Contents Contents ......................2 Important ......................3 Safety Warnings ....................4 Warnings ......................5 Recommendations ..................6 Before First Use ....................7 Control Panel ....................9 Opening the Door ..................10 Adding Detergents and Additives ............. 11 Detergent Doses ................... 12 Selecting the Washing Programme ............13 Selecting and Confirming Options ............14 Delay Timer .....................
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC. At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
• In case of any failure, first unplug the appliance and close the water tap. • Repair on this appliance should only be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel. • Keep the packing materials away from children to prevent risk of injury. •...
that it has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions and all the water, drainage, mains electricity and earth connections meet the local regulations and/or other applicable regulations. Important: Ensure that the transit bolts have been removed prior to using the machine. Recommendations •...
ambient temperatures below 0°C may damage the machine. Before First Use When your washing machine has been correctly installed, we recommend that you pre-clean the machine. This is to check that the installation, the connections and the drainage are all correct, and to thoroughly clean the inside of the washing machine before any wash programmes are run.
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• Before placing the clothes in the drum, make sure all the pockets are empty. Any small objects may block the drain pump. • We recommend loading the washing machine to its full capacity for best water and energy efficiency. Whenever possible, we recommend that you wash garments of different sizes within the same wash programme.
Opening the Door The appliance is fitted with a safety device which prevents the door from being opened while a programme is in progress. Check that all the water has been drained from the tank and the drum is at a standstill. Warning: If the washing programme is interrupted, it will be from 3 to 15 minutes before the door can be opened, depending on the temperature reached inside the appliance.
Adding Detergents and Additives Your washing machine’s detergent dispenser has three compartments, marked with symbols: For prewash detergent For main wash detergent For fabric conditioner, starch or other additives. • The main wash detergent compartment has a tang allowing the use of liquid detergent.
desired effect with optimal detergent consumption. • On detergent packs the recommended dose is indicated for 4 levels of water hardness and for loads of 4-5 kg of washing with average dirt levels. Detergent Doses Laundry with normal dirt • Choose a programme without prewash. •...
Descalers • Descalers can be added to the prewash and main wash compartments as recommended by their manufacturers. • Place the detergent in the compartments first, followed by the descaler. Selecting the Washing Programme To switch on the appliance and select the programme, proceed as follows: Turn the “Programme Selector”...
Selecting and Confirming Options Options Choose Option Confirm Option Start / Pause The “choose option” button can be used to choose the following options in sequence (from the top down): Prewash: Adds a stage before the main wash, lasting about 20 minutes at a temperature of 35°C.
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pressing the “Confirm Option” button) the display shows one bar less and the cycle time will be reduced of about 20%. With a second press of the “Confirm Option” button a further bar disappears from the display and the cycle time reduces by a further 15%.
Delay Timer Delay Timer Symbol Start / Pause Symbol Start / Pause Delay Timer Button The “Delay Timer Button” can be pressed repeatedly to select the time after which the washing programme will end. The time left before the end of the cycle calculates the initial duration of the washing cycle, the settings made (temperature, spin speed and options) which may shorten or lengthen the cycle's initial duration, and the...
Starting the Wash Programme To start the washing programme (after making the settings you want) press the “Start/Pause” button. Once the cycle has started, the display shows the time remaining before the end of the cycle and the “Start/Pause” symbol on the display is constantly on. During the washing/drying programme, the symbols which identify the various phases light up: Cycle phase symbols:...
Programmes can also be interrupted by turning the “Programme Selector” knob while the cycle is in progress. To change the washing programme, simply turn the “Programme Selector” to select the new programme; there is no need to set the appliance in pause status. The new cycle will be carried out completely, beginning from the start.
Child Lock When this function is activated, changing options, temperature, spin speed and the washing/drying cycle is not possible while the cycle is in progress. Child Lock symbol To activate the “Child Lock” function, press the “Child Lock” (1) button and hold it down. Also press the “Choose Options”...
Opening the Appliance in an Emergency In the event of a power failure, the door can be opened using the mechanical release, activated by means of the lever in the bottom of the appliance: Turn the “Program Selector” knob to “Off” and disconnect the power supply plug from the socket.
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Detergent Compartments Delicate coloureds with Cold wash, rinses and final spin at the selected speed light dirt Delicate coloureds with Wash at 40°C, rinses and final spin at the selected speed normal dirt (Standard cycle without any option selected) Tough coloureds with Wash at 60℃, rinses and final spin at the selected speed ...
Care and Maintenance Before beginning any care or maintenance, you should always disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply, and also turn off the water supply. If a programme has been run recently, wait for the water in the appliance to cool down to prevent risk of scalding. Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance •...
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Cleaning the Door Seal Check regularly that there are no paper clips, buttons, nails or pins in the folds of the door gasket. Cleaning the Drain Pump The drain pump only needs cleaning if the water is not being pumped out efficiently. This may happen if it has been blocked by buttons, brooches or similar objects.
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• Clean the pump and remove any foreign bodies. • Also check the inside “E”, making sure that the impeller turns freely; any foreign bodies stuck in it must be removed. • Screw the cover back on the pump. • Secure the drain house by snapping the plug back into place "C".
Water intake filters There are filters on the tap side of the water inlet hose and at the ends of the water inlet valves. These filters prevent ingress of dirt or foreign objects into the machine through the water supply. These filters should be cleaned approximately once a year to ensure there is no interruption in the water supply to the machine.
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Tomato Paste: After scraping the dried pieces without ruining the cloth, leave in cold water for about 30 minutes and wash by rubbing with detergent. Meat/Soup/Egg: Eliminate the dried stain residues and wipe with a sponge or soft cloth dampened with cold water. Rub with detergent and wash with diluted washing soda.
Suggested Action Door not closed properly: Try reclosing it. Aqua stop device tripped: Cut off power supply, turn off water tap and contact CDA Customer Care. Water not taken in for washing: See troubleshooting table below. Water not pumped out: See...
Troubleshooting Table Below is a list of some of the possible malfunctions. If the problem cannot be resolved as described, contact Customer Services. Problem Suggested Checks Appliance does not start Plug is properly connected to socket Door is securely closed “Start/Pause”...
Installation Transit bolts and plastic spacers, located at the rear of the appliance, must be removed prior to using the appliance to prevent damage. • Loosen the transit bolts using a 10mm spanner by turning them anticlockwise and then remove them.
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Leveling 1. On appliances with adjustable rear feet, note that the rear of the appliance (as supplied) rests on skids and not on the feet. 2. Before positioning the washing machine, check that the rear feet are screwed fully in, to prevent damage as the appliance is shifted into position.
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Connecting to the Mains Water Supply 1. Check that the water supply pressure is in the range: 0.1- 1.0MPa. With higher pressures, use a pressure reducer. 2. Connect the cold water supply hose (blue screw collar) to the cold water tap with ¾” gas threaded connector, taking care to tighten firmly to prevent leaks.
• After connecting the water supply, check to ensure there are no leaks. The drain hose must be securely fastened to the outlet to prevent any risk of the drain hose becoming detached and causing flooding. Once the appliance is connected to the water supply and the drain connection, ensure that the water inlet and drain hoses are not folded, twisted, crushed or elongated by stretching when moving the appliance into position.
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Important: Do not use the appliance without the fuse cover in position. How to Connect an Alternative Plug If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, then it should be cut off and disposed of safely to prevent the risk of electric shock.
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