Thank you for selecting our appliance We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our brand again when purchasing household appliances. Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference document.
Safety information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
This appliance is designed for domestic use. ● It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Only wash fabrics which are designed to be ● machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label. Do not overload the appliance.
Control panel and functions Programme selector dial and On/Off switch Spin reduction button Options button Extra Rinse button Display Start/Pause button Delay Start button Indicator lights The programme selector dial allows you to select a programme ● and/or to switch the machine on/off. It can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Programme table Programme/ Type of laundry Temperature Cottons White cotton (normally soiled cotton items). 95° White and fast Cottons coloured cotton (normally soiled cotton 60° Eco items) Cottons Coloured cotton lightly soiled 60° - 40° Cottons Coloured cotton lightly soiled 40°...
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Programme table Programme/ Type of laundry Temperature Programme for wool Wool «Pure new wool, non- shrink, machine 40° washable» label. Handwash Special programme for hand washing fabrics 30° - Cold Mini 30’ Short cycle for lightly soiled fabrics 30° Silk Silk items to be gentle washed and spun.
Programme information This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time Cottons Eco will be extended. This allows you to obtain a good washing efficiency whilst saving energy. Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the «hand washing»...
Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures for normally soiled white cottons 90° or 95° and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g.
Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water.
Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Water hardness is classified in so-called «degrees» of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority.
Before the first use WARNING! Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. IMPORTANT! Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. IMPORTANT! Before the first wash run a cotton cycle at 95°C or 90°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
Operating sequence Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door. Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
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Operating sequence Select the desired option by pressing the button Press this button repeatedly, to select one of the available options. The relevant light will light up. Prewash: select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash.
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Operating sequence Heating phase During the washing cycle the display shows a temperature icon to indicate that the appliance has started the heating phase of the water in the tub. Start the programme by pressing the button To start the selected programme, press this button;...
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Operating sequence When the programme has finished, the «End» pilot light illuminates and at the same time the light of the button goes off. If there is water left in the tub, the «Door» light illuminates: the door remains locked. The «Door»...
Turn the programme selector dial to «Off» to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
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Cleaning the drawer recess Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum.
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Place the end of the emergency emptying ● hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. Screw the water inlet hose back on and ● reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again.
Something not working IMPORTANT! Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red pilot light of the button sounds and one of the following alarm codes appears on the display to indicate that the machine is not working.
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Malfunction The machine fills then empties immediately: The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: There is water on the floor: Unsatisfactory washing results: Possible Cause / Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section.
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Malfunction The door will not open: The machine vibrates or is noisy: Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: The machine makes an unusual noise No water is visible in the drum Possible Cause / Solution The programme is still running. •...
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. Technical data Dimensions Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Water supply pressure...
Consumption values Programme Cottons 95°C Cottons 60° Eco(*) Cottons 60°C - 40°C Cottons 40° Eco Delicates 40°C - 30°C Wool 40°C Handwash 30°C - Cold Information The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature.
Installation instruction Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom.
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2. This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use..
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Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine. Important! Before connecting the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that...
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Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING! This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance’s rating plate.
Environmental concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not...
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