Kuppersbusch IWT 1459.2 W User manual

User manual
Washer-dryer
IWT 1459.2 W

Contents
Safety information 2
Product description 4
Control panel 6
Display 6
Indicator pilot lights (10) 7
First use 7
Personalization 7
Daily use 8
Washing programmes 12
Drying Programmes 15
Helpful hints and tips 15
Drying Hints 16
Care and cleaning 17
What to do if… 21
Technical data 23
Consumption values 24
Installation 24
Electrical connection 28
Building-in 28
Subject to change without notice
Safety information
Important! Read carefully & keep for future
reference.
• The safety of Your appliance complies with
the industry standards and with legal re-
quirements on the safety of appliances.
However, as manufacturers, we feel it is
our duty to provide the following safety
notes.
• It is most important that this instruction
book should be retained with the appli-
ance for future reference. Should the ap-
pliance be sold or transferred to another
owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the appliance in or-
der that the new owner can get to know
the functioning of the appliance and the
relevant warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before in-
stalling or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the appli-
ance for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged
appliance . If parts are damaged, contact
your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter
months when there are minus tempera-
tures. Store it at room temperature for 24
hours before using for the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
• During high temperature wash pro-
grammes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
• Make sure that small pets do not climb into
the drum. To avoid this, please check into
the drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins,
nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive dam-
age and must not be placed into the ma-
chine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to the
fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces,
washable belts etc in a washing bag or pil-
low case as it is possible for such items to
slip down between the tub and the inner
drum.
• Do not use your washing machine to wash
articles with whalebones, material without
hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off
the water supply after use, cleaning and
maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you at-
tempt to repair the machine yourself. Re-
pairs carried out by inexperienced people
may cause injury or serious malfunction-
ing. Contact your local Service Centre. Al-
ways insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
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• When unpacking the appliance, check that
it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it
and contact the Service Centre.
• All packing and transit bolts must be re-
moved before use. Serious damage can
occur to the product and to property if this
is not adhered to. See relevant section in
the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance, check
that it is not standing on the inlet and drain
hose and the worktop is not pressing the
electrical supply cable against the wall.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted
floor, please adjust the feet in order to al-
low air to circulate freely under the appli-
ance.
• Always be sure, that there is no water leak-
age from hoses and their connections after
the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location
subject to frost, please read the “dangers
of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a quali-
fied plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a quali-
fied electrician or competent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic
use. It must not be used for purposes other
than those for which it was designed.
• Only wash and dry fabrics which are de-
signed to be machine washed or dried.
Follow the instructions on each garment
label
• Do not overload the appliance. See the
Washing Programme Table.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets
are empty and buttons and zips are fas-
tened. Avoid washing frayed or torn arti-
cles and treat stains such as paint, ink,
rust, and grass before washing. Under-
wired bras must NOT be machine washed.
• Garments which have been in contact with
volatile petroleum products should not be
machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids
are used, care should be taken to ensure
that the fluid is removed from the garment
before placing in the machine.
• As some duvets and eiderdowns should
be washed/dried in large commercial ma-
chines because of their bulk, please check
with the manufacturer of the item before
washing in a domestic machine.
• The users should always check that they
have not left their gas lighters (disposable
or otherwise) in their clothing.
• Never tumble dry items that have had con-
tact with chemicals such as dry cleaning
fluid. These are of a volatile nature and
could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry
items which have been washed in water or
require airing.
• Plastic detergent dispensers should not
remain in the drum during the drying cycle,
as the plastic used is not designed to with-
stand the heat. If you wish to wash-
through-to-dry you should use the con-
ventional detergent dispenser drawer.
• Never pull the power supply cable to re-
move the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use your new appliance if the power
supply cable, the control panel, the work-
ing surface or the base are damaged so
that the inside of the appliance is accessi-
ble.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
person (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic
film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to chil-
dren - danger of suffocation! Keep them
out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
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• Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the
drum the machine incorporates a special
feature. To activate this device, rotate the
button (without pressing it) inside the door
clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If
necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the pos-
sibility of closing the door, rotate the but-
ton counterclockwise until the groove is
vertical.
Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern re-
quirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent con-
sumption.
The NEW JET system allows total use of de-
tergent and reduces water consumption so
saving energy.
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1
6
5
3
4
2
1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Rating plate
5Drain pump
6Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for prewash phase or stain
remover.
The prewash detergent is added at the be-
ginning of the wash programme.
The stain remover is added during the
STAIN-Action phase in the main wash.
Compartment for powder or liquid deter-
gent used for main wash .
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or
starching additives must be poured into the
compartment before starting the wash pro-
gramme.
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Control panel
Below is a picture of the control panel. It
shows the programme selector dial as
well as the buttons and the pilot lights.
These are presented by relevant num-
bers on the following pages.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 98
1Programme selector dial
2SPIN button
3STAIN button
4TIME SAVING button
5EXTRA RINSE button
6DRYING TIME button
7Display
8START/PAUSE button
9DELAY START button
10 Indicator pilot lights
Symbols : = No Spin, = Stain, =
Time Saving, = Extra Rinse, = Dry-
ing Time, = Start/Pause, = Delay Start,
= Functioning, = Drying, = Door,
= Child Lock, = Cotton, = Prewash,
= Synthetic, = Easy Iron, = Delicate,
= Wool, = Handwash, = Delicate
Rinses, = Drain, = Spin, = Refresh
Display
7.2
7.1
7.3
7.1
Duration of selected programme
Duration of selected programme : After se-
lecting a programme, the duration is dis-
played in hours and minutes (for example
2.05 ). The duration is calculated automati-
cally on the basis of the maximum recom-
mended load for each type of fabric. After the
programme has started, the time remaining
is updated every minute.
Selected drying time
After selecting a drying programme, the dry-
ing time is displayed in minutes and/or hours
(see paragraph «Drying only»). After the pro-
gramme has started the remaining time is
updated every minute.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some
alarm codes can be displayed, for example
(see chapter «What to do if...»).
End of programme
When the programme has finished a blinking
zero is displayed, the DOOR pilot light
( 10.3 ), the FUNCTIONING pilot light ( 10.1 )
and the pilot light of button 8go out and the
door can be opened.
Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with the
set wash programme is selected, the mes-
sage Err is displayed for about 2 seconds
and the yellow pilot light of button 8light
starts blinking.
Delay Start
The selected delay (20 hours max) set by
means of the relevant button appears on the
display for about 3 seconds, then the dura-
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tion of the previously selected programme is
displayed. The delay time value decreases by
one unit every hour. When only 1 hour re-
mains, the time decreases every minute.
7.2
Delay Start symbol
The symbol 7.2 will appear on the display.
7.3
Child safety lock
Stand by mode
If your laundry is not removed during 10
minutes after the programme is finished,
the back-light of the display switches off
and the energy saving system will be en-
abled.
Only the button 8pilot light is blinking to
indicate that the appliance has to be
switched off.
By pressing any buttons the appliance
will come out from the energy saving
status and you could set another wash-
ing programme or switch off the appli-
ance.
Indicator pilot lights (10)
10.2
10.1
10.3
After having pressed the button 8, the
FUNCTIONING pilot light ( 10.1 ) comes on.
When selecting a drying programme the DRY
pilot light ( 10.2 ) illuminates and stays on
during the drying phase.
When the pilot light 10.1 comes on this
means that the machine is operating.
The DOOR pilot light ( 10.3 ) indicates if the
door can be opened:
• light on: the door cannot be opened
• light blinking: the door is opening
• light off: the door can be opened
First use
• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installa-
tion instructions.
• Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
• Before the first wash, run a cotton cy-
cle at the highest temperature without
any laundry in the machine, to remove
any manufacturing residue from the
drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of
detergent into the main wash com-
partment and start the machine.
