Tricity Bendix AW 1402 W User manual

User
Manual
Washing
machine
AW 1202 W
AW 1402 W
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Content
Safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3
Description of the appliance - - - - - - - - - - - -5
Detergent dispenser drawer - - - - - - - - - - - -5
Control panel and functions - - - - - - - - - - - -6
Programme table - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8-9
Programme information - - - - - - - - - - - - - -10
Washing Hints - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11
Before the first use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -13
Operating Sequence - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14
Care and cleaning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -16
Something not working - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Technical data- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Consumption values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Installation instruction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
Environmental concerns - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Thank you for selecting our appliance
We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new appliance and we hope that you will consider our
brand again when purchasing household appliances.
Please read this user manual carefully and keep it throughout the product life cycle as a reference
document. The user manual should be passed on to any future owner of the appliance.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid
damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
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Safety information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and
accidents, it is important to ensure that all
people using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety
features. Save these instructions and make
sure that they remain with the appliance if it
is moved or sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly informed on
appliance use and safety.
General safety
●It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
●During high temperature wash programmes
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 damage and
must not be placed into the machine.
●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
pillow 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, clean and
maintenance.
●Under no circumstances should you attempt
to repair the machine yourself. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre. Always
insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
●This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
●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
removed 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.
●If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely under the appliance.
●Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage 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
qualified plumber or competent person.
●Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
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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 fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed. Follow the instructions on
each garment label.
●Do not overload the appliance. See the
relevant section in the user manual.
●Before washing, ensure that all pockets are
empty and buttons and zips are fastened.
Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and
treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and
grass before washing. Underwired 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.
●Never pull the power supply cable to remove
the plug from the socket; always take hold of
the plug itself.
●Never use the washing machine if the power
supply cable, the control panel, the working
surface or the base are damaged so that the
inside of the washing machine is accessible.
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
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
●This washing machine is not intended for
use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
●Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
●The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
polystyrene) can be dangerous to children -
danger of suffocation! Keep them out of
children’s reach
●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
●Make sure that children or pets do not climb
into the drum. To avoid this the machine
incorporates special feature.
To disable this
device and restore
the possibility of
closing the door,
rotate the button anti-
clockwise until the
groove is vertical.
To activate this
device, rotate the
button (without
pressing it) inside the
door clockwise until
the groove is
horizontal. If
necessary use a coin.
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Description of the appliance
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
Drain pump
Adjustable feet
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2
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Detergent dispenser drawer
Prewash
Wash
Fabric Softener
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Control panel and functions
Programme selector dial and
On/Off switch
●The programme selector dial allows you to select a
programme and/or to switch the machine on/off.
Spin reduction button and
Rinse Hold option
●Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you
want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the
one proposed by the washing machine or to select Rinse
Hold option.
●The relevant light will light up.
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3
Temperature selector dial ●The temperature selector dial allows you to select a
temperature suitable for the laundry to be washed.
2
Symbols:
= Cotton, = Synthetics, = Wool, = Handwash,
= Rinse hold
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Extra Rinse button
●By means of this button, the machine performs some
additional rinses.
●The relevant light will light up.
Start/Pause button
●This button allows you to start the selected programme; the
corresponding green pilot light stops flashing.
●This button also interrupts a programme which is running,
the corresponding green pilot light starts to flash.
Programme progress display ●The different pilot lights illuminate depending on the running
programme phase.
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6
7
Functions
RINSE HOLD (Button 3)
By selecting this option the water of the last
rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics
from creasing. When the programme has
finished, the pilot light of button 6 is off and the
door is locked to indicate that the water must
be emptied out.
Options (Button 4)
EASY IRON
Selecting this option the laundry is gently
washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this
way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine
will perform additional rinses. By selecting
cotton programmes the spin speed will be
reduced automatically.
SUPER QUICK
Short cycle for lightly soiled items or for laundry
which needs only freshening up.
We recommend you to reduce the fabrics
loading.
EXTRA RINSE (Button 5)
The machine performs some additional rinses
during the washing cycle. This option is
recommended for people who are allergic to
detergents, and in areas where the water is
very soft.
Programme progress display (7)
The light (A) illuminates after pressing button 6.
The light (B) is on when the machine is rinsing
or spinning.
The light (C) illuminates at the end of the
washing cycle.
Option button
●By means of this button, you can select only one of he
following options: Easy Iron or Super Quick.
●The relevant light will light up.
