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Dear customer, Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all the instructions in this user's manual.
CONTENTS PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION ....................2 Important safety instructions ..............................2 General safety information................................2 Recommendations ..................................3 PART 2: INSTALLATION ............................ 4 Removal of the transportation screws ............................4 Levelling the washing machine ..............................4 Electrical connection ..................................5 ...
PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION Important safety instructions Read carefully and store for future use. The safety of this appliance complies with industry norms and meets legal appliance safety requirements. However, as manufacturers, we consider it our duty to provide you with the following safety instructions. ...
Never open the detergent drawer while washing. Never attempt to open the washing machine door while washing. Because the washing machine can become very hot during operation, do not touch the hose during the draining or fi lling process. ...
PART 2: INSTALLATION Carefully read the entire user's manual before putting your washing machine into operation and store it in a safe place for future reference. Removal of the transportation screws You must remove the transportation screws located in the back part of the washing machine before putting it into operation.
Electrical connection Technical specifi cations of your washing machine: 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz. A special grounding plug is attached to the power cord of your washing machine. This plug must be fully inserted into a grounded power socket (with 10 A). The fuse or circuit breaker to which the washing machine is connected should be 10 A.
Water drain connection Check that the supply hoses are not bent, twisted, cracked or excessively stretched. The drain hose should be installed at a height of min. 60 cm and max. 100 cm above the ground. The end of the drain hose may be inserted directly into the drain opening or to a special end fi tting attached to the drain of the wash basin.
Control panel Drawer for washing detergents Program selection dial Display Washing detergent drawer Liquid washing detergent adapter Main washing compartment Fabric softener compartment Prewash compartment Washing detergent dosage measure Close up of powder measurement If you are going to use a liquid washing detergent, it is necessary to use a special liquid detergent adapter. (You will fi nd it in the washing machine's accessories.) You can use liquid detergents for all washing programs without a prewash.
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Main washing compartment Into this part of the drawer, place only washing detergent (liquid or powder), lime scale remover, etc. When using a liquid washing detergent use the special adapter. You will fi nd it in the washing machine's accessories. Fabric softener compartment In this part, only use fabric softener (we recommend that you use the amount and type of fabric softener according to the instructions of the manufacturers of the fabric softener and the laundry).
Program selection dial Rychlý Jemné Using the program selection dial, select a program, in which you wish to wash your laundry. The program selection may be done by turning the program selection dial in both directions. When making settings, ensure that the symbol on the program selection dial exactly matches your selected washing program.
Display Display Wash Rinse Additional Spin functions indicator light Start/Pause button Additional functions 1 button Delayed start button The display shows the set time of the delayed start, the spinning speed, selected additional functions and the status of the current program ( prewash / washing cycle / rinsing / spinning).
PART 4: WASHING LAUNDRY Connect the washing machine to a power socket. Open the water inlet. First wash cycle There may be some water left over inside the washing machine from the factory tests. We therefore recommend to perform the fi rst wash without laundry so as to drain this water; put half a measure of standard detergent into compartment 2, which is used for washing detergents and select the program for cotton at 90 °C.
Operating the washing machine Placing laundry into the washing machine Open the door of the washing machine. Check that there are no foreign objects, laundry or animals in the drum. The drum could contain laundry from the previous wash. Remove the laundry from the washing machine. ...
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Half load detection system The washing machine is equipped with a system that detects a half drum load. If you place half the maximum laundry load or even less into the drum, the washing machine will automatically identify this fact and shorten the washing cycle, thus lowering water and power consumption.
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Cold wash (depending on the model) This function makes it possible to wash laundry in cold water. Press the button for the cold wash additional function and the indicator light next to the symbol will turn on. Quick wash (depending on the model) Selecting this function makes it possible to shorten the washing program time, thus reducing water and energy consumption.
Child Safety Lock The child safety lock function serves to block the washing machine controls and prevent an unauthorised change to the program or the washing machine's settings. Press the delayed start and additional functions buttons for approximately 3 seconds. The indicator light of the child safety lock will be lit.
PART 5: PROGRAM TABLE Max. amount Program Temperature Compartment Duration Laundry description of dry laundry Heavily soiled cotton, linen laundry Bavlna 90° 90 °C 5.0 kg 190 min (underwear, table cloths, towels (Cotton 90°) (max. 2,5 kg), bed linen, etc.) Bavlna Soiled cotton, linen laundry předpírka 60 °C 5.0 kg...
PART 6: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Disconnect the washing machine from the power socket. Shut off the water inlet. CAUTION! The washing machine and its components could be damaged if you use agents containing solvents. Do not use washing detergents or fabric softeners containing solvents. Water inlet fi lters There are fi lters connected to the hose ends at the tap end and at the end of the inlet valves, which prevent dirt and foreign materials contained in water entering the washing machine.
Pump fi lter The pump fi ltration system extends the life of the pump, which is used for draining dirty water. It ensures that lint from the laundry does not enter the pump. We recommend you clean the pump fi lter every 2-3 months. Clean the pump fi lter as follows: ...
Siphon plug Take out the washing detergent drawer. Pull out the siphon plug and thoroughly clean off fabric softener residue. Reinsert the cleaned siphon plug in its place. Check that it is properly inserted. Siphon plug Washing machine cabinet Clean the washing machine from the outside using lukewarm water and a gentle cleaning agent, which will not damage the surface coat of the washing machine cabinet.
PART 7: PRACTICAL INFORMATION Alcoholic beverages: First prewash the stain in cold water, then apply glycerine and water and rinse in a solution of water and vinegar. Shoe polish: First lightly scrub the stain without damaging the fabric using washing detergent and rinse. If the stain does not go away, apply a solution of one part pure alcohol (96 percent) and two parts water and subsequently wash in lukewarm water.
PART 8: PREVENTION OF MINOR MALFUNCTIONS All necessary repairs of the washing machine should be performed by an authorised service centre. If it is necessary to repair your washing machine or you are unable to remedy the malfunction using the information below: ...
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Press the Start/Pause button. You can prevent foam from forming by pouring a mixture of half a spoon of fabric softener and half a litre of water You have used a wrong amount of There is an excessive into the washing detergent drawer. washing detergent. amount of foam in the Press the Start/Pause button again after drawer for washing...
PART 9: AUTOMATIC MALFUNCTION DETECTION SYSTEM Your washing machine is equipped with a system, which during the washing process continually monitors the correct progress and in the case of any malfunction takes the necessary remedy measures and will at the same time inform you about the malfunction.
Philco brand: Brand Philco Product number PL 151 F Washing capacity (kg) - cotton 60°C Energy effi ciency class (A... low electricity consumption to G high electricity consumption) for washing, spinning, drying per single cycle Annual power consumption (kWh) cotton - 60°C * Power consumption (kWh) - 60°C/cycle...
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS Dispose of packaging material at a public waste disposal site. DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
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