Amica AWI912DB User manual

IO 01255/1
(01.2017)
AWI912DB
WASHING MACHINE
Please read this User Manual carefully before using the appliance!
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Basic Information.......................................................................................................................3
Notes on Safety..............................................................................................................4
Installing the Washing Machine...................................................................................................7
Understanding the symbols on clothes labels................................................................9
Description of control panel........................................................................................10
Using the appliance................................................................................................16
Table of programmes.........................................................................................17
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................19
Maintenance and Cleaning.......................................................................................20
Practical tips on washing.....................................................................................................21
Specification......................................................................................................24
Service and Warranty..................................................................................................24
Product Fiche........................................................................................................25
In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/UE and Polish legislation regarding
used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the
crossed-out waste container.
This marking means that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other
household waste after it has been used. The user is obliged to hand it over to a waste
collection centre collecting used electrical and electronic goods. The collectors, inclu-
ding local collection points, shops and local authority departments provide recycling
schemes. Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps to avoid
environmental and health hazards resulting from the presence of dangerous components and the
inappropriate storage and processing of such goods.

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BASIC INFORMATION
From today, washing will be easier than ever before. The Amica washing machine combines
exceptional ease of use with excellent effectiveness. Once you have read the instructions,
operating the washing machine will not be a problem.
Before being packed and leaving the factory, the safety and functions of this washing machine
were carefully tested. These tests may have resulted in some damp or traces of water being
left inside the machine.
We ask you to read the User Manual carefully before switching on the appliance. Following
the directions in this manual will protect you from any misuse.
Keep this User Manual and store it near at hand. The instructions should be followed carefully
to avoid any unfortunate accidents.
Important!
This washing machine is intended for purely domestic use to wash textiles and clothes
which are designed to be machine washed in a detergent bath.
Before plugging the washing machine into the mains, remove the safety packaging and
ensure the machine is level.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes which do not affect the operation
of the appliance.
Use
lThe machine should only be used after the instructions below have been read carefully.
lNever use the machine outdoors or anywhere the temperature may fall below freezing.
lThe machine should not be operated by children or anyone who has not read the instruc-
tions.
Important! Temperatures below 0°C can damage the washing machine! In the event of the
machine being stored or transported in sub-zero temperatures, it should be left to acclimatise
in a temperature above zero for 8 hours before being used.
Manufacturer’s Declaration
The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the follo-
wing European directives:
lLow Voltage Directive 2014/35/UE,
lElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/UE,
lErP Directive 2009/125/EC,
lRoHS Directive 2011/65/UE,
and has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of com-
pliance made available to market regulators.

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NOTES ON SAFETY
lDetergents
lLoading
the Machine
lControl
Panel
Use only those detergents and additives which
are designed for automatic washing machines,
especially when using the TOWELS
programme. Do not use any agents containing
solvents, as these may damage certain parts of
the machine, or cause them to emit poisonous
gases. There may also be a risk of ignition and
explosion.
Ensure no unwanted objects are put inside the
appliance. Completely empty all pockets in the
clothing to be washed and fasten buttons and
zips. Place small, loose objects in a washing
bag, or inside a pillow case, as they may be
destroyed or else damage the drum or internal
tank. Do not exceed the recommended maxi-
mum load of washing.
Protect the control panel from water spillage.
Do not put washed clothes on top of the ma-
chine!

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lTransport
lData Plate
lBurns
NOTES ON SAFETY
Unplug the machine before preparing the
machine for transport. Do not transport the
washing machine if drum locking bolts are not
in place. See the chapter INSTALLING THE
MACHINE. Keep the appliance in upright po-
sition when transported.
Data plate indicating basic information about
the washing machine is located at the top part
of the rear casing.
The door glass of your washing machine is hot
during operation. Do not allow children in the
vicinity of the appliance.

