Conditions of use Parts of the washing machine Saving water and energy The difference between the Deep Rinse and Eco Rinse options Control panel About your washing machine Sort your washing into separate wash loads Check your clothes to avoid damage Pre-treatment sprays and stain removers Load the washing machine Add the detergent...
SECTION A: Knowing your washing machine CONDITIONS OF USE This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - Farm Houses. - By clients in serviced apartments, holiday apartments and other residential type environments. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. PARTS OF THE WASHING MACHINE This booklet talks about different parts of your washing machine.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DEEP RINSE AND ECO RINSE OPTIONS. (See page 13 for rinse option instructions) Eco Rinse Option When Eco rinse is used, rinse water is sprayed into the wash bowl in pulses. After each pulse the wash bowl will spin to remove detergent laden water from the clothes.
ABOUT YOUR WASHING MACHINE Out of Balance Interruption The washing machine can stop during the spin stage of a wash because of an out of balance condition. The display will show “ ” and you will hear a short beep every second. Out of balance during spin is caused by an uneven distribution of clothes in the wash bowl.
Follow the instructions in this section for the best washing results. Each load of washing should contain clothing which needs the same washing conditions. For example, you should not wash delicate clothes with very dirty work clothes. Some fabrics are lint collectors and can pick up lint, dirt and colour from other fabrics, which are lint producers.
ADD THE DETERGENT When using the washing machine for the first time, check that the dispenser is set for the type of detergent you will use. To do this, proceed as follows: Pull the dispenser drawer forward until it stops. clip flap up for powder Lift the front of the drawer up and forward to remove...
ADDING BLEACH Bleaching of clothes can help to remove stains, heavy soiling and to kill bacteria. Oxygen type - This is generally a powder type bleach. Mix the required quantity with water and pour down the hole in the top panel during the fill when there is some water in the wash bowl.
YOUR PROGRAM GUIDE Recommended Program Select this Program Rinse*** Water Level Temp. Soak Option To reset a program and to switch off the machine. **** For normally soiled cotton load at rated Regular Auto Warm No Soak Eco Rinse load capacity. Wash For synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, Cold Wash...
NOTE: Flood diagnostic is explained on page 19. You should refer to this if you have water pouring onto the floorThe display will show “ ” and you will hear rapid short beep continuously to remind you about this problem. CHOOSE THE WASH WATER TEMPERATURE For each wash program your washing machine automatically selects a suitable fill water temperature.
TO START THE WASH CYCLE / PROGRAM Press the Start/Hold To Pause touchpad. Start/Hold To Pause is used to Start, Stop and Continue the wash. If you have started your wash and you wish to stop it for some reason, press the Start/Hold To Pause touchpad and hold it for 1.2 seconds to enter pause mode MACHINE IN PAUSE MODE...
SECTION C: Features of your washing machine Additional features on your washing machine are described in this section. INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FEATURE The washing machine will give you information by using the control panel display and “beeping” function. Lights and “beeps” and what to do to continue Indicates the machine has gone out of balance Display will show “...
RINSE OPTION Pressing the “Rinse Option” touchpad allows you to change the rinse type. For most washes the machine automatically selects “Deep Rinse” for you. There are four rinses to choose from… Fast rinse, Eco rinse, Deep rinse and Extra rinse. Extra: Extra rinse, the machine fills twice, giving you two deep rinses.
Your washing machine will give you long and trouble-free service, if you follow the instructions in this sections. These instructions show you how to care for your washing machine. Rotate Selector knob to “Off” position. Turn off power switch. Switch off the electricity at the power point. Turn off the water taps.
CLEANING STAINS IN THE WASH BOWL Stains in the wash bowl can be caused by: metal objects such as bobby pins, dressmaking pins and nails. salt IMPORTANT: Check all pockets before loading clothes into your washing machine. Don’t leave wet clothing (especially swimwear) in the bowl for too long before you wash it.
Section E: Handy Washing Hints This section gives you some help in dealing with washing problems. Chemicals referred to on this page and page 20 are available from your local supermarket, hardware store or the chemist. YELLOWING OR GREYING CLOTHES Problem Possible causes What to do...
Treat stains as soon as possible. The longer they are the harder they are to remove. The following information may assist you in stain removal. CREAM and MILK...
SECTION F: Don’t call for service until you’ve checked these points IMPORTANT: If you call for service and there is nothing wrong with your washing machine, you will have to pay for the service call. You will have to pay even when your washing machine is under warranty. Before you call for service, check the points in the table below.
OTHER DIAGNOSTIC HELP AND A GUIDE FOR WHEN YOU SHOULD CALL FOR SERVICE If you are having a problem with your washing machine, make sure you have followed ALL of the instructions on page 18 in the “What to do” column before calling for service. Display Code Description Customer action (Summary)
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