Amica AWCM 10L User manual

Operating manual
Washing machine
AWCM 10L
Start up your washing machine only once you’ve read the
Manual and the abridged Instructions for Use!
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WASH
WASH IRON
RINSE
INTENSIVE
SHORT EASY
EXTRA
STANDBY
END
RUN
WOOL
HAND WASH
SYNTHETICS
REFRESH
RINSING
AUTO DRAIN
WHITES
SPINNING
RINSING
EFFECT PLUS
EVERYDAY
COLOURS
DELICATE COTTON
1000
400
0
1000
400
0
95 C 60 C 40 C 30 C
ZIMNA
WODA
COLD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General information........................................................................................................3
Safety instructions .........................................................................................................4
Installation.......................................................................................................................5
Troubleshooting guide....................................................................................................7
Care labels symbols......................................................................................................10
Maintenance and cleaning............................................................................................11
Practical washing hints.................................................................................................11
Technical data................................................................................................................16
Guarantee and service..................................................................................................16
Disposing of the device
When disposing of the device, do not bring it to regular municipal waste containers. Instead,
bring it to electrical and electronic waste recycling and reuse center. A relevant label has been
put on the device, its instructions manual, or on the package.
The device has been manufactured of recyclable materials. By bringing old device to recycling
collection center, you show that you care about nature.
Ask your local environmental care authority for information on location of such facilities.

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DEAR CUSTOMER
By reading this Manual you will become a conscious user of new washing machine, a
modern and technologically advanced product.
The new automatic washing machine has been designed by technicians and engineers
working in constructional and research forces, using the latest technical knowledge and
modern designing tools.
It is a perfect response to the key needs of the market such as demand of reliability, func-
tionality, simplicity of operation and modern design.
Every washing machine that leaves our plant is thoroughly inspected and tested before
packing. The tests, carried out on independent inspection stands, check the safety features
and functionality of every nal product. There might still be some moisture or residual water
inside the tested appliances.
Please read the Manual carefully before you start up the appliance.
Compliance with the provided instructions and recommendations will prevent you from
misusing the appliance.
Keep the manual handy at all times.
Carefully observe the Manual to avoid accidents.
Warning!
The washing machine is designed only for household applications and may be used
only for washing machine-washable fabrics and textiles.
Before connecting to the mains, remove all the protective materials and level the
appliance.
The Manufacturer reserves himself a right to introduce changes not affecting the
performance of the appliance.
Usage
lOperate the appliance only after reading and understanding the Manual
lNever use the appliance outdoors or in rooms exposed to freezing temperatures.
Warning! Temperatures below O°C may damage the washing machine!
- Children and persons not familiarised with the Manual must not operate the ap-
pliance.

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Stability control
When the washing machine is installed and levelled, make sure that all four feet are rest-
ing rmly on the oor by pressing down each corner and checking if the appliance stands
still.
Proper positioning and levelling guarantee safe, reliable and long-term operation.
Warning! Improper levelling and lack of stability may cause the appliance to
move during operation.
lNever allow children to remain unattended near the cooktop nor to play with the
control panel.
lUnless properly supervised by caretakers or upon thorough studies of the operat-
ing manual, the appliance must not be operated by persons (including children)
of limited physical or psychical abilities, these of limited technical expertise, or
unfamiliar with the equipment.
Withdrawal from operation
From safety reasons, a worn out washing machine must be made inoperable. In order to
do so, unplug it and cut off the power lead.
Dispose of the appliance in conformity with local regulations.
Do not use any solvent-containing washing agents as they may dam-
age some parts of the appliance or may release poisonous gases and
create ignition and explosion danger.
The window and door of your washing machine are hot during op-
eration. Do not allow children in the vicinity of the appliance. Use only
those washing agents and bleaches that are appropriate for washing
in automatic washing machines.
Before you begin any transport activities pull out the mains plug. The
washing machine must be locked during transportation. Place both
the upper and bottom interlocks. See Installation.
Data plate specifying all the main technical data is located in the up-
per part of the aback cover.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Burns
Washing agents
Transportation
Data plate
Loading the wash Do not admit unwanted objects into the appliance. Empty all the pock-
ets, do up all the buttons and fasten zippers. Put small and loose
objects in a cloth bag or pillow case as they may break and damage
the drum and the inside tank. Do not overload the machine.