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Checking stability
Once the washing machine is in position and levelled, it must
be checked to ensure it rests rmly on all four legs.
In order to check this, press down each corner of the ap-
pliance in turn to see if it moves. Safe, long-term and relia-
ble operation of the washing machine depends on it being
correctly positioned and level.
Important! Level the appliance, remove the drum loc-
king bolts and wait 3 hours before using the appliance
for the rst time.
Important! Incorrect levelling, especially instability,
may cause the washing machine to move around du-
ring operation.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the ha-
zards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by chil-
dren without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE
To ensure safety, the washing machine must be rendered
unsuitable for use once its useful life comes to an end. First
unplug it and then cut off the power lead. Scrap the appliance
in line with local waste disposal legislation.
NOTES ON SAFETY

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INSTALLING THE MACHINE
I. Remove the protection used for transporting the appliance (keep the locking bolts
for future use, e.g. when moving house).
lUnscrew the 4 locking bolts with a spanner.
lRemove the rubber and plastic transport
brackets from the sockets along with the wa-
shers and bolts.
The locking bolts MUST be removed before the washing machine is used!
lStop up the holes with the stoppers
enclosed in the accessories bag.
lDo not place the washing machine on a carpet!
lThe oor surface should not be either concave or sloping!
lAttention should be paid to the shape of the surface of the oor, so that the
entire weight of the appliance rests on its legs (not its body)!
II. Positioning and levelling the machine
After positioning and levelling the machine,
check that it is stable by pressing down each
corner and ensuring it does not move!
lPlace the washing machine on a solid, even surface.
lLoosen the plastic washer (2)
lLock with washers (2)
lLevel the machine by adjusting the legs (1)

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The drain hose is at the back of the
machine. Fix the drain hose so that it
does not move while the machine is
in operation (use the elbow as shown
below). Do not place the hose too deep
into the outlet pipe!
max 100 cm
min 60 cm
III. Connecting the water supply
IV. Water drain
V. Connecting the electric power supply
A water supply hose with seals is inside the drum of the machine.
lOnly plug the machine into a properly installed socket
with an earth pin!
lDo not connect to an adaptor or an extension cord!
lIn the event of the power lead being damaged, it must be
replaced by an authorised technician.
lThe electrical system to which the appliance is to be
connected must be protected with a 10 A fuse.
INSTALLING THE MACHINE
Water pressure min. 0,1 MPa (1 bar), max.1 MPa (10 bar). Supply the machine
with cold water
lafter connecting, make sure the hose is not twisted
lafter connecting the hose and the valve, check they are sealed tight
lregularly check the condition of the supply hose.
Use the new hoses sup-
plied with the machine.
Do not re-use old hoses.
lThe appliance’s mains connection (electrical wall socket)
should be in a visible and accessible place!

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Detergent Drawer
Drum
P u m p  l t e r
cover
Door
handle
Control panel
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
UNDERSTANDING THE SYMBOLS ON CLOTHES LABELS
Always pay attention to the symbols on garments’ labels
when choosing a washing setting.
I. Washing
II. Chemical cleaning
III. Spin dryer
boiling
temp. 900
normal
temp 600C
normal
temp 400C
DO NOT
wash!
delicate handwash
all
solvents
all
except TRI
petrol
only
DO NOT
dry clean!
normal low high DO NOT
dry!
IV. Ironing
1100C1500C 2000CDO NOT
iron!
90

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL
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1. Programme selector knob
2. Display
3. Temperature selector button
4. Spin speed selector button
5. Soil Level selector button
6. Additional functions button Prewash/Easy Iron
7. Additional functions button Extra Rinse
8. Delay Start button
9. START/PAUSE button
6 + 7. Child Lock

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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
2. Display
The display shows temperature, spin speed, soil level and additional functions (easy iron
and extra rinse), as well as start delay.
The display also shows:
- close door symbol
- START/PAUSE symbol
- programme progress bar
When Child lock is on, each time you press the sensor button or turn the selector knob,
symbol ashes and display shows CL.
3. Temperature selector button
This button allows the washing temperature to be set. Press this button to display water
temperature settings available for a given programme or an option for washing in cold
water (no heating). Depending on the selected programme,
the display shows the following temperatures: --°C(cold water) -30°C-40°C-50°C-60°C-
70°C-80°C-90°C.
4. Spin speed selector button
Press this button to set the spin speed when water is being pumped out of the washing
machine. Press the button and choose the speed to change the setting. Available spin
speeds: Spin off -400 -600 -800 -1000 - 1200.
1. Programme selector knob
Choose the appropriate wash programme as required, depending on the degree of soil,
and type and amount of laundry loaded, which ensures better results and more effective
washing. Once the wash programme is started, turning the programme selector knob to
another position (except ) does not change the previously selected programme.

