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Washing Machine
We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years.
This washing machine was designed for home
use.
It meets all the requirements of modern washing:
it is economical, it uses less water, less energy
and washing agent.
Before Use ...................................................... 52
Tips for Energy Savings
Important....................................................... 53
Removing the Transport Brackets .............. 54
Placing and Installation................................ 55
Connection to the Water Supply
Water Outlet
Connection to Power Supply
The Door ........................................................ 56
Direction of Opening the Door
Preparing the Laundry................................. 57
Type of Fabrics
Colour Fastness
Degree of Soil
Loading
Washing Agents and How Much to Use...... 58
Dispenser
Fabric Conditioner and Starching Agent
Liquid Washing Agents
Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance.
Washing.......................................................... 60
Control Light
Programme Selection Knob
Temperature Selection Knob
Spinning-OFF Knob
Pump Stop Pushbutton
Extra Rinsing Switch
Higher water level pushbutton
Half Programme Switch
Cold Wash - Switch
ON/OFF switch
Prepare your machine for washing
After Washing
Table of Washing Programmes - Cold Water
Table of Washing Programmes - Hot/cold
Water
Cleaning and Maintenance........................... 64
Housing
Interior of the drum
Dispenser
Wire Net in the Inlet Hose
Door Gasket
Filter
Trouble Shooting Guide................................ 66
Instructions for Use
51
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Page 1: Washing Machine
Washing Machine Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years. This washing machine was designed for home use. It meets all the requirements of modern washing: it is economical, it uses less water, less energy and washing agent. -
Page 2: Before Use
Before Use This instruction manual was prepared for the user of the washing machine. Read the manual carefully and get to know your washing machine so that you will know how to use it safely and correctly. This instruction manual was prepared for various models of washing machine, and they vary in function and design. - Page 3 Important Before putting the machine into use, don't forget to remove the transport brackets. Switching on a blocked machine may damage the machine. Our guarantee does not cover such damage. Before switching the machine on, check that the transport brackets has been removed. Don't place the appliance in a room where the temperature may fall bellow 0 C, causing individual parts of the machine to freeze and...
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Page 4: Removing The Transport Brackets
Removing the Transport Brackets The washing assembly is blocked with two metal rods which protect the machine during transport (fig.1). Undo the screws on the rear wall (fig. 2). Remove the squares, rotate them 180 use them to pull out the rods (fig. 3). Disengaged parts may remain at the bottom since they do not obstruct the operation of the machine (4 rubber hoses and 4 paper spools). -
Page 5: Placing And Installation
The elbow connection of the inlet hose is fixed to the coupling on the rear wall of the appliance. Insert a rubber washer with a net (filter) into a nut on the other end of the hose, and fix the hose to a tap. -
Page 6: Connection To Power Supply
Connection to Power Supply Connect the appliance to the power supply with a cable cord. The wall socket should be equipped with an earth contact (safety socket). Fixed connection should be carried out by an expert. Rated voltage, frequency and other data are listed on the rating plate of the machine. -
Page 7: Preparing The Laundry
Preparing the Laundry Sort the laundry before washing according to the type, quality, colour and soil degree of the laundry. Type of Fabrics Most clothes nowadays have labels describing the type of fabric they are made of, the kind of recommended wash, and the recommended washing temperature. -
Page 8: Washing Agents And How Much To Use
Washing Agents and How Much to Use Use only washing powder for machine washing. Use special washing agents for delicate and woollen fabrics. This washing machine was designed for washing powder as well as for liquid detergent. As to the quantity of the washing agent, refer to the manufacturer's recommendation. - Page 9 Liquid Washing Agents (for some models only) If the washing machine is equipped with partition plate, the middle section may also be used for liquid washing agents. Lift the partition plate when using washing powders and push it in when using liquid detergent.
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Page 10: Control Light
Washing Before washing, select the washing programme and prepare the machine for washing. The control panel incorporates various switches pushbuttons programmes, a control light, and a dispenser. This instruction manual was prepared for various models of washing machine. You may therefore find in it descriptions of some functions that your appliance doesn't have. - Page 11 Spinning-OFF Knob Switch the spinning-OFF knob, if you want either: to switch off the spin cycle on all the programmes for delicates and woolens; the programmes for delicates to rinse without spinning and with short end spin cycle (2 minutes). Pump Stop Pushbutton Use this switch for all programmes, except for programmes for woolens, if you want...
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Page 12: After Washing
Prepare your machine for washing Select laundry and load a suitable amount. Close the door (push it towards the machine). Fill the dispenser (in the correct sections). Check water inlet and outlet. Choose the right programme. If your machine is equipped with switches, use them, as appropriate. - Page 13 Table of Washing Programmes - Cold Water Washing Programme temperature ( C) Type of fabric, laundry NON-DELICATES (cotton, linen) Whites/Coloureds Coloureds Rinse Conditioner, spin dry DELICATES (surface finished cotton, mixture of cotton with synthetics) Delicates (surface finished), Fine delicates Rinse Conditioner, short spin WOOLEN (non-shrinkable, mixtures of wool with synthetics, silk)
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Page 14: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance Warning: - Before cleaning disconnect the machine from mains supply. - There is a danger of burning when hot water is in the machine. Wait until it cools. Housing Clean the housing of your washing machine with a soft cloth and mild detergent. - Page 15 Filter Filter is located under the cap at the bottom of the machine. If you use the machine correctly, there is no need to clean the filter. You have to open and clean the filter when solid objects trap in it and obstruct the outlet. (The laundry is not rinsed enough, still wet, water is not pumped out of the machine).
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Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide
Trouble Shooting Guide The user can come across troubles appearing during the operation of the appliance. We are listing some of troubles, which in most cases Problem: The machine doesn't operate (the control lamp is off). Water is not pumped into the machine. The machine jumps during operation.