Instruction for Use

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME:

• IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION.

• REMOVE THE TRANSIT SCREWS AND TRANSIT BAR BEFORE USING THE

MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME.

• First wash cycle without laundry:

1. Open the tap.

2. Close the door.

3. Pour a little detergent (about 100ml) into the detergent compartment .

4. Select a short wash programme (see programme chart).

5. Switch on the appliance.

This will remove any water remaining in the machine from the manufacturer's test run.

ROUTINE WASHES:

1. Open the tap.

2. Sort the laundry according to fabric type and colour and load the machine.

3. Close the door.

4. Add detergent and any additives required.

5. Select the programme, temperature and special options (depending on model).

6. Switch on the appliance.

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Summary of content (13 pages)

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00004-gb.fm5 Page 15 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GB BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME: • IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION. • REMOVE THE TRANSIT SCREWS AND TRANSIT BAR BEFORE USING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME. • First wash cycle without laundry: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the tap. Close the door. Pour a little detergent (about 100 ml) into the detergent compartment . Select a short wash programme (see programme chart). Switch on the appliance.
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00004-gb.fm5 Page 17 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES 1. Worktop 2. Control panel 3. Detergent drawer 4. After-Sales Service sticker (inside door) 5. Door 6. Door handle - To open: pull handle - To lock: press the door firmly (the lock will click into place) 7. Filter (inside compartment door).
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00004-gb.fm5 Page 18 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM . INSTALLATION TRANSIT SCREWS The appliance is fitted with two transit screws and a transit bar to prevent internal damage while it is being moved. Before using the appliance the transit screws and transit bar MUST be removed. The appliance is fitted with two screws and a transit bar. 1. Remove the black screw (A) with a screwdriver. 2. Unscrew the screw (B) on the red transit bar with a screwdriver. 3.
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00004-gb.fm5 Page 19 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM INSTALLATION DRAIN HOSE • Drain hose connection to water outlet. 1. Unhook the drain hose from the left clip; see arrow (A). Important: Do NOT loosen the drain hose connection; see arrow (B), otherwise there is the risk of leakage (danger of scalding with hot water). 2. Fit the drain hose either to the siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink or bath tub with the “U” bend. Small hand basins are not suitable. 3. Minimum drain height: 60 cm.
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00004-gb.fm5 Page 20 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT • • Packing • Eco-tips The packaging is marked with the recycling symbol , signifying that it can be 100% recycled. - A full load (depending on the programme selected) gives the best energy and water consumption. - Laundry which is lightly to moderately soiled does not require a prewash. - Lightly soiled laundry should be washed at a low temperature or with a short programme.
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00004-gb.fm5 Page 21 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM SORTING THE WASH 1. Sort the load according to: • Fabric type / care label symbol Cotton, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool. • Colours Separate coloured and white articles. Wash new coloured articles separately. • Article size Washing articles of different sizes together improves wash efficiency and distributes the load better in the drum. • Fabric delicacy Wash delicates separately.
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00004-gb.fm5 Page 22 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT DETERGENT DOSAGES The type of detergent depends on: • the type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicates, wool); Note: Use only specific detergents for washing wool. • colour; • wash temperature; • degree and type of soiling. Do not exceed manufacturers’ recommended dosages as shown on the detergent package.
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00004-gb.fm5 Page 23 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. The drawer has three chambers. 2. Filling the detergent. • Programmes with pre- and main wash. • Main wash programme without prewash. • Add fabric softeners and conditioners no further than the “Max” mark. • Stain remover. • Water softener (water hardness class 4). • Starching.
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00004-gb.fm5 Page 24 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM LIQUID BLEACH (HYPOCHLORITE) Laundry with heavy stains may be PRE-BLEACHED in the machine prior to carrying out a normal wash programme. Proceed by diluting the bleach in approximately 1l water outside of the washing machine in a small container. For a machine with temperature selector: • Turn the programme selector to programme 4. • Turn the temperature selector to Min.
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00004-gb.fm5 Page 25 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER WHEN TO DRAIN RESIDUAL WATER • If the filter needs to be cleaned during a programme. Note: Make sure that the water has cooled before draining. Note: There can be up to 20 litres of water in the machine. • When transporting or moving the machine. • If there is danger of freezing in the installation room. In this case the machine and the hoses should be drained after every wash. 5. Wait until the flow stops.
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00004-gb.fm5 Page 26 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL • Clean using normal household detergent (do not use abrasive products). • Dry with a soft cloth. Do not use petrol or petroleum products to clean plastic parts. DETERGENT DRAWER 1. Disengage the drawer by pressing down the release lever and extract it. 2. Remove the inserts (the siphon from the softener compartment and the insert for liquid detergent). 3. Wash all the parts under running water.
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00004-gb.fm5 Page 27 Wednesday, May 10, 2000 3:35 PM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The appliance will not switch on. • Power plug properly inserted in mains socket? • Mains fuse OK? • Power failure? • Tap turned on? Is water coming through? • Door closed? • Programme selected? • Appliance switched on? No water or insufficient water supply. • Tap turned on completely? • Kink in water hose? • Water hose filter clogged? (See “Care and Maintenance”). • Water hose frozen up? Waste water not pumped out.