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WASHING MACHINE

FE 1200

AQUACYCLE 1200

USER MANUAL

132996540

GB

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Summary of Contents for FE1200

Page 1: ...WASHING MACHINE FE 1200 AQUACYCLE 1 200 USER MANUAL 132996540 GB ...

Page 2: ... 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 a...

Page 3: ... Installation 7 Unpacking 7 Positioning 7 Water inlet 7 Water drainage 8 Electrical connection 8 Your new washer dryer 9 Description of the appliance 9 Door locked pilot light 9 Detergent dispenser drawer 9 Use 10 Control panel 10 Controls 10 14 Washing hints 15 Sorting the laundry 15 Temperatures 15 Before loading the laundry 15 Maximum loads 15 Laundry weights 15 Removing stains 15 Detergents an...

Page 4: ...nts 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 Warnings Use only the recommended q...

Page 5: ...d limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature so saving energy 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 p...

Page 6: ... kg SPIN SPEED 1200 rpm max POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE FREQUENCY 220 V 60 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2200 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 ...

Page 7: ...ers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted P1075 2 1 P1066 P1068 P0255 7 Plug all the holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet Positioning 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 Caref...

Page 8: ...er than the outside diameter of the drain hose P0022 A P0352 The drain hose must not be kinked Run it along the floor only the part near the drainage point must be raised Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220 V single phase 60 Hz supply Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required 2 2 kW also taking into account any other applianc...

Page 9: ...ramme progress display shows the programme steps selected and the programme phase which is running The special HAND WASH programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens and delicate items with extreme care The balance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door locked pilot light 4 Drain filter 5 Adjustable feet ...

Page 10: ...ure if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the machine The relevant light will light up Maximum temperatures are 90 C for cotton 60 C for synthetic fabrics and quick programme 40 C for delicate fabrics wool and fabrics to be hand washed HAND WASH programme By selecting position the machine will wash with cold water To be used for extremely delicat...

Page 11: ...uick programme The machine performs 4 rinses instead of 3 This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft QUICK WASH this option is for laundry that is only slightly soiled not for wool hand wash programme and quick programme This option cannot be used with PREWASH The washing time will be reduced according to the type of fabric and th...

Page 12: ...ve an audible warning signal This is due to the fact that the machine has performed a washing cycle during the manufacturer s inspection tests and this cycle has not been erased after its completion Delay start a time value indicated in hours and selected by means of the relevant button 0 2 05 The delay time is displayed for 3 seconds then the duration of the selected programme reappears After you...

Page 13: ... and the audible warning signals relevant to the end of the previous cycle will be given You can also press the RESET button to exclude one or several phases of the programme which is running as indicated below set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START PAUSE button the relevant light will flash press the RESET button once or several times until the required phase s is are cancelled the light ...

Page 14: ...the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START PAUSE button press the DELAY button until the display shows the desired delay time or press the DELAY button once to erase the delay time The display will indicate 0h press the START PAUSE button again Important The door will be locked throughout the delay time DOOR LOCKED light lit If you need to open the door you must first set the machine to PAUSE by p...

Page 15: ...t 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 Removi...

Page 16: ...tergents 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...

Page 17: ...rature 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 tem...

Page 18: ...n value will be gradually adjusted during the execution of the cycle 0 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...

Page 19: ...ntdown The display will show the duration of the programme or the selected delay 6 Select the temperature Press the TEMPERATURE button if you wish to select a temperature value different from the one proposed by the machine The relevant light will light up 7 Select the spin speed or the RINSE HOLD option Press the SPIN SPEED button repeatedly in order to select the desired spin speed or the RINSE ...

Page 20: ...utely necessary to do so switch the machine off by pressing the ON OFF button After approximately 2 minutes you can open the door Pay attention to the level and temperature of the water in the machine When you close the door and press the ON OFF button again the machine will resume the programme from the point where it had been interrupted 14 End of programme At the end of the programme the machin...

Page 21: ...s and blends e g shirts blouses underwear Delicate fabrics e g acrylic fabrics viscose polyester synthetic blends Wool Items to be hand washed Slightly soiled laundry 30 40 30 40 30 40 60 30 40 60 95 60 7 kg 7 kg 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg 3 kg Max load Programme temperature Available options Cottons 60 90 C Cottons 60 40 30 C COLD Synthetics 60 40 30 C COLD Delicates 40 30 C COLD Hand wash 40 30 C COLD Quick...

Page 22: ... 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 C0067 C0066 P1050 Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess clean it with an old toothbrush Refit the drawer after cleaning 4 Drain filter The drain filter collects threa...

Page 23: ...water come out Should it not be possible to have access to the drain hose because for example the appliance is built in the kitchen furniture slightly loosen the drain filter after placing a bowl on the floor to let the water come out slowly At the end screw the filter again The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0 C certain precautions should be taken Turn off the...

Page 24: ...asy 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 or fabric was not selected Excessive laundry load The machine vibrates or is noisy The transit bolts and packing have not been rem...

Page 25: ...y reverse rotation of the drum This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume If after few minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will spin at a lower speed or will not spin If at the end of the programme the laundry is not spun enough redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme P1035UK Water is not...

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