CDA CI981 Quick start guide

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CI981
Integrated Washer Dryer
8 + 6kg 1400 spin
Installation, use and maintenance

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Contents:
3 Important information
5 - 6 Safety warnings
7 Recommendations
8 Before first use
10 Detergents and additives
11 Eco note and loading the appliance
12 Control panel and programmes
13 Programme table
14 Programme details
16 Starting a wash programme & features
21 Choice of detergent
22 Care and maintenance
23 Cleaning the filter
25 Detergent drawer
26 - 28 Practical (cleaning) information
29 Display and failure codes
30 Troubleshooting
32 Installation (including transit bolt information)
33 Levelling
34 Connecting to the mains water supply
34 Drainage connection
35 Electrical information
37 Fitting the appliance
38 Fitting the furniture door
41 Final installation checks
42 Technical specifications
42 International washing symbols
43 Energy eciency information

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Important
This appliance must only be used for the purpose for which it is
intended, i.e. domestic use. Any other use could be dangerous and
may lead to premature failure of the appliance.
The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses
caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note that
CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this
product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel. Do
not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance
itself is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
replaced by the manufacturer, or an authorised service centre or
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Appliance information:
Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.
Appliance Model
Serial Number
EU Declarations of Conformity:
This appliance meets the requirements of all applicable EU directives
with the corresponding harmonised standards which provide for CE
marking.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed
of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority
dierentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this
service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from
inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be
recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a
reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately,
the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

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Safety warnings
• If the plug or cord is damaged, do not connect the appliance to the
mains power supply. If the cord is damaged it should be replaced
by the manufacturer or appointed service agent in order to avoid a
hazard. If the appliance is damaged, contact your retailer.
• To remove the plug from the socket, pull on the body of the plug,
not the cable.
• Do not plug the appliance in to the mains power supply with wet or
damp hands, or when the sockets are wet or damp.
• Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet.
• Never open the detergent drawer when a programme is running.
• Never force the appliance door open when a programme is running.
• Since the appliance can reach high temperatures while running, do
not touch the drain hose or drained water during draining.
• In case of any failure, first unplug the appliance and close the
water tap.
• Repair on this appliance should only be undertaken by suitably
qualified personnel.
• Keep the packing materials away from children to prevent risk
of injury.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep pets away from the appliance.
• The appliance should not be installed on carpeted surfaces as this
can block the air ventilation on the base.
• The appliance, particularly the door, may become very hot during
(and remain hot after) use. Please keep all children, pets etc. away.
• Do not install or use the appliance in wet rooms, rooms with high
humidity or near flammable substances (such as flammable or
caustic gases).

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Warnings
To avoid the risk of fire, electric shocks, injury or damage when using
your machine, please take the following precautions:
• Please read all the instructions before using the 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 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 porthole door.
• Do not use an extension lead or adaptor to connect your machine
to the mains supply.
• Follow the washing instructions recommended by the manufacturer
of the garment to be washed.
• Do not turn your 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.
• Never dry clothing or frabrics containing residues of setting lotions,
hairsprays, nail solvents or similar solutions. These items could form
flammable or harmful vapours.

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Important: Ensure that the transit bolts have been removed prior
to using the machine (see page 32).
Recommendations
• Residues of detergent or softener left in the detergent drawer for
long periods will dry and stick to the detergent drawer. To prevent
this put the detergent and softener into the detergent drawer just
before washing.
• It is recommended that the pre-wash programme should only be
used for very dirty clothes.
• Do not exceed the maximum loading capacity.
• When the machine is not in use, keep the water tap closed.
• The appliance is not intended for use by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the appliance is not to be used for prolonged periods of time,
unplug the appliance, close the water tap and leave the door ajar
to keep the inside of the machine dry and to prevent unpleasant
odours from developing.
• As a result of the quality control procedures during production, a
certain amount of water may remain in the appliance. This is normal
and does not signify a fault.
• Do not remove the rating plate. The information on it is important.
• This appliance should not be installed in locations where
the ambient temperature may fall below 0°C. Use in ambient
temperatures below 0°C may damage the machine.

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Before first use
When your 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 machine
before any wash programmes are run.
Prior to pre-cleaning you should ensure the transit bolts have been
removed.
• Select the Cotton programme, set it to 90ºC and add a normal dose
of detergent into the detergent dispenser.
• Press the “Start / Pause” button.
Preparing garments for washing
• 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 suitable
detergent.
• Wash white and coloured loads separately.
• We recommend that small garments are placed in a wash bag.
• We recommend using the delicate programmes for sensitive fabrics.
• Separate clothes according to their types (cotton, synthetic,
sensitive, woollen, etc.), required washing temperatures and level of
dirtiness.
• Since new coloured clothes may shed dye on the first wash, wash
them separately.
• Remove any metal pieces found on the items to be washed, for
example curtain hooks.

