CONTENTS Basic Information..................3 Notes on Safety......................4 Installing the Washing Machine..................6 Understanding the symbols on clothes labels..............8 Description of control panel................9 Using the appliance................11 Table of programmes................12 Troubleshooting..................14 Maintenance and Cleaning..................15 Practical Hints on Washing................16 S p e c i f i c a t i o n ................. 1 9 Service and Warranty..................19 Technical Description................20 In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC and Polish legislation regarding...
BASIC INFORMATION From today, washing will be easier than ever before. The Amica washing machine combines exceptional ease of use with excellent effectiveness. Once you have read the instructions, operating the washing machine will not be a problem. Before being packed and leaving the factory, the safety and functions of this washing machine were carefully tested.
NOTES ON SAFETY Cleaning agents Use only those cleaning and purifying agents which are designed for automatic washing machines, particularly on the COTTON 90°C setting. Do not use any agents containing solvents, as these may damage certain parts of the machine, or cause them to emit poisonous gases. There is also a risk of ignition and explosion.
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NOTES ON SAFETY Checking stability Once the washing machine is in position and levelled, it must be checked to ensure it is standing stably on all four legs. This is checked by pressing down each corner in turn and seeing if the machine moves. Safe, long-term and reliable operation of the washing machine depends on it being correctly positioned and level.
INSTALLING THE MACHINE I. Remove the transport protection (keep the blocking bolts for future use, e.g. when moving house). Unscrew the 4 blocking bolts with a Stop up the holes with the stoppers spanner. included in the bag of accessories. Remove the rubber and plastic transport brackets from the sockets along with the washers and bolts.
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INSTALLING THE MACHINE III. Connecting the water supply Use the new hoses sup- plied with the machine. Do not re-use hoses. A supply hose with seals is inside the drum of the machine. Water pressure min 0.1 MPa(1 bar), max 0.8 MPa (8 bar). Supply the machine with cold water after connecting, make sure the hose is not twisted after connecting the hose and the valve, check they are sealed tight...
UNDERSTANDING THE SYMBOLS ON CLOTHES LABELS I. Washing boiling normal normal DO NOT temp 60 temp 40 wash! temp. 90 delicate handwash II. Chemical cleaning petrol DO NOT solvents except TRI only dry clean! III. Spin dryer DO NOT normal high dry! IV.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL 1. Programme selector knob Choose the appropriate wash programme as required, depending on the degree of dirt, and type and amount of laundry loaded, which ensures better results and more effective washing. Once the cleaning programme is started, turning the programme selector knob to another position it does not change the previously selected programme.
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL This mode is useful in the case of washing lightly soiled clothes. It helps save energy and water. Reducing the amount of detergent is also recommended. Intensive mode is useful when washing heavily soiled clothes. Washing time is increased in order to improve washing effects.
USING THE APPLIANCE I. Programme selection 1. Set the programme selector knob to the desired programme (see the table further on). 2. Change spin speed or activate available additional functions to modify the programme to your individual needs. 3. Press the [Start/ Pause] button. II.
TROUBLESHOOTING The fault indicator lights The washing machine has a system of error Codes, which helps to locate minor operating faults and identify their cause. The error is indicated by LED indicators on the panel [Wash, Rinse, Spin]. In addition to error indication the washing machine beeps and pauses opera- tion.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Never clean the product’s casing or plastic parts using solvents or strong, abrasive cleaning agents (e.g. washing powders or creams)! Only use delicate liquid cleaning agents and soft cloths. Do not use sponges. I. Cleaning the pump filter Clean the pump filter every 20 washes or so.
PRACTICAL ADVICE REGARDING WASHING I.Cleaning and Cleaning agents purifying agents Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour the cleaning agent into the drawer chamber marked Pour the pre-wash cleaning agent into the drawer chamber marked Fabric softeners added to the rinse Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Pour the fabric softener into the drawer chamber marked Do not exceed the maximum level marked on the container chamber.
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PRACTICAL ADVICE REGARDING WASHING V. Water hardness Hard water causes stone sediment to form. Information about water hardness is available from the nearest water works. It is advised that water softeners are used for every wash. Power outage or unplugging the machine does not cancel the VI.
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PRACTICAL ADVICE REGARDING WASHING The washing machine is equipped with an interlock which prevents IX. Door the door from being opened during washing. Once a washing cycle interlock is complete, the door interlock is automatically released. In order to open the door during the wash program, press PAUSE button and wait about 2 minutes to unlock the door.
SPECIFICATION -Type AWE512L -Rated voltage 230V / ~50Hz. -Rated power 2100 W -Overcurrent protection -Drum capacity max 5 kg -Water pressure min 0,1 MPa (1 bar) max 0,8 MPa (8 bar) -Dimensions/Height/Breadth/ Depth 850 / 595 / 470 [mm] -Weight 60 kg -Meets the requirements of EU legislation, PN-EN 60456.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (in accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of the Economy of 20 May 2005 on the requirements for technical documentation, labelling, specification and label templates for appliances) AWE 512L TYPE Energy efficiency class 1) 2) Power consumption [kWh/cycle] 0,85 Washing efficiency class 1) 2)
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