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DELICATES
40° to Cold Delicate items
Rinse Hold,
Super Quick,
Extra Rinse
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Programme table
SYNTHETICS
(Normal)
60° to Cold
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics
Spin red./Rinse Hold,
Easy Iron, Super Quick,
Extra Rinse
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
SYNTHETICS +
PREWASH
60° to Cold
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics
Spin red./Rinse Hold,
Easy Iron, Super Quick,
Extra Rinse
Prewash, Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Programme/
Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
COTTONS
(Normal)
90° to Cold
Cottons (normally soiled
items)
Spin red./ Rinse Hold,
Easy Iron, Super Quick,
Extra Rinse
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin
COTTONS
+ PREWASH
90° to Cold
Cotton (heavily soiled
cotton items)
Spin red./Rinse Hold,
Easy Iron, Super Quick,
Extra Rinse
Prewash, Main wash
Rinses
Long spin
COTTONS
+ Eco
90° to 40°
White coloured cotton
(normally soiled cotton
items) ECONOMY
Spin red./Rinse Hold,
Easy Iron,
Extra Rinse
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin
COTTONS
+ Eco + PREWASH
90° to 40°
White coloured cotton
(heavily soiled cotton
items)
Spin red./Rinse Hold,
Easy Iron, Extra Rinse
Prewash, Main wash
Rinses
Long spin
WOOL
40° to Cold
Programme for wool
«Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable» label
Spin red./Rinse Hold
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
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Programme table
Programme/
Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
Max load for Cottons .................................5 kg
Max load for Synthetics and Delicates....2,5 kg
Max load for Wool/Handwash . . . . . . . . . .2 kg
Max load for Sport Intensive . . . . . . . . . . .2 kg
Max load for Jeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,5 kg
Max load for Cottons + Super Quick . . .2,5 kg
Max load for Synthetics/
/Delicates + Super Quick . . . . . . . . . . . .1,5 kg
SPORT INTENSIVE
40° to Cold
Special programme for
heavily soiled sportwear
items
Spin red./ Rinse Hold,
Extra Rinse
Prewash
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
RINSES
Separate rinses cycle
with softener, if needed,
for hand washed cotton
items
Spin red./ Rinse Hold,
Extra Rinse, Easy iron
Rinses
Long spin
HANDWASH
40° to Cold
Special programme for
delicate fabrics with the
«hand washing» care
symbol
Spin red./Rinse Hold
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
DRAIN For emptying out the
water Draining of water
SPIN
Long spin at the max
speed for hand washed
cotton items
Drain and long spin
O
Cancelling /
Switching off
the machine
To interrupt a running programme, to cancel an
incorrect option selection or to switch the machine
off.
Spin reduction
JEANS
40°
Special programme for
jeans or dark colours
cotton items
Spin red./ Rinse Hold,
Easy iron
Main wash
Rinses
Long spin
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Programme information
This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport items. The
machine will add automatically a prewash phase before the main
wash to eliminate mud stains.
Important:
We recommend that you do NOT put the detergent into the compartment
of the detergent drawer in order to rinse the laundry before the main
wash with only water .
Drain
For emptying out the water at the end of a programme with Rinse
Hold option.
Turn first the programme selector dial to «O», then select
programme «Drain» and depress the button 6.
Jeans
Cotton cycle suitable for Jeans and dark coloured articles. With the
special rinsing phase of this program it is possible to remove any
residual trace of detergent on dark fabrics. We recommend that you
reduce the load amount in order to obtain a good washing
performance.
Sport Intensive
With this separate programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs
3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed
can be reduced by depressing button 3.
Rinse
Spin
Separate spin for cotton items washed by hand.
According to the type of fabric, it is possible to choose a different
speed by means of the relevant button from one proposed by the
machine. This programme can be selected for emptying out the water
and spin at the end of a programme with Rinse Hold option.
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Washing hints
Sorting the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each
garment label and the manufacturer’s washing
instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites,
coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woolen.
Temperatures
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.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in
the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins,
pins). 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.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the
programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly
packed;
Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
Delicate fabrics and woolen: drum no more
than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most
efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load
size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
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.
90° or 95°
for normally soiled white cottons
and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels,
tablecloths, sheets...)
50°/60°
for normally soiled, colour fast
garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen,
cotton or synthetic fibres and for
lightly soiled white cotton (e.g.
underwear).
30°-40°
for delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woolen
bearing the label «pure new wool,
machine washable, non-shrink».
1200 gbathrobe
100 gnapkin
700 gquilt cover
500 gsheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowelling towel
100 gtea cloth
200 gnight dress
100 gladies’ briefs
600 gman’s work shirt
200 gman’s shirt
500 gman’s pyjamas
100 gblouse
100 gmen’s underpants
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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 turpentine,
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
acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then
treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove
any residual marks from white fabrics 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 (*), then with acetic
acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics
with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with
detergent paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
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
environment. 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, woolen, cottons, etc.),
the colour, washing temperature and degree of
soiling.