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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
5. Soil Level selector button
Level 1 - for lightly soiled clothing. Compared to level 2 (standard), the ap-
pliance takes approximately 8% less water, the duration of the washing pha-
se is approximately 10 min. shorter, the temperature setting is not changed.
Level 2 - standard spin speed, designed for washing medium soiled clothing.
Default programme values are applied.
Level 3 - for heavily soiled clothing.
Compared to level 2 (standard), the appliance takes the same amount of
water, the duration of the washing phase is approximately 10 min. longer, the
temperature setting is not changed.
Programmes Soil level Default setting Available levels
Towels Option Level 2 Level 3 Level 1
Cotton Eco Option Level 2 Level 3 Level 1
Eco 20 - Level 1 - -
Synthetics Option Level 2 Level 3 Level 1
Wool Option Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Hand wash Option Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Rinse - Level 1 - -
Antiallergic Option Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Spin - Level 1 - -
Daily 60’ Option Level 2 Level 1 -
Quick Wash 15’ - Level 1 - -
Duvet Option Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Shirts Option Level 2 Level 3 Level 1
Sport Option Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Night Wash Option Level 2 Level 3 Level 1

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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
6. Additional function button Prewash / Easy Iron
a). Prewash
The selection of this function is indicated by the symbol on the display.
NOTE: The function is not available for all programmes (see Table of wash programmes).
The Prewash function extends the wash cycle by approximately 25-30 minutes. There is
an additional wash before the main wash (at 30°C). Use the Prewash to achieve excellent
washing results without the need to soak the laundry. Prewash is especially recommended
when washing heavily soiled laundry.
b). Easy Iron
Easy Iron function reduces creases. The drum is gently rotated at the end of the wash cycle
to reduce creases.
NOTE: This function reduces the spin speed to 800 rpm.
6+7. Child Lock
This function locks function buttons to prevent settings being changed or operation interrup-
ted by children. The function is activated by simultaneously pressing and holding buttons
(Easy Iron) and (Extra Rinse) for approx. 5 seconds (the display will show an indicator by the
symbol and CL symbol will ash). To release the Child Lock, hold the same buttons down
once more for around 5 seconds.
NOTE: Turning off or unplugging the washing machine does not deactivate the
Child Lock.
NOTE: If you press any button or change the position of the selector knob, the
CL symbol will ash.
7. Additional function button Extra Rinse
a) Extra Rinse
The function is especially useful when washing underwear and also clothes for people with
sensitive skin. If you select this function, there will be 1, 2 or 3 extra rinses depending on
customer’s preferences, achieving better rinsing results.
8. Delay Start button
Press this button to set the delay time for starting washing. The setting range available is
from 0.5 to 23 hours. Press the button to set the time after which washing is to commence.

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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
NOTE: If there is a power outage during Delay Time, countdown will resume
immediately after the power is restored.
9. START/PAUSE button
Press START/PAUSE to start or pause a programme. When the washing machine ope-
rates, START/PAUSE indicator light is on. When you PAUSE a programme, START/
PAUSE indicator ashes.
The PAUSE mode can be used to soak the laundry.
Once the selected programme started wait for about 10 minutes and then press the
START/PAUSE button. When the laundry is soaked as required, press the START/PAU-
SE button again to resume the program. Soaking will improve washing results for heavily
soiled laundry.

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
1. The Allergy Safe programme
This programme is designed for washing clothes of children and people with sensitive skin.
Main wash is carried out at a temperature of 60°C (temperature setting: 60/50/40/30/--
„cold water”), followed by four rinses.
Additionally, during all stages of rinsing water is heated to 30°C.
2. Daily 60’:
A daily wash programme with a duration of 60 minutes, the temperature setting of 60°C
and a single rinse cycle and a maximum spin speed. Use this programme to wash co-
loured fabrics, cotton and linen. It is recommended to select Extra Rinse and use less
detergent to avoid staining.
3. The Shirts programme:
Temperature 60°C, no spin between wash phases. There are three spin cycles at speeds
of 400, 500 and 600 rpm at the end of the wash programme. The program can be used
for simultaneous washing of cotton shirts and blouses together with synthetic and mixed
fabrics.
4. Quick Wash 15’:
Use these programmes to refresh clothes. They include all three wash stages:
-main wash
-rinse
-spin
5. Eco 20 programme:
Use this programme to wash clothes at 20°C.
6. Night Wash program:
Except for the spin phase, the programme includes the same wash phases as Cotton
90°C programme.
There are no spins between the rinse phases, only water discharge. At the end of the
nal rinse cycle, the appliance stops, does not discharge water and waits for user’s
instructions (pressing START/PAUSE button) to begin water discharge and spin cycle.
The programme is fairly quiet and is designed to be run during the night, due to no spins
between rinse cycles, while the nal spin can be run in the morning, simply by pressing
the START/PAUSE button.

