Caple WMF1020 User manual

Instruction manual for washing machine
Model code: WMF1020
Contact Caple on 0844 8003830 or for spare parts www.4caple.co.uk

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WARNINGS
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY
USING THE APPLIANCE.
PRACTICAL TIPS
MAINTENANCE
AND CLEANING
SAFETY
AND TROUBLESHOOTING
ENVIRONMENTAL
WARNINGS
washing machine
contents

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warnings
This washing machine comes with this
manual that includes operating, maintenance
and installation instructions. Please read all
the instructions before using the washing
machine.
Do not wash items that have previously
been cleaned, washed, soaked or treated
with petrol, solvents for dry cleaning, other
inflammable substances or explosives, as
they produce fumes that could catch fire or
explode.
Do not add petrol, solvents for dry cleaning
or other inflammable or explosive substances
to the wash water as they produce fumes
that could catch fire or explode.
Do not repair or replace any part of the
washing machine or try to carry out any type
of servicing unless it is recommended in the
maintenance instructions in the manual.
Do not climb onto the machine or stand
on the open hatch door.
Do NOT use an extension lead or adaptor
to connect your washing machine to the
mains supply.
The machine should only be used for the
purpose it is designed for.
Follow the washing instructions
recommended by the manufacturer of the
garment to be washed.
Do not turn your washing machine on until
you are sure that:
• It has been installed in accordance with
the installation instructions.
• All the water, drainage, mains electricity and
earth connections meet the local regulations
and/or other applicable regulations.
To avoid the risk of fire, electrical shocks, injury or damage when using your washing
machine, please take the following precautions:
thanks for placing your trust in us
Washing in less time.
• The wash programmes do not last as
long giving you more free time.
Time delay.
• To take advantage of cheap electricity
rates.
WITH INNOVATION ALWAYS IN MIND
LCD screens.
• Which allows you to have constant
information about the wash programme
and its duration.
Detergent dispenser designed to offer
maximum convenience.
• Easy to remove for cleaning.
• Possibility of using liquid detergent.
Our new range of washing machines has been designed to make life more convenient for you:
WITH YOUR CONVENIENCE ALWAYS IN MIND
Large hatch.
Maximum opening.
• Designed higher than the normal axis and
with the drum tilted to achieve maximum
ergonomics.
• Its maximum opening makes it much
easier to put clothes in.
Easy-access filter.
• And simple maintenance.
WITH SAVINGS ALWAYS IN MIND
8 kg capacity.
• Which allows you to do less washes and
make savings.

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washing machine
Water inlet hose
specifications
Drain hose
Work top
Power
cord
Control
panel
Detergent
dispenser
Stainless
steel
drum Filter
Kickplate
Hatch
Rear plugs
Spanner
Drain pipe bender
ACCESSORIES LOCATED
INSIDE THE DRUM
Levelling
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washing machine
a There are 3 blocking screws on the back
of the washing machine.
b Use the spanner supplied to loosen and
completely remove the 3 screws together
with the metal washer and the black
rubber and plastic tubes that make up
the blocking system.
c Fit the 3 plastic plugs supplied in the
holes you removed the screws from.
installation and assembly
Do not throw the blocking screws away.
You may need to move the washing
machine at a later date.
Important
aRemove the base, corner protectors and
top cover.
1UNPACKING AND
UNBLOCKING THE
WASHING MACHINE
UNBLOCKING
UNPACKING

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The water supply hose is inside the drum:
aConnect the bent end of the hose to the
threaded inlet of the electrovalve located
at the rear of the washing machine.
bConnect the other end of the hose to the
water intake. Then securely tighten the
connection nut.
It is important that the drain hose bend
is correctly fastened to the outlet, to
prevent any risk of it becoming
detached and causing flooding.
If your washing machine has a hot
water intake, connect the hose with
the red threaded end to the hot water
tap, and to the electrovalve with the
red filter.
The washing machine must be
connected to the mains water supply,
using the new supply hoses supplied
with the appliance. Do not use water
supply hoses that have been used
before. For your washing machine to
work properly, the mains water
pressure must be between 0.05 and
1MPa (0.05 and 10 Kgr/cm2).
aIt is recommended that you have a fixed
drainage outlet 50 to 70 cm from the
floor.
Avoid the drain hose being too tight,
kinked or restricted. Use the bend
supplied.
Important
CONNECTION TO THE MAINS WATER SUPPLY AND
DRAINAGE installation and assembly
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CONNECTION TO THE
MAINS WATER SUPPLY
DRAINAGE
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Important
LEVELLING THE WASHING MACHINE AND CONNECTING
IT TO THE MAINS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
installation and assembly
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Consult the specifications plate located on the
hatch door of the washing machine before
making the electrical connections. Ensure that
the voltage reaching the plug is the same as
that on the plate.
Do not remove the specifications plate. The
information on it is important.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
LEVELLING
It is very important to correctly earth the
washing machine.
The electrical installation, plug, socket,
fuses or automatic switch and counter
must be correctly dimensioned for the
maximum power indicated on the
specifications plate.
Do not plug the washing machine plug into
the socket with wet or damp hands.
To remove the power cord, pull on the body
of the plug.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a cord or special unit provided
by either the manufacturer or your after-
sales service.
With built-in washing machines, the plug
must be accessible after installation.
aFirst of all, we recommend that
you fix and level the rear feet. When
they are properly fixed, secure the
metal locknut tightly to the top
part.
bPut the washing machine into its
niche. Dampen the floor to help
you move the machine into its final
position.
cFinally level and secure the front
feet in the same way as you
levelled the rear feet.
Keep the spanner supplied, in case
you need it again.
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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 (see the operating
instructions on the following pages).
a Press ON/OFF button.
b Select the normal programme at 60ºC.
c Press the start/pause button.
PRE-CLEANING
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PRE-CLEANING

