Zanussi F 505 N User manual

WASHING MACHINE
STIRALWNAÅ MAfiINA
F 505
F 505 N
F 805 N
30°-60°
30°-40°
30°-40°
30°-60°
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60°-95°
30°-60°
30°-40°
60°-95°
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
RUKOVODSTVO PO ÈKSPLUATACII
132998680 RUS
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Dear customer,
Please read these operating instructions carefully
and pay particular attention to the safety notes
indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you
keep this instruction booklet for future reference and
pass it on to any future owners.
Transport damages
When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the
Service Centre.
The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:
The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly
important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of
the appliance.
Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.
Our contribution to the protection of the
environment: we use recycled paper.
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Maintenance 18
Bodywork 18
Door seal 18
Detergent dispenser drawer 18
Drain filter 18
Water inlet filter 19
Emergency emptying out 19
Frost precautions 19
Something not working? 20-21
Warnings 4-5
Disposal 5
Tips for environmental protection 5
Technical specifications 6
Installation 7
Unpacking 7
Positioning and levelling 7
Water inlet 7
Water drainage 8
Electrical connection 8
Your new washing machine 9
Description of the appliance 9
Detergent dispenser drawer 9
Programme chart 9
Use 10
Control panel 10
Controls 10
Washing hints 11
Sorting the laundry 11
Temperatures 11
Before loading the laundry 11
Maximum loads 11
Laundry weights 11
Removing stains 11
Detergents and additives 12
International wash code symbols 13
Operating sequence 14-15
Washing programmes 16-17
Contents
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Installation
• All internal packing must be removed before using
the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to
the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective
transit devices are not removed or are not
completely removed. Refer to the relevant
paragraph in the instruction book.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance
must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance must be carried out by a qualified
plumber.
• After having installed the machine, check that it is
not standing on its electrical supply cable.
• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor,
ensure that air can circulate freely between the feet
and the floor.
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. Follow the
instructions in the instruction book.
• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such
as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause
extensive damage.
• Do not machine wash garments saturated with
petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc.
If such fluids have been used to remove stains
prior to washing, wait until they have completely
evaporated from the fabric before placing garments
in the appliance.
• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a
cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting
trapped between the drum and the tub.
• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric
softener. An excessive amount could damage the
laundry.
Warnings
• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the
appliance is not in use. This preserves the door
seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.
• Always check that water has emptied out before
opening the door. If not, drain the water following
the instructions in the instruction book.
• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water
tap after use.
General safety
• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by
qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons could cause serious
danger. Contact your local Service Centre.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the
plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug
itself.
• During high temperature wash programmes the
door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!
The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
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Disposal
Tips for environmental protection
Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.
>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene
This means that they can be recycled by disposing of
them properly in appropriate collection containers.
Machine
Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.
Help to keep your country tidy!
To save water, energy and to help protect the
environment, we recommend that you follow these
tips:
• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without
prewashing in order to save detergent, water and
time (the environment is protected too!).
• The machine works more economically if it is fully
loaded. Do not overload!
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited
soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be
washed at a lower temperature.
• Measure out detergent according to the water
hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of
laundry being washed.
Child safety
• Children are often not aware of how dangerous
electrical appliances can be. When the machine is
working, children should be carefully supervised
and not be allowed to 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.
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
order to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside while playing.
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F 505 N F 505
DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm 85 cm
Width 60 cm 60 cm
Depth 45 cm 54 cm
F 505 N F 505
MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 4 kg 4.5 kg
Synthetics 1.5 kg 2 kg
Delicates 1.5 kg 2 kg
Woollens 1 kg 1 kg
SPIN SPEED 500 rpm max.
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2250 W
MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A
WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa
Maximum 800 kPa
This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives:
73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage
89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Technical specifications
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Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed
before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that
they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be
transported again.
1. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear
right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back,
taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be
avoided by placing one of the corner packing
pieces between the machine and the floor.
2. Remove the polystyrene block from the bottom of
the machine and release the two plastic bags.
3. Carefully remove the right-hand bag (1) then the
left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards the
centre of the machine.
4. Set the machine upright and remove the two
remaining bolts from the back.
5. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes
into which the bolts were fitted.
6. Plug the open holes with the plugs supplied with
the instruction booklet.
P0020
P0256
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P1066
P1068
P0255
Positioning and levelling
Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is
not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the
machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen
units.
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or
out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar
materials under the machine to compensate for any
unevenness in the floor.
Water inlet
Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4"
thread.
The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the
machine can be turned in any direction. Simply
loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the
fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too
short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will
have to purchase a new, longer hose specially
designed for this type of use.
P0021
P1088
P1051
Installation
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Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three
ways:
Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic
hose guide supplied with the machine. In this
case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked
when the machine is emptying.
This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece
of string or attaching it to the wall.
In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be
above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm
above the ground.
Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less
than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm.
The end of the drain hose must always be
ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe
must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain
hose.
The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the
floor; only the part near the drainage point must be
raised.
P0023
P0022
Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can
take the maximum load required (2.25 kW), also
taking into account any other appliances in use.
Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
The manufacturer declines any responsibility
for damage or injury through failure to comply
with the above safety precaution.
Should the appliance power supply cable
need to be replaced, this should be carried
out by our Service Centre.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed the power supply cable is easily
accessible.
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This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and
detergent consumption.
•The temperature selector dial will allow you to choose the most suitable temperature for your laundry.
•The automatic cooling of the washing water from 90°to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes
from being deformed.
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Programme chart
3 Control panel
4 Door handle
5 Drain filter
6 Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Prewash
Main wash
Fabric softener, starch
Your new washing machine
Description of the appliance
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F 805 N
30°-60°
30°-40°
30°-40°
30°-60°
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60°-95°
30°-60°
30°-40°
60°-95°
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Use
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 ON/OFF button
By depressing this button the machine is switched on.
By depressing it again the machine is switched off.
3 Mains on light
This light is on whilst the machine is operating and
goes out at the end of the programme.
4 Half load button
Select this button to reduce water consumption on
the rinse cycle when washing a half load of cottons
or linens.
5 Spin suppression button
Depress this botton when you have to wash
particularly delicate cotton or linen items in order to
exclude all the spinning phases.
6 Rinse hold (anti-crease) button
By depressing this button on programmes H-J-K-L-
M-N the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to
avoid any creasing in the laundry.
To drain water depress button again. To drain
and spin, select programme G.
7 Intensive rinse button
Can be used only for cotton programmes A-B-C-D.
The machine will perform the rinses with more water.
This option is recommended for people who are
allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is
very soft.
8 Temperature selector dial
Turn this dial to select the washing temperature.
Position = cold wash.
9 Programme selector dial
To select the required programme, turn this dial
clockwise until the programme letter is exactly
opposite the pointer.
Before selecting a programme or changing a
programme in progress the machine must be
switched off by depressing ON/OFF button.
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F 505 N
30˚- 60˚
30˚- 40˚
30˚- 40˚
30˚- 60˚
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60˚- 95˚
30˚- 60˚
30˚- 40˚
60˚- 95˚
Control panel
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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, woollens.
Temperatures
95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen
(e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)
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).
(cold)for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed
30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres and
woollens bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-shrink».
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 woollens: 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:
bathrobe 1200 g
napkin 100 g
quilt cover 700 g
sheet 500 g
pillow case 200 g
tablecloth 250 g
towelling towel 200 g
tea cloth 100 g
night dress 200 g
ladies’briefs 100 g
man’s work shirt 600 g
man’s shirt 200 g
man’s pyjamas 500 g
blouse 100 g
men’s underpants 100 g
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 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.
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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, woollens, 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 woollens,
–liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature
wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of
fabric, or special for woollens 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.
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, or from your local authority.
Follow the product manufacturers’instructions 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 washing.
Degrees of water hardness
Level Characteristic
Degrees
German
°dH
French
°T.H.
soft
medium
hard
very hard
0- 7
8-14
15-21
more than
21
0-15
16-25
26-37
more than
37
1
2
3
4
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International wash code symbols
These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.
Energetic wash
Delicate wash
Max. wash
temperature
95°C
Max. wash
temperature
60°C
Max. wash
temperature
40°C
Max. wash
temperature
30°C
Hand wash Do not
wash
at all
Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach
Ironing Hot iron
max 200°C
Warm iron
max 150°C
Lukewarm iron
max 110°C
Do not iron
Dry cleaning Dry cleaning
in all solvents
Dry cleaning in
perchlorethylene,
petrol, pure alcohol,
R 111 & R 113
Dry cleaning
in petrol,
pure alcohol
and R 113
Do not
dry clean
Drying Flat On the line On clothes
hanger
Tumble dry
high
temperature
low
temperature
Do not
tumble dry
APF
95
60
60
40
40 40
30
30
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4. Select the desired option(s)
Depress one or more buttons, depending on the
selected programme.
5. Select the temperature
Turn the dial to the required setting.
6. Select the programme and start
the machine
Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the
required programme and press the ON/OFF button:
the mains on light comes on and the machine starts
to operate.
P0080
M0046
B
M0045
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Operating sequence
Before washing your first load of laundry, we
recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with
the machine empty, in order to remove any
manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash
compartment and start up the machine.
1. Place the laundry in the drum
Open the door.
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,
shaking them out as much as possible.
Close the door.
2. Measure out the detergent
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure
out the amount of detergent recommended by the
manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the
main wash compartment .
If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent
into the appropriate compartment marked .
3. Measure out the additive
If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment
marked , without exceeding the «MAX»mark.
C0071
C0070
P0004
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7. At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. The mains on light
goes out.
If you have selected a programme which ends with
the water of the last rinse left in the tub (button
depressed), drain the water before opening the door.
Wait one or two minutes before opening the door to
give the electric locking mechanism time to release
it.
Depress the ON/OFF button again to switch the
machine off.
Remove the laundry.
Turn the drum by hand to make sure it is completely
empty, so as to avoid any forgotten items being
damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or
their colour running into a load of whites.
Release any buttons which have been pressed.
Turn the water tap off and unplug the machine.
Leave the door ajar to air the machine.
