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132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
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132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 4 Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book.
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132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 6 Technical specifications DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth F 505 N 85 cm 60 cm 45 cm F 505 85 cm 60 cm 54 cm MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton Synthetics Delicates Woollens F 505 N 4.5 kg 1.5 kg 1.5 kg 1 kg F 505 4.5 kg 2 kg 2 kg 1 kg SPIN SPEED 500 rpm max.
132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 7 Unpacking Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 8 Water drainage Electrical connection The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall.
132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 9 This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The temperature selector dial will allow you to choose the most suitable temperature for your laundry. • The automatic cooling of the washing water from 90° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes from being deformed.
132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 10 Use Control panel F 505 N J 30˚- 60˚ K 30˚- 40˚ L 30˚- 40˚ H 30˚- 60˚ M N P B 60˚- 95˚ B 30˚- 60˚ C 30˚- 40˚ A 60˚- 95˚ D F G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 8 Temperature selector dial 2 ON/OFF button Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Position = cold wash. By depressing this button the machine is switched on. By depressing it again the machine is switched off.
5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 11 Washing hints Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: Sorting the laundry bathrobe Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures 95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) 60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....
132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 12 Quantity of detergent to be used Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach. The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.
5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 13 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max.
132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 14 Operating sequence 4. Select the desired option(s) Depress one or more buttons, depending on the selected programme. Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door.
5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 15 ENGLISH 132998681•GB.qxd 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. The mains on light goes out. If you have selected a programme which ends with the water of the last rinse left in the tub (button depressed), drain the water before opening the door. Wait one or two minutes before opening the door to give the electric locking mechanism time to release it. Depress the ON/OFF button again to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry.
132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 16 Programme table Washing programmes for cotton and linen Max. load: 4.5 kg (F 505 N) 4.5 kg (F 505) Progr. A B B C D Rinses F Softeners G Spin Temp.
132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 17 Washing programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Max. load: 1.5 kg, wool 1 kg ( F 505 N) 2 kg, wool 1 kg (F 505) Progr. H Temp.
132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 18 Maintenance Bodywork Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning. Clean the outside of the machine with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork.
5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 19 Water inlet filter Frost precautions If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: Turn off the water tap. • Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. • Place the end of the drain hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor.
132998681•GB.qxd 5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 20 Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself. Problem Possible cause • The machine does not start up: • The door is not firmly closed. • The machine is not plugged in or there is no power at the socket. • The main fuse has blown. • The programme selector dial is not positioned correctly and the ON/OFF button has not been depressed. • The machine does not fill: • The water tap is closed. • The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
5-04-2001 10:45 Pagina 21 Problem Possible cause • Water is not visible in the machine: • The machine, which is the result of modern technology, runs in a very economical way with low water consumption. Performance is nevertheless excellent. If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. P0042 21 ENGLISH 132998681•GB.