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USING THE APPLIANCE
II. Start delay setting
The delayed start function may be used when, for example, taking advantage of
discounted energy tariffs.
Procedure:
1. Close the door.
2. Set the programme selector knob to the desired programme (see the table further on).
3. Select additional functions or wash cycle parameters as required.
4. Press the Delay button.
5. Select time ranging from 0.5 to 23 hours. The display will show the setting from
30 min. to 23h.
6. Press Start/Pause button. The appliance will be set in delay mode. Washing will
commence immediately after the delay time has elapsed.
III. End of the wash cycle
1. When the wash programme has ended, End appears on the display.
2. Turn off the water valve
3. Set the programme selection knob to .
4. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
5. Open the door and remove laundry.
IV. Cancelling and changing programme
Set the programme selector knob to position for several seconds to terminate a
programme. Then select the desired wash programme.
NOTE: When you cancel a programme when there is water in the drum and turn
the programme selector knob to a different position, the appliance will drain
the water.
Then select the desired wash programme.
I. Select Programme
1. Set the programme selector knob to the desired programme (see the table further on).
2. Change temperature, spin speed or activate available additional functions to modify
the programme to your individual needs.
3. Press START/PAUSE button.

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TABLE OF PROGRAMMES
NOTE: Above mentioned time is an estimate and may differ from actual wash cycle time, depending on temperature, water pressure, load size, etc. The time is automatically updated during wash cycle. Displaying the same time for an extended period or abrupt changes are normal. * - standard programmes for washing cotton fabrics at 60°C and 40°C. These programmes are suitable for washing normally soiled cotton fabrics. These are the most effective programmes for washing these type of fabrics, taking into account the total energy and water consumption. Note: Real water temperature may differ from the declared wash cycle temperature.
 Use detergent or fabric softener if necessary, l Detergent required, without which washing will be ineffective, x Do not use detergent or fabric softener.
Programme name Max.
temp. [°C]
Max. spin
speed
[RPM]
Max. load
[kg]
Additional functions available Detergent drawer Time
[h:min
Energy
con-
sumption
[kWh]
Water
con-
sumption
[I]
Number
of rinses
Type of laundry
Prewash Easy Iron Extra
Rinse
Antial- lergic
Delayed Start
Prewash Main
wash
Fabric softener
Towels 90° 1200 9,0 Option Option Option Option Option
 l 
3:28 2,38 87 3 Heavily soiled clothing, or an
moderately soiled cotton and linen for children that requires boiling.
Cotton Eco 60° 1200 9,0 Option Option Option Option Option
 l 
3:30 1,37 57 3 Moderately or heavily soiled cotton
clothes, bed linen, table linen, linen, towels.
Eco 20 20° 1200 4,5 Option Option Option -Option
xl 
1:38 0,20 47 2 Lightly soiled, sweaty cotton and
linen clothes. Wash at 20°C.
Easy Care 40° 800 4,5 Option Option Option Option Option
 l 
1:29 0,57 50 2 Moderately soiled delicate synthetics,
or synthetic and cotton compositions.
Wool 30° 600 2,5 - Option - - Option
xl 
0:48 0,15 48 3 Note: Do not machine wash woollen
fabrics if the cloth tag prohibits.
Hand wash/ Delicate
30° 600 2,5 - Option - - Option
xl 
1:31 0,36 73 3 Very delicate fabrics.
Rinse - 1200 9,0 - Option Option Option Option
x x 
0:47 0,11 46 3 Rinsing with laundry additives, inclu-
ding anti-static or softening additives. Reduce the spin speed when washing very delicate fabrics.
Allergy Safe 60° 800 9,0 Option Option Option Option Option
 l 
3:02 2,52 91 4 The program is designed for washing
clothes of people with sensitive skin, eg. for children.
Spin - 1200 9,0 Option - - - -
x x x
0:17 0,06 - - Spin-drying after hand washing.
Daily 60’ 60° 1200 4,5 Option Option - - Option
xl 
1:00 0,92 38 1 Dirty cotton, coloured laundry,
linen fabrics.
Quick Wash 15’ 30° 800 2,5 - Option - - Option
xl 
0:15 0,11 32 1 Lightly soiled, sweaty cotton clothes
and linen.
Duvet 40° 800 2,5 Option Option Option Option Option
 l 
1:24 0,34 50 3 Dirty cotton, synthetics, coloured
laundry, linen fabrics.
Shirts 60° 600 4,5 Option Option Option Option Option
 l 
1:56 0,78 70 3 Dirty cotton, clothing made from
synthetic fabrics or natural-synthetic fabric blends (nylon, shirts, blouses, synthetics).