PREPARATION
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washing machine
a Sort the clothes according to fabric
and how they are made.
We recommend using the delicate
programmes for sensitive fabrics. There
is a special wool programme for
woollens.
b Sort clothes according to how soiled
they are.
•Wash lightly soiled garments using a
short programme.
•Use a programme without prewash for
medium-soiled garments.
•Wash heavily soiled garments using a
long programme with prewash.
c Sort your clothes according to
colour.
Wash whites and coloureds
separately.
using the appliance and practical tips
Importante
Make sure
beforehand
that your
woollens can
be machine-
washed.
Before placing the clothes in the drum,
make sure all the pockets are empty.
Any small objects may block the drain
pump.
Prewash
Wash
Wash
1PREPARING
GARMENTS FOR
WASHING
30
60
90
40
Cold
Important
We recommend loading the washing
machine to its full capacity. This means
savings on water and energy.
Whenever possible, we recommend
that you wash garments of different
sizes within the same wash
programme. This improves the washing
action and also aids the correct
distribution of the garments in the drum
when spin-drying, and the washing
machine will therefore be quieter.
It is a good idea to put small garments
in a wash bag.
SORTING THE CLOTHES
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2USING DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES
eco-note
using the appliance and practical tips
Remember that concentrated detergents
exist which are more environment- and
nature-friendly.
The use of more detergent than
necessary will not improve your
washing results, and apart from costing you
money it will have a negative effect on
the preservation of the environment.
We therefore recommend you follow
the detergent manufacturer’s
instructions.
WASH PREWASHFABRIC SOFTENER
a
aYour washing machine’s detergent
dispenser has three compartments.
bIf you are going to use liquid detergent
you must close the wash compartment
flap. Take the blue tab protruding from
the bottom of the compartment between
2 fingers and pull outwards as far as it
will go. Release the flap and it will remain
in the vertical position and prevent the
liquid detergent from getting out. It must
be open for powdered detergent. Put it
in the horizontal position, pressing the
top tab with your finger and pushing it
back as far as it will go.
cPut the detergent, either liquid or powder,
or additive into the detergent dispenser
before starting the wash programme.
The liquid level must never be higher
than the MAX mark printed on the
dispenser wall.
Remember that the amount of detergent to
be used will always depend on:
The amount of clothes to be washed.
How heavily the clothes are soiled.
The water hardness (information about
water hardness is available from the relevant
local authorities).
We recommend the use of a
decalcifying product if the water
hardness is high in your area.
Important
Important
b
DETERGENT
AND ADDITIVES