Personalization
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided with an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following cases:
• at the end of the cycle
• in the event of operating problems.
By pressing the 3and 4buttons simultane-
ously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic sig-
nal is deactivated (except for the events of
operating problems). By pressing these 2
buttons again, the acoustic signal is reacti-
vated.
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appli-
ance unsupervised and not to worry that chil-
dren might be injured by or cause damage to
the appliance.
This function remains able also when the
washing machine is not working.
There are two different ways to set this op-
tion:
•Before pressing button 8: it will be impos-
sible to start the machine.
• after pressing button 8: it will be impossi-
ble to change any other programme or op-
tion.
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To enable or disable this option press simul-
taneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4and
5until the symbol 7.3 appears or disappears
on or from the display.
Daily use
Load the laundry
1. 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.
2. Close the door firmly. You must hear a
click during closing.
Warning! Do not embed the laundry
between the door and the rubber joint.
Washing Only
Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener
Your new appliance was designed to reduce
water, energy and detergent consumption.
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of deter-
gent required, pour it into the main wash
compartment and, if you wish to carry
out the prewash phase or to perform the
stain function, pour the detergent or the
stain remover into the compartment
marked .
2. If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked (the amount
used must not exceed the MAX mark in
the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
Select the required programme by
means of programme selector dial (1)
You can choose the right programme for any
type of laundry following the descriptions on
the washing programme tables (see «Wash-
ing Programmes»).
Turn the programme selector dial to the re-
quired programme. The programme selector
determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.
water level, drum movement, number of rin-
ses) and the washing temperature according
to the type of laundry.
The pilot light of button 8starts blinking.
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The selector dial can be turned either clock-
wise or anticlockwise. Position to Reset
programme/ Switching OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selec-
tor dial must be turned to position ,
to switch the machine off.
If you turn the programme selector dial
to another programme when the ma-
chine is working, the yellow pilot light of
button 8will blink 3 times and the mes-
sage Err is displayed on the display to
indicate a wrong selection. The machine
will not perform the new selected pro-
gramme.
Select the SPIN speed or NO SPIN
option (Button 2)
When the required programme has been
selected, your appliance automatically
proposes the maximum spin speed pro-
vided for that programme.
Press this button repeatedly to change the
spin speed, if you want your laundry to be
spun at a speed different from the one pro-
posed by the washing machine.
The relevant light will light up.
NO SPIN: By selecting this option all spinning
phases are suppressed and replaced by a
drain, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. Rec-
ommended for extremely delicate fabrics. On
some programmes the rinses will be per-
formed with more water.
Programme option buttons
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired pro-
gramme and before pressing the button 8.
When these buttons are pressed, the corre-
sponding pilot lights come on. When they are
pressed again, the pilot lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the in yellow
pilot light of the button 8blinks for 3 times
and the Err message appears on the display
for some seconds.
For the compatibility among the washing
programmes and the options see chap-
ter «Washing Programmes».
Select the STAIN option (Button 3)
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or
stained laundry with stain remover (extended
main wash with time optimised stain action
phase). The relevant light will light up.
This option is not available with a tempera-
ture lower than 40°C.
If you wish to perform a programme with the
stain option, pour stain remover into com-
partment .
Select the TIME SAVING option (Button
4)
This option allows you to modify the washing
time, automatically proposed by the appli-
ance.
DAILY: by pressing button 4once, the rela-
tive pilot light comes on and the washing du-
ration will be reduced to wash daily soiled
laundry.
SUPER QUICK: by pressing button 4twice,
the relative pilot light remains lit, the washing
duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled
laundry or items that have been used or worn
for a short time. On the display will be visual-
ized the decreased washing time.
Select the EXTRA RINSE option (Button
5)
This appliance is designed for saving water.
However, for people with a very delicate skin
(allergic to detergents) it may be necessary
to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of
water (extra rinse).
The appliance will perform some additional
rinses.
