Thank you for your confi dence in purchasing our washing machine, and congratulations on the excellent choice. Your new washing machine meets the requirements of modern treatment of laundry. It is rational in the consumption of energy, water and washing agents. Our appliances are friendly to the environment.
6. Water outlet hose 3. Door 7. Water inlet hose 4. Filter lid 8. Mains power cable Model (KFL1600) Technical information Dimensions (w x d x h): 600 mm x 600 mm x 850 mm Depth with door open: 106 cm...
Cautions • Be sure to remove transport brackets prior to fi rst use of the appliance. Attempted operation of the blocked machine may result in irreparable damage which is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty! • When connecting your washing machine to water supply, be sure to use brand new water inlet hose and appropriate sealing gaskets (attached).
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The belt can be replaced by a servicing engineer only, who incorporates an original spare part with the marking MIG OPTIBELT 6EPJ 1260, code 111622 or 6EPJ 1278 code 587612. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Installation and connection In removing the wrapping be careful not to Package removal damage the appliance with a sharp object. Before connecting the appliance, let it warm up to room temperature (wait for two hours). • Our appliances are packed in environmentally friendly materials which may be recycled, deposited or decomposed without any threat to the environment.
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• Put the appliance in a horizontal position by Levelling the appliance turning the adjustable legs. The legs are adjustable up to +/- 1 cm. After the adjustment tighten the nuts fi rmly (A) - towards the bottom of the machine! Vibrations, moving of the appliance and loud operation due to incorrect setting of the adjustable feet shall not be covered by...
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Partial Aqua-stop (water stop system) In case of damage to the interior hose, leaking is prevented by an automatic closing system which stops water inlet to the machine. In such cases display A turns red. Inlet hose must be replaced. •...
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CAUTION: If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture. If the power circuit for the machine is earth leakage or RCDprotected, it should be protected by a switch of 30mA.
Operation A - program selector F - START/PAUSE knob B - MENU knob G - door knob (depending on the C - SELECTION knob model) D - Quick H - display E - easy ironing knob Basic programs Program selector Partial programs Cotton Rinse...
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- Selecting language Before fi rst use To change the language in which the information appear on the display, press simultaneously the key MENU (B) and SELECTION(C), and turn the program selector (A) from position “0” to the fi rst program in clockwise direction (Cotton 95°C).
- Load the laundry into the drum. Washing machine Check that the drum is empty. operation - Close the door of the appliance. - Open the water inlet tap. - Switch the machine on. 1. Name of the program, 2. Duration or time of day, 3. Symbols for activation of additional functions, 4.
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With each basic program you may also select additional functions. Cotton: whites/coloured Normally stained cotton and fl ax bed linen, underwear, table cloth, bathroom towels, top garments, etc. For heavily stained permanent press use the heavy duty program or program with the pre-wash, or select soaking in case of stains.
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- Selection of additional function The display always indicates only the menus with functions which are available for a particular program. Certain functions may not be selected at the same time (see Program /Additional Functions Chart). Our suggestion is to select fi rst the additional functions with Quick program (D) and Easy ironing knobs (E).
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display. Function is deactivated by another pressing of the SELECTION knob (C). Spin speed / Rinse hold Best recommended spin RPM for the selected program appear on the display. Using the button (C) in some models you can increase the selected RPM (1300-1800) or reduce in steps till “0”, when all spins are off.
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Cold wash For washing less soiled or colour-sensitive clothes. Upon switching this function ON, the heating function of this cycle is switched OFF, therefore the whole program is adequately shortened. Pre-wash Used for washing heavily stained laundry, especially with superfi cial stains. In default setting the pre- wash function is off.
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program to end the washing procedure. The machine will automatically calculate the starting time, depending on the selected program. End of washing may be delayed for maximum 20 hours, in 30 minute intervals for the fi rst two hour delay, and in hourly intervals for the rest.
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- Stop the program by pressing the START/PAUSE knob (F). - Change settings. - Press the START/PAUSE button (F) and reactivate the child lock. In case you fail press any knob within 15 seconds, the protection is automatically reactivated. Permanent disengagement of the function: a.) During the operation: - Keep the MENU knob (B) pressed for 4 seconds.
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You may engage the reduced spin RPM function. Conditioning This program is intended for softening, bleaching or impregnating washed laundry. It is completed with aggressive spinning at high RPM. You may engage the reduced spin RPM function. Drain Use when the washing program was interrupted or if rinse hold function was engaged, and you only wish to pump the water out of the drum, without...
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Program is activated by pushing the START/PAUSE Start the operation button (F). Sound signal confi rms the start, the display indicates fi rst washing stage and time left to the end of washing. Washing stages are consecutively displayed in accordance with the selected program.
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• By the user Interruptions Temporary interruption By pressing the START/PAUSE knob (F) the program may be suspended at any time. If the Child lock is engaged you have to deactivate it fi rst. Display reads PAUSE. After certain time you may open the door if the water level in the drum is low enough, otherwise you must fi...
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to open the door of the appliance during power failure using the special lever, located adjacent to the fi lter. • Setting the time of day Special functions (certain models only) - Press MENU (B) and QUICK knobs (D), and turn the program selector (A) to the fi rst clockwise program.
Tips for washing and energy saving • Before washing sort out the laundry according to the type, degree of dirtiness and colour resistance. • Prior to selecting the washing program consult the laundry tab of the garment with information on washing of the garment (see Maintenance chart on Page 33).
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Hardness scale Degree of hardness °dH(°N) m mol/l °fH(°F) p.p.m. Soft 0-1,3 0-12 0-120 Medium 7-14 1,3-2,5 12-25 120-250 Hard 14-21 2,5-3,8 25-37 250-370 Extra hard >21 >3,8 >37 >370 In case of hard water add detergent according to the Chart for degree 1 and add appropriate quantity of water softener (see manufacturer’s instructions).
Cleaning and maintenance Disconnect the washing machine from the mains before cleaning! • The casing should be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild detergent. • The interior of the drum and the door gasket is cleaned by washing at 60°C without laundry and adding half quantity of detergent.
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• Wash under running water using a brush, and then dry. Remove any leftover dried detergent from the bottom of the casing. • Clean the entire rinsing area of the washing machine with a brush, especially the nozzles on the upper side of the rinsing chamber. •...
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• Turn it an anti-clockwise direction, pull out andclean under running water. • Insert the fi lter back as shown in the picture (arrow and pointer), and tighten by turning in a clockwise direction. To ensure good sealing the gasket surface (A) must be dirt free.
Failures If the washing machine identifi es failures in the operation, it reports it immediately. Sound alarm is heard and the display reads ERROR. Number identifi es the type of failure. In some cases you can attempt removing certain failures yourself (see the chart below).
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Failure Possible cause Remedy The machine does not Machine is not powered. Check if: work (symbols are not • power in the socket, illuminated). • the fuse is OK, • plug is in the socket. Washing program Door is not properly closed. Push it towards the machine.
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Failure Possible cause Remedy Laundry is stained You used liquid detergent or Use the detergent containing after washing. detergent for coloured laundry whitener. which does not contain whitener. White powdery It is not the consequence of bad Immediately rinse the laundry once residues on the rinsing, but because of neo- again.
Maintenance chart Normal wash Max. Max. Max. Max. washing washing washing washing temp. temp. temp. Washing temp. 95°C Manual 60°C 40°C 30°C Delicate wash washing allowed Whitening Whitening in cold water Whitening not allowed Ironing Hot iron max. Hot iron max. Hot iron max.
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