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INSTALLATION
I. Remove all the packing materials (keep them for future use!)
lUnscrew the screws using a
screwdriver.
lUnscrew the bolts that x the
guard.
lRemove the transport guard
together with sleeves and bolts.
lUnscrew the bolt
lRemove the sleeve and bolt.
Before you start up the appliance
check that all the locking devices
are removed !
Do not place washing machine on
a carpet!
lPlug holes with stoppers.
II.Positioning and levelling
lPlace the washing machine on a solid
and level oor surface.
lAdjust the feet to level the ma-
chine.
When the washing machine is installed and levelled, make
sure that all four feet are resting rmly on the oor by
pressing down each corner and checking if the appliance
stands still!
Warning! Before you start up the appliance, remove the
protecting foil from the control panel.
lTighten the locknuts!
lSlacken the
locknuts.

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III.Water supply
Inlet hose with seals.
Water pressure min.1bar, max. 8 bar.
Feed the appliance only with cold
water!
IV.Water outlet
max 100 cm
min. 50 cm
V.Power supply
Secure the drain hose so it does not move dur-
ing operation!
Do not insert the drain hose too dip into the
water pipe!
lThe connection must be made with a correctly installed, earthed
and insulated socket!
Do not use extension cords!
lBroken power leads may be replaced only by authorised serv-
icemen.
lPower lead type - H 0 5 V V - F 3G 1,0.
Power lead catalogue number: 8010551

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STANDBY
END
RUN
TEMPERATURE
SPIN
SPEED
1000
COLD
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The washing machine has been equipped with a system that with use of “Temperature” LEDs per-
forms signalling in case of some problems related with the incorrect operation.
Reason of displaying a code What you should do by yourself
I.The appliance will not operate
Now display !
lPower failure
lInsert correctly a plug into a socket.
lCheck fuses located at home.
II.The appliance will not operate
III.Low pressure
lCheck pressure in the water supply
system.
lClean the mesh lter on the water sup-
plying hose.
lTurn the tap on completely.
IV.Pump lter clogged
lClean the lter.
V.Washing machine is overloaded
lClean the pump lter.
lDecrease the wash quantity.
Flashing signal light
Shining signal light
lClose the door appropriately.
STANDBY
END
RUN
TEMPERATURE
COLD
STANDBY
END
RUN
TEMPERATURE
COLD
END
RUN
TEMPERATURE
STANDBY
COLD
END
RUN
TEMPERATURE
STANDBY
COLD
END
RUN
TEMPERATURE
STANDBY
COLD
Code: shinning signal light 95oC + 60oC.
lThe door is not closed properly!
Code: shining light 95oC + COLD
Code: shinning signal light 95oC + 30oC
Code: shinning signal light 95oC + 40oC

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VI.No water in the washing machine
lOpen the tap.
lClean the mesh lter on the water
supplying hose.
VII.Washing interrupted
lClean the pump lter.
lClean the water outlet hose.
VIII.Water under washing machine
lTighten the pump lter.
lCheck the drain hose and fasten it if
necessary
IX.Washing machine moves
lRemove the transport locking devices.
lPlace the machine in a perfectly horizon-
tal position.
lLock the feet (tighten the locknuts).
X.Poor nal spin results
lClean the pump lter (see ma in te nan ce).
XI.Foam formation lCheck water hardness and adjust
the dose of the washing agent.
lCheck water hardness.
XII.Poor washing results
lAdjust the dose of the washing agent to
the degree of soiling and water hardness
(see recommendations on the washing
agent packaging).
lSelect appropriate programme.
END
RUN
TEMPERATURE
STANDBY
COLD
END
RUN
TEMPERATURE
STANDBY
COLD
Code: shinning signal light 95oC + 60oC + COLD
Code: shining light 95oC + 60oC + 30oC
lWashing machine does not pump the water off.