Select the START/PAUSE (Button 8)
To start the selected programme, press the
button 8, the corresponding red pilot light
stops blinking.
The pilot light 10.1 is on to indicate that the
appliance starts operating.
The pilot light 10.3 is on to indicate the door
is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press the button 8: the corresponding red
pilot light starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button
8again. If you have chosen a delayed start
with button 9, the machine will begin the
countdown. If an incorrect option is selected,
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the yellow pilot light of the button 8blinks for
3 times the message Err is displayed for
about 2 seconds.
Select the DELAY START (Button 9)
Before you start the programme , if you
wish to delay the start, press the button re-
peatedly, to select the desired delay.
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display for about 3
seconds, then the duration of the pro-
gramme will appear again.
You must select this option after you have set
the programme and before you press the
button 8.
The wash programme can be delayed from
30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then
by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by
means of this button.
The door will be locked throughout the delay
time. If you wish to add laundry in the ma-
chine during the delay time you will press
button 8to put the machine in pause. Add
the laundry, close the door and press button
8again.
Selecting the delayed start.
• Select the programme and the required
options.
• Select the delay start.
•Press button 8: the appliance starts its
hourly countdown. The programme will
start after the selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start
• Set the washing machine to PAUSE by
pressing the button 8;
•Press button 9once until the symbol ’ is
displayed;
•Press the button 8again to start the pro-
gramme.
Important! The selected delay can be
changed only after selecting the washing
programme again.
The DELAY START can not be selected with
DRAIN programme.
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change any option before the
programme carries it out. Before you make
any change, you must pause the washing
machine by pressing the button 8.
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it . Turn the programme
selector dial to and then to the new pro-
gramme position. Start the new programme
by pressing the 8button again. The washing
water in the tub will not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 8to interrupt a programme
which is running, the corresponding light
starts blinking. Press the button again to re-
start the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to to cancel a pro-
gramme which is running. Now you can se-
lect a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme
has started
When the machine is working and through
the delay time, the door is locked. If, for any
reason, it is necessary to open it, set firstly
the machine to pause by pressing the button
8. If the symbol 10.3 after a few minutes
goes off, the door can be opened.
If the symbol 10.3 stays on and the door re-
mains locked, this means that the machine is
already heating or that the water level is too
high. In this case the door can not be
opened. If you cannot open the door but you
need to open it you have to switch the ma-
chine off by turning the selector dial to .
After a few minutes the door can be opened
(pay attention to the water level and tem-
perature !) .
After closing the door, it is necessary to se-
lect the programme and options again and to
press button 8 .
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically, the pilot
light of button 8, the pilot lights 10.1 and
10.3 go off and a blinking will appear on
the display.
If a programme or an option that ends with
water still in the tub has been selected, a
blinking will appear on the display, the pilot
light of button 8goes off and the door re-
mains locked to indicate that the water must
be emptied out before opening the door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out
the water:
•Turn the programme selector dial to
• Select the DRAIN or SPIN programme
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• Reduce the spin speed if needed, by
means of the relevant button
•Pressbutton8
• When the programme has finished the dis-
play shows a blinking . The pilot light
10.3 goes off and the door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to 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.
Drying Only
The recommended load size is 3 kg for
cottons and linen and 2 kg for synthetic
items.
Note! It is also possible to dry up to
4 kg of cotton items (see the «Drying
Time Table»).
The water tap must be open and the
drain hose must be positioned in the
sink or connected to the drain pipe.
Select a spin cycle at the maximum spin
speed allowed for the type of laundry in order
to obtain the best drying performances.
Select the drying programme by turning
the programme selector (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the re-
quired programme for Cottons or Synthetics
in the Drying sector. The pilot light 10.1 illu-
minates.
Select the drying time by pressing
button 6
With this button is possible to select the du-
ration of the drying cycle according to the
type of fabric (cotton or synthetic).
Press button 6, until the time you want ap-
pears on the display.
For Cottons you can select a drying time
from 10 minutes to 250 minutes (hours 4.10).