All commonly available washing machine
detergents may be used in this appliance:
●powder detergents for all types of fabric,
●powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C
max) and woolen,
●liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes (60°C max)
for all types of fabric, or special for woollen
only.
The detergent and any additives must be
placed in the appropriate compartments of the
dispenser drawer before starting the wash
programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid
detergents, a programme without prewash
must be selected.
The washing machine incorporates a
recirculation system which allows an optimal
use of the concentrated detergent.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer
compartment marked just before starting
the programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must
be poured into the compartment marked
before starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use and do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
detergent dispenser drawer.
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Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend
on the type of fabric, load size, degree of
soiling and hardness of the water used.
Water hardness is classified in so-called
«degrees» of hardness. Information on
hardness of the water in your area can be
obtained from the relevant water supply
company.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions
on quantities to use.
Degrees of water hardness
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions
on quantities to use.
Level
Degrees
German
°dH
French
°T.H.
Characteristic
1 0-7 0-15soft
2 8-14 16-25medium
3 15-21 26-37hard
4> 21 > 37very hard
Before the first use
WARNING!
Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the installation
instructions.
IMPORTANT!
Remove the polystyrene block and any
material from the drum.
IMPORTANT!
Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash
compartment ,of the detergent drawer in
order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a
cotton cycle at 90°C, 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 dispenser drawer and start the
machine.
Use less detergent if:
●you are washing a small load,
●the laundry is lightly soiled,
●large amounts of foam form during washing.
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Operating sequence
Load the laundry
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. Close the door.
Measure out the detergent and the fabric
softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent required,
pour it into the main wash compartment
and, if you wish to carry out a programme with
the prewash, pour it into the compartment
marked .
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
the programme selector dial (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the
required programme.
The green light of button 6starts to flash.
It can be turned either clockwise or
anticlockwise.
On position «O»the programme is reset and
the machine is switched OFF.
At the end of the programme the selector
dial must be turned to position «O», to
switch the machine off.
ATTENTION!
If you turn the programme selector dial to
another programme when the machine is
working, the red pilot light of button 6will flash
3 times to indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new selected
programme.
Select the required temperature by means
of the temperature selector dial (2)
Turn the programme selector dial to the
required temperature. It is possible to select a
temperature from 90°C to Cold.
For the maximum temperature allowed by
each programme, refer to the section
«Programmes table».
Select the spin speed or Rinse Hold option
by pressing button 3
The relevant light will light up.
When selecting a programme, the light
corresponding to the maximum speed allowed
for that programme will illuminate (refer to the
section «Programme table»).
Select the desired option by means of
buttons 4and 5
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired programme
and before pressing the button 6.
For the compatibility of the options with the
washing programmes, refer to the section
«Programme table».
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Start the programme by pressing button 6
To start the selected programme, press this
button; the corresponding green pilot light
stops flashing.
On programme progress display the pilot light
Ailluminates to indicate that the appliance
starts operating and the door is locked.
IMPORTANT!
If an option which is not compatible with the set
wash programme is selected, the red light of
this button flashes 3 times.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change some option before the
programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you must pause
the washing machine by pressing the button 6.
Changing a running programme is possible
only by resetting it. Turn the programme
selector dial to «O» and then to the new
programme position. Start the new programme
by depressing the button 6again.
The washing water in the tub will not empty
out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 6to interrupt a programme
which is running, the corresponding light starts
to flash. Press the button again to restart the
programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to «O» to cancel a
programme which is running. You can now
select a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has
started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the
button 6.
After some minutes, the door can be opened.
If the machine is already heating, that the
water level is above the bottom edge of the
door, the door cannot be opened.
If you cannot open the door but you need to
open it you have to switch the machine off by
turning the selector dial to «O». After a few
minutes the door can be opened
(Pay attention to the water level and
temperature!).
After this procedure, it will be necessary to set
the programme and the options again and then
press the button 6.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
The pilot light of button 6 and the phase lights
Aand B go off, while the phase light C
illuminates. The door can be opened.
If at the end of a programme there is water in
the tub, to empty out the water follow the
following instructions:
●turn the programme selector dial to «O»
●select the «Drain» or «Spin» programme
●reduce the spin speed if needed, by means
of the relevant button
●press button 6
At the end of the cycle, turn the programme
selector dial to «O» 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.
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IMPORTANT!
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
manufacturer's instructions. This will help to
prevent the formation of lime deposits.
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 programme.
●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 thoroughly.
Cleaning the dispenser drawer
The washing powder and additive dispenser
drawer should be cleaned regularly.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartment should be removed.