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• Fasten all zips and buttons.
• Turn garments, such as knitted fabrics, inside out.
• Before placing the clothes in the drum, make sure all the pockets
are empty. Any small objects may block the drain pump.
• We recommend loading the machine to its full capacity for best
water and energy eciency.
• Whenever possible, we recommend that you wash garments of
dierent 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 machine will therefore be
quieter.

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Detergents and
additives
Your machine’s detergent
dispenser has three sections as
shown in figure 1.
Add the required amount of
detergent and fabric softener
into the specific sections of the
detergent dispenser before
starting the wash programme.
Note: Compartment 1 (Prewash)
is not used with any programmes
on this model (the dispenser is
generic).
The detergent dispenser is designed to allow the use of liquid
detergents rather than adding them to the drum. You should only
insert liquid detergent into the main wash detergent compartment
and ensure that concentrated liquid detergent is diluted with an equal
quantity of water before use.
• Liquid detergent should not be used on programmes when using
the delay timer.
• Do not exceed the “MAX” level in the fabric softener section and
ensure that concentrated fabric softeners are diluted before use
for best washing results and to help prevent clogging.
• Remember that the amount of detergent to be used will always
depend on:
• The amount of clothes to be washed.
1
2
1 - Pre wash
2 - Main wash
- Fabric softener
/conditioner
Fig. 1

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• How heavily the clothes are soiled.
• The hardness of the water (Information on water hardness in your
area can be obtained from your local water board).
We recommend the use of a decalcifying product if the water
hardness is high in your area.
Eco note
The use of more detergent than necessary will not improve your
washing results. Many brands of detergent (and fabric softener/
conditioner) contain phosphates which escape sewage treatment
and can cause excessive algae growth in waterways. This in turn
can pollute drinking water and cause marine life ‘dead zones’
which are underwater environments deprived of oxygen that
are subsequently unable to support life. Please consider the
environment and try to source an environmentally friendly brand.
Loading the machine
- Open the door.
- Add the items to be washed (or dried) separately, ensuring they are
loaded evenly.
- When closing the door, ensure that no item is trapped between the
door and the door seal.
- Close the door securely, otherwise the programme will not start.

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Control panel
A Programme selector dial B Display
C Delay timer button D Temperature selection button
E Spin speed button F Dry level button
G On/o button H Start/pause button
Programmes
Fig. 2
A
B
C D E F
G
H
Fig. 3

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Programme listing
The table below shows the extra functions and temperatures available
for each wash programme.
Extra Rinse
Load(kg)
Features
30
40
40
20
40
30
40
40
40
Cold
Delay
60
Prewash
Softener/
Conditioner
800
800
1000
800
400
600
1200
800
1400
1400
1000
1400
1:07
1:19
1:13
1:00
0:12
0:31
4:28
1:00
1:07
1:00
2:20
1:48
2:40
0:15
1:45
Default temp
(°C)
Default time
(Hrs)
Default speed
(Rpm)
Cotton eco
Cotton intensive
Programme
Cotton
Ready to wear
Quick
Dry
Rinse and spin
Spin
Colours
Wool
Delicate
Mixed
Synthetic
Sport
Anti-allergy
Available option Not available
8.0
4.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
1.0
2.0
2.5
8.0
8.0
8.0
2.0
4.0
Wash Dry
6.0
6.0
4.0
1.0
6.0
8.0
Cold 800
800
800
Programme details
Cotton eco
This program is more economical than a standard cotton programme
but may not be as eective on heavily soiled loads as the standard
cotton programme.
The programmes with weights quoted in the ‘Dry’ column have the
dry function available.

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Cotton
Standard cotton program with a long duration, adjustable
temperatures and intensive cleaning.
Quick
This programme is suited for light loads with light soiling and which
you would like to be cleaned quickly.
Colours
This programme is suited for coloured garments. The default
temperature is cold.
Rinse and spin
This programme rinses the load and then spins it.
Spin
This programme spins the load at the selected spin speed.
Cotton intensive
Cotton program with a long duration and intensive cleaning.
Wool
This programme is suited for woolen items that are clearly labelled as
machine washable. Select the appropriate temperature according to
the garment’s label(s). Also, ensure you use the correct detergents/
additives.

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Delicate
This programme is suited for delicate garments. The intensity of the
wash and drum rotation speed is gentler than other main cycles.
Mixed
This programme is suited for mixed fabric loads that require a more
intense cleaning cycle. Ensure label warnings on garments are
conformed to.
Synthetic
This programme is suited for slightly delicate garments and mixed
loads. The default temperature is 40°C.
Sport
This programme is suited for sportswear with a fair level of soiling.
Anti-allergy
This programme is suited for washing garments for people with
sensitive skin and/or allergies. It is also suitable for baby wear.
Ready to wear
This is a relatively quick wash and dry cycle designed for loads no
heavier than 1 kg. Lightweight synthetic clothes are recommended
only. Thick garments, such as towels, jeans etc. will aect the cycle
time. The drum detects load and moisture and prolongs the cycle time
accordingly.

