CONTENTS BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE FIRST WASH CYCLE PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE CHILD SAFETY PREPARATION OF THE WASHING DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES WASHING PROGRAMME REMOVING THE FILTER DRAINING RESIDUAL WATER CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AFTER-SALES SERVICE TRANSPORT AND HANDLING INSTALLATION...
BEFORE USING THE WASHING MACHINE 1.Removing the packaging and check 6.Electrical connections • Electrical connections must be carried out by a • After unpacking, make sure that the washing qualified technician in compliance with the machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use manufacturer’s instructions and current standard the washing machine.
FIRST WASH CYCLE We recommend the first wash cycle be made without laundry. This will remove any residual water used in testing your washing machine. 1.Turn on the tap. 2.Close the appliance door. 3.Pour a small amount of detergent (about 30 ml) into the detergent dispenser 4.Select a short program (see programme chart).
DESCRIPTION OF THE WASHING MACHINE 1. Worktop 2. Control panel 3. Detergent dispenser 4. After-Sales Service sticker (on the back side of the door) 5. Door 6. Door handle • To open the door press the button on the inside of the handle and pull •...
PREPARATION OF THE WASHING Sort the laundry Stain removal 1. Sort the laundry according to… • Blood, milk, egg and other organic substances are generally removed by the enzyme phase of • Type of fabric / care label symbol the programme. Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwashed items.
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Dosage Insufficient detergent may result in: grey laundry, deposits on the drum, tub and heater. Follow the instructions on the detergent pack in relation to: You can use liquid detergent in the “Prewash” • the degree and type of soiling; phase for programmes with this option.
WASHING PROGRAMME Selecting the programme: 1.Plug in the appliance. 2.Turn on the water supply tap. 3.Set the Programme Selector knob to the desired programme. 4.Depending on model, set the Temperature Selector knob to the desired temperature. 5.Depending on model, set the Spin Speed Selector knob to the desired spin speed. 6.Select additional options, if desired, pressing the corresponding button.
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Start delay (depending on model) 1.Select the programme and temperature, any additional options and the spin speed. 2.Press the “On/Off” button. The display flashes “0” for 6 seconds. 3.During these 6 seconds press the “Start Delay” button and select delay time: 0,3,6,9 hours. 4.The programme will start at the desired time, or after 6 seconds if “0”...
REMOVING THE FILTER 1. Switch off the appliance and unplug it. 2. Remove the coloured insert from the detergent dispenser and use it to open the filter cover. 3. Place a bowl beneath the filter. 4. Turn the filter slowly anti-clockwise until the grip is vertical;...
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Appliance exterior and control panel Door seal • Clean using normal household cleaner (do not • Clean with a damp cloth when necessary. use abrasive products and no solvents). • Periodically check the fold of the seal for foreign •...
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Water hose mesh filter Check and clean periodically. For machines with a straight water supply hose “A” 1.Turn off the tap. 2.Unscrew the hose from the tap. 3.Clean the internal filter. 4.Screw the supply hose back onto the tap. 5.Unscrew the hose from the machine. 6.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The appliance will not start, no lamp lights up. The appliance vibrates during the spin cycle. Check whether: • the appliance is plugged in; Check whether: • the wall socket is functioning correctly • the appliance is levelled and solidly installed on (use a table lamp or similar).
AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service: Specify: 1. Try to remedy the problem yourself (see • The nature of the problem. “Troubleshooting Guide”). • The exact model of the appliance. 2. Restart the programme to check whether the • The service code (number after the word problem has solved itself.
INSTALLATION Remove the transit bolts 1.Slacken the four bolts with the spanner supplied. 2.Unscrew the bolts by hand. 3.Holding the bolt head, pull each bolt through the wide part of the holes. 4.Close the holes with the plastic covers supplied; insert the covers in the wide part of the hole and slide them toward the narrow part until they click into place.
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Worktop for built-under models The appliance must only be installed beneath a continuous fitted kitchen worktop. If the appliance will be built under it is mandatory to use the cover panel UBS. This can be obtained from specialist shops or from After-Sales Service. 1.Unplug the appliance.
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Connect the water drain hose The draining varies according to model: External drain hose 1a.Unhook the drain hose from the left clip. Attention: do not unhook the right drain hose connection. Internal drain hose 1b.Pull the hose completely out of the holder. Close off the hole with the attached cap.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Do not use extension leads or multi sockets. Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. 1) Warning - this appliance must be earthed This appliance is normally supplied with a mains lead having a plug fitted in the factory which has been checked for correct earth continuity.
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