Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place.
Safety information Emergency emptying out Water inlet Water-stop device What to do if… Water drainage Technical data In the interest of the environment Consumption values Electrical connection Installation instructions Environment concerns Installation Packaging materials Ecological hints Unpacking Positioning and levelling Subject to change without notice Operating instructions Safety information...
Safety information • Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and maintenance. • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre.
Product description • Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used is not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to wash-through-to- dry you should use the conventional detergent dispenser drawer. •...
Control panel Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash phase or stain re- mover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Ac- tion phase in the main wash.
If the OVERDOSAGE symbol lights up at the end of the programme, it indicates that too much detergent has been used. 9.4 - DOOR - symbol (Door locked) • This symbol indicates if the door can be opened: – the symbol is on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is performing a washing or drying programme.
First use pressing any buttons the appliance will come out from the energy saving status and you could set another washing programme or switch off the appliance. First use • Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instruc- tions.
Daily use Daily use Load the laundry 1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. 2. Close the door firmly. You must hear a click during closing.
Daily use Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.
Daily use WARNING! Not all the options are compatible among themselves. The symbols of the incompatible options disappear. Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any other option, is selected, the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow pilot of button 7 light starts blinking.
Daily use SUPER QUICK option By selecting this option, it will be possible to reduce the washing duration to wash lightly soiled laundry. The display will show the corresponding symbol and the reduced washing time. To be used for very lightly soiled laundry only. We recommend that you reduce the laundry load. EXTRA RINSE option (additional rinse) This appliance is designed for saving water.
Daily use Cancelling the delayed start • Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 7 ; • Press button 8 until the symbol ’ is displayed; • Press the button 7 again to start the programme. The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again. The Delay Start can not be selected with the draining programme.
Use - Drying • when the programme has finished the display shows a blinking . On the display the DOOR symbol disappears. The door can now be opened. Turn the programme selector dial to to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty.
Use - Drying The different type of cottons (towelling, sheets, shirts, and so on) or any laundry items rolling up during the spinning phase may result in partial dryness. In the exceptional case that at the end of the cycle the laundry remains slightly wet, we suggest that you unfold the rolled up items, redistribute them evenly in the drum and select an additional drying cycle of 20-30 minutes.
Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Com- - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Options partment Laundry COTTONS/LINEN SPIN REDUCTION 95° and 60° NIGHT CYCLE Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin RINSE HOLD speed PREWASH...
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Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Com- - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Options partment Laundry EASY IRON SPIN REDUCTION 40° RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm PREWASH Max.
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Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Com- - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Options partment Laundry SPIN SPIN REDUCTION Drain and long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 8 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the option selected, which ends with water left in the tub.
Drying Programmes Drying Programmes Automatic Programmes Degree of Drying Type of Fabric Max Load EXTRA DRY Cotton and linen (bath- Suitable for items to put away without iron- 4 kg robes, bath towels, etc) CUPBOARD DRY Cotton and linen (bath- Suitable for items to put away without iron- robes, bath towels, etc) 4 kg...
Helpful hints and tips Helpful hints and tips Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, 95°...
Helpful hints and tips The following weights are indicative: pillow case, towelling towel, night dress, man’s shirt 200 g tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, napkin, blouse, men’s underpants 100 g Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing.
Drying Hints Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer . Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees”...
Care and cleaning The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a re-circulation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent.
Care and cleaning After each wash Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal. Maintenance wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum.
Care and cleaning 1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel. 2. Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues. Programme: Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
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Care and cleaning When no more water comes out, un- screw the pump and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Put the cap back on the emergency emp- tying hose and place the latter back in its seat.
Care and cleaning Cleaning the water inlet filters If the appliance doesn't fill, takes long to fill water, the starting button blinks yellow or the display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..." for more details), check if the water inlet filters are blocked .
What to do if… Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1. close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap; 2. place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out;...
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What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The door has not been closed. • Close the door firmly. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket. •...
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What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quantity or use anoth- er one. Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose;...
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What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distrib- uted in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may hap- pen several times before the unbalance disap- Spinning starts late or the machine does not pears and normal spinning can resume.
Technical data If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and pur- chase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. Technical data Dimensions Width...
Installation Programme Energy consumption Water consumption Programme duration (KWh) (litres) (Minutes) Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.32 1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 8 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature.
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Installation 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. Unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A with the supplied spanner. 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C .
Installation 5. Tighten up the six smaller bolts C . Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E . 6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet.
Installation Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. 1.
Installation Water-stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device, which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to nat- ural ageing of the hose. This fault is shown by a red sector in the window «A»...
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Installation When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the standpipe is no more than 90 cm (35.4'') and no less than 60 cm (23.6'') above floor level. The drain hose may be extended to a max- imum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre.
Electrical connection In the interest of the environment The appliance should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being dis- charged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not con- nected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution.
Environment concerns Environment concerns The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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