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User Manual
Mod el No.: FW1215C718
*Before operating the appliance, please read this manual and all the safety
instructions thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Washer User Manual Mod el No.: FW1215C718 *Before operating the appliance, please read this manual and all the safety instructions thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT PAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION OPERATION INSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION TROUBLE SHOOTING SPECIFICATION WARRANTY...

  • Page 3: Safety Instruction

    SAFETY INSTRUCTION To avoid electric shock, fire or injury, please read the user manual carefully before using the appliance and keep it for future reference. This appliance is for household use only. Please use suitable power source (220-240V~/50Hz). Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Do not use the appliance under direct sunshine.

  • Page 4: Installation Instruction

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION Please contact the authorized service agent for installation of the appliance. To make the appliance ready for use, review the user manual and make sure that the electricity, tap water supply and water drainage systems are appropriate before calling the authorized service agent. Otherwise, call a qualified technician and plumber to have any necessary arrangements carried out.
  • Page 5 2.four pieces of transport blots(on the back of the washing machine, how to remove please check the section “removing the transport blots” ) Connecting water supply The water supply pressure required to run the appliance is between 1 to 10 bars (0.1 – 1 MPa). It is necessary to have 10 –...
  • Page 6 Adjusting the feet Warning: In order to ensure that the appliance operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the appliance by adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the appliance may move from its place and cause crushing and vibration problems. Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by hand.

  • Page 7: Operation Instruction

    OPERATION INSTRUCTION PREPARATION Sorting the laundry  Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour, degree of soiling and allowable water temperature.  Always follow the instructions given on the garment tags. Preparing laundry for washing  Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the appliance.
  • Page 8 Correct load capacity The maximum load capacity depends on the type of laundry, the degree of soiling and the washing programme desired. The appliance automatically adjusts the amount of water according to the weight of the loaded laundry. Warning: Refer to “Programme table”. When overloaded, machine's washing performance will drop. Moreover, noise and vibration problems may occur.
  • Page 9 Detergent, softener and other cleaning agents  Add detergent and softener before starting the washing programme.  Never leave the detergent drawer open while the washing programme is running!  When using a programme without prewash, do not put any detergent into the prewash compartment (compartment 1).
  • Page 10  Oxygen based bleaches can be used together with detergents; however, if its thickness is not the same with the detergent, put the detergent first into compartment 2 in the detergent drawer and wait until the detergent flows while the appliance is taking in water. Add the bleaching agent into the same compartment while the appliance is still taking in water.
  • Page 11 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light colours and Colours Dark colours Delicates/ Wools/Silks whites (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature range temperature range temperature range temperature range based on soiling level: based on soiling level: based on soiling level: based on soiling level: 40-90ºC) cold-40ºC) cold-40ºC)
  • Page 12 Control panel 6 - Auxiliary Function buttons 1 - Programme Selection knob (Uppermost position On / Off) 7 - Spin Speed Adjustment button 2 - Display 8 - Temperature Adjustment button 3 - Delayed Start button 9 - Child lock 4 - Programme Follow-up indicator 5 - Start / Pause button Preparing the appliance...
  • Page 13 Main programmes Depending on the type of fabric, use the following main programmes. Cotton Use this programme for the cotton laundry (bed sheets, duvet and pillowcase sets, towels, bathrobes, underwear, etc.). The laundry will be washed with vigorous washing action for a longer washing cycle. Synthetics Use this programme to wash the synthetic clothes (shirts, blouses, synthetic/cotton blends, etc.).
  • Page 14 13. Curtain Use this programme to wash tulles and curtains. Thanks to the special spin profile of the programme, tulles and curtains crease lesser. As their meshed texture causes excessive foaming, wash the veils/tulle by putting little amount of detergent into the main wash compartment.
  • Page 15 Programme table Auxiliary functions Program(°C) 1200 • • • • • Cold - 90 Cotton 1200 • • • • • Cold - 90 1200 • • • • • Cold - 90 Cotton Eco 60** 7 1200 • • 40-60 Jeans •...
  • Page 16 Auxiliary functions Auxiliary function selection keys Select the required auxiliary functions before starting the program. Auxiliary function buttons may differ according to the model of your machine. Auxiliary function selection If an auxiliary function that should not be selected together with a previously selected function is chosen, the first selected function will be cancelled and the last auxiliary function selection will remain active.
  • Page 17 4.Press Start /Pause button, the delayed start time you have set is displayed, Delayed start countdown. “-”symbol next to delayed start time moves up and down on the display. Additional laundry may be loaded during the delayed start period At the end of the countdown, duration of the selected programme will be displayed. “-”symbol will disappear and the selected programme will start.
  • Page 18 Child Lock Use child lock function to prevent children from tampering with the machine. Thus you can avoid any changes in a running programme. When the Child Lock is active and the machine is running, you can switch the machine to Pausemode without deactivating the Child Lock by turningthe Programme Selection knob to On/Off position.When you turn the Programme Selection knob afterwards,the programme will resume.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Instruction

    The appliance is equipped with a “Standby Mode” After you switch on your machine with On-Off button, if no programme is started or no other procedure is performed at the selection step or no action is taken within approx. 2 minutes after the selected programme ends, your machine will switch to energy saving mode automatically.
  • Page 20 Cleaning the loading door and the drum Residues of softener, detergent and dirt may accumulate in the washer in time and may cause unpleasant odours and washing complaints. To avoid this, use the Cotton 90°C programme with Rinse Plus auxiliary functions to clean the drum.
  • Page 21 In addition, prior to transporting the appliance (e.g., when moving to another house) and in case of freezing of the water, water may have to be drained completely. Warning: Foreign substances left in the pump filter may damage the appliance or may cause noise problem.

  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Programme cannot be started or selected  Washing machine has switched to self-protection mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water pressure, etc.). Press and hold Start / Pause button for 3 seconds to reset to factory settings. (See "Cancelling the programme").

  • Page 23: Specification

    Warning: If the problem still cannot be eliminated after following the instructions in this section, consult the authorized service agent. Never try to repair a non-functional washer yourself. SPECIFICATION Model FW1215C718 Maximum capacity (dry laundry) 7 kg Height 84 cm...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    WARRANTY The appliance has 3 years warranty from the date of purchase. The warranty shall not apply: A. to any appliance subjected to misuse, alteration, act of God, improper handling, improper transport, improper testing or unauthorized repair; B. to cosmetic problems or defects which result from normal wear and tear under ordinary use yet not affecting the performance or use of the appliance;...