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Programme table
Washing programmes for cotton and linen
Max. load: 4 kg (F 505 N)
4.5 kg (F 505)
The temperatures indicated are the optimum temperatures for each programme and depend on the type of
laundry and degree of soiling.
Progr.
A
Temp. Type of laundry Cycle description Possible
options
60°-95°
WHITES WITH PREWASH,
for example work garments,
sheets, household linen,
underwear, towels
Prewash
Wash at 60°-95°C
4 rinses
Long spin
B
WHITES WITHOUT
PREWASH, for example
household linen, sheets,
shirts, underwear
Wash at 60°-95°C
4 rinses
Long spin
B
COLOUREDS WITHOUT
PREWASH, for example
shirts, blouses, terry cloths,
underwear
Wash at 30°-60°C
4 rinses
Long spin
D
Rinses
60°-95°
30°-60°
G
Spin
Separate spin for cotton
and linen Drain and short spin
4 rinses with liquid
additive, if required
Long spin
This programme can be
used for rinsing hand
washed garments
F
Softeners
1 rinse with fabric softener
Long spin
Hand washed items to be
softened
CQuick wash
lightly soiled shirts, blouses,
underwear
Wash at 30°-40°C
4 rinses
Long spin
30°-40°
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Programme table
The temperatures indicated are the optimum temperatures for each programme and depend on the type of
laundry and degree of soiling.
Washing programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool
Max. load: 1.5 kg, wool 1 kg ( F 505 N)
2 kg, wool 1 kg (F 505)
Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Cycle description Possible
options
J
SYNTHETICS
WITHOUT PREWASH, for
example shirts, blouses,
mixed fabrics
Wash at 30°-60°C
3 rinses
Drain
KDELICATES, for example
curtains
Wash at 30°-40°C
3 rinses
Drain
L
SYNTHETICS
WITH PREWASH, for
example underwear,
coloured items, shirts,
blouses
M
Rinses
H
Wash at 30°-40°C
3 rinses
Drain
30°-40°
WOOL
Special programme for
garments bearing the “Pure
new wool, non-shrink,
machine washable”label
30°-60°
30°-60°
30°-40°
Prewash
Wash at 30°-60°C
3 rinses
Drain
P
Drain
For emptying out the last
rinse water of the
programmes with the anti-
crease option .
Draining of water
3 rinses with fabric softener
Drain
This programme can be
used for rinsing hand
washed garments
N
Softeners
1 rinse with fabric softener
Drain
Hand washed items to be
softened.
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Bodywork
Clean the outside of the machine with soap and
water only. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft
cloth.
Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or
similar products to clean the bodywork.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate
eventual possible objects that could be trapped in
the fold.
Detergent dispenser drawer
After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave
deposits in the drawer.
Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under
a running tap. To remove the drawer from the
machine, press the button in the rear left-hand
corner.
To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive
compartments can be removed.
C0073
C0072
P1050
Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer
recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the
drawer after cleaning.
Drain filter
The drain filter collects threads and small objects
inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that
the filter is clean.
Open the filter door.
Place a container under the filter and unscrew it.
Pull out the filter.
Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit it,
screwing it fully in.
P0040
P0133
P0132
P0011
P0038
Maintenance
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Water inlet filter
If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill,
check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not
blocked.
Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter with a stiff brush.
Screw the hose back onto the tap.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged (outlet pump is
blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), 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;
•place a bowl on the floor;
•put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the
water come out.
Should it not be possible to have access to the outlet
hose because, for example, the appliance is built in
the kitchen furniture, slightly loosen the outlet filter
after placing a bowl on the floor, to let the water
come out slowly.
At the end screw the filter again.
P1090
Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the
temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as
follows:
•Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet
hose from the tap.
•Place the end of the drain hose and that of the inlet
hose in a bowl placed on the floor.
•Select programme “P”and run it until the machine
stops.
•Remove the plug from the socket.
•Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the
drain hose back in its place.
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is
removed, avoiding the formation of ice and,
consequently, breakage of the affected parts.
When you use the machine again, make sure that
the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
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Something not working?
Problems which you can resolve yourself.
Problem Possible cause
•The machine does not start up: •The door is not firmly closed.
•The machine is not plugged in or there is no power
at the socket.
•The main fuse has blown.
•The programme selector dial is not positioned correctly
and the ON/OFF button has not been depressed.
•The machine does not fill: •The water tap is closed.
•The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
•The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
•The door is not properly closed.
•The machine fills then empties
immediately:
•The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to
relevant paragraph in “water drainage”section.
•The machine does not empty
and/or does not spin:
•The drain hose is squashed or kinked.
•A gentle programme with option has been
performed.
•The option has been selected.
•The drain filter is clogged.
•There is water on the floor: •Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam) has been used.
•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.
•The drain hose is damaged.
•Unsatisfactory washing results: •Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.
•Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
•The correct temperature was not selected.
•Excessive laundry load.
•The machine vibrates or is
noisy:
•The transit bolts and packing have not been
removed.
•The support feet have not been adjusted.
•The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
•Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
•The door will not open: •The programme is still running.
•The door lock has not been released.
•There is water in the drum.
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