For Synthetics you can select a drying time
from 10 minutes to 130 minutes (hours 2.10).
Every time you press this button the drying
time increases by 5 mins.
Press then button 8to start the programme.
The selected drying time on the display de-
creases by one unit every minute.
Note!
The programme time will automatically
increase by some minutes.
Note!
The different type of cottons (towelling,
sheets, shirts, and so on) or eventual
laundry rolling up during spinning phase
may cause a not uniform dryness. So, in
the exceptional case that at the end of
the cycle the laundry remains slightly
wet, we suggest you to stretch the items
rolled up out, to redistribute evenly the
laundry in the drum and to select an ad-
ditional drying cycle of 20-30 minutes.
At the end of the programme
At the end of the drying programme, some
acoustic signals sound. A blinking zero ap-
pears on the display, the pilot light 10.2 and
10.3 and the light of the button 8go off. At
this point, begins an anti-crease phase which
lasts about 10 minutes. During this time the
door is locked.
Note!
If you wish to open the door before or
during the anti-crease phase or to inter-
rupt it, press any button or turn the pro-
gramme selector dial to any programme
position (except « O/OFF »), the door
can be opened. Turn the selector dial to
the « O/OFF » position to switch the ma-
chine off. Remove the laundry.
Automatic washing and drying (NON-
STOP programme)
For NON-SOP programmes, the recom-
mended load size is 3 kg for cottons and
linen and 2 kg for synthetic items.
Note! It is also possible to dry up to
4 kg of cotton items (see the «Drying
Time Table»).
The water tap must be open and the
drain hose must be positioned in the
sink or connected to the drain pipe.
Select the washing and the drying
programme by turning the programme
selector dial (1) and button 6
Switch the machine on by turning the selec-
tor dial to the selected washing programme/
temperature and press the buttons corre-
sponding to the required options.
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When selecting an «auto-drying programme»
the pilot lights 10.1 and 10.2 illuminate.
If you press button 6the DRYING TIME value
appears on the display for a few seconds,
then the entire duration of the washing and
drying cycle appears.
If possible, do not select a spin speed
lower than that proposed by the appli-
ance to avoid a too long drying time so
saving energy.
In any case the reduction of the spin
speed is only possible after select-
ing drying.
The lowest values you can select are the
following: with drying time 900 r.p.m. for
cottons and 700 r.p.m. for synthetics.
Select the drying time suitable to your
laundry and start the programme by
pressing button 8.
At the end of the programme, follow the
instructions given in the corresponding
previous chapter.
Washing programmes
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
Options Detergent
Compartment
COTTON
95°- 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).
SPIN, NO SPIN,
STAIN
1)
, TIME SAV-
ING
2)
, EXTRA RINSE
COTTON ECONOMY
40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
White and coloured cotton or mixed fabrics nor-
mally soiled.
SPIN, NO SPIN,
STAIN, EXTRA RINSE
COTTON + PREWASH
3)
95°- 40°
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).
SPIN, NO SPIN, TIME
SAVING
2)
, EXTRA
RINSE
SYNTHETIC
60°- 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured gar-
ments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
SPIN, NO SPIN,
STAIN
1)
, TIME SAV-
ING
2)
, EXTRA RINSE
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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
Options Detergent
Compartment
EASY IRON
40°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and spun.
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed
and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is
easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional
rinses.
SPIN, NO SPIN, EX-
TRA RINSE
DELICATE
40°- 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load kg 3- Reduced load kg 1,5
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.
SPIN, NO SPIN,
STAIN
1)
, TIME SAV-
ING
2)
, EXTRA RINSE
WOOL/HANDWASH
30°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics.
Note : A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If
the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add
more items, redistribute the load manually and then se-
lect the spinning programme.
SPIN, NO SPIN
DELICATE RINSES
Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
items which have been washed by hand. The machine
performs some rinses, followed by a final spin. The spin
speed can be reduced by pressing the relevant button.
