Instructions for Installation and Use 6kg Washing Machine Aquarius To the Installer: Before installation, fill in the product details on the back cover of this book. The information can be found on the rating plate. To the User: You must read these instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference.
Description GB Dispenser drawer Control panel (● Varies by Model) ● Please record the Model number and Serial number of your machine on the back cover of this book for future reference. - The Serial number can be found on the inside door trim. Interlocking door and release lever. Drainage hose Cold water inlet point and attached fill hose (blue connector) Mains cable Front adjustable feet Hooked end support Plumbing indicator line TWO transit fixings.
Contents WASHING MACHINE GB Description Description, 2 Installation, 4-7 Contents Unpacking Remove the transit fixings Location Levelling Water connection Drainage connection Electrical connection Before you start using your machine Installation Control Panel Features, 8 Aquarius Programmes and Option Modifiers, 9-13 Control Panel Features Starting a programme Programme table Wash labels and tips Option modifiers and special features Detergents, 14 Programmes and Option Modifiers Detergent dispe
Installation GB ! Read these instructions carefully: the following pages contain important information on installation and suggestions on how the appliance works. 4. Remove the polystyrene base. Unpacking 1. Using scissors, cut carefully along one corner post to remove the film. 2. Lift off the polystyrene top cap and remove the four corner posts. ! IMPORTANT check when unpacking your machine: ! This is a part of the polystyrene base and should have stayed intact when you removed the base.
Installation Remove the transit fixings 3. Hold, slide sideways and pull to remove. GB ! Situated one either side of the rear panel, BOTH transit bolts MUST be removed before use. Description IMPORTANT: Follow these instructions to remove the TWO transit fixings (see Description for location). Contents 4. For safety, insert one of the the plastic covers (supplied with your machine) over the hole. Installation Location of transit bolts. ! Repeat steps 1 to 4 to remove the second transit bolt.
Installation GB Levelling Your machine will be noisy if the two front feet are not adjusted so that the machine stands firm and level. ! The machine must be levelled from side to side and from front to back. 1. Move your machine into its final location, taking care not to trap or kink the hoses. 2. Turn one or both front feet anti-clockwise by hand until the feet cannot be turned any more.
Installation ! Although you may need to move the hooked end support along the grey drainage hose, DO NOT remove it. Before plugging the appliance into the mains socket, make sure that: ● the socket is earthed and in compliance with the applicable law. ● the socket is able to sustain the appliances maximum power load indicated in the Technical Details table (see page 17). ● the supply voltage is included within the values indicated in the Technical Details table (see page 17).
Control Panel Features GB Aquarius control panel *Note: Depending on the model purchased, your washing machine control panel may differ from the one shown below and have: no variable dial, or only one variable dial either the Variable Temperature or the Variable Spin Speed dial.
Starting a Programme Starting a typical wash programme 4. Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. 9. During the programme, the status indicator lights will show you what stage in the programme the machine has reached (wash, rinse, spin). 10. A short time after the programme has finished the ‘Door Locked’ indicator will go out and you can open the machine door. Detergents and Laundry Care and Maintenance 6.
This partial programme completes two full rinses and then a slow spin. This partial programme completes the maximum speed final spin. This partial programme completes the intermediate speed final spin. This partial programme ensures the appliance is emptied of water.
Option Modifiers and Special Features Option modifiers GB ● Mini Load: Use this option for smaller loads less than the capacity listed for the material and programme type (see Programmes Table). This option reduces water consumption and washing time, saving energy when washing smaller loads. ● Extra Rinse: Provides a full extra rinse to ensure the maximum possible detergent removal, particularly useful for people with sensitive skin.
Option Modifiers and Special Features GB Special features ! Not all special features can be used on all programmes - (see Programme Table for option availability). ● Fast Wash: The Fast Wash programmes are designed for lightly soiled loads delivering quick results for smaller loads, using less energy. For loads with stains or increased soil levels which require deeper cleaning, use the standard or intensive wash cycles.
Option Modifiers and Special Features Automatic features GB Description Unbalanced load detection The machine has an inbuilt feature to prevent it from spinning too fast with an unbalanced load. Contents When an unbalanced load is detected, the machine will attempt to redistribute the load in order to balance it evenly to achieve full spin speed. If this is not possible and an unbalanced load remains the spin speed will be reduced, depending on the amount of unbalance detected.
Detergents and Laundry GB Washcare Tips Detergent dispenser ! Do not put any items into the drawer, other than detergents designed to be released from the drawer, as they may cause damage or blockage. ● Grate Drawer release catch Pre-wash detergent compartment. Maximum: 200ml powder or 100ml liquid ● Main wash detergent compartment. Maximum: 400ml powder or 200ml liquid Fabric conditioner compartment.
Care and maintenance Changing the plug Cleaning Brown (Live) wire to terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured red. Cord clamp ! If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type, then the cut-off plug must be disposed of safely. DO NOT leave it where it can be inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard. ! The power supply cord should be checked periodically and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this machine and fitted only by authorised technicians (see Service).
Precautions and advice GB General safety ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Unplug your appliance when cleaning it and during all maintenance operations. This machine should only be used by adults and in accordance with the instructions. Do not overload or underload the machine. In addition to reducing the quality of the wash, this may also damage your laundry and the machine. Do not pull on the power supply cable to unplug the appliance from the electricity socket. Pull the plug out.
Precautions and advice Safety advice ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Electric connections Voltage 220/240 50Hz Max absorbed power 1700W-2100W Water connections Maximum pressure 1 MPa (10 bar) Minimum pressure 0.05 MPa (0.
Something Wrong? - Troubleshooting If your machine seems not to be working, GO through the following troubleshooting suggestions BEFORE you call your Service Centre (see Service). GB Section 1: All Aquarius Models - General Troubleshooting Problem: The machine won’t start: (Nothing lights up on the control panel). Possible causes / Solution: ● ● ● ● ● ● Lights illuminate on the control panel but the wash cycle will not start. ● ● ● The machine fails to fill with water.
Something Wrong? - Troubleshooting The machine makes a noise or vibrates too much during the spin cycle. ● ● ● Not all the detergent has been flushed out of the dispenser drawer. ● ● ● ● Detergents and Laundry The dispenser drawer will not close properly or is collecting water. Check the cold water supply tap is turned on sufficiently (see Installation).
Service 1 9 5 0 5 7 7 1 7. 0 0 06/2006 - SIMLEX . Four Ashes, Wolverhampton GB Before calling the Service Centre: ● ● Spare Parts Use the troubleshooting guide to see if you can solve the problem yourself (see Troubleshooting). If not, turn off the machine and call the Service Centre closest to you. ! You will be charged for a service engineers visit if a problem with your machine is caused by incorrect installation or misuse. This is a complex machine.