Contents 1. The new washing system 2. Safety warnings 3. Installation instructions 4. Description of controls 5. Washing instructions 6. Cleaning and maintenance 7. Troubleshooting 8. Control panel symbols This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE).
1. THE NEW WASHING SYSTEM This new washing machine is the outcome of years of research. The leading-edge design and the quality of the production processes used to manufacture this product ensure it will give you many years of excellent service. Its concept satisfies all current and future washing requirements.
2. SAFETY WARNINGS Attention! These warnings are given for safety reasons. Please read them carefully before installing and using the appliance. This manual forms an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept intact together with the machine. Before using the appliance, carefully read all the instructions contained in this manual. Installation must be performed by a qualified technician in compliance with the regulations in force.
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Do not wash petrol-soaked garments in the washing machine. Make sure there are no inflammable items (e.g.: lighters, matches, etc.) in pockets before washing. If volatile fluids have been used to clean garments, make sure that the substances have been removed before loading them in the washing machine.
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Important ! The appliance must be installed by a specialised technician according to current regulations. This washing machine is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. 3.1 UNPACKING The inside of the machine comprises a moving assembly which is blocked for transport purposes by the screws (A) located at the rear of the washing machine.
3.3 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read the installation instructions in point 3 on page 6 of the washer dryer installation manual. After the initial instructions have been adhered to. I.e. removing transit bolts and fitting the adjustable feet etc. Using a spirit level, make sure that the washer dryer is completely level and the overall height of the legs, including the rubber foot and the locking nuts, is no greater than 25mm maximum.
3.5 DRAIN CONNECTION Insert the end of the drain hose into a drain pipe having an internal diameter of at least 4 cm and a height ranging between 50 and 90 cm, or attach it (using the relative curved plastic profile) to a basin or bath tub. Always check that the end of the drain hose is securely attached in order to prevent the repulsive force of the water from moving it out of position.
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3.7 FITTING THE FURNITURE DOORS Once the washer dryer has been correctly installed and commissioned, the furniture door can be fitted following the dimensions on the template and the instruction enclosed in the washer dryer packaging. Please note that only furniture doors of a thickness between 16mm and 21mm are compatible with this washer dryer.
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3.7.2 Use of the furniture door fixing template Proceed in the following way when applying the wooden panel to the washing dryer: When fitting the furniture door utilising the door template you will need to make sure that the bottom and the top of the furniture door will line up with the adjacent cabinet furniture doors.
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Fix the panel to the washing machine following the instructions shown below 3.7.4 Adjusting the hinges If, after applying the panel to the washing machine, it is slightly inclined or off-centre with respect to the front of the machine, correct its position by adjusting the mobile part of the hinges (see above). 3.7.5 Recessing the appliance Push the washing machine into its recess.
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3.7.6 Fitting the plinth The base plinth for kitchen furniture must be removable in the area in front of the washer dryer to allow access for routine maintenance of the drain pump if it becomes clogged with buttons, fasteners, or similar objects, and for our engineers to be able to remove the washer dryer for service.
4. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 4.1 CONTROL PANEL All the commands and controls of the appliance are assembled together on the front panel. Models without delayed start option Models with delayed start option Description of controls Open door button ON-OFF and programme selection knob Time remaining shown on display LED Spin speed shown on display LED Heating phase LED...
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Press the button to open the door. Chapter 5 –Washing Open door button instructions –explains how the door works and how to use it. ON-OFF and washing This knob lets you: switch the machine on and off by moving it in either programme selection knob direction from the OFF position (knob indicator vertical)
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Options buttons The options that may be available on the washing machine are shown below. This button reduces the overall duration of the washing cycle. This Quick wash Button option is used to wash small loads or less dirty washing in less time. The bleach stage is skipped when the Quick Wash button is pressed (for models with bleach function).
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“ Start/Pause” button Press this button to start the selected washing programme. During washing, press the “ Start/Pause” button for about 3 seconds to pause the washing cycle. During the pause, the “ Time remaining”Led flashes and STOP appears on the display.
5. WASHING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 PREPARING THE WASHING Separate the washing according to the type and colourfastness of the fabrics. Wash whites and coloureds separately. Wash new coloured garments separately for the first time. A label is normally applied to garments giving information on how to clean them. A brief description of these labels is shown below.
5.3 PREPARING THE WASHING Where possible, save electricity by washing full loads divided by type of fabric. Introduce loose washing and alternate large items with small ones. For the first few times, weigh the loads of washing and then rely on your judgement.
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5.6 DOSING POWDER DETERGENTS Normally dirty washing Choose a programme without prewash. Pour the total quantity of detergent indicated on the packs into compartment “ 2” of the detergent tray. Very dirty washing Choose a programme with prewash. Add ¼ of the recommended quantity of detergent into compartment “ 1” of the detergent tray and ¾ of the detergent into compartment “...
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Display information 3 seconds 3 seconds When the machine is switched on, the display visualises the duration (hours/minutes) and maximum spin speed envisaged for the programme. These two parameters are displayed alternatively for 3 seconds each, together with their relative LED's, until the selected programme starts. Attention! ...
5.11 STARTING THE WASHING PROGRAMME Before starting the selected programme, carefully close the door, open the water tap and add the detergent and additive Press the “ Start-Pause” button. The LED located above the Start-Pause button remains lit throughout the cycle.
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If the no-spin option was selected during the initial spin speed set up phase and the machine stops with the tub full (spin speed 0), STOP appears on the display at the end of the washing programme, alternating with 0000 (spin speed 0) and the spin LED lights up.
6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Important –Before cleaning or servicing the machine, remove the plug from the socket. 6.1 EXTERNAL CLEANING Regular and constant cleaning will keep your appliance looking like new. Clean the outer surfaces with soap and water and then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. ...
Pull out the drain hose “ A” . Attention: if the hose is hot it means the water is hot or boiling. Place a tray on the floor and remove the plug “ B” to drain the water. Depending on the quantity of water, it may be necessary to empty the tray several times.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING This product complies with current safety regulations governing electrical equipment. For safety reasons, all technical inspections or repairs must be performed by qualified technicians in order to prevent hazardous situations for users. If the machine does not work, before calling the Service Centre and spending money unnecessarily, check that the operations indicated in this troubleshooting table have been performed.
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The machine does not spin The unbalanced load sensor has triggered because the washing is not uniformly distributed inside the drum. If the washing is wet at the end of the cycle, distribute it well inside the basket and repeat just the spin cycle. Draining water from the In the event of a power failure or a fault in the appliance, the water inside drum...
8. CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS PROGRAMS OPTIONS OTHER SYMBOLS FABRIC CONDITIONER NO SPIN OR STOP WHIT HAND WASH OPEN DOOR FULL TUB PRE-WASH DELAY TIMER START-PAUSE RINSES START DRAIN AND SPIN WASH SECTION QUICK WASH COTTON AND HEATING COLOURED WOOL SPIN TIME REMAINING EASY-IRON SINTHETICS AND...