A\ Important Safety Information It is most £ that this instruction book showed 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 Mow the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings, These information has been provided in the interest of safety.
i Your New Washing Machine Your new washing machine, meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. ®» Automatic cooling of the wash water to 60°C before draining, with the 90°C programmer. This reduces thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent any creasing. = The special wool programmer with its new delicate wash system treats your woolens with extreme gentleness.
Contents For the User Important Safety Information Your New Washing Machine Description of the Appliance The Control Panel Operating sequence Washing 4.
Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programmer glide 3 “Mains-on” light 4 “Options” buttons § Program selector dial & ON/OFF switch 6 Door opening handle 7 Filter 8 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer W Rewash Ufl Main Wash % Fabric softener
The Control Panel 208 AR I Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programmer Guide 3 Mains-on light This light illuminates when the appliance is operating. 4 Rinse hold button O Press this button 1o make the machine stop with water in the drum after the synthetic or delicate wash cycles. This prevents any creasing which may take place if the clothes are left damp in the drum.
Operating Sequence Before your first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub, Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine. WASHING 4.5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 90°C Suppose you have 4.5 kg of heavily soiled laundry to wash. It is white cotton and is suitable for high temperature washing I. Load the laundry Open the door.
5. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: ® the appliance is plugged in = the water supply taps are turned on ® the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Pull the programmer selector dial outwards "The operating pilot light will illuminate and the machine will start operating 6. At the end of the programmer The machine stops automatically and the mains-on light goes out. The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 3 minutes after the end of the programmer.
WASHING 2 KG OF MIXED FABRICS AT 50 °C Suppose you have 2 kg of MIXED FABRICS to wash. They are rather delicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature, I. Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking out as much as possible. Close the door. 2. Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment 3.
5. Select the required programmer Turn the programmer selector dial CLOCKWISE to the required programmer 6. Start the machine Before starting up the machine check that: & the appliance is plugged in ™ the water supply taps are turned on ® the door and the detergent dispenser drawer are closed. Pull the programmer selector dial outwards The mains-on fight will illuminate and the machine will start operating 7. At the end of the programmer The machine stops automatically and the mats-on light goes out.
Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance. The average weights of the most common items are listed below as a guide: 1000g =1 kg Sheet TOO-1000 ¢ case o o 100-200 g Tablecloth o 400-500 ¢ Serviette . 50-100 g Tea towel o Linen hand towel 100-150 ¢ Toweling hand towel 150250 g Toweling bath towel T 700-1000 g 1000-1500 g T 200300 g Apron ) M ™ Load the laundry Loosely alternating large items with small ones.
Which detergent to use. To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines. . To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colors or delicate.
And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms., Whether you choose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is down to personal choice. Traditional Powders Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.
Wash Care Symbols ‘Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labeling code is in line with care labeling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programmer on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL WASH ACTION FABRIC Normal {Maximum) ‘White Cotton or Linen without Special Finishes g & Normal (Maximum) Cotton, Linen or Viscose without Special Finishes Co lour fast at 60°C.
Washing Programmed Programmed for cotton and linen | Degree of soil and type| Programmer dial s Possible| Max. Wash programmer of laundry position Description options | load White cotton, for . . example heavy soiled A ¢ [sloe Whitewater | work garments, sheets, 4 ri;156§ . 4.5kg household finding, Lon a i 4t 800 oM underwear, towels. S P ™ Whites B we 45k &g sheets and household Long spin at 800 rpm nine. Whig White cotton economy, Wash at 60°C test for example lightly soiled sa it .
Washing Programmed Programmed for synthetics, delicate and wool Degree of soil and type | Programmer dial P Possible| Max. Wash programmer of laundry position Description options | load Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, H Wash at 50°C Mixed Fabrics colored garments, non rinses |w] Zkg shrink shirts, blouses. Short spin at 600 rpm {Normally soiled) y Farsi Synthetic or mixed Wash at 40°C Mixed Tics fabrics, underwear, o " » H+E) +Economy colored garments, non Short spin at 600 rom 8 shrink shirts.
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply Descaling The water we normally use contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically run a high temperature wash with detergent or use a descale in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. After each wash Leave the door open for a while.
Cleaning the filter The water drain filter A clean filter is important for the correct functioning of the machine, and should therefore be cleaned after every washing programmer. ! Open the filter door and place a container underneath to catch any spillage. If the filter is blocked and the machine i3 unable w drain you will need to drain the water manually from the machine at this stage. To do this, unhook the drain hose from the standpipe or sink. and hold the end of the hose over a bowl on the floor.
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 Gaussian Service Force Center, please carry out the checks listed below. Important:If you call out an engineer to a fault if listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee.
Possible causes . Symptom The door will not open L] The programmer is still mining. The door lock has not yet released The warier level in the drum is too high or the machine is heating, Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum.
Peace of Mind for Twelve Months Gaussian standard guarantee conditions This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other feral rights, We, Gaussian, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this GAUSSIAN appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we our option, repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labor, materials or carriage on condition that: ® The appliance has been installed correctly and used on
Installation Instructions -t is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt 1o modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified ¢electrician or competent person. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person.
Unpacking A Al transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use in case the appliance has to be transported again. ® Unscrew and remove the three rear transit bolts (using a spanner). W Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that the hoses are not squashed. We suggest a polystyrene angle bracket from the packing is placed on the flora before tilting it back to avoid the hoses being squashed.
Positioning Your new Gaussian washing machine has been designed to be permanently plumbed in o your home’s water supply and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it may be connected to suitable existing taps, with the drain hose discharging into the sink. The appliance has two inlet hoses, hot and cold, with female 3/4” BSP thread connectors.
Water drainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home's water supply and drainage system. The appliance drain hose should hook {use the plastic “U-piece” supplied) into a standpipe with an internal diameter of approximately 38mm (see diagram) thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe. ‘When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the curve in the hose end is no more than 90cm (354" and no less than 60cm above floor level.
Leveling Level the washing machine by lessening or tightening the feet. Once in the right position fix the feet by pushing the nuts against the base of the case Accurate leveling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. After leveling the machine, secure the feet by tightening the ring nuts with the aid of a screwdriver. Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a wooden floor. Sprung wooden floors are particularly vibration.
Electrical connections Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician.or competent person WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE A EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate(the plate is stocked to the rear of the appliance. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted.