1. THE NEW WASHING SYSTEM This new washer dryer 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 and drying 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 washer dryer. 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 washer dryer 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 washer dryer.
3.3 POSITIONING AND LEVELLING Screw the 4 feet (supplied) onto the underside of the washer dryer with the relative lock nuts place appliance required position. Carefully level the machine in all directions using a spirit level and adjusting the height of the feet if necessary.
Attention! • Do not bend or obstruct the hose as this will reduce the flow of water. • Any extensions to the drain hose must not exceed 1 metre, they must have the same internal diameter and must not be obstructed in any way. •...
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 Drying time for delicates shown on display LED...
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Open door button Press the button to open the door. Chapter 5 – Washing instructions – explains how the door works and how to use it. This knob lets you: ON-OFF and washing and • drying programme switch the machine on and off by moving it in either selection knob direction from the OFF position (knob indicator vertical)
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The display shows the following information: Display 1. time remaining for the selected programme, given in hours/minutes. 2. delayed start (for models featuring this option). Given in hours/minutes. When the time remaining before the programme starts is less than 60 minutes, this information is given in minutes/seconds.
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The options that may be available on the washer dryer are Options buttons 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. This washer dryer is programmed to use a certain quantity of water Increase water button and consume a certain amount of power considered to be sufficient...
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These LED's light up when the relative option button is Options enabled LED's pressed and indicate that the option has been selected. They remain on until the machine switches off or a different selection is made. Press this button to start the selected washing programme. “Start/Pause”...
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 “2”.
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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. After starting, the display shows the time remaining until the end of the programme.
To continue draining and spinning, press the spin select button twice. The machine resumes the cycle by draining the water and spinning. To select spin speed, press the button until the required speed is displayed. If you wish to drain the water in the tub without spinning, press the spin select button until 0000 appears on the display. This indicates that the machine will drain the water without spinning.
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• For automatic wash+dry programmes, therefore, the drying temperature depends on which washing programme is selected. • The washing must have been previously washed and spun before a dry-only programme can be performed. • When drying particularly fluffy items such as new terry towels, the "Rinse" program should be carried out to ensure that any deposits left by the fabric are removed, and are not deposited on the clothes in the next wash.
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Example Drying times depend on the spin speed: the higher the speed the lower the drying time and, consequently, the lower the power consumption. Choose the highest spin speed compatible with the type of washing. To start the washing programme, automatically followed by the drying programme, follow the instructions shown in paragraph 5.11 –...
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6.5 INTERRUPTING OR CHANGING THE DRYING PROGRAMME To interrupt the drying programme, proceed as indicated in point 1 of paragraph 5.12 – Interrupting or changing the washing programme. When the machine is paused, the drying time can be changed by pressing the select button ( If you wish to stop the programme and remove the washing, you should first allow the appliance to cool.
7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Important – Before cleaning or servicing the machine, remove the plug from the socket. 7.1 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. •...
Unscrew the cover of the pump “D” by turning it anti-clockwise. Clean the pump body and remove any foreign bodies. Check the inside “E” and make sure the impeller turns freely. If there are any foreign bodies, remove them. Screw the pump cover back on. Fix the drain hose by snapping the plug into place «C».
8. 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...
9. CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS PROGRAMS OPTIONS OTHER SYMBOLS DRYING WATER INCREASE FABRIC CONDITIONER NO SPIN OR STOP WHIT HAND WASH OPEN DOOR FULL TUB PRE-WASH DELAY TIMER START-PAUSE RINSES DELICATES START DRAIN AND SPIN ECONOMY CYCLE WASH SECTION QUICK WASH COTTON AND EXTRA RINSE HEATING...
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