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch
downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out
under a tap, to remove any traces of
accumulated powder.
Cleaning the drawer recess
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 recess.
Replace the drawer and run the rinse
programme without any clothes in the drum.
Cleaning the pump
The pump should be inspected if
●the machine does not empty and/or spin
●the machine makes an unusual noise during
draining due to objects such as safety pins,
coins etc. blocking the pump.
Proceed as follows:
●Disconnect the appliance.
●If necessary wait until the water has cooled
down.
●Open the pump
door.
●Place a container
close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
●Pull out the
emergency emptying
hose, place it in the
container and remove its cap.
●When no more water comes out, unscrew the
pump cover and remove it. Always keep a
rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when
removing the cover.
Care and cleaning
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●Remove any objects from the pump impeller
by rotating it.
●Put the cap back on the emergency emptying
hose and place the latter back in its seat.
●Screw the pump
cover fully in.
●Close the pump
door.
IMPORTANT!
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 filter
If your water is very hard or contains traces of
lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become
clogged. It is therefore a good idea to clean it
from time to time.
Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the water
inlet hose. Clean the
filter using a hard
bristle brush.
Tighten up the inlet
hose.
The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to temperatures
below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken.
●Turn off the water tap.
●Unscrew the inlet hose.
●Place the end of the emergency emptying
hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl
placed on the floor and let water drain out.
●Screw the water inlet hose back on and
reposition the emergency emptying hose
after having put the cap on again.
●When you intend to start the machine up
again, make sure that the room temperature
is above 0°C.
IMPORTANT!
Every time you drain the water through the
emergency emptying hose you must pour 2
litres of water into the main wash compartment
of the detergent drawer and then run the drain
programme. This will activate the ECO VALVE
device avoiding that part of the detergent
remains unused at next washing.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as
follows to empty out the machine:
●pull out the plug from the power socket;
●close the water tap;
●if necessary, wait until the water has cooled
down;
●open the pump door;
●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 on the hose. Empty
the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water
stops flowing out;
●clean the pump if necessary as previously
described;
●replace the emergency emptying hose in its
seat after having plugged it;
●Refit the filter and close the door.
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Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution
The washing machine does not start:
The door has not been closed. (Red pilot light of
button 6 flashes)
●Close the door firmly.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket.
●Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
●Please check your domestic electrical installation.
The main fuse has blown.
●Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the
button 6 has not been pressed.
●Please turn the selector dial and press the button 6
again.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. (Red pilot light of button 6
flashes)
●Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. (Red pilot light
of button 6 flashes)
●Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.(Red pilot light
of button 6 flashes)
●Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed. (Red pilot light of
button 6 flashes)
●Close the door firmly.
Something not working
IMPORTANT!
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily
without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the
checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the red pilot light of button 6 flashes to indicate that
the machine is not working.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 6to restart the programme. If after all
checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
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The machine fills then empties
immediately:
The end of the drain hose is too low.
●Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage»
section.
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The machine does not empty and/or
does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Red pilot
light of button 6 flashes)
●Check the drain hose connection.
The drain pump is clogged. (Red pilot light of
button 6 flashes)
●Clean the drain pump.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
●Redistribute the laundry.
The «Rinse Hold» option has been selected.
●Select the «Drain» or «Spin» programme.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates
too much foam) has been used.
●Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of the
inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as
the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is
damp.
●Check the water inlet hose connection.
The inlet hose is damaged.
●Replace it with a new one.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not
been replaced after cleaning the pump.
●Replace the cap on the emergency emptying hose
and place the latter back in its seat.
Unsatisfactory washing results:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been
used.
●Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
●Use commercial products to treat the stubborn
stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
●Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
●Reduce the amount of laundry.
Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution
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The machine vibrates or is noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been
removed.
●Check the correct installation of the appliance.
The support feet have not been adjusted.
●Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
●Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is too little laundry in the drum.
●Load more laundry.
Malfunction Possible Cause / Solution
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
●Wait until the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
●Wait until the door is released.
There is water in the drum.
●Select drain or spin programme to empty out the
water.
Spinning starts late or the machine
does not spin:
The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in
because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the
drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation
of the drum. This may happen several times before
the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can
resume. If, after 10 minutes, the laundry is still not
evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will not
spin. In this case, redistribute the load manually and
select the spin programme.
●Redistribute the laundry.
The machine makes an unusual noise
The machine is fitted with a type of motor which
makes a different noise compared with other
traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer
start and more even distribution of the laundry in the
drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of
the machine.
No water is visible in the drum
Machines based on modern technology operate very
economically using very little water without affecting
performance.
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