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132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 60 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.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 61 Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation • Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 62 Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol recyclable. This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. are >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene Machine >PP<=polypropylene Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 63 Installation 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.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 64 Important! Any extension applied to the drainage hose should not be longer than 200 cm and its diameter must not be smaller than that of the original hose. Use a suitable fitting for the connection. Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 65 Your new washing machine This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The programme selector dial combines the function of programme and temperature selection, making it easier to set the programme. • The programme progress display shows the programme steps selected and the programme phase which is running.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 66 Use Programme Option buttons 2 “ QUICK” button Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, the pilot lights flash for about 2 seconds.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 67 6 Programme progress display 7 Programme selector dial By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. The selector is divided into 5 sections: • Cotton • Synthetic After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 68 Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Washing hints Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Sorting the laundry Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. 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. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 69 Quantity of detergent to be used Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 70 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 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max.
2995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 71 Operating sequence The lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on. Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 72 9. Cancelling a programme 11. At the end of the programme Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme. The machine stops automatically. If the anti-crease option has been selected, the END and DOOR lights remain lit to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door. To do this turn the programme selector dial to “O” and then to programme (drain) or (spin).
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132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 74 Programme table SPECIAL PROGRAMMES Rinses Drain Spin O Reset/Off Programme Programme description Additional functions 3 rinses with liquid For rinsing additive, if required hand washed Short spin at max. items speed For emptying out the water of the last rinse of Water draining programmes with option Separate spin for cotton, synthetics, Short spin at max.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 75 Maintenance 1. 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. 2.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 76 • Place a bowl on the floor to collect any spillage. 7. Frost precautions • Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the bowl and remove its cap. • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: • Remove the plug from the socket. • Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 77 Something not working? Problems which you can resolve yourself, before calling the After Sales Service. During machine operation it is possible that the END light starts to flash: 4 flashes= the door has not been closed 2 flashes= the machine does not empty 1 flash= the machine does not fill. On models with buzzer an acoustic signal will be sound. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme.
132995930GB.qxd 29-03-2002 10:09 Pagina 78 Problem Possible cause • The door will not open: • The programme is still running, the drum is turning. • The door lock has not been released. • The water level is above the bottom edge of the door. • 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.
