QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE GB BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME: • • • IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IMPORTANT: REMOVE THE TRANSPORT SCREWS AND THE TRANSPORT BRACKET. First wash cycle without laundry: 1. Open the tap(s). 2. Close the drum flaps. 3. Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser compartment . 4. Close the lid. 5. Select a short wash programme and a low spin speed (see programme chart). 6. Switch on the appliance.
GB CONTENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 117 WASHING MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES PAGE 120 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT PAGE 121 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 121 TRANSPORT / HANDLING PAGE 121 PREPARING THE WASH PAGE 122 DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES PAGE 123 DYEING AND BLEACHING PAGE 123 STARCHING PAGE 123 REMOVING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP PAGE 124 DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER PAGE 124 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PAGE 125 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PAGE 127 AFTER-SALES SERVICE PAGE 128 116
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO UNPACK THE APPLIANCE 1. Cut and remove the shrink-wrap. 2. Remove the top protection and the protection corners. 3. Remove the bottom protection by tilting and turning the appliance on one rear bottom corner. 4. Open the lid by pulling at the handle. Remove the polystyrene cushion. HOW TO REMOVE THE TRANSPORT SCREWS AND THE TRANSPORT BRACKET The appliance is fitted with the transport screws and the transport bracket to prevent internal damage while being moved.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WATER SUPPLY • Water supply: cold water only • Tap: 3/4” threaded hose connection • Pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar). Should the appliance be installed in a room which is subject to extremely low temperatures, you need to empty water at the end of each wash programme. Please follow the instructions given in the chapter titled “Draining Residual Water” and disconnect the water inlet hose. WATER INLET HOSE(S) 1. Carefully screw the hose connection to the tap preferably by hand.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DRAIN HOSE • Drain hose connection to water outlet. 1. Unhook the drain hose from the right and left hose connection, see A in figure. Important: Do NOT loosen the drain hose connection from the clip on the right side, see B in figure, otherwise there is the risk of leakage (danger of scalding with hot water). 2. Fix the “U” bend supplied to the free end of the drain hose. 3. Fit the drain hose either to the siphon or hook it over the edge of a sink or bath tub with the “U” bend.
WASHING MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lid Detergent dispenser Drum flaps Pump and foreign body trap Mobility lever (depending on model) After-Sales Service sticker (behind the foreign body trap cover).
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT • • Packing The packing material is 100% recyclable as indicated by the recycling symbol. Appliance The appliance is built from recyclable materials. If you decide to scrap the appliance ensure you observe local waste disposal by-laws. Before scrapping, cut off the plug and the power cable so the appliance cannot be connected to the mains. • Environmental tips - If possible, always wash with a full load (depending on the programme) to save water and energy.
PREPARING THE WASH 1. Sort the laundry according to: • Type of fabric / Care label symbol Cottons, mixed fibres, synthetics, wool, handwashable textiles. • Colour Separate whites and coloured items. Wash new coloured items separately. • Size Wash items of different sizes in the same load to improve washing efficiency and distribute the load more evenly inside the drum. • Fabric delicacy Wash delicate articles separately: use a special programme for Pure New Wool , curtains and other delicates.
DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT DOSAGE The type of detergent depends on: • type of fabric (cottons, synthetics, delicate items, wool). You can use any make or type of detergent recommended for domestic washing machines. Note: Use only specific detergents for wool. • colour; • washing temperature; • degree and type of soiling.
REMOVING THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP WHEN SHOULD THE FOREIGN BODY TRAP BE EMPTIED? The appliance is provided with a self-cleaning pump. The foreign body trap keeps objects like buttons, coins, safety pins, etc. which have been left in the laundry. • Check the foreign body trap if the appliance is not draining properly or if it fails to perform spin cycles. • Check the foreign body trap regularly, two or three times a year and clean it if necessary. IMPORTANT: Make sure the water has cooled before draining. 8.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING APPLIANCE EXTERIOR AND CONTROL PANEL • • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not use abrasive products). Dry with a soft cloth. DOOR SEAL • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. DISPENSER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Push in the buttons on each side of the dispenser. 2. Pull the dispenser toward you and remove. A small quantity of water can remain in the soap dispenser. It is advisable to carry the dispenser in an upright position. 3. Wash the dispenser using running water.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING RECOVERING AN OBJECT THAT FALLS BETWEEN THE DRUM AND THE TUB If accidentally an object falls between the drum and the tub you can recover it thanks to a removable plastic lifter: 1. Unplug the appliance. 2. Remove the laundry from the drum. 3. Close the drum flaps and turn the drum to the opposite of the flaps. 4. Press the plastic tip while sliding the plastic lifter from left to right. The plastic lifter will fall into the drum. 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This appliance is equipped with safety functions which detect faults at an early stage and react appropriately. Often, however, the faults detected are small enough to be solved in a matter of minutes. The appliance will not start, no lamp lights up. Check whether: • the appliance is plugged in; • the wall socket is functioning correctly (use a table lamp or similar). The appliance will not start, but the pilot light is on.
AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: 1. Try to solve the problem (see “Troubleshooting Guide”). 2. Restart the programme to see if the fault is repeated. If after the above checks the appliance does not work properly, get in touch with the nearest After-Sales Service Centre.