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Dry
Customisable dry cycle. Load weight and moisture aects duration.
See page 18 for more information on dry levels. This function is
available with some wash cycles (see page 13).
IMPORTANT: NEVER DRY CLOTHING OR FABRICS CONTAINING
RESIDUES OF SETTING LOTIONS, HAIRSPRAYS, NAIL SOLVENTS
OR SIMILAR SOLUTIONS. THESE ITEMS COULD FORM
FLAMMABLE OR HARMFUL VAPOURS.
MyChoice
Press the ‘Spin speed button’ for approximately 3 seconds for the
machine to remember the cycle/setup of your choice (if you have
customised temperature, spin speed etc.). The default MyChoice
cycle is Cotton eco. Once you have created and/or saved a cycle as
per the above steps, this will be the MyChoice cycle thenceforth.
Starting a wash programme & features
• Turn the ‘Programme selector dial’ to the required programme.
• Select the required spin speed using the ‘Spin speed button’.
• Select the wash temperature (if a wash cycle) using the
‘Temperature selection button’.
• Select any required extra options, as detailed on the following
pages.
• Press the ‘Start / pause’ button. The lock symbol should illuminate if
the door has locked successfully.

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When a wash programme is in progress, the programme can be
paused by pressing the ‘Start / pause’ button at any time (unless key
lock is active - page 19). To resume the programme, press the ‘Start /
pause’ button again.
Programme selection
To select a programme, turn the ‘Programme selector dial’ to the
required programme, as detailed in the programme listing on page
13 and also on the detergent dispenser. The display will show the
programme duration.
Spin speed selection
Each selected programme has its own preset spin speed, as shown in
the programme listing on page 13.
If you press the ‘Spin speed button’ the currently set spin speed will
show on the display. You can reduce this or switch it o completely
if required by pressing the ‘Spin speed button’ a number of times. If
you miss the speed you want you can come back round to it again by
pressing a few more times.
Wash temperature selection
Each selected programme has its own preset wash temperature, as
shown in the programme listing on page 13.
If you press the ‘Temperature selection button’ the currently set
temperature will show on the display. You can change the wash
temperature if required (and available) by pressing the ‘Temperature
selection button’ a number of times. If you miss the temperature you
want you can come back round to it again by pressing a few more
times.

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Delay timer
A delay of up to 24 hours can be added to the end time in half hour
increments to allow the wash programme to finish at a convenient
time.
To set the delay timer:
• Press the ‘Delay timer button’ (written ‘start delay’).
• Pressing the ‘Delay timer button’ again increases the delay, up to
the maximum of 24 hours.
• Once the required time delay is shown on the display, the
programme will set after approximately three seconds delay.
Dry level
Press the dry level button (on dry cycles) the required number of times
to achieve the desired drying level (highlighted by display symbols):
Extra dry - The least energy ecient option, but ideal for when you
need to dry items quickly. This option has been selected when both
the below indicators are lit.
Normal dry - The standrad drying option.
Gentle dry - The most energy ecient option. This should be
used on loads that are mostly dry already after the spin cycle, delicate
garments that do not require intense drying or for when drying time is
not an issue.
Start / Pause
Press the ‘Start / pause button’ to start the selected wash programme

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running, the indicator light stays on. If this is pressed again while
the machine is running a programme the washer will pause and the
indicator light will flash.
Key lock
The lock function ensures that the programme will not be aected if
any buttons are pressed accidentally. Only the on/o button remains
active.
The lock function should be activated after the wash programme has
been selected.
To activate the key lock, press and hold ‘Temperature selection’ and
‘Spin speed’ buttons together for approximately three seconds.
To deactivate the key lock, press and hold ‘Temperature selection’
and ‘Spin speed’ buttons together again for approximately five
seconds.
Power cuts
•If there is a power cut, when the electricity comes back on the
washing programme will continue to run from where it stopped.

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EN60456 testing details
Energy label program settings:
1. “Cotton Eco + 60°C + Max speed”
The eco 60° cotton programme and dry only standard drying
programme are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and
they are the most ecient programmes in terms of combined energy
and water consumption. The actual water temperature may dier from
the declared cycle temperature.
Note: The wash cycle times that are quoted and shown by the LED
display, are intended as a guide only. Please note that factors external
to the machine, e.g. the temperature of your water supply, your
water pressure etc. can aect the time it takes for the wash cycle to
complete. Load weight and moisture content will aect the dry cycle
durations.
Notes accompanying EEI on page 43:
1 - The energy eciency class is from A (highest) to D (lowest).
2 - Estimated annual energy and water consumption for a 4 person
household, always using the dryer (200 cycles per year).
3 - Estimated annual energy and water consumption for a 4 person
household, never using the dryer (200 cycles per year).
4 - Washing performance class.
5 - Spin-drying eciency class from G (least) to A (most)
6 - The programme is suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry
and is the most ecient in terms of combined energy and water
consumption. Actual water temperatures may vary slightly. Choose a
suitable detergent for best wash and energy results.