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User
manual
Washing
Machine
AW1202W
AW1402W
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 2 Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document. The user manual should be passed on to any future owner of the appliance. The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concernin
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 3 Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure ● Always unplug the appliance and turn off the the correct use, before installing and first water supply after use, clean and using the appliance, read this user manual maintenance. carefully, including its hints and warnings. ● Under no circumstances should you attempt To avoid unnecessary mistakes and to repair the machine yourself. Repairs accidents, it is important to ensur
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 4 Use Child safety ● This appliance is designed for domestic use. ● This washing machine is not intended for It must not be used for purposes other than use by young children or infirm persons those for which it was designed. without supervision. ● Only wash fabrics which are designed to be ● Young children should be supervised to machine washed. Follow the instructions on ensure that they do not play with the each garment label. appliance.
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 5 Description of the appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle 4 Drain pump 5 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Wash Fabric Softener 5
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 6 Control panel and functions ● The programme selector dial allows to select a Programme selector dial and programme and/or to switch the machine on/off. It can be 1 On/Off switch turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. The light Start/Pause starts to flash. ● The programme selector temperature allows to select a Programme selector temperature 2 temperature of washing for each kind of clothes. ● Press the Spin button repeatedly to change th
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 7 Programme table Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme White cotton (heavy Main wash at 90º - Cold Spin red. Cottons soiled cotton items): e.g. 3 rinses Prewash, 90° sheets, tablecloths, Long spin Super Quick household linen, towels. White and fast coloured cotton Main wash at 40º - 60º Spin red. Economic (normally soiled cotton 3 rinses items): sheets, household Prewash Long spin linen, underwear, Mai
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 8 Programme table Programme/ Description of Type of laundry Options Temperature programme Programme for wool Main wash at 40º - Cold «Pure new wool, non- Wool 3 rinses Spin red., shrink, machine Short spin washable» label. Main wash at Special programme for 40º - Cold Handwash Spin red., hand washing fabrics 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 40º Special programme for Rinse Hold, Jeans 3 rinses jeans Easy Iron Short spin Main wash at 40º
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 9 Programme information Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand Wool and washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the «hand washing» care Handwash symbol . Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to Easy Iron avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses. With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 10 Washing hints Sorting the laundry Maximum loads Follow the wash code symbols on each Recommended loads are indicated in the garment label and the manufacturer’s washing programme charts. instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, General rules: coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Temperatures Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 11 Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain etc.), the colour, washing temperature and remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and degree of soiling. dab the stain; treat several times. All commonly available washing machine Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, detergents may be used in this appliance: lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the ● powder detergents for all types of fabric, stain with the fingertips and a cotton
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 12 Quantity of detergent to be used Degrees of water hardness The type and quantity of detergent will depend Degrees on the type of fabric, load size, degree of Level Characteristic German French soiling and hardness of the water used. °dH °T.H. Water hardness is classified in so-called «degrees» of hardness. Information on 1 soft 0-7 0-15 hardness of the water in your area can be 2 medium 8-14 16-25 obtained from the relevant water supply 3
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 13 Operating sequence 1. Load the laundry IMPORTANT! Open the door by If you turn the programme selector dial to carefully pulling the another programme when the machine is door handle outwards. working, the red Start/Pause pilot light will Place the laundry in the flash 3 times to indicate a wrong selection. The drum, one item at a machine will not perform the new selected time, shaking them out programme. as much as possible. Close the door
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 14 Operating sequence 6. Select the Extra Rinse option 5. Select Prewash, Intensive, Super Quick option This button can be selected with all Press the «Options» programmes except the button repeatedly, to Wool and Handwash select only one of the programmes. The available options. The machine performs some relevant light will light additional rinses. up. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where t
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 15 Operating sequence Altering an option or a running programme At the end of the programme It is possible to change any option before the The machine stops automatically. The programme carries it out. Before you make any Start/Pause and «wash» lights go off and the change, you must pause the washing machine «end» phase light illuminates. The door can be by pressing the Start/Pause button. opened (the Door light is off). Changing a running pr
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 16 Care and cleaning IMPORTANT! Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out You must DISCONNECT the appliance from under a tap, to remove any traces of the electricity supply, before you can carry out accumulated powder. any cleaning or maintenance work. Cleaning the drawer recess Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is Having removed the a good idea to periodically use a water drawer
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 17 The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. ● Turn off the water tap. ● Unscrew the inlet hose. ● Place the end of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. ● Remove any objects from the pump impeller ● Screw the water inlet hose back on. by rotating it. ● When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature ● Scr
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 18 Something not working IMPORTANT! 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 Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause but
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 19 Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Red Start/ Pause pilot light flashes) • Check the drain hose connection. The drain pump is clogged. (Red Start/Pause pilot light flashes) The machine does not empty and/or • Clean the drain pump. does not spin: The option has been selected. • Select the Drain or Spin programmes The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry. Too mu
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126.2942.02…AW1202-AW1402.qxd 25/4/08 12:52 Página 20 Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. The door will not open: • Wait about 2 minute. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance. The support feet have not been adjusted. • Check the correct levell
