Attention! • The following partial washing programmes can be set using the programmes knob: -Rinse with additiv
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GB 5.11 SELECTION OF OPTIONS Use the options buttons (indicated in chapter 4 – Description of controls) to enable machine options. A selected option is highlighted by the option LED located above the button in question. 5.12 STARTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME 1. Before starting the selected programme, carefully close the door, open the water tap and add the detergent and additive. 2. Press the “Start-Pause” button and the “Wash” programme phase LED lights up. After 10 seco
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GB 6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Important – Before cleaning or servicing the machine, remove the plug from the socket. 6.1 EXTERNAL CLEANING • Regular and constant cleaning will keep your appliance looking like new. • Clean the outer surfaces with soap and water and then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. • Clean parts in plastic with a damp cloth. • Do not scratch with sharp objects and do not use solvents or abrasive products as these will damage the surface.
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GB 4. Unscrew the cover of the pump “D” by turning it anti-clockwise. Clean the pump body and remove any foreign bodies. Check the inside “E” and make sure the impeller turns freely. If there are any foreign bodies, remove them. 5. Screw the pump cover back on. Fix the drain hose by snapping the plug into place «C». Depending on the model, put back the cover as follows: MODEL A – Insert the lower part of the cover first. Then secure it by turning the plasti
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GB 7. TROUBLESHOOTING This product complies with current safety regulations governing electrical equipment. For safety reasons, all technical inspections or repairs must be performed by qualified technicians in order to prevent hazardous situations for users. If the machine does not work, before calling the Service Centre and spending money unnecessarily, check that the operations indicated in this troubleshooting table have been performed. 1 The machine does not sta
