Manual Water inlet hose with Main switch Mains cord water retention protection Drain hose Control panel Detergent drawer Emergency door lock (s. p. 90) Loading door Drain lock cap emergency drain (s. p. 90) Adjustor lever Bogie Removal of transport safety bars The transport safety bars must be removed before using your machine (see Pic 1 - 3) or your machine could be severley damaged.
Electrical connection • Plug socket 230 V / 50 Hz • Rated effect 2,2 kW • Fuse: min. 10 A • Kindly note the rating label on the back of the machine. Connection and installation Open the loading door to remove both the fi ll and drain hoses: •...
Connection and installation Attention • Always ensure the drain hose is free of obstructions of any kind, since this will have an adverse affect on the smooth running of your machine. • Only install your machine in a room protected from frost. •...
Programme selection Main switch Before selecting any programmes, always turn on the main switch. Attention: After completing a wash cycle, always turn OFF your machine using the main switch. Spin speed switch (variable): This switch allows you to select the required spin speed at the end of each wash cycle.
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Programme selection Press buttons: • These buttons must be activated, after having selected a programme. • Once a button has been pressed, it takes 15 sec for it to be activated, this process is shown on the digital display in 5 segments lasting 3 sec each every time a button is pressed, this process is repeated.
Press buttons With pre-wash this is only effective within the area P1 Pressing this button adds a pre-wash to the standard or intensive wash programme. This is indicated on the digital display with the „ “ symbol. Press “ “ this button once more, and the pre-wash is erased. This is indicated with the symbol on the display.
Press buttons Delayed start This procedure is effective at every stage of the wash cycle Pressing this button enables you to delay the start from between 1 - 12 hours. Each time this button is pressed the programme start will be delayed by one hour.
Selecting a programme Pre-wash and coloureds programme • P1 • 30 - 95°C • Switch on main switch, close loading door • Select spin speed • Choose temperature (see HLCC care labelling guide) using programme selector in area P1 • If desired, select additional functions (see p. 80 - 81) Attention: Normal soiled clothes, should never be washed in a pre-wash programme since the standard wash programme will achieve the same results and save water,...
Selecting a programme Programme intervention (alterations) • Return programme selector to position “ “ - Refer to instructions P. 81 “programme override”. The digital display unit The digital display informs you during programme selection and throughout all the wash programmes about the functions of your machine.
The programme sequences P1, P2, P6 Main wash (standard water level) Cold fi ll Washing and heating up to 40°C (P1 Component programme, P2 Component programme and P2 Economy programme only) Washing and heating up to selected temperature extended wash cycle (this is not available if you have selected P1 standard programme) Pump on P3, P4, P5...
Changing the number of rinse cycles Rinse cycles standard setting: 3 rinse cycles Whites, coloureds and delicates (P1 / P2): possible variations: soft water (0 - 10° dH) 4 - 5 rinse cycles normal water (10 - 16° dH) 3 - 4 rinse cycles hard water (16°...
Changing the water level in the rinse cycles Water level standard setting: normal Whites, coloureds and delicates (P1 / P2): possible variations: soft water raised water level normal or hard water normal water level How to alter the „normal“ water level •...
Adding the correct amount of detergent Using the correct amount of detergent, is determined by the following factors: • size and type of your washing machine • your water supply (hard or soft water) • degree of soiling of your laundry •...
Programme examples cumpting rate capacity programme temperature press button time energy water max. kg litres heavily soiled withes 95° C 1.20 with pre-wash heavily soiled withes 95° C 0.85 without pre-wash normally soiled withes 95° C 1.10 with pre-wash normally soiled withes 95°...
Cleaning and maintenance Warning: Before starting cleaning, maintenance and removal of faults, pull the mains plug out of the socket and close the water-tap! Advise: Remove the detergent drawer for cleaning at regular intervals • Pull out the drawer. • Lift the drawer slightly, and remove completely. •...
Problem checks Warning: Before starting cleaning, maintenance and removal of faults, pull the mains plug out of the socket and close the water-tap! Opening the door in an emergency • Switch off main switch • If there is water in the machine (see emergency draining) -->...
Problem check list Symbols indicating a fault • Close the loading door properly F3 / • Check water inlet hose (the machine is not getting enough water, open the tap fully) • Inlet sieve blocked (cleaning - see P. 89) •...
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Problem check list Faults possible causes Solving the problem drum stationary • no electricity supply • plug in another socket check fuse • no programme selected • select programme (see P. 78 - 79) • loading door open • close loading door no spin •...
Removal of stains Important: Before removing a stain with a solvent or similar product test it on an “invisible” point - at the back of the hem - to be sure neither the fabric nor colour are impaired. Ballpoint and felt pen: Rub out with alcohol, soak up dissolved dyestuff, wash out remaining marks with gall soap.
Tips • The machine should not be used to store worn clothing. Damp, worn clothing is liable to mould and staining. • Flushing problems (e.g. residues in the detergent chamber) may be possible with highly concentrated powder products. In this case the measuring cups (if available) in the detergent packages should be used.
Operating Instructions Adding detergents • Put detergent in correct compartment ensure you use the correct dosage I = Prewash II = Mainwash III = Fabric conditioner • Push in the detergent drawer Prepare for washing • Open cold water tap fully; Check the drain hose; Turn on main switch •...
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