Modena WF 0532 WSR Owner's manual

User
Manual Book
Washing Machine
WF 0532 WSR
WF 0632 WSR
WF 0732 WSR

TABLE OF CONTENT
SAFETY AND WARNING 1
Intended Use 1
Electrical Safety 2
Water Safety 3
Positioning 3
Correct Use 3
FEATURES 5
Control Panel 5
Control Panel Description 5
INSTALLATION 7
General Information 7
Before Use 12
HOW TO USE 14
Washing Instructions 14
Laundry Selection 15
Starting Washing Programs 17
MAINTENANCE 19
Cabinet 19
Detergent Drawer 19
Cleaning Detergent Drawer 19
Drain Pump Filter Cleaning 20
Cleaning of Electro-Valve and Water Supply Hose Filters 23
Water Loading Test 23
TROUBLESHOOTING 24
If Washing Machine is Noisy 24

If Washing Machine Unable to Spin 24
If Washing Machine Moves 24
If Laundry is Ruined/ Torn 25
If Laundry Stained by Other Clothes 25
Possible Remedies 26
SPECIFICATION 30
APPENDIX 33
Washing Programs, Durations and Options 33
Laundry Symbols for Washing Machine 38
Laundry Symbols Not for Washing Machine 39
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SAFETY AND WARNING
This washing machine complies with current safety norms and
regulations. If improperly used, it can provoke damage to people and/or
goods around you. Before using the washing machine for the first time,
please read this user guide carefully. It contains important instructions
for the safety, use and maintenance of the washing machine. This will
prevent any possible danger for yourself and damage to the appliance.
Please keep the user guide with you and give it to other users, if
necessary.
Intended Use
Please, note that this washing machine is only for domestic use and only
to wash clothes which have been indicated by the manufacturer as
suitable for washing in water on the label. Any other use can turn
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages caused
by an improper and/or incorrect use of the household appliance.
In other cases, the washing machine must not exceed one washing cycle
a day. Some examples are:
•Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments.
•Farm houses.
•By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments.
•Bed and breakfast type environments.
•Areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.
CAUTION!
When washing at high temperature, be aware that the door glass
could become very hot (about 90oC). Prevent children from
touching it.

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Electrical Safety
•Before plugging the washing machine into the electrical socket,
be sure that the power supply is in line with the data (power,
frequency) indicated in the technical data label. If any doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.
•The electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed
when it is connected to an electrical system which is compliant
with all legal standards and equipped with a separate magneto
thermal differential switch (circuit breaker) and earthed. Do not
use extension leads or adapters.
•This is a key safety requirement. Verify this condition and in
case of any doubt, it is advised to call a qualified electrician
who shall check the electrical system.
•The appliance can only be repaired by an authorized technician.
If it is not the case, the manufacturer cannot be held liable for
any possible damage that could arise.
•If not properly repaired, the user may be exposed to serious
danger, for which the manufacturer cannot be held liable.
•If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by
an authorized technician in order to avoid any possible danger.
ATTENTION!
•This appliance can be used by children of at least 8 years
old and by people with limited physical, sensorial or mental
ability or with no required knowledge, as long as they are
kept under surveillance or they have been instructed about
safety norms to apply for the use of the appliance and
possible risks.
•Children shall not play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and maintenance operations must not be made by
children without supervision.
•Children under the age of 3 must be supervised while the
appliance is in function.

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•In the event of faults, prolonged absences or to clean the
appliance, disconnect it from the electrical mains.
•The appliance is considered to be disconnected from the mains
when:
-The power cable is unplugged from the socket.
-The central switch has been turned off.
Water Safety
•To connect the appliance to the water supply, use only new
hoses. Do not use old hoses.
•Be sure that during the washing cycle, the detergent drawer is
always closed and turn off the water tap at the end of each
washing cycle.
•It is not possible to make modifications to the appliance without
a prior authorization by the manufacturer. Before connecting the
draining hose to the sink, make sure that the water is easily
drained.
•Secure the draining hose so that it cannot move because the
strong flow of water could push it out of the sink.
Positioning
The appliance must not be installed on roofs, balconies, under canopies
or in places where it may be exposed to atmospheric agents.
Correct Use
•Before using the appliance for the first time, remove the transport
securing screws from the rear (see installation chapter). If those
screws are not removed, it will damage the appliance or adjacent
furniture or other appliances during the spinning.
•Make sure garments are not washed together with foreign
objects (i.e. nails, needles, coins, paper clips). These foreign
objects may damage the appliance (i.e. the drum or the tub) and,
in turn, the damaged parts may damage the garments.
•Garments that have been pre-treated with solvents or products
containing solvents, have to be carefully rinsed with clean water

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before washing in the appliance.
•Never use detergents with solvents (i.e. petrol,
trichloroethylene). These products may damage some
componentsof the appliance and produce toxic vapors which
could potentially provoke fires, blasts or damaged surfaces.
NOTES!
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages caused
because of not following the instructions in the manual.