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XIII.Poor rinsing results
The appliance remembers the last error. To cancel the error sign press START button for approx.
3 sec. (see Cancelling a programme).
If error occurs, the appliance will lock the door. To open the door follow the below indications:
l cancel the error sign and wait until the symbol stops ashing or
lswitch off the appliance using the button and wait approx. 2 minutes.
Warning! Cancellation only removes the error signal but does not remedy its cause.
If the display shows an error signal larger than E 06 or the activities mentioned above proved un-
satisfactory:
-write down the displayed error code
-switch off the appliance
-pull out the mains plug
-call the service
Care label symbols
I. Washing
II. Dry cleaning
III. Spin dryer
IV. Ironing
boiling
temp. 950C
normal
temp. 600C
Do not
wasch!
delicate manual
all solvents
Do not
clean!
normal
Do not
dry!
1100C 1500C 2000C
Select a programme taking into account the care labels indications.
normal
temp. 400C
all but TRI Benzine only
low high
Do not
iron!
lAdjust the dose of the washing agent to
the degree of soiling and water hardness
(see recommendations on the washing
agent packaging).
lSelect appropriate programme.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Never use solvents or sharp, abrasive cleaning agents (for example cleaning powders)
to clean the cover and plastic parts! Clean the appliance using delicate, liquid cleaning
agents.
I. Pump lter
Clean the lter periodically, after approx. 20
washing cycles.
Forgetting to clean the lter may cause dif
culties in draining water from the appliance!
lOpen the door lTake out the release
lRemove the plug from the
release
lDrain the residual water on
a tray
lUnscrew the lter
lRemove the lter
lRemove the lter pad.
lWash the lter and the
lter pad under running
water.
lReassemble the
lter in a reverse
order.
II. Detergent drawer
lExtract the drawer (pull hard
on it to overcome the limited
protrude).
lWash under running water (use
brush if necessary).
lInsert the drawer

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PRACTICAL WASHING HINTS
I. Cancelling and
changing the programme
To stop a washing programme, press the START push-
button and keep it depressed until the signal light READY
switches on.
When the washing machine is already operating, to change
the programme you must rst stop the one presently se-
lected by pressing the START pushbutton (see above) and
then you may select the desired programme.
NOTE! Changing the programme or temperature setting
and spin speed is possible only when READY signalling
light is shining. You cannot apply changes when WORK or
END lights are shining.
When during washing the selection knob shall be position
differently than operating programme, WORK signalling
light shall blink as long as the user puts it in a correct
position.
Any change of the position of the washing program selec-
tion knob without previous cancellation of current washing
program does not cause any change in the currently running
washing programme.
II. Power failure If you pull out the mains plug or there is a power failure, the
current programme will not be cancelled. The programme
will be remembered and continued once the power supply
shall return to normal..
III. Load
IV. Delicate fabrics Programme
Select a suitable washing programme (synthetic, silk,
wool, delicate fabrics).
Load
Refer to chapter III „Load”
Spin
The appliance automatically matches the maximum spin
rotation to a given programme.
Maximum drum capacity:
l6,0 kg for AWCM 10L type washing machine
Load clothes into the drum observing the following in-
structions:
lcotton - full drum (do not force clothes into the drum as
it may reduce the washing efciency!).
lsynthetic - maximum 1/2 drum
lwool, silk, delicate fabrics - maximum 1/3 drum
Warning! Do not overload the appliance! Overloading may
cause damages to the washed clothes!

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V. Displayed information
STANDBY
END
RUN
TEMPERATURE
SPIN
SPEED
1000
COLD
Shining signalling lamp indicates
spin speed setting
Spin speed
adjustment
Temperature
adjustment
Shining signalling light indicated
washing temperature setting
Temperature correction
Pressing continually “TEMPERATURE” pushbutton causes cyclical setting
changes. The following temperature setting is possible:
lfor programme COTTON WHITE, EFFECT PLUS 90oC, 60oC, 40oC,
30oC, COLD
lfor programme COTTON COLOUR, REFRESHING MANUAL, COT-
TON: EVERY DAY 40oC, 30oC, COLD;
“COLD” means washing without heating water.
Spin rotation speed correction
Pressing continually “SPIN ROTATION” pushbutton causes cyclical setting
changes. The following spin rotation setting is possible:
lfor programmes COTTON: WHITE, COLOUR, EVERY DAY, EFFECT
PLUS, RINSING, SPIN full spin – maximum rotation speed dependently
on the washing machine type, 1000, 800 or 600, 400, 0.
lfor programme DELICATE (WOOL, ...), reduced spin, delicate 600*, 400, 0.
* For these programmes, the washing machine reduces the maximum
rotation speed up to 600 rpm, however on the panel shines a signalling
light for the maximum speed for a given washing machine type (e.g. 800
or 1000).