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3WASH PROGRAMME
SELECTION using the appliance and practical tips
The procedure for selecting a wash
programme is as follows:
aPress the On/Off button to switch on
the washing machine.
bSelect the desired wash programme by
turning the programme selector dial (see
programme table).
door opening
button
start/
pause
button
option
selection
button
delayed
wash
button
spin-dry
and tub
full stop
button
display
programme
dial
additive drawer
start/
pause
button
option
selection
button
delayed
wash
button
spin-dry
button
programme
dial
additive drawer
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using the appliance and practical tips
When you select a programme, the following
information will appear on the display:
1 Wash programme phases:
- display models
Prewash
Wash
Rinse
Spin-dry
- non-display models
Wash
Rinse
End
2 Spin speed
3 Programme nº (for a few seconds)
and then programme duration
(display models only).
Options:
- display models
Easy ironing
Extra rinse
Intensive
- non-display models
Easy ironing
Intensive
There are five programme types:
Cotton programmes
Synthetic programmes
Delicate programmes
Wool programmes
Complementary programmes
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Cotton Wool Delicates
PROGRAMMES
Complem.
Cotton 90ºC
Cotton 60ºC
+ prewash
Cotton 60ºC
Cotton 40ºC
Cotton 30ºC
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2
3
4
5
Synthetic
Wool
Hand
wash
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10
We recommend choosing the most suitable
programme and avoiding using the prewash
whenever possible. This will save you money
and help to preserve the environment.
eco-note
Synthetic
30ºC
Synthetic
40ºC
Synthetic
60ºC
OptiA 45’
13
14
15
16
Delicate
cold
Delicate
30ºC
11
12
Duvet
Rapid’
15 min
Spin-dry
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Cotton
Cotton
Cotton
Cotton
Cotton
Duvet
Synthetic
Wool
Wool
Delicate
Delicate
Synthetic
Synthetic
Synthetic
Cotton/ Synthetic
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YESNO NO
Cold
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Cold
Cold
(*) For wash programmes and consumption in accordance with
Standard EN60456, press the intensive wash button.
(**) For display models only.
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3 (*)
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Cotton 90ºC
Cotton 60ºC + prewash
Cotton 60ºC
Cotton 40ºC
Cotton 30ºC
Duvet
Rapid’ 15 min
Spin-dry
Wool
Hand wash
Delicate cold
Delicate 30ºC
Synthetic 30ºC
Synthetic 40ºC
Synthetic 60ºC
OptiA 45’
Cotton programmes
Comp. prog.
Sytnthetic prog.
30
40
60
60
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
90
YES
YES NO
Wool prog.Delicate prog.
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES NO
YES
YES NO
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Extra rinse (**) Intensive wash
Easy ironing
Spin-dry select
No spin
Tub full stop (**)
Recommended
temperature
Programme Textile type
Option buttons possible
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40
60
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2,20/64
1,50/64
1,36/59
0,60/59
0,30/59
0,20/45
0,05/22
0,05/0
0,45/55
0,05/55
0,10/37
0,20/37
0,20/45
0,40/45
1,00/45
0,60/40
110
100
80
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15
10
40
30
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55
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NOTE: Consumptions in kWh and litres and programme duration may vary
depending on the type and amount of clothes loaded, water pressure, etc.
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8
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4
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Prewash, normal wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and long final spin
Normal wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and long final spin
Normal wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and long final spin
Delicate wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and gentle final spin
SHORT wash, rinse,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and long final spin
Draining and long final spin
WOOLLENS wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and gentle final spin
Delicate wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and gentle final spin
Synthetics wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and gentle final spin
Normal wash, rinses,
fabric softener added automatically
if used and gentle final spin
stop ()
Additive
compartments
Programme
description
Total
consumption
KWh/litres
Approx.
duration
(minutes)
Max. load
of clothes
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4SPIN SPEED SELECTION
using the appliance and practical tips
SPIN DRYING
The wash options must always be selected after
choosing the wash programme. Any programme
change during selection cancels the previously
selected options.
a Spin speed selection
The programme selected is associated
with certain spin revolutions, as shown
on the display.
b It can be modified by pressing the spin
button and the number of revolutions will
be reduced by 100 revolutions at a time
to 400.
c No spin
Press the spin button again to get to the
no spin option. A programme without a
final spin. It is used to prevent creasing
when washing special fabrics.
d Full tub stop option
The wash programme stops on the last
rinse, with the clothes left in water.
When the function is deactivated, the
washing machine continues the
programme, draining and spin-drying.
It is used, for example, when you are not
at home and want to delay the spin-
drying until you get home, to prevent the
clothes creasing after spin-drying and
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5OPENING THE HATCH
using the appliance
a
Depending on the model, you can open the
hatch by pressing the hatch opening button.
b
If you cannot open the hatch due to a
breakdown or a power cut, proceed as follows:
remove the dispenser by pulling the handle
outwards and pressing the blue lever with your
finger. A button with a slot will appear on the
right. Turn the button to the left with the aid of
a coin and the hatch will open.
If your model of Washing machine does not
have remote opening you have to await about
2 minutes from the end of the programme
before being able to open the hatch.
OPENING