Sport 30° 800 4,5 - Option Option Option Option
xl 
1:19 0,34 49 2 Sportswear.
Night Wash 90° 1200 9,0 Option Option Option Option Option
xl 
3:01 2,29 79 4 Very dirty linen fabrics (linen, table
linen, towels - max. 3,5 kg), bed linen.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Probable cause/Solution
The washing machine is not
working
- Turn the tap on
Clean the mesh lter on the supply hose.
- Close the door of the appliance.
Press the [Start/ Pause] button.
Water leaks - Connect the water intake properly.
The load in the appliance has not
been spun
- Replace the load evenly in the drum, clean the pump lter.
Unpleasant smell in the drum - Activate the Autoclean cycle without a load
(see the washing programme table).
No water in the drum - Turn on the tap with the water supply.
There is water left in the fabric
softener container.
- Firmly press the button in the middle container
Washing not properly rinsed - Use the correct amount of cleaning agent, depending on how dirty
the washing is and the hardness of the water (see the instructions on
the cleaning agent’s packaging).
- Clean the pump lter
The appliance does not ll with
water
- Turn on the water valve
- Check the programme setting
- Check the water pressure
- Reconnect the water supply hose.
- Close the door of the appliance.
- Check the water intake is not bent or blocked.
Simultaneous intake and draining
of water
- Check that the end of the outlet hose is higher than the level of the
water in the appliance (the hose should be at a height of 0.6m to 1m).
Water outow problems - Check the pump lter
- Check the outlet lead
- Check the height of the outlet hose, which should be 0.6m to1m
from the bottom of the washing machine.
Appliance is vibrating - Check that the transport safety devices have been removed.
- Level the appliance
- Secure the legs (tighten the nuts).
Foam from the detergent drawer - Reduce the amount of detergent used.
- Check the water hardness and amount of detergent used, as well
as the type of detergent used in the drum.
The operation of the appliance is
interrupted before the programme
has nished
- Check power supply, water supply and water outlet.
Noise caused by operation of
the outlet pump after water is
removed
- The water has been removed from the drum, but small amounts
remain in the pump and outlet lead. Constant operation of the outlet
pump causes air to be sucked in leading to the characteristic noise,
which does not mean that anything is wrong.
Short breaks during the wash
cycle
- The water in the appliance is being automatically relled.
- Pause caused by removal of excess foam.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The fault indicator lights
The washing machine indicates error codes to help locate minor operating faults and identify
their cause. The ERROR CODES help locate and determine the cause.
Detected errors are indicated as shown in the following table:
Display indica-
tion
Reason Solution
E01
Washing machine
door is opened
Close the washing machine door and make sure that
laundry is not jammed in the door.
E02
Low pressure, no
water in the drum
Unscrew the water valve, check the water inlet hose and
lter, check the water pressure
E03
Water does not drain
properly
Check water drain pump and lter
E04
Too much water in
the washing machine
Try to restart or contact the SERVICE CENTRE.
01 883 2010
For the UK: please call
01949 862012

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Pump
lter
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
I. Cleaning the pump lter
Clean the pump lter every 20 washes
or so.
Neglecting to clean the lter causes dif-
culties in emptying the machine of water!
Never clean the product’s casing or plastic parts using solvents or strong, abrasive cleaning
agents (e.g. washing powders or creams)! Only use delicate liquid cleaning agents and soft
cloths. Do not use sponges.
lUnplug the appliance from the
mains,
lTurn off the water valve,
lOpen the lter cover by hand
or using a at-head screwdriver.
lUnscrew the lter. lRemove and clean the lter.
To replace the lter
following the pro-
cedure in reverse
order.
II. Cleaning the water supply valve
lTurn on the water supply hose,
lUse forceps to grasp the lter mesh plunger,
lRemove and clean the lter (using a brush).
III. Cleaning the detergent drawer (at least once a month).
lRemove the drawer (while pressing
the stop).
lClean in running water (or using a
brush or piece of cloth).
lReplace the drawer.
To replace the lter
following the pro-
cedure in reverse
order.