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FEATURES
Control Panel
Control Panel Description
1. Programs Knob
The program knob is used to select the desired program and to
turn off the machine. It can be rotated clockwise and
counterclockwise for easy and fast selection of programs. The
programs have preset temperature.
2. Spin Regulation
This button allows for the reduction or exclusion of spin. When
one of the 15 available programs is selected, the preset value
lights up. To change this value press repeatedly the spin key until
the desired value is reached. The corresponding LED lamp will
be illuminated to identify the selected spin value.
3. Options
This button allows for the selection of the available options of
the selected washing program. The options available are two:
1. Programs Knob
2. Spin Regulation
3. Options
4. Start/ Pause
5. Wash Phases
6. Child Lock

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rinse hold and extra rinse. The selection is signalled by the
illumination of a LED. Depending on the selection, the LED may
be:
-Fixed when extra-rinse is selected.
-Flashing when rinse hold is selected.
-Off when no option is selected.
4. Start/Pause
This key allows for the starting or pausing the washing program
momentarily.
5. Wash Phase
During washing operations, a LED would indicates the washing
status. The possible status are three:
-Washing
-Rinsing
-Spinning
6. Child Lock
The function activates the lock of all buttons on the control
panel. The activation is achieved by pressing buttons 3 and 4
simultaneously for 15 seconds. Its activation is marked by the
flashing of the spin LED. To deactivate the function, press
buttons 3 and 4 simultaneously for 10 seconds. Upon the
deactivation spin LED will stop flashing.

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INSTALLATION
General Information
The assembled group of the appliance is secured by 4 fixing screws
(which protect it during handling and transport operations) as shown
in Figure 1.
Fixing Screws Removal
1. Before using the appliance, it is necessary to remove the fixing
screws by turning counter clockwise.
2. Once unscrewed, pull them out with spacer bushes as shown
in figure 2.
3. Seal the holes with the appropriate caps provided as shown
in figure 3.
Figure 1

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Positioning of Appliance
1. In order to avoid damages or malfunctions, the appliance must not
be installed on roofs, balconies, under canopies or in places where it
may be exposed to atmospheric agents.
2. Make sure the electrical cable and hoses (water inlet and drain
hoses) on the rear of the appliance are not pressed.
3. To ensure the stability of the appliance, avoid- ing strong
vibrations during washing and spinning cycles, it is necessary to
put the ap- pliance on a levelled, smooth, dry, solid sur- face not
raised from the fl oor level. In order to balance any difference in
levels of the fl oor, it is possible to intervene on the feet modifying
Figure 2
Figure 3
NOTES!
If the fixing crews are not removed, this will cause strong vibrations
and irregular movements during the washing cycle with
subsequent damages.
Foot
Cabinet
Figure 4

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the height by screwing and unscrewing in accordance with the
necessities as shown in Figure 4.
4. After regulating the feet, since vibration may modify its level, it is
advisable to tighten the docking nut on the feet until it is blocked
as shown by the figure below.
5. It is recommended to avoid putting cardboard, pieces of wood or
similar material upon or around the appliance since it may obstruct
the air fl ow.
Installation Under Worktop
It is possible to position the appliance under a worktop only if there
is place of minimum 3cm on the upper side, 8cm on the sides and 8cm
on the back side. An example of a typical installation is represented in
figure 6. The top table of the appliance (TOP) cannot be removed for
electric and mechanical safety reasons.
Nut
Figure 5
8 cm
8 cm
3 cm
Figure 6

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Water Supply Inlet Hose
1. The water supply inlet hose has to be connected to a cold
water tap with threaded hole of 3/4” and to the appliance. Only
use the hose supplied with the appliance and make sure that
the rubber gaskets are properly placed on the ends of the
hose.
2. If the water supply system is new or it has not been used for a
long time, before connecting the hose it is necessary to let
the water run until it is clear. Figure 8 shows the connection to
hot water. This option is available only on demand.
3. Be sure the hot water temperature does not exceed 55°C in order
Figure 7
Figure 8

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to avoid damages to the clothing and to the washing machine. Use
only the water supply inlet hose which is supplied with the
appliance.
Water Drainage
The water drain hose can be positioned in three different ways:
1. On the edge of a sink, using a U-hook plastic (not supplied).
Make sure the hose is well fixed on the sink.
2. Into a drainage line placed at a minimum height of 60cm and
not exceeding 90cm.
3. Direct drain into the siphon of the sink. It is advisable to use a
hose clamp (not included).
Figure 9
NOTES!
It is not advisable to use hose extensions for the water drainage
hose.