SPIN, NO SPIN, EX-
TRA RINSE
DRAIN
Draining of water
Max. load 6 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the Rinse Hold option selected.
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Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Spin Speed
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
Options Detergent
Compartment
SPIN
Drain and long spin
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and
after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected.
Before selecting this programme the selector dial must
be turned to . You can choose the spin speed by
pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to
be spun.
SPIN
SYNTHETIC DRY
Drying synthetic programme. It can be used with DRY-
ING TIME selection.
COTTON DRY
Drying cotton programme. It can be used with DRYING
TIME selection.
REFRESH
30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
This programme may be used for quick wash for sport
items, or cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or
worn once.
SPIN
COTTON ECONOMY
60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm
Max. load 6 kg
White and fast coloured cotton .
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and
the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain
a good washing efficiency so saving energy.
SPIN, NO SPIN,
STAIN, EXTRA RINSE
/OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .
1) Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
2) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 4, we recommend that you reduce the
maximum load as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
3) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
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Drying Programmes
Degree of Drying Type of Fabric Max Load Spin Speed
Suggested
drying time
in Mins
Ideal for towelling materials
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath
towels, etc)
4 kg
3 kg
1,5 kg
1400
160-180
110-120
75-85
Suitable for items to put
away without ironing
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath
towels, etc)
4 kg
3 kg
1,5 kg
1400
150-170
100-110
65-75
Suitable for items to put
away without ironing
Synthetics and
mixed fabrics
2 kg
1 kg 1200 90-100 55-65
Suitable for ironing
Cotton and linen
(sheets, tablecloths,
shirts, etc.)
4 kg
3 kg
1,5 kg
1400
120-140
80-90
50-60
In compliance with EC directive EN 50229 the cotton reference programme for the
data entered in the Energy Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load by
two equal parts and drying with DRYING TIME each of them.
Helpful hints and tips
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each gar-
ment label and the manufacturer’s washing
instructions. Sort the laundry as follows:
whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates,
woollens.
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together.
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the
wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash;
they should therefore be washed separately
the first time.
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long
tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special
detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.
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.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain
remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpen-
tine, lay the garment on a soft surface and
dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton
cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a
rust removing product used cold. Be careful
with rust stains which are not recent since the
cellulose structure will already have been
damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with ace-
tone
1)
, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then
rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten
the fabric first with acetone
1)
, then with acetic
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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acid; treat any residual marks on white fab-
rics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, me-
thylated spirits or benzine, then rub with de-
tergent paste.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the
choice of detergent and use of the correct
quantities to avoid waste and protect the en-
vironment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities, can
upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the
type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons,
etc.), the colour, washing temperature and
degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine de-
tergents may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics
(60°C max) and woollens
• liquid detergents, preferably for low tem-
perature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for wool-
lens only.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer .
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will de-
pend on the type of fabric, load size, degree
of soiling and hardness of the water used.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instruc-
tions on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
• you are washing a small load
• the laundry is lightly soiled
• large amounts of foam form during wash-
ing.
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “de-
grees” 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. If the water hard-
ness degree is medium or high we suggest
you to add a water softener following always
the manufacturer’s instructions. When the
degree of hardness is soft, readjust the quan-
tity of the detergent.
Drying Hints
Preparing the drying cycle
As a dryer, the appliance works on the con-
densation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open
and the drain hose must drain water into
a sink or into the drain pipe, even during
the drying cycle.
Attention!
Before starting the drying programme, re-
duce the loads of washed laundry, in order
to obtain good performances.
Laundry not suitable for drying
• Particularly delicate items such as synthet-
ic curtains, woollen and silk, garments with
metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky gar-
ments such as anoraks, bed covers, quilts,
sleeping bags and duvets must not be ma-
chine dried.
• Avoid drying dark clothes with light col-
oured fluffy items such as towels as these
can attract the fluff.
• Remove the laundry when the appliance
has finished drying.