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Time delay selection button
On display models, a delay of up to 24 hours
can be selected. The delay must be selected
after choosing the wash programme.
To select the delay time, press the clock button.
On display models, the delay will be increased
by an hour each time the button is pressed.
On non-display models, you can choose a
delay of either 3, 6 or 9 hours.
Cancelling the delay
To cancel the delay you have to press the
clock button successively. The delay will be
cancelled when 24 hours have been reached
and the button is pressed once more. If the
programme is changed the delay is also
cancelled.
6TIME DELAY SECTION AND
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS using the appliance
Additional function selection button depending
on programmes
There are either 3 options or 2 options,
depending on the model: easy ironing,
extra rinse and intensive.
Press the select button to display the
option required.
By pressing the button several times you
can choose between several
combinations of one, two and up to three
additional functions at the same time
depending on the programme selected.
Button: Easy ironing
This option prevents garments from
creasing by means of carrying out a
special programme with special turns to
fluff out the garments after spin-drying
and make them easier to iron.
Button: Extra rinse (on display models)
Increases the level of the final rinse
obtained in the clothes; suitable for large
loads and garments belonging to people
with sensitive skin. Increases water
consumption!
Button: Intensive
This option, specially recommended for
heavily soiled, stained clothes, achieves
better results by extending the normal
wash cycle.
TIME DELAY
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Start/pause button
aTo start up the washing machine you
have to press the start / pause button.
The display will constantly show the
minutes left until the wash is over (on
display models).
7STARTING UP AND
LOCK FUNCTION SELECTION using the appliance
STARTING UP
Lock function selection
Available on display models.
The various buttons can be locked to prevent
them from being pressed and affecting the
selected wash programme and options. This
can be used to stop children playing with the
buttons, etc.
The lock function should be activated after
the wash programme has been selected
together with all its options.
Activating the lock function
aThe lock function is activated by pressing
the start/pause button and holding it
down for at least 3 seconds.
The display will show if it is activated.
Deactivating the lock function
bThe lock function is cancelled when the
wash programme comes to an end. If
you want to deactivate the lock function
before the end of the programme, you
have to hold the start button down again
for at least 3 seconds. After 3 seconds,
the lock function indicator will disappear
from the display, and it will go into pause
status.
The ON/OFF button does not cancel
the lock function.
LOCK FUNCTION
Start/Pause
Start/Pause
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On display models, when the programme is
running you can see which phase it is at on the
display, as well as how long there is to the end
of the programme. On non-display models the
phase the programme is at is shown by the
LEDs.
The active phases will appear successively at
the top of the display as the programme
progresses. The time remaining until the end of
the programme will also appear on the display.
It updates at regular intervals, but not minute by
minute.
Any option button can be selected provided the
wash phase in which it takes effect has not been
passed and when the programme accepts the
option.
Pressing the delay button during the wash has
no effect on the washing machine.
Pressing the start/pause button during the wash
activates the PAUSE function.
8WASH PROGRAMME PHASES AND POWER CUTS
using the appliance
PROGRAMME
PHASES
If there is a power cut, when the electricity
comes back on the washing machine will
continue to run from where it left off (it has
several hours of memory). The same will happen
if the ON/OFF button is pressed.
POWER CUTS
warnings
Level the washing machine by adjusting the
feet to reduce the noise caused by spin-drying.
Try and wash clothes of different sizes in the
same wash programme to favour the distribution
of the clothes inside the drum during spin-drying.
All the models have a safety system for spin-
drying that prevents spin-drying from being carried
out if the distribution of the clothes inside the
drum is too concentrated. This prevents the
appliance from vibrating too much.
If you find that the clothes are not properly wrung
out, try spin-drying them again after having
distributed the clothes more evenly in the drum.
Important
If you change the wash programme during
the wash using the selector, the PAUSE
function is activated and the programme is
cancelled.
If you need to add or remove a garment,
press the start/pause button and make sure
that the water level is not above the door
overflow level and that the temperature
inside is not high. Press the start/pause
button again to restart the wash from the
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washing machine
maintenance and cleaning
After each wash, leave the door open
for a while to allow the air to circulate
freely inside the machine.
From time to time, depending on the
hardness of your water, it is
recommendable to run a full wash cycle
using a decalcifying product.
This will extend the life of your washing
machine.
MAINTENANCE
The washing machine should be
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply before any cleaning or
maintenance is carried out.
A dirty or incorrectly fitted siphon
will prevent the additives from
being taken in and leave water
inside the compartment at the end
of the wash.
Important
1CLEANING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER
Important
Clean the detergent dispenser whenever
there is any washing product residue left
inside.
aPull outwards on the handle and
press the blue lever with your finger
to remove the detergent dispenser
completely.
Use warm water and a brush to
clean the compartments.
bAlso clean the additive
compartment siphon. To remove
it, pull the flap at the back out.
Once it has been cleaned, put it
back pressing down to make sure
that it fits right in. Put the dispenser
back into the washing machine.