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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 1
OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WASHING MACHINE
AW 1201 W
AW 1401 W
35.292.987/0
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 2 Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings have been provid
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 3 Contents Washing Hints 12-13 For the User Which detergent?.... 13 Important Safety Information 2 And in which form? 13 Your New Washing Machine 4 Wash Care Symbols 14 Description of the Appliance 5 Washing Programmes 15-16 Detergent dispenser drawer 5 Maintenance and Cleaning 17-18 Descaling 17 The Control Panel 6-7 After each wash 17 Programme information 8 Maintenance Wash 17 Operating Sequence 8-11 External cleaning 17 Washing 5 kg o
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 4 Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The programme selector dial combines the In the interest function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme. of the environment The programme progress display shows the Materials marked with the symbol are washing phase and the end of
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme guide 3 Control panel 4 Door opening handle 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener 5
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 6 The Control Panel AW 1201W The prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for 1 Detergent dispenser drawer cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the programme for delicate fabrics the water is only drained. Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the 4 “Half Load” button desired programme and before depressing the Select this button to reduce water
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 7 ATTENTION! 7 Programme progress display If you turn the programme selector dial to another By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights programme when the machine is working, the lights of corresponding to the various phases making up the the programme progress display start to flash. The programme come on. machine will not perform the new selected programme. Programme information 10 = Wool The wool wash cycle of this machine has been
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 8 Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 3. Select the required programme litres of water into the main wash compartment of Turn the programme selector dial to the programme 1. the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. The light Start/Pause starts to flash. The pilot lights Then run a cotton cycle at 90°C, without any laundry in corresponding to the various phases making up the the machine, to r
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 9 6. Start the programme 8. Interrupting a programme Before starting up the machine check that: Depress the Start/Pause button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. the appliance is plugged in Depress the button again to restart the programme. the water supply tap is turned on the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned 9.Cancelling a programme the door and the detergent dispenser
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 10 WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50°C 4. Select the required Suppose you have 2 kg of lightly soiled mixed fabrics to programme wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. Turn the programme selector dial to the programme 6. The Start/Pause light starts to flash. The pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the 1. Load the laundry programme come on. Open the door by carefully pu
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 11 7. Start the programme 8. At the end of the programme Before starting up the machine check that: The machine stops automatically. the appliance is plugged in If the “rinse hold” option has been selected, the phase the water supply tap is turned on lights “end” and the “door’ light illuminate, the “start the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned pause” light goes off and the door remains locked to the door and the deterg
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 12 Washing Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc) first few times you use the appliance. should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case. Use a good quality detergent suitable for automatic The average weights of the most common items are washing machines. listed below as a guide: Use the correct quantities of detergent. 1000g = 1 kg For wool, use gentle deterg
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 13 And in which form? Which detergent?.... Not only are there different types of detergent, but they To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your are also available in different forms. Whether you chose appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended your own personal choice. for use in automatic machines. To maintain the
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 14 Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION FABRIC White Cotton or Linen Normal (Maximum) without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose Normal (Maximum) without Special F
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 15 Washing Programmes Programmes for cotton and linen Progr. Degree of soil Wash programme/ Programme Possible Max. time Description and type of laundry Washing symbol dial position options load mins. PREWASH Wash at 90°C HALF LOAD For heavy soiled cotton WHITES 90°C 3 rinses 145 RINSE HOLD 5 kg 1 items. SPIN RED. Long spin NO SPIN White cotton, for PREWASH example normally soiled Wash at 60 °C HALF LOAD (*) ECO WASH 60°C RINSE HOLD work gar
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 16 Washing Programmes Programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Progr. Wash programme/ Degree of soil Programme Max. Possible Description time Washing symbol and type of laundry dial position load options mins. Wash at 60 °C 90 5 Synthetic or mixed PREWASH Wash at 50 °C 85 6 MIXED fabrics, underwear, RINSE HOLD coloured garments, 2 kg FABRICS Wash at 40 °C 80 7 SPIN RED. 60° - 50° - 40° non-shrink shirts, NO SPIN 3 rinses
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 17 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of Cleanin
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 18 • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose. cover and remove it. Always keep a cloth nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by The dangers of freezing rotating it. If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. Turn off the water tap. Unscre
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 19 Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the “End” light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working. • 4 flashes = door open • 2 flashes = the water is not drained • 1 flash = there
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35.292.987….AW1201-1401.qxd 30/06/2005 19:08 Página 20 Symptom Possible causes The internal packing has not been removed. The machine vibrates when spinning The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture. The machine is not stable and level (check diagonally). The washing load is badly distributed in the drum. Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. The programme is still running. The door will not open Wate