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Before Use
Before using the washing machine for the first time, it is necessary to do
a washing cycle (program cotton) with detergent and without laundry,
setting the temperature at60° C.
Electrical Connection
•The appliance is supplied with a power cable and a Schuko plug
for the connection to the 230V/ 50Hz AC grid.
•Make sure the Schuko plug is always accessible so that washing
machine can be disconnected from the mains if necessary. The
electrical system must meet the provisions VDE 0100. The
maximum consumption of the washing machine is 10 Ampere.
•It is strongly recommended to never connect the appliance using
extension cables, multiple sockets or similar devices in order to
avoid overheating and a potential fire hazard. The manufacturer
accepts no liability for damages resulting from lack or
interruption of the protective earth conductor. With the purpose
of increasing the safety level, VDE institute, by Directive DIN VDE
0100 part 739, recommends to equip the appliance with an
automatic differential switch (circuit breaker) with trip off current
of 30mA (DIN VDE 0664).
•If an automatic differential switch is used, make sure it is of type
A, in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 and sensitive to pulsating
currents.
•The identification plate provides information about the nominal
power consumption and its appropriate protection. Please
compare these data with the data of the electrical mains.
This Appliance Requires an Earth Wiring
For individual personal safety and of the environment, this appliance
must be connected to the mains with an earthing which provides a direct
path to the ground, correctly verified and in compliance with current laws
and regulations. Its installation must be equipped with a magneto
thermal differential switch (circuit breaker).
•This appliance is supplied with a type (A) power cord and a type
(B) plug.

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•In order to avoid risks of electrical shocks/fires, the cable must
be connected to a wall sucket (C) suitable for the type of plug
(B).
•Do not modify the connection cable nor use adaptors or
extension leads (D).
•If the wall sucket is not available, it is the customer’s
responsibility and obligation to install it by qualified electrician.
•Do not change/modify the electrical power cord and do not use
adaptors or extension leads (D)

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HOW TO USE
Washing Instructions
• The appliance shall not be used by children or vulnerable
persons without appropriate supervision.
• Children shall not be allowed to play with the appliance.
• For each garment, follow the washing instructions written on
the clothing labels.
• Make sure there are no coins, pins etc. into the pockets of the
garments to be washed.
• Do not use gasoline, alcohol, trychlorethylene etc. on
garmentsdestined to be washed into theappliance.
• It is advisable to put small size pieces of laundry like socks,
belts etc. into a mesh laundry bag beofre from getting caught
and snag into the drum.
• Use the softener within the maximum recommended dose,
sinceanexcessive quantity may damage the garments.
• When the appliance is switched off, let the door half-opened,
thus better preserving the gasket and avoiding musty odours.
• Before opening the door, always make sure that the water has
beendrained.
• Always turn off the water tap at the end of every washing
Figure 10

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cycle.
• Unplug the appliance if it is not used for long periods of time.
Laundry Selection
To ensure you are getting the best from your washing machine,
clothing shall belong toone of the following types:
• White clothes
• Coloured
• Synthetics
• Delicates
• Wool
More specifically, it is important to consider that:
•White clothes will lose their “whiteness” if washed together with
colored clothes.
•New colored clothes may stain the first washing. Therefore, it is
advisable to always wash them separately.
• Before washing, it may be needed to previously removestains
fromparticularlydirty clothing with a special detergent.
• Carpets, damaged clothes, hair, threads, dirty substances in
general may clog up the drainage system.
Loading Laundry
• To get the best washing results, it is necessary to place the
laundry in the drum, one item at a time thus preventing it from
knotting and twisting. Efficicency result affected by quantity
and by the way garments are loaded into the appliance.
• An excessive load or lower than half the rated load capacity
may undermine the reliability of the washing machine and it
IMPORTANT!
Follow the washing instructions of the fabric labels and make sure
that there are no metallic objects (such as clips, needles, screws,
coins, curtain hooks etc.) in the laundry.

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makes the appliance noisier.
• In case of excessive load or lower than half the rated load
capacity, it is recommended to reduce to a minimum the spin
speed in order to avoid strong vibrations during the spinning
cycle.
• Before closing the door, make sure that no garment has been
left on the edge of the gasket. This is to prevent any damage
to the gasket.
• Please close the door with a slight push.
Detergent Dosage
For each washing cycle, the correct amount of detergent must be
decided depending on the soil intensity of the laundry, as well as
consideringthe load sizeandwater hardness. For each washing cycle,
both detergent and softener must be put before starting to wash.
Liquid Detergent Bulkhead Insert
1. To use the liquid detergent, it is necessary to put the bulkhead
insert provided in the kit with the appliance as shown in Figure
12.
Figure 11

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2. Raise the bulkhead insert to use powder detergent as shown
in Figure 13.
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Starting Washing Programs
1. To start the wash program, turn the program knob onto a
desired program.
2. Consider the opportunity to personalize the wash program by
regulating the temperature and/or spinning and the selection
of one or more special options.
Starting Washing Cycle
After achieving all above-mentioned operations, it is possible to start
washing pressing the Start/ Pause button.
Figure 12
Figure 13