• To avoid a static charge when drying is
completed, use either a fabric softener
when you are washing the laundry or a
fabric conditioner specifically for tumble
dryers.
• Garments padded with foam-rubber or
materials similar to foam-rubber must not
be machine dried; they represent a fire
hazard.
• Also, fabrics containing residue of setting
lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or sim-
ilar solutions must not be machine dried in
order to avoid the formation of harmful va-
pours.
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The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of
the dispenser drawer before starting the
wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme
without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a re-circulation
system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recom-
mendations on quantities to use and do not
exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent
dispenser drawer .
Garment labels
For drying, follow the indications given on the
manufacturer’s labels:
•= May be tumble dried
•= Drying at high temperature
•= Drying at reduced temperature
•= Do not tumble dry.
Drying cycle duration
The drying time may vary depending on:
• speed of the final spin
• dryness degree required (iron dry, store
dry)
•typeoflaundry
• weight of the load size .
The average drying time for a timed drying
are indicated in the «Drying programmes»
chapter. The experience will help you to dry
your laundry in a more suitable way, accord-
ing to the different fabrics. Take note of the
duration drying time of the already performed
cycles.
Additional drying
If the laundry is still damp at the end of the
drying programme, select a short drying cy-
cle again.
Warning! Do not over dry the laundry
in order to avoid creasing of fabrics
or garment’s shrinking.
Care and cleaning
You must DISCONNECT the appliance from
the electricity supply, before you can carry
out any cleaning or maintenance work.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It
is a good idea to periodically use a water
softening powder in the machine. Do this
separately from any laundry washing, and
according to the softening powder manufac-
turer's instructions. This will help to prevent
the formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps
to prevent mould and stagnant smells form-
ing inside the appliance. Keeping the door
open after a wash will also help to preserve
the door seal.
Maintenance wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is
possible to get a build up of residues inside
the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash be
performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent, must
be a powder with biological properties.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry thor-
oughly.
Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
Detergent dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
1. To aid cleaning, the top part of the addi-
tive compartment should be removed.
Remove the detergent dispenser drawer
by pressing the catch downwards and by
pulling it out.
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2. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
3. 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 re-
cess.
4. Replace the drawer and run the rinse pro-
gramme without any clothes in the drum.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to
rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap
water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with
acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum
with a cleaning agent for stainless steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any washing
to clean off any cleaning agent residues.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme at
maximum temperature and add approx.
1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
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Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly if:
• the machine does not empty and/or spin
• the machine makes an unusual noise dur-
ing draining due to objects such as safety
pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.
Proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the appliance.
2. If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down.
3. Place a container close to the pump ( A)
to collect any spillage.
A
B
4. Release the emergency emptying hose
( B), place it in the container and remove
its cap cover.
5. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump and remove it. Always
keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of
water when removing the pump.
6. Remove any objects from the pump im-
peller by rotating it.
7. Put the cap back on the emergency emp-
tying hose and place the latter back in its
seat.
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8. Screw the pump fully in.
Warning!
When the appliance is in use and depending
on the programme selected there can be hot
water in the pump. Never remove the pump
cover during a wash cycle, always wait until
the appliance has finished the cycle, and is
empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it
is securely retightened so as to stop leaks
and young children being able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filters
Important! If the appliance doesn't fill, takes
long to fill water, the starting button blinks
yellow or the display (if available) shows the
relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..."
for more details), check if the water inlet filters
are blocked .
To clean the water inlet filters:
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff
brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Make
sure the connection is tight.
5. Unscrew the hose from the machine.
Keep a rug nearby because some water
may flow.
6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.
7. Screw the hose back to the machine and
make sure the connection is tight.
45°
35°
8. Turn on the water tap.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the appliance:
1. pull out the plug from the power socket;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has
cooled down;
4. place a bowl on the floor and place the
end of the emergency emptying hose into
the bowl. Remove its cap. The water
should drain by gravity into the bowl.
When the bowl is full, put the cap back
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