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“Pre-wash”-
Displayed symbol:
Function used before the main wash of heavy soiled textiles, ex-
tends the wash time by 30 – 50 min. Fill a dose of detergent accord-
ing to its manufacturer specications into the prewash cham ber of
the detergent drawer marked with before starting the wash.
“Extra rinse” -
Displayed symbol -
Adds one rinse cycle to the selected washing programme. Function
which is very useful when the water is hard. Improves the results
of rinsing but at the same time increases the consumption of water.
Function recommended for washing textiles worn by people suffering
from allergies.
“Short wash” -
Displayed symbol -
Shortens washing by approx. 30 % and reduces the total number
of rinsing cycles by one. Function suitable for washing lightly soiled
linen as it reduces the amount of detergents and saves energy and
water. Exemplary time of washing with Short Wash function acti-
vated:
for Various textiles programme - 50 min.
for Cotton white programme - 96 min.
“Easy ironing”
Displayed symbol -
After the last spin, the drum additionally moves for several minutes,
reducing the creases.
Warning! The more delicate textile, the lower temperature and spin rotations should be
selected. For silk, wool and other delicate textiles “Stop with water” option is the most ap-
propriate.
The range of max. temperature and spin rotations adjustments for the respective programmes
is specied in the “Programme table”
Special functions

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VI. Door lock
The washing machine electronic PLC has been equipped
with the even load distribution control system. In case clo-
thes uneven load distribution in the drum has been detected
the washing machine shall automatically reduce spin speed
rotation or shall not consent to spin.
Uneven load can be caused by:
- excessive clothes quantity
- insufcient clothes quantity
- a single big piece of cloth that formed a sphere locking
other clothes.
VII. Even load
distribution control
Fabric softeners added for rinse:
• Observe the manufacturer recommendations.
• Pour softener into the middle chamber marked with
symbol.
• Do not exceed the MAX level marked on the drawer cham-
ber. The softener will be added in the last rinse.
Starch
• Observe the manufacturer recommendations.
• Starch using with „Cotton” programme: “Rinse”
• Pour starch into the middle chamber marked with
symbol.
Liquid washing agents
• Insert a partition into the main wash chamber marked
with symbol
• Fill the dose of the liquid washing agent recommended by
the manufacturer into the chamber.
VIII. Washing agents
and conditioners
The appliance is equipped with a door lock, which prevents
opening the appliance door during the washing process. In
case after interrupting the cycle or after nishing washing
you cannot open the door it means that the door lock is
still active.
To open the door wait for approximately 2 minutes.
NOTE! If a washing program has been stopped during the
washing process and there is a high temperature in the
washing drum, it can be that the appliance only unlocks the
appliance door, when the washing bath has been cooled
down to a temperature below 60 degrees Celsius.

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IX. Dosage Insufcient dose of the washing agent causes:
lGrey laundry.
lPellets of oil, built up scale.
Overdosing the washing agent causes:
lExcessive foaming
lReduced washing efciency, poor rinsing results.
X. Savings
XI. Water hardness
XII. Degree of soiling
Energy and water
lWash lightly soiled linen applying Refreshing, Every
Day programme or activate „short wash” function with
a selected washing programme.
lUsing the optimum dosages of washing agents do
not require additional rinse.
Hard water causes scale formation.
lInformation concerning the hardness of water may
be obtained in the nearest Water Company.
lUse water softeners for every washing cycle.
Stubborn stains
lBefore washing, treat stains with stain remover ac-
cording to its manufacturer recommendations.
Heavy soiled textiles
lWash smaller loads at a time.
lIncrease the washing agent dose.
lUse function of intense type
lUse EFFECT PLUS programme.
lWhen washing heavy soiled textiles, (working clothes,
etc.), or loosing bres clothes, to rinse the washing
machine it is recommended to start washing program-
me of temperature 60oC without load, e.g. COTTON
COLOUR or SYNTHETIC with switching on SHORT
WASH function at the same time.
Lightly soiled textiles
See point XI „Energy savings”.

Technical data
- Type AWCM 10L
- Rated voltage 230V / 50Hz
- Rated power 2300 W
- Overcurrent protection 10 A
- Maximal load max. 6,0 kg
- Water pressure min. 1,0 bar, max. 8,0 bar
- Dimensions according to the drawing
- Weight 65 kg
- Complies with EC regulations PN-EN-60456 standard
Guarantee
Guaranteed services according to the Guarantee Card
The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any damages resulting from inappropriate usage
of the appliance.
IOAP-235 (10.2008./1)
In compliance with PN-EN- 60456, during a control programme (cotton colour 600C programme):
-water consumption during one washing cycle is 54,5 l
-power consumption is 1,02 kWh
*AWCM 10L washing machine,